Unlikely Love (A Benedict Cumberbatch Fanfic)

That's a Surprise...

Every night, Benedict and I went to sleep with his hand on my stomach, as if he was trying to protect me.

It would still be there in the morning, and I would always kiss him awake if I was the first one to wake up.

By now, my morning sickness had long since started, and I was getting sick almost every morning. It worried Benedict, but I assured him that it was completely normal during pregnancy- I'd done all of my research.

"It's just not fair... That you have to go through so much pain on top of carrying a child. I'd have been more careful if I'd realized how drastic it-"

"Benedict," I cut him off. "All of this morning sickness, all of this pain, it's worth it. I get to have your child. It wasn't planned, but I love you, and I wouldn't want to be with anyone else."

His eyes softened and he gently reached up to grab my arms. He leaned in to kiss me, but ended up just kissing my cheek. "Sorry love, I'd kiss your lips, but you haven't brushed your teeth, and I'd rather not taste that."

I snorted and then brushed my teeth immediately as we both got ready for our day. It was actually our last whole day together, as Benedict would start filming Doctor Strange tomorrow. He was going to have to fly all the way out to Kathmandu, Nepal, while I would remain by myself in England.

He looked at me while he was shaving, and I could tell by his expression that he was upset. I touched his arm before walking back out to the bedroom to get dressed. Of course I was upset that he'd be gone, but it was only for two weeks. I could manage myself for that long.

I set the table and made the two of us breakfast: eggs, sausage, and toast.

He came out with his shirt halfway buttoned, and he sat down across from me, picking up a piece of sausage.

"Would you please finish buttoning your shirt?" I asked politely.

"Why do I have to do that? I'm in my own home, Ana."

"Because I keep staring at your chest, and if I don't stop, I won't finish breakfast fast enough, and then we'll be late for my appointment."

He laughed and rolled his eyes, then did as I had asked. "Happy now?"

"No. I'd rather stare at you all day." I whined, sticking out my bottom lip.

"Later, I promise. Now eat up. You said it yourself, we're going to be late."

I stuck my tongue out at Ben for being a smart ass, and after we ate quickly, we hurried off to the OB/GYN.

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I kept my head down as we walked in to the office, and so did Benedict. I wasn't nervous about the appointment, but I just didn't want people to see me. If they knew we were there, word would quickly be spread, and the entire world would know about my pregnancy.

I didn't want that to happen. I was just starting to relax and calm myself, and the stress would deteriorate my health. I wanted to stay out of the spotlight and keep to myself, and thankfully, that could happen because Benedict would be busy filming Doctor Strange and we wouldn't have to go out much.

"The doctor can see you now," A nurse told us, and we quickly followed her back to a room. I sat down on the chair and waited for the doctor to actually come in because God knows that when they say they're ready, they really aren't ready. I held Benedict's hand the entire time we waited, and I only let go to shake hands with the doctor when she came in.

"Oh my god, you're Benedict Cumberbatch," The doctor exclaimed, almost as if she was in shock. "Ana, I know you told me at your last appointment, but I guess I didn't realize that it was the Benedict Cumberbatch!"