Chapter 225 Sleepy Dreams
I'm sad we didn't have more time to stay with Josie and Rick. I know, it’s pathetic, I’ve only been in school for about two weeks, and I already miss home. I am even going to miss Liv. For all the headache she can cause, I still love my little sister.
She'd been complaining about her boyfriend again, and I still don't understand why she is still with him. I told her point blank she would be much better off without him. There are so many other boys, and a lot of them are even decent! I don't know why she had to pick the bastard who only causes so much trouble for all of us.
I look over at Trent with a sleepy smile. I'm tired, but my mind is still buzzing with nerves. My sisters and the ice cream helped a little bit, but still, I've had more than I can handle for a day.
"Go ahead and take a nap, Angel. We've got a bit of a drive," Trent coos, reaching over and squeezing my hand. He's been so worried about me. The moment he was done with... whatever the hell he had to talk about with Rick, he came to find me. He hasn't left my side since.
"I'm not sure I can even close my eyes," I mumble, even though my eyes are heavy. I probably should take a nap. The adrenaline I'd been riding since Axel cornered me is wearing off, and I'm sure I'm going to crash at any minute.
Trent gives me a concerned look and then sends me a soft smile. I love that smile. It makes me feel like I'm his whole world.
"Tell me what you and your sisters talked about," Trent says. "When I came to find you, y'all were still stuffing your faces with ice cream like it was your job," he teases.
"Hmm... Mostly talked about having a baby shower... " I mumble, smiling remembering our conversation. Jos said Hailey wants to be involved, and since I'm technically two hours away and still working on school, it would be easier for them to just keep me in the loop. I feel bad, but Josie told me she was so proud of me for following my dreams, and not to worry about it.
Trent chuckles softly and continues. "When's the baby due?" I can hear the amusement in his voice as he focuses on the dark road ahead of us. We'll be getting back around 3 am. I'm worried about him driving, but he promised he was a good nighttime driver.
"About two weeks," I sigh, then I yawn. My eyes are getting heavy. The darkness is trying to push in on me, but I'm resisting. I don't want to sleep... Not yet. I'm still scared.
"You excited about being an aunt?" I can hear the smile in his words. I've never heard him talking about kids before, so this is something new. I know he doesn't have any siblings, so he'll never be an uncle. This must feel strange for him...
"Yes. I love kids. It's why I always wanted to be a pediatrician. Jos is going to be a wonderful mother, I can tell," I sigh in contentment. "I can't wait to meet little Sophie. She'll be the most spoiled little girl... probably worse than Liv," I joke.
There is a silence for a moment. I'm not sure what he's thinking, but I can feel it. The heaviness in the air. Something in him changed, and I don't know what I said.
"Have you ever thought about having your own?" He asks softly. "I know you want to be a pediatrician, and I know you already love your niece, but... have you wanted your own kids?"
"I have... I've just never thought it would be possible..." I admit. I'm actually surprised he brought this up. Does he want kids? Is that why he's asking?
"Why not?" he asks, sounding surprised. "If you love kids so much, why wouldn't it be possible?"
"Well, until you came along... I didn't want to be touched..." I mumble, yawning again. "And in order to get pregnant, it requires a certain amount of touching involved," I chuckle.
"And now?" He asks. There is a... soft, almost hopeful note in his voice. Does he want to know if I'd let him? If he'd asked me a month ago, I'd have definitely said NO! But now...
A small smile touches my sleepy face. "I would love to have your babies, Trent... I bet you'd be a good daddy..." I mumble, just as my eyes shut, and darkness finally settles in, soft and safe.
I don't know how long I'm sleeping for, but I'm suddenly shaken awake. "Hey, Angel. We're home," he whispers softly into my ear, before placing a soft kiss on my temple.
I blink my eyes open, and I see the sweetest smile on his gorgeous face. "There you are beautiful," he mumbles, placing another soft kiss on my lips. "Let's get you inside, Charlie, you don't want to spend the whole night in the car."
"Okay," I mumble as he pulls me into his arms. My head is all floaty as he locks his car.