Don't Need Them - John Laurens x Reader {DISCONTINUED}

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~ time skip: December 20 ~

Your POV

I was quite surprised to say I wasn't more of a mess already. I had a few mood swings here and there, but they weren't dramatic. But the morning sickness. Dear God I hated it.

The thing about morning sickness and nausea was that it got worse as the time progressed. At least until the third month, or "second trimester" (This may sound weird but I've actually been doing pregnancy research... needless to say I've been enlightened. Now things can be more accurate, yay!). I was glad the second trimester was coming up, but then that meant even more things going on.

Speaking of morning sickness though, I had just woken up to that. Lovely.

Luckily, John was quick to react, like usual. I was grateful for him being so helpful, and only hoped nothing would falter as I progressed.

After emptying whatever was left in my stomach, I tried to calm the spinning feeling in my head. I felt John's hand gently rubbing circles on my back.

"I hate this..." I muttered.

"You'll be done with the nausea soon, chickadee. Not even a few more weeks," John reassured softly.

"Thank God..." I mumbled, making him chuckle quietly.

"Are you feelin' tired at all? Dizzy?" he asked.

"Dizzy..."

I let John hold me against his chest, closing my eyes so I could try and ease the spinning sensation. I felt him kiss my head, gently stroking my hair.

"Think about it, princesa: our little one is forming. This is just the start of an adventure," he spoke softly.

I cuddled closer to him. "I know.."

We were both quiet for a few moments, taking in the comforting silence.

"Do you want to go back to sleep?" John suggested.

I nodded against his chest. "Yeah.."

Without another word, John helped me up, also helping freshen me up before gently picking me up, walking back to our room.

He placed me carefully on the bed, sitting on the edge next to me. I opened my eyes, looking up at him and saying a quiet "thank you".

John didn't say anything, only holding onto my hand and rubbing the top of it with his thumb. It didn't take long for me to fall back asleep.

~

I walked slowly down the stairs, most of my dizziness gone. I found John in the living room, watching a movie. He looked over when he heard me enter.

His hazel eyes held some concern. "How are you feelin', princesa?"

"Better, I suppose. Still kinda dizzy," I answered, walking over to him.

I sat down, immediately leaning against him. John's arm wrapped around me, keeping me against him.

"Hey John?" I started after a beat or so.

"Yeah?"

I paused. "How... How are you not tired of waking up nearly every day to me getting sick or feeling like sh*t? You've just been so helpful, and I don't know how. And we're not even halfway through with this.."

"It's because I love you, chickadee. And as your husband, it's my job to help you. We made those promises, remember? You're my wife, and I'll be there every step of the way, even long after our baby is born. Knowing that you're happy, and not in pain, is what makes me happy."

I pulled away, only to wrap my arms around John's neck tightly, burying my head in the crook of his neck. "Thank you, príncipe.." I felt tears pricking my eyes. Damn hormones f*cking with me.

John rubbed my back. "Of course, princesa."

We stayed like that for at least a minute, before slowly pulling away. I adjusted, moving so I was laying on my side, head resting on John's legs.

Though I couldn't see it, I could tell John was smiling, playing with the ends of my hair. His touch filled me with a sense of warmth and calm, making the dizziness start to go away faster. After some moments of that, I felt his hand move, resting gently on my stomach.

"You know what this means, baby?" I spoke after a beat.

"What?"

"They say women shouldn't lay on their backs after some time... so at night--"

"--You want me to sleep with you by spooning you," John finished, chuckling.

"Maaaybe?"

I could practically see him smiling as he answered. "Princesa, I was going to start doing that already."

"I knew I chose you for a reason," I mumbled. 

John laughed more. "Anything for mi princesa. And speakin' of, are we going to find out our little one's gender when the time comes?"

"I don't know. I thought of leaving it a surprise," I answered after thinking a moment. "Are you up for waiting until the moment they're born?"

"If it's what you want to do, then of course."

"You're so sweet.." I muttered.

He chuckled. "As are you, baby girl."