My Heart Is Open

Can't Stop

*Lacey's pov

"Lacey..." He started and stopped sitting on the couch. "No Adam let's be real here, you won't be around when I give birth, and how there will you be when you're home? You'll always be at the studio or recording the voice, or doing something for your clothing line, or a bunch of interviews" I said watching him. The realization made the excitement over the pregnancy vanish. "Come here" he said pulling me into his arms holding me close. He cupped my face and wiped away my tears I hadn't realized I shed. "I will be there, I promise you Lacey, I wouldn't miss it for the world. I might not be able to be there every second, but I'll be there for every big moment" he said, "and I'll be there when this baby is born, I don't care what I have to do to be there." I put my hands over his, "Adam" I sighed getting closer kissing him. How did he always know the right thing to say? I melted against him. "This will all work out Lacey, Shawn's a family man, he'll help" he assured me. I nodded against his chest. I felt his heart beating on my cheek. I finally fully relaxed, "just be there when I go into labor, that's all I need" I said. He smiled, "of course." I held him close breathing in his sweet scent. "Come on let's go baby" he said kissing me lightly.

I nodded and took his hand leading him out toward the elevator. He pushed the button and pushed me up against the wall beside it kissing me long and hard. The doors opened and I pulled him in not breaking the kiss for a second. The decent to the lobby was slow and I was glad. His lips trailed to my neck nipping some. I gasped with pleasure and pulled him closer, one hand on his neck, one in his hair. The doors opened and he pulled away long enough to get us off and kissed me again. "I love you" he whispered against my lips. "I love you too" I whispered. He rested his forehead on mine smiling. I couldn't help but smile back. The elevator doors across from us opened revealing Matt and Rachel matching our own performance. "Yea Rach" I laughed. They broke apart and laughed, "thanks Lacey" Matt said. "Anytime" I smiled. Adam led me to the car dodging fans along the way. I laughed running with him, hearing the screams as we went. We got in and I laughed looking over at him. "What?" He asked. "This all of this! It's so crazy" I said wrapping my head around everything. "What's crazy about it?" He asked a smirked playing on his lips. I pointed to the mob of fans, "is it going to be like that when I go into labor? I won't be able to run like that" I said a little more seriously.

He bit his lip thinking, his tell. I smiled watching him, seeing the gears turning in his head. "You won't have to baby, I'll take care of it all" he said leaning over kissing me. "Now come on, I'm going to be very busy soon enough. I want to savor every moment with you" he said. I grinned and buckled up as he pulled away. The ride was quiet, comfortably quiet. I stared out the window memorizing everything about this city, who knows when I'll be back. It was beautifully busy, like LA yet a completely different kind of busy. Adam parked and helped me out. I leaned in against him feeling safe. He wrapped his arm around my waist and held my hand with his other one. It felt awkward at first be soon became familiar and comfortable. "Ooh!" I said looking into a window, a dress catching my eye. "Go try it on" he encouraged. "It won't fit for long" I reminded him. He nodded, "but it will fit afterward." I bit my lip and went in. I scanned with rack looking for my size and almost gave up when Adam lifted a hanger in my size. I bit my lip and blushed, how did he know my size? I took it and headed to the back and waited for a dressing room. The lady walked me in and I stared at the dress as I stripped. "Please fit" I mumbled removing it from the hanger.

I slipped it on, so far so good, but I couldn't zip it all the way. Of course I thought. "Need any help?" The woman asked. "Could you zip the back?" I asked and sucked in my gut. It zipped with easy and I let out the breath I was holding and I could breath in it. "You look amazing" the woman said, "here try these with it" she said handing me a pair of black strappy heels. I slipped them on and admired myself in the mirror a moment. I smiled and stepped out of the dressing room to find Adam sitting in the chair across from my door. "Shit" he breathed. I blushed as he gaze fell over me taking in every single curve. "Lace, baby you look incredible" he said standing up and closing the short distance between us. His hands fell to my waist and pulled me close. We were nearly eye level, his 6'1" frame still towering over my now 5'9" frame. He kissed me easily despite the still obvious height difference even with 4 inch heels. I melted into him craving his touch and his lips everywhere. "Mm you are buying this dress" he grinned between kisses. I nuzzled his neck when we parted needing to stop before we got carried away. "You don't think it's too slutty?" I asked glancing at myself again, the dress barely reached the middle of my thighs. "It's not slutty Lace, I would never want you buying something that made you look like a slut, you're too sophisticated for that" he said planting a gently kiss on my forehead.

I smiled at his words and kissed his neck lightly. "I'll go change and we can go" I said breaking the embrace. He nodded and sat back in the chair. I changed quickly and came back out to find Adam gone. "What do you mean her dress is $50 more than the one you rang in?" He asked in disbelief. "Sir it's considered plus sized" she said softly. "Are you fucking kidding me? A 10 is plus sized. You can't be fucking for real" he said seriously losing his temper. I placed my hand on his shoulder, "it's fine Adam" I said getting embarrassed. He grumbled and his stare soften as he realized what I was doing, "fine" he said and handed over the money and took the bag with my dress and shoes. I took his arm in mine and led him out of the shop. He was still fuming. I caressed his cheek, this was nothing new to me, but clearly it was to him. "Addy" I said softly. "That's insane!" He grumbled. "Addy, it's okay" I said comforting him. "How can you say that! She..." I kissed him lightly, "breathe babe, I know she called me plus sized. I understand it happens all the time. I could stand to lose weight and I get that" I explained. He shook his head furiously, "no you are perfect" he said. "Adam those models you used to date were perfect" I tried to make him see the light. "No," he said firmly, "you are perfect" he said emphasizing you. "Well despite what you think, that's how it is" I said. "Well I'm going to change that" he said. I could see the gears turning in his head.