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The third time the baby kicks, it's right on Sebastian's bladder. It makes him curse and slowly sit up in bed, a hand on his bump. "Gracie…please stop. I am not a football."
Grace aims another kick, this time at his hand, making him sigh softly as he slowly gets out of bed.
He needs the bathroom. AGAIN.
When he comes out of the bathroom, he finds Kimi waiting for him, his dressing gown on and car keys in his hand. "Does Grace need a joyride?"
Sebastian swears he doesn't tear up (he does) "yeah….please. She's kicking so hard tonight."
Kimi nods gently, "get dressed, I'll have the car ready for you."
Sebastian moves over to him, cupping his cheek and kissing him gently. "Thank you."
Kimi places a hand against his bump, feeling Grace swiftly kick his hand. "Demanding tonight huh?"
"Tell me about it." Sebastian says dryly, but he's smiling. "Give me 10 minutes to get dressed."
Kimi nods, getting up off of the bed and heading downstairs.
"You are a nightmare." Sebastian tells his bump. Grace just kicks him hard in answer.
Italy at this time of night is quiet, but beautiful. Sebastian watches the scenery go past as Kimi drives them through town. It's amazing, as soon as Kimi had started the car Grace had stopped kicking. It was like the motion of the car soothed her.
"Do you think she will be a racing driver?" Sebastian asks as Kimi drives, feeling himself start to fall asleep. Finally he could rest.
"Bwoah, with our genes? No doubt." Kimi answers, casting a fond glance at Sebastian. "Should I drive back now?"
"Mhm." Sebastian agrees quietly, feeling sleep pull at him and slowly falling asleep as Kimi turns the car around to head home.
The next morning, Sebastian doesn't remember actually getting into bed. But he does remember the car ride. His sleepy brain realises Kimi must have carried him back into the house and the thought almost makes him cry. Kimi had decided to carry him like he weighed nothing at all.
He cannot turn around, but he feels a hand on his bump. He gently presses his own against it and he hears Kimi's sleepy voice behind him.
"She's been quiet since the ride."
"Yeah, she always settles down after being in the car. Thank you." Sebastian gives his hand a squeeze.
"Always." Kimi replies, pressing a kiss to the back of his neck. "Enjoy the peace while you can."
Sebastian laughs softly, but settles down again, giving a sigh of contentment.
He falls back asleep, so fucking grateful for Kimi Raikkonen.