Best Friends

47 Uncle

2 minutes. 2 whole minutes.
I was sat on the floor against the fancy bathroom cabinet. It didn't take long for us to get from the airport to the air b&b we were staying in for the night and everyone had gone out to explore. I already had my suspicions so bought a couple pregnancy tests at the airport whilst Dom went to the toilet when we first checked in. Tom had stayed behind though so he could make sure I was alright. I felt strangely calmer this time round and almost willed for it to be positive despite the small chance it wasn't.
"Lexi? Are you alright?"
"Can you come in?"
"I'm shouldn't I be asking you for permission to come in?"
"Please Tom. Just come in" he came in quickly when he heard my tone of voice
"Awe lex" he said softly when he saw the tests face down on the cabinet
"I wanted to know. But I didn't want Dom to be here. And now I've realised I made a mistake. And I need someone with me. But he's gone out and I stayed here and now I'm getting panicky and-" I cut myself off taking a deep breath "Just come and sit with me"
"Sure" he sat down with his own back against the cabinet "Did you set a timer?"
"Yeah." I rested my head on his shoulder and we both waited in silence for it to ring out
"You ready?" I nodded and reached behind me to pull one off the countertop
"I'm pregnant" I whispered a little in shock "I'm gonna have a baby" I looked up at tom "there's a little niece or nephew in there for ya."
"Fuck. I'm gonna be an uncle." He leaned his head fully back against the cupboard I was leaning on "Fuuuck"
"Good fuck? Or bad fuck?"
"An i-dont-fucking-know-how-to-feel kinda fuck"
"Oh."
"That don't mean I'm not happy. Little playmate in there for me." He gently fist bumped my belly making me giggle "Just a shock that's all."
"Same here. But Ill get through this. There's another test so I better check that one just to be sure." I grabbed that one too and checked it
"Well that's your confirmation right there."
"I guess so" I set both tests down on the floor.
"The boys should be back soon. You wanna go wait downstairs for them? Could ask em to being back some food"
"Yeah. Okay. What am I supposed to do with these though?"
"Hand em here" I passed them over to him and he got up "I'm gonna put these in my case okay? So you can come get me when you need to get them." I nodded "Good. Wouldn't want the boys finding out before you choose to tell them." He put the two tests in his pocket and held both his hands out "I'm shattered after that flight. Let's go downstairs and sit on the couch." I took his hands and used them to haul myself up
"Thanks." I mumbled
"Don't mention it."

"Here. The owner left some drinks in the fridge" he passed me a can of something
"The fuck is LaCroix?"
"It's sparkling flavoured water I think. Dunno it's cold and it's what was in there. The only other thing is a bottle of wine." He wrapped a blanket around himself and sat down
"Yknow what. LaCroix sounds good" i opened my can and we both took a sip at the same time. Both of us pulled out faces and I started laughing "Think I might wait until the boys bring stuff back. Cmon let's play the rest of this film."
"What did you ask them for?"
"Told them to bring something they know we would like." I yawned loudly
"Seems like you're the one who needs sleep after that flight"
"Nope. I'm fine. It's still early here. And American time zones change all the time so I doubt im ever gonna have a proper sleep schedule."
"We are in LA for a week. Just for Dom to get some stuff done like promo and just general talks with management."
"I hope things go well"
"Don't worry. They usually do. He's spoken to them before about his mental health and they've been so understanding. All the venue's were ready to take on the tour. It's all working out." I nodded "Come here" he lifted the blanket up from around him and gestured for me to cuddle. I did and he wrapped his arm and the other side of the blanket back around me. It seemed kind of weird since the air con was on, making it cold, but outside it was super hot. I didn't mind though and wrapped my arms tightly around his middle.
"What do you think the baby's gonna be like?"
"I don't know. I'd like it to have some of your traits though. Like the way you care about others. And your rationality."
"And what about things from Dom?"
"I dunno. Maybe the wild side of Dom. But might come to regret that if it actually happens" he sighed "Can't believe you're actually having a baby." He placed his hand on my belly just briefly before pulling away frantically
"I thought we were over this?" I said softly "If I was truly uncomfortable I would-"
"Say so. I know. It's just weird. Dom doesn't even know for sure yet if his child is in there and I'm over here acting like this. It's not even my thing to be excited about" I sighed and sunk further into him
"I'm not going to argue with you. I can't be arsed. But just know I love you and this baby will love you just as much"
"I'm sorry"
"It's fine. It's just you. You worry."
"Too much. But I'm trying."
"Don't think I'm forcing you to change i-"
"You're not changing anything. It's always been there I'm just a bit broken that's all." This hurt me and I tried my best not to let it make me cry but I couldn't help it "Awe don't cry."
"I'm not" I lied
"Sure lex. Just like I'm not comforting you right now" he said as he gently rubbed my back to soothe me "I know you're tired so get some sleep. I'll wake you when the boys get back"

Tom's POV
I looked down at her sleeping peacefully. She always did when someone was holding her. Maybe it was a product of whatever asshole hurt her as a kid. Ever since Dom introduced her, a weak little girl that needed loving, I knew I had to protect her. I loved her. More than I loved myself sometimes. And now she had a baby inside of her I knew I had to protect her more than anything. I didn't talk to the boys. But the way Adam spoke about the way he loved her as a sister made perfect sense. It had always been Lexi and Dom. As much as they hated to admit it. And with Dom as a brother came Lexi as family too. I felt her shift a little and sigh ever so softly as though her breath was almost non existent.
"What you thinking about?" She said softly not opening her eyes
"Just you. How much I love ya." I rested my chin on top of her head and she nuzzled into my neck softly smiling "I'm trying Lexi. I really am"
"I know. And if you love this little one as much as you love me then it's gonna be alright."
"You really think so?"
"Yeah. I do. Why? Don't you?"
"I didn't before. But I guess I do this time around."
"Good." She smiled and then soon after was fast asleep again. And for the first time since I met her I didn't fear what someone else would think. Not even a slight bit of doubt.
"I got your back kid." I said laying my hand flat on her belly over the top of the shirt she was wearing "Uncle Tommy got ya"