contractions slowly died down allowing my vision to properly clear. A cold cloth was gently applied to my temple, when my eyes see his steel blue eyes gazing down into mine with concern. His hair tousled, and eyes with the same blue bags dressed beneath his eyes.

"L....Levi...?"

"Shh...I'm here now sweetheart, I'm sorry for being late," his lips pressed against my sweaty temple, his breath was shaky. "I was in a meeting in Trost and didn't get the message right away, I'm sorry...."

"Its.....fine..." I breathlessly pant, before swallowing thickly while his thumb traced over my cheek.

Soon one of the nurses came over passing a glass of water, "Here ma'am, drink this..." she advises, giving me time to decide if I needed it. Though feeling nauseous, I was completely dehydrated and my body was screaming in discomfort. Nodding, she guides the water to my lips as I take a few light sips to not overwhelm my body. Once my throat was clear and less hoarse, I adjust myself a little to prepare for another contract.

Levi's hand takes mine, intertwining them before holding on for dear life.

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A few hours went on and on, and the pain constantly drags on while my body was becoming unbearable. My eyes swimming in tears causing my eyes to blur, my lower half feeling  like it was on fire. The nurses began encouraging me more, while my hand held Levi's tighter and tighter causing him little discomfort. Strands of hair tousled messily over my eyes, as sweat glistens more and more.

"You've got this, now push....you're finally ten centimetres," A nurse informs me, her voice continues to be firm but gentle. 

"You've got this mama, I'm right here," Levi squeezes my hand back, while I threw my head back while my screamed bounced against the walls. My head was becoming dizzy and my body drowsy, not wanting to pay attention to the blood. 

"That's it, a few more pushes," the second nurse encouraged me, awaiting at the other end to help deliver. Pushing and feeling my body giving out, Levi's hand grips mine more tighter as if his strength bounced back to strengthen me again. We've been through hell, almost died but came back. 

"This is it...." 

Pushing more as my screams becoming more agonisingly loud, I soon begin grunting and whimpering before a sudden wave of relief washed over. It was as if everything came to stop, as everything felt numb down my lower half. Falling back against the propped up pillows, closing my eyes for just a moment, a small cry awakens in the room.

"Congratulations, it's a healthy boy....." 

My eyes snap open seeing the nurse cut the umbilical cord, before passing the small little infant to me. Placing him upon the warmth of my breasts, I held him delicately while my eyes begin to water realising i did it. Kissing my little one, I couldn't help but sob in relief that I gave birth to such a precious child.

"I can't......believe......" Levi breaths out, his voice slightly shaky. ".....I'm a father....and your a mama....."

Kissing my sons little head for a moment I let it linger, while feeling as if all that mattered was my baby boy and Levi. Crying silently my arms held him closely to my warm bare chest, allowing him to recognise my skin, scent, and embrace.

"My little boy.........we shall name him Luka....." my temple rests against my baby boy, before lifting my gaze up to Levi. My focus was becoming fuzzy as the exhaustion slowly crept up, when Levi leant down and kisses my lips briefly and pulls away, his warmth coaxing my chin.

"We shall name him Luka........" He smiles subtly, with a warmth in his eyes. "...You did well sweetheart, I'm proud ......." his voice comes out shaky, seeing slight emotion swimming in his eyes. He gazes down to the small infant, the small life that we both created together. "......thank you for making me a father."

He brushes away my tousled hair from my eyes, before noticing my fatigue while he pats down a cool damp cloth soaking up the sweat.

He turns to the nurses, "She's exhausted, may we give her time to rest?"

The nurses soon noticed how I was barely holding onto consciousness, while I held my baby closely afraid to lose him. Soon the nurses walks over asking for permission and takes Luka, and wraps him up carefully before allowing Levi to have the chance to hold. The way his eyes tenderly gaze down to our son, the way he held him so delicately but securely. His brows lifted with innocence, as if he's never seen an infant so pure and quiet.

Makes me realise why I fell in love, and Levi makes me fall harder and harder for him each day.......

Allowing my eyes to gaze at my son one more time, I slowly slipped into a comfy slumber. 

For once, I felt relieved and content with myself.......

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A/N: Hey guys, I apologise greatly for not updating everyday like I used to. I was hoping to at least publish this on Levi's birthday, but anyway I hope you all enjoyed this. 

We have a new little member on the team now! Welcome Luka Ackerman! Hope to make many more great chapters, even though I'm definitely not prepared!

Stay safe and Merry Christmas!!!!

~ Little Bean