Best Mistake

"Why isn't anything happening yet?" I pouted.

Alex adjusted his grip on my hand as we walked up our street. It was a day past our due date, and Will still hadn't given any signs that he was ready to arrive yet. Naturally, I worried and researched ways to kickstart labor. Alex wasn't too thrilled about our walk, but since I was clearly in panicked mommy mode, he shut up and helped me put my shoes on.

"I don't know, babe. Maybe he's just not ready," he sighed.

"But I'm ready," I whined, coming to a halt and stomping my foot.

Alex rubbed my back. "Dr. Gresham told us the due date was just an estimate. If he doesn't come on his own, we're going tomorrow night to have them induce it."

"I know that," I hissed.

Alex flinched a little at my temper, and it immediately brought me back down to earth.

"I'm sorry," I frowned. "I'm just really impatient."

He smiled and rubbed my cheek with his thumb. "I know you are. I am, too. But we don't need to rush him."

I nodded with a heavy sigh and turned back towards the house.

"Where are you going?" he called after me. "We're not done walking yet."

My aching feet wouldn't let me stop walking. "I'm done. You keep going if you want to."

I heard him chuckle as he jogged to catch up with me.

Once we got back inside, Alex made me a sandwich while I flipped through the channels, landing on Mean Girls. I rolled the exercise ball he'd bought a few days ago incase Will was late so I'd have something to help start the process in front of the TV and bounced up and down slightly.

I watched as Janice and Damien led Cady to the field where they told her the back building was. As all of the Plastics were being introduced, Alex brought me my sandwich and a bottle of water.

"Don't have sex, because you will get pregnant, and die," Coach Carr said.

I giggled and glanced towards Alex. He rolled his eyes as he took a bite of his own sandwich.

"Guess now all we have to do is catch chlamydia," he huffed.

I smiled and reached back to smack his knee. As the movie played on, I finished eating my sandwich. I felt like I was bouncing forever, but nothing was changing. Annoyed, I stood and gently kicked the ball away from me before falling back on the couch next to Alex.

"Don't give up," he said as he slid his arm around my shoulder. "He'll be here soon."

"I know," I sighed. "It's just so frustrating. I'm constantly on the edge of my seat waiting for some kind of change. I don't feel like I'm anywhere even close. Plus, I feel huge. He has to be running out of womb."

Alex laughed. "I'm sure he is, which is why he'll be here soon."

I pinched my index finger and thumb together. "I'm this close to hanging an eviction notice on my vagina."

He opened his mouth to speak, but I could tell just by the look on his face what he was going to say, so I held up my hand to stop him.

"I know," I said. "He'll be here soon."

Alex frowned a little and turned towards me.

"I know this is a lot harder on you than it is for me. I get that. I'd be freaking out too if I were the one that's been carrying him for nine months and he didn't show up when he was planned to. But he will be here. This is our first time giving birth, and I've read that the first time always takes forever. We just have to hold tight for a little while longer. When he is here, all of this will be worth it."

I smiled and leaned forward to kiss him. "I'm sorry for being so cranky."

He shook his head and kissed me again. "Don't be sorry. You have every right to be cranky. Another human is about to crawl out of your body, for fucks sake."

I laughed and gently poked my bump. "Maybe if I'm annoying enough he'll be ready to get the hell out of there."

Alex grabbed my hand and gave it a squeeze. "You need to relax. Soon you're going to be doing a lot of work. Get your rest."

I nodded and leaned back against the couch. Alex idly played with my fingers as the Jingle Bell Rock scene played before us. His eyes were glued to the screen. I couldn't help but feel a little jealous.

"Like what you see?" I mumbled.

He didn't even noticed that I'd said something until the scene was over and he looked at me. He flinched a little when he saw the glare I was shooting him.

"What?" he asked nervously.

I reached up and wiped at his chin where there was nothing but facial hair. "You're drooling, dude."

He scoffed and pushed my hand away. "I'm sorry! Although she's totally a bitch, Regina George is hot."

I rolled my eyes and folded my arms over her chest. "Only because of that slutty Santa suit."

He nodded incredulously. "Duh. That's the best part."

"So when I get my body back and I put on one of those numbers and dance around provocatively for you, are you gonna look at me like that?"

He blinked at me a few times and in a low voice said, "I look at you like that all the time."

I blushed and it took me a moment before I could shake my head. "No, you don't."

"Are you shitting me?" he asked. "Have you seen yourself? It would be impossible for me not to look at you like that."

I was too flustered to say anything.

"Whit, you have no idea. You're captivating."

I frowned a little as I looked down at my holy socks, my paint stained shorts and my raggedy All Time Low shirt that only covered half of my bump. I brushed a strand of hair that had fallen out of my severely messy bun behind my ear. "Even like this?"

"Especially like this," he said as he took my face in his hands and planted a soft kiss to my lips. "You're beautiful in all forms."

I bit my bottom lip nervously and soon had to turn away from him. It felt like Will was doing somersaults in my stomach and I got a little excited, but when he stopped and nothing else happened, I groaned.

The movie soon ended and I yawned.

"Ready for bed?" Alex asked.

I shook my head and leaned up. "I'm going to take a warm bath. If that doesn't work, I'm just gonna give up for the night."

He nodded and followed me into the bathroom. As I self consciously stripped, he drew my water for me and even added in some bubble bath. I was extremely grateful as I slid into the warm, strawberry scented pool.

"Ah," I sighed. "This is nice."

