Author's Notes: I am overwhelmed by the response this story has been getting. I am incredibly thankful for all your support and your readership. It really keeps me going. It is exciting to hear of your views and your hopes for this story.
I love the suggestions for back stories on Tina and Mike's meeting and blossoming relationship and the proposal. I'm currently bouncing around ideas, and perhaps will have those back stories out in the next chapter or the one after it. I need to check my story timeline for that.
I'm glad that this story leaves people smiling. Admittedly, it's a rather fluffy story, but it hopefully does its work in pulling at the heartstrings. I'm loving their relationship and the things they are going through.
I thought that my next update would not be in a while, but it turns out that I still had time to spare before my surgery to write another chapter. Perhaps the next chapter may take a while before it will go out.
On a side note, I'd like to write a one-shot on Tina/Mike. This may be an incredibly lengthy one. I'm not yet sure. I'm just currently taken by the whole Tina/Mike romance. I hope that Glee Season 2 does not disappoint.
Disclaimer: Glee belongs to Fox.
"What is wrong with you?"
Tina winced as she listened to Kurt rant on the other line but allowed a small smile to play on her lips. She rolled onto her back, and laid her head on Mike's lap, grinning up at him while he watched the late night news. Sparing her a small smile before turning back to the news, one of his hands dropped just bellow her chest and absently stroked her sides. Tine smiled serenely at the gesture and lay comfortably on the couch.
"We thought it was a fun way of telling people," she returned to Kurt.
"Sure, fun. If you're an uncivilized caveman," snipped Kurt, clearly irritated. "What's wrong with you two? Is everything just fun and games for you? Is it just too much to ask from you to at least call your best friends when you find out your pregnant? I mean, you don't break your back in the process. Why can't you be like normal friends and tell us first before you go online and shout it out to the world,"
Tina idly played with the hem of Mike's sleeve while listening to Kurt. "I don't see what the big deal is. At least now you know,"
"The big deal is, we have best friends rights!" Kurt muttered, indignant. "If you are pregnant, we deserve to know before the rest of the world. I refuse to be the last to know if one of my best friends is pregnant or not. It is a social faux pas, Tina!"
"Aw, I'm so glad you care about our pregnancy," Tina grinned.
Kurt sighed on the other line, clearly defeated. "I do not even want to think how you are planning to tell your parents,"
"I'm sure you don't,"
"Oh, the horror," Kurt mumbled. "Seriously, Tina, I'm happy for you two," he said in softer tone, smiling slowly. "Though I would have appreciated a phone call, but I'm still glad to know that there's a baby coming along for you two. Congratulations,"
"Thanks, Kurt,"
"Though be reminded that I refuse to see your child dressed in any department store chic in hideous wildlife patterns and pastel overtones. As the most fashionable of all us, I shall oversee all your baby clothes shopping. If you even try to go Goth on this kid, I will steal your child while you are sleeping and save its future," Kurt said.
Tina laughed. "I don't know if I should be thankful or scared," She absently rubbed her belly. "And hey, I'm no longer Goth,"
"You still have these hideous skull necklaces that you wear on occasion,"
"Those are cute!" Tina retaliated. "Mike likes them. You like my skull necklaces right?" Getting an absent nod from Mike, she chuckled. "He does, Kurt,"
"Sure he does. For whatever kinky sex role playing you do,"
Tina let out a shrill shriek of laughter, instantly turning red and turning to Mike trying to figure out if he heard Kurt or not. Laughing when he shot her a confused glance, she sat up and shook her head. "Kurt!" she laughed, sitting next to Mike and running hand through her hair.
"I'm sure it's true," Kurt sounded smug. "Anyway, it's getting late and I'd rather not discuss your sex life with you," Both of them shared a breathy chuckle. "Tina, I'm really happy for you. Congratulations. I have a couple of shows this week, let's meet maybe during the weekend with Rachel and Finn, if he's in town,"
"Thanks, Kurt," Tina smiled. "We'll see you soon,"
"Lovely. Consider me now officially your baby's Fairy Godmother," Kurt chuckled. "Bye, Tina. Send my congratulations to Mike, and touch his abs for me, will you?"
Tina laughed and looked at Mike. "Sure, I will. Bye, Kurt. Love you," Chuckling, she ended the call and dropped her phone next to her. "Kurt's crazy," she chuckled.
