tacenda || f.hargreeves (0): A PREQUEL (COMPLETE)

Part 6: The Test

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(A few months later)

Five gently pats Nine's back while holding her hair with his other hand. He cringes as she gags a few more times, and eventually throws up. Five could feel great anxiety filling up his chest, his beard itching in nervousness as well.

It had only been a few days since Nine had started throwing up early in the morning. She would always complain about her headaches, and she would also feel a little bit light headed. And, Five could only prepare himself for the results. It's either Nine is pregnant, or she's just really really sick.

Nine wipes her mouth, sighing. She turns to look at Five, who gives her a worried look. She chuckles, "Why are you looking at me like that?"

"I'm not..." Five responded, his voice hoarse. "Are you... Have you tried a pregnancy test yet?"

Nine's eyes slowly widens, shaking her head. "I couldn't find one. I mean, I tried to ever since the first morning sickness, but..." Her voice trails off, her mind blanking. Five patiently waits for her to continue, but frowns when seeing the melancholy in her eyes.

"But, what? What's wrong?" Five asked, pulling away from her, as if she had offended him. Nine frowns at this, "I've been having strange dreams again, but I'm not sure."

"Well, what is it then?"

"Well, there was water, which always occur every time I dream. Then, there was two floating embryos."

"What..." Five whispered, the side of his lips twitching. "So, that means..."

"We're not sure yet, you know." Nine told him.

"But, your morning sickness, your headaches, your fatigue! Those are the signs of being pregnant! Sweetheart, you're pregnant!" Five exclaims, grinning from ear to ear. He grabs her with his arms, embracing her.

Nine nervously chuckles, "I guess. But, we still need proof. I mean, I still need to get tested."

Five pulls away again, frowning. "Why are you doubting yourself? It's your body, you should know it by now. Aren't you excited?"

"Of course, I am!" Nine responded, "I..."

"Well, I gotta find you a pregnancy test to prove it. You know what, I'll go and find one now. Be right back, sweetheart." Five quickly said before warping away, leaving her all alone. Nine bites her bottom lip, her hand clutching onto her stomach. Something was bubbling inside her, and she mutters a curse word under her breath.

"Ah fuck," She turns to her side and gags.

Nine wipes the sweat that was coming down her forehead. The feeling of dizziness was coming back, and her mouth begins to salivate. She groans, "Shit. Maybe I am pregnant."

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"Well?" Five taps his foot repeatedly, his hands sweating. His back was turned towards Nine, and he plays with his fingers. The nervousness he felt from before was growing larger and larger than he anticipated. He clears his throat as he hears her shuffling behind him.

He wouldn't lie, he had been waiting for this day to come. Ever since he went on to find a functioning pregnancy test from the rubble somewhere near where they are staying, the anxiety and excitement never left him.

"Do you seriously have to stand five feet away from me while I pee?" Nine chuckles, dusting the dust off her pants. Five turns around to face her, his ears reddening in embarrassment. 

"I'm just too excited," Five admits, smiling at her, "Well? What's the result?"

Nine looks down at the stick in her grasp, squinting her eyes as she waits for the results. Two pink lines were forming on the stick, making her gasped. Five looks down at it, gasping as well. His hand flew to his mouth, tears brimming his eyes.

"Oh my god," Five whispered, "We did it. We're pregnant!"

Five quickly took her into his embrace, peppering her face with kisses. Nine giggles at this, squealing when he lifted her up and twirled her around. Nine could see tears of joy coming out of Five's eyes, making her giggling stop.

"Why are you crying, honey?" Nine whispers, a small smile forming on her lips. Five sniffs, burying his face on the crook of her neck and Nine felt his tears soaking her.

"I'm just happy. I'm very happy." Five whispered back, sniffing again. Nine pulls away, and grabs his face before placing a soft kiss on his forehead and lips. "I love you."

"I love you too."

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Five taps his fingers on Nine's thighs, sighing every now and then. His other hand trails over her abdomen, rubbing it gently. He leans in to press a small kiss on her head before placing his cheek on it. As soon as his eyes slowly droop, he jerks himself up to stay awake.

Nine shifts from her sleeping position, craning her neck to place it on his shoulder. Five hushed her, and rocked her back and forth.

"Five?"

Five hums in response, his eyes beginning to sting from the lack of sleep. Ever since they found out that Nine's pregnant, he decided on watching over her as she sleeps because he doesn't want to wake up one morning, and find that his fiancé with his child inside of her suddenly went missing. He would admit, he is much more overprotective than before. He would occasionally ask Nine if she's feeling alright, pester her on how she's doing, and complain if she doesn't rest every now and then. For him, it's worth losing his sleep than not watching over his beloved ones.

"Why are you still awake?" Nine mumbles, placing her hand over his, which was still resting on her abdomen. Five interlocks his fingers with hers, lifting it up and kissing each of her fingertips.

"Don't worry about me, sweetheart. Go back to sleep." Five responds, forcing his eyes to stay awake at this point. Nine lets out a soft whine, and gently shakes her head.

"You need some rest too. We'll be fine."

"I know."

"Five," Nine whispers out, nuzzling her face on his shoulder. "Get some rest. Please?"

Five looks down at her, a small smile creeping unto his lips. His heart begins pounding as he watched her close her eyes, and lets out a soft snore, indicating she had fallen asleep yet again. He chuckles to himself, and his mind wanders off.

"How am I so lucky to have you?" Five whispers, pulling her close to his chest. He felt tired, but he dismisses it as he began thinking about the memories he had spent with her. He closed his eyes, the smile on his lips never leaving. The memory of them being close to the day they confessed to each other lingers in his brain. Those were the moments he truly cherished, and were genuinely happy they existed. And now, they were going to have a child together. Who would've thought about that?

From the day she said yes to his confession to the day he had asked her to marry him. Oh, he wonders how she was still capable on putting up with him and his silly attitude. But, whatever that is making them grow stronger, he can never question it.

Well one thing's for sure is, they ever find the way out of this apocalypse, he just had to thank Vanya for letting Nine spill her feelings towards him that one fine day. If he hadn't heard their talk, he would've never even confessed in the first place.

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