Disclaimer: The disclaimer saying I don't own the X-Men was stolen by Tab itha Smith
Lance couldn't focus on any of his classes. He knew Kitty was staying home again, but she kept hoping that he'd see her smile across the room. He gave up on school before the final bell rang, darting out the door to see Pietro and Tabitha driving off in his jeep. Swearing loudly he walked over to the X-Van, which Kurt had apparently drove to school. Looking around he picked the lock and slid into the driver's seat. He would have prefered to steal Scott's car, but Shades had already graduated. He started it without a second thought and drove to the mansion, honking the horn when he reached the gate. He could hear Kitty laugh from somewhere as she electronically opened the gate for him.
"Hey Lance!" she exclaimed as he walked in the front door, Kitty ran down the stairs jumping into Lance's arms.
"Hey yourself Pretty Kitty, how you feeling?" he asked softly hugging her tightly.
"I'm okay, kinda tired, but I haven't been sleeping at all recently." Lance looked at Kitty frowning.
"That can't be good for you," he whispered kissing Kitty lightly on the cheek. He could feel the ring box in his pocket, but this wasn't the right time, not yet.
"I know, but I keep worrying about things, about the baby, what if we're not ready to be parents," she asked tears building up in her blue eyes.
"Kitty, I know this is going to hard for both of us, but you decided that you want to keep the baby, I'll stand by you, even if you change your mind," Lance promised holding Kitty's hand in his. Kitty gave him a weak smile as he wiped the tears from her eyes.
"I love you," Kitty whispered in his ear, so softly he barely heard it. Those words, the words Lance had needed to hear brought a smile to his face.
"I love you too Kitty. What time is your appointment?" he asked suddenly glancing at his watch. Kitty laughed soflty.
"I guess we should get going, why don't you put me down and we'll walk out to the car?" Lance shook his head.
"You're not walking anywhere until I hear an okay from your doctor," Lance stated carrying Kitty out to the van and putting her in the passenger seat.