Michaels POV
It had been about an hour or so after Emily was born. Y/n was sleeping in the hospital bed in our own private room, away from prying eyes. Emily was in the small incubator bed thing... Not sure what it is... But the doctors said that because she's so small and not 100% developed yet that she has to stay there for a little bit. They said they wanted to run a few test on her to make sure everything is alright. They told me that the reason she wasn't breathing when she was born was because she had some fluid in her lungs, and that we shouldn't worry. But I was still worried. My little girl looks so fragile and vulnerable laying there, I just want to do everything humanly possible to protect her. I never thought being a father would change me this quick but with Emily being here it makes me put everything into perspective.
Oh god I forgot about the boys... I guess I should go tell them. As I was leaving the hospital room I made sure that my two girls were still sleeping, my whole world revolves around them.
Walking down the hall to the waiting room I could already see Ashton. He was sprawled out over a section of chairs with his left leg hanging off the edge and his right arm tucked under his head with his eyes closed. Luke and Calum were sitting next to each other on the section of chairs across from Ashton. Luke's head was resting on Calum's shoulder and you could hear faint snores coming from him and see a little trail of drool dribbling from his mouth onto Calum's shirt. Calum was lazily scrolling trough his phone and he looked like he was about to pass out. That was until he saw me. He Immediately sat up straight causing Luke's head to fall onto Cal's lap as he let out a girly squeal, this startling Ashton resulting in him falling on the floor. They all quickly got up and stood in font of me. "Mike. Hey. How is everything. How'd it go?" Luke rushed out, whipping the drool from his face. I don't know why or what came over me but I just broke down. Maybe it was just the stress about everything that just happened, mixed with exhaustion and worry... I just needed to let it all out. Calum pulled me into a hug and let me cry on him. "Michael tell us what happened. Is y/n okay? Is the baby okay? Michael please tell us" Ashton questioned with fear laced in his voice. "Th... They're .. Okay. Y/n ... An... And they baby .. Are sl.. Sleeping" I said while trying to control my breathing. "Then what's wrong? Why are you so upset?" Calum asked " I don't know. I.. I just guess it all got on top of me. Sorry" i give them a sad smile. " hey mike don't worry about it. You know we're always here for you" Luke said as he pulled me in for a hug. After a few seconds I pulled back and looked at them all "do you want to come meet her?" They all nodded quickly. "But you have to be quiet. I don't want to wake y/n up. She needs to rest" they all said okay and we headed down the hall to the hospital room. As we entered the room I heard faint noises. I looked over and saw Emily beginning to fuss in her small hospital cot. Within a flash I was beside her gently lifting her and cradling her close to my chest. Making sure she was safe and nothing can hurt her. As I began rocking her back and forth, Ashton, Luke and Calum came closer to us. "Guys this is Emily. Emily Marie Clifford." Ash was the first to say something "dude she's so small. I can't believe how tiny she looks" "I can't believe out of all of us Michael is the first to be a dad. I always thought it would be you Ash" Calum retorted. We all chuckled silently making sure not to wake y/n up. "Oh yeah, I forgot here's the baby bag and stuff" Calum said while taking the bag from his shoulder and placing it on the chair beside Emily's cot. I didn't even notice he had that. I replied with a quick thank you and went back to cooing at Emily. "Can I hold her?" Luke asked. I looked up at him hesitantly. To be honest the only people I want holding Emily are me and y/n. I don't really want the doctors to hold her but y/n convinced me it was okay. "I'm not to sure Luke. I mean she's really small and you're really clumsy." "Michael! He's not going to drop her" I looked up to see y/n sitting up with her arms folded. I knew there was no point arguing with her. She'd always win those. I cautiously made my way to Luke and placed her in his arms. I didn't think it was possible but she looked even smaller next to him.
About an hour later after they all got to hold her, I sent them home to rest. Now it was just y/n, Emily and I. Y/n was feeding Emily while I say next to them on the bed with my arm around her. I placed soft kisses on the top of y/n's head and on her temple. "I'm so proud of you baby. I'm so proud of us." I whispered in he ear. She smiled up at me and we both leaned in. I kissed her lips. No matter how many times I kissed her I could never get enough of her lips. They were so soft and inviting. I licked her bottom lips trying to deepen the kiss but she pulled away. I groaned. "Not now Michael, I have to feed her and not to mention I stink. I need a shower" she sighed. "I could help you out with that shower thing" I wiggled my eyebrows at. "I actually might take you up on that offer seeing as I still kind of hurt. But no funny business Clifford." She pointed her finger at me. I put my hands up in defence. We both laughed and I gave her one last kiss before she went back to feeding Emily. As I sat there looking at my small but perfect family it dawned on me that I'd be leaving for tour in 4 months and I'd be gone for about 5 months. My heart hurt at the thought of this. How was I suppose to leave them here. I couldn't do that ... But I also couldn't take them with me, not with Emily being so young. I know my parents would help y/n out when I'm not here but I didn't want to leave them. I know I have to though this is my job. This band is my dream and y/n would kill me if she knew I was even debating not going on tour. my band mates are my brothers there's no doubt about that, I would always put them before myself but now with having Emily I don't care if I was on the other side of the world, if she needs me I'd dropped everything I was doing and fly home that very minute. This little girl means more to me than life it's self, my daughter will always be my first priority. As will y/n. As Emily begins to fall asleep I pull out my phone and snap a quick picture. I guess it's time to let the fans know. I tweet the picture saying 'guys meet my daughter Emily Clifford' i look up at my family and smile to myself. Things could not be more prefect.
