Herophine: beyond after

Chapter 17

Hero pov

"Your birthday is tomorrow and you don't seem excited at all" I say as we lay in bed, getting ready to sleep for the night.

"I'm 4 months pregnant. I haven't been in the mood for a lot of things recently" Jo says annoyed

The days are going so quick. Jo is already 4 months. With this pregnancy she hasn't been feeling the greatest, very cranky, hates being touched. I know she doesn't mean it but I'm trying my hardest to be there for her.

We're in the process of looking for houses together, which has been a little stressful for Jo.

Her birthday is tomorrow and I just want to make it special.

"Trust me, I know" I say sarcastically and she gives me the deadliest stare

She crosses her arms over her chest and turns to me.

"What does that mean" she says

"Do you really want to know. Look love I don't think you really want to know" I say trying to cover up before she explodes

"Tell me or you're sleeping on the couch" she says

"I think I'd rather sleep on the couch than make you even more upset" I tell her gently and she flips

She stands from the bed and paces back and forth, annoyed.

"Jo, please stop stressing. You know it's not good for the baby" I tell her as gently as I can

"Don't tell me to calm down" she says and I go over to her side

"Look if you really want to know, I miss you..." I tell her, holding her waist but she cuts me off

"Miss me. We're always together, how can you miss me" she says

"I have to be careful with everything I say to you, you won't let me touch or kiss you..." I start to say but she cuts me off again

"I knew this was about that" she says shaking her head in annoyance

"It's not just about that. You flip out at everything, it's exhausting" I say

"So I'm not good enough for you then" she says

"Because last time I checked I'm the one carrying a bowling ball, I'm sorry if I don't want to be touched or make out, I haven't been feeling my best lately. I just wish you would understand what I'm going through" she says

"Jo, I do understand. I'm the one that's been dealing with you" I blurt out in annoyance and she moves away from me and walks out of the room

Great. Just great.

I find her in the kitchen, spreading peanut butter on pickles. She's so mad at me right now.

I gently hold her waist and she removes my arms.

"Hero, leave me alone" she whispers

I place my arms back around her and hold her close.

"I'm sorry" I whisper to her