Hello readers! Thanks for reading chapter 15! Review, pretty please! :D No flames, enjoy! Btw this chapter was inspired by Anthony Rapp's song "Just Some Guy." Listen to it! It's so pretty! Lots of fluff here XD
Disclaimer: I do NOT own any part of Rent, which saddens me…
Turn This House Into A Home
Chapter 15: Just Some Guy
Lily POV
"How can you guys not want to find out the sex of the baby?" Maureen exclaimed, as we browsed through the store.
"We wanted it to be a surprise." I answered bashfully, putting a hand on my growing belly. Over the last couple months I had a little trouble adjusting to the new weight in front of me. The doctor assured I had gained healthy weight though, and Mark assured me that I was still beautiful. Maureen, Mimi, and I had been looking at baby stuff. Mark and Roger are on there way here while, Collins has class and Jo is at work.
"What Maureen means is she just wants to know." Mimi piped up. I laughed in agreement.
"She'll just have to wait like the rest of us." I replied while Maureen dramatically rolled her eyes. "I'm six months pregnant, just wait till near the end of May and oh-" I sudden movement in my stomach caused me to go quiet. The baby was kicking.
"Lily? You ok?" Maureen and Mimi where already at my side.
"Yeah…I'll never get used to the kicking." I smiled.
"Oh I wanna feel! I haven't yet!" Maureen put her hand on my stomach. "Oh my god!"
"Hey, here they come…" Mimi turned to Mark and Roger, who just enter the store, and waved them over. I tiredly stretched my arms. Your wearing me out baby.
"Finally!" Maureen greeted them.
"Hey! The footage I sold was of your newest protest, be happy." Mark walked past her and gave me a kiss. "How are you feeling?" Mark asked me.
"Tired…," I rubbed my back. "You sold the footage though, I'm glad." I smiled happily.
"And, you all are looking at our new production manager for my band. So when we get paid at gigs…Mark here does too. Our last manager…he just didn't work out," Roger smiled at his friend. My eyes widened and I embraced Mark.
"Yeah, it's not the best but it pays better…" Mark said a bit sheepishly. I felt the baby kick again, I let out a gasp and put a hand to my stomach. "Whoa, are you ok, Li-"
"Fine, I'm fine. I think our little addition knows your voice." I smiled taking his hand and putting on my stomach. After more browsing in the store I felt myself getting more sleepy.
"Lets head to the Life for dinner guys." Maureen suggested.
"You guys go ahead without me, I'm tired. I'll eat at home and go to bed." I said stretching.
"Your sure?" Mimi asked.
"Yeah, I'll see you guys later." I gave Mark a kiss and turned to leave, but he kept a hold on my hand.
"I'll go with you." Mark started to follow, but I put my hand on his chest to stop him. I can handle myself…
"No!" I paused noticing a confused look on his face. "Mark, you been waiting on me hand and foot for the past couple months. I really appreciate it but, I want you to spend some time with them now. I'm a big girl darling. I can get a cab home safely."
"I-"
"Mark…please! Go with them and have fun. Film something." I said firmly and smiled. He sighed and nodded.
"Ok, be safe." He kissed me and I turned to leave for home.
Mark POV
"She'll be fine man," Roger said on the way to the Life Café.
"I know, I can't help but worry sometimes. Am I too…clingy?" I asked concerned.
"No, your just worried about her and the baby, you both have three more months left." Joanne cut in.
"Well, at least she hasn't been too emotional." Maureen joked. "You've done well at keeping her stress at a minimum." We entered the Life and got a table.
"Well, there is something else that has me concerned…" I pulled out a little velvet box. A round of gasps circulated the table.
"FINALLY!" Maureen yell causing people around us to jump.
"Shhh!" I tried to quiet her, "Your going to get us kicked out…again…," Mimi took the box and looked at the diamond engagement ring.
"It beautiful, Mark…she'll love it. When are you going to ask?" Mimi looked up from the little box.
"Tomorrow morning…I have an idea."
Arriving home late, I searched my pockets for the spare key to Lily's loft. We talked about moving in together before the baby was born and her loft was our best option. I'm sure Roger, Mimi and Collins wouldn't appreciate being woken up by a crying baby in the middle of the night either. Most of my stuff is in her house except for my film and other tech equipment, which was still in the room I edited my film in upstairs. I still had my room in the upstairs loft too. Entering her loft quietly, I took my coat off and went into the bedroom. She was fast asleep on her side, with one hand lying over her belly. Tired, I undressed to my boxers, set my glasses on the table, and slipped under the covers. Bringing her body closer to me, I felt her suddenly turn to face me, and put her head on my chest.
"Mmmm, how was dinner?" She asked, without opening her eyes.
"We had a really good time." I said smiling at the thought.
"Good, I'm glad you guys had fun." She said tired but happy. I ran my hand through her dark brown hair.
"You know, I'm not trying to smother you…" I apologized.
"Don't be sorry, I know you worry about me, sweetheart. I just don't want you missing out on things because of me." She replied. I traced one of the scars on her shoulder, then held her a bit tighter to me. "Mmmm, your heart beat is so…soothing." She smiled yawning. "Like heaven…I always wondered, what I did to deserve you?" she yawned again, I chuckled.
"Sleep now…" I didn't answer her.
"I'll sleep…after you tell…me...w-why…I was s-so…lucky." She slowly fell back asleep. I grinned, tired now and fell asleep.
Lily POV
Waking up the next morning I noticed Mark was still asleep, I got up slowly and took a shower. I lingered, as the hot water felt good on my aching body. Getting out I walked into the bedroom and Mark wasn't there. A note was on the bed.
"Went upstairs to visit. See you soon. Love Mark."
I dressed in and loose, long sleeved shirt and a skirt. Drying my hair, I decided to go upstairs too. I opened the door to their loft and noticed a movie just started to play from Mark's camera on a large screen he used for his films. I looked around. Where is everyone? I turned my attention back to the movie. It was full of random clips of…well…us. All the good times Mark and I spent together. Others included the whole gang hanging out at the Life Café or walking the streets of New York together. I stared in awe, not realizing the tears that made their way into my eyes. I felt so many happy emotions going through me as I remembered each memory.
"Oh my…" I trailed off as tears ran down my face. At the end of the movie, I saw a clip of everyone together on the couch, Mark adjusted the camera before running and sitting in the middle.
"Hey, Lily. I hope you enjoyed the film. We just wanted to say that we love you. And if I timed this right I think it would be a good idea for you to turn around now…" He smiled.
I slowly turned around to see the whole boho gang stand behind me.
"Mark? What's going on?" I wiped the tears on my face looking at each of their grinning faces. He stepped toward me.
"Last night you asked me what you did to deserve me…Well, I always wondered what I did to deserve you. Before you, I always thought I was just some guy. I hid in my work, behind my camera…I had an amazing group of friends that taught me otherwise…and I had you to make me feel like the luckiest guy in the world. You're the most amazing girl I have ever met. I love you so much Lillian…" He paused and got down on one knee. "Will you marry me?" I felt more tears fill my eyes. Damn emotions…
"Y-yes…I love you too." He smiled and slipped a beautiful ring on my finger. He got off his knee and kissed me. I heard cheers behind him from the rest of the gang. Breaking away from the kiss he helped me wipe away the new tear coating my cheeks. "That was so beautiful Mark…"
"I'm glad you enjoyed it love," and he kissed me once more.
Author Note: Whew, very fluffy. Sorry this one took a while. Ironically, Anthony Rapp's song insipred this one hahaha. Well, see ya'll next chapter!