Isaac glanced around. The house was quiet, where was December? For more then four months they have been living together, seeing Davey and Zac moved out to live with Taylor and I. "Hey Dee?" he questioned, looking around for a second time. The sunlight that usually welcomed him in the morning was absent as well. He could hear the wind howling, and he could sense the rain was hitting the windows. Silent, he rubbed his hands together as he left the bedroom he and December share. As he approached the living room, he stopped at the thermostat, turning it up to seventy-five degrees. He knew the day was going to be a cold on, maybe even snow would come. Just maybe.
- -
Turning back toward the living room, his eyes searched every curve of the room. In the corner of the room, curled up in a ball on the window seat, was December. Her soft brown hair was held back in a sloppy bun, her short strands of hair hanging around her face. Her angelic face, he thought to himself. Her knees were brought up close to her chest, her arms snuggled up against her chest as well. He stood there, watching her breath. How could he fall in love with her, so fast. When he met her, he was still trying to get over the loss of Cassady, the shock of Cassady, the love he felt for Cassady. He sighed then, shoving his hands in his pajama pant pockets and slowly made his way over to December. Oh God, how he loved her. She just made his heart soar when she looked in his eyes, even when he couldn't be with her, just thinking about her made him happy. He treasured her with all his heart, and he was proud of her for putting up with him for so long. He isn't easy to live with, and he knows that, then again, he wasn't easy to be in love with either. But, again, Dee took him on. She would hold her head up high for him, even if she felt low herself.
"Do you have any idea how wonderful you are?" He whispered softly to her, as he sat on the window seat beside her. He leaned over, taking her in his arms, to keep her warm. Her cheeks were pale, and her lips red, damn, she's beautiful. "I don't know what I would do without you."
"I do," Dee whispered back, turning her head to look up at him, "You would do anything you could do to get me back."
"In my arms," he finished her sentence for her, before kissing her forehead and resting his head atop hers. "Do you want to stay in today?"
"Mmm, a mental health day." she murmured in response. He chuckled, before rocking her softly and closing his eyes. This is where he wanted to stay, for the rest of his life.
- - - -
Three hours later, they had both woken up at the same time. The wind was hitting the window at full speed, and the nose frightened her. She had gasped, and when she jumped, she accidentally woke Isaac from his gentle slumber.
"So, I guess we have no choice but to stay home."
"What else would you rather do?" Ike questioned her, staring into her eyes from across the table.
"I could always go to the zoo."
"In the rain?" He laughed, watching her shrug in response. "That's always an idea." She smiled at him as she sipped her orange juice. She tried to keep her gaze on either her glass or his face, because she couldn't watch him eat. He had made eggs, and with the eggs, he put ketchup. Can you believe it? He put ketchup on his eggs, and it made her queasy. Of course, while she was in the shower, he made her eggs as well, her cheese eggs. He didn't put ketchup though, he knew better then that.
"Yeah, it is." Silence ran between them, as they sat, watching each other watch each other. "So," she started, "what do you think about this whole pregnancy thing?"
"Personally, I think it's great. Amanda and Taylor, god, like we didn't expect it. Their life together is a typical fairy tale," he paused to sip his milk, wiping his lip with his hand before beginning again, "As to Zac and Davey's situation, I hope their ready for it. They both know it's a big step for them, and I know Zac must be nervous about it. I don't really think the whole idea of being a father at nineteen has really sunk in yet."
"He'll get use to it." December said, biting her lip, "I'm not really sure what to think about it all. Taylor is going to make a great father, and I know Mandy is going to love being a mother to death, but I think they have their own doubts floating in the back of their minds." she paused, licking her lips as she got up from the table to put her empty plate in the sink. She turned to face Isaac, as she started to unload the clean dishes from the dish rack. "I think Davey is more nervous about being a mother, then Zac is about being a father. He's going to love to do things with the baby, and from the moment he finds out if its a boy or a girl, he's going to be fully thrown into reality. Of course, being who he is, he'll stand by Davey the whole way. Even when she gets depressed about having this baby. I know they love each other enough to stay strong through all this."
"I hope so." Isaac said, getting up and bringing his dishes to December. "I'm just happy your not pregnant. That would just be too weird."
"How can I be pregnant?" Dee chuckled, teasing him. "Once was enough."
"Haha, you think so." he replied, wrapping his arms around her waste and pulling her against him. "Dare to try me?"
"Dare me?" she leaned close to him, raising her mouth for his.
"Double dare you."
"Your on." she giggled, pressing her mouth to his.
- - - -
I sat at home, confused and scared. Sammy and Davey are both with me. Sammy, although, is in the kitchen, dishing out big bowls of ice cream. Ice cream I asked her to bring. After seeing Matt yesterday, I really didn't want to go out. Just my luck, I'd see him again, and it would be even more painful to deal with.
"I have an idea," Sam called from the kitchen, "Why don't we pick out baby names?"
"That's a good idea, actually." Davey agreed, her eyes darting around the living room. "Where're you put the baby name books?"
