A/N: Sorry, this is a day late thought I'd clicked upload and I hadn't, but regardless here we go, birthday celebrations, followed by a private one later, enjoy :)

Chapter 39

They park up and head towards the club joining the line and soon enough they were showing their IDs. Kevin, Alyssa and Jayden getting the wristbands to say they were over 21.
They head inside and are instantly hit by the sound.
"Now this, this is my kind of place," nods Mike.
"Let's get the birthday boy a drink first," smiles Evie.
They walk towards the bar and Kevin gets the first round, handing Jayden a vodka and coke, getting the same for him and Alyssa while everyone else gets it sans vodka. Mia glancing around but turning her attention back when she didn't spot Jared.
"Happy Birthday," smiles Kevin and everyone else follows suit as they toast.
Alyssa then orders three shots one each to Jayden and Kevin keeping the third for herself.
"Come on, birthday tradition you have to do a shot," she urges.
"Fine, one," replies Jayden as he throws it back and shudders with a cough.
"Oh god," he mutters.
"Oh poor Jayden," teases Evie.
"Alright, I don't care about protests we are in a club and that means dancing," cheers Mike.
"Yes" agrees Evie.
"Absolutely" nods Alyssa.
"I'm in," smiles Antonio.
"To the dancefloor," smiles Mike as he grabs Emily's hand, Alyssa and Evie doing likewise for Kevin and Jayden. Antonio holds his hand out to Mia, "come on," he smiles.
Mia takes it and the eight of them head to the dancefloor.
They danced as a group, and given each girl had a partner no one tried to bother them. And while Evie, Mike, Alyssa, Antonio and even Mia threw themselves into with style. Kevin and Jayden had to be led rather than doing it naturally. And Mike was doing an admirable job of helping Emily feel more comfortable as she danced.

After a few more songs Evie and Jayden moved towards the bar.
"You enjoying your birthday?" asks Evie.
"I am," smiles Jayden wrapping his arm around her.
"Good," says Evie as they turn to the bar and Jayden orders them both another drink.
"Better than the tequila?" she teases nodding to his second vodka and coke.
"Much, and I intend to remember tonight."
"Good," replies Evie as she leans up and kisses him.
Jayden responds in kind, pulling her against him as he deepens it for a moment before pulling back.
"I love you," he smiles.
"We love you too," answers Evie and Jayden's smile grows as they grab their drinks again.

They finish their drinks and Evie drags Jayden back out to the dancefloor and to the rest of their friends.
A couple of hours later Jayden was sat with the other guys as the girls continued to dance.
"Alyssa really seems to have fit in with the girls," notes Antonio.
"She has, I'm glad, and thank you again for letting her come," smiles Kevin looking at Jayden.
"No problem," smiles Jayden not taking his eyes of his girlfriend as she danced with her usual grace, but given where they were it was a little more carefree and just a little bit hotter. To him at least, and maybe the alcohol as well.
"How do they do it in those heels?" asks Antonio given each girl was in heels.
"Practice," answers Kevin his gaze transfixed on Alyssa. He was glad she'd seemed to slip into their team so well. Even managing to seemingly get Evie on side, and he knew besides himself that she was the one who was the slowest to get comfortable with people. But all four looked completely comfortable with each other.

Until they noticed someone else moving towards the group, as two guys try and join them, only for Evie to takes Emily's hand and spin her out of the way before deliberately squaring off with the guy.
"Do we need to go?" asks Antonio.
Alyssa stands next to Evie, but Jayden can tell its Evie who sends them both packing, his girlfriend was a scary woman when she chose to be.
"No, they've got it handled," smiles Kevin.
Jayden's eyes narrow as he watches the two guys leave the dance floor, before his gaze slides back to Evie. While on one hand he really couldn't blame other guys for finding Evie attractive, because she was, especially right now. On the other he really didn't like other guys trying it, but he knew better than to instantly wade in, and given he'd been drinking he might've been a little less cool than usual.
The girls however seemed unfazed and are soon dancing again which causes him to relax a little.

