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Chapter twenty-three
Ammy's POV
A lot has happened the last week or so, that I can happily say that we're finally back on track again as a family. Mom moved the twins back in with her and dad; I was luckily allowed to stay with Alec until I felt ready to go home. But to be fair, I feel very happy where I am now; I love living with Alec, he's so sweet to me and he drops me off at school and picks me up. He's been there for me every step of the way. I told mom as much and she agreed to try and get dad to let me stay here with Alec. I'm underage, so I technically need both of their permissions to make this living arrangement permanent. I'm hoping dad will agree. Over this week we have also managed to agree on a date to go on vacation. Only problem is, dad and mom are the only people who know; they said it was going to be a surprise for us. That annoyed me, I will admit, but other than that I am extremely excited. I have been doing a lot of thinking and I think I'm ready to go to the next step with Alec, but I plan on it happening while we're on vacation. I just hope dad has chosen somewhere that is at least remotely romantic.
"What time is your family picking us up?" Alec probes as he brushes some of my hair to the side so that he can kiss my neck; I couldn't help but shiver in delight. It also happens to be Alec's birthday while we're away, so maybe I'll let us move to the next step then, and if we don't, well, then we will wait till I'm a little older. I'm not too far off of 17, just another 3 or so months.
"Um, I think mom said they would be here at about 8 tonight; you know, after dad has woken up and fed. And the twins have had their dinner. I can't wait; it has been so long since I was in a different country, or even going on vacation. Heck, I haven't spent that much time with Zach and Annika lately, so I'll get to spend some time with them as well. Maybe me and you could take them somewhere so that mom and dad can have some private time" I try to persuade him, making him chuckle before he kisses me gently.
"Whatever you want" he assures me before guiding me into the bedroom, we haven't finished packing yet. Probably not the best idea, we should have ideally finished packing a few days ago, but we haven't. Alec wanted to take me on a date the other day then yesterday dad wanted to take me to this really cool museum. I guess it was his way of trying to make some of what he has done up to me. I must admit it worked, I love museums!
"What's that?" Alec probes as he tries to look passed me to look into my suitcase where I have just put in this outfit I got especially for his birthday.
"Never you mind" I shoo him away as I shut my suitcase.
Sookie's POV
"Mom! Stop faffing" Annika shoves away my hand, her eyes narrowing at me. I just want everything to be perfect for when Eric wakes up, I don't want us faffing around for hours trying to get ready and on our way, so I have everything prepared, heck, I even have Eric's blood warmed up ready, not to mention that I have done Ammy's hair for her. It takes her ages to try and do her own hair in a braid, so I thought I would do it and get it out of the way. So instead of babbling to pass the time, I'm faffing with her hair to make sure it looks perfect, therefore annoying her greatly.
"Lover, she is right. Calm down" Eric's smooth voice reaches my ear as his soft lips press against the skin on my neck, his strong arms wrapping around me where his hands rub over my stomach. I'm 7 weeks pregnant, which is roughly 12 weeks pregnant, so as you can imagine, I am showing.
"Sorry, I just want us to get going as soon as possible. I haven't seen Ammy in a while, I know you got to see her yesterday, but I haven't seen her in about a week. I guess I'm not used to it…"
"I know, Lover, but do not worry. We still have another hour or so before we have to go. I'll go feed, and listen out for the door. Ludwig is going to be here soon to give you an ultrasound, you are due for one after all" he reminds me as he spins me round, his lips meeting mine in a soft kiss. I must admit that I have missed being this close to Eric; after we decided that we could get through this, I spent a couple of days in the spare room, away from him, but I soon moved back in the room with him. This last week has been great, he's taken me out, he's showed me lots of attention, he's even stayed away from Fangtasia so that we can spend more time together. He's really trying to fill in those cracks, and I believe he's doing a great job.
"Okay" I smile at him before he winks at me as he disappears into the kitchen. I wonder if I can persuade Ammy and Alec to take the twins out for a night so that Eric and I can have some private time together. After all, my libido has really picked up since I hit about 6 and half weeks.
"We get to see the baby?" Zach grins as he looks at my stomach.
"Yes, but we won't know if it's a girl or boy until my second scan" I tell him.
"I hope it isn't another girl. I don't think I could protect another sister…" he shakes his head. I feel so sorry for him; he is in desperate need of some boy time. It can't be easy for him to be the only boy, other than Eric, in the family. I guess this is why he spends so much time with Sam and Alcide. He craves that man to boy time, he's probably fed up with all this girl stuff me, Annika and Ammy always have going. Just then I hear the door bell, I instantly go to answer it, already knowing it's Ludwig.
"Dr Ludwig, it's good to see you" I greet her as I let her inside. I have not seen her since I first found out I was pregnant, I must admit I was relieved when she said it was only one baby. I don't think I could deal with twins again.
"You know the procedure, lay down while I set the ultrasound scanner up" she demands, blatantly in a rush. I do as she asks and just as she has the machine set up; Eric comes in to join us. He takes my hand in his as Ludwig spreads the cold gel on my stomach. We're all looking at the screen, waiting to see the baby.
"And if you look right here, you can see your baby bringing their hand, which is represented by these three little bones, to his or her head right here" Ludwig grins at us before printing us out a couple of ultrasound scans.
"I'll expect my payment through the post as per usual. Until next time" Ludwig says her farewells after she has packed away her equipment and cleaned up my stomach.
"I want to see the scan" Annika holds her hand out demandingly, making me give her a hard look until she says please. Once she has said please I pass her the scan as Eric, with some help from Zach, takes our luggage out to the family car he bought not too long ago. We did have another one, but Eric likes to upgrade the car every month for some reason. I think it's ridiculous, but apparently he only has our best interests at heart. Lucky for him, he bought a 7 seated car, so there is plenty of room for all of us in there. Eric and I will sit up front, the twins in the middle section then Ammy and Alec at the back.
Ammy's POV
"Hmm, me and you in a hotel room all alone. I think I could get used to that" Alec whispers in my ear. After getting in the car, right at the back of the car thankfully, mom and dad told us that Alec and I get a room to ourselves. They are actually letting us share a bed on the condition that we behave and don't have sex. I'm still deciding if I can keep that promise.
"We've been sharing a room and bed for almost two weeks now, so I think you should already be used to it" I wink at him, my voice a soft whisper in his ear.
"I can hear you" dad looks in the wind mirror at us, making me blush as I look away and mumble an apology. I did, however, notice the smirk he had on his face.
"I used to be like you when I was your age, maybe slightly younger. Before I was forced to marry, I used to eye fuck every women that walked passed me" so did not need to know that. Why couldn't he just shout at me and tell me sex is bad like he used to? Maybe he's setting mom up to do that instead, seeing as he wants to get back on my good side.
"We haven't done anything like that!" I protest, Alec trying to keep a straight face as mom and dad laugh, the twins not hearing a word of this thanks to their earphones. They're watching a film on one of those portable telly/DVD player things.
"Ammy, when we get to our hotel I want to have a chat with you. It's nothing bad, I promise" mom assures me, but that didn't stop me from panicking.
AN: So, what do we all think the chat will be about? Plus, where would you all like them to go for their vacation? I'm still trying to decide, and your influence would be greatly appreciated xx