Once again, wow! Thank you, thank you, thank you! I am so happy that you guys are loving this story. I can't believe all the feedback I'm getting from everyone. Much love!
I have the next chapter started, but I won't be posting until the weekend. I was wondering how you guys feel if from here on out if I were to do a new chapter for a new month of Erin's pregnancy (maybe a span of two chapters a month for some because of the details and possibilities that could happen durning the pregnancy.) So in about 6-8ish chapters you'd guys get to see baby Halstead.
This one is a long one. Hope you enjoy it.
"Feeling any better?" Jay watched as Erin, dressed in boy short panties and sports bra, slowly made her way to the bed, her hair still wet from the shower that he insisted on her taking.
Erin let out a sigh and nodded, pulling back the light purple sheets before sliding into bed, her head automatically falling deep into the pillow.
Jay had his head in his hand, his elbow propped on his pillow, "Can I get you anything to eat?" Jay brushed his knuckles along Erin's cheekbone, wiping away the water droplets that had fallen from her hair.
Erin closed her eyes at his gentle touch, opening them a few seconds later to find him staring at her lovingly, "I can't think about food right now." She mumbled, her stomach still settling.
Jay scooted closer, dropping his hand from her face to rest at the curve of her waist. He used his thumbs to rub circles on her soft, exposed skin, causing goosebumps to dust across her body. Jay laughed lightly at the effect before looking up to find Erin's eyes shut and her breathing steadied, a small snore escaped her slightly opened mouth. Jay slowly tucked his hand under his pillow while his other hand still remained to draw circles on Erin's skin. He shifted his weight gently, trying not to move the bed too much not wanting to wake up his girlfriend.
Finally getting comfortable, Jay watched as another droplet of water fell down Erin's forehead, he removed his hand from her waist to swipe the water and wiped it on the sheet. The soft touch of his finger, caused Erin to mumble something in her sleep and turn her head away from his touch. Jay moved his hand to between them, pulling the bedsheet up to cover them more. He moved his gaze down her face, taking in her beautiful eyes shifted from her face to her chest, watching as her slightly fuller breasts rise and fall with each breath she took. His eyes moved further down to her stomach, still in awe that there was a baby in there. Her abdomen still looked fit and taut, her abs still toned. No hint of a bump just yet.
Jay imagined in the next couple of weeks, a small bump would form, he couldn't wait to see how Erin would look pregnant. No doubt she would look beautiful than ever. His eyes flickered back to her face and he smiled as his eyes started to shut too, sleep taking over.
The sun shone through the blinds of Erin's bedroom window which made lines of light dance across Jay's bare chest as he stirred, his arm stretched behind Erin's head, cradling her neck from under her pillow. In the middle of night, Erin found her way over to Jay's side of the bed, practically lying on top of him, her legs tangled with his.
With his eyes still closed Jay pressed his lips to Erin's hair, which had dried during the night. The scent of her shampoo still lingered, "Morning."
Erin moaned softly, bringing her hand up from under the covers, her fingers tracing over Jay's abs and finally meeting his hand, where it rested just above his heart. "Morning," she responded and placed a kiss to his chest before flipping her hair from her face to look up at him.
Jay cleared his throat of sleep and stretched out, "So I had this dream last night..."
"Yeah?" Erin rasped.
"You told me you were pregnant." Jay opened one eye as he grinned down at his girlfriend, chuckling as he caught her roll her eyes.
Erin pushed up with the one hand still holding Jay's and the other firmly pressed into the mattress, maneuvering her legs to each side of Jay's hips, straddling him.
Jay's hands found her hips, both eyes fully open and a smile plastered on his face, "How ya feeling this morning?"
Erin grinned, her dimples appearing, "I feel better," she brought both hands up to Jay's chest, rubbing his pecs and shoulders, "but I am hungry."
"You're always hungry," Jay joked which earned him a sharp poke to his ribs. He retaliated by gently flipping Erin into the soft mattress, planting a firm kiss to lips and moving his lips down the valley of her breasts to each prominent ab, finally reaching her belly; where he peppered several soft, delicate kisses, "Morning baby."
Erin propped herself up on her elbows, staring lovingly at Jay, running her fingers through his short bed hair. Erin's stomach growled under Jay's lips causing them both to break out in laughter.
Jay crawled over to Erin, capturing her lips before pulling away, smirking, "Eggs and bacon?"
Erin scrunched her nose in disgust, "Pancakes?"
Jay nodded and kissed her head as he got up from the bed, pulling a clean t-shirt from his drawer of Erin's dresser. He slipped his head and arms through the holes before padding his way to the bathroom, turning the faucet on to shave and brush his teeth. Jay patted his face with shaving cream, gliding his razor over his cheek, jaw and under his chin.
Erin got up and slipped her feet into a pair of fresh socks and grabbed her robe that was tossed on the floor from her late night shower. She tied the tie securely around her waist, the satin material cool against her skin.
Walking to the bathroom, she ran her hand down and up Jay's back, tucking his tag in his shirt before playing with the small hairs on the back his neck. She placed a kiss on his shoulder as she reached over to grab her own toothbrush.
Jay squirted some toothpaste onto her toothbrush before putting some on his own. Erin brushed her teeth and occasionally stole glances with her boyfriend. She brought her free hand up to his freshly shaven face, wiping off some shaving cream that was along his jaw.
"Thanks." He mumbled, spitting and rinsing his mouth with Listerine.
Erin finished brushing her teeth, using a washcloth to pat her mouth dry before kissing Jay's cheek, "Love you."
Jay looked over at Erin, a smile spread across his face, he firmly pressed his palm to Erin's face, "I love you too," he kissed her slowly, "Now come on let me make us some food." Jay said pulling away, flashing the signature Halstead grin.
Erin gave him a sideways smile as she ran a brush through her hair, twisting it up and securing it with a clip.
Jay watched and waited in the archway, extending his arm out to walk with her to the kitchen. Erin warmed the griddle as Jay started the batter. The couple worked seamlessly together which gave her the reassurance that they could make this work. Sure, a baby isn't as simple as pancake batter, but just the thought of early mornings with their little family was going to be something Erin looked forward to.
So...was I too detailed? At times I feel like I spend way too much explaining an action and less time in dialogue. Let me know what you think. If any one has any ideas/hints, let me know! Love and have a safe and happy New Years. Cheers to 2016!