As the song changes Evie separates from the group and walks over to the boys, and with no pretence sits down on Jayden's lap as she lets out a breath and grabs her drink.
"Are you alright?" asks Jayden.
"Mhm, just needed a break," she replies leaning against him. "My energy is a little more split than usual."
Jayden nods, his arm wrapping around her as she leans against him, his other hand settling idly on her thigh as hers loops around his shoulder.
Eventually the other girls walk over, Alyssa settling on Kevin's lap, while Emily leaned against Mike.
"I'm going to get a drink, anyone want anything?" asks Mia.
Everyone shakes their heads and Mia walks over to the bar, as she orders she glances back at the table where her friends were sat.
Jayden and Evie were in a full blown make out.
Alyssa's mouth was next to Kevin's ear, and the look on his face told her she probably wasn't whispering sweet nothings.
And Emily and Mike were curled up together, Antonio she spotted heading to the bathroom.
With a sigh she feels the pang of jealousy at seeing her team so happy.

A hand on her arm makes her turn and she smiles when she sees Jared.
"Hi," she beams.
"Hi," he smiles looking at her and she notes his eyes run over her before deliberately yanking them back up to her face, "wow, you look really amazing, not that you didn't look great yesterday or anything," he adds quickly looking nervous.
"Its fine, you clean up pretty good too," assures Mia, and he really did as she felt her stomach fill with butterflies as she looks at him.
"Can I get you a drink?" he offers.
"I've just ordered but you can buy it if you like," replies Mia.
Jared smiles and orders his own before paying for both, "Okay so I really do want to assure you, I had no idea about the plan to come out until today."
"Its fine, really, I was not entirely disappointed when you said you'd be here" admits Mia.
"And I might not have fought my hardest about not coming here," adds Jared, "sorry am I keeping you from your friends you said it was one's birthday right?"
"No, they're good for now," answers Mia pointing to the booth where they were all sat, in exactly the same positions as they'd been before, except now Mike and Emily were kissing as well.
"They do seem set," chuckles Jared.
"What about you, where are your friends?" asks Evie.

Suddenly a hand appears on Jared's shoulder.
"Hey man you were meant to be getting the drinks," says a tall Hispanic guy.
"No I said I was getting one, I never said anything about anyone else," replies Jared.
"Ignore him, you know how much effort he puts into having to avoid paying for anything when we go out," snorts a blonde woman appearing next to him.
"Besides, I think Jared might've found something a little more interesting than drinks," finishes an Asian guy also appearing looking at her, "I take you're Mia?" he asks.
"I am," nods Mia glancing at Jared.
"Pleasure to meet you, Jared has not shut up about you. I'm David," he smiles.
Jared lets out a small groan and looks a little embarrassed.
"Ah, so you're Mia, I'm Maya, and this idiot is Dexter," chuckles Maya nodding to the Hispanic guy.
"Nice to meet you all," smiles Mia looking at them and feeling just a little overwhelmed until she feels a warm presence behind her and lets out a small sigh of relief.

"You all good here Mia?" asks Evie.
"We're good, this is Jared and his friends," explains Mia.
"Jared huh," nods Evie looking him over before nodding, "Nice to put a face to a name."
"So you're the guy who saved Mia, nice one man," nods Mike holding out his fist as he appears next to Evie.
"Uh thanks," smiles Jared returning it.
"This is Evie and Mike" introduces Mia.
"Hi, I'm Dexter," he smiles holding his hand out with clear flirt in his voice as he looks at Evie.
Evie shakes his hand and he pulls it back, "damn girl you got a grip" he says.
"You have no idea," replies Evie.
"Maybe you'd like to show me?" flirts Dexter.
"Oh believe me, the way I'd show you, you really, really would not enjoy."
Maya lets out a laugh, "okay you I like" she smiles, "I'm Maya," she adds.
Evie nods.
"And I'm David" he smiles, "now let's get some drinks" he adds turning to the bar the other two turning as well.

