It's New Years Eve and at midnight it will be exactly a year ago when Aly and I were engaged to Mike and Alex. I'm already up and dressed for the day, deciding to admire the nursery again and think about other things. I find myself sitting in the rocking chair and rubbing my stomach. I'm so lost in my thoughts, I don't see Alex coming into the room, clearly looking for me.
"There you are."
"Oh, didn't even know you came in. Yeah, here I am."
"What are you doing?"
"I felt like spending some time in here, and I'm thinking."
"Oh. About what?" He asks curiously.
"About how much has happened this year."
"A lot has happened. I wouldn't change any of it for the world."
"Me neither. As of midnight tonight, it was a year ago when we were engaged, then in June we were married, and now we get to start a family."
"I know." He smiles, kissing my head.
"3 months..."
"I'm excited. I can't wait to see her."
"I still say she's gonna look like her daddy." I laugh.
"I think she'll be beautiful either way.
"Gonna be a total daddy's girl."
Alex smiles and laughs.
"She's already showing signs."
"I know."
"It's gonna be tough taking care of her when you're not around."
"You'll have WIndy and I'm sure Melina would volunteer to help."
"Not when I'm sleeping...or well trying to sleep."
"I'm sure you'll do fine." He murmurs, kissing my head.
"At least after she's born, you'll be home for a few days."
"Right."
"You're gonna be a big help for those few days. I'm gonna be exhausted wth lack of sleep."
"I know."
"I think we can be thankful that we're not having twins. Twice the work."
"Very true."
"I don't think I'd be able to handle it."
"I think you would have. You're very strong."
"True. But one is good for now. No more anytime soon after she's born though."
"Okay."
"I know you like the idea...but definitely wait until Liyah's a few years or so...Mr. Affectionate."
Alex chuckles sheepishly.
"And I know we haven't lately...this just gets in the way now." I refer to my stomach.
"I know."
"Makes things difficult."
"It's okay. We can still do the other stuff." He smirks.
I blush and giggle.
"...not in Liyah's room..."
"Of course not."
"Let's go back to ours then." He suggests.
"Okay." I agree.
Once I stand up, I get a plan brewing in my head. Since it's been a while, I reach out and press my fingers into a visible indent quickly since she had no shirt on, and then out of the room I go.
"Heyyyyyy."
"Couldn't resist." I giggle.
"Minx." He laughs, coming up and kissing behind my ear.
"So not fair that I can't run from you right now."
He laughs again.
"I know. But I can do this." He says before picking me up.
"Eep!" I squeal, not expecting it.
"Yeah...for now."
"Love you."
"Love you too."
Alex kisses my ear and carries me to the bedroom.
"But it was fun how I could run from you when I knew I was in trouble." I snicker.
"I know." Alex chuckles.
"Now I'm too slow."
"But you're pregnant with our baby and that's amazing."
"And we can still have our fun." He adds.
"True."
Then I move my arm that's resting around his neck and take my nails, dragging them against the back of his neck first. Alex gives a small growly noise.
"I've missed that." I giggle.
"I bet."
Then I take those nails and drag them down his back as far as I can reach. He twitches.
"Don't do that while I'm carrying you."
"Couldn't resist...sorry."
"It's ok."
Then he walks into the bedroom, carefully setting me on the bed.
"Poke." I say, poking his abs.
"Poke war huh?"
"Maybe."
Alex pokes me gently.
"Poke." He says back.
We get into a poke war, that is until I poke him in an indent...on purpose. Alex hisses.
"Evil."
"Who me?" I say innocently.
"Yes you."
"Noooo." I grin.
"Yessss."
"If anyone's evil here, it's you."
"Surrrrre. So far I haven't done anything, it's all been you."
"You're not wearing a shirt."
"Your point?"
"You're distracting."
"Aren't I always?"
"True..."
"Alright then."
Then Alex leans down and kisses me. It's short, but he moves before I can reach out and torture him more. He moves to sitting behind me on the bed, moves my hair out of the way and attaches his lips to my neck. I bite my lip to muffle a moan. He knows I'm struggling so he moves closer to the spot, his teeth grazing across it. Since he now has my hands in his, fingers laced, I tighten my grip, but still refuse to make any noise. Of course that makes him even more determined so he focuses on that spot.
"Come on..." He mumbles.
I shake my head in protest. He doesn't move but makes sure not to leave a mark. Then he moves to the other side, doing the same thing before tugging me lightly to turn around so he can kiss me properly. I give into the kiss and hold onto him. I let go of his hands in favor of wrapping my arms around his neck and letting my fingers run through his hair. He runs his fingers up and down my back. I twitch a bit because it starts to tickle at first, but soon get used to it and sigh in content. Alex smiles a bit and continues kissing me. I eventually break for air, keeping my forehead against his.
"Now all that...was missed."
"I know."
"Thank you for not leaving marks."
"You're welcome." He chuckles.
"Although you could've."
"Nah...I want us to go out for New Years with Mike and Windy tonight."
"Oh?"
"Yeah."
"I'm sure you wouldn't want to go out in public with marks."
"No, not really."
"Thought so."
"Thank you though."
"You're welcome."
"And we'll try to avoid the crowded places. Wanna keep you and Liyah safe." He adds.
"Right."
"I like that idea." I nod.
"I figured you would."
"For now get changed or put a shirt on...you're distracting."
Alex laughs and puts on a shirt.
"I just got to thinking...maybe I'll be distracting when we get home tonight. And I think you know what I'm talking about."
