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"We have some news actually." Zoe grins excitedly just as Hunter and Ryder come into the frame. "Ready guys?" Everyone frowns in confusion before Evan murmurs, "What's going on?" "We're pregnant!" The four yell happily and Michelle almost drops the phone in surprise. "Oh my – Evan! Oh my god, you're both pregnant?!" She all but screams as tears brim her eyes. "Yes, I'm three weeks ahead of Zoe." Ella laughs as Ryder hugs her from behind. "Hunter came up with the idea to tell you guys at the same time when we found out." Zoe grins up at him and he chuckles in response. Everyone erupts into cheers and hollers as we congratulate them. Michelle laughs when both Ryder and Hunter tell her not to cry. Evan shakes his head knowingly as he pulls her into a hug and kisses her cheek. "Are you guys visiting anytime soon?" He takes the phone and asks them. "We'll be there in two days for your wedding anniversary." That cheers the family up even further. Theo tells me that his parents throw a party every year to celebrate. We discuss some of their plans before Ella and Zoe say goodbye. I grab mine and Aria's empty plate before taking it to the kitchen. "Looks like Judah's tired." I chuckle when I catch him nodding off as I walk back. "I'm fine." He waves me off but a yawn escapes him seconds later. "Nope, let's get you in bed." Theo grins before he and Evan help him off the armchair. I feel bad for him when he winces and groans as he moves. He sends me a knowing look and shakes his head before finally standing. As he said earlier he hunches slightly and walks slowly towards the hallway. Michelle follows with his water, medicines and pillows. "Night everyone!" He raises his hand a little and we bid him goodnight. "Noah hit me up later." "Will do brother." He replies as he takes a card from the deck and nodding at Aria to make her move. "For what?" Evan asks suspiciously as he turns to look at Noah. "Nothing." They both answer which elicits a chuckle from me and Elena. Me and Elena talk while they're gone and plan to go shopping for some things I need tomorrow. There's also the anniversary party soon so we need outfits for that too. Eventually Theo comes back downstairs and I grab my bag before standing. "We should get back too, it's getting late." I say and he nods while I turn to hug Elena. "I'll see you tomorrow yeah?" "Yeah, I'll text you when I'm leaving around two." She nods before walking us to the door. "Bye Noah!" Aria waves before running out to Theo's car. I chuckle and wave goodbye before following Theo. We get inside and he drives off towards the city. Halfway there Aria falls asleep and we chuckle as her soft snores fill the car. When we reach Theo lifts her up and I unlock the door so he can put her in bed. He walks back out just as I've taken off my coat and wraps his arms around my waist. "What do you think about living together some day?" He murmurs softly as he pecks my lips. It takes me a moment to get over the surprise and respond. "I would love that." "Then I can't wait to wake up to you in the mornings and hold you every night as you drift off to sleep. I can't wait to spend most of my days with you, cook with you, do chores together, and so much more." He smiles handsomely and I reciprocate the action. "Neither can I." I lean forward and press my lips to his. It's a slow burner that has me clutching tighter onto his jacket. He wraps his arms around me tighter and pulls me flush against his body. My body hums in bliss and pleasure, a constant feeling whenever he touches me. I moan softly when he nips at my bottom lip before we break away for air. "I should go before we have a repeat of last time." He chuckles and I blush fiercely. "O-Okay yeah." I stupidly stammer and cover my face in embarrassment. He laughs before pulling my hands away and peppering kisses to my heated cheeks. Last week after Aria had fallen asleep hours ago we were having sex when we heard Aria call for me. She had woken up to go the bathroom when she heard me cry out. Although I had been trying to be quiet the whole time it still managed to slip out. It was mortifying having to lie to her and I made up the bullshit excuse that I fell out of bed. She bought it thankfully. "Whenever we start living together we need to soundproof our bedroom." I mutter and he nods with an amused smile. "Yes ma'am." He whispers as he teasingly nibbles on my earlobe. "Theo..." I groan and he chuckles before kissing me hungrily. He pulls away quickly though and leaves me stunned. I stare at him as he winks and starts walking backwards to the door. "Sweet dreams my love." I roll my eyes playfully as I follow. "That wasn't very nice Theo." "Oh really? I thought it was great." He shrugs with an innocent smile. "I guess I'll just satisfy myself all alone." I hum with a smirk and his eyes widen in response. He moves to come back in and I quickly close the door on him. Before I can even lock it though he pushes through because of how much stronger he is. I laugh softly when he closes it and pins me to the wall with pale green eyes full of desire. "I'll be quick." He promises as he kisses down my neck. "No Theo." I chuckle and try to push him back even though I want to do the opposite. "I was joking." "I'm not, let's go!" He grins before locking the door and throwing me over his shoulder. "Theodore Jackson!" I whisper-shout and hit his back lightly. "You know you want it sunshine." He chuckles before closing my bedroom door and laying me down. "Now let me make you feel good." He certainly doesn't end up leaving and sweet dreams are all I have after we settle down to sleep at some hour in the morning.