Bose stood by Mika as Scwhoz injected her humerus with the power-locking serum. "And there you go," Scwhoz finished, putting a band-aid on Mika's arm. The three of them were in one of the dozen infirmary rooms in the man's nest. Clearly, Mika's sonic scream was going to be a problem when she goes into labor. She'd always been a master at controlling it even in stressful situations but worried that giving birth would push her past her limits and she'd expose her secret identity. Scwhoz suggested that they locked her powers temporarily until she gives birth to prevent that.
"You sure this is gonna work Schwoz?" Mika rubbed her now sore humerus. "Of course, i am filthy one percent sure," Scwhoz stated. "What?!" Bose blurted, he wasn't the best at math but filthy one percent was not that high of a chance. "I'm kidding," Scwhoz chortled putting down his syringe," I'm ninety-five percent sure,".
Mika and Bose shrugged, they'll take that chance. "So how are you guys feeling, i hear your due date is soon,". "Yeah, soon...like in two weeks soon," Mika said anxiously. "But we're ready," Bose took her hand. "Awh," Schwoz gushed," Vell i can't vait to meet them,".
"Us too," Mika looked to Bose and he nodded.
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"This is kidnapping," Chapa groaned as Mika added another book to the stack she was holding. "No, this is being productive," Mika tapped her head as they strolled through the bookstore. "Do you really need all these hard-copy parenting and bedtime story books? Have you ever of e-books?" Chapa kept complaining. Mika shooed her hand at Chapa and picked up a book from the stack ignoring her, "Do you think it's too early to start reading her Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone?". "You're never too young to start reading Harry potter," Chapa extolled. "Line's getting shorter," Chapa nudged her head towards the cashier. Mika put the book back on Chapa's stack and they made there over to the line.
Just as they were about to get behind this lady, a large group of people stepped in front of them. "Unbelievable," Chapa bellowed. "I guess we'll just have to wait," Mika said calmly and dusted her dress. "Or..." Chapa looked at her mischievously. Mika tilted her head suspiciously before Chapa grabbed her hand and started cutting the line while hollering, "Where are your manners people, pregnant lady coming through,". Mika wasn't surprised that she was doing this and apologized to everyone being shoved aside. Chapa always did this now that Mika was pregnant to get ahead anywhere they were together.
They got to the front of the line just as the cashier was finishing up with a customer. "You know I'm really going to miss our pregnancy privileges," Chapa empathized. "Next please," The cashier announced. As they planned to step forward, only Chapa made it to the counter putting the books down.
However, when Mika took a step forward she stopped instantly. There was a strong tightening in her abdomen. Then suddenly a painful cramp in her lower back. Mika's thoughts went straight to contraction, however, this was definitely giving more impact. Chapa turned around when she saw Mika wasn't next to her. "You alright Mika?" Chapa noticed her hunched over. "I feel like i need to pee," Mika said but she sounded confused as to why "but i don't know why..."
Suddenly Mika was hit with a wave of pain that hurt to the point she started screaming in agony. Chapa was by her side to help her balance right away, "Oh my god, do you think this is it? Is the baby coming!?". No, it's too soon, a week too soon, she wasn't ready yet. "No, don't be ridiculous Chapa i still have time," Mika held her breath. "Mika you're full term, the baby could come at any time," Chapa reasoned with her and Mika pushed herself back and forth gritting her teeth to stop screeching.
"I said no! It's just heavy contractions," Mika cried out. Then another wave of cramps hit her but on her upper rib, crippling her lung and she couldn't deny it, "Oh my god I'm having a baby right now!". The rest of the bookstore stopped what they were doing to see what was going on.
Chapa turned back to the cashier, "Call us an uber to the hospital,". The cashier nodded and got on the phone but someone yelled out, "Oh oh I'm a licensed Uber driver, I'll take you!". It was a woman who looked to be in her early twenties and she was dressed like she's never worked a day in her life. "Are you sure you?" Chapa asked sus. "Totally, My name is Abby i was hired just this morning!" She clapped excitedly, "Nice to meet you Abby, I'm Mika-" Mika said through her breathing techniques, her body was on fire but she was still well mannered.
