A blessing in disguise

Fourteen

I wiggled out of Zach's arms and rested myself on my elbow this way I could look Zach in the eyes.

"What did you just say?" I said a little bit louder than a whisper.

"I said that you're the only girl that I've ever loved."

"You.. You love me?" I asked trying not to sound to excited. Even though in reality I was so excited and my stomach was filled with butterflies.

"Yes" He sighed as if he had been holding that in all day.

I leaned over and kissed Zach. It was a real kiss, like one you would see in a romance movie. Not like the first kiss we had were he was drunk and trying to shove his tongue down my throat. His lips were so soft. The kiss lasted for a few minutes and surprisingly it was normal, there was no pressure to turn it into a full on make out session. Maybe a missed judged Zach. I don't like him drunk, but sober he is one of the nicest guys I've ever met.

I smiled on his lips and he pulled away. He tucked a piece of hair behind my ear and held his arms out again for me. I accepted his offer and moved closer to him. I buried my face in his chest, I could feel him breath, I could hear his hear beat, and every time I would inhale I would be overwhelmed by his good smelling scent.

"Hey Zach" I whispered.

"Yes?" He said not breaking our position to look at me.

"I love you too"

I could tell he was smiling. He pulled me closer and we fell asleep in each others arms just like that.

The next morning I woke up to the sound of my phone ringing. It was the hospital. I shot up almost forgetting that Zach was right next to me.

"Hello?"

"Hello, is this Mrs.Porter?"

"N.. Yes." I almost forgot that Zach checked John in last night. I guess the hospital assumed we were married. Even though this is no time for romantic tought. I couldn't help but smile at the idea of being married to Zach.

"John is all ready to leave. You guys are free to come and see him."

"Great, thanks we'll be there soon. "

I hoped out of bed and went over to my dresser to get a change of close. I jumped a little when I felt hands on my hips.

"Good morning beautiful." Zach whispered into my neck.

"The hospital called, they want us to come and pick up John." I was intentionally killing the mood before things got really heated. I obviously have no will power and if were up to Zach we would have 5 kids by now.

He sighed and walked over to his room to get a change of clothes.

Zach and I drove to the hospital. We didn't talk about what happened last night, with the whole I love you thing. But when we arrived at the hospital we walked in holding hands. It felt so nice to hold his hand and to have him hold mine back. Like we were a real couple. Just the thought brought a smile to my face. Zach must of noticed because he squeezed my hand and winked at me.

We walked up to the front counter to check in.

"Ah, Mr. and Mrs.Porter we've been expecting you. John is in room 203." She smiled and handed us our visitors passes.

I started walking towards the elevator when Zach wrapped his arms around my waist.

"Mrs.Porter huh?" He whispered in my ear.

Seconds later he added

"We'll see" in a low seductive voice.

We walked into room 203 to see the nurse sitting next to John filling out paper work.

"Hello there. Please sit down we have much to go over."

There was only one seat in the room so I was forced to sit in Zach's lap. He happily wrapped his arms around me while the nurse spoke.

"John is doing better. He has a disease that causes him to get very ill from time to time and If it goes untreated there will be serious consequences. The disease is fairly new therefore we don't know much about it. Keep a close eye on him and take him in for frequent check ups."

John was released and we were soon back at my house. I put John in his crib and tucked him in. I grabbed a baby monitor and quickly moved into the hallway. Zach was waiting for me across the hall. He took my hand and we walked into my backyard. We sat on a bench for awhile before Zach broke the silence.

"Grace I have something to tell you" He said as her intertwined our fingers.

"Yes?" I said hoping it was good news.

"The boys called and I have to go back to San Diego tour starts soon."

The thought of Zach leaving John and I devastated me.