Indebted To Him

30//Family

5 YEARS LATER...

"Tonight, I grace you all with my pre-"

"Just get on with it."

I glare at him, "Shut up, you wannabe Salvatore."

Everyone laughs, I even hear Anthony chuckle. Our wedding was a year ago and I still smile at the wedding ring on my finger.

Everyone sits in front of me, including him. I smile as I look at all of them. You don't have to be blood-related to be a family and they all taught me that. Believe it or not, I loved everyone, including Damon. These people opened up to me and they taught me how to love, and I did the same for them.

I will forever be grateful to them.

"I have an announcement for you all."

"This is the 3rd time you've said it," Damon mutters, but I choose to ignore him.

"Nobody knows this, not even Ant. I'm sure this will come out as a shock for all of you."

"Please don't tell me you're dying," Ethan's voice cracks.

"Do not worry, young one. I am not dying, but I assure you all that this is something important."

"What is it?" Dylan sounds curious.

"Don't worry, she probably has some dumb shit to say," Keith speaks up in an annoyed tone.

I scoff, "Nina, I don't even know what you see in this loser."

Penelope laughs, "I agree."

Nina and Keith smile at each other.

We've grown closer, not only as a gang, but as a family too. Penelope and Keith banter all the time, it reminds me of how I act with him.

I clear my throat, "I want you all to know that I love you. That also includes Damon, even though he is incredibly annoying. No matter what happens, you guys will always be in my heart. This is why I want you guys to know that our family will grow."

"Grow...?" Anthony asks.

"That is right, grow. I'm pregnant. How's that for dumb shit, Keith."

As I expected, Nina, Penelope, and Ethan squeal like high school teenagers. Damon chokes on air cause he's an idiot. Dylan's eyes are as wide as the new plates we recently got. Anthony starts hiccuping. Keith looks like he's ready to beat the shit out of Anthony. Tank had that 'I'm a proud parent' face.

"Settle down, all."

"...Guys, I also have an announcement," Penelope says.

We all look at her in interest, I notice from the corner of my eye that Dylan's blushing.

"Dylan and I are dating."

Once again, the reactions start.

Ethan squeals, "I have something! I have something!"

We stare at him, waiting for him to go on.

"I have a tattoo of a teddy bear on my ass!"