Alex smirks.
"I think you deserve it...afterall it is getting back at you for your distraction."
"Sure." He chuckles.
"And I haven't been wearing that night time stuff lately that you love so much." I grin.
"No, but that's okay."
"I still want to do it special for you."
"Well thank you." He smiles.
"It's the least I can do, but you're welcome."
Alex kisses my gently.
"Looks like Aly and I are gonna have to go shopping today."
"Ah."
"If we do go, no you can't come." I giggle.
"Awwww."
"All the better to torture you with waiting...all day and night."
"Your favorite hobby."
"Of course...because it's fun..." I say, while my fingers manage to slip under his shirt and press into both indents.
He groans, his head dropping against mine.
"Like that." I smile, biting my lip.
"...yeah..."
"Never gets old." I add, removing my hands.
"Of course not." He says dryly.
I kiss him once before moving from the bed and leaving the room.
"Where are you going?"
"Your daughter's making me hungry."
"Oh." He laughs.
"I'll be back...don't worry."
"Okay."
I head to the kitchen to get something to snack on, and in the meantime over at Aly's house, she's just waking up to Mike being extremely affectionate.
"Mmm...hello to you too" She murmurs.
"Morning." He smiles.
"Having fun?"
"Mmhmm."
"Of course."
"Just showing you how much I love you."
"I know."
"Can you believe that as of midnight tonight, it will be exactly a year ago when I asked you to marry me?"
"It's amazing. So much in one year."
"And in a couple weeks, our family will be starting."
"Any time now."
"The excitement has definitely grown higher." He says, kissing her shoulder.
"Mmhmm." She smiles softly.
Then he starts to make his way along her shoulder and up to her neck slowly, one kiss at a time. She sighs and tilts her head, relaxing into him. He keeps one hand resting on her stomach, rubbing gently as he kisses her neck. She makes soft noises. He continues to move up her neck, trying to avoid the sensitive spot for now. He kisses behind her ear before nipping gently at her earlobe. She tries to stifle a moan by biting her lip. He moves away from her ear and moves back down her neck, focusing around the sensitive spot, but not directly on it. She makes the quiet noises again. He smirks before stopping for a brief moment, then going after the spot directly. She can't help moaning his name, digging her nails in his back a bit. He smirks against her skin, continuing but makes sure not to leave marks. He moves away from the spot eventually and captures her lips with his. She pulls him in close and kisses back hard. She wraps her arms around his neck, tugging on his hair a bit. She continues that while keeping her attention on his lips. She manages to take his bottom lip between hers for a brief moment, nibbling it. She giggles a bit when she feels him growl. Then not too soon after they went back to normal kissing, he takes her bottom lip and does the same thing she did to him. She makes a noise of course. After a bit of that, he cups her face in his hands, slowing the kiss down and eventually stops. She sighs in content.
"Probably gonna have bruised lips now." He chuckles.
"Mmhmm." She giggles.
"I missed that."
"Me too."
"I hate to leave you again Monday." He sighs.
"I know." She sighs too.
"I'll try to come back sometime during the week. But at least you'll have my mom here Monday. She said she's flying in to start helping then."
"Okay."
"So you won't be alone anymore."
"I had Melina over so I wasn't alone."
"Well now you have more company, and won't be alone when Melina leaves."
She kisses his cheek gently.
"You do so much for me."
"Because you deserve it and I love you."
"Love you too."
"Now how do you feel about going out for New Years tonight?"
"I think I can manage that as long as I get a nap in beforehand."
"Of course. And we'll try and find a place that's less crowded. Got to keep my two girls safe."
She smiles and kisses his cheek.
"That sounds perfect."
"A great New Years and a last big celebration before Savvy comes."
"Exactly."
"That means shopping though."
"Why don't you call Carly and you two can make a day of it, leaving time to nap after when you get back?"
"Sure." She nods.
"You're just gonna have to let me go first, so I can get my phone."
"I got it." He says, reaching for it.
"Here you go." He adds, handing it to her.
"Thanks." She says and starts texting me.
I text back and tell her that I would love to go shopping with her. We agree that we'll go after we eat some breakfast.
"Alright, we're going after eating breakfast."
"Okay." Mike agrees, tracing patterns on her belly.
"You know, I can just see you waking Savvy up by doing that." She giggles.
And of course that's what happens because she stretches and kicks.
"See? I was right."
"Sorry." Mike chuckles.
"It's okay. It's best she has her daddy time now before I eat and leave for most of the day."
"Ah right."
"So let's get breakfast so I can eat while you have your time."
"Alright." He nods.
He gets up and helps her out of bed. She puts on a robe and they go out to the kitchen.
"Want me to make you anything? Or are you all set?" Mike asks.
She asks him to make a few simple things while she gets a bunch of fruit and starts cutting it up for herself. After she cuts up the fruit, she puts it into a bowl. Shortly after she finishes, Mike does and they make their plates. She gets drinks while Mike takes their plates and they go into the living room to get situated. They turn the tv on and start to eat while they watch. Mike finishes first and begins being affectionate and talking to Savvy. This turns into their little game of her stretching out. Aly watches with amusement.
"Just think, you won't be able to play this game with her after she's born."
"We'll find other games." Mike grins.
"Won't we?" He asks Savvy.
And of course she kicks in reply.
"I can't wait for her to get a hold of a stuffed animals. She'll get you with it."
"It'll be so funny." She giggles.
"And she'll think so too." He chuckles.
"Of course."
"And then her reactions to your voice."
