[SE] it's so quiet in the world tonight

Sohalia

Your little hand's wrapped around my finger And it's so quiet in the world tonight

Zavien's fingertips brushed against her cheeks, helping to wipe away the moisture that had fallen there. It wasn't long before the happy tears had dried, and then they were back to staring down at her pregnant belly in awe and adoration. Every little change in her pregnancy felt massive: finding out, telling Zavien, revealing the gender, feeling her kick - it all made everything feel more real, surprising Soh in ways that she had yet to fully comprehend.

Their little love's reaction to what would eventually become her name had Soh laughing, rubbing a hand soothingly over her abdomen. Their daughter seemed to calm beneath her touch, perhaps to actually go to sleep this time, apparently satisfied to have chosen her name. There was a moment, a flash of the future, in which Soh knew that this would be a funny story to tell Reva one day, but it was gone as quickly as it had appeared.

Grinning widely, Soh leaned forward to press a kiss against Zavien's lips. The name was perfect. Their daughter was perfect. Everything was perfect. And Soh would do everything in her power to keep it that way.

Your little eyelids flutter 'cause you're dreamin' So I tuck you in, turn on your favorite night light