Chapter 48 Life

Months go by, and life goes on for the Kiryu's. Their twins now going on three months old. Zero is the happiest he has ever been. Loving being a father and a husband. He does everything to take care of his family.

During the three months, Zero has noticed that Ren has taken a lot of Yuki's side. Her eyes even though the color of Yuki's reminds him of Kaname. There is just something about the Child he can't put his finger on. He tries not to pay it mind, feeling Kaname is part of both of the children's family. So, of course, they would have something of his.  He just shrugs it off. Trying to put his hunter scenes in order. Not letting them take him to any dark place like before the twins were born.

Its a been a busy three months with two little babies. Yuki and Zero not spending a lot of romantic time together at all. The time they do spend is always with the babies, and then off to get as much sleep as they could. They still get along great, it just seems that sex and romance have taken a back seat. Like in most marriages. Zero is ok with that also, knowing that the babies need attention. Not wanting to push Yuki in any way. Being the polite gentle soul Zero is.

Zero goes to work every day, while Yuki stays home and takes care of both babies. When Zero gets home, he spends time with them. Then having dinner with Yuki and both heading to bed. Their life is calm. It's a regular everyday normal married life. No drama, no craziness. Also no heat, no desire.

Zero does sometimes wonders, if its all because of the babies or if Yuki just doesn't want him in that way anymore. Their sex life has been up and down in the past. The first time being intense, then after what Kaname did, things died down a lot. Until they got married, then Yuki got well into her pregnancy and it stopped again, now at a standstill. Now going on at least six months since they last had sex.

Zero is sitting at his desk at the Association, the dump of a room he is now used to. Finding it good to be away from the others. Kaito and him, do there work and then head out into the streets. Doing everything they need to. Zero has worked here awhile now and his Boss Marco sees what the others were saying about him. Wanting to give him the president job that he earned awhile ago back in Japan.

"So, Zero do you think Marco will give it to you today? "Kaito asks. I'm not sure. I am not really paying attention to him. If he wants to give it to me. Fine. It not fine. I just do the job I need to. What I been trained to. If he doesn't like it, he can go screw himself." Zero answers. "I think you deserve it. You should have gotten it from when you got here. They just don't like to do that here. They want to see for themselves. Make sure its worth there while. They don't take what the others say to heart. Kaiens influence doesn't mean as much here." Kaito says. "What about Kaname's?" Zero asks. "They know of him, of course. I am sure he has his spies around as he does everywhere. Just not as much here as back home. Its why I told you not to let them know you have a family. I am sure he is keeping tabs on you. I can't see him just letting you go." Kaito says. "Fuck him. I really don't care. There is nothing here for him. They are my children, she is now my wife." Zero snaps. "Maybe the children but wife part, only between you two. She is still legally his wife. Which if he ever came for her, she would have to go. Your relationship wouldn't matter... She would just be considered an adulteress." Kaito remarks. "Whatever. He would take her back, just to hurt me." Zero admits. "Let's not even think about it. What would he say about the kids? There is so much riding on this. You're happy, let it go." Kaito says.

"I am happy, I just hope she is as well. I hope she still feels the same way about me. I know she is here, I just hope its not only because of the children." Zero answers. "I am sure it's more than that. Why are you even thinking about this? You are always self-doubting yourself in this relationship." Kaito asks. "We are not intimate at all. I mean I get kisses and hugs, but thats about it. We sleep in the same bed, and thats all we do. Sleep. I know the babies wear her out all day, so I keep to my side of the bed. I just figure if she felt like she use to, she would...come over to my side. And yes I self doubt. This isn't a regular relationship. She was with the Kaname. Mr. Perfect. I just wonder after that why she would want me?" Zero comments.

"I am sure it's not easy taking care of twins, so she probably is too tired. Even if she does feel that way about you. Its either sleep or sex and most of the time women are going to pick Sleep. Where we would pick the sex and sleep at work. About Kaname, she didn't think he was that perfect. She didn't want him after all. So I am not sure what the hell you are self doubting about that. She came to screw you. Wanting you after having him. That should say something" Kaito chuckles. 

"If you say so." Zero replies unsure. "Look, Zero if your upset about the situation, you need to do something about it. If Marco gives you the promotion, why don't you take Yuki out to dinner? Maybe even to a hotel for a night. Try to get your groove back. You will see right off the bat if she still wants to be close. The kids won't be there for her to use as an excuse. If thats what she is doing." Kaito says. "And where am I going to leave the babies? Even if I could pull that off." Zero replies. "I will take care of them. It's only a night, I can handle them. They are both sleeping through the night right?" Kaito asks. "Yes. Are you sure? I mean its two. It's not that easy. One is hungry than the other poops. One cries the other is fine. You never know what your getting." Zero states. "They are babies. I am sure. I can figure it out, plus at the begging you let me sleep over. I saw what it was. Let me do this for you. Even if it's just so you can clear your mind. Spend time with her, Talk to her. See what's up." Kaito asks. "Ok. Well, now I just need the promotion." Zero chuckles.