New Heights

Chapter 8

Chapter 8

I’d be lucky so far in the pregnancy, for the fact I hadn’t had morning sickness. But of course I spoke too soon. The first thing I did when I woke up next to Nathan was throw the covers off and run into the bathroom to throw up. I hadn’t been sick in a while and I’d forgot how horrible it was, when I stopped throwing up, I flushed the toilet but sat on the floor next to it in-case I needed to use it again. I felt terrible, the taste in my mouth was beyond disgusting and I felt so weak and tired, I kind of just wanted to go straight back to sleep.

I must have woken Nathan up because the next thing I knew he was sat next to me rubbing my back, I smiled gratefully though I still felt like I could be sick again at any moment. Nathan didn’t say anything but he didn’t need to, I was just happy that he was sat next to me when normally I’d have run miles in the opposite direction at the noise of someone being sick. Just when I felt like I might not throw up again, my stupid mind thought of chocolate pudding. Now normally the thought of chocolate would make my mouth water, but in the present circumstance, instead it made me puke my guts up. I hated Nathan looking at me when I was like this, but to be fair having him hold my hair out of my face and rubbing circles on my back helped a lot more that I thought it would.

Ten minutes later when my stomach had finally settled down, I managed to go back to bed with Nathan’s help; I felt terrible still and as I walked my legs wobbled under me through exhaustion. When I was finally tucked under the sheets Nathan went downstairs to get me a glass of water, I closed my eyes while I waited for him to get back. If this was what morning sickness was like, I freaking hated it. Boys acted like they were dying when they had a common cold, I think they probably would die if they had to deal with a whole pregnancy.

I must have fallen asleep waiting for Nathan to return, because the next thing I remember was waking up and seeing Nathan laying on the bed next to me, the laptop poised on his knees. He hadn’t noticed I was awake yet so I could stare at him without it being classed as creepy – he looked good, and when I say good I mean really good. Even with glasses sliding down his nose he still managed to look attractive. When he noticed I was awake the first thing he asked was  if was okay, “peachy” was what I said sitting up. Even though I didn’t feel like I was going to be sick again I still had that nauseous feeling. Nathan put the laptop on the floor before turning to face me and pulling me into a hug, it was so nice knowing he was there for me, it was a cliché sweet move, but I put my head on his shoulder snuggling up to him.

After a few minutes of just sitting there together he spoke again, “do you want me to get you anything?” I thought about it for a minute thinking about what I fancied. “I would love some tea and toast” I said honestly, he breathed a laugh before removing his arm from around me and smirking before he turned and headed for the kitchen. While he got busy making me toast and a cup of a tea, I took it as an opportunity to freshen up a bit. I went into the bathroom and used to loo before washing my face and hands as well as brushing my teeth to get rid of the disguising taste that had embedded itself in my taste buds- not pleasant one bit.

Not long after I’d got back into bed Nathan returned with a plate of toast in one hand (slightly brown just how I liked it, with a bit of butter – yum) and a mug of tea in the other. Thankfully the smell didn’t repulse me so I happily munched on the toast, crust and all, while burning my throat on the steaming cup of tea – it was that good. “I still can’t believe we’re having a baby” Nathan said like he was thinking out loud, we’d both said it so many times and even with everything going on I still found it hard to believe, you would have thought the morning sickness would have put it into perspective, but evidently not.

“Little Jimmy will be a little heartbreaker just like you” I joked taking another bite from my toast, Nath chuckled shaking his head before replying, “I think you mean Sandra will be daddies little princess” I laughed at his response. No matter if it was a boy or girl I’m pretty sure they would be a daddies little monkey whatever – or should I say daddies little sloth?

“Nah I’m thinking a boy” I said, here we went again; I knew this was leading to a bet. It seemed to be our ‘thing’. “Huh, fine then. I bet you we’ll have a little girl” he gave me a knowing smirk and I knew we would be gambling soon enough. “And I bet we’re going to have a little boy” he had a playful glint his eyes that I found very attractive.

“Alright loser… has to change all the stinky poo nappies for two weeks” I shook his hand at the deal, I was looking forward to watching him hold his nose for two weeks, now that would be entertaining to watch. I’m not 100% sure why I thought we would have a baby boy, mother’s instinct I guess (though I was aware I wasn’t a mum yet). A part of me wanted a mini Nathan sloth running around the house, but I would also be more than happy with a little girl so I could spoil her rotten. As long as they were healthy that was all that mattered.

For the rest of the day Nathan played doctor, bringing me whatever I wanted. To be fair I was more than alright now, it went as quick as it came, but I rather liked having Nathan fuss me so I didn’t tell him to stop. Lazy I know, but we all have our lazy moments. When it was late evening and we were snuggled on the sofa watching Inglorious Bastards since it was Nath’s favourite film, we were interrupted by his phone beeping.

He sighed as he read whatever had come through on his phone, “What’s up?” I asked hoping it wasn’t bad. “Jayne emailed and said me and the boys have a flight to LA tomorrow evening for a show or something” I nodded understanding, “hold on, you’ll make it to the appointment right?” I asked suddenly remembering we had our first scan tomorrow. I was really excited but nervous at the same time, since it would be totally new. “Of course, I wouldn’t miss it for the world” he kissed my cheek before texting or emailing someone back, most likely Jayne. Even though it sucked that he had to go away, it was only for a few days and I more than understood it was part of his job.

“You better start packing, don’t leave it until the last minute” I said sounding like my mum; I knew what he was like though so he needed the time. Nathan chuckled at what I said, “I won’t woman! Kev just told me not to lose my passport, anyone would think I was two!” I laughed at the irony of the fact he was ‘baby Nath’. When he spoke his voice rose doing that squeaky high pitch thing he does, I loved that voice with all my heart though! It was adorable and I’d figured that he always used it when he was either getting teased, or when he answered something he didn’t particularly like.

I playfully hit him on the thigh making him stand up and move to start packing. He turned and gave me a cheeky wink before going into the bedroom. I happily sat watching the end of Inglorious Bastards, the film had grew on me since I’d watched it so many times with him, even though I knew how it ended I couldn’t resist staying and watching it. It must have been ten minutes later when the credits started rolling (good timing I know) when Nathan shouted something that made me do the monkey clap laugh. (You know when you’re laughing so hard that no sound comes out, and you’re rocking back and forth clapping like a seal or excited monkey? Yeah that)

“Lauren, I’ve lost my passport”

A/N – Hope you like it, it’s really just a filler chapter for the rest of the story. Comment, fan, vote and I’ll see you next Friday. S x

OHH and before you go, I got some news for you!! Watch this space 11am (UK time) tomorrow for something completely new, since I’ll have been on here for one year exactly!. It’s a Nathan fic but it has nothing to do with anything I’ve written before… 840658…….

P.S. If you missed the boys winning their first ever major award, check out the video of them getting it on the side.. such a proud moment for any fan.. and their speech is epic! :D