Chapter 23: Nap Now, Worry Later
Since they fought, things were going so much better. Since they shared their concerns and bitched, they seemed to be back to normal. It was as if the risks that started in her pregnancy swept in and tried to put them on edge. It worked for a bit but now they were getting back to normal. It helped that Derek whisked her away to a hotel in downtown Seattle. They needed this. She opened her eyes before him and looked around. It was six o'clock and while that was early, they slipped off to sleep early in the evening. That was the thing about pregnancy, because it just made her sleepy all the time. Even when she was full of energy, she was sleepy.
Meredith grinned, leaning over to kiss below Derek's ear. She loved the way he looked when he slept. It was like for once his brain was calm and everything stood still. No pager, no worrying about the nursery. It was just so peaceful, and it was something she could get used to. He needed this. "Derek..."
"Mmm..." He groaned lightly, his eyes fluttering open slowly.
"Morning..." She grinned, stroking his hair.
"Hey..." Derek whispered.
"Hey."
"You want to order breakfast?" He asked.
"Soon...Aubrey usually lets me know when its time to eat."
"Oh...not yet?" He blinked, still partially asleep.
"No." Meredith breathed, curling up closer to him.
"You're never up before me unless it's to eat."
"Well, I am this time."
"I see that."
"How did you sleep?"
"Good...great actually."
"Good."
"You?" Derek asked.
"Very well."
"Good." He smiled, kissing her softly.
"Even with my little bowling ball." Meredith stroked her stomach.
"Good morning Aubs."
"She enjoyed sleeping in a different bed other than our bed and your mother's couch."
"That reminds me...we need to call my mom later and let her know where we are."
"I see."
"Just in case she shows up at the house."
"She'll probably come over with cookies."
"At least we have something to look forward to." Derek laughed.
"She's been making an assortment for me."
"As long as she still brings the chocolate chip."
"Of course."
"Good."
"Those chocolate covered strawberries were amazing."
"I'm glad you liked them."
"They were amazing. I really enjoyed them."
"Mmm...good." Derek smiled, kissing her again.
"Mmm..."
"Oh..."
"Morning Derek." Meredith kissed him softly before sitting up.
"Good morning..."
"You look very relaxed." Meredith stroked his cheek.
"I am." Derek smiled.
"Perfect." She grinned, before sliding out of the bed.
"Where are you going?"
"Touring the room."
"Okay..." He laughed.
"Come with."
"Alright." Derek smiled, getting out of the king bed.
"I'll be careful."
"I know."
"So come on!"
"I'm coming." Derek laughed, following her across the suite.
"There is a pretty view." Meredith stopped in front of the large window overlooking the best sites in Seattle.
"It is."
"When I first came here, I was so amazed by the view."
"It is pretty breathtaking."
"I think Aubrey would like it."
"Hmm."
"We should bring her here for her first mini vacation." Meredith giggled as she turned to face him.
"That sounds like a nice idea." Derek smiled, wrapping his arms around her.
"To see her face..." Meredith moved her hand over his heart.
"We could take her on the ferryboats."
"If she has a jacket." Meredith whispered before kissing him.
"Of course." He smiled against her lips.
"And a hat..."
"Definitely a hat."
"Mmm hmm..." Meredith grinned, backing into the window.
"And some gloves."
"Tiny baby gloves." She breathed.
"We'll have to take her up to see the snow." Derek whispered.
"Yeah...snow." Meredith felt her cheeks get warmer before lifting his shirt over his head.
"Oh..." He grinned, tossing his shirt to the side.
"Sex time."
"I see that."
"Long time..."
"Very long time."
"Uh huh..."
"Too long." Derek said, kissing her deeply.
"Dr. Stein said if we were careful...we could."
"Then we'll be careful..."
"Good." Meredith pushed his pajama pants down.
"Thank goodness." Derek gasped, pulling off her top quickly.
"I...bed or..."
"Bed...easier..."
"Right."
"Fast...but...you know...slow..."
"Go with the flow."
"Yeah..." He gasped, pushing off her pajama bottoms and backing up towards the bed.
