Heather got home last night about 45 minutes after Naya. Since all the girls had arrived with Heather they didn't have their cars. Naya offered to drive a couple of the ladies home, but Heather was adamant that Naya go straight home and rest. She assured her wife it wouldn't take her much time and she would be back before she knew it. Once Heather stepped inside the house after dropping off the girls she immediately went upstairs to the bedroom. This time Naya was exactly where she would hope to find her. Naya had cuddled into the bed and held the white duvet up inviting her wife to lay beside her. Heather complies immediately shuffling into the bed facing Naya. They instantly mold their bodies together like magnets. Heather places her hand over Naya's belly while kissing her forehead. Soon sleep overtake both girls and they fall asleep in a loving embrace.
Morning came way too quickly for the girls but to Naya's surprise, both of them slept like rocks. Naya felt completely safe having her wife hold her all night, therefore, she was finally able to catch up on the sleep she missed out on the previous evening.
Of course, today was a big deal. It had been the day she was stressing out about for so long. She would have been a complete mess right now if it wasn't for Heather. She second Heather offered to accompany her to her interview she felt this overwhelming sense of calm. Naya had called their publicists, including the show's guest coordinator, and producers to confirm that it would be alright for Heather to join Naya. Of course, nobody had any problems with it.
Today was the day, the girls were going to be on the Ellen Degeneres Show and reveal their pregnancy on national tv. After 4 pm everyone would know their big secret. All she wanted to do is protect her family.
When the topic of how she wanted to reveal their pregnancy to the public, Ryan immediately suggested Ellen. The fun, casual, playful atmosphere is exactly what Naya would need to stay calm, not some stuffy sit-down interview in a dimly-lit room. She needed to keep it light and fun or it would send her mind into a tailspin.
Neither of the girls had ever met Ellen or been on the show. Lea, Diana, Cory. and Chris had been on years ago for the first season to promote the season but this will be the first time the girls had met Ellen or have been on the show.
Naya was Infront of the stove making herself some scrambled eggs and toast when she felt a familiar set of arms wrap around her waist from behind. She smiled as both of Heather's hands rested on her fast-growing 5-month belly. Naya instinctively leans back into her wife while still moving the sizzling eggs around the surface of the frying pan.
"Good morning baby," Naya said while turning her head to place a kiss on Heather's cheek.
Heather responds by kissing her wife's neck and resting her chin on Naya's shoulder.
"Good morning, beautiful," Heather replied. Continuing to kiss the silky black hair on Naya's head. "How are you feeling about today, my love?"
"I feel alright now, I'm sure the anxiety of it all will come out when we get closer. Just please don't leave me today." Naya said softly, almost pleadingly as if she had to try and convince her.
"Sweetheart, I will stay with you the entire day. I know this is stressful for you and the most important job I have today is keeping you and our baby calm and safe. You can trust me." Heather responded continuing to hold her wife.
"Oh, I know. Of course, I know. You're the only person I feel 100% safe around. As long as your with me I know I'll be safe." Naya finished with a smile looking up at her wife. Heather pulls Naya into her arms for a long and much-needed embrace.
The girls finished breakfast and were able to relax for an hour before getting dressed. Heather chose a stylish pair of fitted black slacks with a silky floral blouse. She paired it with a sleek nude heel and left her hair down and straight. Naya chose a blush-colored dress that hugged every curve as if the dress was made specifically for her. It was knee-length. Her belly looked large in the dress and she has absolutely no idea how she was able to hide it from the public as long as she had. She paired her blush dress with a pair of white heels and small gold hoop earrings. Her hair was curled in loose waterfall waves that flowed down to the middle of her back. Naya looked unreal.
Naya turned sideways in front of the full-length mirror that rested on the floor in the corner of their bedroom. This dress really didn't leave anything to the imagination. Her belly looked so big and was on full display. She ran her hands through her thick black locks and flattened out the dress before swiping her flat hand down the curve of her belly. This was happening. All the waiting and anticipation. How would fans react? Brittana and Heya fans were so incredibly loving and devoted. They were hardcore for Heather and Naya as a real-life couple. The sheer pandemonium when they announced they were officially dating was insane, the engagement and wedding were the topic of the tabloids and news for days, even weeks. The thought of a Heya baby entering the photo…she had to quickly shake her thoughts from going too far. She had to remain calm for this baby.
