Delicate Hearts

Forty

He had been living there permanently for a little over 8 weeks and she had never been happier. Everyone said it was a honeymoon period, they always had because their relationship had been smooth without many bumps. But this week had proven it wasn't that it was just the relationship they had.

Derek had been on late nights every day and Meredith had been sick meaning she was utterly exhausted. Not much was happening around the house except the basics, she was in leggings and ts most days. Even when she had been short tempered they worked it out quickly, they both hated fights. They didn'y see the need to fight.

Today she finally felt better, she wasn't sure what had been up with her she blamed the curry they had ordered. 

The place was blitzed, everywhere hoovered and polished. She had taken Ruby out since she was having a rest day. She had spent time playing with Poppu and Smokey as well as made progress on a painting she was doing for Derek.

She was cleaning their bathroom drawers out to re fill them with toilet paper and wipes when she came across a box. A box that made her stomach flip as she realised.

She held the blue tampon box in her hand as she tried to figure out when her last period was. She figured she hadn't had a period since the shooting. She had assumed it was just the stress that had caused it but now she thought. Back to the day they had sex, Addison's last night.  They had sex since then with condoms but that day they hadn't.

She picked up her phone and called the person who had been there for her since Addison became busy with Jake.

"Hello girl, you okay"Amelia's voice came from the other end of the line.

"Amy, I need a huge favour please. Please don't tell anyone"She tapped her foot against the floor nervously.

"What is it Mer, are you okay?"Amelia had been amazing, their bond was sisterly.

"Amy I haven't had a period since the shooting and we...sorry to say this I know he is your brother but we didn't use protection around 8 weeks ago" Meredith wasn't in panic, mainly nervous. Derek had said he wanted kids with her but would he want them this soon was what scared her. 

"I will grab some tests. I will be thirty minutes tops okay. I love you girl" The wait killed her, she wouldn't mind if she was pregnant, she wanted to love a child ,show them a real childhood from birth.   

She paced around until she heard the knock on the front door. Amelia walked in trying to hide her smile.

"I see that grin Amelia Shepherd"Meredith laughed. 

"I am sorrryyy. Derek is my favourite sibling and I love you so much. If you are pregnant..oh Meredith Derek would be so happy"Amelia's warm smile and eyes calmed her. 

"You think? I am so scared he will hate me"She swallowed her fear.

"Meredith he is totally in love with you. He wants it all with you. Now lets go and see" They walked together into the larger bathroom. Amelia turned as Meredith peed in a small pot. She dipped each of the 6 tests in including the digital and turned them around, she desposed of the pot and her pee then washed her hands, shaking with anticipation.

"I am so scared of losing him Amy"She admitted. Neither of them had heard the front door open, or heard his footsteps.

"You know you won't ever loose me baby, whats going on"Derek frowned from the bathroom door. Amelia and Meredith both jumped. They shared a look. Amelia patted him and walked to the living area.

"Derek...I think I am pregnant"She rushed her words out. An instant smile formed on his lips. 

"Meredith...are you serious you aren't playing with me right now"Meredith pointed to the six over turned tests.