Secrets. (Asa Butterfield Sequel to 'Changes')

7

We walked out of the bathroom and down the stairs, where Aramis and Danielle were making waffles. They were messing around with the flour, Aramis dug his hand into the bag and slapped Danielle's ass, leaving a big floury hand-print.

"Babe! It's Asa's kitchen, we should really clean this up!" She exclaimed, looking around at all the mess.

"He'll understand!" Aramis chuckled. Asa smiled at me and walked in.

"Understand what? Oh right, it's fine, as long as you do clean up! But before you start, me and Gemma have something to tell you."

Danielle beamed at me. I nodded.

"Yes, we do... I might be pregnant and--" before I could finish my speech, Danielle and Aramis had their arms wrapped around me.

"I'm so happy for you guys!" Aramis yelled, giving Asa a man-hug.

"Me too!" Danielle agreed.

"But, as I said, don't get your hopes up, because I might not be."

"Well, we'll find out tomorrow!" Asa smiled, rubbing my stomach.

"You're going to feel really stupid if there's nothing in there, Ace." I giggled.

"No I won't. I think you're pregnant Gem."

"Okay doctor Butterfield." I smiled fondly at him.

-The Next Day-

We got up really early to go to the pharmacy. Today was the day! I'd find out if I was really pregnant! Of course I had to go to the doctors too, just to be sure, but the pregnancy test would give us a little hope.

"Are you ready babe?" Asa asked, putting his shoes on. I nodded, also putting my pumps on.

"Okay, let's go." We entwined our hands and walked to Asa's car.

"I'm actually really excited!" I said, clapping my hands.

"Me too, love." Asa did his seatbelt, and started the car.

We rode in peaceful silence. I had my head against the window, staring out at the beautiful scenery. Then I suddenly remembered, my period was due today. Maybe we should wait a while longer for the pregnancy test, we'll see if it came first.

"Asa, I just remembered something. I'm due my period today. Maybe we should hold the pregnancy test off for another couple of days, just to see."

"We'll just buy a couple now so we don't have to go back into town tomorrow."

"Okay, good idea."

He reached over and took my hand. I smiled. The best thing was knowing that if I was pregnant, Asa would always be here for me. He'd make a brilliant daddy, I knew he would. I didn't want to get him really excited though, because what if I wasn't actually? He'd be so disappointed.

"Hey Ace, even if I'm not pregnant you'll not be upset or disappointed?" I asked, rubbing my thumb across his fingers.

"Well, of course I'm going to be upset but maybe we can try for one if you're not?"

Maybe not! I thought inside my head: don't get me wrong, I wanted Asa to be happy, but I was scared. Scared of the hate, scared of giving birth, everything.

"Don't tell the fans until we're totally sure, okay?" I asked nervously, nibbling a loose piece of skin on my lip.

"Of course not! It's not really their business anyway."

"But it also kind of is, because it's your first ever child."

"Yeah, we'll just see."

"Fine." I leaned my head back against the window and smiled at the thought of a baby to call my own. Our own. Okay, I was really bipolar.