~ FOUR MONTHS LATER ~
"What do you want to eat, Vi?" Mikey asked. They were sitting in a burger place in the middle of nowhere with all of 1D and the rest of the boys.
"Let me guess," Ashton scoffed, " a burger. With no tomatoes." He laughed.
"No. Actually I'm not that hungry, babe." She said hugging Michael.
Every since they had left LA two months ago, meat made her sick.
"You have to eat something, Love." He said in her ear.
"I'm okay. I promise. Just not hungry." She smiled.
They ordered their food and sat and talked. As the food was brought out, Violet took a look at all of the guys burgers and felt her throat fill with vomit...again. She took off running to the bathroom and threw up again. Addy ran after her, worried to death. She got in there just in time to hold her hair back, rubbing her back.
She sat up, flushed the toilet, and Addy handed her a paper towel for her face.
"What's wrong violet? Are you sick?" She asked, tucking her hair behind her ear.
"No, No, I'm fine." She said breathing heavily.
She put her hand on her forehead,
" we should take you to see a doctor. Just to be sure it's nothing serious.
"no really. I'll be okay" she smiled. Addy helped her up and they went back into the small dining area.
Violet knew what this was although she didn't want to admit it. To herself or anyone else.
"Are you okay?" Ashton asked, knowing she wasnt.
"Yeah. I'm fine. Just a little sick to my tummy, that's all." She smiled. They all ate their food and headed for the bus. They all piled in.
Luke, Harry, Ash and Addy sat on the biggest couch, squished together. Calum, Niall, and Zayn sat in a both in the corner. Lois and Liam sat in chairs.
"I'm gonna go lay down for a bit." She said.
"Okay, Love." Michael smiled.
She walked into the bathroom first. She closed the door behind her and pulled up her shirt, showing her tummy. She stared at it for a moment before the door opened. She dropped her shirt and turned around to see Ashton. He moved close and put his hands on her stomach.
"Ash what are you doing?" She jumped.
"I know what's up, Violet. I'm not stupid." He whispered
"I don't know what you're talking about." She whispered back.
"Violet seriously? Morning sickness. Changes in appetite. Mood swings. Have you told Michael yet? "he reached for her stomach.
She pushed his hand away,
"No okay. I haven't told anyone."
"Are you 100% sure?" He asked, his eyes never leaving hers.
"No. But im almost certain. Look." She lifted her shirt and exposed her grown tummy.
"Can i?" He moved his hand close. She grabbed his hand and put it to her stomach.
"I'm pretty sure..." she sighed.
"How can I help?" He asked.
"I'm not sure you can. Please don't tell Michael. "
"Okay listen. I'm not going to tell Michael. But let me help you. I'll get you some pregnancy tests, my step dads sister is a "lady doctor" if you'll let me, I can talk to her. Everything is going to be fine."
"Thank you Ashton." She hugged him, a tear running down her face.
"Just get some rest. Try to hide your tummy as best as possible."
She laid down and dozed off. A while later, the bus was at rest and Michael came in to check on her. He saw that she was okay and kissed her on the cheek, waking her up.
"Oh shit. Sorry I didn't mean to wake you up." He admitted.
"It's okay.", she smiled and yawned, "I need to get up anyways."
They went into the front of the bus
Where everyone sat except for Addy, Ashton, Luke and Scarlett.
"Good morning sleepy head. You've slept for ages!" Harry said patting the seats between him and Niall. Mikey took the seat and she sat in his lap, leaning against Nialls shoulder. They had all grown close to violet. Mikey wrapped his arm around her and pulled her in close. They were all having a conversation about whether or not Taylor Swift had written a song about Harry (she totally had).
"Are you feeling alright? "Mikey whispered so only she could hear him. She nodded. He put his hand on her belly and rubbed. She quickly pulled closer to Harry. He looked at her confused. About that time Ashton walked through the door followed by Scarlett, Luke, and Addy. Ash glanced at Violet and winked and walked toward the bunks.
"I'm gonna go to the bathroom." Violet got up and walked to the bunks following Ash. He handed the bag to her.
"Thank you so much. I owe you." She hugged him.
"You don't owe me anything. We're family now. I also got you Watermelon twizzlers and peace tea." He smiled, putting the bag in my bunk. She smiled at him, thanked him again, hid the bags in her duffel bag, then walked to the bathroom, really needing to pee.
"Harry I have a question, " Michael whispered quiet enough for Harry to hear, obviously bothered, " do you think Violet is cheating on me?" He bit his lip.
"What?! Of course not! With whom?"
"Ashton. They spend a lot of time together and..."
"Nonsense Michael. You're just paranoid that girl is in love with you."he laughed.
This made Michael quiet. He had noticed that she had been acting different.
