The boy next door

Growing the Hood family

Calum and I walked into the airport and looked around. I sighed as I looked at him. I smiled at the sight of Dove asleep on his shoulder, gripping her blanket as her chin rested against his neck.
"Your flight is delayed, babe." I mumbled, gently rubbing her cheek.
"That's okay. It means I get to spend more time with you and her asleep on me." He smiled, moving a strand of hair out her face and replacing it with a kiss.
"We better check your luggage in anyway and meet up with the other guys." I sighed.
"Come on then." He muttered, walking towards the check in desk. We checked his luggage in and walked through the airport.
"Hey guys." Luke smiled as he stood up and hugged me.
"How is my adorable little niece?" He smiled at Dove.
"Asleep." Calum chuckled.
"That I can see." He returned, kissing her cheek. I looked back and smiled as Martha, Luke's wife stood up.
"Hey love." She smiled as she hugged me.
"Hey. Where are the twins?" I asked.
"At home. They couldn't be bothered to see dad off, even though he's going to be gone for a month." She rolled her eyes.
"Sounds like them." I chuckled.
"Is it okay to join the party?" I turned around to see Michael and Ashton walking towards us with their families.
"Hey guys." I smiled as I hugged them.
"Good to see you, Y/N." Michael smiled.
"And you." I returned.
"Plane 3108 is ready for dispatch." The intercom sounded.
"That's us, boys." Ashton sighed. I nodded as I walked up to Calum and Dove.
"Time to go, baby girl." He whispered in her ear.
"You going to wake her up?" I asked, running my hands through her hair.
"No, I don't want her to cause a scene." He shrugged. I nodded at him.
"Daddy loves you so much and he'll be back before you know it. I love you princess." He whispered in her ear before placing a kiss on her head. I wrapped my arms around her and gently took her off of him. He gently took my face and pressed our lips together.
"I love you so much, okay? I'll be back soon." He whispered against my lips. I nodded as I broke the kiss.
"I love you too. She'll be alright." I spoke. He sighed and nodded as he started to walk towards the plane doors. He looked back at me bed gave me a small smile.
"Goodbye Y/N. I love you." He choked.
"I love you too." I nodded, biting my lip in an attempt to hold back tears. He gave me a small nod before going through the doors and disappearing from sight.

I opened my eyes as the sun shone through the windows. I stretched out and yawned. I sat up and looked at the time. 8:45am. I smiled. Calum's flight had landed at 7:45am so he should be back any minute. Suddenly, the door opened and Dove toddled in.
"Mummy! Wake up! Daddy is nearly home!" She squealed as she climbed onto the bed. I sat up as she crawled onto my lap.
"Is that right? You looking forward to seeing him?" I asked the excited two year old.
"Yeah." She giggled. I chuckled at her and lifted her up as I stood from the bed. I walked through the apartment with her on my hip. Suddenly, the doorbell rang. I looked at Dove.
"You want to answer it?" I asked. She nodded excitedly.
"Okay then." I chuckled as I put her down. As soon as her feet hit the ground, she ran to the door and reached up to the door handle before turning it and opening the door.
"Daddy!" She squealed as she jumped into Calum's arms, making him drop his bags.
"Dove!" He smiled as he picked her up and started to kiss all over her face, making her giggle. He looked at me.
"Hey baby." He smiled as he pressed our lips together.
"Hey, sorry we weren't there, you know how nervous Dove gets around your fans." I spoke.
"It's okay. I'd rather you guys stay at home than get mobbed by fans." He shrugged as he sat down with Dove on his lap. I sat next to him and brought my legs to the cushion. I lent my arm against the head pillow and rested my head against my hand as I looked at Calum and Dove.
"I'm pregnant." I admitted. Calum looked at me with wide eyes.
"You're what?" He scoffed.
"I'm four months along." I admitted. He gulped.
"Why didn't you tell me before now?" He asked.
"Because you were away on tour and I didn't want to burden you with the extra stress." I shrugged. He smiled.
"It's great news." He smiled as he kissed me.
"Do you know the gender yet?" He asked.
"No. I've got a doctors appointment tomorrow and I wanted you to be with me when I found out." I spoke. He nodded before looking at Dove.
"Does she know?" He asked. I nodded.
"What does she think about it?" He questioned.
"She's happy that she's going to be a big sister." I smiled. He returned it before pecking my lips.
"And I'm happy that I'm going to be a dad again." He chuckled.