Disclaimer: Avatar the Last Airbender copyright Dante Dimartino, Brian Konietzko and Nickelodeon Studios.

"Morning Love," he whispers, his lips brushing against my ear. I groan attempting to burrow further under the covers, even as he pulls them away. It's become our morning routine.

He chuckles, lifting my hand to his lips, pressing a kiss to each finger. Shifting, he moves his lips to the slight swell of my belly. "And good morning to you too."

My heart swells, unbelievable happiness filling me. I stroke his check, watching contently as he rests against my body, whispering sweet nothings to our child.

Around our room, dozens of red roses are in full bloom. I smile.