Surprised // A.I (completed)

fourteen

< 39 weeks pregnant >

< January >

I shot awake when the strong pain ripped through my abdomen. This was no Braxton Hicks and I knew it. This was a real contraction.

I waited for it to pass then took a breath and turned to Ashton's sleeping body,

"Ashton, wake up" I groaned and hit his side a few times. He rolled over with a whine and opened his eyes,

"Baby, what's wrong?" He sat up once he saw me up,

"I think we need to get ready to go to the hospital" I told him. His eyes widened and he was out of bed and throwing on his jeans and a shirt,

"Babe, I had one contraction. Let's just wait until we get a few more then go" I told him,

"Okay" he sighed, "What do you need me to do right now?" He asked, leaning down with his palms on the bed next to me,

"Help me change and make sure our stuff is in the car" I told him,

"I'll go put everything in the car then come back okay?" He pecked my lips and left the room, turning the light on in the process.

I leaned over and grabbed my phone- it was 2 am. I unlocked it and texted my mom, who was shockingly awake

-messages-

[ how long do I wait until
I go to the hospital with contractions? ]

Momma: [ WHAT!? Wait until
you have a couple them go ]

[ I've had one so far but my
water hasn't broke or anything ]

Momma: [ that's okay baby. It happens sometimes. You and Ashton keep texting me updates okay? ]

[ Okay. Love you ]

Momma: [ love you too ]

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I put my phone down when Ashton came back in,

"Our stuff is in the car and ready to go" he walked over, making me nod,

"I texted my mom. She told me to wait until I have a couple then go" I told him.

"Sounds good. Let me get you some clothes and get you dressed" he grinned and walked in the closet, soon returning with leggings and one of his hoodies.

Some women care what they look like when they give birth but me, I don't give a shit and I know I won't feel like giving a shit when it comes to it.

I stood from bed, but as soon as I did, a contraction hit and I bent down and grabbed Ashton's hand,

"You're okay" Ashton kissed my head as we waited for it to pass.

"If it hurts this fucking bad now, I am not looking forward to the closer we get to having him" I spoke once I stood. Ashton laughed.

I slipped the hoodie on and as I went to put my leggings on, I felt a pop and water trickled down my legs,

"My water broke" I went wide eyed,

"It's okay" Ashton spoke very calm and went and grabbed me another pair of leggings and a towel.

Once we finally got in the car, Ashton called the hospital and told them we were on our way.

****

We pulled into the hospital parking lot and Ashton found a close parking spot and pulled in, grabbing our bags and helping me out and we headed into the hospital.

While we were walking in, a contraction hit and I stopped us in the parking lot. Ashton stayed and waited it out,

"They're about 10 minutes apart" he told me once we resumed walking. I just nodded and clutched his hand. He was a lot calmer than I expected him to be.

We got in and I took a seat while Ashton went up to the desk and sorted us out. Soon we were set up in a room and I was in a gown and I had a heart monitor on and a IV in my hand.

"Did you tell your mom?" I asked Ashton who was laid back in the recliner chair,

"I texted her and I texted our friends" he nodded. Everyone was already in Bali for Michael and Crystal's wedding.

Our doctor came in the room shortly and started checking me,

"You're pretty far along. I predict that in about six hours we will be pushing" she grinned. I nodded and a contraction hit,

"I'll come back in a little bit and give you an epidural" she told me once it ended. I nodded and laid back,

"Push the button if you need anything" she smiled.

When she left, Ashton laid down with me and I closed my eyes to sleep for a little bit. Ashton's soft humming out me right out.

****

When I woke up again, Ashton was on FaceTime with Calum and Grace. I smiled and laid my head on Ashton,

"Hey girl" Grace grinned, "How you feeling?"

"Okay. My back is killing me" I sighed,

"You slept for about two hours. You literally had a contraction in your sleep and didn't wake up. The doctor was in here when it happened" Ashton laughed,

"How much longer are they thinking?" Calum asked,

"Their guess was 9 am she'd start pushing. When she came in last she was 6 cm dilated. We came in at 4 cm dilated" Ashton spoke. I was amazed he knew all this honestly.

Then a contraction hit, a very strong one, making me grit my teeth and grab Ashton's arm,

"You're okay. Keep breathing" he spoke calmly, putting his phone on his lap and watching me,

"You okay?" Grace cautiously asked once I was okay and the phone was picked up,

"That hurt like a bitch" I rolled my eyes,

"You're doing amazing, but Cal and I will let you guys go. Keep us updated!" Grace nodded,

"Will do. Love you guys" Ashton hung up and stood from bed.

****

It been forever before our doctor came back. It was now 7 am and I was in so much pain, I was about to rip Ashton's hand off. The last time they came in was before I woke up from my little nap.

As soon as my contraction ended, Ashton pressed the call button but got nothing,

"I'm going to find them" he spoke madly. He stepped out in the hall but as soon as he did another one hit. They were now less than a minute apart, meaning this baby was about to come,

Ashton returned seconds later with a team of doctors and he was giving them hell.

He came back to the side of my head and held my hand as they checked everything and a contraction hit and I watched the nurse panic,

"Someone go find Dr. Birk because this baby is ready to be born"