forever | e.d

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I let out an annoyed groan, staring up at the ceiling while Ethan paced around the room.
" I don't know what to do, people are going to be looking for hints now " Ethan sighed, sitting down beside me on the bed.
I could see just how scared he was, by the way he sat, how he spoke, and the look in his eyes. That alone made me upset, seeing him be worried about what the world thinks of us.
" Ethan, you shouldn't have to worry about this. We shouldn't have to worry about this " I told him, his face buried in his hands.
I sat up straight, placing my hand on his leg, and the other on his back, rubbing it gently.
" don't let anyone ruin this again, Ethan. That's why we went six months apart in the first place... " I began, letting out a breath before continuing on " you shouldn't have to worry about being caught, or pleasing anyone other than yourself. We're happy with this, that's all that matters, yeah? "
He looked up at me, nodding his head. I could tell that he'd calmed down, as he pulled me into his arms, resting his chin in the crook of my neck.
" I'm sorry... I just don't want it to get out for a while. I almost forgot that there were people to tell, as bad as that sounds " He explained, my arms draped over his shoulders.
" no... trust me, I get it "

It had been a few days since the photos of Ethan and I leaving the hospital were posted, and we'd been stressing out about it ever since. He'd been grumpy, I'd been grumpy, so things had been quite difficult.
Ethan managed to get the post deleted, but that won't take away the thousands of screenshots, and the thousands of people that saw it. It just goes to show how quickly people latch onto things, and how quick they are to assume. Who knew, I could've just been ill, or could've had a bug. But the worst part of it all, was that their guesses were completely right.

Before I could even turn on Ethan's tv or ask him what we should watch, he had moved in front of me, repositioning himself on the comfy bed. He reached out, his hands delicately touching my stomach, which was fully exposed in my sports bra. I was nearly three months now, and the bump was visible from the side.
It was growing pretty quickly, and the thought of being able to find out the gender within a month and a half or so came to mind, making a smile grow on my face.
Ethan was gentle with what he was doing, gently rubbing my belly, leaning close and kissing it softly. I'd never seen him be so cute, and it was heart warming. I was so in love with him, it was unreal.
" dad loves you, a lot " He said, a grin forming on my face as I ran a hand through his hair, watching him be so adorable.
" and mom, she loves you so much too. Even though you make her throw up all of the time " Ethan said, his voice barely above a whisper, and a giggle escaping my lips as he gave my belly yet another kiss.
Just as he was about to pull away, I felt a kick, my eyes going wide and my jaw dropping as Ethan immediately looked down at his hand.
" do that again, bup " He instructed, the name bup leaving his mouth so naturally that it made me crack a smile.
Within a few seconds, there was another kick felt, Ethan's rosy cheeks perking up as he gave me a toothy grin.
The boy let out a stunned breath, his face still close to my belly as his hand caressed it, tracing small patterns against my skin whilst whispering the loving words.
" I can't wait to see you, baby "