"What did he say?" asked Mike, taking note of Tina's amused state.
"Kurt's being Kurt," Tina replied cryptically, grinning up at him and kissing him below the jaw line. "He sends his congratulations," she said. Offering him another kiss, she giggle against his neck and allowed her hand to dive under his shirt and dance around his abs, earning a breathy chuckle from Mike. "And he told me to touch your abs for him,"
Mike chuckled, grinning at the sensation of Tina's warm hand on his stomach. Throwing an arm around her, and switching of the television, he proceeded to kiss her fully. "Of course, that's a request that you had to follow,"
Tina gave him a cat like grin and allowed her fingertips to drum enticingly just below his belly button. "You know I like to follow orders," She kissed him slowly, earning a low groan from him.
"Oh, I know," Mike swallowed and kissed her again. Grinning against her eager lips and feeling her wandering hands. "Remind me to thank Kurt the next time we see him,"
Tina giggled and kissed him right below the ear. She stood up and tugged at his hand, leading them out of the living room and into their bedroom. "Kurt has the best ideas,"
Resuming with their groping, Mike tugged off Tina's t-shirt, and kissed her exposed neck. "That he does," he grinned against her neck and began to fiddle with the clasp of her bra. "That he does,"
The following morning both were roused from their sleep by the shrill ringing of their phone. Tina groaned and lifted her head from the crook of Mike's neck. Mike mumbled incoherently and hugged her naked form in hopes of catching a few more minutes of sleep. Sighing, Tina rolled on top of Mike's chest and reached for the cordless phone on top of his nightstand.
"Hello?" Tina mumbled, while lying on top of Mike. She offered him a sleepy smile as he hugged her and idly stroked her bare back.
"Tina, honey!" Tina's mother, Jane, greeted ecstatically.
"Mom, hi!" Tina grinned and nudged Mike playfully. He stared at in interest, pushing away some stray strands of hair from her face.
"Tina, honey! We got your mail. Oh, honey!" Her mother sounded like she was about to cry. "Honey!"
"Mom?" Tina looked amused. "Are you crying?"
"Honey! You're pregnant!" There was a small sniffle. "My baby is having a baby!"
Tina got a little teary eyed. "Mom, you're making me cry," she tugged at Mike's hair and swallowed. "Don't cry, Mom!"
"I can't help it!" Her mother sniffled dramatically and the line got a bit scratchy as she shifted the receiver in her hand. "You're having a baby, finally! Honey, I'm so happy for you two. This is such a blessing,"
"Thanks, Mom," a tear rolled down Tina's cheek, and she smiled as Mike hugged her and cradled her cheek, brushing the tear away with his thumb. "We're really excited. This all came as a surprise, it's a little early for us, but we just love this whole baby ordeal nonetheless. Mike is really excited," Tina shared a loving look with Mike. "He's going to be a great dad,"
"Aw, honey," Tina's mom gushed. "I can't wait to see the two of you on Thanksgiving. Your father and I are so excited to finally have a grandchild,"
"We're glad," replied Tina. "I was kind of worried that dad might try to flyover and shoot Mike,"
"Honey, your dad's happy, here let me give him the phone," There were a few muted sounds and scratchy noises before Tina's father got on the line. "Tina?"
"Dad, hi!" Tina grinned widely as Mike stared at her in silent interest. "Good morning, grandpa,"
"Er, yes, yes," Tina's father, John, mumbled. "Congratulations, you two. Kind of early, but if it's a grandchild, all is well,"
"Aw, thanks, dad," Tina smiled. "Do you want to talk to Mike?" Her smile widened when Mike suddenly looked wide awake and cradled the phone to his ear. He shot her a dirty look before trying to listen attentively to Tina's father.
"Hi John, er, Sir, eh, Dad, uh…John, hi, good morning," Mike sputtered.
"Hi, son," Tina's father sounded amused. "I see you two are pregnant,"
"Er, yeah. We are, well Tina is, I just, you know, uh, helped," Mike blinked. "Uh, wait. I'm helping her, now, right now,"
Tina's father chuckled. "It's okay, son. It's okay," he grinned. "I'm glad Tina has someone like you that's helping her. I'm happy to know that we're having a grandchild with you,"
"Thank you, sir, uh, John," Mike shared a quick glance with Tina.