"We'll leave you to it," says Evie as she and Mike walk back over to the booth.
"So?" asks Jayden as he sits back down in his lap. He'd been slightly insulted when she'd abruptly pushed him away from where he'd been kissing her neck and disappeared off, until he'd seen why.
"We just met Jared, and his friends, one of whom just got shot down most brutally by E over here," smiles Mike.
"Oh you did, did you?" asks Jayden.
"Of course, why would I be interested in a firefighter, I happen to be so very fond of fire," replies Evie.
"Oh I'm aware" smiles Jayden as he kisses her again, Evie returning it with equal fervour. If this was the effect alcohol had on Jayden, she could definitely get behind it. She breaks it a few moments later, "I want to dance," she says.
"Fine but if I'm bad I blame it on the alcohol," chuckles Jayden.
"You have Evie leading you, you'll be fine," laughs Emily.
"Plus you suck when you're sober," adds Antonio.
Jayden shakes his head before allowing Evie to pull him to the dance floor.

Mia looks at Jared with a smile, "so your friends are interesting", she says.
"Yeah they don't know how to keep their mouths shut," nods Jared. "But they're good people, yours were over here pretty fast."
"Evie's protective, Mike too. They're like my family," smiles Mia.
"I know what you mean."
"So you haven't stopped talking about me?"
Jared blushes, "I may have mentioned you, a few times."
"I might've mentioned you a few times too."
"So how about that dance? I warn you I'm not great?" offers Jared holding out his hand.
"I'm not either," assures Mia taking it.

They walk down to the dance floor settling next to Evie and Jayden, and for someone who liked to say he didn't dance, Jayden was doing surprisingly well. But that might've been a mixture of the booze and how closely Evie happened to be pressed against him.
Jared spins her and two start to dance, and Mia had to admit she was definitely enjoying this night even more now that Jared had arrived.

An hour later Mia was sat with Jared, their two groups having settled together.
David was discussing fishing with Antonio. Maya, Dexter, Kevin and Alyssa were chatting. When Mike and Jayden reappeared with Evie between them.
"Sorry guys but I think we're going to have to call it a night," says Mike.
"I'm fine," protests Evie.
"No you're not, like you said, you're not firing on all thrusters right now," reminds Jayden gently.
Emily walks over and hands Evie a bottle of water which she takes.
"You okay?" asks Maya.
"I'll be alright," assures Evie.
"Besides we've got to be up usual time tomorrow," adds Jayden.
Everyone nods and says their goodbyes, Jared walking with them to the stairs.
"I'm sorry we've got to go," admits Mia.
"No its okay, take care of your friend, is she going to be alright?" he asks.
"She will be, its complicated," replies Mia.
"Hey no prying don't worry, but would you still be interested in getting coffee?" he asks.
"Very," nods Mia.
Jared smiled, "great, I'll text you my work days and we can coordinate" he says.
"I'm looking forwards to it. I really enjoyed tonight by the way" she smiles.
"I did too."
Mia goes to walk away but instead turns around and kisses his cheek, "bye," she smiles.
Jared's smile grows and he waves as she walks out of the club, unable to even shrink the smile she was wearing.

"That was so cute," says Emily as Mia catches up with them.
"He was so nice wasn't he," smiles Mia.
"Very," nods Emily.
"And not a Nighlok," adds Evie.

Emily, Mia and Evie all letting out laughs at that.
"What are we missing?" asks Antonio.
"You had to be there," answers Emily.
"Yeah when Evie called Deker attractive," teases Mia.
"You did what?" demands Jayden.
"I did not say he was attractive, I said compared to every other Nighlok we have faced, he is attractive. Big difference," clarifies Evie, "believe me, I get the chance, my sword is going right into his heart, the only person I find attractive is you," she smiles as she kisses Jayden's cheek.
"Good," replies Jayden.

