Destiny

Chapter 1

A/N: I had so much fun writing Fate! I'm so glad for how many readers/viewers I had even though all didn't comment their thoughts. Thank you for those of you who commented at the end of the very last chapter of the book. I hope you will enjoy the sequel just as much. 

Maya POV

Lucas and I signed a lease on a new apartment 2 weeks after High School Graduation. We had went through several different ones but fell in love with this one. It was nice sized, had three bedrooms, and had beautiful view of the City. We didn't tell McKenzie about the baby right away because we wanted to make sure we got to a certain point in the pregnancy where things had a very good chance of going well and I wouldn't miscarry. She isn't happy about it and who could blame her? Lucas has been the only male figure in her life and like it or not she just turned 7 on July 10th which was 10 days ago so she is still very young. I spoke to Topanga about how to handle it and she told me that Riley reacted the same way when they told her they were expecting Auggie. She suggested that we continue to talk to her and also get her books about when a new baby comes along. Even though McKenzie wasn't our child who was going to have a new sibling we treated the situation as such because she's the baby of the family right now. 

Lucas and I start classes at NYU in a few weeks. I was now 18 weeks pregnant and starting to show. We want to find out the sex but have to wait until next week for our appointment. I was in the middle of unpacking some boxes when I felt movement in my stomach. 

"LUCAS!" I yelled and he came running out of the bedroom.

"What? What's wrong?" he said as he kneeled down to my level. 

"Give me your hand." I said as I placed his hand on my stomach. "Do you feel that?" 

Lucas looked at me with a huge grin on his face "Our baby is moving." he said as he looked me and smiled. 

"So it's normal then?" I asked for reassurance. 

"Yes, it's more than normal. I'm so amazed by all of this. Our love created this little small bean in your tummy. " he said as he brushed his hand along my cheek. 

"I'm getting excited about it. " I said to him with a smile. 

"Me too.  I still feel so bad about how I treated you when you told me." he said and I kissed him softly. 

"It's okay Huckleberry. Please don't worry about it. Mom was right you were just in shock. I know that you love me and didn't mean what you said." I said to him with a smile. 

"I know and that's why I love you. You'are so understanding of me." he said as he gently kissed me. "Are we going to stay here tonight or go back to my moms or your moms?" 

"Why not just stay here?" I mean it looks like a tornado went through but you got the bed set up for us and the blankets are here." I replied. "And the furniture and everything is here." 

"I think that sounds perfect. I mean you're right we basically just need to unpack everything." 

I continued to unpack the living room supplies and set up some things on the table while Lucas worked in the kitchen. We decided we would get to the bedroom later on. 

"Lucas, do you think McKenzie is going to be mad at me forever?" I said as I decided to take a little break and rest on the couch. 

Lucas looked up from as he was unpacking some of the dishes from the box. "She'll get over it. Mom said she's been talking to her." he replied. 

"You know what I was thinking?" I said to him as an idea popped in my head that may help Kenzie get used to the idea of us having a baby. 

"What's that?" he asked with a questioning look on his face.

"Lets take her to the doctors appointment when we find out the sex." I suggested. "Maybe when she sees the baby on the screen it will make a difference for her." 

"I think that's a great idea Maya. I'll talk to Mom about it." he said with a smile. 

Lucas continued unloading some of the kitchen items and I told him I was going to get a shower.  I walked into our bedroom was surprised that he had some of our clothes laying out on the bed. I was in the middle of undressing and stopped after I took my pants and shirt off leaving me onl in my bra and underwear. I noticed myself in the mirror and walked over to it. My little belly really was starting to protrude outward. It was insane to think that me and Lucas did this. 

I placed my hands on my stomach began to rub what little bump I had.  I smiled as I looked down at it. "I don't know if you can hear me yet  but if you can I just want you to know that Mommy can't wait to meet you. I don't think Daddy realizes this yet but I'm already so much in love with you. I already feel so much love for you and you aren't even here yet." 

"I think Daddy does." Lucas said and I turned to look at him surprised that he was standing there. I smiled and rolled my eyes at him. 

"How long have you been standing there?" 

"Just long enough to hear everything you just said." he replied as he walked over to me and grabbed my hand pulling me over to the bed.  

"You come to check on me?" I asked him because I figured that he hadn't heard the water running yet and was probably wondering what I was doing.

"Yep. Here, lay down for a minute." he said and I looked at him confused but did as he asked. 

Lucas sat down beside me as I laid on my back on the bed. I watched as he placed his hands on my little bump. 

"You're probably wondering what I'm doing." Lucas began as he rubbed my bump. "I actually have been reading up on pregnancy. You know because I just want to be informed about everything that I can. The baby actually can start to hear you at 18 weeks. He or she will hear Mommy's voice more than Daddy's" 

"Daddy, Huckleberry is melting my heart. I've read a little bit up on it." I said with a smile. 

Lucas smiled then leaned down and placed a small kiss on my bump. 

"Hi, baby it's Daddy. I don't know if you can hear me as good as you heard Mommy but I want you to know I love you and I also can't wait to meet you. I'm going to teach you all kinds of things and one of the first will be that you can help me troll Mommy like she does me." 

I snorted "Good luck, with that Ranger Rick." I chuckled. 

"Does that sound good baby? I think we'll make a great team." he said and then seconds later I felt a small kick. 

Lucas started laughing uncontrollably and I just sat there glaring at him. "Did my baby actually just kick for you?" I said and he just continued laughing. 

"You mean our baby? And yes I think that was definitely OUR baby saying 'Yes Daddy, I'll help you.'" Lucas said as he continued to chuckle. 

"You're so lucky I love you. I can't believe our baby just kicked for you but not me." I pouted. 

"You're so cute when you pout." he said as he leaned up and kissed me. "I love you." 

"I love you too." I said with a smile. 

"You know Maya, I've seen you naked how many times now? But I just got to tell you that you so gorgeous with this little bump. You're glowing." he said and I blushed. 

"Promise me that  you will still tell me that when I weigh 500 pounds and start to really look like a whale?" I  replied and he chuckled. 

"I promise. Go get your shower then come back and cuddle with me. I'll get the bed made." 

I leaned up and kissed him again then went to shower. Lucas always knew how to make me feel so special and loved. Even while pregnant he knew how to make me feel beautiful. I showered and went out he was waiting for me as I got dressed. I ended up putting one of his shirts on and then got into bed with him. I cuddled into him and he held me closely to him. Home would always be in his arms.