Heather is grabbing their purses from the kitchen and set them by the front door so they wouldn't rush out and forget them. Something she could totally see them both doing.
Heather felt shockingly calm and together today. I think she felt she had to be strong. Naya and their daughter needed her and she'll be damned to let them down. She looked at her top half through the reflection in the smaller round mirror in the entry and was giving herself a mini pep talk.
Alright, Heather. Everything your wife had been stressing about has involved this day. Be there for your wife and baby girl. Take the lead, be the momma bear everyone always jokes that you are. Protect the two loves of your life. You've got this! Heather spoke quietly but deliberately to herself.
She starts to hear the faint sound of heels clicking against the hardwood floor which was slowly becoming louder the closer Naya came. When she saw Naya come down the staircase, she rounded the corner stopped in her tracks the moment she saw her wife in that dress. She's positive her jaw hit the floor as you see in the cartoons. She attempted to form legible words but all that was coming out were weird noises. She scanned her wife's body and her eyes magnetically stopped at her bump. Did Naya's belly grow overnight? She was 100% positive Naya wasn't this big yesterday. There was absolutely no hiding that belly anymore. Heather tentatively took a few tiny steps closer until she was close enough to Naya to reach her hands out and run her fingers up and down both of her arms in a soothing manner.
"Naya, sweetheart, you are literally breathtaking. I'm sorry I forgot how to speak for a minute there. Wow. Look at you!" Heather said blissfully while giving Naya a little twirl and just stood wide-eyed at the beauty that was her wife. HER wife people! She was sure she'd have to fight some people away today.
"Baby what about you! Holy shit you're hot! Can we talk about your ass in those pants for a minute?" Naya asks raising one of her brows with a devilish grin. Heather lets out a loud chuckle. Her wife always loved seeing her in a perfect pair of fitted pants that hugged her ass and thighs.
"Don't get yourself horny before we have to go," Heather replied.
"Too damn late… I need a cold shower, NOW!" Naya responded making a move for the stairs.
Heather grabs her hand, "oh no you don't. Get back over here. It's time to leave Mrs!" Heather jokingly laughs while grabbing their things and directing Naya out the door.
The girls arrived on the Warner Brothers lot and pulled their Mercedes into the guest parking section. The guests went in through a separate entrance that led straight to the dressing rooms. Thankfully there were no paparazzi by the doors since they weren't permitted on a closed studio lot. It made Naya feel better knowing they wouldn't be bombarding just trying to get inside.
"You ready my love?" Heather asked while taking her wife's hand firmly in her own.
"I think so..not really..yes…ugh!" Naya rushes out.
Heather immediately runs a comforting hand over her cheek. "You will be wonderful. We might even enjoy ourselves, I mean it's Ellen, right?!" Heather replies trying to lift the energy.
"Yeah, maybe you're right. You still won't leave…God I sound like a damn child…!" Naya says and instantly becomes frustrated with herself.
"Hey! You absolutely are not. You are allowing yourself to lean on your wife. I'll be right here for both my girls. Do you understand?" Heather insists both lovingly yet with a stern tone making sure Naya realizes her feelings are valid but most importantly, assuring her wife it will all be ok.
"We are going to have an amazing day. We have a fun interview where we get to talk about the best thing that's ever happened to us. Then our amazing friends are planning what should be a super fun relaxing evening all together. It will be ok." Heather says making Naya smile in return.
The girls arrived at the Warner Brothers lot showing the large security guards their guest passes before the gates lift allowing Heather to drive in. As soon as she parks in front of the side door that says talent entrance, she looks over at Naya silently asking if she's ready. Naya subtly nods at her wife.
Heather's heels connect with the cement and she shuts the door behind her tossing her handbag on her shoulder while walking around the back of the vehicle and opening the door for her wife. She can see Naya visibly taking a deep breath. She silently takes her fingers and tickles them over her scalp without ruining her hair but also wants to soothe her wife.
"I'm right here." Heather ensures with a comforting smile.
Naya nods determinedly and makes a move to hop out of the vehicle. The combination of Naya in heels trying to hop out of the car sends Heather's wife and momma bear instincts off and Heather grabs Naya's right hand with her left and holds her bump firmly with her right slowly easing her out.
"Thank you, baby," Naya says with a grateful smile.
