Yeah. I'm addicted to writing this story. Deal with it. Chapter 2 :D Enjoy.
C H A P T E R T W O
After the first screening life went on so quickly I didn't realize how big my baby bump was getting and I hadn't told anyone. Me and Sam had organized to travel back to Lima where everyone apart from Rachel, Kurt and Blaine had stayed there but they were visiting for a little while anyway. So we were sat waiting as the plane descended into Ohio where we would catch a cab to Brittany and Artie's house.
The door swung open and I was engulfed by a hug from Brittany. I laughed and waited as she did the same to Sam. She invited us in and we all joined the group of new directions sat in her living room. "Hey, guys!" I said excitedly as everyone rung in with their greetings. "So me and Quinn have some exciting news so we thought we would make this trip, not only to see you all but to tell you in person." Sam started and looked at me to carry on. "Well, um… Most of you all have children now after we all got out of college and well, I'm pregnant!" I said and everyone erupted in congratulations and I got hugs and kisses off everyone in the room.
After everything had died down a little they were all sharing little stories about how their life was going. I had my hand on my stomach. The bump may only be little but it felt really defined. I felt Sam's hand slip over to my stomach too so his hand was covering mine and most of my stomach when Brittany was half way through her story of how she found a feather in the park.
After a long weekend back in Ohio they were back in CA and I had a slight craving for pop tarts. So I would regularly get Sam to make me a plateful of pop tarts. I remember another time when we was watching a comedy and I randomly started bawling my eyes out at a bunny eating a carrot. Sam had jokingly said, "Oh no, the baby hormones have started." And I replied by slapping him playfully on the thigh.
Day by day the due date drew closer. They had gone for screenings regularly and were both going to work. Luckily, Quinn could work a little from home because of her job as a estate agent but Sam worked as a health and safety officer and was out of the house more than me. So one day I decided to go to the mall and pick up some more clothes for when I would explode. So I got in my car and turned on the radio as I hummed along to the songs. 'The lady is a tramp' came on and I laughed slightly as I remembered Puck singing this in glee club all of those years ago.
I picked up a few outfits that were all from the maternity section that would last me all the way through my pregnancy and got home to Sam being there with a bowl of chips and soda watching a game on TV. "Hey Babe" He said as I walked passed kissing him on the cheek.
"Hi. Just been to the mall." I replied.
"What did you get?" He said, sitting up and turning to see me put my multiple bags on the dining room table. "Just, stuff… Clothes… from the maternity section." I replied.
"Oh, cool… want to watch a movie later?" He asked.
"Yes! That's another thing I got. I picked up 'I am number 4' From wal*mart because I remember you wanting to get it and plus, there is someone who looks exactly like me in it too." I answered and fished around in one bag until I pulled it out on blue ray. I walked over to Sam and gave him it. He took it and inspected the back. "Thank you" He said and pulled me forward to kiss me on the lips. I smiled against his lips but pulled back when a sharp pain shot through my stomach and back. I managed to hide it because it wasn't that bad. "Something wrong?" Sam said sitting up and spinning around.
"Nope. Everythings fine. " I lied. To make it convincing I added a smile and turned around. Another pain only worse. "Ow! Crap! Crap!" I shouted grabbing the little lump on my stomach and sat on the ground. Sam shot up like a rocket.
"What's wrong? Is the baby coming?" He replied kneeling down next to me and putting one hand on my stomach and taking one of my hands. "No, douche bag!" I panted. "I'm fine just cramps and back ache. I'll be fine in a minute just help me up and over there." I added and lifted my hand from my stomach to point in the general direction of the sofa nearest to us. He nodded and helped me up carefully and practically carried me over to the sofa. He laid me down gently, delicately almost as if I was the thinnest piece of glass that he could not break. I smiled at him as he sat on the floor near my stomach and placed his hand on top of mine which had gone back there to comfort me. That's when I knew he was going to be the best father to our kid.
The rest of the month passed like a blur. I was getting more frequent cramps and other pains but it was all worth it for the end result. We had had a few sonograms since the first and you could clearly see the baby's head now. One thing that really surprised me is when Rachel Berry from high school showed up at our doorstep. Sam was out at work so it was just Quinn because she had finished work early. The door knocked and Quinn slowly rose from her position on the sofa and swung the door open. "Hi, Quinn!" Rachel practically sung. Yup still the annoying voice.
"Hey, Rachel. Do you want to come in?" I replied. I did like Rachel it's just when she spoke she could get a little annoying. "Sure!" She said and I stepped aside for her to come in. I shut the door behind her and lead her over to our living room. I took my place back and invited her to sit next to me. "How are you?" She asked, eying my stomach. "Good thank you and how about yourself?" I replied.
"Excellent actually! I landed a role in wicked!" She answered and clapped.
"Wow Rachel! That's awesome. But if you don't mind me asking, why are you in California?" I asked.
"Oh, because the role is for the production here in LA but I thought I might drop by and see how you are. Where's Sam?" Rachel said.
"Oh, that's cool and he is at work. Although," Quinn started looking at the clock over the mantle piece, "He should be home anytime." And as if on cue, Sam walked in and saw me and Rachel talking. "Rachel!" Sam said and walked over. He gave me a kiss and then gave her a hug and a peck on the cheek which she returned. I moved up closer to Rachel so he could sit on the same sofa. "How have you been? And how's Finn?" Sam said, moving a hand protectively around me.
"I'm good thanks and so is Finn. He is out looking for an apartment right now." She replied.
"Oh, I would invite you to stay here but there isn't enough room although you are welcome to visit whenever you would like." I said and smiled at her.
"Thank you. I will take that into account." Rachel said and smiled. "Anyway. I must be off… lines to learn and other things like that. I'll text you?" Rachel added and pecked me and then Sam on the cheek. "Sure." I replied and smiled as I and Sam got up to see her to the door. Once she was gone Sam pressed me up against the wall and pressed his lips to mine. It wasn't a pressured kiss or a over sensitive one… It was sweet and calm. Once we pulled back we were both gasping for air. "What was that for?" I said. "I just missed the taste of your lips." Sam said and took my hand. He lead me back into the front room and sat me back down in the same place.