"If you're that worried about it ask her mate." He finally said. Just then Violet walked back into the front and sat back onto his lap.
"I love you." He whispered, sounding worried.
"I love you more.", She whispered back, "What's wrong?" She put her hand on his cheek.
"Nothing. I'm just tired." He smiled.
"Let's go to bed then." She smiled, grabbed his hand, and pulled him to the bunks and they crawled in. He wrapped his arms around her and pulled her in, them facing eachother.
"I sleep a lot better having you with me." He whispered.
"Good." She smiled and snuggled, hiding her face in his chest. Right as he started to doze off she moved her face to his and kissed his lips, pulling on his shirt collar. Eventually, he caught up with her and kissed back, rubbing her back with the hand that wasn't holding her close to him. After she kissed him one last time, she shivered.
"Are you cold, Love?"
"Yes. Very." She laughed. He grabbed the blanket at the bottom of the bunk and removed his shirt, pushing his pale, warm skin to the front of her.
"Better?" He asked.
"Absolutely." She smiled running her fingers all over his tummy. Making him giggle.They eventually fell asleep in each other's arms. A couple of hours later, Addy came and woke them up.
"Hey guys, " she said through the curtain, "Were here."
They got up, and exited the bus. They met Ashton's parents and siblings, had dinner, explored the house a bit, and then got their rooms. Michael and Violet shared the guest house. Ash helped them carry their things to the guest house and told them good night.
"I'm gonna take a shower, babe." Violet said. He put his arms around her from behind and began kissing her neck.
"Can I come?" He asked, between kisses. As much as she wanted it she had to say no. He couldn't find out. She pushed him away.
"I'm sleepy Michael... I think I'm just gonna go to bed, actually." She hugged him.
"Is there something wrong?", he asked, "Did I do something?"
"No, Michael. You didn't do anything. I'm just not in the mood for it, okay?" She snapped back.
"Okay okay. Just normally you are."
"I know Mikey. But just because I'd won't have sex with you doesn't mea I don't love you. Because I do." She rubbed his shoulders.
"Yeah I know. Sometimes I just worry." She whispered.
"Worry about what?"
"Losing you...Ashton taking you away."
"What are you talking about???" She stepped away.
"I get worried sometimes that Ashton is going to take you away from me." He admitted.
"Michael, "she moved close to him, putting his hand to her chest, "Do you feel how fast my heart beats when I am around you? Five months ago, I was just an insane fan. And now I have you. And I don't even know what to do with you. I promise you're not going to lose me. I'm in love with you Michael."
"I'm in love with you too. I knew from the minute I walked I saw you, passed out in that hotel bed back in LA that you were going to be mine. I had to have you or I wouldn't go on." He laughed, pulling her close and playing with her hair.
"I'm going to take a shower, "she started, "then, I'm going to the main house for a few minutes, and then when I come back, I'll let you...kiss me alot."she said, awkwardly.
"I'm looking forward to it weirdo."
She grabbed her bag and went into the bathroom. She got out the pregnancy tests and used them, making sure the door was locked. After she used them, she layer them on the counter and showered waiting for the results. She hopped out of the shower and saw them laying there. +++. All three of them. Plus. Positive. She swallowed a groan of excitement. Or was it resentment... she quickly got dressed in a pair of short-shorts and a white t-shirt with a black bra.
"I'll be back." She said walking out if the bathroom to see Michael asleep. She walked toward the house and into it, up the stairs and knocked on Ashton's door. He opened it a Crack.
"Violet! Come in." He said smiling. He had Nirvana playing on his record player. He was shirtless and wrapped in a towel from his waist down. His long blonde hair was wet. He was cute. No, not cute, sexy.
"Ashton I'm pregnant."she blurted without hesitation, stopping her thoughts of him, his body.
"Really?" He asked.
"Three positives. No negatives."
"That's great!", he whispered and giggled... his adorable "Australian countryman giggle, "I'm so happy for you!" He hugged her.
"Yeah. Thanks." She tried not looking at his abs but failed which made her feel guilty and blush.
"What's wrong? Are you happy?" He asked.
"Yeah. Yeah I'm happy um...", she looked at the floor, "I'm just a little scared. Overwhelmed." She started to tear up.
"It's going to be okay Violet."
"What if Michael doesn't want a baby?"
"He'll want anything you want, and if he doesn't want to help you, "he put his hand on your waist, making her shiver, "I'll be here. To help you with whatever you need." He put emphasis on the "whatever" part.
"Good then. Okay. Thank you. I'll be... I'll be fine." She stuttered, at a loss of words due to his magnificent body.
"Why does this turn you on?" He whispered.
"What?" She asked, staring at his everything.
"I know you're with Michael. And might be having his baby. But if you're in love with him, why am I turning you on right now?" His voice pierced her skin.