"Of course my love, let's do this!" Heather adds grabbing her wife's and walking over the entrance. She reaches out to open the door for her wife and they both were immediately greeted by security. As soon as they were checked in they were met with a couple of employees who took them to their shared dressing room.
"If you ladies need anything just press the call button by the door and one of our assistants will come in." A young employee said to the couple as she exited the room.
"Thank you so much," Heather replied before turning to her wife who leaned against the back of the couch, hands resting on the top of her belly. "How are you, my love?" Heather asks while moving a piece of black hair away from Naya's face.
"I'm doing ok. Trying to relax. So what's the plan? Should I just walk out and there's the bump out and proud, or should I put on the leather moto jacket I brought and attempt to disguise it until we reveal?" Naya turned and asked her wife.
"Hmm, I'm not sure. I think either way would be fun. Do you think it's even possible to conceal it anymore? I swear she grew since last night, Naya!" Heather asks while smiling.
"Right! She's getting bigger! Should we try the jacket and see what it looks like?" Naya asks in an attempt to get up from the couch.
"Here, beautiful," Heather says while grabbing one of her wife's hands and placing the other under her elbow offering enough support to raise her off the couch. As soon as she's standing, heather takes her hands and massages her lower back for a brief moment just to listen up to the tightened muscles.
"You're the best baby, thank you," Naya replies when Heather finishes with her back and moves to grab her jacket that's draped over the chair across the room.
"Let's see what this looks like…" Naya says.
Naya slips the jacket through her arms with Heather's assistance. The backer was a nude color which blended amazingly with her neutral outfit. It's cropped slightly so it sits right on her hips. The faux leather jacket is fitted if you were to zip it up, but Naya would just wear it open so it acts as more of a shield.
"What do you think? Is it even possible to hide her anymore?" Naya asks through a giggle looking at her reflection in the mirror at different angles.
"I think we could pull it off. Obviously when you walk out the jacket will hide your side view hopefully which otherwise would be a dead giveaway, but I'm sure the moment you sit and the jacket stays open that's when they'll see it." Heather responds
"Let's just try this. If they see they see. It will just be a little tease for them." Naya says smirking.
"Oh, my sneaky wife." Heather laughed and kisses Naya on the tip of the nose. "Alright, so we figured it out!"
"I guess we did," Naya replies taking a deep breath.
The girls were waiting for their cue standing just off the stage where the guests come out. They were currently on a commercial break and the girls were out next. They were the main guests for the day so they'll get quite a bit of time with Ellen.
"You've got this. You look perfect. Absolutely stunning. I'll be right with you." Heather reiterated once again.
"Thank you, baby. I wouldn't be able to do this without you." Naya responds lifting their joined hands and placing a kiss on heathers knuckles making the blonde smile.
"Alright, next we have two of the stars of the hit TV show Glee. You may have heard the term Brittana before…" Ellen pauses as the crowd goes wild. A few of the younger audience members started to tear up. "I'll take that as a yes! Well, their characters Santana Lopez and Brittany Pierce have not only formed one of the first major same-sex relationships in tv history but they also formed their real-life relationship outside the show!" Ellen is forced to pause again as the audience goes wild and starts chanting.
"Heya!"
"Heya!"
"Alright let's get them out here! Please welcome Heather Morris and Naya Rivera!" Ellen finishes standing up.
The girls join hands and round the corner of the entrance. Naya glances at her jacket one last time before they step out in view. They're instantly met with screams and loud applause. They see Ellen dancing and immediately dance along as they approach the seats. Heather takes Naya's left hand in both of hers and guides her to greet Ellen first. Keeping a hand on her lower back and waving to the crowd with her free hand.
Ellen: "Hello! Wonderful to finally meet you, Naya!" Ellen greets with a friendly hug. Heather guides Naya to the seat before turning her attention back to Ellen and hugging her back.
Ellen: "Welcome Heather! Wonderful to meet you!"
"Heather: "You too! We're so excited! What an awesome crowd!" Causing the audience to go wild
"Heya!" "Heya!" "Heya!" Chants the crowd. The girls shake their heads with smiles and Heather pumps her fist in the air in response.
Ellen: "They seem to like you guys…"
Naya: "We love them too. Best fans ever. Thank you, guys!"
The crowd finally takes their seats and calm down enough to start a conversation.
