Hey Everyone!
So surprised by how much everyone liked the first chapter! I know it was short, and I'm hoping to make them longer!
Thank you!
-Missskittles144
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"I need help over here," Spiderman called out as Gwen Stacy rested in his arms.
"Yes right this way," a nurse said as she jumped up from her desk and led them to a room.
"She's conscious. She took a good fall. I managed to catch her but she blacked out for a few seconds," he said, choking up at the last bit.
"Don't worry about me," Gwen said as she tried to smile.
"You know I will," he said as he opened the window in her hospital room and shot a web out. "I must go. Take care of her!"
Just as he finished his sentence and was about to jump Gwen looked panicked. "Where are you going?"
"Just relax Spiderman has to go, but Peter will be here soon," he said quietly so that only she would hear.
Gwen smiled as he leaped out the window.
At that moment a doctor walked in. "Saved by Spiderman? Lucky girl. My name is Dr. Robertson and I will be taking care of you this evening."
"I'm Gwen Stacy," she said awkwardly.
"I am familiar with you. You were on the news once for Oscorp is that correct?" he asked as he raised an eyebrow.
Unsure of how to answer Gwen just bit her lip. "It's only been 5 minutes since my near-death situation and Oscorp is already in my face again," Gwen thought nervously. Her stomach began to turn. "Breath Gwen, or you're going to be sick. Peter will be here soon."
Dr. Robertson pulled her out of her thoughts as he spoke up. "When you came in Miss Stacy, we took a blood sample," he began hesitantly.
"I know but why does that have to do anything? Is something wrong?" Gwen said, as that uneasy feeling of nausea came back.
"Well we are unsure at the moment. Miss Stacy are you aware that you are pregnant?" the doctor asked, raising an eyebrow.
"No... no...I...I... there's no way...I couldn't...is anything wrong?" she asked.
"As of this moment we are unsure. In a few minutes we would like to do an ultrasound. I don't wish to alarm you, but a fall like that may have been fatal," he said sympathetically. "Is there anyone we can call for you?"
"No... no... this... this can't be happening!" Gwen cried out.
"What's wrong Gwen!" Peter said as he ran into the room and to her side. His heart sank as he saw tears stream down her face. He sat down on her bed and held her hand."Gwen please talk to me," he pleaded as his brown eyes met hers. "You're ok right?"
"I'll give you two a minute," Dr. Robertson said, as he backed out of the room and shut the door behind him.
"What's wrong sweet heart? Please tell me that you're ok," Peter said, as he stumbled through his words and held back tears.
"Peter... it's ummm... wow I don't know how to tell you this," Gwen said, as she wiped away tears and sobbed.
"You can tell me anything. I'm here no matter what. Just tell me like you used to explain your science experiments to me," he replied, as he tried to reassure her.
"Ok. Well... Peter only someone like you could have survived the whiplash that I did... it's not me that I am crying over," Gwen said, as she burst into tears again.
Peter wrapped her in a hug and held her there. She cried into his shoulder and clung onto him. "Someone like me... but Gwen you aren't like me. There's no way unless...," his eyes widened and he pulled back to look her in the eyes.
Gwen just looked down and nodded. "I umm... I'm pregnant Peter, or maybe...," she said as she drifted off in thought.
A tear went down Peter's face as he placed a hand under her chin and lifted it to look her in the eyes. "Gwen... what do you mean by maybe?" he said, his voice shaking.
She could barely look him in the eyes. Tears threatened to pour over again. "It came up on the blood test, but they are unsure as to whether or not the fall was fatal." Peter began to sob. Tears fell down his face. Gwen pulled him into a hug as he began to cry uncontrollably. "We don't know for sure. The doctor is coming back," she said.
Peter pulled back and nodded. He looked up at Gwen then placed a hand on her still-flat stomach. "Listen little one. I know things are rough, but I love you. Please stay so that we get the chance to meet you," Peter said.
Just then the doctor walked in. "Alright. Let's see what is going on. This will be cold," he said, as he put a gel on Gwen's stomach. Peter stayed by her side holding her hand. "Sometimes, in early stages it can be hard to get a visual." Gwen and Peter looked at the screen in desperation. "I'm sorry but it looks like-hang on... right there," as he focused on a spot the sound of a heart beat filled the room. Peter and Gwen began to cry. He kissed her.
"Please tell me everything is ok," Peter said, as he looked at Dr. Robertson.
"You two are very blessed to have a healthy baby. I'm going to schedule an appointment in a few weeks from now to check up and get you some vitamins. Congratulations," he said, as he walked out.
Peter kissed Gwen again and pulled away to look her in the eyes. "Are we really doing this?"
"I think so," Gwen said, as she bit her lip. "I'm sorry to put you through all of this."
"Gwen don't you ever say that. You've made me the happiest man alive tonight. Let's go home. We can figure everything out in the morning."
" I don't want to go home Peter. You won't be there."
"Don't worry. You can stay at my Aunt May's tonight. You're not leaving my sight," he said, as he smiled at her.
After checking in with the doctor one last time they made their way to Aunt May's house via taxi. Normally Peter would have taken them there with his webs but Peter insisted that they take the longer way and not risk their baby again.
"Are you sure she won't mind?" Gwen asked worriedly, as they walked up the steps of the front porch.
"Relax. She's my Aunt and you're my family," he replied, as he grinned at her. It sent butterflies through her stomach. As he opened the door he found his aunt waiting up for him.
"PETER PARKER YOU'VE HAD ME WORRIED SICK! I- what's this," Aunt May said, looking at Gwen who had a tear stained face.
"I'm sorry Aunt May. We can't tell you the full story tonight. What you need to know is that Gwen is pregnant. She nearly died, but Spider man saved her life. We found out when he brought her to the hospital and blood tests were done," Peter said.
"Oh my. Sweet heart we will talk more in the morning. Gwen sweetie you stay as long as you need," Aunt May said, as she walked over and hugged the two of them. "For now, get some sleep. I'm going to make sure that you eat a good breakfast in the morning to keep both of you healthy," she said, as she looked at Gwen.
"Thank you Aunt May," Peter said, as he led Gwen upstairs. "This is my room," Peter said, as he opened the door. "It's not much. I'll get you one of my shirts. You can wear it to bed and we can get some of your stuff in the morning if you want."
"Thanks Peter," Gwen said, as he dug through his drawers and handed her a black t-shirt.
"You're welcome. The bathroom is just through there if you need a minute," he replied as he pointed to a door at the back of his room.
In a few moments Gwen was back. Peter was already in bed and a lamp was on. She quietly walked over and got in beside him. Peter rolled over and turned off the lamp.
"Gwen?" he asked, a few moments after it was quiet.
"Yes Peter?" she replied.
"I just want you to know that tonight was surprise, a pleasant one, and I love you."
"I love you too Peter," Gwen said, as she smiled before falling asleep in his embrace, feeling safe for the first time in a long time.
