Hope everyone had a great New Years!!
As usual, I still do not own anything.
Leah's POV
So thanks to my skillful planning and Jake's and mine ability to keep really important things from people who probably have a right to know, we have been able to keep my pregnancy a secret for almost two weeks. We planned to tell everyone, but the right time never came. Okay so Seth knows, but that is only because he is a little eavesdropper and demanded to know why Jacob, who was displaying his feminine side by looking at ads for Babies R Us, was telling me all the great things a certain car seat did. But besides Seth, I have gotten Jacob to keep quiet. Of course there were rumors going around, all of a sudden Leah Clearwater who usually dressed in a tank top some shorts and shoeless is now dressing in hoodies and jeans. I am positive one of the ancient Elders were gossiping about it right now, probably huddled around the coffee table drinking tea and discussing how they heard the kid was going to be born phased into a wolf cub and how Jacob was searching for the next train out of here.
I was now only phasing once every two days, not because I don't want to but because I felt like shit 24/7. Now that this kid had made its presence known it was constantly reminding me through nausea and throwing my meals back at me. Quil and Embry were probably noticing things too, I was a hormonal bitch all the time and Jacob just stood there smiling at my outbursts like I was complimenting him on his haircut. His constant good mood put me in an even worse mood. I was pissed off I had to suffer all this crap while he stood there being excited. I once went at him, hell bent on cutting off his dick for putting me through this, instead I was interrupted by the reappearance of my lunch.
Another thing I got to constantly worry about was getting prenatal care. It wasn't like I could waltz into the nearest clinic and seek care. I'm pretty sure the doctor would notice I am 108 degrees. Jacob suggested I ask Carlisle, which ultimately led to my attempt to turn his dick into a charm on my charm bracelet. There was no fucking way in hell I was letting Dr. Fang anywhere near my miracle baby. I didn't give a shit that the Cullens were our mortal-enemies-turned-allies-turned-host-family-turned-lying-bastards-turned-temporary-partners, I would not add extended family to that list. So I researched some crap online and figured, by the size of my stomach, I was about three months assuming it was one kid in there. Which if it was two, I would be okay with it after I murdered Jacob. Then I found the brand of some prenatal vitamins and bought them, though they do no like staying in my stomach very much. My argument to Jacob was "Hey I am a freak werewolf with super healing powers and the healthiest body there could be." Back when half those leeches were still breathing, people had kids without any "medical care" so I was fine. As for the delivery, I hadn't thought that far ahead.
I was sitting in my living room, enjoying the quietness of my empty house. Jacob was off doing Alpha things, Seth was with him of course, Quil was probably with Claire, Embry was probably following Jacob, and my nausea was on vacation. For the first time in ages I felt relaxed. I turned on the TV and took some time getting myself comfortable. Once I got all the pillows in the exactly right place and my body positioned in the perfect relaxing position, being me, the door flew opened and Jacob, Seth, Quil, and Embry filed into the room. Normally I would have been pissed off, but I was too happy about the 1 minute and 18 seconds I had of relaxation. Fucking hormones.
"Hey, Lee," Jacob said, planting a kiss on my head. "How you feeling?" I sighed and sat up reluctantly.
"Okay," I said. "Where have you guys been?" Quil who was busy raiding the kitchen answered.
"Practicing with the Cullens. Where the hell were you?" he said, his mouth filled with a cookie. Jacob had located a spot on the counter that was forbidden for any of the guys to eat from. Jacob kept that corner constantly filled with craving foods such as Cooler Ranch Doritos, Double Stuff Oreos, a bag of mini Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, a bag of Tootsie Roll Pops, and located in the refrigerator was the biggest jar of pickles ever.
"What the fuck do you mean practicing with the Cullens?" I shot up. "How come no one told me?" Embry was closest to me so I shot him a mean look. He paled instantly and pointed at Jacob.
"Alpha's orders," he said shaking. "Talk to him." Embry exited the living room and joined Quil in the kitchen. My glare turned to Jacob, who had a stupid grin on his face.
"We didn't need you," he said still smiling.
"Was Sam there?" I snarled at him.
"Leah, calm down," he said coming to stand in front of me, placing a hand on my stomach. "You know it isn't safe for you to be out there." He whispered, low enough for Quil and Embry not to hear.
"That is my decision," I growled. "I have a right to know."
"I know," he said. "But when you were taking a nap, Bella called and scheduled the meeting and I freaked. I was afraid you would want to come, so I didn't mention it to you. Its not lying." I shot him a glare. Stupid Jacob, I knew I would begin rubbing off on him. I was mad he didn't tell me, but I was a bit relieved that I didn't have to come up with a stupid excuse for not going to meet with the Cullens. In all honesty I didn't think I should be phasing at all anymore. I always hated phasing, I never wanted to turn into a huge dog. Since the first time I changed, I have been looking for a good enough reason to stop. But then Jacob left the pack and made me his Beta in his rogue pack and phasing wasn't as bad anymore. Now things have once again shifted, we were having a baby. We won't be able to sufficiently run the pack if we were busy changing diapers. It made sense for me to stop phasing. Jacob was Alpha and as much as I hated to admit it, he could find another Beta who was not constantly tired and moody. Battling vampires was dangerous and now we had someone else to think of. We both can't constantly risk our lives, while our kid sits at home. I had no say when I began phasing, and now no matter how much I want to fight it, I know I have to stop.