They get back to the car and Mia gets into the driver's seat, Antonio getting in next to her while the three couples settle in the back.
"So Mia, finally found your knight in shining armour?" asks Emily.
"He did seem like a nice guy, hot too," nods Alyssa.
"I concur, attractive, but not my type," smiles Evie as she looks at Jayden.
"Mine neither," agrees Alyssa.
"He did seem like a really nice guy though," notes Emily.
"He was," smiles Mia dreamily.

It doesn't take them long to arrive home.
The eight of them walking into the house.
"Well, thank you for a great birthday. Now if you'll excuse us," smirks Jayden as he picks Evie up and she giggles shaking her head.
"Night all," she says over his shoulder as the two disappear down the corridor.
"I concur, good night," agrees Kevin as he and Alyssa disappear to his room.
Mike still had Emily in his arms, her boots hanging from her hand. And they too disappear down the corridor.
Mia smiles as she looks at her phone.

I had a great night; I hope you got home safe

Jared x

I did, and same to you

Mia x

"Talking to Jared?" asks Antonio.
Mia nods, "yeah."
"Well he seemed like a nice guy Mia, and he was obviously interested in you. Which shows he has good taste."
"Thank you."
"Anytime" answers Antonio, "now I'm going to get my earplugs."
"I didn't think Jayden and Evie were loud unless they were messing with you?"
"They're not the problem, Mike allegedly snores."
"Good point," admits Mia. "Then again apparently you're not quiet man yourself."
"True guess we'll see who keep who up" nods Antonio.

The two walk down to their rooms, and see Mike and Emily engaged in a heated kiss outside their room.
Antonio clears his throat pointedly and the two break apart looking sheepish.
"Night Em," smiles Mike.
"Good night," she replies happily kissing him again, softly this time before disappearing into her room, Mia following after her.
Antonio and Mike walk down to Antonio's room having dropped his stuff there earlier.
As Mike steps into the bathroom he thinks about the last time he was in here.
Evie having a panic attack on the floor because she'd found out she was pregnant.
His gaze flicked to the door to Evie and Jayden's room which was firmly shut.
"Don't think about it, really its best not too," says Antonio.
"Got you," nods Mike as the two settle into the beds.
"Damn, Jayden has got a comfy bed," notes Mike, "but Evie isn't wrong, hers is comfier."
Antonio just snorts and turns the light out hoping like hell Mike wasn't as annoying as Kevin said he was.
Mike thinking exactly the same for Antonio.

Jayden sets Evie back on her feet as he shuts the door behind him.
"Definitely not too drunk then," chuckles Evie.
"I intend to remember all of this," answers Jayden.
Evie smirks, "good, because there would be nothing more insulting than you passing out on me."
"I could be stumble down drunk and you could still keep my attention."
"Now that's what I like to hear," she answers as she pulls her hair loose and shakes it out, combing her hand through it so it fell normally. If a little more messily than normal as she sets the hairpin down carefully.
And while the others probably expected them to attack each other like they were in a movie, it wasn't the case.
Evie disappeared into the bathroom while Jayden pulled off his clothes, throwing them into the basket before dropping back on the bed in his underwear.
He'd thoroughly enjoyed the night, and while he felt pleasantly buzzed from the alcohol, he'd made sure he didn't overdo it.

As the door opened he turned and his eyes widened as his gaze ran over Evie, his throat going dry at the sight that greeted him.
Evie couldn't help but smirk at his reaction, "I did say you'd like what was under my outfit more," she flirts as she shuts the door behind her and steps into the room.
"You've been wearing this, all night?" asks Jayden his voice rougher than normal.
"Mhm," nods Evie, "you like?" she asks.
Jayden sits up, "Oh I definitely like."
Her hair was loose around her shoulders, and the red lace underwear set she was wearing highlighted everything leaving Jayden not entirely sure where he wanted to look.
Evie walks over and straddles his lap, her arms looping around his shoulders, as his hands automatically settled on her hips.
"Happy Birthday," she smirks before leaning forwards and kissing him.
"Definitely my favourite part so far," he murmurs against her lips before deepening the kiss, the teasing heat that had been building since the club returning as he pulled her down to him.

