Unbelievable (Sequel to Unexpected)

Wander

It weighed heavily in her chest. Her mind was racing and as chaotic as the storm outside.

Spring was never Lana's favorite season. It brought rain and allergies and meant it would be too warm soon. She preferred the cold and rather have the constant chill than rain beating on the roof. She wouldn't ever complain about the cold, especially not right now.

Charlotte had agreed to sleeping in her bed tonight and here she was. Lana watched the sleeping girl. They'd both changed into sleepwear after their dramatic moment and settled in Lana's bedroom. Charlotte stayed on the side closest to the window and Lana on the other side; the Omega fell asleep almost immediately surprisingly. Lana didn't. She laid on her side watching Charlotte. It had started raining after an hour of her laying there and her irritability had gone up. The sound of rain against the window and roof was so damn annoying. It wasn't the only thing annoying her though. She wanted to touch Charlotte. The Omega lay on her back, the blanket somehow ending up only up to her hips, her head turned towards the window and both arms tucked under the pillow. It was the perfect view for Lana.

While she saw the girl daily and had seen her asleep once before (not to mention when she'd check up on Charlotte when she couldn't sleep), Lana felt like her breath was being stolen as she watched. Charlotte was beautiful, there was no doubt about that. During the day, she looked fragile and delicate with her fair skin, dulled red hair, light pink lips, and wide eyes. But those eyes. Whenever Lana would meet them, it felt like Charlotte was looking at her. Not just seeing her physically, oh no, looking  at her with such intensity it would make Lana's mind scramble. That was if they weren't fighting or being cold towards one another. When it was like that, Lana felt like the other's darker than night eyes were tearing her apart and making her feel small. That was something she hadn't gotten use to in the months they were "together". Even now that they had both given up fighting, she hoped she wouldn't get use to it. Charlotte grounded her every time she looked at her like that. Lana didn't want to lose that.

As Lana continued to stare, she couldn't help but let her mind and eyes wander. Charlotte's face was relaxed, the scowl that seemed to be etched there now gone. When awake and moving, Lana could forget how young her Omega really was. Charlotte was only eighteen, she knew that, but with how she carried herself you would think she was older. But now. Now, Lana could see the youth in Charlotte.

The girl before her looked her age, no worry anywhere. Her face was soft and relaxed as she slept. Her lips were slightly parted as she breathed. Lana's eyes looked down; first to the Omega's neck. The mark didn't look like it had before. It was still red, yes, but looked like it'd calmed down. The infection appeared all but gone and just looked like a sunburn now. Lana hoped it meant there was still a chance. Her brown eyes trailed down to Charlotte's chest and shoulders. The girl had gone to sleep in a tank top and sweats, giving Lana more than enough to look at. Her creme white skin looked delicate and soft. The Alpha in Lana would give anything to mark and ruin the skin to show who Charlotte's Alpha was. Her instincts begged for the briefest of touches. But she didn't. Instead, she continued down and her eyes settled, stunned, on the girl's stomach.

Charlotte was small, smaller than even most Omegas. Lana had probably been her size for maybe a week in middle school. Maybe. Charlotte's ribs rose and fell with her breathing and Lana could see them poking slightly out; the protective side of her wasn't happy. Her Omega shouldn't be this small and thin, especially not when she was entering her fourth month of pregnancy. With that thought, Lana looked at the small bump nestled between Charlotte's hipbones. When she was standing, Charlotte didn't look pregnant. Sure it was early, sorta, but she should be showing more soon. Lana felt her eyes sting and water as she stared at the small bump. There was the beginning of something she never thought she'd want or have. Safely tucked away within her Omega, was her child. Someone she never thought she'd ever say was a possibility or to call hers. Well, one of two someones. Lana's eyes flickered briefly up to the sleeping Omega's content face.

Charlotte was the first someone.

Her eyes went back to the little bump and she couldn't help as her shaking hand rested there. She could feel the warmth of Charlotte's skin through the shirt. It sent a wave of calm through her. I'll keep you safe. Both of you, she couldn't help but think.

Swallowing back tears, she let her hand rest fully on Charlotte's stomach. Her thumb slowly caressing the bump. It felt solid under her hand and Lana longed to touch without the shirt in the way. Charlotte might freak out though. Biting the inside on her cheek, she slowly pulled her hand away only to slide it under the shirt. She watched the girl's face for any signs she'd be woken. Nothing. Lana sighed in relief as she settled her hand against pale skin. Charlotte was warmer than she thought; the Omega radiated heat. Lana let her fingers move to brush skin, keeping them feather light touches. She really didn't want to wake Charlotte. It was well past midnight and didn't want the girl mad at her anymore.

Lana moved hesitantly closer. She pulled herself up and scooted closer to Charlotte. It was an instinctual need to just be close. She promised she wouldn't do anything and she wasn't going to. She just needed to be close to Charlotte and the pup in her. Lana relaxed into the bed on her side, she was closer than she intended to be. Her face was level with Charlotte's side and her hand still resting on her stomach. Her body was only an inch or two from the other's. Sleep now seemed to come to her mind as she let herself calm. This was enough. Though her Alpha side wanted more, to wrap the Omega in her arms and shield her from every and anything, this would be enough. Lana closed her eyes and pressed her forehead lightly against Charlotte's side. Her hand stayed where it was as her breathing evened out and she let herself finally fall asleep.

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It's too warm.

She stirred slightly and felt heat radiating on her right side. Slowly, she became aware where she was. Charlotte agreed to sleep in Lana's bed tonight. No funny business, just being near each other. Her eyes opened and she stared at the ceiling as she realized why she was so warm. Lana. Lana was sleeping right up against her. She looked down at the Alpha and felt two things: the first, the need to move away quickly and the other was something soft and warm in her chest. Lana was flush against her side with an expression that made Charlotte's heart flutter. She looked so tired earlier. Dark marks had set themselves under the Alpha's light brown eyes, it made her look older. Now, she looked just as young as Charlotte. There was no tension around her eyes and the ever present frown was gone. There weren't even frown lines in its wake.

Charlotte felt slight movement over her stomach and eyes immediately went there. She swallowed hard. Lana's hand was touching her bare skin as she slept and not just her skin. Her stomach, right where she knew was changing because of the fetus. It felt wrong to call it so but calling it a baby or pup, calling it hers, felt almost as off. Something stirred in her as she watched Lana's hand move with her breathing. The doubts wouldn't stop. Ever. She was sure of that. But with Lana so close to her, nearly holding her, they weren't as strong. Maybe she could do this. Maybe this would work out, somehow, and things would be fine. Maybe Lana and she could get alone and like each other. Maybe love each other. The thought alone made her sigh heavily and shake her head.

Maybe. Maybe. Maybe.

She settled back to sleep but not before changing positions. She wrapped her right arm gently around Lana's shoulders and closed what little space was between them. Lana's hand moved from where it was on her stomach to wrap around her hips. Whether Lana had woken up or not, Charlotte didn't mind as the Alpha pressed closer. There was no space left between them. For once, Charlotte was able to fall asleep without feeling so alone.