Maya Meets World

Maya Meets Cold Feet

It was the middle of March, the sun starting to linger in the sky making the days seem just the slightest bit longer. Mid-term projects were due later in the week, and Josh was utilizing the extra daylight as much as he could, Maya on the other hand was less phased by the delayed darkness. Shawn and Katy had made their official move two weeks ago, and Josh knew it would take more than a few extra moments of sunshine to get her excited.

It was well past 11PM when Josh finally called it a night, his project a few hours away from complete; always waiting until the last minute pulling that whole, "I work better under pressure," bit. The bedroom was already darkened as Maya had taken herself to bed a few hours ago. Josh quietly slid into their bed, scooting himself closer to Maya, his arm wrapping gently around her waist.

Maya subtly curled into Josh's embrace, her feet entangling in his bare legs.

Josh nearly jumped backwards, Maya's freezing feet shocking him.

"Hey," Maya whined, rolling her head to the side, feeling Josh move away.

"Your feet are freezing!"

"I know. I was trying to warm them up," Maya told him, scooting herself closer to Josh again.

Josh laughed, once again wrapping his arms around his fiance. "What are you still doing up?" He asked between kisses against Maya's exposed neck.

Maya shrugged slightly, "Can't sleep,"

"Oh yeah?" Josh asked pulling Maya even closer to him, his chin resting on the crook of her neck, his arm wrapped securely around her growing stomach.

Maya exhaled heavily as Josh settled.

"This one keeping you up?" Josh asked rubbing Maya's belly gently.

Maya shook her head slightly, "No," she whispered. "Just a lot on my mind," she told him rolling around to where she was facing Josh.

"Anything I can help you with?" Josh asked brushing the loose hair out of Maya's face.

She smiled softly and shook her head, "Not really," she whispered nuzzling her head into Josh's chest.

Josh exhaled heavily, his hand rubbing soothing circles on Maya's back. "Okay," his voice was low, almost humming.

"Would you..." Maya started, then stopped herself.

Josh looked down, "Would I what, gorgeous?" he asked.

Maya curled into Josh even more, her arms folding in on herself, "I just like hearing your voice..." she whispered.

A smile spread across Josh's face; whatever she needed. "Well..." he started softly, his hand still moving across Maya's back. "I'm still not finished with my midterm for Carter."

Maya let out a slight chuckle, her eyes closed.

"But, it's not due until Wednesday, so I have tomorrow to finish it,"

Maya nodded slowly.

"But I'm not showing you until it is completely finished,"

Maya looked up, puppy dog eyes in full effect.

Josh shook his head, "No way, Hart. Besides, you do this to me with literally every single picture you draw."

"Fair enough," Maya shrugged, curling back into Josh's chest.

"And then next week..." Josh started, his hand resting on Maya's stomach.

Maya's heart began racing.

Josh could feel her tense underneath him; he placed a soft kiss on her forehead. "You'll finally believe me that we're having a little girl,"

Maya shook her head, "It's not that I don't believe you,"