He wasn't sure if it was the alcohol, the general effect seeing Evie in red lacy underwear, or a combination of the two, but his mind was quickly losing the ability to comprehend anything but the woman in his arms. As everything about Evie invaded his senses.
The sharp scent of her perfume, mixing with the sweeter scent of her shampoo as her hair fell around them. Her softer curves, contrasting with the firm strength of her muscles beneath his hands and pressed against him.
Wanting more he rolled them, pinning her beneath him, pausing for a moment he smiled as he looked at her.
Her bright red hair he was sure their child would inherit fanned across the pillow. The hazy spark as green eyes met blue. Leaning down he reattached their lips, their bodies shifting with practised ease to accommodate each other. He'd always loved how they fitted together, like two halves of a whole.
Jayden trailed kisses along her jaw, beginning a slow exploration as he kissed down her neck, enjoying Evie's reaction as he found his favourite spot. Before continuing his descent, pausing at the kanji as he kissed it before reaching her stomach.
And while they'd done this a thousand times before there was something thrilling to know their child was there. A perfect mixture of the two of them, growing inside the woman he loved.
"I love you," he smiles looking up at her, "Both of you."
"We love you," assures Evie, a soft smile on her.

He kissed her stomach softly, before continuing down her body, pulling her underwear off and down her legs before kicking off his boxers.
He trails featherlight kisses up the inside of her leg making her shiver as he reached the inside of her thigh and bit down lightly.
Evie's hand clenched in the sheet, a small gasp escaping her mouth as he soothed it with his tongue, before he got to the warm heat between her thighs bracing his hand against her stomach he ran his tongue teasingly along her folds and watched as her eyes slammed shut and she squirmed beneath him, "fuck," she mutters.

Smirking he took his time teasing her first with his tongue and then his hand before backing off, an unhappy protest escaping Evie's lips as she glared at him.
"My birthday," he reminds teasingly before allowing her to pull him back up to her, re-joining their lips as his thumb ran along the underside of her bra. And as perfect as it looked on her, he was far more interested in what was underneath.
Evie arches up so he can reach the back, he throws it to the side before his lips left hers, his mouth closing around one of the already hardening peaks. His thumb flicking over the other one.
Evie doesn't bother to suppress the moan of pleasure at his ministrations. The sound sending a surge of satisfaction and arousal through Jayden before leaning up and kissing her again.

Evie loops her arms around his shoulders, her hand tangling in his hair as she kissed him hungrily.
His hand ran down her leg hooking it over his hip, bringing him into sharp contact with her core and she bucks against him.
Thrusting into her both gasp into the kiss, their earlier tenderness giving way to hot flame of need that burned between them. Wanting the connection in the most basic and primal form. A fog of desire descending between them whether fuelled by pregnancy hormones or alcohol, neither cared.
Jayden laces his hand with Evie's above her head as he kisses down her neck, her head falling back as he bit down, not caring that he'd leave a mark in a moment of possessive need. His girlfriend, carrying his child, and that for all the looks and attention she'd gotten tonight, he was the one she came back too.

"Jayden," she groans, his grip on her leg tightening as her nails dug into his scalp and he thrust harder against her.
"Fuck", she gasps, "don't stop."
Their speed increases, Evie's nails digging into his shoulder as she kisses him, a desperate mixture of tongues and teeth as the fever grew between them.
"Oh fuck," mutters Jayden against her lips, changing the angle of his hips to hit the spot he knew sent her spiralling.
They fell over the edge together, their kiss muffling the sounds of pleasure as they collapsed back on the bed both breathing heavily, Jayden dropping next to her, so he didn't hurt her.