"I played your entrance music using that music belt thing the other day and she went crazy." She explains.
"Awww." He laughs.
"She was pretty active during DC's and Dolce's too."
"Ah. She must love music."
"Another thing she gets from you." Mike says, kissing her cheek.
She smiles and catches his lips for a moment.
"Of course."
"Hopefully she gets your voice too." He adds, and Aly blushes.
"I'd like to hear her sing someday."
"Me too."
"She can sing to her daddy." Aly adds, smiling.
"I would love that."
"I know."
"So many things to look forward to."
"Mmhmm. And it could start soon. Any time."
"And I promise I won't miss it."
"Don't make a promise that you aren't positive you'll keep." She sighs.
"Lyssa, I won't miss her being born."
"I'm just trying to be realistic."
"I know."
"I've loved being pregnant but now it's a little harder to enjoy. I'm getting to the point of jjust being done."
"Right."
"And just so you know, we aren't having more until she's 2 at the very least Lover Boy."
"I wasn't gonna say anything."
"Surrrrre."
"Lover Boy.'
He looks sheepish and she laughs.
"It's okay." She adds.
"You can't help it and neither can I. I'm just saying let's not have another until we're ready." She murmurs, trailing her fingertips over his face.
"Right, we weren't really expecting Savvy."
"Mmhmm."
"But it happened and it's a good thing."
"Definitely."
"Couldn't be happier."
"Only until she gets here."
"Right." He nods.
She kisses him then finishes her fruit. After she finishes, Mike grabs all the dishes and puts them in the sink.
"She's on my bladder again." Aly sighs, getting up slowly.
Then she makes her way to the bathroom. She comes out and heads for the bedroom to get dressed for shopping. While she gets dressed, Mike stays in the kitchen washing the dishes from breakfast. She takes her time getting dressed. Then she does her hair and makeup and jewelry before grabbing what she needs to go shopping. She sits on the bed to put her shoes on, sighing and taking a deep break before making the effort.
"Need help?" Mike asks from the doorway.
"Yes please." She sighs.
He walks in and over to the bed, kneeling down in front of her, helping her with the shoes.
"Thank you very much." She says softly.
"You're very welcome."
She pulls him up into a kiss.
"I will text you in a bit. Feel free to text if you want to check on us."
"I will do that."
"I love you." She murmurs, cupping his face.
"I love you too."
"And you." He leans down and kisses her belly.
"She loves you too."
He helps her up and she heads out. She walks the short distance to me and Alex's place, just walking right in when she gets there.
"Hello hello!" She calls.
"In the kitchen Windy!" Alex calls back.
She makes her way there.
"Hey." She smiles.
"She'll be right back, we just finished eating. How are you?" Alex asks as he dries his hands off from washing the dishes.
"I'm alright. Feeling rather done but..." She trails off, shrugging.
"...she'll be coming any day now. I wake up every morning wondering if it's the day she'll be here." She adds.
"Exciting."
"Mmhmm."
"So I'm told we're all going out tonight."
"Yeah, we wanted to celebrate since it's been a year since we proposed."
"I think it's sweet."
"It sounds like a great time." She adds.
Then I walk back into the kitchen after getting everything ready since I was already changed.
"Hey you." Aly greets.
"Heyy."
"How are you?"
"I'm good...for now anyway."
"Good."
"It's been a peaceful morning...but last night was another rough one for me."
"Join the club."
"I really don't like these rough nights. I was able to sleep before, but now she won't let me."
"Welcome to my world." Aly says blandly.
"Yeah but you have a couple weeks, I have 3 months."
"Yeah well I've been dealing with it longer." She sighs.
"But it's all gonna be worth it soon."
"Yeah."
"Anyways, shall we get going?"
"Sure."
"Alright, you know how to reach me if you need me." I say to Alex.
"Of course." He nods.
"Have fun." He adds.
"We will."
I lean up and kiss him briefly.
"Love you."
"Love you too."
"Alright, let's go."
We head out to the car.
"Who's driving?" Aly asks.
"I'll drive."
"Okie dokie." She agrees.
"Where to first?"
"Maternity store I think."
"Kay...and you know what I'm doing when we all come home tonight? I'm giving Alex a little surprise."
"Ooooh." She giggles.
"Yeah, we had our little distracting moment this morning."
"You too huh?" She laughs.
"Yeah...he started it all."
"Walking around shirtless again huh?"
"Yeahhh."
"Nice. I got woken up by somebody being super affectionate." She laughs.
"Ooooh."
"Yep. I was lavished on." She giggles.
"We both were." I snicker.
"Yup."
"So I thought that I'd do something special for him tonight."
"Sounds like a good idea."
"He wanted to come with us, but I told him no."
"Haha. Nice."
"Most likely to pick out something for me to wear to bed tonight."
"Of course."
"I think you and I can handle that though."
"Definitely."
"You're gonna go crazy picking things out for me aren't you?" I ask.
"Depends on the selection."
"But yes, I'll go crazy." She adds.
"It could depend on my mood." She shrugs.
"True."
"I do want to pick something to wear for Mike if I can. He deserves it and it might help him feel better about having to leave for Raw."
"Right." I nod.
"I can tell it bothers him more than he wants me to know."
"Awww."
"I feel bad. Plus you know I could pop at any time, dialated to 2 now. I'm scared he won't be there."
"I know, it's tough to think about whether he'll be there or not."
"I've just been panicking. Nesting too because when Mike was gone, I couldn't stop cleaning."
"Ohh."
