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I woke up to Clare's moving as she squirmed in my arms. I let her go and she sat up, I did the same, and looked over to her and she was crying I did the only thing that came to my head…I hugged her. "What's wrong?" I asked
"I don't know I just woke up." She said brushing the tears away.
"Why are you crying?" I asked
"I guess I had a sad dream and cried which is what woke me. I don't really remember it." She stated as we turned to the clock.
"It's six am. You have a choice, do you want to shower or do you want to go back to sleep?" I asked
"We showered last night." She giggled.
"Clare we made love in the shower." I clarified.
"I know but we still got clean." She giggled. I nodded knowingly.
"So sleep it is." I said
"Or we could make love in the shower again." She whispered seductively as she ran her hand over my stomach.
"That would wake me up." I chuckled and quickly got out of bed.
"I go to the doctor today at 6." Clare said as she got out of bed.
"Why?" I asked curiously without thinking as I went to my dresser and gathered my uniform.
"I was told that if I took a blood test that they could find out in 24 hours, I would know if I'm pregnant or not. I don't want to take my meds just in case so I'm using tums." She said
"Do you want a baby that bad?" I asked looking at Clare with a raised brow holding my clothes.
"Yes." She said "I read in a magazine that it costs $200,000 to raise a baby from new born to 18. I have twice that saved in my bank the only thing we would need to worry about is us and a house because all that money is going to our baby." She said as we walked into the bathroom
"Ok since you basically have everything set up for our future child what about us I'd have to get a job." I said
"After school. I'll stay at your work with you." She giggled.
"Sounds good, you really don't like being away from me do you?" I asked as I set up the shower, she shook her head "no" suggestively with a smirk across her face as her curls bounced. I looked at her after I made sure the water was the perfect temperature and scooped her up as I started kissing her. She wrapped her legs around my waist as we made our way into the shower and I held her against the wall. I could feel Clare scratching me as I started to thrust inside of her. When we finished I put her down and we got cleaned up.
"I really hope I'm pregnant." Clare chimed.
"Why do you want a baby so bad?" I asked curiously and slightly annoyed that she isn't telling me.
"Because Eli." She said in a saddened voice, I moved closer to her and looked at her.
"Clare, please tell me." I said and even though we were under the shower I could tell she was crying I started to cry too as I wiped a stray tear from her face.
"Because Eli, if I die from a heart attack? You'll be hurt and you could die of a broken heart. When I broke up with you the first time after my heart attack it was because I was afraid to lose you and hurt you, but seeing you hurt like that and moping around killed me I've never cried or felt that bad in my life. I don't want that happening to you again Eli, I can't let you hurt like that and I need to leave part of me behind and this baby will be both of us. He or she will be combined from both of us and will be your reason to live if I ever die." She sobbed as she hugged me, hearing her words made me cry too. I put my thumb under her chin and lifted her head so she was looking at me.
"Clare there's no way in hell I'm letting you die. You're not going to die." I said with a small chuckle, but I understand her logic behind wanting a kid.
"Eli please you can't tell me my logic isn't fathomable." She stated as we broke apart and wiped our eyes.
"I don't think anyone can fathom your logic." I chuckled as she threw a loofa at me causing me to chuckle more. "Do you want a round two?" I asked sardonically.
"Maybe." She said and I looked to the bathroom clock. "Ok we have time for a round two." I chuckled and began kissing her passionately. When our shower was done we got dressed, ate breakfast, and headed off to school.
"You know we can't make love after 8am because that's when your meds wear off." I said as I pulled away.
"Who said I took my night meds?" She asked, I immediately stopped the hearse and put my hand against her heart. "Eli I took them there wasn't a warning label that read 'Don not take if pregnant.' so if I am they won't affect the baby." She said and I continued to drive.
When we got to school I parked Morty and carried Clare so she wouldn't have to walk.
"Um Eli why are you carrying Clare?" Adam asked I looked down to Clare.
"Um…it's personal?" She said sounding like a question.
