Michigan

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Today is the day we all find out what the gender of the baby is. I already had the appointment and the doctor wrote the gender on a slip and put it into an envelope. I gave it to Nikki and she was planning everything for the gender reveal. It was just a reveal with the friends. Nikki was frantically running around setting the things up before the boys showed up I was sitting on the couch "there's no need to freak out. They won't even care what it looks like" I said while watching her freak out.

"But I care and I want it to be perfect," she said while moving cupcakes around on a plate. "I want it to look good for you." She added, "you already know I'm going to love it anyway you do it." I said and stood up "I'm going to get dressed," I said and walked to the room not even waiting for a response. Calum and Harding had gone over to the lashton apartment so Nikki could set up everything without any distractions.

I grabbed my dress and put it on. It was a white maternity dress with blue and pink paint splatter looking things on it. Meaning it was very stretchy and comfortable. I brushed out my hair and brushed my teeth (fight so dirty but you love so sweet). I grabbed my phone and walked out to the family room seeing Nikki had everything set up.

"Nikki it looks amazing," I said in awe of the extraness she made the reveal "thanks. I've been waiting for this day since Harding was born so I had all these ideas before" she said while looking around. "I picked out your outfit and laid it on your bed," I said which made her run down the hall and get ready.

I looked at the time and it was 1:00 they were going to be here any minute. But knowing them they'll be late. Nikki ran down the hallway all ready "how do I look" she said as she spun around. "You look, beautiful darling," I said in a fake posh accent which made her laugh. She was wearing a dress in the color dusty pink. It's really cute and I'm glad I got it for her when I went shopping the other day. I grabbed my phone and opened the camera app before walking over to Nikki and taking a quick selfie of us. I heard a knock at the door and yelled "come in". The boys all walked in while looking around at all the pink and blue baby decorations. Harding ran over to my so I instantly picked him up and kissed his cheek. "You look pretty momma" he whispered into my ear. "And you look very handsome with your little blue suit on," I replied I put Harding down and he ran over to the counter with all the sweets on it.

"I can't wait, Nikki" I whined as she grabbed a cupcake for Harding everyone laughed at my inpatients. "Hey, it's my baby I wanna know what it's gonna be" I pouted. "You get to find out soon baby," Calum said as he walked over to me. He was wearing a black and white striped velvety shirt with nice black pants on. And let me tell you he looked very hot. "Gross" Harding said because Calum gave me a kiss on the cheek which made everyone go into a fit of laughing. "Cupcake," I said and pushed Calum away from me making him pout.

"No need to be a grump," I said and rolled my eyes as I grabbed a cupcake and sat at the barstool. "You guys are too cute it makes me sick," Mikey said as he sat on the couch. I started eating my cupcake while Luke ash Mikey and Calum we're sitting on the couch talking about (American) football. Nikki was standing by me and Harding the three of us all eating cupcakes. I took a few pictures of Nikki and Harding together with frosting faces. Nikki cleaned up Harding when he was done and I thanked her. I heard the boy's conversation switch to hockey so I started listening "Yea I heard Larkin was getting sold to another team" Luke said I looked over at them. "No, not my husband," I said as I wiped off my face. Calum just rolled his eyes and the other boys chuckled.

I walked over to the couch and said "Me and my dad used to go to hockey games and Larkin has been my favorite since I was like 11 " I said and sat next to Calum. I grabbed his hand and started playing with his fingers. I zoned out of the conversation and felt a few kicks in my stomach which made me flinch. "You ok?" Calum whispered "Yea the baby just kicked a few times" I smiled. "You look hot today" I added nonchalantly. "Right back at cha" he whispered with a smirk making me blush.

"Nikki-" "before you say anything yes it's time for you guys to know" she interrupted me before I could ask. "Finally" I breathed out "someone get her camera," Ashton said dramatically "oh never mind it's right here" he added grabbing my camera off the counter. We all got up and waited for Nikki to come back out with whatever she got. "I got a piñata. Since I didn't want it to make a big mess this will be easy to pick up from. Also, it isn't difficult to break" Nikki scolded the three boys that were looking eagerly at the piñata. "I'm excited," Harding said as he was jumping up and down. Ash set up my tripod and put my camera on it before making sure he got a good angle.

He pressed record and said, "ok let's do this people." Nikki handed Luke the stick to hit the piñata. I didn't care who broke it I was watching intently as Luke was wacking the poor piñata. Mikey got out of my other camera and started filming my reaction closer to my face. I was so nervous that I was squeezing Calum's hand so hard. "It's a boy" I heard Everyone say as random blue boxes of candy fell out of the piñata. I was shocked. But very excited I instantly turned and gave Calum a hug while starting to cry. The others were freaking out just as much. I released from the hug to hug everyone else but before I could give Mikey a hug Nikki said "ok now wait. Before you celebrate there's something else"

To say I was confused was an understatement. Nikki pulled out a box from behind the counter that had a note on top and put it in front of me. "Open the card first," Nikki said I looked at the others and they shrugged their shoulders. Being just as clueless as I was. I took the card off and opened it reading the card out loud.

It's Nikki. I know random note but I know you weren't expecting this. When I opened the envelope I was just as confused as you'll be.

Well. I'm not sure how to say this. But I guess look up at me and I'll tell you.

"I'm Confused," I said and looked up to see Nikki Holding nothing "What was the note for if you're just gonna tell me?" I asked still very confused as to what was happening. "Oh shut it," she said "surprise you're having twins" she added. My jaw dropped to the floor and I started crying again. "No way," Calum said as I was wrapped in his arms. "Yes way," Nikki said "I'm having twins. Oh my gosh. I'm having two. Two babies. Oh no I have to birth two babies." I said getting more excited than ever. "You're having two babies" Calum whispered into my ear before he let go of me. I could tell the other boys were silently freaking out knowing that they'll have to be with me and two crying babies soon "Ok now see what the gender is," Nikki said impatiently.

I opened the box and blue balloons started floating around. "Hallelujah lord. Thank you you really do love me" I let out a breath making everyone laugh. I looked at Harding who was being held by Ashton and he looked really confused. I walked over and gave Nikki a hug "We're gonna have to get a bigger apartment" I said as I was still hugging Nikki. She let go and said "more like that school we were talking about when we were younger" I started laughing. I gave the other boys a hug before going over to Harding and taking him from Ashton. "Why are you looking so confused?" I asked "I don't know what just happened," Harding said which made me chuckle. "Momma just found out she has 2 little baby boys in her belly," I said with a big smile. "Oh really?" He asked with a smile. "Yea you're going to be a big brother to 2 little babies" I added.

"I'm a big brother," Harding said and started doing a dance in my arms. I put him down on the ground so he could go play.

We cleaned up the mess and went over and sat on the couch. We talked for a long time. It felt really nice to be around all my friends for a long period of time again.

An//

Ooo tea 2 babies what was I thinking. Not really sure. It was either gonna be one boy or twins with a boy and a girl
But I made it 2 boys. Not sure what to say but the song for this chapter is Stockholm syndrome.

Literally nothing has happened since the last chapter I wrote. I mean my grandma did say she fingered a plate that's about it.

-Emma

June 15 2020 2:04 am