Demons

Chapter 16 - Karaoke

Dylan

this chapter is gonna be a bit longer, as will the chapter when the baby is born just fyi

I'm at 28 weeks. I finally have a baby bump, which is exciting and weird at the same time. It feels like my skin is being stretched a little. And I've definitely gained some weight, which I hate. I'm gonna have to do some serious workouts once this baby is born.

I put on my leggings and oversized white sweatshirt with socks and go downstairs. Today, most of the furniture for Kiara's room is arriving and we're putting it together, as well as finally painting her room. I'm so excited.

"Hey!" Everyone choruses as I sit next to Ryder. He kisses my cheek and leans on my shoulder.

"Good morning ma," he says huskily in my ear. I'm sure I'm blushing a ton. " How's the little one?" I put his hand on my stomach and he smiles.

"She's active all right," I laugh. "When is the stuff being delivered?"

"Okay that's the last of it," my brothers come into the room, red faces and panting.

"We brought in the furniture for Kia's room," Luke explains and I nod, not feeling confused anymore. Guess I know the answer to that question.

We all eat our breakfast, talking about things to do when the baby is born and such, and then when everyone disperses upstairs to start assembling furniture, I stay downstairs and help my mom clean up the kitchen.

"Oh sweetie you don't have to do this you can go upstairs I'll be there in a minute," she smiles at me. I continue washing dishes but then I stop and turn to her.

"Mom, where's Dad?" She freezes.

"He's doing something personal for a little bit in Costa Rica," she finally replies. "He'll be home soon. Don't worry." I look at the floor and nod. Now is not the time to be freaking out about what my dad is doing. He'll be fine. I'm sure he is fine.

Just then I yelp and shake my hand.

"Sweetie are you okay?" Mom asks and I nod, my teeth clenched.

"Danny or Dante just hit their thumb with a hammer," I close my eyes. "I'm gonna go check on them." She kisses my cheek and I go upstairs as quickly as possible when another pain hits my thumb again.

I walk into the nursery to see Danny and Dante both clutching their hands like I am.

"Dylan, take the hammer away from Dante," Danny begs and I immediately do so.

"Ow shit Dante what the fuck happened?" I ask as I shake my hand out again.

"I hit my thumb with the hammer while I was trying to put this thing together."

"Idiota," I mumble. "Come on I'll patch you up." He follows me to my bathroom and sits on the lid of the toilet. I grab the first aid kit and take out an alcohol swab, running it over the bloody area quickly.

"JESUS OW!" He yells and I yank his hand towards me again.

"Stop being so immature and let me help you, Te. There, you're done." I make sure the bandaid is on well and we walk back to the nursery. I put blue tape on the protective sheet we put on the floor to make sure it stays together and then I open one of the paint cans. I take a big roller, dip it in the paint, and start painting the wall.

We would've hired professional painters and people to build the furniture, but this way we're all spending time together and having fun.

"Right right turn off the lights, we're gonna lose our minds tonight. What's the dealio?" Reggie starts singing. "I love when it's all too much. Five a.m. turn the radio up. Where's the rock and roll?"