Beside You [ZaynxLuke mpreg] *edited*

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All to soon, I was on a plane to Vegas. I knew this day was coming, I just thought I had a little more time. I looked to seat beside me, and saw Peighton coloring with Michael. I'm glad she's getting along with him. I'm not sure how's she's doing with the others but I know she's been staying away from Luke. I haven't had a proper conversation with him since I dropped the bomb. I don't know if he wants to be in her life, or if he's just going to make this heartache worse. I sighed and closed my eyes. I don't know why I agreed to this when I knew I would be flying. I've never liked flying, and I probably never will. I tired to focus on something that didn't make me freak out, like how well behaved Peighton is being. I looked back over to her, and I saw that she fell asleep on Michael. I smiled at the little girl and pulled out my phone so I could take a picture.

"You know, she looks a lot like Luke." A voice pulled me out of my thoughts. Michael. I sighed and nodded, not knowing how I would get out of this one.

"I know. Luke and I used to know each other, but that was a couple years ago. I doubt he remembers that summer. I want to forget it, but I can't. I have Peighton as a reminder of what happened," I said, gently running my hand over her hair.

"She's Luke's daughter?" He asked. I could tell he was curious, and I felt like I needed someone else to know just incase something happened to me and Luke.

"Yeah. We were together that summer. It was the first time I was really myself. I want to go back in time, but I know that there was a reason he wanted me to move on. I just don't know if he's ready to step up, and be a father. But at the same time, I'm ready for him to. I've been on my own for three years. I need his help," I explained.

"You need him, but you're not sure if you can trust him? That's what I'm taking away from what you said." I nodded, and he kept talking. "I don't know if this will change anything but he's been waiting to see you. When I met him in school, he wasn't the same happy Luke I saw the year before. He looked more distant. One of the very first songs he wrote with Calum was about you, and he helped influence one that Ashton and Calum wrote. We took his story and wrote them into songs on our album."

"Which songs?" I asked suddenly curious.

"Everything I Didn't Say and Beside You. I promise you, he still loves you. Even if he won't say it, I know he still cares. He just needs to stop sulking and win his man back. And by the way, I honestly don't care that you're gay. Just don't break Luke's heart and we won't have a problem." I chuckled at that and nodded my head. I heard the seat belt light turn on, and made sure my daughter was still buckled in. I leaned back in my chair as I felt the plane slowly start tilting down.

We thankfully landed about five minutes later, and it grabbed Peighton's hand, pulling her off the plane. I walked over to the baggage claim, and grabbed the two bags I had packed. We finally all had our bags, and we were headed to the car that would take us to the hotel we were staying in for the weekend. There was a small problem when we got to the car, there wasn't a car seat for Peighton. So when we all piled into the van, she sat on Ashton's lap, while I sat in the front. The 20 minutes ride to the hotel was probably the scariest moment of my life. I kept looking back to make sure my precious girl was alright, and Ashton kept laughing at me every single time.

"Chill out, mate. She's fine. Plus, she's out like a light. I doubt she knows whose holding her right now," He said. I sighed and nodded, but caught the jealous and sad look on Luke's face.

"I know, but this has never happened before. I've always had my mom come bring me an extra booster seat from when my younger sister was her age," I said, I was still nervous but seeing her asleep made me feel better. We soon reached the hotel, and I was no doubt the first person out of the car. I grabbed Peighton from Ashton, and she cuddled into my neck. I felt someone wrap her arms around my neck, and I turned to see Luke. He gave me a small smile, and grabbed my bags along with his.

"I asked if we could share a room. I hope you don't mind. I just wanted to be able to talk to you about her and our future," He said. I could tell he was nervous because he started playing with his lip ring. I thought back to all those nights we spent together, and how he just threw them away. I sighed, shaking those thoughts out of my head.

"Fine. But what we talk about doesn't go to one of your friends. I get that you trust them, but I haven't even had a full conversation with them. Let's just go. I need to get her into a bed." I walked away, and towards the elevator, hoping Luke would get our room key. He arrived a few moments later, and pressed the button. We arrived to our room not even five minutes later. Thankfully there were two beds. I laid Peighton down on one, and Luke set our bags at the end of it. He then grabbed my wrist, and he dragged me to where the couch was.

"Look, Zayn, I'm sorry for the way I pushed you away. I felt like you were gonna move on anyways and forget about me. I know you tried to call like eight weeks after you left, but I didn't have the courage to pick up the phone. So I got a new number. I thought that the more I ignored you, the less it would hurt. It hurt even more. I'm just so sorry you had to go through this alone. I regret ever telling you to forget about me," He said, tears falling from his eyes. I wrapped him in a hug knowing he needed the comfort.

"That still doesn't make it hurt less. I thought you actually forgot about me. I tried calling you everyday when I found out I was pregnant. I had people there for me, I just needed you. You're the only person I wanted. I could never move on. I promise, but you're still gonna have to fight for my trust. I still love you, but you need to prove that you still love me. I can't go through that again, especially now that I have Peighton," I said, pulling back and walking back to the bags at the end of my bed. I grabbed my pajamas out of them, and walked into the bathroom. I closed the door, and looked my reflection. I got changed quickly so I could just go to bed. I made my way out of the bathroom, and I pulled Peighton into my body. She wrapped her little arms around me, and I slowly started to drift off to sleep.

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