Blue, green, yellow, orange...

My brush curved and twisted through different colours as I painted in my son's nursery. Leaf green stained the newly decorated walls, leaving me with a perfect background. Damien's nursery was small and cosy, perfect for him. It being next to Zander and I's room was just a bonus.

A mahogony cot was pushed against the left wall, the darkly stained wood helping to create more of a jungle theme. A matching wooden rocking chair was situated next to the cot, wardrobes spaced behind it against the right side of the room.

Wild animals were being hand painted onto the walls by myself, providing me with a calm, reflective feeling as I trailed my free hand over my growing bump.

Just as I had finished the last details of an elephant's trunk, the door creaked open, revealing my mate.

Sweat was dripping down his bare chest, slowly trailing to the low band of his jeans. His tattooed muscles were bulging with every heavy breath he took, teasing me evilly. Messy brown curls were hanging close to his tired eyes. He looked so... masculine. So sexy.

"Are you still painting? It's getting late sweetheart," He stated, sauntering over to where I sat. "Come with me, I've missed you." He added, pouting.

"You only saw me this morning." I giggled, standing up.

"Yeah, this morning. It's the evening now. I can't stay away from the love of my life that long, even if it's for the gym." He cheesed, pulling me closer to him by my waist.

"Look who's going all romantic on me." I teased, looping my arms around his neck.

"Mmm." He hummed, as I played with his hair. "You deserve romance. You deserve to get wooed everyday for everything you do for me. For everyone."

The blush I had come to hate creeped up my neck, staining my cheeks a deep shade of red. "Mr Reid, you sure are a charmer." I whispered, melting as his glistening eyes flickered to mine.

"Only for you." He mumbled against my cheek, kissing the area after.

Smiling, I slid my arms from around his neck and down his torso. "Somebody needs a bath." I taunted, feeling his firm, sweaty body beneath my fingers.

"Care to join me?" He questioned with a smirk, leaving me no chance to answer as he picked me up and carried me to our bedroom.

"Zander!" I squealed, clutching to his shoulders as he finally placed me down in our bathroom.

"Strip, baby." He grinned, pulling down his joggers.

"No! What-Zander!" I exclaimed, watching dumbfounded as he ripped the clothes from my body in a short, powerful tug.

"Just helping out." He said innocently, keeping his eyes on my face like a true gentleman.

Narrowing my eyes, I walked past him towards the tub. A gasp escaped me as a slap landed on my butt. Zander chuckled behind me and moved so his front was pressed against my back. Slowly, his arms trailed around me, leaving a trail of fire in their tracks.

"Bathtime." He mumbled, kissing my shoulder.

Of course, there wasn't just soap and bubbles involved.

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"It smells like sex." Logan said loudly, tumbling into our bedroom.

"Logan, what are you doing?" I questioned, peering at his half naked body confuesedly.

"You got a condom I can have?" He asked, ignoring my question with a smirk.

"Gross." I groaned, pulling the covers over my face.

Zander laughed, his chest rumbling beneath my body. I heard rustling and could only hope he wasn't actually giving him a condom.

"Cheers bro." Logan said, and then the sound of the door closing could be heard.

"You did not." I stressed, already knowing the answer.

"I had to, he can't be having babies yet, he's only young." Zander chuckled, running his fingers up and down my spine.

"I guess..." I trailed. "Do you think we're old enough to be parents?"

"Of course." He declared. "You're twenty - nearly twenty-one. I'm twenty-three; we're adults."

"True," I agreed. "I'm so excited to meet our little boy." I smiled, drawing patterns on his chest.

"Me too, no doubt he'll have your pretty blue eyes." He replied, his hand stroking across my lower back soothingly.

Laying my head flat on his chest, I relaxed completely. Nothing feels better than when he rubs my back or stomach, it's so peaceful, for not only me: but the baby.

"Don't fall asleep on me." Zander joked, rolling us onto our sides facing eachother. Except my face was in line with his chest because of my height. Short people problems.

"You know rubbing my back makes me sleepy, and it's late. Having a bath at nine o'clock wasn't the best idea." I admitted, hooking my thigh over his waist to hitch myself up his tall frame, so that I could look at his face without craning my neck.

"I don't know," Zander started smugly. "I think we should have late night baths more often." He finished with a wink.

"You dirty pig." I scolded, trying to keep the amused smile off my face.

"You love me." He sang, resting his head under my chin.

"Unfortunately." I sighed, laughing as he pinched my side in response.

"You only love me for my chocolate and agreement to watch your shitty chick flicks." He whined, running his lips along my collar bone.

"The Notebook is anything but shitty, and chocolate is appropriate... Hm, maybe you're right." I teased.

"Only you could make me happy by offending me." He mumbled, you could hear the grin on his face.

"And at..." I paused, checking the time. "One o'clock in the morning."

"Shall we sleep then?" He murmured, circling my belly with his warm hand.

"Yeah, night baby." I whispered, closing my eyes.

"Goodnight my love." He responded, before we were both overcome with sleep.

~~~

"I can't believe you've done this." I breathed, staring at the beautiful scenery before me.

"Is that a good thing?" Zander asked close to my ear.

"It's more than good." I said, leaning back against his chest.

He had taken me on a date. Not a thoughtless date either, which I thought was lovely. He'd actually put thought into it.

When I woke up he'd left pink notes leading me to a small meadow in the forest, covered with flowers and luscious berry plants. I was shocked beyond belief to see him standing there with a beautiful brown horse, my favourite animal.

"Morning beautiful." He'd greeted as he strolled over to me, with the horse trotting behind obediently.

It's safe to say that I was speechless.

Now we were both resting on the beautiful creature near a cliff, gazing out at shades of orange as the sun set. Suddenly, Zander jumped down from the horse, lifting his arms to help me get off after. "It'll look better closer to the edge." He informed, smiling as I slid off easily.

As we stood there, me leaning into his side, different emotions ran through me. Love; I loved him so much it hurt. Adoration; I adored him and everything he did. Happiness; he never failed to bring a smile to my face.

He really did mean the world to me, and I already loved our baby.

"I love you." I spoke aloud, voicing my thoughts to him.

Zander dropped to his knee.

"You know I love you." He told me sincerely, taking my left hand in both of his. "You and Damien are my life. I loved you the first time I saw you, so shy about getting naked in front of me." He grinned cheekily. "I hope you know that I'll always be there for you, forever. No matter how many arguments we have over The Notebook, or chocolate. We'll always be brought together... because our love is so strong." He paused.

"Iris White, will you marry me?"

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