MUTE [A Chris Colfer Imagine]

Mute 21/21 + Epilogue.

[2 YEARS LATER]
"[Y/N] I'm home, are you here?" I heard Chris call. I was lying in bed trying to sleep, but it was absolutely impossible, I was so uncomfortable. I looked up as Chris entered the room and his smile immediately disappeared when he saw me curled up in bed. "Oh beautiful." He sighed climbing onto the bed and crawling next to me. "Has it been a really bad day?"

'YES' I signed weakly with my hands. 'I'M JUST FEELING REALLY UNCOMFORTABLE.'

Ever since that night Chris told me he loved me, and I spoke back for the first time - I had started to talk more, but I would only speak around people who made me comfortable. I still had problems, and I would probably never get past them, but I had my friends and family.

On bad days, I wouldn't talk at all, and resorted to signing. It had been a bad day today which is why I was in bed and not at the bakery.

"Why are you uncomfortable?" He whispered caressing my face and kissing my lips.

'I'VE STARTED SHOWING AND I'M FEELING SELF-CONCIOUS' My hand instantly went towards my stomach.

"You shouldn't be feeling self-conscious," He whispered instantly moving down to my stomach and leaving a kiss there. "You're pregnant with our little creation. You are the most beautifulest person ever."

I let out a wet giggle and thought back to when I told Chris that I was pregnant over 4 months ago, I had been surprised when I found out the news, because we always used protection, but that night when I got home from work, I waited for Chris, and when I told him the news, his face lit up like a kid on Christmas morning, I was scared, but excited also. It was a hard pregnancy, the morning sickness just went on and on, I got cramps and pains all the time, I had to take days off work at the bakery because some days I couldn't even get out of bed - but at the end of it, it would all be worth it.

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Chris was being weird. I didn't know what was wrong with him, but he was being weird. It started off in the morning when he told me that he had the whole day free, and didn't have anything work related to do today and he wanted to spend the whole day with me.

I was feeling much better today, and Chris promised that we could go to the mall so that we could get some maternity clothes as my clothes were getting to small for me, but whilst we were at the mall, he asked me to pick an outfit out for myself and for him. Now that was weird because I NEVER picked out Chris' outfits for him, he always picked his own.

After the mall, we went home where Chris told me to start getting ready because we were going out again. I kept asking him where we were going, but he wouldn't tell me, he said it was a surprise - and anybody who knew me knew that I love surprises. I was back to talking again today, I only spoke quietly though, I wasn't a loud person, and if it was up to me, I wouldn't talk to anybody but Chris.

Once we were ready, I followed Chris out of the apartment, and got into the car with him. "So before we go, can I put this blindfold on you?"

"What Chris?" I asked looking at him in shock. I enjoyed surprises but to be blindfolded?

"Hey," He whispered cupping my cheek. "I promise you that you won't get hurt."

I nodded and he put the blindfold on me before I heard the car start and we were on our way. It didn't take to long, about 15-20 minutes before Chris was parking up. I got out of the car and stood there until Chris took my hand and started guiding me to wherever he was taking me. It was quite as he guided me, and about 5 minutes later, he stopped us and stood behind me.

"Where are we?" I asked.

Chris didn't answer but took my blindfold off. I gasped when I saw what was there, I couldn't believe my eyes. We were at our favourite spot at the park not to far from the apartment, it was where we went when we needed time to just relax and have time to ourself.

It had started getting dark, but there were fairy lights scattered everywhere lighting the park up. On our favourite bench, was a picnic set out, with all of our favourite foods. Since getting pregnant, I'd had some weird cravings, and on the table right there were some of my favourite foods that I liked to mix together.

"Oh my god Chris.." I whispered finally turning to him. "What made you do this?" I asked.

"I've been really busy lately," He explained taking my hands in his and swinging them. "and I just wanted to do something for just us, I wanted to do something special, because you're special and you're my world."

"Stupid emotions," I giggled wetly. I was getting choked up, Chris always made me like this. "I love you so much." I leant forward kissing him.

He moaned into the kiss and smiled against my lips. "I love you too, more than anything."

He walked me over to the bench and we both took our seats, we fell into conversation mode immediately, talking about when we were going to go baby shopping, and when we were going to start getting the nursery ready. Ever since I announced that I was pregnant, Chris had been excited every single day, always waking me up by leaving little kisses on my belly, and he refused to go to sleep without kissing me and our little bean. I had just fallen in love with Chris even more than I was already.

"There was another reason why I brought you here today," Chris explained coming to sit on the same side of the bench that I was sitting on. "Remember how I went back to see your dad the other week? I pretended like I needed his help.." I opened my mouth to ask him why he lied, but he put his finger on my lips to stop me talking. "I needed to say that so I could see him to ask him a question. Ever since I met you nearly 3 years ago, you have just captivated me. I know it was hard in the beginning, but we got through it like we've gotten through all the trials and tribulations. I fall in love with you every single day, and there's nobody else but you. I'm mesmerised by you and you're all I need in life, you and our little bundle of joy that will be here soon enough. You're so beautiful [Y/N], and I want to spend the rest of my life with you," I was openly sobbing not believing what I was hearing, but when Chris dropped down onto one knee infront of me, and opened a ring box, I knew it was real. "So that's why I'm asking you, [Y/N], will you marry me?"

I didn't even wait a second before I was nodding my head vigorously and gasping out a "YES!".

Chris' face lit up and he took my hand before sliding a beautiful diamond ring onto my finger. He climbed back up onto the bench and took my face in his hands, and kissed me passionately on the lips. I gasped into the kiss, and giggled. I brought my forehead to Chris', and whispered to him. "Thank you for everything, you're my world, I love you."

I couldn't believe that 3-4 years ago, I was a student at high school who hadn't spoken in years and was bullied daily, but now I was working at a popular bakery, engaged, and ready to have a baby with the love of my life.

[END]
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[EPILOGUE TO COME]