They lie there for a moment, nothing but the sound of their breathing filling the air. The scent of sex and sweat surrounding them.
As Jayden looks over at her a mad thought pops into his head and he can't help but laugh.
"What?" asks Evie her voice still breathy.
"Maybe I should've said watch your head," he answers.
Evie laughs at that as well, "oh god I think you just made a dad joke," she giggles.
"The first of many," he smiles rolling onto his side so he was looking at her, Evie mirroring his actions.
"Please, you're not going to be that kind of dad."
"And what kind of dad am I going to be?" asks Jayden.
Evie smiles, "you're going to be firm but fair, the kind of dad who makes his child feel that there is no safer place in the world than with you. You're going to teach our child how to use a sword, but also how to sketch. You will be a wonderful dad."
Jayden smiles, "and you're going to be an equally wonderful mom."
"I hope so."
"Together we can do anything, including this," says Jayden cupping her face as he kissed her softly, "because you will teach our child how to be fierce, but loyal. To find the best hiding places, and will tell the best stories. And ensure our child never doubts how much it is loved" he adds.
Evie lets out a happy sigh at the thought, "together," she murmurs looking at him.
"Together," nods Jayden brushing a loose strand of hair behind her ear before pulling her into his arms.

"Happy Birthday," smiles Evie curling against him.
"I can't think of a better one" replies Jayden.
They lie together in silence, Jayden tracing idle patters on her arm.

"I'm glad we invited Alyssa, I like her," says Evie.
"I do too. She's nice, and she doesn't let Kevin be quite so serious. And seeing her with Kevin tonight it's obvious they make each other happy."
"Very happy, probably as happy as we are sans pregnancy."
"There's a reason Mike is in Antonio's room" chuckles Jayden. "And Mia met a guy, which is nice."
"I hope so, I know it's hard for her being around us. She wants the fairy-tale. I hope Jared might be the start of hers."
"Who are you and what have you done with my girlfriend because that was about the sappiest thing, I've ever heard you say."
"And no one will believe you if you try and tell them I did. Besides I can blame it on the hormones," retorts Evie. "But if he turns out to not be and he hurts her, I'll make him suffer."
"Now that sounds more like you."
Evie just smiles before yawning as she snuggles against him.
Jayden pulls her closer, "good night."
"Night" answers Evie and within minutes both are sound asleep.

Kevin smiles as he looks down at Alyssa, he'd missed this, not just the sex (though he'd missed that more than he cared to admit). But having her here with him, and he loved that within moments it had felt like they'd never been apart.
"I love you, you know," he says his hand running through her hair, he'd always marvelled at how soft it felt.
"I love you too," smiles Alyssa, "and I am so glad we got to do this, to be us again."
"Me too," nods Kevin bringing her hand up and kissing the back of it.
"And I like the fact I've gotten to know your team as well. They're good people."
"They are, even when they drive me nuts," chuckles Kevin.
"If I wasn't already sure you weren't the sort of guy, I might be worried about you living with three beautiful badass women though."
"They never compared to you," assures Kevin. "Though Evie reminded me of you."

"I like her you know, lovely as Mia and Emily are. I think I'll get along with Evie the most. She's certainly a hell of a woman," smiles Alyssa.
"She is, more than you even realise. You know the fact she warmed up to you so fast is actually a minor miracle. But I think you're so similar she can relate to you."
"She not usually one to warm up to people fast?"
"Not exactly no."
"She was protective of Mia tonight though, she was over there very quickly, poor Jayden looked confused."
"Yeah, but she'd do it for any of us. If she hadn't already known Mike, and probably put the fear of god into him, she'd have done the same to any guy Emily showed interest in."
"I'd probably do the same."
"I know you would," smiles Kevin leaning down and kissing her.
Alyssa returns it, cupping his face as she shifted, deepening it. She'd almost forgotten how much she'd missed this.
"I'm so glad we got to do this, that I know everything now."
"Me too. Not having to lie to you and knowing that you're okay with it and willing to wait. It means more than I even fathomed it would."
"Good, because you're not getting rid of me again, not that easily mister," teases Alyssa.
"Never again," promises Kevin.
The effects of the alcohol combined with the lateness soon pulls them under, and they fall asleep in each other's arms, as if no time at all had passed.