Thrive

Those two weeks passed faster than I thought they would and now it’s time for me to pick Alex up at the airport. I was beginning to show and that really excited me although I knew it was the start of buying new clothing. I hated waiting as I sat on a chair and tried not to keep my sight in just the direction of the terminal. I must’ve sat there next to my twenty-five week pregnant best friend for fifteen minutes when I saw him walk toward me. I got up and walked a handful of steps, but I wasn’t feeling like rushing toward him like I used to. I wrapped my arms around his neck and took in his scent as I buried my face into it. He lifted me up and wrapped his arms around me as I continued to not let him go. I stayed there for maybe five minutes till I broke the silence.

“I missed you.” I said as I looked up with teary eyes.

A couple tears escaped.

“I missed you, too.”

He wiped my tears and kissed me. I could feel the electricity as I kissed him back.

“Fuck.” I said.

He laughed.

“What?”

“I almost forgot how good you taste. Let me have another.”

I went in for another, clearly amusing him.

“I can see nothing’s changed.”

“Well, just my personality.”

I directed him to my stomach as we separated. I placed his hand there as he felt where my small bump was; a smile appeared.

“Wow.” he said coming back to eye level.

“Wow, indeed.”

“I have a question.”

“Yeah?”

“When can we tell people?”

I smiled as I hoped he would ask that.

“Today, if you’d like. I’ve really been thinking about when I should. I just knew that it’d be after you came home.”

I placed my head into his chest and sighed.

“Are you tired?”

I felt Alex’s arms around me as we swayed.

“Yes. Baby’s kicking my ass.”

He started to laugh.

“Shut up.”

“Ready to go home?”

“Yes. Let’s go meet up with Miranda and Jack. I drove her and I here.”

“Ok.” he said kissing the top of my head.

Even though we rode together, I hugged her again.

“Is someone happy?” she asked.

“Of course I am. I got my man back.” I said, wrapping an arm around his.

Alex, again, was amused.

“Are we all ready to go to baggage claim?”

Once we took care of that and drove them home, we headed to ours as I let him drive while I rested in the passenger seat.

“We’re home.”

“Home.” I said with a sleepy smile.

I unhooked my seatbelt, grabbed my purse and got out of the car. I went to help my husband who was in the trunk getting his suitcase and duffel.

“Can I help?”

“No. I got everything covered, including the door."

“Ok."

I walked to the door with him and waited for him to open it. He was bombarded with the dogs as he shut the door behind us. I was delighted at the sight of Alex and the boys as they sat on the floor together while they jumped all over and licked his face. After a minute, I excused myself to the kitchen as I was parched. I was filling my cup up with water when I felt hands on my hips.

"Hi." I said backing into him.

He slid them onto my belly and I placed my own on his.

"Hi."

"Do you need something?"

"You."

"In what way?"

"Naked. In our bedroom."

All of a sudden, I wasn't tired anymore and I turned around and kissed him.

"How about I get a quick drink of water, then I'll meet you in there?"

"I have a counter offer."

"And what would that be?"

"I wait for you to get a drink and carry you into the bedroom."

I bit my lip.

"I like that better."

He smirked and kissed me. I took a huge drink, set it down then he picked me up and carried me bridal style like on our wedding night into our bedroom. He was extremely gentle as he placed me on the bed which just made me love him more. The kind of sex we have is gonna have to change somewhat, but I don't mind that at all; as long as I'm having sex with Alex, that's all that matters. We removed our clothes quickly and soon he hovered over me and caressed my face before reattaching his lips to mine.

"I love you, Abby."

"I love you, Alex."

He pressed his forehead to mine as I proceeded to run a hand through his hair. I felt his lips travel down my neck to my breasts where he lightly pressed a kiss to each one knowing how sore they were then I felt his hands on my thighs, dangerously close to my pussy. I moaned as his thumb began to rub my clit before he replaced it with his mouth.

“Alex. Fuck.” I said, bucking my hips.

It wasn’t long till I felt two fingers inside me, pumping in and out and I didn’t know how much more I could possibly handle.

“I’m almost-”

I didn’t get to finish what I was saying because I orgasmed as I lifted my hips up then lowered them after I reached it.

“How do you wanna-” he began to ask.

“First of all, you can come up here and kiss me.”

“Yes, my queen.”

I giggled and waited for my kiss. I never get sick of those lips and now is no exception as I was intoxicated.

“Now, before I was so rudely interrupted...” he said after a few seconds of kissing.

I laughed.

“How do you want to do this? Because I know things are different now.”

“Yeah. ‘Cause you can’t lie on top of me while I’m pregnant. That bums me out.”

“Me too.”

I can honestly say that I don’t know who it bums out more, me or him.

“Move off me...”

He moved so my ass was on the edge of the bed and my legs were bent. My legs were on either side of him while he positioned himself at my entrance and had a steady hold on my ass.

“Ready?” he asked.

“Yes.”

I kept my arms on my belly when he entered me.

“Oh my God.” I gasped.

My eyes shut for a brief second before he started a great rhythm; I really needed this.

“Faster.”

“You sure?”

He was so concerned about my wellbeing along with the baby’s.

“Yes.” I said moaning.

He nodded and proceeded to do what I said.

“Thank you.”

My eyes rolled into the back of my head as he pounded into me. His groans and moans made the experience so much better although I didn’t know that was even possible. When we came, I was sweaty and ready for a nap. I didn’t want to move and Alex sensed that after he pulled out.

“You okay?”

“I’m perfect. So fucking perfect.”

I was smiling as I was so content. He moved me enough so that he could lie beside me.

“I missed having sex so much. You have no fucking idea.” I said still panting.

“I missed this, too.”

“You know, I’d love to lie on you right now, but my boobs are sore.”

“You sure there’s nothing I can do?”

After thinking for a second, I sat up and placed myself into his lap, taking hold of his hands and put them on my boobs. He got the picture and began rubbing them causing me to throw my head back. I moaned as my head fell forward and I pressed my hands into his chest.

“Thank you.” I cried.

“Abby?”

“I’m okay. Just continue.”

He paused even after that.

“Please.”

I had tears in my eyes again.

“Alex.”

He started up again and I was really starting to feel relief. A couple minutes later, I felt better and relaxed.

“How you feeling?”

“Good enough that I can lie partially on your chest, but we’re gonna have to lie differently tonight. The pain will be back.”

“Is the pain really that bad?” he asked as I maneuvered so I was lying that way.

“Yeah and it’s only gonna get worse.”

I buried my face into his chest as I felt an arm around me.

“And you’re gonna get through it like you always do.”

I mumbled into his chest and shut my eyes, drifting off to sleep. I woke up a couple hours later to an empty bed.

“Alex? Where’d you go?” I said propping myself up on my elbows.

I saw him walk into our bedroom.

“I was on the phone with my mom. I’m sorry.”

“That’s okay. Oh wait, you didn’t tell her yet, did ya?”

“I’m not telling her without you beside me.”

My heart melted.

“So, she called you then?”

“Yes.”

I smiled and nodded.

“Come sit.”

He sat down and I sat up and kissed him.

“There’s something I need to show you. I’ve been waiting for a couple days to show you it.” I said smiling.

I reached into the nightstand and found the sonogram photo at ten weeks. I held it to my chest for a second before handing it to him. I looked at him very intently while he held it in his hands.

“This is our baby.” he breathed.

“Yes.” I said reaching for his hand.

He took it and held it tightly. Sure, the sonogram photo was small, but that's going to be our baby in a matter of months and that's what most important.

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