"I'm just a little frazzled." She sighs.
"It's okay."
We pull into the parking lot of the maternity store and park, heading inside. We then start looking for clothes to wear for tonight.
"Hey, this is like that one blue shirt of yours." Aly points out a black shirt with shoulder cut-outs to me.
"Oh yeah...oh jeez. Alex wouldn't be able to keep his hands to himself all night."
"Exactly." She laughs.
"Then I shall get this."
"Now just find some cute jeans and boots and you'll be set." She smiles.
"Kay." I say, walking off to find the jeans.
She keeps wandering around, not sure of what she wants. It takes a while, but finally something catches her eye. She picks up a pretty vivid pink ruffle edged cardigan.
"Ooh. Dolce come here and look at this for a minute."
I wander back over.
"Yeah?"
"What do you think about this?" She asks, showing me the cardigan.
"Ooooh! That's really pretty!"
"What should go with it?"
"Probably a white shirt underneath and black pants."
"Ohh, that sounds good."
"And we can go shop for shoes after, since I need to find boots."
"Right." She says absentmindedly, looking at white tops.
"Oooh and we should go to Bath and Body Works to see what pefumes and stuff they have. Haven't been there in a while."
"Ooh sure."
"Alright, I'm gonna go pay for my stuff."
"Okay."
I go pay for my stuff while she searches for the other parts for her outfit. She finally finds a tanktop with a white lace overlay and a pair of black skinny jeans. She decides trying everything on is a good idea.
"I'm trying everything on Dolce."
"Oh?"
"Have to make sure it's comfortable." She explains.
"Oh right."
She goes in and puts the outfit on.
"So, how does it fit?"
"It's good actually."
"Yayyy."
"Well can I see?" I ask after a minute of silence while she inspects herself in the mirror.
"Huh? Oh yeah. Sorry." She says, before opening the door.
"Ooooh, I like."
"Yeah? I don't look like a whale?"
"Not at all."
"Okay."
"This outfit it is then."
"Yeah." She nods, going back in to change.
After she comes back out, we go to the register so she can pay for her clothes. We pay and head to the shoe store.
"Hmmm, black boots." I say, looking around once we get there and walk inside.
Aly helps me find a few pairs to pick from.
"Oooh, I like these ones."
"They're cute."
"Very." I nod.
"My turn."
"Kay, what kind of shoes are you looking for exactly?"
"Something flat." She says dryly.
"Okay, hmm..." I say, going around and finding any flat shoe I thought was pretty.
I pick out a pair or two and she studies them.
"Hmm...these."
She tries them on and they're comfy."
"Yep, these." She confirms.
"Yayy."
We go and pay for our shoes.
"Okay, Bath and Body Works or to pick out some sleepwear?"
"Your pick."
"Hmm...sleepwear last. Save the best for last." I snicker.
She laughs.
"Sure."
"Then we can get lunch before heading home."
"Sounds like a plan." She agrees.
We get back into the car and head to Bath and Body Works, picking out perfumes and such that we know will drive the guys crazy. Then we head to a store where all the sleepwear is. We leave that store giggling like crazy.
"Oh the night is gonna be fun."
"Oh yeah."
"I think Mike will go crazy for yours though, definitely."
She giggles and blushes.
"He won't be able to keep his hands off you."
"He's never able to." She laughs loudly.
"Well this will just make it a lot harder for him."
"True."
"Ooooooh."
"Ooooh what?"
"He's gonna be soooo tortured." I laugh.
She bursts into giggles.
"Yes."
"He's gonna be curious when you get home with that bag."
"I know."
"He's such a dork."
"My lovable dork." She smiles.
"Awwww."
"I can't even express how happy I am with him." She sighs contentedly.
"Awwwwwwww!" I say again.
She giggles and wipes at her eyes.
"I'm just so...happy and...content."
"That's really good."
She smiles through watery eyes.
"Hug." I hold my arms out.
She steps into the hug, putting her arms around me in return.
"We're both lucky to have them."
"Yeah." She smiles.
"And we're both starting families with them."
"I know, it's amazing."
"Three more months..." I smile.
"Two weeks or less." She pats her bump.
"This is all so surreal sometimes."
"I know, I feel the same way."
"It's so lonely without you backstage at Raw. I miss you."
"I miss you too. I've been watching on the huge screen in the movie room."
"Oooh fun."
"Yeah. I take all mu snacks and stuff in there, plus my computer and I just stay in there for the whole show. Minus potty breaks of course."
"Right."
"But it's okay. It isn't the same but it's enough."
"True."
"It helps that Mike is constantly leaving treats dor me to find when he's gone."
"Awww."
"Usually cake pops and strawberries." She giggles.
"Oooh."
"It's sweet. I do think it's time to grab lunch and head home. I think Miss Jellybean misses her daddy and so do I."
"Yeah, Liyah has to be missing her daddy and same with me."
We get lunch and head home. I drop Aly off first, before going to mine. I get in the door and Alex comes to greet me.
"Hey Love. Have fun?"
"Tons."
"I'm glad you did. I missed you though."
"Awww, I missed you too."
He kisses me and holds me to him.
"Feels like someone else missed me." He chuckles.
"Of course." I laugh.
"You can have daddy time with her, once I put everything in the bedroom."
"Okay."
"No peeking."
"Awwww."
"Sorry."
"It's okay."
"But anyways, you'll get your daddy time and then when she calms down, it's nap time for me."
"Right."
"Be right back." I say, heading to the bedroom.
I come back and cuddle with Alex in the living room.
