Chapter One
Jay and Steve sat outside the med bay in awkward silence as they waited for the results of the blood test. Jay had told him about her positive pregnancy test, but he wanted to be one-hundred percent sure. Jay squirmed in her seat for a few seconds before clasping her hand over her mouth.
"Are you going to be sick?" Steve questioned and Jay nodded. Steve grabbed a trash bin and put it in front of her. Jay vomited violently as Steve rubbed her back. Bruce walked in with the results.
"Well I guess you both already know what I'm about to say." Bruce sighed. Jay sat up and Steve wiped her mouth with a tissue. Jay took the tissue from him and shied away.
"There are options we can discuss…" Bruce started.
"What? There is one option, keeping this baby and caring for it." Jay growled and faced Bruce, eyes turning yellow.
"Yeah Bruce, wolves can't just get rid of our children." Steve told him.
"With us there is a bond formed at conception, an unbreakable one." Jay said and gently touched her stomach.
"Ok, so you're keeping it. Then we need to schedule an ultrasound and a pelvic exam." Bruce told her and her face flushed.
"Oh… I've never had a pelvic exam before." She confessed.
"Well, I won't be performing it, I'm not an OBGYN, I'm only really qualified to do blood tests and work with genes. I do, however, know the doctor who will be performing the exam and she is an amazing, intelligent doctor, you'll be in good hands. Besides, those personal exams aren't as scary as they may seem." Bruce assured her with a smile. "There is also the matter of your parents and your living arrangements, I know wolves want to be close during the gestation period." Bruce added.
"I'm an emancipated teen, no parents to worry about and I can just have my power and water cut off for awhile and stay with Steve." She suggested.
"That sounds great, I'll order some things for a nest." Steve offered. Jay decided to continue going to school for as long as she could and Steve would continue going on missions. She was moved to Steve's floor and given her own little space. The two took their time to get to know each other and get around the awkwardness. The first night they spent on Steve's floor, Steve sat looking at pillows online while Jay studied.
"You're not allergic to feathers are you?" Steve wondered.
"No, but I prefer plush ones." Jay said bashfully.
"Ok, I'll order some plush pillows and a few weighted blankets. Oh and a heating pad, you'll probably be getting cramps soon." Steve commented.
"Thanks." Jay sighed, Steve looked over and saw that Jay looked upset.
"Is something wrong?" Steve asked and closed his laptop.
"It's just… my biggest worry this year was supposed to be the ACT… and prom… now I'm carrying a strangers baby just because I can't control my wolf side." She cried. Steve got out of his chair and walked over to the couch where Jay was sitting.
"Jay, you're not the only one who lost control. We did this together… and we're going to do this together." Steve told her and rested his hand on her stomach, after a few awkward moments he recoiled.
"Sorry." He apologized.
"It's fine, I'm going to turn in." She was clearly uncomfortable with the contact, which made Steve feel bad.
"Alright, I'll see you in the morning." Jay went to her room and Steve went to his room. The separation was killing him, but they agreed not to share a room or try a romantic relationship until she turned eighteen. As a wolf, he had an instinctive need to be close to his unborn pup and the wolf carrying it, but he had to be respectful toward Jay and her own instincts. He was just counting days till her birthday, so he could at least attempt to be a little closer with her.
The following morning Jay was woken up by her morning sickness. She hunched over the toilet and heaved, Steve walked in and pulled her hair back. Her face turned red and she gasped for air.
"Just breathe." He soothed and patted her back.
"... Water." She said through a coughing fit. Steve got her a cup of water and a washcloth. She took a few sips and cleaned up.
"Are you sure you want to go to school?" Steve questioned and she nodded.
"Yeah, it's going to get worse than this, I need to push through." She sighed and rubbed her tired eyes.
"Ok, I can drop you off on my way to meet Sam." He offered.
"Thanks." After she got dressed they went down to the garage, where Steve's bike was sitting next to Tony's many cars. Normally Steve wouldn't suggest a pregnant woman get on a bike, but werewolves were pretty indestructible, so he was sure she'd be fine, besides he had been on a bike since high school. He dropped her off at Midtown and Jay could feel the other students staring at her.
"I can make dinner tonight, unless I get sent out at the last minute, any special requests?" Steve wanted Jay to feel more at home at the tower, he thought maybe making something she liked would help.
"Stuffed peppers would be nice." She told him.
"Stuffed peppers it is, have a good day." Steve kissed her hand and watched her walk into the building. She stopped in front of the door to talk to Peter and Ned. Jealousy swelled inside of Steve, he pushed it down and sped off.
"Did I just see what I think I saw?" Ned asked.
"Is Steve Rogers your baby daddy?" Peter questioned in whisper.
"Yes, and never say baby daddy again!" She hissed.
"Jay this is illegal, he could get into serious trouble." Peter gasped.
"I'll be 18 soon, just keep this between us until then." She begged.
"I can't believe you're carrying Captain America's child." Ned said in amazement.
"Can we not talk about this anymore? My head is spinning." She sighed and leaned against Peter.
"Have you eaten anything today?" Peter wondered and Jay shook her head. "Let's go to the cafeteria." The day was long and Jay got sick several times. Half of her wanted to be held by Steve, while the other was dreading the idea of seeing him again.
When Jay came home that afternoon, she found Steve cooking in a very patriotic apron. She smiled at him and sat down to do her homework. Steve placed a cup of tea in front of her.
"I can't have caffeine."
"I know, it's decaffeinated. You seem stressed, I thought it might help." She took a sip and sighed.
"It's just been a long day."
"I know this is rough and thing are kind of weird, but I'm going to do everything I can to ensure that you and the baby are safe and happy." He promised.
"Steve… could I… could I kiss you?" She asked. Steve was reluctant, she was so young, it was so wrong.
"Sure." Jay sat up and put her hand on the side of his face. He leaned down as their lips crashed together. He rested his hand on her stomach for a moment before pulling her onto the table, his primal instincts taking over.
"Do you want to do this? We could get into serious trouble." He growled in her ear.
"Steve, I'm already preggers with your baby, how much more shit could we possibly get in?" She questioned.
"Language." He chuckled and started nibbling at her neck.