REGRETS

A/N: I love writing this story so much!

First of all, sorry for the lack of updates from the last week! I was very busy...

I noticed I forgot the disclaimers in all the last chapters. So, here we go…I don't own anything of the TV show Higher Ground…neither do I own the actors (through I'd like to own Hayden! I'm sure I'm not the only one!)

Scott and Shelby's apartment, Some Weeks Later

When is he going to propose to me? I mean, since we're expecting a child and living together…it would be kinda logical, uh? I'm still waiting and nothing…since I'm living with him, things are different. Of course we're still madly in love, and well on the sexual side, everything is great, but this isn't the same. Maybe something like a wedding would be good for us. On the other hand, it seems lately that Scott would rather spend time with his jock friends than with me. I don't understand him; I'm pregnant with his child and he doesn't even care if I'm depressed because I'm alone, or something. Maybe he has a mistress…

"Hey Sweetie." He whispers from behind, crawling into bed next to me. "You're not sleeping?" How sweet! He notices something for once. I choose not to answer at his question and close my eyes pretending I'm asleep. "Shel, come on, I know you're not!"

"Why do you ask then?" I'm angry, he has to know it.

"What's up with you?" Ah, gentle tone, it's only a trap.

"You wanna know what the matter with me is? The matter is that I'm tired of being alone all evenings and every week-ends! I'm tired of going to bed without you, and being transparent to you." Here I said it, I feel so much better now…you couldn't even imagine.

"I see…you think I'm enjoying leaving you alone every time the coach calls me on a match, uh? Because you know I would rather stay here with you and take care of you!" Why does he seem so angry at me, it's not my fault even through!

"Why can't you just say you have a pregnant wife that needs some care?" Shocked face…oh, oh what did I say? "What?" He's giggling now, why does he have to take everything I say this way?

"A pregnant wife, Shel, a wife!" He still giggles wrapping me in a hug from behind. "Is that a proposal?" Ah, damn whispers; it makes my knees all weak, thanks god I'm already lying!

"Maybe…" He kisses my ear and waits for me to continue. "No, it's not. I'm not the one who should ask." Here it's decided, he's the male after all, and he has to do it!

"Oh, Shel, aren't you one of those who want parity between men and women?" Ah, sly one…he's not going to have this one!

"That's not the point. I want you to propose to me, that's all."

"Why that? Are you afraid of losing your pride if I say no?" I know teasing me is his favorite game in life.

"Scott…" Whining, it's the best solution…when you whine in front of a man who loves you, he can't resist you, it's proved. He draws closer to me if it's even possible and turns me around to kiss me.

"You know I will, just be patient. I want it to be a surprise, okay?" Did he just give me a hickey? Oh, god Daisy will tease me tomorrow, I just know it.

"When? I mean, after or before the birth of the baby?" I have to know if I should wear a wedding dress for pregnant women or not, it's really important.

"Surprise…" He says it in a low voice and kisses me again, while untying my nightdress. He wants sex, again. But I'm not going to complain, since I have this little life inside of me, I have lots of needs; sex is one of them. It must be the hormones or something… I just knew I should have gone to bed naked and not using this tonight. I can already feel his hardness pressing against my tight and I can tell he's ready for a good time. "Oh, and Shel, you absolutely are not transparent to me…and most of all I love you. And I love our little one too." He says softly, lying kisses on my tummy. I can't help but smiling and bit my lip as he enters his fingers between my legs where we all know.

"I love you, um…too!" Ah, ecstasy! And knowing it's only the beginning of the night!

So, that was it…short I know. And a little boring too! But I needed to show them arguing a little and Shelby thinking of marriage. About Jess, she didn't disappear and you'll hear from her again soon…

Please R&R! I swear the next chapter will be up before the end of the week! And for once, I'll keep a promise.