"I think she missed you more than me." I giggle at my active stomach.
"Daddy missed you too." Alex chuckles, kissing my stomach.
"Careful, she might get you."
Alex laughs.
"She would like that...wouldn't she?"
"Yes she would."
"Ow...she agrees." I grimace.
"Liyah sweetie, be nice to Mommy."
"She can't help it."
"I know."
"She doesn't know what she does wrong when her kicks hurt."
"True. I'm just trying to help the only ways I know how."
"I know, and I appreciate it."
Alex leans up and kisses me.
"You're welcome."
Then he goes back to talking to Liyah and whatnot. She eventually calms down and I start drifting off.
"Alex...?"
"Bed?"
I nod in response.
"Relax. I've got you." He murmurs, picking me up.
I instantly snuggle into him, my face buried in his neck as he carries me to the bedroom. I'm out of it when Alex lays me down and cuddles with me.
"Love you both." He says quietly, kissing my head.
I barely make a sound. Meanwhile, Aly walks into her house.
"I'm home!" She calls out.
She hears rapid footsteps and she giggles.
"Missed me a lot huh?"
"God yes." Mike says as he reaches her.
"Aww. Well we missed you lots too."
"Have fun?"
"Mmhmm." She smiles.
"Got tons of things you'll like too."
His eyebrows raise and she giggles.
"You have to behave." She remarks, nipping his jaw lightly.
"Awwww."
"You'll make it. What I got for you is going to be worth it. Promise."
"Alright."
"I'll give you one hint. It's something haven't worn in a while."
"Ohhh...yessss."
She bursts into giggles as he instantly starts kissing her all over.
"Down boy." She says while still giggling.
"Nope."
"Miiiiike. I would love to let you do this but I need to rest." She says, the giggling interrupted by a yawn.
"Awww."
"Babe, I'm tired. If you want me to be functional for tonight, I need sleep."
"I know."
She manages to get her shoes and stuff off without help. Then she yawns and rubs her belly.
"Off to the bedroom with you."
She lets him guide her to their bedroom. Then he helps her climb onto the bed, before climbing on next to her. She shifts trying to get comfortable. Once she finds a comfortable spot, she snuggles into Mke.
"Mmm." She mumurs contentedly.
"Go to sleep."
She slowly dozes off with him playing with her hair. We all end up napping for a few hours or so. When Aly wakes up she sees Mike in the closet looking through his clothes for something wear. He's only wearing boxers and she props herself up, watching him silently with a smile. She just admires the sight. After looking for a bit, he pulls out a suit. She smiles and waits for him to notice she's up. He turns around with the suit in hand and comes out of the closet. When he looks up, he sees her sitting up and smiling at him.
"Hi."
"How long have you been awake?"
"A few minutes." She giggles.
"So you saw..." He grins.
"Yes."
"You enjoyed it of course."
"Of course."
"So wearing a suit tonight I see."
"Yeah."
"No vest outfit? Awww."
"I know you love that, but I'm not just wearing the suit tonight."
"Oh?"
"Yeah, you'll see when I put the suit on."
"Oh."
"You'll think it's funny."
"Ah. Okay. My lovable goof."
"Oh I'm gonna be a goof alright." He chuckles.
"I figured as much."
"We can find a place to eat before celebrating for tonight if you want."
"Sure."
"Should probably start getting ready now."
"Okay." She sighs.
"Unless you want to wait a while."
"No, I should probably get up." She murmurs.
"Alright, need help?"
"Maybe..."
He puts the suit down on the end of the bed, and walks over to her, holding his hands out to help. She sets her hands in his and he he helps her get out of bed.
"Thank you."
"You're welcome."
She kisses his cheek and then waddles her way over to the bag that holds her outfit. Then she heads into the bathroom to change and everything. She takes her time, smiling as she pats her bump when she's done. Then she opens the door and walks out of the bathroom.
"Tada." She declares.
"I like." He smiles.
"Like?"
"Alright, I love it. You look amazing."
"If I look amazing, why didn't you just say so?"
"Because I was just stunned by your beauty for moment."
She just blushes hard.
"You've never failed to do so, since the day we met."
She blushes harder, starting to tear up.
"And I've loved you since day one."
She starts to wipe tears from her eyes.
"I hope those are tears of happiness." He says, getting ready to comfort her.
She nods tearfully.
"You're gonna mess up your makeup." He chuckles, wrapping his arms around her in a hug.
"I know, but I can't help it."
He pulls back and holds her face in his hands, wiping the tears from her face.
"I love you Alyssa Mizanin." He says quietly.
"I love you too Michael Mizanin." She murmurs.
"And I love you Savvy." He says to her stomach. "I can't wait for you to be here."
She kicks in reply.
"She loves you too."
He smiles, kissing her briefly.
"Ready to see what's gonna make me a goof in a suit?"
"Sure." She giggles.
"Alright." He says, stepping back and turning around, taking something out of his pants pocket.
When he turns around he has glasses on, but they're like nerdy glasses. She bursts into giggles.
"Oh yeah, total goof."
"My goof." She laughs, cupping his face and kissing him.
"You know if I didn't know any better, I'd say you were a nerd." She says, giggling once she pulls away.
"Only looking like one temporarily."
"But you're a cute nerd."
"MY cute nerd." She adds.
"For one night." He chuckles.
"Mmm." She giggles.
"But save the glasses for when we start celebrating New Years."
"Okay." He nods.
"Let's get going, we can pick Alex and Carly up and then we're off." He says, taking off the glasses.
