Chapter 5

The next days were really hard on Gwen. She tried to contact Lancelot, she had sent him emails and he didn't respond. She found his new contact from his sister and tried to call but all her calls went to voicemail and not once did he call back.

"Hey, you have done your best. you cannot say you didn't try to find him." said Arthur.

"I don't understand. Does he hate me so much that he doesn't want anything to do with me?" asked Gwen in a small broken voice. She just couldn't understand. How could he be with her for almost 2 years and then up and leave ignoring her like she didn't exist?

"I don't know what he is thinking Guinevere but you shouldn't worry yourself. Whatever his reasons, it is his loss." said Arthur trying to comfort Gwen but at the time pained at her tears and pain. Doubts entered his mind as to why Gwen was crying. did she feel so strongly for Lancelot? Did she really want him back in her life that much? He knew he was being unreasonable but he couldn't help it. He had seen Gwen cry over Lancelot for one too many times.

"I just don't understand it."

"Would it be so bad if he didn't respond?" asked Arthur looking at Gwen.

Gwen was stunned at the question and looked at Arthur. she saw the conflict of emotions in his eyes and she realized she was hurting him. He had been perfect, supportive but even he had his limits. At that moment she knew she didn't need Lancelot. She had all she needed right there in front of her. "No Arthur. It wouldn't be bad because I have all I need right infront of me." she said with so much conviction.

Arthur looked into Gwen's brown eyes and knew she was sincere and he smiled. "Really?"

"Really. I am sorry I have been out of it. I just…I was so hell bent on wanting him to know about the baby I didn't realize I was hurting you. I love you Arthur and I swear I just wanted him to know. I don't love him anymore nor do I want to get back together with him. I swear."

"I know. I was just having a moment of insecurity." Said Arthur and he drew her close and they kissed.

"Am I forgiven?"

"There is nothing to forgive. So are we still going for checkup tomorrow?" asked Arthur gently placing his hands on her stomach. They had decided to tell their families after she had her first checkup to see if everything was fine.

"Yeah. I cant believe there is someone in there right now."

"Me too. I love you Guinevere." said Arthur looking into her beautiful brown eyes.

"I love you too Arthur." said Gwen and she pulled him close and they kissed. She melted into him, falling onto the bed with Arthur on top of her. she felt a rush of love when he tried so much not to squash her. He was always so protective of her and as she lay there in his arms, she knew she was ready for the final step. She knew with all her heart Arthur was the one, she knew that he would not leave her and will always be there for her like she will always be there for him.

Arthur looked at her questioningly when she tugged at his shirt and she smiled. "Yes Arthur. I am ready." Arthur smiled at her, his heart beating fast, love almost overwhelming him as he looked at her, the beautiful vision in front of him.

That night, they made love for the first time and it was beautiful, magical and non like they had ever experienced.

Xxx

Arthur waited anxiously glancing at Gwen here and there. "Hey baby. Relax. Ok." said Gwen though she was nervous herself too.

"Yeah. I guess I am a little anxious." said Arthur holding Gwen's hand and kissing it gently.

"Don't worry ok."

Just then the door opened and their doctor Julie Cole entered. "Well, the test results show Gwen is indeed pregnant."

Gwen looked teary at Arthur and he smiled taking her into his arms. "Well it's official now. We are going to be parents." said Arthur and they kissed.

"So do you want to see your baby?" asked Julie smiling as she saw the excitement and love the 2 had.

"Ok, Gwen I need to lie down." said Julie. Gwen did as told as Julie set up. "Ok, this is going to be cold." said Julie. Gwen shivered and jumped at the cold gel being rubbed on her belly but got used to it. Soon the room was filled with the most glorious sound she had ever had. Her baby's heart beat. "Wow… is that…"

"Yes it is the baby's heartbeat and a healthy one at that. Look at that. That is her/him right there." Gwen saw a blob moving slowly and she smiled tears now flowing. He or she was tiny smaller than a hand but she was already in love with him or her.

Gwen looked at Arthur and in that moment, any doubts she had ever had that he wouldn't want this child was gone. In his eyes was love, commitment and awe. He loved the baby. She was filled with joy and she held him kissing him.

"Our baby." said Gwen and Arthur nodded.

"I love you Guinevere."

"I love you too Arthur." she said and they kissed again.