Alex smiled and reached to turn on the jets to their lowest setting. I yelped a little when some of the water splashed into my face, but soon moaned as the pressurized water massaged my back.

"It looks very relaxing," he said as he sat on the side of the tub.

"Care to join me?" I winked.

He laughed a little, then pulled the corner of his lip between his teeth. "No, you enjoy yourself."

I sighed and looked at my toes as they wiggled against the side of the tub.

"You know," I started, not looking at him. "Sex is apparently great for inducing labor, too."

He shifted and leaned against the wall behind him. "Is that so."

"Mhm," I nodded. "It relaxes my pelvic muscles, which gives Will more room to make his escape. And orgasms release this chemical that natural gets the ball rolling."

Alex nodded like he was contemplating it, but then shook his head. "Not gonna happen."

I frowned and felt my heart sink a little. Although Alex told me numerous times how attractive he thought I was, I still couldn't help but yearn for a little physical reassurance. Even more so since I saw a walking planet in the mirror all the time.

"Then at least take a bath with me," I begged.

"There's not enough room, babe," he said, pointing to the tub.

I frowned as I looked at all the vacant space around me. I was huge, but the two of us could have easily fit. Honestly, I was a little offended.

"I'm not that big," I said quietly.

Alex sighed heavily and began running the bridge of his nose. I thought I'd pissed him off with my persistent begging, but he soon stood and removed all of his clothes. I watched as he sunk in across from me, and his eyes fell closed as he relaxed.

"This is pretty awesome," he smiled contently.

Like a moth to the flame, I was drawn to him. I rose to my knees and crawled across the tub to him, throwing my arms around his neck and kissing him hungrily. He replied by gripping my hips tightly, and soon he was helping me to straddle him.

My chest pressed against his and his arms snaked around my back, holding me close. My lips parted and my tongue glided across his bottom lip and he greeted it with his own. I felt him reach up and tug on my hair tie, my hair falling freely around my shoulders. His fingers wove in and he gave it a firm tug, jerking my head back slightly and exposing my neck. I moaned loudly when I felt his erection press against my thigh.

I waited patiently for him to continue as he held my head back. My eyes fluttered open and I could clearly see he was fighting with himself over whether to continue or not.

"Please," I whispered.

He took a few deep breaths before swallowing hard. "I can't, Whitney. I don't want to hurt him.".

I sighed heavily, but nodded and awkwardly stuggled to get out of his lap. I fell back against the side of the tub, slightly embarrassed and strongly disappointed.

"I'm sorry," he said after a moment of silence. "That wasn't fair. I shouldn't have teased you like that."

I shrugged. "Whatever."

"But hey," he said, squeezing one of my feet. "When he's here and safe, we can have sex all the time. Anywhere you want. We can christen this whole fucking house if you want. Ok?"

I sat silently.

"Ok?" he asked again.

I still didn't say anything.

He reached down and tickled my foot. "Ok?"

I giggled and pulled my foot away. "Ok, fine. Damn."

He smiled and leaned his head back against the tub. I shook my head a little and slouched down so the water came up to my chin, letting my eyes close.

As the water washed over me, I felt myself relaxing. My legs were tangled with Alex's, but it was comfortable. The jets beat against my skin, massaging all of my muscles. I hadn't even realized I was tired enough to fall asleep until I woke up to cooler water and bubbles that dissolved into a film that coated the water.

I glanced over at Alex and smiled a little at the site of him snoozing, his mouth open a little. I splashed some water his way and he was quickly alert. He looked around, a little confused, then at me.

"Let's go to bed," I said as I tried to stand up.

He was quick to help me stand and I shivered once I was out due to the contrasting temperatures between the tub and the room. Alex handed me a towel and I wrapped myself in it.

As we were standing at the sink brushing our teeth, I felt a liquid dripping down my leg. Startled, I quickly looked down and my face turned bright red.

"Oh my god," I whispered, and quickly ran to the toilet room, shutting the door behind me.

I had found myself having to urinate quite often, but I hadn't even felt the urge to do so that time. I was so embarrassed, my body felt like it was overheating.

"Everything ok?" Alex asked from the other side of the door.

I wanted to cry, I was so mortified. "I'm sorry, I'll clean it up."

I could hear him walk away and figured he was disgusted by me. I'd totally just pulled a Crazy Eyes and peed right in the middle of the bathroom, so I didn't expect much less.

He knocked a few times before saying, "Will you please open the door?"

I took a deep breath and cracked it a little, but he was soon pushing it wide open, holding a towel drenched in my grossness.

"I told you I'd clean it up," I groaned.

He looked between me and towel before shaking his head slowly. "I don't think you peed, Whitney."

I couldn't quite comprehend what he was hinting at. Of course I did. What else would it be?

Just then, a pained ripped through my abdomen. I drew in a quick breath, holding it in as it felt like someone was squeezing my insides like they were silly putty. As soon as it started, it was gone.

"Whoa," I exhaled, resting a hand over my bump.

"Was that..." Alex started, but his voice faded out briefly. "Was that a contraction?"

I panted, wiping dabs of sweat from my forehead. "Holy shit," I whispered.

I looked up at Alex, who was still holding onto the towel with wide eyes. I was temporarily mad at him for using a white towel to clean up my mess, but when I saw it wasn't stained and the liquid that came out of me was clear, I gasped.

"My water broke," I said, so loud my voice echoed in the small room.

"Yeah," Alex said, nodding wildly. "He's coming."

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