Not wanting to give him the pleasure of knowing he was right, I growled at him and said, "I want to be given a choice next time." Jacob let out a laugh and pulled me into a hug. "So how was the meeting?"
"Alright," Jacob said. "I don't think we will have to practice too much. We just need to refresh our memory of how to handle a newborn. Most of us were around for the first time. Chris Bana is getting the hang of phasing though."
"Yeah, he is pretty cool," Embry said, walking in the room eating a sandwich.
"If you get crumbs anywhere, I will beat you," I warned. I took in a deep breath. Quil and Embry were like family to us. They stuck up for Jake and I when the rest of the pack didn't accept us. I didn't say anything until Seth and Quil walked into the living room. The four guys took a seat on the couch and began watching some football game. I sat next to Jacob and sighed. "So, uh, Jake and I are having a kid. Is there anymore lunch meat to make a sandwich?" I asked standing up. Embry was frozen, mid-bite of his sandwich looking at me. Quil was looking between Jacob and I with his mouth hanging open. Jacob and Seth had matching smirks on their faces.
Finally Quil broke the silence, "Wh…..What was that first thing?" he said in a unsure voice.
"Leah is pregnant," Jacob answered. Pulling me to sit in him lap, wrapping his arms around me.
"Is this a joke?" Embry broke out of his daze. "I mean…Leah? I thought…." He struggled to find the right words, knowing my supposed infertility was a sore subject for me. I rolled my eyes and lifted my T-shirt to display my stomach. Their eyes bulged out of their head when they noticed my now obvious bump. I yanked my shirt back down.
"Do you believe us now?" I asked them.
"When the fuck did this happen?" Quil said in disbelief. "Dude, you are having a kid and you don't tell us?"
"Yeah man, what the hell," Embry said, smiling now. "Congrats guys."
"Told you they would be excited," Jacob said to me, as he slapped hands with Quil and Embry.
"So Leah, what you like five months along?" Quil said. I reacted by hitting him in the back of his head. It is going to suck when my body goes back to normal and I can't punch them anymore.
"No you asshole, three months," I said, feeling self conscious. I didn't look five months did I?
"When you telling the rest of the pack?" Embry asked. "They are going to flip."
"Whenever, Lee is ready," Jake said. "I didn't even know we were telling you guys right now."
"What are you going to name it?" Embry asked.
"You should name it Quil," Quil said.
"Why the hell would I name my baby after you," I asked, not impressed with the stupid grin on Quil's face.
"Or take a page out of the leeches book and combine some names," Embry said.
"Yeah like Jaclee or Lecob," Seth laughed.
"No it should be Embuil after Quil and me," Embry said. "Or Quilbry whichever."
"What about me?" Seth whined.
"Sembuil," Quil managed to spit out. "Middle name Jaceah."
"Stop insulting my child with those horrible names," I growled, not amused by their game of combining names. Renesmee was enough of a horrible name no one needs to add to the list of extremely bad names.
"Sembuil Jaceah," Jacob said, smirking at me. "It think it could fit for either a boy or girl." I hit him on the shoulder but joined in on the laughter with the rest of the guys.
"Leah, are you still going to phase," Seth asked, serious once more. He was 100% against me phasing anymore, he didn't want to put his niece or nephew at risk. "You should consider stopping."
"There is a war coming up and you want me to stop phasing?" I asked.
"Its not like we really need you," Quil joked, earning himself a glare. "But can you even fight a vampire when you are pregnant?"
"What do you think, moron?" I snapped back. Did people think I was dumb. Of course I knew I couldn't fight a battle when I was pregnant. But what did they want me to do? Just abandon my pack and sit at home watching TV while they all went out there and risked their lives.
"I agree with Seth," Embry said. "You should stop."
"I am sorry, but when was what I do with my life any of your business?" I said. Now Quil and Embry were putting in their opinions with what I do with my life.
"Since you were pregnant with our Alpha/ best friend's kid," Quil said. Jacob smiled at me causing me to roll my eyes.
"Why don't we just put it to a vote then?" I said sarcastically. Seth, apparently immune to my sarcasm, raised his hand and called out,
"All in favor of Leah stopping phasing in order to protect mini Jacob, raise your hand," he said. I scoffed at his nickname for my baby, who said it was a boy. Quil and Embry's hands shot up. Jacob looked at me then slowly raised his hand too.
I looked around at the four large men sitting on my couch. One being my brother, one my boyfriend, and the other two guys I have know practically my whole life. I was annoyed they thought they could decide something this huge for me, but then I realized something. Each one of these guys bugged the shit out of me, but they always put up with me even when I was a bitter bitch, crying over Sam. They were the family I was stuck with, and they were the family my baby was stuck with. Slowly, and reluctantly, I also put my hand up.
I sighed, avoiding looking at their smiling faces. "I guess the vote is unanimous." I mumbled. The things I do for Jacob and his kid.