Zacky ~ I Don't Believe In Fairytales ~ Vengeance {Book 5}

Zacky ch3

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Matt's POV

I laid next to Britt as she finally fell asleep feeling my emotions war inside of me. I watched as she sighed softly as I tucked a strand of hair behind her ear. My chest tightened as I looked at her, really looked, her face was practically glowing as she slept in my arms.

Could it be possible? Could I have them both? I wanted to hope for everything to be perfect but it rarely was. I hated feeling hopeless but I couldn't stop it.

I would love to be a father but not at the cost of living the rest of my life without her, she was my other half, the only thing keeping me sane.. What would I do without her?.. I'd die.

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I bolted upright as my chest tightened and a cold sweat ran down my forehead as the images of my nightmare raced through my mind..

Britt pale as the white sheet covering her unmoving body.. Everyones eyes looking at me with pity and sadness. Blood covering a unmoving bundle in her limp arms.

I began to shake as the images faded into certainty that I had to do something.. Anything to protect Britt..

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I woke Steph up helping her change into a teal sundress before taking her into the living room where everyone gathered at the kitchen table. Britt made eggs for everyone saying something about a surprise.

Matt looked like a brain hungry zombie as he watched Britt with worried eyes filled with something else. "Mama?" I smiled at Steph as she pointed behind me.

I turned to Zacky as he walked in planting himself on the last available chair. "Yes baby?" I said putting my attention on her.

"Down! Down! Down!" She whined over and over until I put her on her feet. Before I knew what was going on she ran from the room.

"She's bossy!" Jimmy laughed with a huge grin. I blushed as everyone laughed along. "But really cute!" ..Everyone but Zacky who stared straight at the wall.

She ran back in a carrying her baby with a wide grin. I froze as she ran up to Zacky holding out the plushie. His face broke into a huge smile as she laughed.

Her words were mumbled as she held her arms out in a wide arc. I felt my eyes tear up as he hugged her then looked at me unsure. His eyes went wide before he looked away his smile vanished as Jimmy picked Steph up.

I just didn't get him. I wiped my eyes as Matt gave me a small smile handing me a plate filled with food. Steph sat on my lap in the living room chair Jimmy pulled into the kitchen.

"So you probably already guessed our news but.. We're pregnant!" Britt clapped her hands excitedly as Matt hugged her protectively. He looked like a worried man with too much on his mind but then again what father didn't have the same look?

Everyone hugged, kissed, and congratulated them as we enjoyed the wonderful food. "How far along are you?" Fallyn asked looking at her curiously.

"Two months and one week." Britt said touching her still flat stomach. I watched as everyone mentally tried to put it to a specific day. Laughing I helped Steph cut her scrambled eggs with her plastic fork.

I looked up to find Zacky watching Steph with curiosity. The plushie of him was still in his hand. Our eyes locked and he quickly turned away.

Strange.. The only one who was allowed to hold her baby was me..

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Jimmy's POV

I ran into the kitchen where Fallyn and Stacy were washing dishes as Steph chased me waving around her tiny fist. Man she was cute when she was laughing like a little lunatic.

"Stacy! Get your little girl before she attacks me!" I yelled as they grinned at me. Stacy wiped her hands dry and picked Steph up into her arms.

"Were you hurting uncle Jimmy?" Stacy asked as she pouted. My chest tightened at the words uncle Jimmy.

"Yes." we laughed as she nodded with a frown. I held my arms out and she leaned over until I could grab her. She snuggled against me as I hugged her.

Fallyn came over tickling Steph's sides as she made kissing noises. "We need one." she said grinning widely. My heart seized up as her eyes locked with mine and I realized she was serious...

"Really?" I whispered as she leaned up for a kiss. She nodded as Stacy took Steph from me allowing Fallyn to hug me.

My cheek rested against her hair as I ran a free hand down her back. "I love you Jimmy."

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Ali's POV

Johnny tugged my hand as he lead me to the pool. Everyone else was already in the pool splashing Steph. She was in a yellow duckie floaty.

"There's a bloody movie marathon on SyFi tonight." he said grinning widely at me.

"Then let's go home. I want to relax and just.." I trailed off as his eyes danced with mischief.

"Walk around naked? Have uninterrupted s-" He laughed softly wiggling his eye brows as I cut him off, I blushed biting my lip.. How close he was really getting to what I wanted..

"Johnny!" My cheeks were a nice shade red I was sure.. As he hugged me. "Yes.. All of that but mostly I just want to be alone with you." he kissed my cheek as his arms snaked around my waist.

"Then let's go home." my heart beat went crazy as he looked into my eyes pulling me away from the rest.

"Were you guys going?" Matt yelled then laughed finally understanding the look Johnny shot him.