forever | e.d

7

The second my eyes trailed up from the suitcase in my hands and landed on the exit doors, I spotted the boy I love. He was stood with a bouquet of flowers and a balloon, as well as the largest grin plastered across his face.
I couldn't help the smile that grew, my legs naturally picking up their pace as I ran into his arms, my bags dropping to the floor as I jumped, my legs wrapping around his waist.
I wrapped my arms around him tightly, his familiar and comforting scent that had been too distant for far too long engulfing me as I did so, making me want to stay here with him forever.
I could feel his rapid heartbeat in his chest as I held him close, my breathing rugged as I processed what was actually happening, who I was actually here with again. It felt like it had been years, when really it'd been just over a month. I didn't know it was possible to miss someone that much, but then again, I didn't know it was possible to love someone like I love Ethan.

My smile quickly dropped when I remembered the reason I was here, and what I had to tell him. My legs immediately unwrapped from his waist as I let go, landing on the floor gently before looking up into his hazel eyes. His grin was a beautiful one, his cheeks tinted with a light shade of pink as he ran a hand through his hair.
" I can't believe you're here " Ethan began, placing his hand on my waist, his hand slipping under my hoodie, slightly brushing across the bare skin of my stomach.
I shivered at the feeling, taking his hand in mine to guide it away from my tummy. He noticed, furrowing his eyebrows as I now just held it in my own.
" neither can I, you don't know how much I missed you " I smiled, my hand reaching to his cheek as I stood on my tiptoes.
Ethan was quick to lean down, planting the most delicate and soft kiss to my lips, nothing excessive in public, but a cute and sweet moment shared between the two of us. The tingly feeling on my lips remained when he pulled away, and the butterflies inside of me returned.
" come on, I can't wait for you to meet my family " Ethan grinned, taking my hand before pulling me out of the airport, carrying my bags for me.
My heart instantly skipped a beat, half of me wanting to meet his family, and feeling excited for the moment. However, the other half of me was wishing that I could've done this at a better time. I didn't want to intrude, especially when I'm baring news like this.
" uh, yeah... me too " I tried my best to hide my nervousness, though he noticed, taking my shaky hand and placing a kiss against it.
" they'll love you, I promise. Why wouldn't they? "
If only you knew, Grant.

I didn't even realise we'd reached his car until he opened it up, telling me that this was his precious baby. The bubbly side of me overtook as I questioned why I wasn't his precious baby.
" you see, this car is very important to me- " Ethan began, only to have me cut him off.
" and I'm not? " I giggled, looking over at him with a cheeky smirk, before turning back towards the window.
Ethan laughed, his hand landing on my thigh like it always did when we drove together. It sent goosebumps all over my body, a feeling that made me realise just how much I missed this boy.

The trees and countryside passed by outside as we drove, the fresh air flowing through the open windows. It was sunny here, the air not too humid but at a perfect coolness. It was a lot more refreshing than I thought it would be, and I'd been in the state for not even hour.
But maybe that was just Ethan. Wherever he was, wherever he loved, was home.

The second Ethan's car came to a stop my heart dropped to the floor, beating rapidly all at once. To say I was nervous would be an understatement, I was petrified beyond belief.
I felt Ethan take my shaky hand in his own, squeezing it tightly as he led me up the path of his New Jersey home. I knew that his family were inside, waiting to meet me, and that's part of the reason why I felt as if I could throw up any second. That, and the fact that morning sickness is a pain in the ass.
" I feel so sick, Ethan " I mumbled nervously before he could even open the front door, covering my mouth with my hand.
His eyebrows immediately furrowed, his hand holding my waist once he saw just how drowsy I was. I probably looked as white as a sheet of blank paper, but the thought of how unflattering I looked quickly left my mind.
" they'll love you, don't be scared " He reassured me once more, while I sucked in a breath, bending over so that my hands were on my knees. I did not want anyone to see me like this.
" Ethan, I'm literally about to throw up " I told him once more, holding back the tendency to gag.
He rubbed my back gently, the expression on his face a calm but slightly panic filled one. I didn't want to ruin the experience of meeting his family for the first time for us, but I knew that I was just minutes away from throwing up all over his pretty looking front porch.
" once you meet them, you'll be fine. You have nothing to be afraid of, Hol " Ethan smiled, not aware of the real reason I was feeling like this.
My hands remained on my knees, though my head perked up, looking into the boy I love's eyes in fear.
" no, you don't understand- " I tried to tell him, wanting to at least wait until I was out of his families way to tell him, until he cut me off.
" everything's going to be fine, why're you so scared? "
Before I could even stop myself, or think about what I was saying, I'd stood up straight, throwing my hands up in despair.
" because I'm pregnant, Ethan!! " I announced, my eyes wide once I realised that I'd just told him outside of his house, my words coming out a lot louder than intended.
Ethan's lips parted in shock while his muscles relaxed, not a word leaving his mouth, he was speechless. But so was I, especially when I followed his gaze to the front door, which was now open, his whole family stood, looking just as surprised as their son. Fuck.