Ellen: "You two look beautiful! How's the show coming along? I assume you are all crazy busy with that show."
Naya: "it's pretty crazy." Naya says pulling her jacket closed slightly. "We're filming holiday episodes now so the schedule is wild but everyone is working insanely hard including this girl right here," Naya says turning to her wife and patting her leg.
Ellen: "Oh, that's right you're a choreographer for the show now as well aren't you?" Ellen directs her attention to Heather and crosses her legs.
Heather: "I am, yes! It's amazing. It's what I started off doing on the show before I was integrated into the cast. I had just gotten off tour and had to come to teach a dance to a couple of the cast members and they just kept me around and created Brittany for me. It was completely unexpected. I'm having so much fun working with the dancers as well as acting on the show. We have an amazing Choreographer, Zack who helps me come up with most of the dances. It's been a blast."
Ellen: "How unexpected! You were touring with Beyoncé before Glee, right?"
Heather: "Yes I was. We did a US tour."
This earns gasps from some of the crowd members who didn't know this fact. Of course, if you were a Gleek, as they're called, you would definitely know.
Ellen: "Commercial break, you, me, and Naya are going to test out your single lady moves!"
Naya: "You two are on your own. That won't be happening for me!" Naya giggles at Ellen. Heather smiles knowingly but Ellen and the audience look slightly confused.
"Dance!" "Dance!" "Dance!" The crowd yells. Earning smiles from the girls and Ellen. Naya attempts to wave off their request with her hands before Heather chimes in.
Heather: "I don't think she'll be dancing like that for a little while." Earning bewildered looks from everyone. Naya looks at Heather and nods for her to continue. She was much better at this than Naya was. Heather grabbed Naya's hand and continued. The moment of truth...
Heather: "Naya's taking a small step back from the difficult choreography at the moment. She's still singing and dancing her heart out, it's Glee after all! She just needs to take it easy for a few months….until our baby is born.."
The crowd goes silent and literally erupts in celebration. They were such a groundbreaking couple both on and off-screen so to see their relationships play out both on tv and real-life was definitely a movement in the industry. It takes the crowd a good 60 seconds to regain their composure.
Ellen: "I can say I was not expecting that! Usually, I'm filled in about these kinds of announcements!" Ellen playfully glares at Andy, her producer making the audience and girls laugh. "Congratulations you two! Wow! Let's take a quick commercial break and I guess we know what the topic of discussion will be when we return!"
Ellen: "We're joined here by Glee's Naya Rivera and Heather Morris!" Ellen renounces earring cheers and whoops from the crowd. "Alright, ladies do you drop a little bomb on us a few moments ago…"
Heather: "Just a small one. No big deal." Responds earning chuckles from the crowd and a big smile from her wife.
Ellen: "How far along are you Naya?"
Naya: "Just over five months…" earning shocking gasps from the audience and Ellen hangs her mouth open.
Heather: "Ellen you're going to catch flies…" Heather says in a very Brittany-like way which elicits a huge laugh from the audience.
Ellen: "Naya you look amazing! Where are you hiding this kid?" She asks amused.
Naya: "Oh, the baby's definitely in there!" Replies sending a glance to Heather asking if she's ready. Heather nods in return and helps Naya stand pulling her jacket off. The crowd gasps and cheers loudly when her rather large bump is out and proud under her tight dress.
Ellen: "How did you hide that?!" Completely flabbergasted along with everyone else.
Naya: "I honestly have no clue. The fact that nobody saw when we walked out is a miracle in itself."
The girls take their seats on the couch and Ellen in her chair, again, they have to let the crowd calm down before they can hear each other again.
Heather: "You guys aren't going to have voices tomorrow." Heather says while giggling at the crowd earning more laughs as usual.
Heather takes a strand of hair moving it behind Naya's ear and quickly swiping her hand over her belly earring coos and awes from the crowd. Heather startles slightly at the reaction looking confused.
Heather: "What happened?" Wondering what the coos and awes were about.
Ellen: "I think they thought you were being cute just now."
Heather: "Really? What did I do?" Heather replies innocently earning a fit of giggles from the audience.
Naya: "She doesn't even notice when she does those things. She's a sweetheart all the time." Looking at Heather sweetly making Heather smile and lift her hand to kiss her palm.
