Fear •Zack Merrick•

A Name ^11^

Elliott's POV; 

It doesn't seem like anyone is forgetting what happened a few days ago. They keep treating me like I'm a child. It doesn't surprise me, but still. 

Anna didn't react good, obviously, but she took it a lot better than I did. 

I don't even know what came over me. I barely remember it. 

I don't know why I was so scared, I just.. was. I can't explain it. 

But my mother is still locked up in a high security facility, and I doubt he would do anything without her. All he did was follow her around like a lost puppy, and listening to her every command. 

I've still got this feeling of fear deep down, but I know he won't do anything. I think. 

I hope. 

I snap out of my thoughts when Zack re-enters the back room with snacks. We had the bus to ourselves tonight while everyone else went out drinking. 

I told him he could go, that I'd be fine staying here on my own watching Chopped reruns, but he got upset, and told me he wanted to stay. 

I can tell he's scared. Probably more scared than me. He hasn't left my side, except once, to preform while Anna sat with me, and then he was back straight away, barely even staying to say goodbye to the fans. 

A few fans were confused as to why he held my hand the entire meet and greet, letting go only to give hugs. 

A few of them looked at my stomach, probably wondering if I was pregnant, or just fat. My bump wasn't crazy big yet, but it's definitely getting there. I think I look pregnant, but I guess not.

We haven't announced anything yet, but I'm honestly surprised that it hasn't leaked yet. I mean, I am 4 months along. 

We were talking about a week ago, wondering when to announce it. Part of me is scared to now, because of Mason, but it's gonna get out eventually, once I start getting really noticeable, which will probably be soon. 

"We should announce it." I say out of the blue. 

Zack turns to me. "The pregnancy?"

I nod, rubbing my tummy softly. I could feel him moving around. Maybe he'll start kicking soon? He hasn't yet, but my doctor says that's pretty normal, and not to worry.

He smiles, putting his hand on my stomach as well. 

"You want to?" He asks.

I nod again, watching his hand run softly over the bump. 

He looks at me again, before pulling out his phone. Announcing it over twitter, I assume. 

I watch his fingers move along the screen, typing it out. Along with a picture of our most recent ultrasound, that he had taken and sent to his parents. 

I lean my head against his shoulder, barely paying attention to Chopped. 

I feel my phone vibrate when he hits post, and I pull it out. 

Comments are already starting to roll in, and I can't help but scroll through them. 

A lot of 'OMG!' 

There were some negative ones, and happy ones telling us congratulations, but there was one that caught my eye. 

'What's his name gonna be?'

I could tell Zack was reading over my shoulder. 

"We haven't thought of a name yet, have we?" I ask, and he shakes his head. 

"Is there something you're thinking of?" He asks.

We sit there for a while, each listing off names that we like. Luca, Sam, Gabe, Ben, Henry. 

And then something randomly pops into my head. 

"What about Milo?" I turn and look at him. 

He looks thoughtful for a second, before smiling. "I like that a lot."

I'm about to say something else, before I feel a really strong movement in my stomach. 

I lay my hand down on top of it, only to feel a little bump. 

"Zack, he's kicking." 

He leans down, putting his hand over my stomach. He laughs excitedly when he feels a bump. 

"That's so amazing! Do you like that name? Are you a little Milo?" He says, rubbing his hand lightly over my tummy. 

God I love him so much. 

I can't help but look at his face, and his messy hair, and his slight scruff, and tired hazel eyes, and think to myself,

How did I get so lucky?

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The Next Day

Everyone was seated around the lounge area of the place we were in for the venue. We had gotten there early and we were hanging out for a while until it was time to start getting everything ready. 

"Oh! I just remembered," I said. "We picked out a name."

Everyone immediately got excited. 

"Well, what is it?" Matt asked, a smile on his face. 

"It's obviously Jalex, because that's an amazing name." Jack spoke up, which earned another smack from Matt. 

I laugh. "It's Milo Robert Merrick. I chose for him to be partially named after the man that nearly lost his life just to help me." 

Rian looked up, a little smile on his face. "I.." 

"Nope, shh. It stays. No arguing with the pregnant girl, because I will take you down." I say, giving him a little playful glare. 

He laughs, before shaking his head. 

I smile. I'm really happy with the name we picked out. 

I rubbed my tummy, after I felt him moving around a little. Milo. 

I feel Zack's hand slide over my tummy next to mine, and I turned my head. He flashed me a little smile, before I leaned against his side. 

I'm so happy. 

My little family. 

I can't wait until you're here with us, baby Milo. 
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