Our Future

chapter 9

-7 months later-
Elena's POV
Today was the last day of school. Thankfully it went by pretty fast. The last couple months hadn't been too easy. By my sixteenth or seventeenth week I was showing quite a bit considering I had a small frame to begin with, and with the spring and summer being pretty warm it was harder to hide my baby bump under baggier clothes. Now I was about eight and a half months and I couldn't be happier. I was brought out of my thoughts as Stefan opened the door and held it open for me. He placed our bags in the closet and sat on the couch with me. I turned on the tv and Stefan wrapped me in his embrace, placing one hand on my stomach and making small circles on it.

Stefan:"So, I was thinking we could we could go buy some necessities for this little one."

I giggled and turn upwards to face him.

Elena:"That sounds great, but since we decided we didn't want to know the baby's gender how are we going to pick everything?"

Stefan:"We'll get everything in white or light grey."

I laughed, and he gave me a gentle kiss. For the rest of the afternoon we watched some tv. By the time evening hit we had ordered some food from the grill. After dinner I fell asleep in Stefan's arms.

-Midnight-
    I woke up to find that Stefan had moved me to the bed and replaced my clothes with a comfortable long sleeve shirt and a pair of sweats. I started feeling a strange discomfort, so I decided to go make some tea to help it settle. I quietly lifted myself from Stefan's arms and out of bed. Once I got the water on the stove I turned to the counter behind me to grab the tea but felt a very slight wet feeling in between my legs. The baby has been loving to move onto my bladder lately, but I didn't feel the need to go to the restroom. Every once in a while my discomfort returned. I heard the  pot whistling and quickly took it off the stove before it woke up Stefan. I grabbed my mug and began to pour the water into it, until I felt a sharp pain. The pot fell from my hands, and the hot water spilt all over the floor. This, of course, caused Stefan to wake up and vamp speed to my side in an instant. He quickly lifted me into the living room and helped me onto the couch. I couldn't move, all I could feel was pain. I knew I had to go to the hospital. This couldn't be good. Stefan placed his hand on my back and made small circles in attempt to help comfort me, but his motions quickly stopped.

Stefan:"Elena. Hey, what's wrong? What hurts?"

I opened my mouth to speak, but I was stopped by another quick and sharp pain. All I could do was give out a loud but slightly muffled yell.

Stefan:"We're going to the hospital."

A part of me knew I should go, but the other part of me didn't want to worry everyone.

Elena:"I don't want to worry everyone."

Stefan:"I need to make sure you and our baby are safe. So right now we are going to the hospital if it's nothing we won't tell everyone, but this doesn't seem like nothing, so I'm taking you to the hospital."

I felt another sharp pain. This one was stronger than the last. I was in too much pain to say anything else, besides everything he said made sense. I nodded frantically, ready to get to the hospital. Stefan quickly grabbed the keys and his phone before placing some comfortable shoes on my feet and helping me out of the apartment. As Stefan began driving and my pain got worse. It came in faster and in longer periods of time. Stefan constantly kept looking over at me in a worried fashion and placed his hand on my stomach to help me calm down. I felt comforted by his touch, but the pain was not over looked. Once we got to the hospital Stefan carefully rushed me in. Luckily, as soon as we walked in there was a doctor looking through some files at the nurses station. As soon as she heard my pain filled cries she quickly walked over to me.

Dr. Fell:"I'm doctor fell what seems to be the problem?"

Elena:"I uh keep getting a really sharp pain in my stomach."

I had a heavy breath, and I was gripping onto Stefan's jacket for support.

Dr. Fell:"Alright well let's get you admitted and into an..."

She was about to continue but was cut off with the muffled shout of pain, and I could feel something wet roll down the side of my leg. It took me by surprise and for a moment I went numb.

Elena:"I think my water just broke."

Dr. Fell:"Okay, can I get a wheel chair over here!"

She called over a nurse. I was quickly put into a wheel chair and brought into a private room. After getting into a gown and laying in the hospital bed, Dr. Fell did a quick ultrasound and check up. I held onto Stefan's hand, afraid of what she was going to tell us.

Dr. Fell:"So, the baby is perfectly healthy, but I hope your ready to meet him or her."

I was shocked at her words. A mix of emotions controlled my every thought. I was happy, excited, over joyed, but most of all scared. I was only eight and a half months pregnant. The baby was still too little. My due date was two and a half weeks away. I turned my head to Stefan.

Elena:"No. I'm not full term yet. The baby.... Stefan.."

He lowered his body and head slightly to be aligned with my own glance. His hand traveled through my hair and caressed it softly. I cried and looked into his eyes.

Stefan:"It's okay, it's okay. I know your scared I am too, but it's time. The baby will be fine I promise."

Elena:"Okay."

Stefan:"Okay I'm going to go call everyone, and let them know we're here."

I nodded. He placed a loving and gentle kiss on my lips before stepping out of the room to call everyone. This was it soon I would meet my son or daughter. Soon that I would become a mother and Stefan a father.

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    I hope you guys liked it.Exciting stuff coming up!! Maybe even a small time jump again, but I promise not to make it too cheesy(lol). Anyway let me know if you guys have anything you guys want me to add and I'll try my best to fit it in. Hope you guys enjoyed.
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