Kodi
Don’t hurt her, Tate. She doesn’t let people in easily, and I can see her walls coming down with you. A kid adds another level of complication, so be careful.
Me
I don’t intend to hurt her or our blob. I’m also not going to rush anything, if we progress past co-parenting, then we will take it one step at a time.
In between our texts, I order a delivery of everything I need to make Darcy dinner tonight.
Kodi
Not you too with the Blob. LMFAO
Me
The baby looks like a blob right now so that’s its nickname.
Kodi
You two are odd. Bella is waking up, talk later. <3
I’m cleaning up the last bit of mess I made preparing dinner when I hear the front door click open softly. I wipe my sweaty hands down my pant legs, suddenly nervous that this small gesture is going to cross a boundary for her. Darcy’s footsteps pad gently down the hallway, stopping in the kitchen doorway. Turning to her, she seems frozen in place, taking in the preset spots at the table, the fresh lilies in a vase in the center of the table, the lasagna dish, and a freshly tossed salad sitting next to a platter of garlic bread. For a little personal touch, I grabbed two Coke Icees right before I knew she would arrive, and they are sitting next to our plates, along with glasses of water.
“Dinner made for me twice in the past week? What did I do to deserve this?” She smiles softly before her eyes grow wide. “It smells delicious, lasagna?”
“Yep paired with a salad, no onions, and garlic bread,” I explain, answering her smile with one of my own. I pull her seat out for her before taking my seat across from her.
“Who told you?” She questions, raising an eyebrow at me.
“Told me what exactly?”
“Lilies, lasagna, garlic bread. My three favorite things, I know for a fact I haven’t told you that.” She takes a bite of the lasagna and her eyes roll up into the back of her head. A perfect, gentle little moan escapes her lips as she swallows. My dick responds as it swells, reminding me how I’d like to see her swallow around something else.
“I wanted to do something for you. I know it’s been rough at work recently. I texted Kodi, who helped point me in the right direction when it comes to your favorite food. Though, the lilies I picked out on my own. Lucky guess, I suppose.” I pull at my neck anxiously, feeling my face flush.
“Well this lasagna is delicious, and the flowers are beautiful. Thank you, Tatum.”
“Anytime. Can I ask you something?”
“Of course.”
“Did you want kids? Like, before we found out about our blob.”
She laughs, like wind chimes on a bright summer's day.
“I did. I don’t think I wanted them right now, but I did eventually want one or two, maybe three. I didn’t have siblings, or even cousins growing up. I was always envious of my friends who did.”
“Having siblings is great until they’re both girls and you can’t get into the bathroom in the mornings. Honestly, I didn’t ever plan on having kids.” I pause for a deep breath, because I’ve never shared this next part with anyone before. “It's not because I didn’t want to be a father, rather I didn’t see how my lifestyle could adapt well enough for those kinds of changes. Like, beforehand I didn’t think I would ever settle down with someone or want to sacrifice parts of my lifestyle—like getting a car that can hold a car seat.”
“And now?” She asks, her voice timid.
“And now, I see that I was wrong. It’ll be worth it, getting to hang out with our kid like Mav does with Bella. Seeing you blossom into the best mom and getting to co-parent with you feels right.”
“You think I’m going to be the best mom?” Her pale skin taking on a pink hue.
“I do. Our little blob won the mom lottery.” I smile. “Have you thought about how you want your career to fit in?”
She takes a moment before responding, carefully choosing how she wants to answer the question.
