Before Sunrise
You woke the next morning, on your side, Chris on his knees and elbows over you, a leg and arm on each side of you. His chest was against your arm, his groin against your hip.
He still hadn't stopped getting up every work day before you in order to make breakfast. When it was ready and right before you had to get up, he'd come into the bedroom, turn off the alarm before it went off and crawl over you to wake you gently, lovingly. It had become his favorite way to help you start your days during the week.
He swept your hair away from your face and neck with his fingertips and spoke softly, "Morning, beautiful."
You stirred slightly beneath him.
He kissed your cheek and then your temple, carressing your stomach with a light hand, "Come on little mama, time to have a great day."
You hummed sleepily, your eyes opening slowly. The sun wasn't up yet, but the kitchen light was on, streaming across the floor at the foot of the bed. You could see him over you when you turned your head, blinkly lazily, your voice groggy as you turned slightly to wrap your arms around his neck, "Mmmm, heyyy, stud.", you smiled at him, making a reference to him getting you pregnant.
He kissed your lips, letting out a low chuckle, shaking his head lazily as he spoke, "M-hm, love it. Love it." He kissed you again.
You hummed happily, "Wow, I fell out in a flash last night. I don't even remember falling asleep."
He got off you to help you up, taking your hand, "Well, your growing a tiny human, baby. That's hard work."
As you stood, you realized you were still naked from last night, but Chris was already getting your robe from the hook on the back of the door. He handed it to you and kissed your head, then crouched in front of you as you pulled the robe onto your arms.
He kissed your belly and spoke sweetly to it, his hands on your hips, "Good morning, baby bean. You have an awesome day with Mama, okay? Daddy loves you." You smiled down at him as he kissed you there once more and stood. He kissed your lips as you tied your robe closed.
"You're amazing, honey.", you beamed.
He lifted a corner of his mouth, "Nah." He took your hand and led you to the kitchen, "Did I mention you're growing a person? That's way more amazing than anything I could ever do." He tucked your chair in as you sat.
He went to fetch plates and returned to the table with them and set them down, "Eggs fried in coconut oil served on whole grain toast with avocado on top." He headed back and rounded the island, "After you fell asleep last night, I looked up breakfasts that are good for expecting mothers." He picked up two mugs and headed back, "Just so happens one of your favorites was on the list. Eggs have lots of iron to combat fatigue. Also, caffeine can increase the baby's heart rate,", he set down the mugs, "so I thought we could go with something having less than coffee and try green tea." He sat, beaming proudly.
You placed a hand on his wrist as he rested it against the table, grinning proudly yourself, "Well, look at you; proactive Daddy." You stood just enough to lean over and kiss him, then taking your seat again, "And you say your not amazing." You jerked your head to the side, "Psh!"
He chuckled, then smiled softly, "You're giving me the most beautiful gift. I have to take care of both that gift and you the best I can. To do anything less would be ungrateful. And I'm far from that.", he paused. "I love you sweetheart."
You pressed your lips together, making a funny face, trying to hold back tears, your voice coming out an emotional whine, "I love you so much, Chris."
He chuckled, his face sympathetic as he stood, "Aw, baby. I didn't mean to make you cry."
He held you against his front as you clutched onto him, sobbing lightly, "It's okay. I feel like it's too much. Am I being overly dramatic? Must be those pregnancy hormones I've heard all about. I'm sorry." You sniffed.
He hitched his mouth in a half smile, rubbing your back, "Don't worry, little love."
He released you and sat again, stroking your forearm as you nodded and picked up your fork, wiping at your eyes and sniffing again.
"Now just eat your breakfast, sweetness.", he encouraged.