Harrington's Baby [Steve Harrington x OC]

[12] Daddy

Claire was released from the hospital a week later after getting her stitches out. Steve stayed by her side the entire time. The rest of the gang had resumed their normal lives for the most part. Ms. Byers visited everyday though, bombarding the two with home cooked meals. They were both grateful for Joyce. She was the mom neither of them had ever had before.

By the time Claire was able to go home Steve's parents had left on yet another business trip. So of course, Claire stayed with him. Steve would rather die than let Claire be in the same house as Billy.

Steve completely lost it finding out Billy was the one to stab Claire. He was beyond furious, vowing to kill him the next time he even came near Claire. He felt guilty for not being able to protect his girlfriend and his babies. Billy almost took them away from him.

To say Steve was hovering was an understatement. As soon as they got home from the hospital he kicked into helicopter mode. He went out of his way to do anything for her. Claire found it endearing but also annoying especially when it came time for them to go back to school that following Monday.

"Are you sure you want to go back?" Steve asked once more as the pair were getting dressed for school. "I mean I won't object if you want to be a stay at home mom" Claire rolled her eyes at him with a laugh. "Steve, I need to graduate highschool still. Plus I'm only 3 months pregnant. We've got a good while before I can be a stay at home mom"

  Steve pouted with a huff. "Fine. Fine. But if you need me come get me okay? You remember my classes right? If you want I can meet you between each class too-" he rumbled nervously being cut off with a kiss from the girl. "Steve" she breathed "Calm down. Everything's gonna be fine" she chuckled "C'mon we're gonna be late"

***

Steve pulled into the parking lot squeezing her hand. "So, I was thinking, we go on that date tonight?"

Claire blushed as they climbed out of the car "I would love that" Steve gave her a cheesy grin as he came around the car, wrapping his arm around her shoulder as they walked toward the school. She looked at the ground embarrassed at all the on lookers whispering as they passed. The pair had both been MIA for a week and everyone had started to notice, well they notice Steve at least. The pair of them went to their lockers together before finally having to split up. "Are you sure you'll be okay?" Steve worried once more looking into her eyes. She laughed softly, leaning up and kissing his cheek. "I'll see you at lunch" she stated walking down the hall toward her class.

Claire hurried to English, excited to see her friend that she hadn't spoken to in over a week. "Sara!" The blonde whisper yelled as her eyes landed on her best friend. Sara looking at her with wide eyes. "Holy shit I thought you were dead or something!" The girl hissed jumping up from her desk and hugging her. "Where the hell have you been?!"

Claire gave her a sheepish smile as the two sat down together. "A lot of shit went down" she breathed, not feeling it would be a good idea to go into details of the monsters of Hawkins. "But I do have something to tell you" she trailed off.

Sara looked at her expectantly nodding her head to urge her on. "Spit it out Hargrove!" She exclaimed.

Claire looked around them to see if anyone could be eavesdropping "I'm pregnant!" She whispered. Sara's eyes went wide. "What?! No you're not! With who?" The blonde blushed, biting her lip. "It's Steve's. Actually, they're Steve's. I'm having twins"

"No fucking way" Sara breathed. "Steve Harrington? Did you tell him yet?" She urged. Claire nodded, a big smile forming on her face. "I did, he's excited. He's been there for it all. We found out the first day I missed school the other week. I'm three months. We're gonna have July babies!"

"I can't believe it, I don't hear from you for a week and next thing I know you're having 'King Steve's babies" she laughed. "Oh I'm so giving him so much shit"

"Just don't tell anyone else please! If my family finds out.. I don't know if I'll make it out alive" Claire pleaded. Sara took her hand in hers "I swear, I'm not telling anyone. Plus you're like my only friend" she laughed.

Claire relaxed, turning her head to the front as the teacher began droning on. Until lunch Sara and Claire caught up on the school dram throughout the week. It was the only solace in the otherwise boring day. Claire wasn't going to complain though, shed had enough excitement in the past two weeks to last a lifetime.

Steve was waiting for them as usual as soon as the girls reached the cafeteria doors. "Hello ladies" he grinned wrapping his arm around Claire's waist. Sara rolled her eyes "Harrington" she nodded "Or should I call you Daddy?"

Steve choked, looking at the girl with wide eyes. "W-what? I'm flattered truly-" Steve was cut off by the two girls bursting out laughing. "Steve! I'm talking about the babies"

His cheeks went pink with embarrassment "yeah! I knew that" he coughed. Rubbing the back of his next as the girls led him to their table.

"So" Steve started, a mouth full of fries. "It's Claire's birthday the week of winter break. What's our plans?" Claire looked at him with a groan. "Absolutely nothing! I don't celebrate my birthday"

"I think that means we definitely need to start planning something kick ass then" Steve smirked, Sara grinning evilly. Claire rolled her eyes at the two. "My birthdays a month away you're bound to forget by then"

"Incorrect my dear friend, in fact, I heard they're building a mall in town. It'll be done by Christmas. Which means" Sara paused with an evil glint in her eye. "We're going on a shopping spree too for you and the babies"

  "You guys, I really don't want you making a big deal out of my birthday. Don't waste your money on me" she insisted, Steve putting his food down looking offended.

  "Respectfully sweetheart, shut the fuck up. We care about you and when you care about people you go out of your way to make them feel loved. So can it"

  Claire looked at her boyfriend with her mouth agape before looking to Sara to defend her. "I agree with Daddy on this one. Accept our love"

  The blonde narrowed her eyes at the two who dawned shit eating grins. "I'm not getting out of this am I?"

A/N: I know this one's super short I'm sorry! It's just a little filler story to catch up with Sara!