Bloom Moon Book 2

Chapter 16

Chapter 16

"Derek's P.O.V.

I walked past the bathroom and backtracked as I saw Steph in there, her shirt pulled up to just under her chest and gingerly prodding her slightly rounded stomach. I smiled as I leant against the doorway and watched her be completely oblivious to the fact I was there.

I rapped my knuckles against the wooden doorframe and she jumped, turning to look at me; making me chuckle as her expression looked like I caught her red handed. I pushed myself off the doorframe and walked in, placing my hands on her stomach as I looked down at her.

"What are you doing?" I chuckled. She shrugged.

"I was wondering how big it is. And realising that in a few more months I'm gonna be massive." She remarked. I smiled and leant down so my forehead was pressed against hers.

"You're going to be the most beautiful pregnant woman." She rolled her eyes and I felt her arms go around my neck.

"Suck up." She commented. I chuckled and pressed a kiss to her lips as I gently rubbed her slightly swollen stomach. "Now hurry up and get ready, we have to go see my aunt and Craig."

I smiled and dropped down onto my knees as I held her hips. I leant forward and kissed her stomach softly, feeling her fingers in my hair as I placed numerous light kisses across the small bump.

"I can't wait to do this when you're bigger." I rested my forehead on her stomach as I hugged her hips. She laughed lightly and I looked up at her, seeing her smile.

"Up mister, or we're going to be late."

I smiled and stood up as she pulled her shirt down to cover her stomach again. I pulled her in for a kiss before lacing her hand with mine and walking out the house with her.

End Derek's P.O.V

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"My baby!" my aunt squealed as she flung open the front door. I laughed as she literally dragged me and Derek inside her house, shutting the door behind us. "Craig! Look who's here!"

"You're probably going to burst Derek's eardrums if you keep screeching like that." Craig chuckled.

"Nah, she's good. I'm used to it with this one." I scowled playfully at Derek as he jabbed his thumb at me.

"Well, excuse me for being excited." I remarked. Derek smiled and kissed the side of my head.

"Have you put on weight?" my aunt asked me. My jaw dropped and Derek and Craig choked back their laughter.

"Why is everyone insulting me today? And I was about to tell you some news, but I'm not sure if I should now." I crossed my arms over my chest.

"Aww, sweetie I'm sorry. I'm not saying you're fat, you still look healthy. Now what were you going to tell me?"

"I'm gaining a little weight because I'm pregnant." I stated. Craig's eyes bugged and my aunt let out a high pitched shriek, making Derek wince slightly.

"Oh my god! Honey are you serious?" I nodded and she ran over, squishing me to her in a hug. "I'm so happy for you! And come here you, you're not getting away." She yanked Derek to her and hugged him just as tightly as she did to me. "Oh my god, I'm going to be a great aunt!"

"I was thinking more like grandmother." Derek smiled, winking at me and making me smile.

"Yeah, you've basically been like a mother to me and I think Derek can agree that you've sort of stepped up to that role." I said as Derek nodded. My aunt's blue eyes filled with tears as she hugged us both again. "You got nothing to say Craig?" I teased.