Wow! Amazing response to last chapter, thanks! Shout out to TheMorbidGal, VampirePrincess11, Guest, Bre, Shreya and Bre again! Thanks for the suggestions guys, some of them I won't be using because, as I said, I had a few in mind but some will be incorporated in :) I used Zuko because i've mentioned 'Avatar' related things before and I like the name so, i've made up a little story behind it too. Thanks for much for the long and touching review Bre :) I know, I can be a bitch sometimes and write saddening stuff but it usually becomes good again :) But thank you, it's nice to have such support from a reader :) Enjoy this chapter guys!
Jade's p.o.v
"So that's it?" I ask.
"I think so" he smiles softly, hand still resting on my stomach.
"Adelaide Talissa Hale-Murphy if it's a girl" I say, because we don't actually know the gender yet. I think she's a girl, Derek think's a boy. Adelaide, my Nana's name. And Talissa, Derek's Mum and Aunty's names together, Tahlia and Melissa. "And if it's a boy, Zuko Dean Hale-Murphy" I say, smiling. Zuko, the fire prince from ancient mythology and Dean, Derek's Dad's name.
"I like the sounds of that" Derek nods, rubbing my stomach softly. "Hey Zuko" Derek smirks, talking to my stomach.
"Come on Derek, it's Adelaide" I correct him with a grin. He raises an eyebrow.
"We'll see" he chuckles.
"I'm going to rub it in your face so much when my baby girl is born" I tease.
"I'm gonna rub it in your face when my son's born" Derek replies, smiling sweetly.
"I'm guessing you're feeling okay then?" comes Kira's voice, peeking her head in the door. I chuckle.
"Yeah, i'm fine" I tell her with a smile.
"I hate to interrupt..whatever that was" she giggles. "But the pack's seriously dying to see you" she tells me. I move, getting up. Derek gets up too, helping me up. Kira grins at the action.
"You know i'm okay, right?" I ask Derek, his hand around my stomach, the other holding my hand.
"I know" he says. "I just..want to be close to you and baby, I want to protect you" he admits quietly, cheeks turning red.
"Der" I smile, kissing his head. "Okay, come on" I say, leading him out. We walk into the lounge, the pack looking up at us. Aunty sighs in relief, rushing over to me. There's a growl from beside me. Aunty puts on her 'Mom' face, hands on hips as she meets Derek's eyes. Everyone watches on a little suprised, not sure how Melissa will react to Derek growling at her. Derek realises his mistake, looking at her sheepishly. He was just being protective, they know that.
"Bad dog" Melissa says, flicking his nose. My eyes widen. Derek pouts, looking at her. She smiles then laughs, the tension disappearing. I swear the pack were tense too, Aunt Mel can be scary when she wants to be.
"Sorry" Derek says.
"It's okay Derek" she smiles. She steps forward, giving me a hug. When she pulls back, the others get up. I smile when Melissa hugs Derek too. He apologises again but she just waves it off, assuring him she knows it was a protection thing.
"So..I couldn't help but overhear you've picked some names" Scott says sheepishly. I chuckle. We all move to sit back down in the lounge. I sit down in Derek's lap, curling up.
"Yeah, we have" Derek smiles.
"Can we hear them?" Cora asks. I look to Derek and he nods.
"If it's a boy, Derek thinks it's a boy, we were thinking Zuko Dean Hale-Murphy" I tell them.
"Dean?" Cora asks. Derek nods.
"Like Dad" he tell her. She smiles softly. "And Zuko like the fire prince, 'cause we all know my son's gonna be a warrior" Derek says proudly.
"Son? You mean daughter" it's Lydia that speaks up this time. I grin at her, nodding.
"See?" I say to Derek.
"Nah, i'm with Derek. I'd say it's a boy too" Stiles says. It's Derek's turn to grin at me.
"When he's old enough to ride a bike, we can take him out on the dirtbikes" Scott grins, high-fiving Stiles. I frown but laugh. That won't be for a little while. Still, it's heart-warming to hear them talk like this. Kira scoffs.
"So when your daughter's born" Kira says, looking pointedly at Scott and Stiles. She looks back to me. "What'll you call her?" Kira asks.
"Adelaide Talissa Hale-Murphy" I tell them. "Adelaide like Nana and Talissa.." I look over at Aunty. "Like Tahlia and Melissa together" I say. A smile breaks out across Aunty's face. Tears come to her eyes but they're happy tears.
"That's sweet" Melissa says. I give her a soft smile.
"Well..you've been like a mother to me so you deserve it" I say. Some of the pack make coo faces and say 'aw'. I chuckle awkwardly. "Too sentimental"
"Yeah, you're right" Melissa chuckles, wiping her eyes. "But congratulations you two, you're one step closer" she says sincerely.
"Now Derek's just got to survive the rest of the pregnancy" Cora grins, making us laugh. Even Derek laughs.
"I still need mood-swing protection" Derek smiles. I screw my face up cutely, peaking his lips.
"I think we all do" Scott says. I pout at him but laugh anyway.
"Just don't eat my food and don't argue with me, and we'll be fine" I say sweetly.
"Oh jeez" Derek sighs fondly. We end up putting a movie on. Melissa and Deaton have to get home but even they stayed for a movie. It's nice, it's relaxing. Being able to calmly sit back and watch a movie with all my family. I nuzzle closer to Derek, resting my head in the crook of his neck. He's still got a hand over my stomach and it's adorable. There may be some problems in the future with both Derek and me being overly protective of my stomach but we'll cross that bridge when we get to it. For now, I just have to get through this pregnancy without killing anyone. And we can return home when we want to as well now. The threat's gone, we can live our lives properly back home. I'm grateful for that. Oh my god, i'm going to be a big pregnant lady. With all the trouble we've had, I haven't really thought about it. Back home, i'll be just like any other pregnant person. People will coo and ask when i'm due when i'm at the supermarket. I'll wear long Maxi dresses that are comfy but hug my stomach. I'm going to be..normal, again. I can't say i'm upset about that. It's been awhile but we can all be normal again. And that's a good thing.
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Yay, they're returning home next chapter! What about Cora? Hope you like the names, I really do :) But yes, it hasn't been determined if the baby's a boy or a girl but some of you have guessed. It's a little too early to tell yet but let me know what you think the baby should be! Favourite, follow and review!