Hardwork (Rove Oneshot)

Dove and Ryan both plopped down on the bed, exhausted. Dove was on the verge of tears, she was so tired and frustrated.

The kids wouldn't fall asleep and all day had been fussy. I guess that's what they get for having 3 under 7. She was frustrated at Cole, the oldest, at 6 for causing trouble and breaking a vase. Frustrated at Maddie, who's 4, for crying when she didn't get what she wants. Frustrated at Bella, who's 2, for crying all day because she's teething. Frustrated with Ryan for no reason at all, but she was mad because she felt like he didn't help enough.

Her eyes filled with tears as she rolls over onto her side away from Ryan. She puts her hand on her swelling belly. How will they handle another? Ryan knew she was upset. He thinks she's crying but he's just too exhausted to move.

He had to work and then when he got home the kids weren't listening and wouldn't go to sleep.

He rolls over tiredly and rests his hand on his beautiful wife's stomach. He hears her breathing hitch and she feels butterflies in her stomach at his touch.

She didn't want him to touch her though. She knew that then she'd seem like everything was ok because she'd curl up into his arms and sleep, but that's what she wanted. She wanted him to hold her, but she was mad.

"Don't touch me." She snapped out of nowhere, shocking him.

His eyes went wide and he pulled his hand away sadly. She then burst into tears. He knew that she didn't mean to snap at him and felt bad. It was a cycle with her. He gently rolls her back so that she's on her back.

"Come here Chloe." He whispers and wraps his arms around her.

"Ryan I can't." She cries and tries to push him away but he doesn't let her.

She gives in and curls up into him, crying into his chest.

"Shh." He whispers and rubs her back.

She calms down eventually and keeps her head buried in his chest.

"I know today was hard." He sighs. She pulls back and they lock eyes.

"You weren't even there Ryan." She breaks the eye contact. "I had to deal with that all day. Alone. I needed you." She says frustrated with him and another round of tears fell.

He sighed and felt his heart go heavy. He always thinks about quitting his job, but they need the money.

"We need the money Chloe or I would quit." He whispers and she sighs.

"I know. I'm sorry. I don't know what's wrong with me." She says and snuggles back into his chest.

He wraps his arms around her and says "Tomorrow I won't be working and maybe your mom or sister could watch the kids. I think we need some us time"

She couldn't help but smile a little.

"Ok." She whispers and yawns.

"Before you fall asleep do you want to shower with me?" Ryan asks hoping not to be rejected but would understand if she was too tired. He saw her face light up a little at that idea and she sits up quick.

"Yeah. Let's go!" She says excitingly. Ryan laughs and takes off his shirt as they walk into their bathroom.