"I'm not...you're not-"
"You're breathing has slowed since you walked in, you keep biting your bottom lip, you're fiddling with your waistband, you keep blinking and swallowing every two seconds, and you keep shifting back at forth. I'm not dumb. So answer me. Do you want me? Or is it pregnancy hormones? " he rubbed his fingers up and down her side, making her squirm.
"I don't know what you're talking about."she whispered.
"Then neither do I. " he smiled
She kissed him on the cheek and headed for the door.
"Goodnight." He said.
"Goodnight." She smiled, trying not to scream. She walked out into the hallway and bumped into Niall who was standing there.
"Niall!" She jumped.
"You're pregnant?!" He whispered reaching for her stomach
"You heard," she said, grabbing his hand, "you can't say anything. To anyone. Not until we find things out. Promise?" She asked.
"I promise. Is it Michael's? "He asked.
"Of course it's Michael's. Whose else would it be?"
"I dunno, Ashton." He said scratching his head.
"I haven't slept with...okay. let's just...we can talk about this when it isn't midnight. Okay?"
"Okay." He said with a friendly smile, putting her shoulder. They hugged and she went back to the guest house. When she got inside, Michael sat awake in a chair playing his guitar. She took the guitar, sat it on the bed, and straddled his lap. She grabbed his face and started kissing him without a word. Was it wrong to want Michael because of something Ashton had done? No...
He slightly licked her bottom lip, asking for an entrance which she gave him. He slipped his tongue into her mouth and kissed her hard. She put her hand on his thigh and he wiggled around a bit. He stood her up and walked with her. He paused.
"I thought you didn't..." he whispered.
"I do." She smiled. She pulled his shirt off and ran her hands up and down his stomach. He tugged at her shirt and she nodded letting him take it off. He stopped for a moment, looking at her chest.
"Your boobs...they're...bigger." he said wide eyed.
"Shut up you weirdo." She laughed and attacked his lips again. She trailed her hands down his torso and pulled the waistband of Michael's pants. He smiled so she began to unbutton them. She pulled them off and he did the same with her. He pushed her to the wall and pinned her there.
"Can i?" He started.
"Whatever you want. " she whispered.
He kissed her lips one more time and traveled down to her jawline. He left a few small kisses here and there on her neck until he found a spot that made her crazy and began to suck at it. She let out a soft moan and made him kiss her lips again. He picked her up, wrapped her legs around him, and carried her to the bed.
"Be gentle." She said between kisses.
"Aren't I always?" He laughed.
The next morning, Violet woke up in bed alone with a note next to her; "Hey love, Luke, Calum, Harry and the rest of the guys and I went to talk to some old friends at our old school. Ash and his sister are there. We'll be back soon. I had fun last night. Love you. -Mikey." She giggled and sat up. She grabbed her phone and saw it was only 10 am so she hopped into the shower. As she was getting out, she got sick and had to throw up. After she was done, she put her headphones in, wrapped a towel around herself and walked out of the bathroom. She was singing and walked into the closet, grabbing a skirt, shirt, and cardigan. When she turned around, Aston was standing there, admiring her body. She jumped so hard she nearly lost her towel. She pulled out her headphones.
"What the funk Ashton. Why are you in here?" She asked.
"Sorry. I didn't mean to scare you.", he rubbed the back of his neck, "I just wanted to tell you that you have an appointment with Barbra, my step dad's sister, today. And Lauren wants to know if she can come."she said.
"Of course she can. Sorry I just...you just..." she smiled a half smile not knowing what to say
"it's okay. And hey. I'm sorry about last night. I had had a couple drinks and...it's may have said some things."
"Yeah its okay." She smiled.
"Well I'll drive you guys. And then pick you up when it's time to leave." He seemed disappointed.
"Don't you wanna go in with us?"
"Yeah. I mean...only if you want me to." He smiled.
"I'll be ready in twenty minutes goober.get out." She laughed.
"Nice towel."
"Towel boy." She teased.
She got dressed, put on her makeup, and fixed her hair. Then she grabbed her purse and sunglass and phone and headed put the guest house. She met Ash and Lauren in the front driveway. He had an awesome car. A car she had always wanted.
"Hi, "Lauren said from the back, "I'll Lauren" she shelled an adorable smile, just like her brother.
"Hi Lauren, I'm Voilet." She smiled.
"I love your outfit."she admired her style.
"Thank you! You're very pretty." She says, making Lauren smile even bigger.
"Here." Ashton said, handing her an aux cord, "let's listen to "American music".She laughed. She turned on the Paul Walker tribute song, See you again.
"I know this one. Paul walker is one of my idols. " He laughed.
"Me too." She smiled.
"Who is Paul Walker?" Asked Lauren.
"You've never seen Fast and Furious? "Violet asked.
"Mmmm...nope."
