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Chapter 12. Bliss
Peeta: I can't believe it. I'm going to be a father! I've always wanted to be one. Even though it's not born yet I love it with everything I have. I will do anything for it. I don't even care if it's a boy or girl. I have never been happier in my entire life.
After I kiss our baby I stand up and continue kissing Madge. I feel her smile against my lips. Suddenly she pulls away. When I look at her she has a worried look on her face.
"What's wrong?"
"You want to keep this baby right?"
"Of course I do. Do you not want to?"
"No, I want to, it's just… I would have to tell my parents. They'll be so disappointed in me. I just know it"
"Everything's going to be fine. I'll be there with you when you tell them. In fact why don't we tell them tonight?" I suggest.
"Are you crazy?"
"Maybe, but think about it. It's not a bad idea. Plus my family is here and I have to tell them sometime so why not tonight while everyone is in one place?" I explain. She thinks about it. Rolls her eyes and agrees.
"Fine" she huffs.
"Together" I say. She looks into my eyes with love.
"Together" she repeats. I smile and our hands intertwine. We both walk downstairs hoping this won't blow up in our faces. When we enter the main floor we see dinner's all cleaned up. Everyone is hanging out together.
"Excuse me! Can we please have your attention?" I announce. Everyone looks our way. "Please gather around in the living room"
"We have some news to tell you" Madge adds. Our family members, one by one, come into the living room. Madge and I look at each other nervously and follow behind them. We stand in the front to where they can see us.
"So what's this news baby brother?" my older brother Travis asks. He knows I hate it when he calls me that but I have bigger things to deal with tonight so ignore his comment.
"You see we didn't plan this…" Madge trails off.
"And we didn't mean for this to happen…" I too trail off. There really isn't an easy way in doing this.
"Spit it out Peeta" my mother spat. She's going to take this the worst.
"I'm pregnant!" Madge finally announces. Everyone in the room gasps.
"Congrats bro. I'm going to be an uncle!" Travis cheers but stops half way from a glare from our mom. I smile at my brother's excitement.
"You're pregnant?" Madge's mom says weakly. My smile fades at that simple question. Madge nods ashamed.
"I'm sorry" she says softly to her parents.
"How far along are you?" Dad speaks up.
"I don't exactly know. I just found out today. But I started feeling sick about 3 weeks ago" Madge replies.
"What are you going to do with it?" Madge's dad asks.
"We're planning on keeping it" I say without a doubt.
"Oh no you're not! You two are certainly not ready for something like this. You should get rid of it as soon as possible" mom says getting right to the point. I tense up at her decision.
"Now wait a minute Cecilia-"Dad says but gets cut short by mom.
"No Richard! They are not mature enough for something like this. That baby will ruin their lives." That's the last straw.
"That's enough!" I shout firmly at them, mainly mom. They stop yelling and turn their heads toward me. "Our baby will not ruin our lives. It's a miracle in my eyes no matter what any of you think. I love it with all my heart and soul and getting rid of it isn't even an option in our minds."
"Now, Peeta you should at least consider the other options" Mom whispers.
"No mom. That's the final answer. We're keeping it. And not another word out of you if you ever want to meet your grandson or granddaughter" I threat.
Her eyes widen in surprise as if thinking why I would even say such a thing. But I am going to protect my child no matter what it takes, even from family if it comes down to it.
That leaves everyone speechless. Eventually my father speaks up.
"Very well Peeta. If that is your decision then I shall support you" Dad says gruffly.
"Well I want nothing to do with it" Mom pouts.
"That's fine with me if you're planning on acting this way through the whole pregnancy or treating your grandchild like that" she gives me a death glare before leaving the room.
That motion upsets Madge. She sits down on a rocking chair with that familiar crease on her forehead that she gets when she's concerned. She instinctively rubs her stomach anxiously.
"This meeting has to come to an end now. We will inform everyone more about his later" And with that everyone gets up. My family goes back home and Madge's parents bid them goodnight.
On his way out of the room dad catches me by the shoulder. "She'll come around" he whispers into my ear. I turn around to face him and wrap my arms around my father.
"Thank you dad" I say before releasing our hug. He then leaves and I go over to Madge.
"Everything's going to be okay" she wipes tears away from her eyes.
"I know it's just hard. And I don't want your mom to not be a part of our child's life. She's its grandma know matter what"
"On the bright side I can't wait to be called daddy!" she chuckles and kisses my cheek.
"And I can't wait to be called mommy" I gently place my hand on her abdomen.
"I'll never let anybody hurt you" I say to Madge and the baby. "You're my whole world"
Awwww! Peeta and Madge seem like they would be good parents right? That was a fun chapter to write. By the way there will be some big news in the next chapter that will change everything dun dun dun. See how Madge and Peeta handle it! Also next chapter Madge will be further along in her pregnancy. Thanks for reading! Love you guys ^_^