Ellie’s POV

It’s about two weeks since we found out that we’re expecting, and I’ve had a lot of time to think, and we have had a lot of deep conversations. C.J had told me many times that he is in it for the long run, and that he wants to be my Alpha officially. C.J is also ecstatic at the thought of our baby, and after these past two weeks of accepting it and getting over my initial fears, I am also super excited about this baby. It might be early and unplanned, but oftentimes so are the best things in life.

I have been non stop googling everything about pregnancy, and even about some teen parents' experiences. We decided that I would continue going to school until I couldn’t anymore, and then I would take online classes until I graduated or until I felt ready to go back. C.J said that he could afford a babysitter, or even bring our baby to work with him if I wanted. We were waiting to tell our parents, and everyone else just in case something happens. There is one thing that is a little concerning to me, and that is the fact that I am starting to notice the slightest baby bump. Most people probably wouldn’t suspect anything, or even notice it unless they were really looking for it, but judging from all these websites and other people’s baby bump pictures I shouldn’t even be showing yet. I mean I am super skinny, but I didn’t think that it would affect anything. I eat healthily, but I just have a really fast metabolism. Maybe I’m just being paranoid and imagining things. Even C.J who has been closely monitoring my stomach hasn’t noticed anything. I’m sure that if anything is wrong our new doctor who is going to be with us throughout the pregnancy will let us know.

One thing that hasn’t changed though is that my boobs still hurt, and I’m still getting super nauseous. I don’t actually throw up most days, instead I just feel like I’m going to which is almost worse in a way. I’ve also been really horny which I’m sure C.J appreciates. Speaking of C.J he has been so good at comforting me, and making sure that I’m healthy and happy. If I thought that he was protective and possessive before well I was wrong. Ever since he found out that I was pregnant he has gotten even more protective. When I have to leave his apartment to go home or go to school, he pouts and tries to keep me in his arms. Sometimes I find it cute, and others not so much.

Today was the day that C.J is going to be meeting my whole family, or at least my siblings and their families. He was a little nervous because he said that he really wants them to like him. I kissed his cheek, and promised him that as long as he acted like himself then they would love him. I mean my parents practically wish he was their own son. If anyone should be nervous it’s me. Since C.J was meeting my family today, he said that it was only fair if I met his parents tomorrow. I agreed, and now I kind of regretted it.

I put on a flowy shirt, and a pair of denim shorts. C.J wanted to wear a suit, but I told him that he would without a doubt be made fun of by them for the rest of his life if he did. So he decided on some jeans, and a nice blue button down. He gave me a quick peck and told me that I looked beautiful, and then we left.

When we got there it looked like everyone else was already there. I held C.J’s sweaty hand tightly, and opened the door slowly. Everyone stopped to stare at us when we walked in, and I knew that C.J was a little uncomfortable. My parents came up to us and took their turns hugging both of us. When he bent down to let my mom kiss his cheek I knew that he had relaxed a little. Out of all my siblings Jonathan was the first to approach us. I gave him a warning look that he all but ignored.

“So you’re the Alpha that broke my baby brother’s arm and then decided you wanted him?” I wanted to smash my head into a wall

“I promise I had no intention of hurting your brother nor will I ever” That seemed to be all it took for Jonathan to warm up the C.J and since he had Jonathan’s approval the rest of my sibling’s pretty much approved straight away. I let out a breath that I didn’t know I was holding in. I was about to smile when Drew just had to open his big mouth.

“Dude how does that even work? Like I’m surprised that you didn’t break Ellie the first time you guys you know what’d” Everyone smacked him upside the head, and he winced while rubbing his poor brainless head.

C.J just smiled before shaking hands with him, “And you must be Drew. Ellie has told me a lot about you”.

Everyone snickered, while Drew pouted and went to our mom. He was always such a mommy's boy and he had never grown out of it. People took turns getting to know C.J and he looked less overwhelmed at this point, so I went to the kitchen to go help my mom cook like usual. When I came back out to the backyard I laughed at the sight of my little nieces and nephews using C.J as a jungle gym. C.J seemed to be enjoying himself as much as they were, and I just knew that he would be such a good dad. My heart warmed at the thought of him playing with our kids like this one day.

Dinner went great, and I decided to stay home tonight to spend more time with my family that I haven’t seen in a while, and C.J went back to his apartment. I went to sleep super content, and ready to face tomorrow.

