Closed A Complete Family

[Jamie Derouin]

It was a little insane, they had in such a short space of time, gone from a family of two, to a family of five. Finally, the twins were coming home, a perfect set of twins, beautiful in every single way. He was so thankful to Sapphire for doing this for them, and he was so ready for the family to be complete, to settle into their home and just start on this next amazing journey that they were to do, together. He was pushing the pram, and leaned into Onyx, kissing the man's cheek as they were coming home. Jacques was tiredly at their side, but eager to be a big brother. "I love you Onyx," he said softly.

 

[Onyx Derouin]

Onyx was tired and excited and exhausted and ecstatic all at once. It was dizzying, really. He reached down to pick up a sleepy Jacques, bouncing the toddler gently in his arms. He leant into Jamie's kiss, smiling warmly. "I love you too, mon chiot," He replied, titlting up his face for a better kiss. He rubbed Jacques back gently, turning after to kiss the boys temple. "You've done so well, darling," He cooed. "Shall we tuck you into bed?" He looked to Jamie. "I'll go tuck him in, do you want to give him a kiss before we go? I'll be back soon to help settle in the twins."

 

[Jamie Derouin]

It was amazing how quickly the day changed. He watched Onyx pick up the sleepy Jacques, and couldn't help but find the image so right. So perfect. "Yeah, baby," he agreed, in addressing the little boy. The boy looked worn out, but eager too. He was already a great big brother. He nodded. "I'll give both my boys a little kiss," he said, leaning in to first kiss Jacques on the forhead and then kiss Onyx on the lips. Keeping the kiss a little light as they had things to be doing. "Love you both,"

 

[Onyx Derouin]

Onyx smiled, leaning into Jamie a moment. "We love you, too," He agreed, shifting the sleepy boy in his arms. He walked away with Jacques nuzzled into his neck. Tucking the boy in didn't take too long- he was already mostly asleep, worn out from the day, and was out almost as soon as Onyx had tucked the blankets in around him. He kissed Jacques forehead, turning off the lights on his way out and taking a moment to just admire the slow swirl of the nightlight around Jacques room.

Onyx shook his head and left the door cracked before heading to the nursery. Jamie had been heading that way, and he smiled to find his husband and the twins. He walked to the pram, picking up Aria and rocking her gently. "How's Brio?" He asked, tucking Aria more in her swaddle and glancing to Jamie.

 

[Jamie Derouin]

Jamie settled with the twins as Onyx put Jacques to bed. They were both sleeping soundly, which they would have to make the most of, given that he knew that babies didn't generally sleep that soundly. Even Jacques tended to be up pretty early. He had Brio in his arms and glanced at Onyx as he walked back in. Loving the man even more as he took Aria into his arms. "He's sleeping, soundly," he said with fondness. "Fatherhood looks good on you, baby,"

 

[Onyx Derouin]

Onyx rocked Aria gently, moving to lay her down in her crib. He smiled at Jamie, blushing. "I could say the same to you," He countered. With Aria settled, he moved over, leaning near Jamie to peek at their youngest son. "How are they so tiny and so perfect?" He asked, thinking with perhaps a bit of bias that they were the cutest babies he'd ever seen in his entire life.

 

[Jamie Derouin]

Jamie moved slowly, letting Onyx peak at their son, and then offered the boy to him. "They are perfect, aren't they?" he agreed easily. he had never felt love like this, well, not until Jacques and now it felt even more so. He knew he would do anything to protect his children. To protect them from the evils of the world.

 

[Onyx Derouin]

Onyx bit his lip, laughing softly. He held Brio gently and moved to lay the boy down in his own crib. "Beyond," He whispered, not wanting to wake them. "They're like... little works of art." He turned, smiling at Jamie. "Shall we go grab something light to eat and rest a bit?" He asked, figuring they could work out shifts better on the couch.

 

[Jamie Derouin]

Jamie gave a little nod of agreement, they were perfect. Perfect in a way that was a little difficult for him to really comprehend. "I think that's a good idea," he said. "We should rest when they rest," he added, repeating back one of the phrases that at least a few parenting books had told him.

 

[Onyx Derouin]

Onyx nodded, walking out of the room and heading to the kitchen. "Do you want to grab a bigger blanket and I'll meet you at the couch with some dinner?" He called a bit quietly to Jamie, imagining a small glass of wine and some finger foods they could feed each other. It would be best to steal moments together where they could.

 

[Jamie Derouin]

Jamie nodded, "Can do, my love," he said, he got one of the bigger blankets, and used his magic to make the room nice and cosy for them, with the baby monitor in place so that they'd immediately know if there were any issues with any of the kids. He also cast a quick muffliato charm on the room so that their conversation wouldn't carry or disturb the kids either.

 

[Onyx Derouin]

Onyx returned quickly, a few finger foods on a tray with a pair of glasses filled with light wine. A single glass was fine, he was sure. He walked over and sat down with Jamie, snuggling against his side but not quite touching him. He offered out the glass with a small smile. "To the next chapter," He toasted gently, sure that it would be a wonderful night no matter what.