What froze his heart

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Carters pov
Finally, we were done for the day and soon the room only healed me, Eric and Four and I said
" I'm only going to be here for a day or two ok just to help them with "
" whatever "
Four said and walked out of the room and Eric put his hands on my waist
" don't worry about it ok let's go eat "
The next day I watched them shoot and then told them some tricks that I've come up the past year. The day came to a close and the three of us all sat together
" don't worry Four I'm going back to the wall tomorrow "
He didn't respond and Eric put his hand on my leg and I gave him a little smile. We talked about who was doing good and who we thought wouldn't make it. I and Eric were walking back to our apartment when I ran into Seth and Lilith
" Hey Carter we have some news "
" what is it "
Eric was about to walk away when she said
" I'm pregnant "
" oh my god really"
She almost started to cry and said
" two months "
She was just starting to show and also she didn't have all the gear on that helped her hide it.
" congratulations "
I gave her a hug and they went on there way and I looked back at Eric and I could tell he was thinking about how worried I was when I thought I was. When the door closed I said
" Would it really have been so bad if I was "
" what "
" I mean there so happy and "
" Carter it's ok that you aren't and it would also be ok if you were ... I was going to wait till the part was over but "
He quickly grabbed something out of a drawer and came back and got down on one knee and said
" Carter I know I haven't always been easy to get along with and I know that so much shit had happened because you chose to be with me and I know I truly don't deserve such a brave soul and wiled heart like yours ut "
He opened the small green box and there was a black band inside
" would you do me the honor of marrying me "
I felt the tears just about to fall over the edge of my eyes and I said
" yes "
In. Barely there voice. He put the ring on my finger and hugged me and said
" I'm sorry I didn't know what you'd like and "
" it's perfect I don't like flashy things "
" I know "
He said and pulled away
" I love you "
He said and I said it back and kissed him. Soon we were both out of breath and on the bed and he was laying on top of me and I said without thinking
" what do you think they'll name it "
" what "
He looked at me
" Lilith and Seth "
He put his head back down and said
" now you're going to want a kid "
I could feel his smile and he let out a little laugh
" do you ... want kids "
He sat up
" I don't know I guess I've never really thought about it mostly because I've never found the right woman before you "
He smiled and said
" I've seen the way you are with kids and I think I do want one at least "
" ever think of names "
He looked down almost like he was embarrassed
" yeah um I always thought Echo was a pretty girl name and Ash for a boy "
" I like them "
" Sometimes I wish I would have chosen a new name when I came here "
" I don't Eric is perfect for you "
His smile grew and he said
" I fucking love you "
" I love you to "
We settled down and fell asleep.