"Okay." She nods, putting her shoes on.
"Before we actually do go out for New Years however, I wanna get my hair done. Dolce and I both want to." She adds.
"Oh okay."
"So you can look even more beautiful." He smiles.
She blushes.
"Quit it Casanova."
"Nope."
She sighs.
"I'll never stop being sweet."
She kisses his cheek.
"Shall we get going now?"
"Mmhmm."
They make sure they have what they need before leaving. Meanwhile, I'm finishing getting ready. I hum quietly to myself as I finish, walking out of the bathroom to put my jewelry and boots on. Alex looks me over with a smile.
"Looking good my beautiful wife."
"Even with this?" I refer to my stomach.
"Especially with that."
"I don't know, sometimes I don't feel as beautiful as before. And it's gonna keep getting bigger."
Alex walks over and pulls me into him.
"You are always beautiful no matter what. Pregnant or not pregnant."
"What's happening to you is an amazing thing." He adds.
"You're carrying our child. That's so special."
"I know...but it's hard to feel beautiful somtimes."
"I know. But I'll just keep proving that you are."
"And that's why I love you." I smile.
"I love you too. So much." Alex says before kissing me.
"I think someone else wants ther input." He chuckles, pulling away and looking down at my stomach.
I giggle.
"Couldn't let us have a moment could you?" I ask while giggling.
Liyah kicks.
"I'll take that as a no."
"She's probably telling us that we should get going."
"Probably."
"But Mommy and Daddy aren't done with their moment yet."
She kicks a bit softer this time.
"I think she listened."
"Good."
"One more kiss and then we leave."
Alex smiles and kisses me. After we pull away, we grab our things and head out, finding Aly and Mike already waiting for us outside in their car. We all greet each other as we get in. Then Mike starts driving.
"We're stopping for something to eat first, then you and I are getting our hair done before we actually go have fun." Aly says to me.
"Oh ok."
We pull up to a restaurant and park, doing the usual after we walk inside and are seated. We order and eat while chatting.
"Alright, dessert or no?"
"Hmmm..."
"We can all share one, if you want."
"Sure."
We all agree on a dessert and order it.
"That looks good." Aly says once it gets to the table.
"Yeah it does."
We each grab a spoon and dig into the dessert.
"Mmm. Good."
"Really good." I nod in agreement.
The guys also nod. Once we finish, we get the bill and the guys pay. Then we're off to get our hair done. We go in the salon and after waiting a little bit, we're called up and we go sit. After quite a while, our hair is finished and we love it.
"This is amazing." Aly beams.
"I know I love it." I smile.
"Yours looks great too."
"Thanks."
"You're welcome."
Then we turn around and walk back to the guys, and they have big smiles on their faces.
"Tadaaaaaa."
"Even more amazing." Mike says.
"Thank you."
"Now we're all set to party." He adds, taking out the nerdy glasses and putting them on.
Aly bursts into giggles.
"Oh my god Mike, what are those?" I crack up.
"Glasses." He says nonchalantly.
"But they're so nerdy."
"Only for tonight."
"Don't you like...make fun of nerds?"
"Yes..."
"Oh shush, he's being a goof tonight, let him."
"Okay then."
"Well let's go have fun." Mike declares.
"Right."
"Glasses off first, can't drive with those on." Aly says to Mike.
"I know."
"Then take them off."
He does so and we pile in the car, driving off again. We arrive at the Vegas strip and it's not that busy...for now.
"So what first?" I ask, while Aly's admiring the Strip at night.
"Well we can go to a club for a bit and do some other things before finding a permanent place to be until midnight."
"Okay."
"Totally up to you though."
"Dance for a little while and then go down to the Bellagi and the Mirage." Aly suggests, absentmindedly.
"Alright, let's go."
We go and find a nice club, that's not too crowded.
"Oh this is perfect, not too crowded."
"Yeah."
Then we get handed foam fingers, that say 'Party Rock' on them.
"Foam finger...sweet!" Mike says, putting it on.
Aly just laughs.
"Oh, perfect combination right here..." He trails off, taking out the glasses again and putting them on.
She laughs harder.
"Now it's time to partayy." He adds, dancing a little bit.
"Oh my lovable good." She kisses his cheek, laughing.
"Twitter time. Let's find a table and then I'm taking a picture."
"Okay." She says amusedly.
We all find a table, and Mike takes out his phone, taking a picture of both him and Aly. He makes a 'rawr' face and captions the picture 'who has the best New Years Party'. She giggles and kisses his cheek. That's when LMFAO's song 'Sexy And I Know It' starts playing.
"Ahhh yeah. Let's gooo."
She laughs again and waddles after him as he goes towards the dance floor.
"This is the goofiest I've seen him." I snicker.
"I know." Alex laughs.
"Probably because this time last year he was worrying about asking her to marry him."
"Right."
"And what a difference a year makes. Now they're married for close to a year and they're about to be parents."
"Just like us."
"Mmhmm." I smile.
"Although we have 3 more months. They have a couple weeks."
"Right."
"Six months until our first anniversary."
"Looking forward to it. We'll do something special. I promise." Alex says.
"Awwww."
I kiss his cheek and he then kisses my lips. While he was dancing, Mike would sing along to the lyrics and when it was the 'wiggle' part of the song, he would wiggle. Aly giggles every time. When the song ended however, she still couldn't stop laughing. She leans into Mike, giggling helplessly.
"Oh my god Mike." She says through her giggles.