The crowd can't get enough of the girls.
Ellen: "Do you girls know what you are having?"
Naya: "We do." Smiling looking at Heather.
Ellen: "Well …" Asks eagerly along with the awaiting crowd.
Naya: "Go ahead, baby." Heather pauses before confirming with her wife before looking at Ellen smiling.
Heather: "She's carrying my beautiful baby girl."
The crowd does nuts and a large It's a Girl! background replaces the current landscape scene on the large screen behind their seats. The girls smile and give each other a short but sweet kiss.
Ellen: "A girl! Congratulations you two! I can definitely see you with a girl! Will she be a dancer like you Heather?"
Heather: "She can be anything she wants. If my baby girl wants to dance, I'll teach her everything I know." Earning a loving glance from Naya.
Ellen: "That will be one beautiful little girl! She better come to my show with you next time! Babies love me!" Earning excited cheers as everyone agrees with Ellen.
Naya can't help but giggle at Heather's face.
Naya: "Good luck with that! This one is protective on another level. If you can convince her, I'll have to hand it to you!" Earning more awes from the audience.
Heather bashfully looks down. Naya pats her knee smiling. She knew Heather was going to be protective.
Ellen: "Ladies, I want to thank you so much for taking the time to come see me and share your amazing news! What a treat for us! Good luck with the remainder of your pregnancy and let's all look forward to Heather bringing her baby girl on my show next year!"
The crowd erupts in a fit of giggles while Heather playfully snaps her head and glares at Ellen. Naya can't help but laugh.
The girls have just got back to their dressing room to grab their stuff. They get quite a shock when they see Amber sitting on their couch looking at her phone. She looks up when she hears the door open and smiles at both of the girls.
"That was amazing you two!" Amber sits up excitedly and hugs the girls who are still shocked and confused at her being here. Just as they were about to question her presence they hear the unmistakable sound of Chris' voice walk through the door.
"Amber when do you think…" Chris pauses and sees the girls "Ladies! You were brilliant!" Chris finishes and hugs the girls.
"Thanks, guys...umm, what are you doing here?" Naya finally asked.
"We knew you were worried about after the interview so we just wanted to be here for you and if there was paparazzi outside that we have your back." Amber explained causing Naya to launch in her arms. Chris and Heather smile at the girls.
"You're the best, both of you." Naya turns to embrace Chris while Heather hugs Amber.
"Don't mention it. Uncle Chris on it!" He points out semi-dramatically making all three girls laugh. Leave it to Chris to provide the dramatics when Lea isn't around.
The four friends make their way out of the Warner Brothers studio and over to their cars. Amber and Heather make sure Naya is safely in the car before Heather rounds the corner over to the driver's side. She quickly hugs Chris and Amber before they get in Amber's car and Heather gets in the driver's seat of her and Nayas Mercedes.
The drive to Lea's was mainly uneventful. There was a couple of paparazzi that decided to follow them as soon as they pulled out of the studio but as soon as they reached Lea's gated community the paparazzi were forced to unfollow them.
They got out of the vehicle just as Chris and Amber pulled up behind them. They all grabbed their overnight bags since Lea had convinced everyone to stay the night again. It really didn't take a ton of convincing. Everyone had fun the last time and they love being with the crew in their little bubble. After everything, they've been through as a group between the show, press, tours, and personally, the only people that really understand the Glee craziness are their small group. That makes for some pretty special friendships.
"Hey, there they are!" Diana says getting up from the huge mattress bed to greet the girls.
"You both looked fabulous! Naya seriously this little girl is growing so much!" Lea added placing her hand over Naya's belly.
"Isn't it beautiful? She's so gorgeous." Heather responds cupping Naya's cheeks and giving her a soft and tender kiss on the lips.
"Seriously Hemo...be my girlfriend." Vanessa deadpans causing a few to giggle
"I'm sorta seeing this girl. I really like her." Heather plays along.
Naya rolls her eyes and listens to the two out on their little skit for a minute before walking into the kitchen smelling food.
"It actually smells good in Lea's kitchen. This must mean there's no vegan shit on the menu." Naya says as she glances over the stove.
"Seriously?" Lea responds flatly.
"Just keeping it real." Shrugging her shoulders casually. "So what are you making?"
"Chicken Parmesan, hand-tossed chef salad, and my famous raspberry bundt cake," Lea responds triumphantly.