"Okay, Ash, we have to make a pit stop after we go to the doctor." She laughed
"Um, I like your necklace where did you get it?" Lauren asked.
"It belonged to my mom." She smiled, folding folding it between her fingers over and over.
"I never hear you talk much about your parents, Vi." He sounded questioning.
"Uh...my mom passed away when I was 15. And I've never met my dad."
"I'm sorry I shouldn't have..."
"No, no its okay. I can talk about it. I just choose not to unless I'm asked." She smiled. They listened to music, driving down the Australian streets until they arrived at the doctors office. When they got in Ashton told him who they were and they got called back immediately.
"Lauren, you wait here." Ash said
"Hi,Violet. I'm Barbara."
"Hi." She's smiled, taking her hand and shaking it.
"I'm going to need you to put this on, remove all of your other clothes please." She handed her a blue gown. She walked into the bathroom and removed her clothes and put the gown on. Then walked back out.
"Alright now lay down here." She said, putting gloves on.
"Thank you so much for doing this Barbara. I owe you." Ash said.
"Family helps family, " she smiled ," now first, we have to make for sure you're pregnant sometimes pregnancy tests can be off." She said. She put her hands on on her stomach and pushed down slowly, "tell me of this hurts."
"Ow. It hurts there." Violet said.
"Okay. There's definitely something in there." She laughed. He pulled out the ultra sound machine and gel. She looked scared so Ashton took her hand.
"I remember my mom being pregnant. I was fourteen. And she brought me with her to get an ultra sound," she whispered, "I was so excited for her to be having another baby you know." She explained.
"What happened?" He asked.
"She miscarried."she jumped because the gel on her stomach was cold.
"This is going to tickle." Barbara said.
She moved the small machine around on her stomach and began to hear a heart beat other than Violets.
"It looks like...", she started, "yes! You're pregnant."she smiled.
"Congratulations." Ash whispered.
"Do you want to know the sex of the baby?"
"Um...yeah. yeah I do." She felt a tear trickle down her face.
"Hey. Don't cry." Ashton demanded.
"It's a...", she stared at the screen, " it's at girl. You're having a great girl!" Barbara said with excitement.
"You're having a baby girl Violet!", Ash said, "that's so wonderful.
"Aren't you the father?" Asked Barbara.
"No, no I'm more like-"
"He's the God Father." Violet said smiling and taking Ashtons hand.
Barbara let her change back into to her own clothes and gave her an envelope with photos of the untrasound.
"I'm scheduling you to come back twice every month. Here's my number in case you have Abney questions. I'm going to give you these vitamins to start taking. Do you have any questions?" She asked.
"Yes. One actually. How far along am i?"
"Eighteen weeks. About four and a half months." She smiled.
"Thank you so much for your help." Violet said.
They left these building and Lauren had many questions. They stopped at a movie store and bought all six of the Fast and Furious movies and then went to Tropical Smoothie.
"So, " Ash said, finishing his sandwich, " What are you going to tell Michael? And you don't have to worry about Lauren telling by the way. I trust her. You should too."
"I...I don't really know what to tell him. I'm not even sure what I'm telling myself. I'm just taking it piece by piece. And I'm trust her. But let's keep the gender between you and me. I don't want anyone else knowing. I trust you most." She smiled. " and thanks for comforting me in there. I needed that." She smiled. They finished eating and started to walk. They talked about many things from Michael's next hair color to Ashton's different bandana choice. Eventually, they went home and watched the fast and furious movies.
"I'll make you a deal," Ash said, "If Violet is up for it, this weekend we'll all go see Fast 7. How about that?"
"I'll would love that!" Can we Violet? Will you come?" Lauren begged.
"Of course I'll come. And I'll even let you borrow one of my outfits if I can borrow those totally adorable boots you had on today."
"Deal." She smiled.
She and Ashton were laying on the couch talking and she sat up.
"Whoa." She said.
"What, what is it?" He asked.
"Feel" she put his hand on her stomach and he felt it kick.
"Thats amazing." He smiled.
They dozed off in middle of Fast 4. Soon, Michael and everyone else walked in waking them up.
"Michael! I missed you so much" she hugged him.
"I'm miss you too, Love. I got you something." He smiled, handing her Frozen yogurt.
"Taste it." Said Harry.
"Mmmmm...it tastes like... watermelon! Watermelon and vanilla."
"Do you like it? We made it just for you!"
"I love it!" She kissed Harry on the cheek and Michael on the lips.
"What did you do all day?" Mikey asked.
"Watched Fast and furious with lauren." She smiled.
"Fast and Furious is amazing."
"I want to meet Vin Diesel so bad. But hey. I need to talk to you about something."
He stiffened in his chair "What is it?"
"Don't worry. It's good." She smiled.
"Let's go for a walk." He smiled.
