Small surprises.

[shimmerandsing]

Alison didn't like it when her husband wasn't home. There were a variety of reasons for it, but the main reason was because he wasn't with her when he was gone. She had spent most of the day in a funk, waiting for Longshot and Asuka to return home from a clan mission. She couldn't complain too much when he was sent away. The jonin knew Alison was pregnant and somewhat clingy where her husband was concerned. So, if he had been called away, it was probably very important.

She still missed him, though.

So, she spent most of the day in her music room. Her single had done remarkably well since its release and now she was looking to find more good material to record. She had almost an album's worth already.

She was taking a break from working, having a sandwich for lunch in the kitchen, when she saw the glowy orange light from John's arrival. She hoped Lisa was with him. The girl had not been in her room this morning and that had worried Alison, too.

"Hi, guys!" She called. "Come have some lunch with me."

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[sonofarize.livejournal.com]

Longshot crawled where indicated. Then he crawled inside. And kept going. Until he was a little lump under the covers in the middle of bed.

"Ready!" came the muffled excitement in the under the blankets.

[light-in-sound.livejournal.com]

She laughed and patted the little lump gently. "Okay. I'll be right there."

With him hiding under the covers like that it gave her the time she needed to change clothes. Technically he was still her husband, but that didn't mean she was going to flash a four year old. The pajamas she chose were warm, fuzzy flannel. Good for snuggling with.

Then she turned out the lights, leaving the curtains open on the balcony for a little moonlight, and crawled into bed. She moved her foot gently until she found him and nudged him lightly. "Gonna stay down there all by yourself?"

[sonofarize.livejournal.com]

Once he was nudged, Longshot wrapped himself around Ali's leg. "Is it safe to come out?"

[light-in-sound.livejournal.com]

"Of course, sweetheart. I'll keep you safe." She wasn't sure what she was keeping him safe from, but it was true none-the-less. She pulled the covers down to about her waist and waited for him to crawl back up.

[sonofarize.livejournal.com]

Longshot crawled up Ali's body and flopped down on top of her. He curled up and nestled in. "G'night, gorgemous."

[light-in-sound.livejournal.com]

Alison pulled the blankets up to just under his chin and wrapped her arms around him. She kissed the top of his head and smiled as her eyes closed.

"Goodnight, sweetheart. Love you."