"Mm, I dunno. Check under the couch." I replied, watching her crawl over to the couch. We had both been sprawled out in our pajama's, in the middle of the living room floor. We tried calling Dee earlier, right before the rain started to get bad, but no one picked up. I don't know why, but I didn't let it worry me.
"Ah, got them." Davey exclaimed victoriously.
"And I've got the ice cream. Big bowls for everyone!" Sammy said, carrying three bowls into the room. She leaned down toward me, handing me a big pastel pink bowl.
"Extra hot fudge, yumm. Just what I need." I giggled, quickly filling my mouth with the first spoonful. Sammy sat down before she handed Davey her bowl of ice cream.
"Okay, boy names or girl names?"
"Girl." Both Davey and I replied. We all giggled, and Davey gave us each a thick baby name book. "I have a pen and paper for names we like." Davey stated, her mouth full. I sucked on my ice cream as I started to skim through the book I had rested on my belly. "Here's a cute one, Alexia."
"Yuck, I hate that name." I replied.
"I think it's cute. Especially if she turns out bright blonde like Zac use to be."
"Yeah, I know. I'm putting it on the list."
"Go for it."
"Oh," I said, "Averil. That's a cute one."
"Ummm, nah. Too 70's."
"You think?" I questioned Sammy. She nodded. Great, keep looking, I thought to myself, nibbling on another spoon full of ice cream. I really hope my baby is a girl, and I really hope she gets blessed with Taylor's talents. She'd be beautiful. "Belle, or Bella." I like those, write those down." I told Davey, not wanting either of them to comment on the names I just picked.
"I bet you picked Belle because of Beauty and The Beast," Davey giggled. I snickered at her. Haha, funny.
"No, I just really like the name."
"Beverly. That's a cute one." Sammy suggested, "Blair, thats cute too." I nodded, I like Blair.
"Caprice!" Davey laughed, reading from the book.
"Yuck!" Sammy teased. I have to admit, I'm having fun. Hanging out with two out of three of my best friends, picking out beautiful names for my beautiful baby to come. "Cassidy? Carter? Carson?"
"I like Carter." I said, licking my lips. "Write that down." I instructed Dave once again.
"Connor, what do you think of that one?"
"Ick!" I replied.
"Ahh, it's alright. I wouldn't name my kid that." Sam honestly answered.
"Dakota, Devyn?"
"Cute," both Sam and I agreed. "How about Ebony?"
"Ooh, cute one. I like that." Davey said, scribbling on her paper.
"Paris, I love the name Paris, right that down. And Venice too."
"Venice? I don't think Taylor will go for that." Davey suggested. I shrugged, letting her know I didn't care.
"Put Gwyn, with a Y instead of an E down."
"With a Y? That's cute."
"Morgan!" I shrieked, "I love that name!"
"Gee, if you like that and Paris so much, why not name the kid Morgan-Paris?" Sammy suggested, full out teasing me. I thought for a minute, thats actually a good idea.
"Yea, that's wicked cute. Put that down."
"You've got to be kidding me."
"Nope." I replied, listening to Davey sigh in agitation. "Write these down too: Hunter, Emlyn, Dymind, Conception," I paused, giving her time to write it out. "D-Y-M-I-N-D is how I want Diamond spelt. And Emyln is E-M-Y-L-N."
"I know."
"Okay, just checking."
"Any more?" Sammy teased.
"Yea, ready?" I glanced over the page, picking names as I went along. "I-M-O-G-Y-N. Lizze, Jade, Marion," hmm, anymore? Yep! Ee, these are so cute. "Mercedes."
"Ooh, I like that one. That one is so cute." Sammy said, Davey agreeing with her.
"Hey, I'm not done." I laughed, filling my mouth with more ice cream, "Modesty, Megyn, thats with a Y instead of A, and make it with an I as well. List it twice." I instructed her, just to make sure she didn't miss anything out. I plan on showing this list to Taylor as soon as he gets home. "Nayda, Morgana, Octavia, Odette, October," I paused, "Ooh, October is cute, put a star by that one."
"Okay, want me to put Tobey as a nick name?"
"Tobey's cute, I like that one Amanda."
"Yea, go for it," I replied, "Parker, Patience, P-H-Y-L-A-D-E-L-P-H-Y-A for the spelling of Philadelphia, Psyche, Raine, Quinn, Quinntess, Rome, Pallas." I paused again, looking at Sammy, she was giggling. "What?"
"You could make a baby name book for the kid."
"I know," I giggled. "What do you think of Saige?"
"Ick," Davey said, Sam disagreeing with her.
"Silver, Starr, Skye, Tabby, Tayce."
"Tayce? Don't put that, you'll call her Tay and poor Taylor will get all confused." Sammy smiled, licking her lips free of any dribble of fudge.
"OKay, well, there's my list." I sighed, handing my bowl of ice cream to Sammy. She held it, and held onto my arm as I attempted to stand up. She stood up, and held me up. I thanked her, "I'm getting tired. I'll be in bed, keep that paper out so Taylor can see it when he comes home."
"Alright, Good-night," both Davey and Sam said, as I turned and walked away, yawning.
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