C.J’s POV

As much as I hated being apart from Ellie, him staying at his parent’s house provided me with the opportunity to continue things that I didn’t want him to know about yet. It was nothing bad, but I just wanted to surprise him. I’ve been looking into houses that are similar to my parents house, but in a different neighborhood. We would still be super close to everyone, just in a different part of town. My apartment was great and served its purpose as a home for a single Alpha, but we were starting a family and I wanted a place that our kids could grow up in, and where Ellie and I would grow old in. I had also been looking at engagement rings for Ellie, and I know people might call me insane or say that I was doing it just because he was pregnant, but they would be wrong. I mean sure, the pregnancy might have sped up the process, but I knew from our very first date that Ellie was the one for me. I remember one day I was at work, on my computer and before I even realised it I had clicked on a jewelry store. My original intent was to buy him a necklace or some earrings, but somehow I found myself looking at engagement rings, and when I really thought about it the thought of me proposing and wanting to be with Ellie for the rest of my life didn’t seem like a random thought.

I knew that Ellie, despite being very modest, loved his fashion to stand out. He loved looking like a million bucks, and having people notice it. So I knew that the ring that I bought him would have to stand out, but still be elegant and classy rather than gaudy and obnoxious. I knew that Ellie wouldn’t care about what kind of ring that I got him or if I even got him one at all, but I really wanted one of the symbols of our relationship to be one he loved and cherished.

I actually have to hurry up, and go get Ellie in a little bit because we have to go meet my parents. We were originally supposed to go to their house, but then something happened with the plumbing that had to be fixed. I’m pretty sure that it was my mom trying to put too much stuff in the garbage disposal again, but she will never admit it. So now we are going to meet up at one of our favorite restaurants. It’s a little fancy, so I told Ellie to dress up which I’m sure that he was excited for. I really can’t wait until he starts to show, and I just want to tell the whole world about our baby, but I understand that the chances of miscarriage are high and that it’s better for everyone if we wait until we are further down the road to let everyone know. Now I just have to figure out a way to hide stuff from my detective mother. Today was going to be a long day. Yesterday we met Ellie’s family for dinner, but today we are meeting my parents for lunch.

Ellie came out of his house in a stunning emerald green manhattan slip dress, which he paired with sparkly gold heels. I wanted to sweep him off his feet, and have my way with him, but I don’t think that Ellie would appreciate that right now.

When we got to the restaurant, it looked like we beat my parents here so we waited in the seating area in the front of the restaurant. Ellie clung to my arm and I rubbed his thigh trying to ease his nerves. I gave him a quick kiss on the cheek just as my parents walked in. Of course the two of them being dramatic as ever looked as if they were strutting down a runway rather than into the doorway of a restaurant for lunch.

“Constantine honey, I’m so sorry we’re late. Your dad couldn’t figure out which pair of shoes to wear” Yup that sounds about right. Nine times out of ten when the two of them were late it was due to a fashion issue.

“It’s fine mom we only got here a couple of minutes ago” At the mention of another person, both of their attention shifted from me to Ellie who was close behind me.

“Oh you must be the lovely Ellie. Constantine has told us so much about you and as much as he told us of your looks, I could have never imagined you to be so adorable. My constantine has certainly struck gold” Both mine and Ellie’s cheeks lit up bright red. Why is my mom so embarrassing? Before the conversation could continue, the hostess brought us to our table.

My mom and Ellie seemed to be getting along really well, and they had a lot in common. My mom loved Ellie’s dress, and she was surprised that it fit him so nicely considering it was a cheaper brand. She basically told all of us that after lunch we would be going shopping, and Ellie agreed with her whole heartedly. My dad and I shared pained looks, but didn’t dare to go against the two of them. My dad was a lot quieter than my mom, but I could tell that he enjoyed Ellie’s presence just as much as my mom was. My parents had always wanted an omega child for them to play dress up with, and spoil so Ellie was a dream come true for the both of them. Like usual Ellie was soaking up the attention, and I was happy that they all liked each other and felt comfortable around each other.

After lunch, we headed to one of my mom’s favorite shopping districts. It was a little annoying because people kept recognizing them, and stopping us for pictures and autographs. My parents weren’t annoyed though because they love meeting fans, and genuinely care about the people who look up to them. They recognize that the reason that they are able to do what they love, and be successful is because of these people so they never turn them down. Some people even recognized me, and asked for a picture of all of us even Ellie. I bet that the media will have a lot of fun with those pictures, but I shouldn’t be afraid to live my life, and I’m not going to hide my relationship either.

When mom and Ellie were busy in the changing rooms, my dad sat down next to me and said, “I like him C.J. I can tell that he makes you happy, just like your mother does to me. Hopefully he doesn’t give you headaches like your mother does to me though”

I laughed, we both knew just how high maintenance my mother could be at times, “Thanks dad, I’m glad you approve because I really think that he’s the one”

Just as I finished talking, Ellie came out of his room wearing an off the shoulder romper that fit him just slightly too big. He pouted at me with his arms crossed, “Everything is too big C.J”

“Don’t fret Ellie dear, I can make you a whole line of clothes just for you, but only if you agree to model this line for me” I could see that Ellie was buzzing with excitement, and my dad chuckled when Ellie gave him a big hug. My dad hugged him back just as happy.