Authors Note: First, I just want to say...BEN WRITES FANFICTION. Guys, I can't even…seriously, he is the perfect guy. Why can't I find my own Ben?! Also, this story has 90 reviews! Ahhhhh! I'm so happy and amazed and grateful :) This is a pretty quick update to say thank you and show you all how much I enjoy writing this story. Thanks everyone! Constructive criticism is appreciated but please no flames.

Disclaimer: I do not own Parks and Recreation in any way; I'm just a simple fan.

Chapter Thirty Six: Feeling Fat

"Ugh, I'm huge," Leslie complained. She looked down at her large, round stomach and sighed unhappily.

"No you're not," Ben assured his wife.

"You're biased because you love me," she retorted. "You're too blinded by your adoration. I'm all fat and gross and I sweat all the time."

"Sweetie, you realize that you're pregnant, right? Your body was bound to change."

"I know, but I feel like a freaking parade float!" Leslie whined. "I'm so ugly." She knew that she was being ridiculous but she couldn't help it. Stupid hormones!

"You make a compelling argument," he mused jokingly. Unfortunately, she missed the amusement in his voice and her face crumpled. Leslie turned away from him, hurt by the comment, but Ben noticed the reaction. He instantly approached her from behind and wrapped his arms around her waist, his fingers splaying across her stomach. Leslie squirmed for a couple of seconds, still irritated by his comment, but then rested the back of her head on his chest.

"I'm sorry," Ben apologized. "I was just joking."

"I know," she replied in a small voice.

"Leslie, you are the most beautiful woman I've ever met," he breathed into her ear. "I don't even know what I did to deserve you, but I'm so grateful." Leslie could feel the heat emanating from his body and it surrounded her entirely until all she could concentrate on was Ben.

"You've always been beautiful, but right now, you look like a goddess or something. Whenever I see you, pregnant with my child, I…" He brushed his lips against the shell of her ear and Leslie shivered in pleasure. "To know that out of all the men in the world, you chose me; that I get to love you and create a family…I can't describe the feeling." She could hear the sincerity in his voice and it made her ache with need.

"It's so hard to control myself. No matter what I do or where I am, all I can think about is you. Your eyes, your lips, your legs, your skin, I want it all," Ben whispered. She turned around to face him and kissed him, desperate to feel his lips against her, and their mouths moved fiercely against each other.

Leslie wanted to consume him, to drown in him, to completely lose herself, so she did.

Ben is bound to make mistakes with a hormonal Leslie. Because let's face it, we all know that a pregnant Leslie Knope would be equally awesome and terrifying. Thanks for reading! Please review! I really want to get to 100 reviews!