Surprising Mornings
Nick sat with his elbows on his knees his head resting in hands, the worry inside him growing by the second. Everyone at 15 had had this stupid stomach bug. They puked their lungs out for a few days but with lots of fluids and rest were back at work a few days later. Yet Andy just couldn't shake hers and it seemed to be worse than when Nick had it. It's been almost 30 minutes since Andy disappeared into the bathroom locking the door behind her. He has knocked a few times and every time she responded with a short 'I'm fine.' It's driving him insane. Hearing the lock click Nick sits up and waits for Andy to appear. The door creeks open revealing an ashen Andy. Nick rush towards her but stops in his tracks when she says his name.
"You okay?" he asks carefully. Andy nods but doesn't look up at him. His eyes travel down to her hands noticing her holding something for the first time.
"Andy?" this time she looks up, straight at Nick. Her beautiful brown eyes are filled with unshed tears, handing Nick the white object. Tearing his eyes away from Andy's Nick looks down at the object between them before taking it from her. Nick stares at it. He could feel his heartbeat speed up and a lump forming in his throat. It couldn't be he thought. He made eye contact with Andy for a second before looking down again.
They've been trying for almost two years. In the beginning it was fun and they enjoyed it but as the months wore on and nothing happened it became more difficult. They researched timetables and calendars, drank extra vitamins, went to see all kinds of doctors only to be told nothing's wrong and they should keep trying. It became harder and harder and it drained them physically and emotionally. That's why they decided to take a break 3 months ago, to recuperate, recharge and be them again. Nick swallows and feels a smile forming.
"Yeah?" he finally asks looking at Andy.
"Yeah" she answers smiling back. With a last look down Nick reads the digital window "Pregnant +-5 weeks."
Suddenly Nick's moving he holds Andy close to his chest almost crushing her. Taking her face in his hands he looks down at her and rests their foreheads together.
"We're gonna have a baby" he smiles before covering her mouth with his; he kisses her like his life depends on it, kissing with every fibre of his being. Andy breaks the kiss but doesn't move away, she folds her hands behind his neck.
"You ready for this?" She asks searching his eyes.
"More than you will ever know" and she believes him.