"Holy shit. Thanks, Lea! I'll hand this one to you. It smells amazing." Naya asks while rubbing her belly.
Heather and the girls ditch the guys in the living room and join Lea and Naya in the kitchen.
Lea is melting some cheese over the chicken parmesan before sliding it back in the oven. Naya literally moans when she gets a whiff of the smell from where she's standing.
"Almost baby girl," Naya says while she smooths her hands over her round belly.
"Was that your stomach growling?" Heather asked when she hears a grumble as she's approaching the island where Naya is leaning against.
"Yes. It smells so good and this baby girl is starving. I hardly ate today because I was so nervous." Naya groans dramatically. Heather reaches over and rubs her belly.
"It's almost done, sweet girl. Stop yelling at us." Heather says making the girls and even Naya laugh. That was such a Heather thing to say.
"Here Nay, grab a bowl and take some salad and start on that. Everything should be done in five minutes." Lea said while busying herself in the kitchen. Jenna and Diana helped to set everything on the table.
"You go sit down my love. I'll get you some salad." Heather says leaning over and placing a kiss on her wife's head. Naya gives her a grateful smile in return. Amber helps her sit down comfortably.
"Here you go, my beautiful girls," Heather says bringing the plate of steaming hot spaghetti and parmesan-covered chicken over to her hungry wife and baby.
"Oh my god. I'm so excited!" Naya says quickly before spinning her fork and bringing the food up to her lips. She instantly moans at the taste. Everyone bursts out laughing when they hear her stomach growl loudly again.
"I'm working on it kid! You're demanding little one." Naya said pointing to her belly while shoveling food in her mouth.
Heather along with all their friends simply laugh at Naya.
"Can't imagine where she got that from," Kevin said
"Shut up," Naya responded.
"Do you want something to drink love?" Heather asked placing her hand on Naya's belly waiting for an answer.
"Sure, thanks, baby. Lea do you have a ginger ale or sparkling water?" Naya asked
"Absolutely. Heather, there's ginger ale if you open the fridge and look on the left side door." Lea answered.
The friends all finished dinner. Everyone was beyond full. Lea certainly outdid herself. Who knew she even knew how to make chicken? I guess you learn something new every day!
They all padded into the living room. Several of them moaned in response to how much they ate. Lea had set the room up exactly like last time. She moved out the regular furniture and inflated six queen air mattresses. Lea's crazy but you have to hand it to her, she never does anything half-assed.
"I seriously don't think I could eat another bite," Naya said while basically flopping down on the bed. Heather quickly helped her so she wouldn't lose her balance and land on her stomach. She settled in the bed herself leaning up against the wall which was right beside a large window. Heather motioned for Naya to take a seat between her legs.
Naya cuddles into her wife's embrace while she dances her fingers in soothing patterns over her arms and then moves them to her wife's belly.
"Oh my god, Nay your belly looks so big right now!" Diana says from across the room earning a glare from the brunette.
"You're absolutely stunning," Heather adds with a smile turning her wife's face to kiss her on the lips. "Do you want to change into your comfy pajamas sweetheart? That dress can't be comfortable and I wouldn't mind changing out of these clothes either."
"God it sounds amazing but I literally don't think I can move right now. I feel like a whale." Naya says defeated.
"You are the farthest thing from a whale. Come here love, sit up for me so I can get up." Heather says and snakes out from behind Naya and stands up to grab her bag and adjusts the bag on her shoulder.
"Lea, can we change in your guest room?" Heather asks.
"Of course, you can." Lea nods.
Heather smiles and bends over the bed where Naya is laying against the wall. "Come here, love," Heather says before placing one arm around Naya's back and the other under her knees and picking her up bridal style.
"Seriously Hemo? You know she can walk right?" Diana said watching the blonde effortlessly scoop up her five-month pregnant wife.
"Diana she's uncomfortable, she was a nervous wreck all day, not to mention she's carrying my child. She's exhausted. I'll do whatever I can for her." Heather says leaving no room for argument. Naya cuddles into her chest humming contently. She honestly can't believe she got so lucky.
Heather places Naya on the bed in the guest room. She quickly changes herself putting on her duck print pajama bottoms and gray shirt. Once she was changed and comfortable she unzipped Naya's dress, immediately feeling her sigh at the freedom. Her dress no longer constricted her.
