Traded Mistakes

Chapter Ten: Breakfast Musings

I woke up much earlier than I did back home the next morning much to my chagrin. It was 5:33 I noticed as I checked the time on the alarm clock before slipping out of Spencer's arms and out of bed.

I stumbled a little as my feet met the plushness of the soft carpet. I quickly righted myself and made my way over to the bags to get some clothes.

I opted for a more comfortable set of clothes than my usual shorts and loose fitted shirts. I grabbed one of my dresses and then after realizing that it was a cold out I went into Spencer's bag to see if he had anything that I could borrow just for the morning.

I smiled upon finding one of his striped cardigans and adding into the clothes in my arms then headed for the bathroom.

It didn't take me long to get dressed so I headed downstairs. I could already smell something coming from the kitchen. It smelled a bit foul to me.

That in itself nearly made me retreat from where I initially wanted to go. But my mother was there so I ignored my senses for the moment and kept moving forward.

"I knew you'd be up." She smiled, turning towards me. "Natalia, dear are you okay? You look pale." I waved away her concern as I reached for the counter. That smell was really idling me. "What is that smell? It doesn't make me feel good." I swallowed as I touched my stomach.

"I'm making omelets. You should sit down sweetheart. I can get you something to settle your stomach." She added as I went towards the dining table.

I took a seat slowly and closed my eyes hoping this feeling would go away. I knew my statement about my mom's cooking probably was rude. But I couldn't help it. Those damn hormones of mine put me in a mood from time to time.

"Here. This should help. Would like me to make you something else?" I shook my head a little before taking a few small sips of what she gave me; Ginger ale.

"Thank you. I'm okay. I just won't eat yet." I muttered.

I knew she was gonna try to get me to eat anyways.

"Nonsense." I was proven right as she pushed a little plate towards me. It had an assortment of crackers and cheeses on it.

Since I knew she wasn't going to stop until I ate something, I picked up a cracker and began nibbling on it. It was actually good on my taste buds and I grabbed another unconsciously.

I saw that made her smile so I ate a few more before finishing off my drink.

"I think you and Spencer should take a walk later in the garden out back. It's such a nice place and you won't be staying inside all day. I can leave you know."

"I know." I mumbled while thinking about the activity she mentioned. That would be nice.

We were silent for a few moments before footsteps could be heard from up the stairs.

Spencer.

I waited for him to join me at the table before saying anything. He looked frazzled when he did and it mad me laugh.

"Hm?" He hummed as he watched me take another cracker this time with one of the cheese slices.

"Are you alright?" I asked clearly ignoring his curious glance at me.

"I didn't know where you were." He spoke softly. "Good morning." He spoke to my Mom, turning in her direction.

She smiled at him before placing a plate that the foul smelling omelettes on it and Bacon on it.

I felt my face screw up before I grabbed my glass of Ginger ale and chugged it down.

Spencer gave me a odd look. "She doesn't like the smell." My mom supplied for me as I glared at the food. I didn't like this one bit. At least I had my cheese and crackers.

"I won't eat it in front if you if it bothers you that much." He said while grabbing the plate.

I shook my head at him as I grabbed his hand. "Sit. Eat. I'm fine." I muttered through my teeth.

He gave me a weary look but picked up his fork and began eating anyways.

My mom came back to the table with her plate and a book which she shoved in my direction. I gave it an odd look then looked up at her to see what she wanted.

"You'll probably need to read that, it helped a lot when I was going through my pregnancies."

That s reminded me of the new revelation that I still need to work out. I had a brother.

I shook that thought away as I picked up the book and read the cover, "An Expecting Mother's Guide to Pregnancy."

I could clearly hear the sound of forks scraping against dishes as I began to thumb through the chapters. Not really reading, just scanning the pages. I was near the final pages of my scanning when the book was taken out my hand. "HEY!"

Spencer just smiled as he began reading the book. My mom was looking at him like he was insane as he just flipped after mere seconds of landing on a page.

"He's a very fast reader." I muttered as she shook her head and began walking to the kitchen with the dishes.

"Spencer, we should check out the garden."

"Sounds like fun." I couldn't tell if he was actually listening or not. So I tugged the book from his hands with a bit of force and gave him a smile.

"Now?" He asked as glanced at the book. It couldn't have been that interesting.

"Yes. You can read it later, you nerd." I laughed as I laced my fingers with his.

"It was interesting." He sighed as he stood up, pulling me along to the back door. "I'm sure it is. I'm supposed to be reading it though."

He pouted which only made me laugh more. "I need to know those things too, so I wont panic too much if something happens."

That made my smile falter. "Thanks for the reassurance, Reid."

"Sorry. It'll be fine Nati. I promise." He said as we walked down the steps and he squeezed my hand.

"Yeah, okay. Let's go see this beautiful garden my mom mentioned." I smiled as we walked towards where we could see the sunflowers.

A/N: Thank god for word app finally on my phone is all I have to say. More updates to come! Let me know what you think. -D.