I've got you babe - Jennifer and Justin (Justifer)

Too much too soon

20 weeks pregnant

Every day was becoming harder to hide her pregnancy. Thankfully she hadn't had to be seen in public recently, the only journeys outside the house she had been doing were to the studios where the movie she was directing was being shot. Justin had been continuing to work as normal but he encouraged Jen to stay home whilst she could.

They've continued to be really close however the last few days Jen has been distant again. He knows she has been beginning to feel the pressure from people to announce their news but she just wasn't ready. He didn't want to push her into anything that will cause her any stress.

Today Justin invited Courteney round to give Jen some company.

The doorbell rang around midday and Jen was surprised to see Court's face.

"Hey, what are you doing here?" Jen asked as they lent in for a hug.

"Justin said you'd been feeling a little low the past few days so I thought I'd come keep you company." 

They release the hug and Court gently rubs Jen's ever-growing belly.

"You didn't have to do that honey, I know you're busy with your documentary."

They walk into the kitchen and Jen starts making them a drink.

"So how've you been? You missed a good night on Saturday. Jason and Amanda got the board games out and let's just say it ended in couples wars" they chuckled as they made their way to the couch.

"Yeah I heard. It sounded entertaining. I'm sorry I wasn't there. I don't have much energy the last few days. I told Justin he could have gone but he didn't want me to be left alone" Jen looked down as her voice faded out.

Court sensing that had been an issue, thought carefully before replying 

"He's only looking out for you Jen."

"I know... and I appreciate it. I really do, I just..."

"Is everything okay?" Court rested her hand on Jen's leg, letting her know she was there for her.

Jen paused and looked up, tears in her eyes.

"Jesus sweetie, what's going on?" she hugged Jen.

After a few moments, Jen began softly 

"I don't know. Lately I've had a lot of time to myself. Justin's either out filming or writing, and I'm here alone all day, thinking" she paused for a second. "Everything is happening so fast. Me and Justin were together 6 months before I was pregnant. That's no time at all to throw a baby into the mix. We went from 0-100 in a matter of weeks. He moved in so soon after filming. I know I bought it up but I can't help but feel everything is happening too soon. I don't think we're ready for all of this." She looks down unable to make eye contact with Court, fearing what she'll say.

"Jen, you guys are perfect together. You've waited years for a guy like him to change your life. Okay, it has all happened sooner than you'd have thought but when is the right time for a baby. There's no timeline for anything. It's all you've ever spoken about. Justin absolutely worships you and you know that! You're only thinking like this because you're hormonal. You're overthinking everything and stressing yourself out for no reason. I've never known you with anyone who's as crazy about you as Justin."

Jen looks up, still a little teary. 

"You're right, it probably is my hormones but I can't help but have these doubts. I know we're great right now but what if 3 months time we're only together for the baby. What if 6 months time, we realise everything has happened too soon, we've lived our fairytale"