Mike chuckles, twisting one of her curls around his finger.
"You really got into the wiggling."
"Really." She adds.
"You put your butt into it and everything." She continues.
She laughs and lightly smacks his butt.
"Well it's not wiggling if you don't put your butt into it."
"Still. It was very cute and funny."
"Why thank you."
She kisses him.
"Love you."
"Love you too."
"So much." She murmurs, brushing her lips against his ear.
"I love you so much too. More than you know."
"Mmm, I think I do." She says, taking his hand and placing it on her belly.
He smiles, and holds her as close as he can. They keep dancing while exchanging affection. They stay out on the dance floor as long as Aly can, and when her feet get tired, then they head back to the table. As always, she ends up on Mike's lap. She sinks into him with a content sigh.
"Feet tired?" I ask.
"Mmhmm." She nods.
"We can rest for a bit and head off to the next thing if you want." Mike suggests.
"Sure."
"No dancing?" She asks me.
"Nah, this one here is way too amused with the sleeves of my shirt."
"I told you." She laughs.
"He's being awful affectionate tonight."
"But you love it."
"I do, but I have a feeling he's gonna try going for my neck like this morning."
Alex snickers and Aly laughs.
"Later." He mumbles.
"I figured..." I say.
After resting for a while, Aly starts to feel better and we head to the Mirage Volcano. We step off the monorail and wander down where the Volcano is. We find a good spot and wait there for the show to start. The wind isn't bad surprisingly so Aly's left her earmuffs and gloves in her pockets, letting Mike keep her warm. I do the same, but I have nothing but the jacket to keep me warm. So I keep my hands warm in my pockets while Alex keeps the rest of me warm. Soon we hear rumbles and the volcano starts to light up, signaling the show is starting.
"It's starting."
"This is so cool."
"I knoww."
We go quiet and watch the show in awe.
"How'd you find out about this?" I ask Aly, after it ends.
"I came to Vegas on a vacation a few years ago. This is in the tourist books. It goes off every hour on the hour from dusk to midnight." She explains.
"Ohhh."
"Mmhmm."
"What's next?"
"Down to Bellagio so we can see the fountains. On Saturday and Sunday at night, they go off every 15 minutes from 8pm till midnight."
"Ooooh."
"Yeah. It's so pretty. They change it up a bit each time too."
"Well let's go then."
We start heading to the Bellagio. When we get there, we find the fountains. We get to the fountans and find an empty balcony-sh area off of the main sidewalk to watch the show. We walk to the front of it and lean against the stone railing while we wait.
"Well this is unique."
"Mmhmm. Just wait."
"The fountains go off to a song and it's so amazing." She remarks.
"Oooh."
"You'll love it, trust me." She smiles, snuggling into Mike.
"Of course I will."
I cuddle with Alex as well. Then Aly looks at the water.
"I see bubbling. It's about to start!"
"Yayyy."
The music starts as the fountains light up and shooting up and changing directions and height with the song.
"This is so pretty."
She nods absentmindedly. She's leaned back into Mike, his hands covering hers as they rest them on her belly under her jacket. His cheek is against her cheek and occasionally one of them nuzzles the other's cheek.
"We can stay here as long as you want." He says.
"Mmkay."
"No rush."
She just shakes her head a bit, her eyes still on the fountains. Everyone makes a noise of awe/surprise when the fountains shoot up as high as they can go, which is really high. That soon ends and some people leave, others wait for the next one to start.
"Amazing right?" Aly says to me.
"Definitely."
"Unless we get too cold or tired, I want to stay here until midnight."
"Kay...and do a bit more fun stuff before heading home?"
"Sure."
"K...sounds good to me."
I cuddle closer to Alex, exchanging little kisses. After another 15 minutes, the fountains start up again. It's a different song this time so we're still in awe. We do end up staying until midnight, still in awe every time the fountains go off. It gets to the last 30 seconds before midnight and everybody counts down. Those 30 seconds go fast and it reaches midnight, everyone cheers. Then fireworks start going off. We both get kissed by our husbands before we turn our attention to the fireworks.
"It's been so long since we've seen fireworks."
"Yeah I know. Our wedding." Aly says to Mike.
"Just about five months."
"Mmhmm."
"It's been an amazing year and it's only going to get better in 2012."
"I just want to say I'm so thankful you said yes and made me the happiest man on earth. Happy New Year princess." Mike murmurs to her quietly.
"Happy New Year." She replies, blinking back tears.
He smiles and leans down, kissing her. She kisses back happily, making a soft noise of content.
"Awww." I say quietly.
"That goes for you too love. I am so thankful to have you as my wife. Happy New Year." Alex says to me.
"Happy New Year to you too." I smile.
Alex smiles and kisses me. After we pull away, he pulls me into a hug. I snuggle into him more. After a while, the fireworks fade to an end.
"Aw."
"What next?"
"Um, I don't know."
"Let's walk around a bit and see what we can find."
"Okay."
We walk away from the fountains, searching for what to do next.
"Hmm, this place sounds nice."
We nod and head inside. We find that this place too is less crowded place like the club. We find more private spot nd immediately Aly's reaching for a chair.
"Tired?"
"...yeah."
"We don't have to stay long. When you want to go home we can."
"Okay."
I then go into my bag and grab candy since I just now get a craving. Aly giggles quietly.
"Want one?" I offer Alex.
"Sure." He chuckles.
"Ooh picture moment." Aly giggles, just as Alex puts the candy in his mouth to eat it.
She steals my phone and takes a picture.