"I hope she behaves."
"Oh gosh..."
"No complications."
"You feel okay?" He breathed.
"I feel great." She breathed, sliding down onto the bed.
"Okay." Derek smiled, running his hands over her swollen breasts.
"Ooh..."
"Mmm..."
"Oh..." Meredith moaned, the feeling of his strong hands sending shivers down her spine.
"Oh...I missed you..." He groaned.
"You too."
"Mmm..."
"Mer..."
"I...how do we do this." Meredith moaned, pointing to her stomach.
"You...on top..."
"Not too heavy." Meredith rolled over.
"No..."
"Good." Meredith straddled him, his hands moving to her stomach.
"I need you."
"Good...I need you."
"Oh..." He moaned as she slid onto him.
"Oh my..."
"Meredith..."
"Der..." Meredith moaned, her hands moving over his strong chest.
"I...oh..." He reached up and ran his hands over her breasts.
"I...this is..." Meredith giggled weakly, as he lifted his head to kiss her.
"Different...but...oh..." He moaned loudly.
"Different?"
"But oh...good..."
"Feels amazing..." She moaned as he tugged at her hair.
"Mmmhmm..."
"Oh..."
"Meredith..."
"Yeah?" She moaned, her hips tensing as she moved over him.
"Oh god..." Derek groaned, grabbing her breasts.
"Oh this..." Meredith stopped, her hands bracing on Derek's shoulders as she slammed her lips against his.
"Mmm..."
"Shit..."
"Oh...oh..."
"Oh wow..." Meredith moved her hand to the headboard.
"I...fuck..."
"Derek..." Meredith's hips began riding him even harder as he moved his hands to her waist.
"Almost...oh..." Derek gasped.
"Oh."
"Mer..." He looked up at her.
"Mmm..." She moaned, throwing her head back as her orgasm started ahead of his. "Oh my god!"
"Oh!" Derek gasped, holding tightly onto her waist as he spilled himself into her. "Oh..."
"I...ah...yeah..."
"Yes..."
"Oh my god..."
"I...we waited for...wow..."
"That might be the best part of bed rest so far."
"Are you okay?" He breathed.
"Yeah." Meredith reached for his hand as she moved onto her back.
"Mmm..." Derek smiled.
"Hearts beating really fast."
"You sure you're okay?"
"I think so."
"Maybe we should...not do that again tonight."
"I just need my heart rate to slow down."
"Hmm..." Derek breathed, rubbing slowly circles on her belly.
"Ooh...and she's awake." Meredith giggled breathlessly, feeling a kick below her chest.
"Hey Aubs." He smiled, still rubbing her stomach.
"Your Mom seems to think she'll have your hair. And that I will have to put little pony tails at the top of her head." Meredith giggled, moving her hand over his.
"That would be cute."
"I never thought about the whole Mommy thing...now its all I can think about." Meredith confessed.
"All I can think about is you and Aubrey...and how I'd never thought you'd give me a chance." Derek chuckled.
"I...you'd want to have another one after this? I mean after everything..."
"Yeah..."
"I never wanted kids...and while pregnancy has been hard I kind of want to do it again."
"Me too..."
"I'm getting so far in over my head."
"With Aubrey?"
"With Aubrey."
"Why do you say that?" Derek whispered.
"Because I never wanted this and suddenly, I found myself going in full swing. No looking back. One minute I only wanted to work and be with you and be me...then, I was trying to get pregnant and Aubrey...It's stupid..."
"I'm scared too."
"You are?"
"Terrified." He admitted.
"Wow." She kissed his chest before laying her head down.
"What?"
"Wasn't expecting that."
"It's true. I'm just...scared out of my mind." Derek chuckled
"Nap now worry later?" She asked, yawning as he kissed her head.
"Good plan."
"Okay." She giggled, kissing him quickly before laying her head down. They were both scared, but they could deal with it later. The sex had been amazing but now her pregnancy brain and body were more than a little exhausted. They could talk later but right now she and Aubrey needed a nap. A nap with Derek by their side.