You Complete Me

Fear

Chapter 23: Fear

"This isn't gonna work." Kyle muttered.

"What?"

"Us."

My head snapped up to him. "What do you mean?" I whispered.

"I'll be a terrible father. I'll just bring you down. I can't. This isn't gonna work."

"Stop. You're gonna be a great father. You're supporting and caring. You've been through shit so you'll know what to do if she or he ever does. I love you, okay? I need you."

"I-I don't wanna disappoint."

"You won't. I promise."

"Violet?" My mother knocked at my door. "It's time to go for the ultrasound."

I gripped Kyle's hand. "Let's go."

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"Alright, Violet, Kyle. You wanna see?" The doctor asked.

I nodded.

She pointed the screen toward me and she put her finger on a little dot.

"That's my baby?"

"That's your baby."

"When can you tell if it's gonna be a boy or girl?" Kyle wondered.

He'd finally spoken!

"Normally, 18 to 20 weeks. Some couples like to wait until the actual birth to see-"

"We want to know." Kyle and I said at the same time.

I looked up at him and smiled. He kissed my head gently.

"Doc, tell me, do you think we're gonna be okay?"

"Yes, I do, honestly. Violet looks like a very maternal figure and the fact that your asking questions show that you care very much. It's totally normal to be scared. But you can do this, alright? It's hard, but just think about how exciting this is."

I nodded and Kyle glanced down at me.

"You want this?" He asked.

"Yes."

"Then I want it too."

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"Kyle." I breathed.

"Yeah, baby?"

"I'm scared."

"What's wrong?"

"What if... what if something happens? What if I have a miscarriage? Or our baby isn't healthy and-"

"Stop. It's okay. We're gonna be okay. Don't be scared. If anything happens, we'll get through it and try again if you want. I know this wasn't planned but I kind of want a baby too. Just think, we get to raise a baby. Watch them grow, we'll be a family."

I grinned up at him. "A family. Yeah, I like the sound of that."