1. Chapter 1 (1/1)

an: hi there! so the following fic came from some idea i had and i warn that it's kind of sad and not so pleasant of a fic i must admit. i'm a bit afraid to post it since in my opinion it's kind of weird but it helped me with writers block and i had fun writing it. nonetheless i hope you like it and reviews would be appreciated, anything will do! enjoy!

set in present time

i wake up hours after having fallen asleep and the

ight lights of the alarm clock read 9 am and i rub my eyes and feel the heat of his body next to mine. i turn around to see the soft features of his face as he's peacefully asleep and he looks so innocent and vulnerable. i carefully push the stray strands of his dark hair away from his eyes and i kiss his forehead softly so i won't wake him and i lay my head back on the soft pillow. i close my eyes and feel his arm wrap around my waist as he shifts in the bed and i smile to myself. i sometimes can't believe that he's mine and we're finally married, yesterday was the happiest day of my life and such an emotional day too. it was perfect though, the whole entire day. the ceremony was simple and sweet and it was obvious that everybody had a fun time at the reception from the delicious food, to the music, the dancing, place for conversation and the warm atmosphere. i feel his warm lips touch my cheek and i smile at the feeling and he nuzzles his face into my neck.

"good morning, wife." he mumbles into my neck and i run my hands through his hair and open my eyes to face his wandering eyes.

"morning, husband." i reply and a smile spreads across his lips.

"how did my beautiful wife sleep?" he asks and we stare at each other while my fingers are caught in his soft hair.

"wonderfully, how about you husband of mine?"

"perfectly, so are you feeling alright?" he goes on and i nod and his hand trails to my growing abdomen.

"i'm excited to find out what this little baby of ours is when we go back home." paul says and i smile at his words.

"so am i." i add and we look down to my small bump.

"if the baby is a girl we're naming her penny or rosie." he says and my smile stays.

"fine, if the baby is a boy then we're naming him levi or zack." i state and he nods with a look that says 'deal'.

his hand leaves my stomach and we wrap our arms around each other and i bury my face into his warm neck. i feel his hand rub my back and i exhale and close my eyes as i'm content and relaxed.

i let my mind wander as i remember how we initially met two years ago and how we started out as friends who met through mutual friends. it was in college where he was going to school for his teaching degree as an english teacher and me a pediatrician which kind of fell through a bit. we saw each other off and on for the next few months until we got each others number and started to go to the mall, movies, concerts and the coffee shop together. we started off as acquaintances, then we evolved into friends, than close friends, and best friends until we realized and acknowledged that we loved each other. it was a hidden feeling for both of us as we feared if we declared it to the other they wouldn't feel the same way and we would wreck our close relationship. luckily we both felt the same way and we've been together for the past year and a half, with our struggles, our accomplishments, our fights, our bickering, our own achievements and our careers flourishing before both of our eyes.

i feel him move so he's laying on his back and i lay on top of him on my side. he pulls the bed sheet over us and i keep my eyes closed while i hear the beating of his strong heart.

"let's name her penny, if the baby's a girl." paul suggests as he tangles his fingers in my hair and i nod in agreement.

silence follows his words as we share heat between our two bodies and his heartbeat starts to lull me to sleep and it easily calms my mind. this is the simple life, being happy and relaxed, in a comfy bed with the one you love.