I wake up the next morning to see no Alex beside me. It's something I thought I'd got used to, having not slept in the same bed as him for several months, but it's nothing something that I'll ever get used to.

I sigh and sit up, groaning in pain as I sit up, becoming light headed. I lie back down, not used to having to take things slowly. I look at the pillow beside me as I settle down for a few minutes before my next attempt.

I can't help but smile as I find a note reading [i]'I didn't want to wake you, you looked so peaceful. Text me, I'm at practise. X'[/i]

I grab my phone and send the picture I took last night and send it to Alex

[i]'does this count as sexting? Good morning! X [/i]

I stand up slowly, groaning in pain as I move, feeling the baby physically stretching my tight tummy.

I walk downstairs and smile as I see Cass waiting by the door for me.

“Hey, I didn't expect to see you. Why are you here?” I ask, yawning, still half asleep as I pour myself a glass of orange juice.

“Peter let me in when him and Isobel were leaving to go to the store. I wasn't willing to sit at home and listen to the 4 of them play loud music. It's so stupid,” Cass shakes her head “So I thought I'd bring my work around here to do, with someone sane.”

“Urgh, don't even get me started on that band,” I shake my head, starting to make pancakes for us both.

“Go upstairs and get set up in Lex's room, I'll be up in a second with bitching snacks,” I giggle, flipping the pancakes and getting a large plate out.

“Why Lex's room?” Cass asks, eyeing me suspiciously.

“I stayed there last night and the sheets smell of him and that makes me happy,” I blush, drizzling the stack of pancakes in syrup.

“Are you two back to like... being Intimate?” Cass blushes too.

“No. God no. We just had a talk about a few things yesterday and it cleared stuff up in my mind. So we're getting along really well right now. I even cuddled up to him in bed last night,” I beam.

“Well done, just take baby steps, okay?” Cass warns “Talking of which...”

“Want to touch bump?” I offer, lifting my shirt with my spare hand, letting Cass feel it.

“Wow, it's rock hard,” she gasps.

“Mhm, baby is growing like hell,” I beam “You should have a baby!”

“Eww, no thanks,” Cass pulls a face “I'm off to college soon, I don't want to fuck up my chances.”

“Thanks,” I laugh, not taking real offence as I go upstairs with her, sitting on Alex's bed, crossing my legs.

“No, I didn't mean it like that. I just meant it'd make things harder, but if you're still going, good luck to you,” Cass shrugs, sitting at Alex's desk, starting on her work as I eat.

“I'm not sure any more. I want to go to college, but if Alex doesn't give up this damned band dream I'll have to get a full-time job to support my little family. It sucks, but hey... I'm back in school Monday to hopefully catch up on work and still graduate,” I laugh weakly, finding it hard to joke about such a stressful subject.

“I doubt Lex would sit back and just watch you work when you have a new baby. He loves you. He'd want what's best,” Cass defends.

“No, seriously... He has his heart set on it. He talks like success is guaranteed. He keeps saying we can just borrow money from his parents for the baby,” I sigh, exasperated.

“Wow...” Cass looks shocked “Let's hope it'll work out then.”

“I doubt it will,” I roll my eyes.

“Well they have a concert at the bar by my apartment during the week, so you never know,” Cass smiles.

“W-what? Alex didn't tell me that....” I frown, hurt that he kept it from me.

Cass focuses on her work, knowing she said too much.

Alex finally texts back a picture of his jeans sitting just below his hips [i]'This is sexting. Haha. I have a concert next week, by the way baby. Just found out. Will you come?'

'Don't you dare 'baby' me. Urgh. We need a serious talk, okay? I've been talking to Cass. When will you be done?'

'I'm packing up now, I'll be home ASAP' [/i]

“Cass,” I choke slightly, trying to hold back angry tears “Alex is coming back and there's probably going to be a fight...”

“Oh, okay...” Cass gathers her books and hugs me “You just call me if you need anything, okay?”

I nod, wiping a tear from my eye as she leaves. I stay in my nightwear and walk downstairs, sighing as I rub my bloated belly.

“We're going to have a talk with silly daddy about work and stuff, okay bump?” I smile weakly, finding comfort in having someone to talk to.

Alex walks in after a few minutes and puts his guitar on the couch, walking into the kitchen where I stand washing up the pans. He cuddle me from behind, nuzzling my neck.

“No, fuck off Alex,” I shout, shrugging him off, still not turning to face him.

“What exactly is up?” He asks, oblivious to the fact there's an issue.

“You. I was talking to Cass. She told me you had a concert before you did. You never tell me anything about this band,” I sniffle, turning to face him, showing my hurt.

“Because every time I talk about it you get mad at me!” Alex defends.

“No, I get pissed off and upset every time you talk about it being your only career,” I justify, shoving past it- even a tiny thing like this being blown out of proportion because of my hormones.

“Well I'm sorry that I can't imagine going to college. I can only imagine doing something I actually enjoy!” Alex frowns, following me as I dodge from room to room.

“Well it isn't just about how you feel. Part of being a dad is providing for me and the baby. I'm going to be at home taking care of it. We can't afford for you to chase an empty dream, Lex. We need money, okay? I want you to show you're serious about this,” I sigh, looking at him finally.

“Then I will. I'll get a proper job,” Alex shrugs.

“Fine,” I retort, shocked that he gave in so easily.

“And this baby and you are my main priorities,” he adds “I'll get a job at a bar or something, I don't know...”

I nod, wiping my eyes and sniffling, feeling grateful as Alex forces me into a hug.

“Go to bed and take a nap. Distress,” he laughs, kissing my lips, hinting to the stairs.

“I hate you for being so perfect sometimes. I had myself wound up and ready for an argument,” I laugh softly, walking upstairs.

“There's always tomorrow, baby,” Alex winks.

“Don't you dare 'baby' me, Alexander.”

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