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Eren laid out panting, tons of sweats damping his body and clothes as his grip loosened from Levi's. They've expected it, but heard no cry in the room was a torture. The little bundle was motionless and pale as Eren held it, Levi could see its dark hair that was an exact copy of his. That mini human was indeed tall and chubby, he was sure his boy would be towering over him in no time.
He was absolutely divine.
"What's the name again?" Eren asked without shifting his gaze from the bloody baby, Levi did the same.
"Louis..."
"There you go, Lulu. I know you love your nickname better." His husband looked at him with teary and reddened eyes, Levi's not sure what to do. "Isn't he gorgeous?"
"He is, just like you."
"Geez Levi, bad time for a tease."
When a nurse was closing her distance, Levi went to scoop the baby gently for a cleaning after giving Eren a long kiss on the forehead. "It won't be long."
"I know. Lulu needs a private time with his Dada, and I need to be cleaned here."
"And a nap."
"A nap can wait... "
They'd have the next three hours to spend with their son, and maybe another hour before the burial, Eren couldn't miss a single tick. Everything's planned, a nap was not included except he wants to let through every bit of time he could draw with the baby once in a lifetime. After his bath, Louis would have his blood taken and else— which Eren sure Levi would be the one who does all of the procedures. He wasn't even aware he's been cleaned up and back in his room with Zeke beside him.
"Zeke…"
"So you can see me now?"
"I am, so stop staring. Can you make good use of your hands instead?"
He held him tight without saying a word. He felt better after a few minutes of tears, Eren wished he looked good enough for a photo. They've talked about things, so all that was left was only creating memories. There'd be only him, Levi and Zeke for today, he felt bad for not inviting the others, but he just wanted a private time with his little family. Zeke helped him with water and snacks, and gently wiped remaining tears and snot while teasing him as Levi came into the room. They were staring in silence, not a single vexation present as how they've been in years that made Eren frustrated every time. He's glad for it.
Three hours spent like a flash, they were past their time but no one seemed to care.It was one in the morning when they finished with photos, videos, hair, mold, talks and kisses, Levi could see it as clear as the day that Eren was worn out but indeed strained himself to keep awake. The couple sprawled as they stared at their baby, while Zeke sat beside them and looked through the photos he took in his camera. Now again, he lost someone precious in his life.
"Eren's knockout. Aren't you going to take Louis?"
"Yeah. Just a moment."
"I've called Mikasa and Armin, they promised to get here around eight. Eren said you would invite your friends."
"I was thinking of it, but I haven't contacted them yet. They knew today's the day though."
"I can call them if you want."
"Being nice, aren't you?"
"I always."
Levi just snorted, getting up and reaching for his baby in Eren's arms. Zeke thought he would walk out of the room, yet he circled the bed and stood beside him.
"C'mon, I'll give you five minutes."
"What for?"
"Hold him."
"I did that."
"Stop complaining and do it. You look ready to wail."
"Tch. Being nice, aren't you?"
"I always."