"What she said." I chuckled
"Guys you're acting weird." Adam whispered leaning in.
"If I tell you, promise not to freak out." Clare said
"Promise." Adam stated holding up his hand
"I'm off my meds." Clare said knowingly.
"So I'm carrying so she won't overwork herself." I said
"Ok…" Adam trailed off and I carried Clare to her locker before putting her down.
"Hi Clare, how are you?" Jake asked causing me to roll my eyes.
"I'm good." Clare said
"Hey Clare." Jake said as he walked to his locker next to Clare's.
"Hi Jake." Clare replied as she grabbed a few books from her locker.
"How are you feeling? I heard you got sick yesterday." He asked sounding a little upset.
"I'm fine." Clare said knowingly
"Good because if you weren't ok I'd have to check on you." Jake said flirting with Clare, I started to clench my jaw together and let it play out.
"I have Eli, he's all I need." Clare said as she shut her locker, I did the same and she turned to me. "Ready to go to class?" She asked and I put her messenger bag around me after taking it from her.
"Ready?" I said and picked her up. Jake gave me an angry look as we walked past him. I didn't really care. When we got to the tutoring room I sat Clare down in her seat and we started our work.
"Eli." Clare said causing me to look up at her. "Bathroom." She said as she handed me her messenger bag I threw it around me, picked her up, grabbed the bathroom pass, and ran to the girl's bathroom.
"Take strides." I said as I put Clare down she walked slightly fast as she walked in the bathroom holding her mouth. Ten minutes later she emerged.
"I don't know why I'm still getting sick I'm off my medicine." Clare said
"Clare you just got off them and the effects will wear off soon." I stated as I looked at her pill bottle. Clare nodded and I picked her back up. "Did you make it?" I asked
"To the sink." She said as she laid her head on my shoulder while I carried her to the tutouring room. When we got back there I sat her down in her seat and we began working again. When the belle rang for English I carried Clare and her bag as well as mine as I walked to class.
"Still carrying Clare?" Adam asked as he moved to my side.
"I'm getting the special treatment." Clare said sticking out her tongue.
"Why are you off your meds anyway I thought you liked doing things on your own without having to worry?" Adam asked
"I'll tell you and Alli tomorrow." Clare said happily.
"And today just gets weirder and weirder." Adam chuckled as Alli walked up to us wearing both a confused look and a bright neon jacket that could possibly glow on its own causing us to stop.
"Alli you know I despise bright colours." I said averting my eyes.
"Anyone have sun glasses?" Adam asked referring to Alli's jacket.
"Guys it's not that bad." Alli giggled
"Alli that jacket is too bright even for you. Why are you wearing it?" Clare asked
"I lost a bet with someone and had to trade jackets for the day." Alli groaned "I could really use some sun glasses." She said and I chuckled "I'm beginning to hate bright colours now." Alli whined
"Wait back up, someone willingly wears that?" I asked curiously
"She's in eleventh grade she's starting drama class today." Alli said and Clare, Adam, and I looked at each other as to say it was unreal.
"Great she has class with us." Clare groaned
"Why is Eli carrying Clare?" Alli asked Adam.
"Clare's off her meds." Adam answered
"Why?" She asked
"We'll tell you tomorrow." I said happily and she hugged me and we made our way to class.
School came to an end faster than I expected it to and I didn't see a girl wearing Alli's jacket in Drama class which was a plus. We didn't do much in the class either since Clare and I are late arrivals everyone else was getting ready for the winter play. After school Clare and I went home.
"Hi babies." CeCe chimed from the kitchen.
"Hi CeCe." Clare and I both groaned
"What's wrong?" CeCe asked
"Clare has a doctor's appointment at five thirty to see if she's pregnant or not. She's getting a blood test done." I said
"Try watching TV it should help with the time." She said and we did just that.
"Dinner." CeCe said causing me and Clare to look at the clock it's now four thirty it's only been an hour.
When five came Clare and I headed to the doctors and waited patiently in the waiting room. "I hope I'm pregnant." Clare said
"I know." I replied.
