A Month Later…
Axel ! I called out hoarsely, sinking into the bath water and counting to ten in my head. After he failed to come through the door, I called out again, Axel !
I know he can hear me.
Axel !
I grumbled, struggling to sit up with my already massive stomach getting in the way before reaching over and grabbing a soap bottle with a grunt.
Ow ! I feigned hurt, instantly hearing rushing footsteps coming toward the door.
He barged into the bathroom, are you-
I hurled the bottle at him with a scowl and watched it smack him in the face, cutting his sentence short.
That’s for ignoring me, I huffed. His eyes went wide and he wiped off the water that splattered across his features, seemingly unfazed.
You told me to leave you alone twice already.
Don’t actually do it, I folded my arms and he ran a hand through his hair, taking a moment to think, then finally deciding to come over and sit next to the tub.
Okay. I’m sorry, beautiful, he took my hand and caressed his thumb over my knuckles. I turned on my side to admire him, a smile printing across my lips.
He noticed and smiled in return, his teeth peeking through and emphasizing it, revealing his adorable dimples.
Aw, why are you crying ? He suddenly frowned, making me realize tears were streaming down my face.
You’re too handsome, I sniffled, shoving his hand away and flopping onto my back, go away.
He choked, his eyebrows shooting up, w-what ? But you just-
I came in here to relax and you’re distracting me ! I can’t focus ! Leave me alone ! I cried.
He got to his feet, flustered, do you really want me to go or-
Go ! I wailed.
He scrambled out of the room and I sunk into the water, controlling my unexplained cries and calming myself down within a few minutes.
I took deep breaths and sniffled, staring at the bubbly water and frowning.
Axel !
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Two Months Later…
Hey, hey, hey, be careful, he wrapped his arms around me as I hunched over with a sudden pain in my abdomen. I frowned, holding my stomach and panting heavily.
It feels like I just ran a marathon and we only walked for five minutes.
What’s going on ? Are you okay ? He asked, his eyes full of concern.
I grunted at a sudden jolt of pain, and that’s when I felt a large amount of wetness soak my favorite black sweatpants. The pains didn’t lessen, however.
Baby, I exhaled, looking up at him with a grimace.
Yes ?
N-No ! I grunted, glancing down at my stomach then back up at him, baby !
His eyes widened in realization and he snatched me off of my feet, running toward the direction we came from, fuck ! You meant baby baby ! Just hold out for me.
Why did this happen after we walked so far ?
Hurry, I groaned, squirming around in discomfort and he tightened his hold.
I’m going as fast as I can, he replied.
Then you’re slow, I grunted, immediately feeling bad for insulting him, agh, I’m sorry !
Don’t be, just let it out, he answered. It felt like forever until we finally came up on the front yard where children were playing.
Almost there.
Shit, man, you almost blew off my sunglasses. What’s the rush ? I overheard Blaine call out, yet his voice somehow made the pains worse and I grumbled loudly. Axel didn’t answer.
We burst through the doors, and lucky for me, we stopped Wayne as he was just about to enter a room.
He saw my current state and widened his eyes, rushing over to the hallway on the other side and opening the door to the first room. Axel quickly carried me into it and set me on the bed.
What’s happening ? It hurts ! Is my baby okay ? I groaned, squinting up at the light above me and grunting.
Your baby is fine. I just didn’t expect this to be so soon, you were only two centimeters dilated this morning. I don’t have time to give you any pain reliever at this rate, it’s clear your baby wants out now. Just do as I say and it’ll be over before you know it, he flashed his infamous smile that I suddenly wanted to smear off his face.
Over before I know it ? Easy for him to say !
It’s getting worse ! I groaned, scrunching my face in pain as sweat began to form on my body.
The pain was so bad that I hardly noticed a couple others enter the room wearing similar uniforms, nor the fact my bottom half was now exposed and covered with a thin white blanket.
The two girls lifted my knees and I was overwhelmed with intense sharp, shooting pains.
Push now, Angelica, I vaguely heard Wayne’s voice, yet my body knew exactly what to do. I groaned out in pain, pushing with all my strength only for the pains in my abdomen to get worse.
I can’t do this ! I screamed, panting heavily and grimacing as my body tightened and my mind compelled me to push again.
Just breathe, my love. I’m here for you, Axel grabbed my hand and reminded me of his presence, but I slapped it away with a grunt.
Don’t touch me ! I yelled, throwing my head back into the pillow and feeling sweat beads trickle down my face, soaking my body.
Don’t push, Wayne’s voice filled the air just as I was about to and I shrieked, trying my hardest to fight the urge and groaning loudly.
More pressure filled me and my body ached. My breathing was heavy and I reached out for Axel, digging my nails into his arm and yanking him closer.
He stroked my hair with his free hand, you’re doing amazing, baby. I love you. You’re going to be a great mother, he said softly. I whimpered.
Now push, Wayne said.
I did as told until it felt like I was hit with more pressure and hot aches. Then, I pushed Axel’s hand away and grunted, clawing at his arm and releasing a drawn-out scream.
All at once, the pressure was gone and a loud crying filled the room.
Relief consumed me alongside exhaustion and I panted, weakly watching the women take my baby from Wayne and clean off all the blood and white stuff.
I’m so proud of you, my love. You did amazing. I love you, Axel cupped my cheek and laid his forehead over mine. I smiled, still trying to catch my breath, and I held my hand over the one he had on my face.
I love you, too, I breathed.
Congratulations, Alpha, Luna, one of the girls pulled our attention away from each other by handing me my baby wrapped in a soft white blanket, it’s a baby girl.
I took and held her to my chest, feeling Axel rub my shoulder soothingly as we stared down at our daughter.