Pipe Dreams

Someone To Stay

Neil was itching to tell Matt and Allison that he was expecting. He wanted to be able to share this with his best friends, but he knew they would immediately tell the others and/or start bets on his kid; he wasn't down with that. He didn't want them all to know just yet; not until after his first appointment, which happened to be tomorrow; Sunday. The only people that knew so far were Abby and Bee; Andrew had called her, needing to talk about all of this, about being a father.

Though him and Andrew weren't telling the Foxes yet, they decided they should give Coach a heads up. Andrew had to call Kevin and tell him to make himself scarce since Kevin was currently staying at Wymack's for the week. Andrew had kicked him out while they were still at Abby's; neither Neil or Andrew wanted him to figure out Neil's pregnant before they told the others.

On the way to Wymack's apartment, Neil sulked about not being able to play exy this season. "Junkie." Andrew scoffed, trying to sound annoyed, instead sounding almost fond. Neil smiled at his display of accidental affection. He felt nervous to tell Wymack and the Foxes; at least the original Foxes and Robin, the only freshman either of them actually liked. Andrew told him it would be okay, that they love him too much to give him anything but support. "I know." Neil sighed.

As they pulled up to Wymack's and headed toward the elevator, Neil held his hand out in a silent question. They've found over the last year that sometimes casual touches are comforting and grounding on good days, sometimes on bad days as well, to physically feel the others presence. It was a silent 'I'm here.'  Andrew intertwined their fingers, squeezing gently as they ended up in front of Wymack's door. Andrew knocked until their grumbling coach opened it. Andrew made sure to stand slightly in front of Neil, more in reassurance than protection from a threat.

Wymack looked between them. "Why are you here, Minyard? What did you do now?" Neil squeezed Andrew's hand this time. "Nothing, Coach. Well..that's technically untrue but," Andrew shrugged, nonchalant. "We need to talk." Wymack pinched the bridge of his nose as though warding off a headache. He grumbled about not being paid enough as he moved to let them in.

They sat at Wymack's kitchen table. Wymack had offered some vodka since he figured Andrew would just steal it anyway. To the older alpha's surprise,  Andrew declined for the both of them. Wymack poured a glass for himself, cocking an eyebrow as he joined them at the table. "So what's this about?" Wymack asked gruffly, sipping his drink. Neil swallowed, feeling Andrew move his hand to his lower back, rubbing soothing circles. It made him relax a bit as he leaned into the touch. Eventually he spoke up. "I'm pregnant, Coach." Wymack nearly choked on his drink. "You're what?" He asked in between coughs. "Pregnant." Andrew replied with a slight smirk at the older alpha's reaction, clearly amused.

"So this is what you 'technically' did, Minyard?" "Do we need to have the birds and the bees talk, Coach?" "Shut up, you tiny asshole." Andrew and Wymack both stopped and turned to Neil when they heard the omega laughing. Neil felt Andrew lightly pinch his side. "Laughing at me, Josten?" Neil hummed in response, earning him another pinch. Wymack cleared his throat before speaking again. "From the looks of it, this is a happy situation so, congratulations." Neil nodded as he discreetly jabbed Andrew's thigh in retaliation.

"Can you not tell the others? I don't want them to know until after my appointment tomorrow." Wymack flicked his fingers. "Yeah, of course, kid. Now get out of here, I've got shit to do" The older alpha paused as they stood. "Seriously though, congratulations. The both of you." Neil smiled. "Thanks, Coach." That wasn't as bad as he thought.

Come Sunday afternoon was Neil's first appointment. Andrew had taken Neil out for lunch at his rabbit's favorite diner in all of Palmetto. Neil had ordered a breakfast platter and strawberry yogurt; Andrew kept stealing his bacon which Neil didn't mind; his appetite was shit. Andrew, of course, ordered a massive sugary concoction. Two waffles with whipped cream, maple syrup, as well as chocolate syrup. Andrew would say he was in heaven if he believed in such a thing.