"Congratulations, Mike," Tina father sounded proud. "I'm looking forward to seeing you two when you go home for Thanksgiving,"
"We're really excited about all of its," shared Mike, he smiled slowly. "I'm really excited,"
"Fatherhood is a wonderful job," John said. "I can't wait to see you in a few months, son," He paused. "We have a lot to discuss,"
Mike's smile faltered for a moment, thinking that perhaps this was a silent threat. Clearing his throat, he shifted uncomfortably and glanced briefly at Tina. "Thanks, I'll give you back to Tina," he said and handed the receiver back to his sleepy fiancé. "Wake up, Tee," he nudged her as she lifted her head off his chest.
"Dad?" Tina mumbled. "You didn't threaten to kill Mike, right?" She smiled when she heard a hearty chuckle at the other end. "Good. Thanks for calling us, dad. We'll see you on Thanksgiving,"
"Congratulations, Tee. Expect more calls from us now. I'm sure your mother wants to be on top this whole baby situation,"
"I'm sure she will," Tina smiled. "I love you, dad. Tell mom that I love her too,"
"I will. We love you, Tee, congratulations again,"
"Thanks, bye, dad," Tina grinned at Mike ending the phone call and placing it back on the nightstand. Her head dropped back onto Mike's chest, and she idly played with his hair. "See, all is well,"
"Hmm," Mike hummed, rubbing her back dotingly. He smiled and eyed her sleepily. "Yeah,"
Kissing him briefly, Tina rolled off of his chest and lay next to Mike. Pulling their blanket over her chest, she sat up, leaned over him and briefly kissed him on the cheek, before slipping out of bed. Picking up his t-shirt from the ground, she slipped it on, and stared at Mike's sprawled out form on the bed. "Aren't you going to wake up soon?"
He eyed her appreciatively and pouted. "Can't we skip work today?"
Tina rolled her eyes. "We aren't in high school anymore, Mike. And besides, I've missed work already last week, I can't do it again today," She offered him a sly smile. "Maybe we can stay in bed all day this weekend,"
"Bring on the weekend, baby,"
Laughing, Tina turned on her heels and walked out their bedroom, heading to the kitchen in hopes of starting breakfast (and finding something to eat that she might be able to stomach). Both Mike and Tina spent the rest of the day receiving calls and messages from friends and family sending their congratulations to the couple. Tina received another tearful greeting from Mike's mother, Ellen, who promised to send her Mike's old baby pictures in the coming days.
"Mike was the cutest baby ever," gushed Ellen over the phone while Tina was on her lunch break. Tina just giggled and could not wait for the possible blackmail material. "I'm sure you two will have the cutest looking baby there is,"
"I'm sure," Tina echoed, grinning.
"Oh honey, this is absolutely the best," Ellen beamed. "Motherhood is the best thing on earth. It's absolutely amazing to be able to carry a little being inside your womb for nine months, then after all that period of waiting, you finally see that lovely bundle of joy, holding it in your arms, feeling its warmth…"
Tina smiled and listened to Mike's mother talk about the joys of motherhood, adding embarrassing baby details of Mike's childhood. "We're very excited, Ellen, uh, mom,"
"You should seriously call me mom," chided Ellen. "With your wedding and all,"
"Right," Tina chuckled, absently eyeing her half-eaten sandwich. She was starting to feel nauseous again.
"Speaking about your wedding," Ellen began. "How is that going to work? Are you going to wait until the baby is born or do it before? If you do it before the baby is born, you might have problems with the wedding dress," She sounded amused.
Nausea forgotten, Tina looked startled as realization dawned upon her. She looked down at her engagement ring, and swallowed. "I—we, we really didn't think about that yet," She rubbed her cheek, suddenly feeling stressed. "Oh my god,"
"You're due in March, dear. The wedding's scheduled in April,"
"Getting rid of all the baby weight that fast is impossible!" Tina wailed, thanks to her hormones. Sparing a brief glance at her surprised coworkers, she looked panicked. "Oh no!"
"Honey, honey," Ellen tried to appease Tina. "You and Mike should talk about what your plans are. Maybe you want to move your wedding to later date, so that you can rest after giving birth. Because believe me, honey, after this baby gets born, you'll barely get any sleep,"
Tina sighed. With all the baby excitement she realized that they forgot about their whole wedding plans. And with Kurt and Mercedes (and with Rachel and Quinn on the side) having proclaimed themselves as their wedding planners, things could easily take a turn towards disaster.