"Of course that was a picture moment." I laugh.
"Definitely."
"Oooh microphone." Mike says out of nowhere after looking around.
"What? Ohh. You goof."
"Get my phone ready." He grins, getting up.
She does so, giggling. He goes over to the microphone which is a pink, blow up microphone. She takes a picture of him with it, goofing off. Mike comes back and captions the picture "No microphone can handle my words", before posting on Twitter. She laughs lightly. Then he sits back down. She leans back and rubs her stomach lightly.
"Oooh, a photobooth." I point out.
"Oooh. I would love to but I think I would be uneasy about the size of that thing."
"Oh, right."
"I'd be claustrophobic with this big thing." She says, patting her belly.
"Ohhh."
"You can have at it though."
I look at Alex. "Please?"
"Anything for you." He smiles.
"Yayy." I smile and get up, heading for the booth.
Alex follows behind me.
"After you." He says.
I beam and kiss his cheek.
"Thank you." I say, getting into the booth first, followed by him.
"You're welcome." He replies as the two of us get comfortable.
The first couple shots we decide to be all goofy. Then there's a few nice ones and the last ones are affectionate poses. The pictures are printed and we grab them as we leave the booth.
"These are so cute!" I say happily.
"Maybe we should frame them."
"Sounds good."
"Hey, do you want to go home and I can do that special thing for you?" I smirk.
Alex's eyes widen and he nods wordlessly.
"Let's tell Mike and Aly." I giggle, grabbing his hand and walking back over to them.
Mike is whispering in her ear and touching her softly. She's giggling quietly, a light blush across her cheeks.
"Guys...we wanna head back home now. He wants that surprise I'm giving him."
"Home sounds good." She agrees.
"Yesss." Alex cheers quietly and we're the first ones out the door.
I laugh and so does Aly because Mike is about as eager.
"Mike slow down...I can't move as fast as you."
"I can't walk normal anymore, you know that." She adds, waddling at a somewhat decent pace while trying to conserve some energy and also make sure that she doesn't hurt herself.
"I'm sorry, I'm eager."
"I know. Just try and slow down a little."
"Alright."
A little while later, they finallly get back to the car and drive towards home. They first stop to drop me and Alex off at our place, before heading home themselves. Mike and her get home and head inside. After he locks the door once they walk in, they head to the bedroom. She kicks off her shoes and takes off her jacket and cardigan, leaving her in her black jeans and white lacy tanktop. she goes and pulls out the back with her special outfit inside. To keep Mike even more eager and wondering, she changes in the bathroom. She comes out and drops her clothes in the hamper.
"Oh Miiike."
He spins around after pulling his shirt off and she bites her lip, posing slightly but not saying anything else as she waits for a response.
"Y...you...you look...whoa."
"...really?" She asks bashfully, blushing.
"Uh huh." He nods.
"I hoped so. I just feel so big and bloated and unattractive and..." She rambles, fidding with her hair.
He walks over and instantly presses his lips against hers to stop the rambling. She goes quiet, her eyes falling shut as she relaxes into his arms and returns the kiss.
"You're perfect, no matter what." He says quietly after they pull away.
She gives him a soft, tearful smile.
"I love it."
"I thought...that you deserved it after these past few weeks. I know I haven't been the easiest to live with lately."
"That's okay, I understand. Thank you."
"You're welcome." She nuzzles his cheek gently.
"Just let me finish getting changed and we can lay in bed."
"Okay."
She lets go of him and goes over to the bed, climbing onto it and under the covers. He joins her soon after, snuggling close with her. She giggles softly as his hands roam.
"Soon we'll be taking care of Savvy."
"Mmhmm." She smiles.
"I'll be with you for the first few days or so, depending on when she comes."
I nod a bit.
"I will keep this promise. I promise with all my heart that I'll be there when she comes."
She just sighs softly and hides her face in his neck.
"I know you tell me don't promise anything I can't keep."
She nods slowly.
"This is different. I CAN and WILL keep this one. I'm not missing anything."
"I want to believe you so bad. I just don't want to get diappointed." She sighs.
"I know. We'll take this one day at a time up until then okay?"
She nods again.
"Alright, I'm sure you're tired. You do need your rest."
"We can have affectionate time in the morning before you leave." She remarks, nipping at his ear and jaw.
"Of course. I would love that."
"I know." She giggles.
"Night." She adds.
"Night princess. I love you."
"I love you too."
He says goodnight to Savannah next, before they both go to sleep. Meanwhle at my house, I'm stepping out of the bathroom after changing in there. I stand there and wait for Alex to turn around at any moment after changing himself, to see what I changed into. He does and his eyes go wide.
"Your eyes go any wider, they'll bug out." I snicker.
"You look..just...god love, you are so beautiful."
"And I actually feel the same way for once." I add, smiling.
"Good, even though it should be all the time."
"I know."
Alex walks over and pulls me into a kiss. My arms find their way around his neck and I keep them there, even after he pulls away.
"I'd say more distractions but it is getting late."
"Right." He nods, kissing my head.
"But maybe we can arrange some time after we land tomorrow for more."
"Sounds like a plan."
"I knew you'd like it."
"I love it."
"Of course, well we should get to bed now I suppose."
Alex pecks me on the lips before sopping me up and carrying me to the bed.
"It's not that far you know."
"Shhh. Let me take care of you."
"Alright then." I nod, and he places me on the bed, pulling the covers over me. He then walks around to his side and slides in, letting me cuddle against him.
"Night love."
"Night."