𝘈𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘦 | Mattia Polibio

033

Dr. Johnson: One last push!
I push as hard as I possibly can until I feel the weight lifted from me and hear the cries of the baby, I rest my head against the bed and try to catch my breath and look down to see my baby being cleaned off. My sister hugs me tighter than she ever has before as she starts to cry.
Alex: You have a baby.
You: I have a baby.
We both cry on each other until the doctor hands me the tiny little creature, I cry as I look at it's face.
Dr. Johnson: 7 pounds 9 ounces, you have a healthy baby girl.
I cry as the words leave her mouth.

I look at her squirming in my arms, Mattia stands slightly behind us and smiles.
Mattia: My little princess.
You: She's perfect.
I don't look away from her, I can't, I won't. Not even when everyone comes into the room, I physically can't look away.

—

Kairi: She's so tiny.
You: You're one to talk.
We all laugh a little as we just look at her.
Alejandro: I can't believe this tiny human came out of you.
You: I know, it's crazy.
Reese: Does she have a name?
I shake my head.
You: Not yet, I have a couple ideas but I'm not sure if they're any good.
Mattia: I have an idea, let's all say a name and we'll pick which ones the best. Alexandria, you go first.
Alex: Kayla.
Alejandro: Rachel.
Mari: Helena.
Carlos: Brianna.
Daniel: Alyssa.
Mattia: Julia.
Grace: Georgia.
Reese: Marisela.
Kairi: Ava.
My head shoots up.
You: Ava, that's her name.
Kairi celebrates a little.
Kai: Yes I'm superior.
Mari shoves him and we all laugh.
Mattia: But you didn't say your name idea.
You: Mine was Rose, but Ava just sounds better.
Mattia: Ava Rose—
Mari: Oh it's beautiful.
I look down at Ava's tiny little face as her eyes slowly start to open, she looks up at me.
You: Hi my baby, I'm your mommy. I'm gonna love you forever.
A tear rolls down my face.
Alex: Ok I want to hold her, I've been dying.

I giggle and hold her up lightly and watch Alex grab her gently and holds her tight enough to where she feels she won't drop her. She stares down at the swaddled child and a smile spreads across her face.
Alex: I'm gonna be your cool auntie.
Her whispering that is the cutest thing I've ever seen in my life.
Mattia: Ok, my turn.
Alex hands Ava off to Mattia and I notice how tense he is, almost like he's afraid he's gonna drop her or something.
You: Babe, loosen up. You're not gonna drop her.
He takes a deep breath and loosens his muscles up as he sits on the chair beside the bed.

Mattia

I didn't think it was possible to love someone this much, but this is a different type of love, one I haven't experienced. I'm already in love with this person in my arms right now, how is that even possible? I haven't known her but 15 minutes.

I glance over at Layla who looks utterly exhausted and decide that I'll pass Ava around so that she can get some rest. I walk up to Mari and place the baby in her arms before walking up to Layla.
You: Take a nap, I got this.
Lay: I can't now, I'm way too energetic. I mean, I just had a fucking baby, I'm kicking ass right now.
She and I chuckle a bit as we look at our friends, it seems like they love our daughter just as much as we do. That's so weird to say, our daughter, it's got such a wonderful ring to it.

Dr. Johnson comes back into the room with her clipboard in hand.
Dr. Johnson: I need to as a couple questions.
She pulls out a piece of paper and hands it to Layla, it's the birth certificate.
Dr. Johnson: Have you picked a name yet?
Layla nods.
Lay: Her name is Ava Rose Polibio.
Dr. Johnson: Beautiful name.
She hands me a pen and I write the name on the certificate and hand it back to her.
Dr. Johnson: Are you the biological father?
I nod.
Dr. Johnson: Are you married?
I look at Layla.
Layla: We're engaged.
Dr. Johnson: Ok noted, and finally, do you live together?
We nod.
Dr. Johnson: Perfect. You three should be out of here in 2-3 days depending on if you're healing at the rate you need too.

She leaves the room and I look over at the group and notice that Daniel is now holding Ava, he's never been this gentle with anything in his whole life.
Daniel: I kind of want one now.
He looks over at Reese and she just shakes her head.
Reese: I'm not even 16 yet, I don't think so.
He rolls his eyes and looks back down at the baby for a minute or two before handing her to Kai.
Kai: Oh my god—
You: What?! What's wrong?
Kai: Nothing, nothing at all. I just can't believe you have a kid.
I get a hold of Layla's hand and play around with her fingers a little bit.
You: Yeah—
I look over at her.
You: Me either.
Kai walks her over to Layla and places Ava in her hands, I've never seen Layla look at anyone the way she looks at that little girl. She doesn't even look at me like that. Ava starts to whimper and cry a little bit so Layla rocks her back and forth while walking around a little bit since she can finally move. I look over at everyone and they're all just standing there in awe, it's priceless honestly.

——

Layla pulls her phone out and takes a picture of the baby.
Lay: I wish our parents were here for this...
I rock the little bed Ava's in as I hold Lay's hand.
You: I do too, but I know they're looking down on us, proud as ever, at least your parents are. My dads probably being an asshole as usual.
She giggles.
Lay: I just wish they all would've lived to see the day we finally put everything behind us and went from two groups to one, they'd be so proud of us.
You: I think so too. But hey, at least we have each other right?
Lay: Exactly, this is all I've ever wanted or needed.
You: I feel the same way.

A.N: I legit cried while writing this🥺 My baby fever is on FIRE right now and writing this just made it worse but like oh well lol. This is probably my favorite of all the chapters, it's definitely the cutest and sweetest one🥺 but you most likely don't care what I think but I just felt that you needed to know that. Anywayssssss tysm for 10k reads on this story!❤️ I genuinely appreciate it so freaking much like you have no idea🥺🥺 ILY ALL TYSVM❤️❤️❤️