Twelve

Its been two years since Zero and Elena have gotten married. They have a regular marriage. Things were quiet and nice. Kaname kept his end of the bargain. Doing his best that Zero and Yuki don't see each other. Which keeps things happy on both ends. Zero still thinks about her. Just now he is happy and content with his regular life. He knows that Elena is always there. He is happy to go home from work Eat his dinner and watch tv. Then going to bed and making love. He has no complaints about his life with Elena. She treats him very well. She works two jobs and he has one. She really doesn't need to work but she likes to. She just loves being a teacher. It gives her great pleasure to help the children. Zero is now the president of the association. Which also gives him a pay increase. They still live in the same apartment. Which both of them like very much. Elena keeps the apartment spotless. Everything is in its place. His suits look brand new from her taking good care of them for him. Even though there are times he just throws them on the floor When he comes home from work. She picks them up and keeps them for him. Zero even gained a few pounds from all the good food she cooks him. Yagari calls him the Contented Old Husband. Which Zero is happy with.

One night after dinner laying in bed watching tv. Zero slides himself over to Elena's side of the bed. She is reading her book And he slides his arm around her kissing her neck. Which doesn't take much for him to get her attention. She puts the book down and slides over to him. Kissing him back. Pushing her body up against his. As they continue like always, Zero goes to his nightstand to get his condom.

"Zero, I want to have your baby." Elena states.

Zero looking at her tenderly."Are you sure?" He replies.

"Yes. I think it's about time. I want a baby with you. " Elena responds.

"Then We shall make one. " Zero says pulling her body close to him and laying the condom on the table.

He goes back to kiss her and rub her body. Spreading her legs and entering her, Forgetting how it felt to be raw inside her. It only takes him a few thrusts before he is a goner. Letting his warm seed fill her. He lays his head on top her of her chest. Trying to catch his breath. Her arms still wrapped around him. Falling asleep.

A few weeks later Elena is at school not feeling so well. Her stomach is upset. She does her best to get through the school day. Heading home as soon as she could. One the way home she picks up a pregnancy test from the drug store. So excited to take it. She rushes home, straight to the bathroom and takes the test. A few hours later Zero comes home.

They sit down at dinner like always. Zero taking his napkin into his hand. Finding a pregnancy test under it In a ziplock bag. He just looks at it.

"Really?" Zero asks.

Elena getting up and going over to him.

" Yes. We did it. "She responds sitting on his lap.

Zero pushing her closer to him. Kissing her deeply.

"I am so happy Zero. I wanted this so badly. I knew I wanted to have a family with you From the moment I saw you." Elena comments.

"I am glad. I can give that to you. I have to say I am pretty excited too. The thought of a little one running around here, Makes me happy." Zero remarks. Patting her flat tummy.

"I want you to be careful this time. I don't want anything happening to you or the child." Zero remarks.

"I can promise you. It won't. I won't let anything or one. Mess this up this time." Elena answers.

"Good."

A few months go by, their marriage is wonderful. Zero extremely happy about the child. He and Elena fix the child's room and get things here and there. To be ready for it. Enjoying every moment. Zero actually happier then he has ever been. Truly wanting this baby. Feeling he will finally be able to make up for what happened the last time. That always stuck with him. He wished that things would have happened differently with that. Just now he got a second chance.

Elena is extremely happy finally feeling, she is getting everything she ever wanted. Zero has turned into a great husband. She also feels he will be a great father. She continues to work throughout the pregnancy. Feeling pretty good just tired.

When Elena is around eight months pregnant, Zero goes to work Sitting at his desk. Doing his daily routine. Yagari walking in like he does every morning to shoot the shit. Or tell him what is up for the day.

"Hey, how is my boy?" Yagari asks

"I'm great. We set up more for the baby last night. We can't wait for him to be here." Zero answers.

"I am so happy for the both of you. I do have to tell you That Friday night we have another ball to attend. They might be there." Yagari comments.

"Whatever. It's just part of the job. I don't want you telling Elena anything about it. She is eight months pregnant. I don't want her worrying. I want nothing happening to her or the child. They mean a lot to me." Zero remarks.

"You will get nothing out of me Zero. I don't want her hurt either. I think its best she stays home. We can just say we need to go out to a work dinner or something. Don't tell her about a ball. She will know they will be there. It's their freaking ball. Something about Yuki wanting to through a party. It seems that Kaname couldn't say no. No matter how much he truly wanted to. We all know he hates those things." Yagari states.

"That's his problem And his wife. He wanted her." Zero snaps.

"Will you be ok there?" Yagari asks.

"Yea. Why not. She made her choice. She has Mr. Snobby Pants. I have my own family now." Zero replies.

"I hope so. Please don't do anything to screw up what you have." Yagari states

. Zero doesn't answer, Hoping the same thing. Knowing deep down seeing Yuki again. Could screw everything he has built out the window. No matter how hard he tries to act like he doesn't care anymore. He still does.