I am yours FOREVER (A Zac and Tom story)

Broken bones

*Tom*
I can't keep the smile from my face as we walk inside, Meri walking half a step in front of me, just in case Zac hasn't managed to calm Lumi down. I can't believe she forgave me and I am not sure I deserve it. Honestly Lumi has every right to be pissed at me for what I did.

The relief is like a giant rock that has been lifted from my heart and spirit. I never thought I would leave London, and definitely not for Texas, but if that's what it takes to keep Meri in my life, I am happy to do so.

"What happened ?" Meri asks shocked, as we walk in on a bloodbath.. or well Zac covered in blood.

Zac makes a pained face. "Someone happened to smash my nose with her elbow".

"I am so sorry baby, I didn't mean to.. you were not the one I wanted to hit". Lumi is fretting around him, trying to wash off the blood.

"No.. I was the one you wanted to hit.. I am the one who deserves it". I say, feeling sorry that Zac has to suffer to protect me.

Lumi snaps around staring me down in a way that makes me swallow hard. "Oh believe me, it can easily be arranged".

"Stop it Lumi". Meri steps in front of me. "I was the one Tom hurt.. If I can forgive him, so should you".

"You are a damn fool for just forgiving him". She shakes her head. "Sorry but I am not that easy".

I know this hurts Meri, so I try to smooth things over. "Listen Lumi, I know I did very wrong.. I made such a big mistake, I thought it was the right thing at the time .. but I am so sorry and I love Meri with all of my heart.. Maybe you could..".

"Stop trying to charm me Tom, it might have worked on my sister.. but I am not ready to forgive you". She shakes her head and looks at Meri. "Neither should you have".

"Well.. I not only forgave him.. I also accepted his proposal.. so you have to get used to it". Meri snaps.

Lumi stares at the ring as Meri holds up her hand and for a moment I am scared Lumi will hit someone.. or possibly strangle me. Then she whips around with a hiss and storms out the room, slamming a door behind her.

"I am so sorry". I mumble, not really sure if I am apologising to Zac og Meri.. or maybe to Lumi.

Zac sighs. "She is going to calm down again.. but.. uhm could someone help me here ?"

Meri hurries over to him, grabbing some paper towel and gently washing his face. "Sit still Zac".

"Easy to say.. it hurts you know". He makes a pained face.

I walk over. "Sorry Zac".

"Well you were not the one who hit me". He says with a small shrug.

"No, but well.. hadn't it been for me and protecting me.. then she wouldn't have .. hit you". I look at his nose and the dark colour that is starting to bloom under his eyes. "Maybe you should have it checked out, I am pretty sure it's broken".

"Nah, It'll grow back together". He shakes his head slightly and winches. "So.. you two are getting married ?"

Meri nods, a smile creeping forth on her lips, turning into a beaming ray of sunshine. "Yeah... isn't it a beautiful ring ?"

"It is.. I am happy for you.. and you are of course welcome to stay here Tom.. if Meri forgives you, so do I.. Lumi might take a bit to warm up though". He sends me a smile, but there is worry in his eyes.

Meri seems to pick up on this instantly. "I have talked to Tom about my promise to you and Lumi and I intend to honor it.. Tom has given his acceptance".

He breathes a sigh of relief and a soft smile spreads on his lips. His words are almost breathless. "Thank you.. Thank you so much". He looks at me. "Thank you Tom.. I understand that it can't be easy".

"I'll admit that the thought of Meri carrying your baby.. that it will.. biologically be her baby with.. you.. I might need some time.. but I know how much this means to you.. and Lumi too.. I can't take that away from you". I smile back.

"I would hug you, but ..". Zac throws out his arms looking down at himself, his shirt is drenched in blood. "I have a feeling you prefer me not to".

I nod. "Yeah, you are right.. a Thank you will do".

*Lumi*
"Is it safe to enter ?" The door crack open and Zac peaks in.

"As long as it is you.. then yeah". I sigh and sit up on the bed to watch him walk in, gasping when I see the two black eyes that are coming in. "Oh God, I am so sorry babe".

He gives me a loving smile. "I know you didn't mean to darling.. it's okay.. just remind me never to piss you off to a level where you want to hit me".

I get up and hurry over to him, placing my hand on his cheek. "Thank you for forgiving me.. but maybe you should get that checked out.. it looks broken".

"Nah.. it will heal". He chuckles. "But now I get to go around telling people that you beat me up and broke my nose".

"You wouldn't dare". I stare at him and when he wiggles his eyebrows I hit his shoulder. "Behave or I will kick your ass".

He grabs my waist and pulls me flushed against him. "Is it weird that I find that such a turn on".

"Uh yeah..very". I giggle. "But you being weird is not new to me".

He kisses me warmly, making sure his nose stays out of the way. When we break apart I rest my head against his chest. "I can't believe she forgave him just like that".

"She loves him". He says softly. "And yeah he acted like an idiot, but Tom is a good guy and you know that".

"Doesn't mean I am going to just fall at his feet". I grumble.. fear blooming in my chest. "And what about us now.. the.. baby thing I mean.. what will Tom feel about that ?"

He brushes the hair of my forehead. "Meri has already informed Tom that she plans on sticking with her promise and he has accepted that.. as I said.. Tom is a good guy".

I can't keep in the tears of relief, burrowing my face in his wide chest, as he gently rubs my back, soothing me. It is really going to happen against all odds, we are going to have a baby.