Falling Fast and Breathing Hard

Today's the day Kris is gonna meet Mary and I hope she doesn't freak out.

"I'm meeting Kris today?"

"Yes. You're gonna meet him at lunch." I said with a smile.

"I'm excited! I'm gonna meet the love of your life and the father of your unborn child."

I blushed a little and kept on smiling.

"I can't wait for him to meet you. He's so happy about me socially going out and finding friends."

When we headed to lunch a few hours later, we sat there for only a couple minutes when he arrived. I wrapped his arms around his neck while he wrapped his around my waist and a quick kiss to the lips. We sat down and I introduced them.

"Mary, this is Kris."

"Kris, this is Mary."

"Nice to meet you." he said, shaking her hand.

"Nice to meet you too." she said.

"So, Athena says you moved here from North Carolina?"

"Yeah, I left because I needed somewhere new. I figured I'd really thrive outside of North Carolina. Pittsburgh seemed like the perfect city for that."

"That's great."

She smiled.

"Thanks."

The rest of lunch went too fast and then I had to leave him.

"I don't wanna go back to work."

He laughed.

"I wish you could come home with me, but I bet the rest of the day will go by quickly."

"I hope you're right. I love you."

"I love you, too."

He leaned down to kiss me and I kissed back.

"I'll see you tonight." he said giving me a hug.

"See ya then."

That night, I came home feeling crappy. Kris had decided to meet me there because that's just how sweet he is, even more so as I'm pregnant with his child.

"Athena?" he asked as I walked into the kitchen.

"Hey." I said quietly.

"What's wrong?"

"I just don't feel good. That's all."

"Wanna lay down?"

I nodded as he hugged me. Later that evening, I had eaten and went to bed with Kris.

"Feeling better?"

"Yeah." I said, leaning into him.

"I enjoyed meeting Mary today."

"You did?"

"Yep. I really liked her. She reminds me of you when you moved here."

I blushed and smiled.

"Good. I like her too."

He smiled.

"I love you."

"I love you, too."

A month later, everything had been moved from my apartment to Kris'. Unfortunately, he would hardly let me help, considering I'm pregnant. The thing is though, I'm only three months along and hardly into my second trimester. I didn't fuss too much; I love him, he's mine and he's gonna be a father. Tonight, the Pens were playing their season opener and first game of the season at CONSOL Energy Center against the Flyers. It was gonna be quite the game and I was absolutely ready for it. There honestly wasn't much to cheer about besides every save by Flower. When it came to the second, there wasn't anything to cheer about unless you were a Flyers fan; Briere and Betts scored. I was irritated to say the least. In the third, we got a goal from TK which Kris assisted on before Giroux scored, which ended up being the game-winner after Goose scored the final goal on the power-play.

Want me to meet you at home? I texted.

Yeah. See you soon. I love you!

K. I love you too!

I smiled and put my phone away.

"Happy?" Mary asked, stating the obvious.

"Very happy." I said, getting up.

I headed home and immediately changed before waiting for Kris in our bed.

"Athena?"

"I'm in the bedroom!"

He locked the door and quickly made his way into our room.

"Hey babe." he greeted, kissing me on the cheek.

"Hey. Wish I could say great game, but I can't; I can say great assist though. Does that sound weird?"

"Not really. Thank you."

"You're welcome."

I continued reading my book as he changed. He sat beside me when he was done.

"Whatcha reading?"

"None of your business." I said with a smirk.

"That's a terrible title."

I laughed.

"Not telling you."

"S'il vous plaît?"

He looked adorable.

"Ok. Pride and Prejudice."

"Why didn't you just tell me?"

"I just felt like messing with you."

"Oh really?"

"Really." I said, getting closer to his face.

He attacked my lips and pulled me on top of him, along with tossing my book across the room.

"Excuse me?"

"What?"

"That was my book! Don't throw my stuff!"

"Sorry." he said, kissing my neck.

"You better be."

"I am and I won't do it again."

"Promise?"

"Promise."

"Good."

We made out for a few minutes, but it didn't go any farther than that. We watched tv for a while until I fell asleep; I had a long day.

It was nearly April and I was due any day now. I had gained twenty-five pounds and for the past two weeks, I've been pretty much bed-ridden. I hate it so much; I'd rather be working right now because time passes much faster. I felt so miserable; Royden just needs to come out already. Yep. We're having a boy and Kris couldn't be happier; I'm thinking he can't wait to put skates on him and teach him how to ice-skate and play hockey; I was really looking forward to it.

"Hey, Athena." he said kissing me on the lips after entering the room.

"Hey."

"How are you, Royden?"

He kicked.

"I'm assuming you're good then. I hope you know this: Je t'aime et ta maman et je ne peux pas attendre de vous rencontrer." he said before kissing my stomach.

I teared up a bit. He just said I love you and your mommy and I can't wait to meet you.

"Could you help me get up? I need to pee."

"Of course."

He helped me up and led me to the bathroom. Once I peed, I didn't feel like getting up again.

"Ugh."

"What?" he asked, coming into the room.

"I don't wanna get up." I pouted.

He just laughed.

"You're horrible. Why are you laughing?" I asked, smacking him on the arm.

"You're funny."

"You're an asshole."

He laughed more. I gave him the look.

"You love me. You know you do."

"I do, but that had nothing to do with you being an asshole."

He just shook his head and kissed me.

"I love you."

A few hours later as I was getting ready to eat lunch, my water broke and I began having contractions.

"KRIS!!" I yelled.

He ran in faster than a bullet.

"Yeah?!"

"It's time."

He nodded and helped move me off the bed while balancing my bag on his other shoulder. The ride couldn't have taken longer and the pain couldn't have gotten worse. Scratch that, the pain could and will get worse.

I woke to Kris touching my shoulder, fresh out of the shower. I smiled.

"What time is it?"

"10 AM."

I groaned.

"I don't wanna get up."

"Why?"

"I was having a great dream. It was nearly April and I was due any day. I had gained twenty-five pounds and had been confined to our bed for two weeks. After kissing me, you spoke to our son, Royden, in French, saying, 'I love you and your mommy and I can't wait to meet you.' A few hours later, my water broke and I was having contractions, therefore off we were to the hospital."

"Royden? I like that name."

"So do I. If we have a boy, you wanna name him that?"

"I do. I'll just have to find the perfect middle name."

"Well, we have plenty of time."

Notes

Chapter Title courtesy of Here In Your Arms by HELLOGOODBYE.