"Can we have copies?" asked Arthur holding Gwen.

"Yes of course." Julie printed copies and a record for the baby's heart beat. Gwen was ecstatic. Nervous but happy. She was going to be a mum.

Xxx

"Oh my, she is so beautiful!" said Arthur looking at the picture for the thousandth time.

"Arthur we don't know if it's a she or he."

"Its going to be a she and she is going to look just like you." said Arthur with stubborn conviction and Gwen rolled her eyes.

"Ok, want to bet?"

"Arthur I am not going to be bet on the sex of the baby!"

"Why not? Scared?" said Arthur baiting her.

"Never." Said Gwen knowing he won't give up. "Ok I say it's a boy."

"I say it's a girl. I will think of what I want when I win."

"So sure of yourself."

"When am I never?"

"Are you sure you want me to answer that?" she asked coyly and laughed when Arthur sputtered indignantly.

Xxx

"Oh my God Gwen! Wow! I cant believe this is your baby." Said Morgana looking at the ultrasound pictures. "Its so tiny."

"Yeah. I cant believe he is in there."

"He?"

" bet it was a girl and I said it was a boy hence the he. He insists on calling it a she." Said Gwen rolling her eyes.

"You 2 are so cute." said Morgana and Gwen smiled thinking of Arthur. "How have you really been?"

"I am ok. Morning sickness is still there but I am happy. Arthur has been so awesome sometimes I don't think he is even real. Not many guys would accept another man's child."

"He is Arthur your best friend and he loves you."

"Yes. I am so happy with him Morgana. The happiest I have ever been and with the baby…well I don't know if I could be happier."

"And Lancelot?"

"He is still ignoring me. I gave up. I will keep the emails as proof but right now, I don't care. I don't need him."

"Yeah. I cant believe he is acting like a jerk like that."

"Same to me but that just shows we didn't know him that well." said Gwen then asked, "And you and Merlin?"

"He is awesome. He actually tolerates Morgause and that is saying something. that girl is annoying."

"She is your sister Morgana!" said Gwen laughing. Morgana and her sister had a love hate relationship it was quite funny how they pretended to hate each other. Of course Morgana denied she was pretending but well….

"How unfortunate." Said Morgana easily and Gwen laughed shaking her head.

Xxx

"So you are going to be a dad?" said Merlin leveling his electric blue eyes at Arthur.

"Yep. Gonna be a daddy." said Arthur smiling.

"You are truly happy with this?" asked Merlin cautiously.

"Yes Merlin I am. I don't like the fact that the child is Lancelot's only because he hurt her. He was a jerk." Said Arthur and Merlin piped in saying, "And he was your rival." And Arthur rolled his eyes."Yes and that too but this is also Guinevere's child. I love her and everything she is and that includes the baby."

"What about if Lancelot comes back?"

"Then he will be there for the child since he is the father but I will also be there for Gwen and the child. I love her Merlin and nothing will make me leave her even the baby."

"Wow."

"Yeah. Crazy I know. Me a dad but hey, it will work out."

"Yeah but I meant not every guy would be willing to do this man. I don't see myself agreeing to raise Valiant's baby but who knows if it hd actually happened." Said Merlin referring to Morgana's ex before they started dating.

"I know but she is not like any other girl. She is Guinevere and I would do anything for her." said Arthur and he truly meant it. He would walk the earth for that girl.

"I am happy for you mate. You deserve the happiness after a long wait for her." said Merlin and Arthur smiled taking a sip from his beer.

Xxx

Arthur and Gwen planned a lunch with Elyan, Thomas and Uther at Arthur's apartment. When they all came, Gwen told them she was pregnant with Lance's child but she and Arthur were going to be in this together.

As to be expected there was an explosion. Some words were exchanged as they all tried to understand but everything eventually cooled down and they all accepted it. both fathers were excited at the prospect of their first grandchild and Elyan was already referring to himself as uncle. For that Gwen and Arthur were happy.

"Everything is working out fine."

"Yeah. I am so happy. Thank you Arthur for everything."

"No thanks needed my love." Said Arthur and they kissed. Lofe was looking good for the 2.

Thank you for reading. I am a hopeless romantic and love fluffy scenes so expect these till Lancelot returns. Tell me what you think and suggestions are very much welcome!