"Clare Edwards." A nurse called causing both me and Clare to stand up and follow her. We walked into the back room and Clare sat on the bed there as the doctor came in.
"Clare how are you feeling?" The doctor asked
"I'm fine can you just take my blood. I haven't had my meds or anything and I've been taking it easy." She stated "It sucks, but if I'm pregnant it'll be well worth it." Clare smiled
"I carried her to and from the classes we had as well as to the bathroom." I stated honestly.
"Ok. I'll take your blood now since you seem to really want this." She said and began to draw blood from Clare. "I'll be back in ten minutes." She stated as she left with a vile of Clare's blood.
"So if you are?" I asked
"I'll be very happy." Clare said
"I'll be happy too." I stated knowingly.
"And we'll be a family." Clare smiled.
"I know." I said and walked over to her. "I can't believe I'm saying this but I hope you're pregnant." I whispered and kissed her head.
"I have the results and Clare you're pregnant." The doctor said
"Clare we're having a baby!" I exclaimed as I picked her up, hugged her, and spun her around.
"Don't celebrate just yet, there are precautions you need to take. First I want you to start taking tums, for headaches take Tylenol, for your heart you're going in a wheelchair." The doctor said "You should know how to use it right?" She asked as she got a wheelchair out of a walk in closet for Clare.
"Yes." Clare said
"Here's a list of do's and don'ts for you and I need you back in three weeks sooner. If you feel really back stomach pain it's normal, but if there's blood it's not so watch what you take." She said and I looked over the list as Clare got into her wheelchair. "This is yours. It's to hear the baby's heartbeat, but you won't be able to hear it until your fourth or fifth week." the doctor said
"Thanks Dr. Lowinski." Clare smiled as we made our way out.
"School is going to be different now." I said knowingly
"Today was different." Clare said
"Jake did look like he was going to kill me." I chuckled
"I wouldn't let him." She stated with a slight giggle and smile.
"Also be careful when you have sex you two." Doctor Lowinski told us I nodded.
"We'll wait until she takes her night meds." I said knowing that since Clare's off her meds making love during the day will affect her heart. We made our way outside of the office and I put Clare in Morty and put her wheelchair in the back.
"Now to tell our parents." I said happily as I held Clare's hand.
"Eli I'm so happy." She giggled
"Me too." I said knowingly as we stopped in front of her house.
"Eli why don't we tell her Friday?" Clare asked
"Because, she's your mom and she's lonely. Remember how sad you were when your dad died?" I asked her and she nodded.
"I forgot about that, but she thinks I'm over your house I should call her." Clare said
"Clare, I think surprising her is best." I said knowingly.
"Ok." Clare said and I hopped out, got Clare's wheelchair, put her in it, and walked to the door.
"Should I knock or just go in?" I asked
"Just go in?" Clare asked and I turned the knob.
"Harder." Clare's mom moaned, I chuckled and shut the door.
"We should've called." I chuckled as I looked at Clare, her face holding a blush on it.
"Now I know why she was dead set on me spending the weekdays with you." Clare said as she looked at her lap still blushing.
"Let's go home." I said as I wheeled her away. I put her in Morty before putting her wheelchair in the back and hopping in my side.
"Do you think Bullfrog and CeCe will over react?" Clare asked
"Most likely." I chuckled knowing they would. When we got home I pulled into the driveway and helped Clare out before pushing her inside.
"Clare, why are you in a wheelchair?" CeCe asked as I shut the door.
"I'm pregnant." She said happily
'I'm going to be a grandmom!" CeCe said excitedly as I wheeled Clare into the living room. Dinner was exciting to say the least and full of baby talk before getting ready for bed with Clare. I laid down on my side with Clare's back against me and let my arm rest against her stomach.
"Eli?" Clare whispered.
"Hmm?" I asked back softly
"I love you and our baby." She muttered
"I love you both as well." I said as I rubbed her stomach with my thumb and we dozed off to sleep.
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