Heather takes out her wife's pajama shorts and a cropped shirt that showed the bottom of her belly. She was always warm now, especially when she slept.
"Here my love, can you stand up for a moment?" Heather asks sweetly while helping her wife sit up from her spot on the bed. Heather slides her dress down until it pools around her feet. Naya carefully maneuvered out of the dress. Heather gently sits Naya back down on the bed.
"Arms up sweetheart," Heather says gently watching her wife shyly lift her arms in the air as she slips her shirt on. The soft white cotton shirt doesn't quite cover Naya's belly completely and Heather thinks it's absolutely adorable.
"Ugh, I hate wearing a bra!" Naya huffs while squirming her top half hating the feeling of being constricted. Her breasts her already sore and the underwire digging in her skin was not helping.
"Here, lift your arms Naya," Heather says quickly
"What are you doing?" Naya wonders
"We are taking your bra off. I'm not having you uncomfortable, who cares that the guys are here. I know your chest has been sore lately." Heather insists on undoing the clasp of her bra and hearing Naya breathe out when her chest is freed from the tight garment.
"Does that feel better honey?" Heather asked pulling the white cropped shirt over Naya's head.
"Yes, so much better." Naya finally relaxes completely with a smile. She starts to get up slowly letting out a huff at how much effort small motions take nowadays. Pretty much the second her feet make contact with the carpeted floor she's suddenly lifted by Heather again and they are making their way down the hallway.
"Seriously Hemo? Whipped much?" Mark says shaking his head as the girls come back into the room. Heather carried Naya to the bed and set her down gently.
"Of course I am," Heather says unapologetically as she leans against the wall once again and pats the spot between her legs. Her wife's shirt riding up slightly. Heather pushes her shirt up and lays it on the top of her belly so the skin of her stomach is completely exposed. Heather places both palms flat against her skin and feels around seemingly in her own little thought bubble.
"What's everyone doing for the holidays? We finish the Christmas episode right before Thanksgiving break, right?" Jenna asked
"Yep. I think Ryan said the Wednesday before Thanksgiving we should wrap the Christmas episode. I'm just hoping it's not a late night." Chord answers.
The friends were all chatting when suddenly Heather felt something against her palms that were firmly placed on her wife's belly.
Heather immediately focuses her attention on her baby and starts to think it was probably just wishful thinking on her part when all the sudden she feels the same sensation once again
Tap...Tap...Tap
"Oh my god!" Heather exclaims making Naya turn around and smile tears already clouding her own eyes. They both finally felt their baby girl kick like this. They continued to feel the baby rolling around actively. Heather was completely enamored and barely took her eyes off Naya's belly.
"What's going on?" Lea asked looking in the girl's direction
"The baby is kicking like crazy!" Naya responds bringing her hands over her wife's, enjoying this moment as a family of three.
"Are you serious! Oh my god, can we feel?" Lea squeals barely able to contain her excitement. The girls share a look before Heather speaks up.
"Fine, but calmly guys," Heather says breathing out as the girls made their way over. Amber was the only one who stayed back winking at the girls. Heather was grateful that Amber was happy for them but didn't want to overwhelm them. Pretty much the opposite of Lea and Diana who were fighting each other for first dibs.
"Wow!" Lea said while feeling a rolling sensation under Naya's skin. Occasionally they would see a little foot or elbow protruding from the skin. It had been 15 minutes and everyone got their chance to feel the baby which added new energy to the room.
Soon Heather was feeling overwhelmed and told everyone to go relax and sit back down. She proceeded to cover her and Naya with a blanket and place her hands protectively back on her belly, smiling as she continued to feel little taps.
"She's a dancer already baby," Naya says with a smile immediately making Heather blush and kiss her cheek.
"My girl. Naya I love her so much. It's so overwhelming. I would literally do anything for this little girl." Heather says truthfully. She hears a couple of the girls cooing in the background but she never takes her eyes off Naya.
"She's going to have her momma wrapped around her little finger that's for sure. I cannot wait to see you with her." Naya replies with a cheek-bunching grin that shows off her adorable dimples.
The friends are sitting in the living room on their gigantic bed. Lea had just served her raspberry bundt cake since it had been an hour since dinner and everyone seemed to be craving dessert. Everyone praised Lea, even Naya had to admit. It was divine.