Abby went on, "This is actually great timing because Daddy told me that i can't live off his money anymore until i get a job or do something helpful for the community so he's taking my trust fund away which is totally unfair-" "Abby We really don't have time for this, just help me get my friend to the hospital," Chapa yelled and Abby bobbed her head in agreement.
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"I need to call Bose," Mika howled in exertions as Abby and Chapa helped her into the back seat. "I will," Abby said rushing to the driver's seat, Chapa did a double take because the brunet doesn't even know who Bose is. "I'll do it," Chapa assured Mika, taking her phone.
Mika started panting and Chapa sat next to her closing the door, Before Abby could step on it Mika called out, "Wait?!". "Shit did your water just break?" Chapa worried. "No!" Mika claimed, "Let's stop at five guys on the way,". "Why?" Chapa questioned, that was the most absurd thing Mika has ever said given the context, maybe Bose was rubbing off on her too much.
"Because i need to eat and when i get into the ICU their not going to let me eat while in active labor and who knows how long I'll be in labor for," Mika explained taking a deep breath to get through the contractions.
"Mika i really think we should get you to the hospital-" Chapa was saying until Mika grabbed her shoulders aggressively, "I am about to push a human being out of my body but i swear on everything i will shove her back in mid way if i don't get a triple cheese Hamburger, with some barbeque wings, a side of seasonal fires and a large lemonade!".
Chapa swallowed a lump in her throat and troublously taped Abby's seat, "You heard the woman, to five guys!".
"On it!" Abby stepped on the gas and pulled out of the bookstore parking lot.
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Bose was with Miles grubbing when Chapa called to inform him Mika was going into labor. He choked on his drink and Miles had to hit his back repeatedly so he could pull it together. Bose suddenly didn't know how to do anything or what to do with the information. Already? she wasn't due until next week?! He didn't get a chance to fully activate Dad mode.
Bose wanted to go to Mika right away but he needed to get the hospitable bag. Luckily he was with Miles so they teleported into Mika's room and he found the bag on the floor of her closet. Bose looked through it to make sure everything was in there and then threw it over his back.
"Come on let's go, teleport us to Mika," Bose rapidly yanked at Miles's arm.
"Dude i can't just teleport us to her, Hospitals are packed man, what if the doctors are in the room with her, or we teleport to the lobby and everyone sees?" Miles replied.
"Fine! Then drop me off behind a bush in the parking lot or something i don't care just be quick," Bose faltered. He's never been this nervous in his life.
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Bose ran into the crowded hospital with Miles a little behind calling his parents to tell them the news. Out of breath, Bose slammed his hand on the front desk and asked for Mika Macklin, "Room 406".
Bose frantically opened doors on the fourth floor calling Mika's name, then at the end of the hall he saw Chapa's head peek out, "Over here,". Bose raced to her as she ushered him in. Bose saw Mika on the bed with her eyes closed, grating and grunting as she held her bump. He dropped the bag that was weighing him down and went to take her hand. Mika opened her eyes and smiled tiredly when she saw Bose, "I think she's coming today,". "You think so," Bose chortled.
"Miles called your parents they'll be here soon," Bose told her, hopefully. "Only If that's what you want i know things between you guys haven't been the best but-" He quickly added. "It's okay Bose i want them to be here-" Mika tried to finish her sentence but intense cramping along with a hard tightening caused her to let out a violent screech, "Fuck this hurt like a bitch,".
Bose let go of her hand as he looked around for anything to help with the pain but it was useless. "You're doing great!" Bose said what he always did, he didn't think it was ever much help but it calmed her. "Yep, just four to eight more hours," She gave him a thumbs up then threw her head back and exhaled.
Bose noticed the five guys' bag sitting by her stand and an almost empty pink lemonade drink. "Did you stop at five guys?" He questioned Chapa. "She was hungry?" Chap bit her nails anxiously. Bose looked at Mika amused, that's my girl.
Mika reached out for Bose's hand again and he gave it to her. Bose chewed the inside of his cheek and took another deep breath with her. "We're so gonna screw this up," Bose half joked but Mika genuinely laughed, "Well yeah duh, that's unavoidable,".
Bose softly smiled at her while nuzzling her hair back as she rested it on the pillow. "Things are gonna change," Bose kissed Mika's forehead and repeated, "Things are gonna change,".