"The wedding!" Tina exclaimed later that evening announcing her arrival to Mike, dropping onto their couch and offering him a very panicked looked. When nothing registered, she slapped his thigh. "We're supposed to get married next year!"
"Uh, yes, we are," Mike winced, rubbing his thigh and faintly wondering where she acquired such strength.
Panic suddenly bubbling over, which she once again chalked up to her hormones, Tina sat in front of Mike and held onto his bicep, trying to shake some sense into him. "We're having a baby in March!"
"Yes," Mike nodded.
"We wanted to get married in April,"
"So?"
"What's wrong with you?" Tina slapped his bicep. "I'm going to give a birth to a human being the size of a watermelon. I can't just go and put on a wedding dress the next month," She stopped, as something dawned on her. "Oh god, I don't even have a gown yet!" She began to look teary eyed. "This is horrible! I'm gaining weight, I can't try on dresses when I'm the size of Mars, that's impossible,"
"Tina…Tina!" Mike swallowed, watched Tina sniffle and release a small sob. He grabbed her forearms and pulled her into a hug, and shushed her. "Tina, stop, honey, breathe,"
"Mike," Tina mumbled into his chest, she fisted his t-shirt and snuggled into his embrace. "I'm ruining this, I'm sorry. I know we wanted to get married early next year,"
Mike cradled her face, rubbed her cheeks with his thumbs and kissed her lips. "Shhh," he whispered, holding her gaze and leaning his forehead against hers. "I love you, and that's all that matters,"
Tina closed her eyes, swallowing, and steadied her breathing. "It's just that…"
"We can talk about the wedding, it doesn't matter where it is, when it will be, or what you'll be wearing," Mike told her holding her gaze. "We're together, we're having a baby, and I love you, and that's all that matters,"
Tina listened, watching him with teary eyes. She offered him a small, teary smile and she nodded. "I love you," she whispered. Leaning forward, she kissed him and hugged Mike, releasing a shuddering breath. "I'm sorry for going crazy,"
"I love your crazy," Mike mumbled into her hair.
Tina settled into his embrace and leaned back against him. "So what do you want to do now?" she asked, while blankly watching the television.
Mike's hand dropped to her hand, idly fiddling with the engagement ring gave her. He smiled down at it and nudged her playfully. "We can't have you not fit into your wedding gown, now can we?" he sounded amused.
Tina interlaced their hands and offered his hand a soft squeeze. "But I want us to be married next year,"
"We can do it next year, hell, we can do it this year, tonight, tomorrow, I don't care," He kissed her temple. "We can set the wedding date after the baby is born, a couple of months after we all get settled in," Mike touched her belly, rubbed it lovingly. "It would be nice to have the baby with us at the wedding,"
Tina covered his hand on top of his, and she smiled at the idea. "That would be nice," she mused. The image of a baby in a tiny tux or a frilly gown crossed her mind, and she smiled.
"Tee, it doesn't matter when the wedding is. All that matters is that we're together, all three us," he hugged her and kissed her temple again. "We can start planning slowly for the wedding, while we wait for the baby to come, so that after the baby is born, we don't have to worry too much about things about the wedding. And besides, Kurt and Mercedes – and on very dangerous occasions, Rachel – will be around to help us, so we don't have to worry too much,"
Tina sighed, leaning against Mike's shoulder. "I guess you're right," She squeezed his hand that rested on top of her stomach. "Maybe I should talk to Kurt and Mercedes about dress hunting already, maybe now is the time to try to find a gown before I start ballooning into unimaginable proportions,"
Mike chuckled and allowed both of his hands to rest on her stomach. "I'm sure you'll look beautiful with a very pregnant belly,"
Tina laughed and leaned up, kissing him in appreciation. "I need you to keep saying that as the months come by, and we'll all be happy," She grinned, eyes shining. "I'm excited,"
Mike cupped her face, and smiled at her. Thinking of the prospect of their future, their baby, and the family they were starting, Mike felt his heart flutter and his feeling for Tina to simply warm his insides. He never felt so at home than he did right now, with Tina in his arms. Leaning forward, he smiled and kissed her. "I'm excited too," he whispered. Things were perfect, in their own crazy little way. "I love you, Tee,"
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