By the time Naya was finished she was completely stuffed again. She had two pieces. One for her and one for the baby. Seems only fair right?
Naya was laying back against Heather who was running her hands up and down her arms when they heard Kevin speak up.
"So how many nieces and nephews can I expect from you two?" Kevin asks gaining the attention of the group.
The girls look at each other having one of their silent conversations that nobody understood. Mark always found it creepy how they did that.
"We definitely want a big family. How many? I'm not sure we've decided on a specific number. We will just take life as it comes. It's completely up to Naya. It's her body." Heather points out.
"You know your a girl too right?" Mark asks
"Thank you.." Heather replies flatly
"No, I just meant that you can pop out a kid too. How come Naya has to do all the work?" Mark says
"I never really pictured myself as someone who would carry a child. I always knew I was Bi, even from an early age. I always took on the more masculine role in the relationship I guess you could say. I was always hanging out with the boys, playing sports, of course, I danced and was in ballet for some time too. Naya does such a beautiful job at carrying our daughter. I'm so grateful to her." Heather finished.
"I still don't understand why you can't pop out a kid. Poor Rivera is going to be all stretched out by the time she has all these babies." Mark says nonchalantly while sipping his third beer.
The girls whip their heads in his direction and Naya just buries her face in Heather's neck. Heather wraps her arms around her wife and pulls her close.
"Talk about her like that one more time Mark and you will never be able to procreate. I swear, don't ever talk about my wife like that. Do you understand me?" Heather snarls while holding her wife who she can only assume is both humiliated and insecure after his comments.
"Hey, beautiful. Can you look at me for a moment, honey?" Naya lifts her head looking into her wife's crystal blue eyes. "Do you have any idea how beautiful you are to me when you are carrying our daughter? Ignore him, he's an idiot." Heather says glaring at the boy earring a small breathy laugh from her wife.
"The moment we found out we were pregnant it was like my love for you had no limits. You are the most precious thing in the world to me and you are such a trooper for carrying our daughter and any other children we may have." Heather finishes earning a kiss from her wife as she cuddles into her side resting her head on her shoulder.
"Dramatic! Jeez, I was just curious I didn't.." Mark starts again but is immediately cut off by Heather. She knows he's been drinking so that's adding to his ramblings but at this point, she's just over it.
"No Mark. I've heard enough. Naya will carry all of our babies and she will do it as gracefully and beautifully as she carried our daughter. Don't ever degrade her like that again or sex will never be the same for you." Heather says sharply feeling the silent cheers of everyone in the room. "Now I'm not saying this for any other reason than to shut you up and stop the pesky questions. I can't have children. I had a complete hysterectomy when I was 13. I had a bad infection and probably could have died, and the doctors made the decision it was safest for me to remove everything then risk the infection spreading or becoming cancerous." Heather confesses earning gasps and sympathetic looks from everyone in the room. She felt her wife squeeze her tighter and she returned the gesture by kissing the top of Naya's head.
"Oh god, Hemo. We had no idea..." Amber speaks up.
"It's okay Amber. Really. Nobody knows other than my parents, sister, and Naya. Like I said I never saw myself carrying a child. So it wasn't as heartbreaking as it would be for a lot of women. The only thing I was concerned for is any person I would end up with would have to be okay with carrying our babies." Heather finished placing another kiss on Naya's head.
"And then you found this gem of a girl!" Amber stated with a smile making Naya send a playful glare her way but ended up cracking a smile.
"What? I'm awesome." Naya replies matter of factly while shrugging her shoulders. The group giggles and roll their eyes.
"I honestly didn't see you wanting kids, Naya," Lea asks somewhat cautiously.
"For a while, I didn't. I kept dating losers..." Naya says throwing a glare in Mark's direction earning a couple of smirks from the group. "Then I found Hemo. I would literally do anything for her. Now being a mother to her kids is all I want." Naya says looking up at Heather wiping a tear from her cheek.
"I love you so much, beautiful. You have no idea. Thank you for this little girl and all the future babies we will have. You are absolutely incredible." Heather says wrapping her arms securely around her wife.
Naya places Heather's hand on the top of her belly just in time for her wife to feel their daughter kick. Heather immediately shakes her head and kisses Naya's cheek. They sit in their own little bubble just the three of them.
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