Never Be Afraid Again (sequel to We'll Carry On)

The world is ugly, but you're beautiful to me

Gerard's Point of View;

Stormy and I had been gone for at least three days. Each day was more amazing than the next. Yesterday, we spent all day cuddled on the black cotton couch watching movies and just breathing in each other's presence.

Storm was cuddled up on my back, while I faced the opposite direction of her, which was odd because she was spooning me, and I was the little spoon. I giggled at my thought and gently discarded the duvet around me, being careful not to hit my sleeping wife. I sat on the edge of the bed, me feet on the cold hardwood floor, and checked the alarm clock next to our black bed. 10:47 A.M. The sun was at its peak in the crystal blue Jamaican sky outside.

I turned and looked over at my sleeping wife, and smiled. I put my hands on her stomach as I lay next to her again, with my face next to her belly, which held my baby.

"Hi, in there. I know you don't know me, but I'm your daddy, Gerard, but you can call me daddy." I giggled at myself. I had read online somewhere that talking to your baby while it's in the womb can help stimulate its tiny brain and recognize you.

"I am so excited to meet you little Way." I whispered into Stormy's stomach, kissing it gently.

"I know that I won't always be there physically, but I promise, I will be there as much as I can possibly manage. If that means quitting my band and devoting all my time and attention to you and your mommy, then I will and I will be happy." I sighed and felt a smile spread across my face. As soon as I let those words slip from my tongue, I knew it was true. I would give up my dreams for them, because, they are my dream. I could always get back on stage after a couple of years away, but I could never get back the times I would miss with my child.

"I swear to you, little baby, that no one will ever love you as much as your mommy and I will. I will always back you up, and buy you rad clothes, and accept you regardless of what you decide you want to be. You will be the happiest kid out there. I hope you are just like your mommy. I know you will be. You'll be smart, and creative, and musical. Just like her. The world is ugly, but you're beautiful to me, little baby. Always remember that no matter who you become, or what you do. I will always love you more than the stars love the moon." I kissed her stomach one last time and sat up. Stormy had a little smile spread on her lips. I kissed them gently, and stole the ring from her finger.

Stormy's point of view.

Waking up next to Gerard is the most amazing feeling, and getting kissed by him the moment I open my eyes makes my heart flutter like a caged butterfly, or it would if he were next to me this morning. I sat up and stretched in a feline-like motion and searched for my now missing husband. I swear he was next to me when I had fallen asleep last night. He must have gone to get us more food. Between my pregnancy cravings and Gerard's massive appetite- which is odd because he hardly gains any weight- the food disappears fast.

I got up and undressed quickly, heading to the bathroom to take a shower. My joints ached and I felt very irritable. I was four and a half months pregnant and I finally had a baby bump. I stepped into the clear glass shower and let the steamy water wash over my body. I glanced at the clock in mine and Gerard's room and saw the clock read 1:33 P.M.

Damn I slept really late.

After my shower, I pulled on my bikini and threw on some black shorts and a red tank-top over it. I walked into the living room area and turned the television on. I felt a sharp pain shoot through my stomach and clutched my sides, as if trying to hold my baby in; or protect it. After a couple of seconds of piercing pain, it abruptly stopped, just as it had started.

"Storm, baby, I'm home." Gerard yelled from the red doorway.

"In the living room!" I shouted, waving my hand from the couch.

"Would you like to accompany me to the beach, Mrs. Way?"

"Why, I would love to, Mr. Way." I took Gee's hand and he held it firmly as we walked to the beach.

The white sand squished between my bare toes, tickling my feet as we walked hand in hand. It was already 5 in the afternoon. The waves crashed against the shore, kissing it as it washed away, back to sea. It was gorgeous, but not as gorgeous as Gerard. He had his shit off, and wore a pair of black swim shorts, while I was now in my black bikini top and black shorts.

We walked towards the crystal water and stopped right at the edge of the shore where the waves met the sand and crashed around our legs. I smiled up at him to see him already smiling lovingly down at me.

"What?" I laughed gently leaning into him as he wrapped his arm around me.

"I'm just so lucky." I was the lucky one.

"I have something for you and something for the baby." He beamed

"Oh! What is it?" I was jumping excitedly like a child. I felt so bad for our kid; she was going to be so messed up. Given it's actually a girl, either way though.

Gerard pulled out something small from his pocket and placed it firmly in my hand. I looked down to see my wedding ring. Huh, I had wondered where that went to. As I looked at it, I noticed something engraved on the inside.

My soul mate, you're perfect.

I felt tears pool in my eyes and I smiled up at my now glowing husband. I leaned up on my tip toes and wrapped my arms around his waist, kissing him as her cupped my face. The kiss was explosive, and I felt my heart skip a beat as he pulled my closer, moving his hands to my hips. I pulled back and kissed him tenderly once more and leaned my head on his shoulder.

"I have something else too." I felt his breath tickle my head.

I looked up and he held a tiny jewelry box in his shaking hands. As I went to grab the box, I felt another shooting pain in my stomach, this time much worse than the last. My breath became shorter and I clutched onto Gerard, falling into the sand.

"Gerard! The baby!" I gasped.

Then, I blacked out.

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