My Brother's Best Friend

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"Ryder, I'm fine. You don't have to stand guard." I chuckle at my fiancé as he watches me walk down the stairs of our home.

"But what if you slip and hurt yourself and the baby? I just want to make sure you two are okay." He waits for me at the end and I cup his cheeks, kissing his lips.

"I know you want us the best, and that is why we are going for our first check up today, alright?" He nods and rubs my still flat stomach.

"I can't wait for you to show." God this man.

"Darling, I think you're more nervous and excited than any of us." I tease.

"Of course I am. I always wanted to be a dad, but only if it's with you by my side." I thought he would be unaffected by the nickname, but I can see a light pink coating his cheeks.

"Alright, let's go before we're late."

We put on our shoes and get in the car after locking the front door. He opens the door for me and makes sure that I don't hit my anything before going to his side.

He drives us to the hospital for my appointment and we sit in the waiting room where I get a few angry looks from mothers, especially the ones who don't have a man by their side.

I avert my gaze and look at a few brochura to kill time. After like half an hour a woman came out to call the next person.

"Sophia Grey."

I look at Ryder and he gives me a sheepish look. "Really?"

Nods vigorously and we stand up, going into the room.

I do as the doctor asks me and pull my shirt up and unbutton my pants so she can get access to my stomach. "This might be a bit cold."

She puts the stick with gel on it onto my stomach and looks at the screen in front of her.

I turn my head to see Ryder staring at the screen as well, his eyes widened. He looks at our forming baby like he sees the whole world in front of him.

"You see that, Angel? That's our little Angel." The woman chuckles.

"It's a little hard to make out a body yet. From what I see you're two weeks pregnant. I want you to come for regular check ups. I'll go and print out the ultrasound photo."

She leaves and Ryder scoots closer to me. He takes some paper towel and cleans my stomach then pulls me into a kiss. "I love you so much."

Then he puts his hand on my stomach. "I love you little one."

"I love you Ryder." He rubs his thumb on my hip and looks at me with so much love in his eyes that I think I'm going to melt.

"When we get home, I'll give you my laptop and we'll shop for the nursery together. Of course in unisex colors."

I smile and nod. "Okay. Yeah."

He smiles and in that moment the door opens and the doctor hands us the photos. We get back in the car and drive back home.

Home

I smile at the thought and reach for his hand. He interlocks our fingers without a second thought and gives it a squeeze.

I text Abuela about the check up and she sends me back a text saying she will visit us in a few days and a lot of hearts after that.

Uncle Ricky also texted me that he got us a mover and is bringing the rest of our stuff to the house. I thank him and shut my phone.

"Ryder?" I turn my head to look at him.

"Yes, baby."

"Do you think that I should tell my dad about any of this." He gives me a brief look then turns back to the road.

"I think you should decide that. Whatever decision you make I'll support you."

"Okay, but let's say that you'd be in a situation like this, what would you do?"

He lets out a sigh. "If I was in your place with an idiot brother, a dead beat mother, a somewhat okay dad and an extremely hot fiancè," I cut him off by hitting him on the shoulder slightly.

He lets out a chuckle and continues. "As I was saying, no, I would not tell him because he never stood up for you against your mother. I say it with all respect towards you that if my kid was being treated this way by anyone, I don't care how much that person means to me, I'd end every contact with them even if they have a solid reason to do so."

My eyes glass with tears and I nod. "I don't think I'll tell him."

He pulls over and I look at him in confusion. He cradles my face in hinds ands rubs my cheek. "Don't cry after having the most incredible morning. I do not want to see a single tear in your eyes if it's not from happiness, okay?"

I nod again and he kisses me on the forehead. He pulls back and drives back to our house, taking a short cut to get there faster. We step inside and lay down on the couch with me being on Ryder's chest.

I feel his hands running through my hair and I lean more into him.

"Do you want me to start a warm bath for you, Angel?" I just hum and he takes that as a cue to pick me up and take me into the bathroom.

I hear him open the tap and water gushing out. When the tub is filled he helps me get undressed and into the water. "Is it warm enough?"

"Mhm"

"Alright then, shout if you need me" he presses a kiss onto my forehead before going into our room. I relax a bit in the tub and then get out, dry myself and change into one of his shirts.

I walk into our room and lay down on the bed. He comes in, bringing snack with him. "God, I love you" I take the snacks from you and kiss you.

"I love you. Now relax and eat then I'll give you a massage" he lays next to me.

I look at you and smile. "I can't wait for our baby"

He hugs my waist "Me neither. I'm gonna spoil them rotten." He nuzzles his nose into my neck then puts a hand on my stomach and starts gently rubbing it.

He kisses my neck then starts massaging me. "Sleep my love. I'm sure you are tired."

I snuggle up to him as he keeps kissing my neck and cheek while giving me a massage.

God, I just know he's gonna be the best dad

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