Chapter 1: Just Relax, Take it Easy
Gamora paced throughout the room, her heart pounding and her palms sweating. She felt nauseous, but she wasn't sure if that was entirely a result of nerves.
Peter entered, and looked at her concernedly as their eyes met.
"Hey, you okay?"
"I don't know…" She said, shaking her head, tears pooling in her eyes.
"What's the matter?" He asked, pulling her into his arms. She leaned her head on his shoulder, and heaved a heavy sigh.
"I have something I need to tell you."
"Tell me."
"First, you promise you won't overreact?"
"Sure. What is it, hun? You're scaring me."
She sighed again, and lightly pulled away from him to cautiously meet his eyes.
"I'm pregnant."
Peter's eyes lit up, and his face broke into a huge smile.
"What?"
Gamora's face contorted in surprise.
"You're not upset?"
"Of course not! How long have you known?"
"A few days. I'm sorry I couldn't do this sooner, it just…took me a while to process everything."
"You don't have to apologize! Did you think I wouldn't be excited or something?"
"You're excited? Really?" She said nervously, her voice filled with uncertainty.
"Well, yeah! I've…always wanted to be a dad." He responded shyly, rubbing the back of his neck. "What about you?"
"I don't know. I guess I've never really thought about it. It's not that I'm upset about the baby, I'm just…" she paused, searching her brain for the right word. "Terrified."
"Well, we raised Groot. And he turned out alright. How much harder can another kid be?" He joked.
"I'm serious."
"I know. I'm a little scared, too. But we've made it through everything else, this is just the next thing, right?" He pulled her closer, his arms feeling comforting around her waist.
"I guess…"
"Hey." He said softly, gently turning her face towards him so their eyes met. "I'm here for you, no matter what happens. Okay?"
Gamora was finally able to bring herself to smile.
"Okay."
She pulled herself up on her toes and kissed him.
"I love you so much."
"I love you, too." Said Peter.
He placed a gentle hand on Gamora's stomach and she placed her hand on top of his.
"That goes for you too, little munchkin." Peter continued, bending down to kiss her belly.