Forever and Always

11

Alfred yawned, nuzzling back into his bare chest. Ivan's arm went up to hold his hand, silently feeling him touch the skin over his heart. Ivan leaned down towards his hair, closing his eyes and taking a deep breath.

"You smell good," he said, almost surprised. He always smelled good, but now it was different.

"Ivan," Alfred said, groggily, "you're transformed, that's why."

Ivan looked down at his hand and realized it was blue, focusing on changing it back. He was pretty good at staying human- it was his 'natural state' as Alfred put it, but when he got emotional he transformed.

He smiled softly, kissing the man's forehead.

"Are you okay?" he asked, moving his hand over his neck, pushing himself up to give butterfly kisses to the bruises on his collarbone.

"We've had sex before, I'd hope," Alfred muttered, stretching his arms up. Ivan still looked worried, so he pushed himself up, kissing his lips gently.

"So, what are we doing today," Alfred slumped back down, wrapping his legs around one of Ivan's so he couldn't get away.

"It's a free day," Ivan said, "everything's done, and nothing is needed of either of us, unless you want to check on Washington and Wisconsin again."

Alfred opened his eyes just slightly to glare at him. Yes, he did baby his children after he found out they got captured by some... spirit.

The spirit had been shipped off to the capital a week ago, with her elf and leopard confidants. Feilon was going through background checks at the moment, and Sami upped the security. Bricriu, the secretary, had admitted him and two others had found out that Adesimbo, the spy, had been, well, a spy.

His story was checked out and proven by Ku, but they were on the radar of Rulyn.

"Then... let's go into town," Alfred said, "after I take a shower of course."

Ivan smiled, "I'll get the car, I guess?"

"No," Alfred smiled, pushing himself up and booping him on the nose, "you smell bad."

Ivan rolled his eyes, smiling.

They showered together before getting dressed, Alfred faster than Ivan, even though he was wearing more clothes.

"Are you sure you're not cold?" Ivan asked for the third time, looking over to him. Alfred smiled, shaking his head. He ran his hand over his belly, staring for a second. One of them squirmed and Alfred's face crunched.

"I still am not used to that," Alfred said, pursing his lips. Ivan smiled, rubbing his belly softly before kissing him on the lips.

"I love you," Ivan smiled.

"I love you too," Alfred replied, hugging him around the neck. Ivan wrapped his arms around his back, kneading it gently. He got a few kisses under his eyes.

"C'mon, let's go..." Alfred yawned, walking away. Ivan looked him over for a second, trying to evaluate if he was actually warm enough. A sweater over a long sleeve shirt over those stomach and chest coverings pregnant demons wore. And then some really thick pants.

Ivan followed behind him to the garage, watching him grab one of the jaguars. He knew it was expensive because it was very close to where the racing cars were kept.

Alfred went to get into the front seat, but Ivan stopped him.

"I can drive!" Alfred exclaimed.

"You flinch every time the babies kick..." Ivan told him softly. He still looked offended, "I'll let you drive on the way back."

"Fine," Alfred muttered, walking around the car and sitting in the passenger's seat, not looking very happy. Ivan turned the car on and drove out the garage- and out the valley. He got a call from his boss, so he was holding it with one hand and driving with the other.