Now And Always.(Sequel to Acceptance)

Unexpected visitor

Ryan was now in his third trimester and twenty nine weeks pregnant. They had gone for ultrasound a week back and could hear the babies heartbeats. Yes, babies. They were having twins. They were both excited and were still adamant on not knowing their genders until birth.

Now, the babies kicked often. The first time they had kicked, Quinn couldn't stop talking about it. From then on, the oversized baby had made it an habit to put his hands on Ryan's stomach most nights in order feel the babies kicking. They were both drunk on joy and excitement.

The sex was great. Blame it on Ryan to crave it every now and then. Even the guy whose middle name was sex, could barely keep up with his cravings. Speaking of cravings, He ate like an elephant these days and keeps complaining he was gaining weight. When he complained, Doctor Gwen had said they were signs of a healthy pregnancy. He had taken a paternity leave and was presently at home watching a movie on Netflix. Left for him alone, he would have continued working until the due date. But Quinn's insistent worrying and the doctor's instructions coupled with the fact that the sight of a pregnant man in the public would raise brows and become a main point of discussion for the gossipers, left him without a choice.

The doorbell suddenly chimed earning a groan from him. He was simply dressed in a stretchy white T-shirt and pale blue pajamas that hung low on his waist, leaving a breathing space for his huge stomach and making his navel pop out.
He pushed himself to his feet and grabbed the brown robe draped over the sofa to tie it loosely around his waist before waddling to the door.

He finally opened the door and studied the profile of his visitor.
He was a man, slightly taller than him. His eyes reminded Ryan of the evergreens and he was sporting a dimpled smile.

" Hi, I'm Calvin O'Brien", he said pleasantly, bringing out his arm for a handshake.

Ryan's gaze dropped to his slender fingers that looked too highly maintained, no doubt through manicure. He was a high class society man judging from his overly trimmed appearance.

For some reason, he didn't bother to shake his hand. " I'm Ryan Matthews Macomb. How can I help you?".

His smile didn't fade. " Is your husband in? "there was a hint of malice in his voice.

Ryan frowned. " No. Why are you asking"?, he wasn't the sort to sound rude but something about this man was giving him the chills.

Calvin's gaze dropped downwards and a puzzled look took over his smiling face.
" Are you pregnant? ", he asked incredulously.

Ryan flinched. " It's best if you leave. I'll tell my husband you dropped by". He was about to close the door when Calvin's poisonous voice drifted to his ears.

" Ryan Jordan Matthews. Forty one. I wonder what it feels like being married to a man ten years your junior. Isn't that classified as pedophilia". He released a throaty laugh. " You think being pregnant and looking like an inflated balloon makes matters easier?. You are dead wrong. Quinn doesn't do old people. So, don't get too comfortable ".

Ryan slammed the door to his face, pushed the key and leaned on it. He had listened to everything the man had said and he regretted it. He tried to even out his breathing but it was futile. His eyes blurred and hot tears rolled down his cheeks. He didn't want to think about everything Calvin had said, he didn't want to think at all but somewhere deep down in him, he knew the man was right and the thought alone was sickening.

He crumbled to his feet and cried hard into his palms. He had never felt this wretched in all his years. His heart felt like it was being squeezed by an invisible hand. When was he ever going to live without his insecurities clawing at his neck like a deranged animal?. Being gay hadn't been easy and now he had to deal with being in love with a person way younger than he was. When was the society going to be contented for once?. When was the stereotypical remarks and criticism ever going to end?

After some time, he managed to crawl into the couch and curled himself in a fetal position. His thoughts were all over the place until he drifted into sleep leaving the television on.

•~~~~~•
" Honey, I'm home", Quinn yelled from the foyer when he stepped in.
Voices drifted to his ears which sounded like they were coming from the t.v.

He frowned and walked further into the house. The television was kept on but his handsome husband was no where in sight. Maybe his man was asleep in their room, upstairs.

He walked towards the television, grabbed the remote from the table and switched it off.
He turned to leave and was startled by his husband inert figure laying on the couch. Despite his small stature, he didn't look the least comfortable and was sure to feel more cramps come morning.

Quinn bent and took him in his arms. The impact of Ryan's current weight made him grunt. But he adjusted him and got used to his weight soon enough.
As he walked up the stairs slowly, Ryan murmured something incoherent and Quinn couldn't help the smile that curled into his lips. He would never trade this moment for anything.
When he layed Ryan on their bed, the smaller man would not let go of his neck. Quinn supported his weight with his hands on either side of his husband's head so he won't crush him. Still, he could feel Ryan's baby bump rubbing him through his thin shirt.
The man in question slowly opened his eyes. Dazed for a moment, he looked into the handsome face of his husband.

" Hey? ", Quinn called softly.

Ryan blinked, raised his head and took Quinn's lips in a heated kiss much to Quinn's surprise.
" What's wrong? "the blond asked when he pulled away.

Ryan shook his head. " Nothing. I just want you".

Quinn chuckled. " I do too. But you looked tired and I need a hot shower. It's been one hell of a day".

Ryan captured his lips again and kissed him feverishly. His hands fumbled with Quinn's buttons, trying to get the offending material out of the way. He needed to feel his husband's bare skin. He needed to be skin to skin with him.

Despite Quinn's hesitation, he soon gave in to Ryan's demands.
The smaller man was soon on him, naked like the day he was born and riding him like a pro.

That night, they had dinner in bed naked and went back to their love making. Leave it to Ryan to come up with different styles on the spur of the moment.