𝐌𝐘 𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐄𝐅𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓𝐄𝐑

Chapter 11: Baby

One Month Later

*Dixie's POV*

"God! I'm going stir-crazy!" I groaned as Matt got into his truck. He still had Katniss bouncing up and down on his thigh.

"I know, but you're still on the six-months after maternity leave. At least you've finished one."

"I know, babe." I replied, sighing. Matt looked at the clock on the dashboard, saying, "I got to go babe, love you." He passed Katniss back to me who fussed a little and buried her face into my boob. Matt kissed me on the cheek before closing the door and driving off. I sighed, going back to our apartment. 

While Katniss slept, I tried reading a book, watching television, scrolling through social media but I really needed some human interaction. So, I picked up my things, packed Katniss's bag and my bag before bringing a foldable bassinet. 

So, I made my way to 51. When I arrived, I heard cheers.

"Hey, guys!" I called out. They all turned around and rushed over but I pointed at sleeping Katniss. Matt helped me with my things, opening up the foldable bassinet. I put her down and flopped onto the sofa beside her, sighing.

"What are you doing here?" Matt asked, a tinge of worry in his voice. 

"I'm tired of staying at home. Imma take a nap here, okay?"

"Alright." Matt replied, squeezing beside me, letting me rest my head on his chest. I was wearing a white t-shirt, jeans and Adidas Superstars with socks so I took off my shoes and lay down on the sofa.

"Hey kiddo." Herrmann said as he sat down on an armchair nearby. I mumbled some sort of response, being fucking tired at that point because of Katniss waking up at ungodly hours. I drifted off to sleep, but was awoken when the alarms rang, waking both Katniss and me. She started wailing, so I picked her up and rocked her. The gang left so I pulled down my top and bra to let Katniss have some milk.

I sighed as I got comfortable on the sofa. Once Katniss was done, I burped her, then put her back down in the bassinet, playing with her. Although I had lost some weight, I was definitely heavier than before I was pregnant. 

Soon, Katniss drifted off to sleep again. I sighed and picked up my phone, texting Matt.

Matt Casey💖

Me💕: Hey babe you on your way back yet?

Matt💖: yeah. see you soon?

Me💕: Yeah

Matt💖: Love you, see you soon.

Me💕: Love you too baby.

I was scrolling through Instagram when I heard footsteps and without looking, I said, "Hey guys. Hey babe." I heard someone clear their throat. I jumped up, realizing that the footsteps did not belong to Matt. I quickly slipped on my shoes.

"Oh, uh, hi, sorry. I thought you were someone else."

"Evidently." He replied, giving me a dazzling smile. He had tanned skin, blonde hair and blue eyes. He looked around my age. I was 29 going on 30 and Matt was 33 going on 34. (A/N:sorry for continuity errors, lmao)

"Uh, how may I help you?" I asked, drying my palms on my jeans. He smiled, and asked, "Uh, are the firefighters here?"

"No. They're out on call, but they'll be back soon." I replied. Just then, Katniss woke up and started fussing so I scooped her up and rocked her in my arms.

"Is there anything I can help you with? I'm Dixie, by the way." I asked as Katniss began to calm down.

"Uh, no, it's okay. I'm Hugh. I'm just here to apply for a job?"

"Sure! Are you fresh out of the fire academy?"

"Yes." 

"Okay. Warning, though. If you get a job, newbies have to cook."

"How do you know this?" He asked.

"I'm on Truck 81." I replied, smiling. He nodded. I put down Katniss back in her bassinet, and went to the kitchen bar to pour him a cup of coffee. I passed him the cup and he thanked me. I grabbed a bottle of water from the refrigerator and went back to the sofa. He sat on the armchair which Herrmann would usually sit on.

"So, cute baby you've got there." He said, pointing at Katniss's bassinet. 

"Thanks. Her name's Katniss." I replied, opening my bottle of water. I drank from it and heard footsteps, but no cheery conversation and merry laughs. 

"Hey guys." I said, standing up. They all looked upset and distraught. I held my arms out, "Come here." They must have had a hard call. Matt came towards me and hugged me. 

Most of them sighed and went to look at Katniss, not noticing the new guy. Once everyone had settled down, I said, "Uh guys, this is Hugh. He's here to apply for a job."

"Hey." There was a soft chorus of greetings. I said, "I'll show him to Chief Boden's office." Matt nodded, but I could see anger flaming in his eyes. Jealous Matt was hot. 

"Chief? He's here to apply for a job." I said, knocking on Chief Boden's door. Chief Boden nodded, so Hugh went in and I closed the door behind him. 

I went back to the common room but Katniss's bassinet was not there and so was Matt. 

"Uh, where's my child?" I asked, laughing. Mills replied, "I think Captain brought her to his office."

"Thanks." I said and walked off. I knocked on Matt's office door and went in, closing the door behind me. He was lying on his bed, Katniss bassinet near the foot of the bed. I sighed, walking over to Matt and getting in beside him.

I took off my shoes and got in beside him, snuggling nearer to him. He wrapped his arms around my waist and whispered, "You mean so much to me, baby, I don't ever want to lose you."

"I don't want to lose you too." I whispered back. Matt and Katniss were my world, I never wanted to lose them. Ever.