[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

Having not seen the same rite of passage for names as Zavien, Soh was amused and bewildered at the seemingly strange turn of events, but she went along with it anyway. In the end, she was glad that she had - Reva seemed to enjoy the performance, rolling over once more before stilling, perhaps to go back to sleep, or maybe just resting after a period of such activity. After all, she had chosen her name, and that was a big step in the life of an unborn baby.

Icy lips met Soh's as Zavien kissed her, the cold touch giving way quickly to warmth. As he withdrew, she ran her hand affectionately over her stomach. "She loved it, I think," she said warmly. It was starting to feel so real now, inevitable in the best way. "Gods, I can't believe it's almost time to meet her." Only another few weeks, if the doctors' estimates had been correct. There was so much to do, so much to learn, and yet Soh felt very little trepidation or anxiety. They would figure it out as they had everything else - together.

fin

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