No One Does It Better

"So we're going to paint half of the room blue and the other half pink?" Ashley asked me on our way into Home Depot.

"Exactly. It's gonna look amazing!" I exclaimed, lacing my fingers through his as we walked. We maneuvered through the store, making our way over to the paint section. I picked up two cans of the paint we wanted as Ashley picked out the two color cards. He showed them both to me, and I approved of them. We approached the counter, and the mixers took the cards and the cans of paint, and we stood by and watched as they mixed the paint for us.

"How far along are you?" One of the employees who wasn't busy asked me. I smiled at her, placing a hand on my belly and one on my back.

"I'm four months," I said happily.

"Twins?" She asked, gesturing over to our paint. I shook my head.

"Triplets," I corrected. She blew air out of her mouth and widened her eyes.

"My! That's incredible! Congratulations," she said as another customer approached her counter. She went to help them, and I turned to Ashley. He placed both of his hands on my belly, and he pressed a feather light kiss upon my lips. I smiled up at him, but that smile disappeared very quickly.

"Excuse me," a female voice said. I turned to her, and I raised my eyebrows.

"Could you not? Thanks," she said, her tone snarky. She walked away, and I glared after her as Ashley retrieved our paint. He paid for it, along with some brushes and rollers, and we left.

"We should start thinking names," I said, feeling as they all kicked at different times.

"Well, what are some girl names you have in mind?" Ashley asked me.

"I don't entirely know. We do have five months left to think of names..." I trailed off. Ashley smiled.

"Personally... I think Ashley is pretty darn cute," Ashley said. I looked up at him, laughing as I smacked him lightly on the arm.

"We're not naming our daughter after you. That would be weird," I said.

"I was kidding," Ashley said. I smiled.

"I really like Anne Marie," I said. Ashley looked at me.

"I like that. So, what are some boy names that you like?" Ashley asked.

"I like Matthew. What about you?" I asked.

"I like that one too. I also like Noah," Ashley said. I smiled.

"We just named our babies," I said with a smile.

"Alright. The first boy that pops out of you is going to be named Noah, and the second Matthew," Ashley said. I nodded as we arrived home.

~~

Monday at school, Ashley dropped me off, kissing me goodbye sweetly.

"Have a good day. I love you," he said gently. I smiled.

"I love you too," I said. I closed the door, and I headed up to the school, making my way to the cafeteria.

"Hey, losers," I said as I approached Ben and the others. I sat down, looking around at them all.

"What's up?" Ben asked.

"I have a surprise," I said with a wide smile.

"And what's that?" Travis asked.

"Ashley and I are having triplets. Two boys and a girl," I said.

"Jesus fuck. How do you manage? You're gonna get huge!" Ben said.

"I'm aware, Ben. We're out of here next month! I can't believe it! I just hope everything is smooth sailing from now until graduation," I said.

"You could probably talk to the principle about getting your diploma early so you don't have to walk while pregnant," Travis said.

"But I've always wanted to walk. I want my closest friends and my fiance there when I get my diploma; shaking my principle's hand and congratulating me because I finally did it! If someone has a problem with me being pregnant, they can speak the fuck up," I said, smiling.

"I do," Ben said, my smile faltering. I looked at him.

"What?" I asked. He sighed.

"I have a problem with you being pregnant," he said.

"Okay. You and me. Hallway. Now," I said. We both stood, and I followed Ben out into the hallway.

"What's up? I know you don't really have a problem with me being pregnant, so just spit it out. What is it?" I asked. Ben placed both of his hands on my belly, and he looked down at me.

"If you're gonna kiss me, you better think fucking twice before you do," I scolded as he started to lean in towards me. That didn't stop him though. He pressed his lips against mine, and I pushed him off of me.

"We can't be friends anymore. I can't believe you," I said. I rushed back inside, picking up my things, and I stormed off.

I was fuming over such a small thing. I was sat in fourth period with my arms crossed, when all of a sudden I had to really freaking pee. I raised my hand, gaining my teacher's attention. He called on me, and I took a deep breath.

"May I go to the bathroom?" I asked.

"No," he said, and he turned back to the board.

"Please, sir. I have three babies pressing down against my bladder. I really have to pee," I said. He sighed.

"Fine," he said. I stood up, and I walked down the rows.

"Did she just say three babies?" Someone whispered. I shook my head as I exited the room, and I made my way to the bathroom. There were three girls in there when I got there, and I smiled politely at them as I went to push open one of the stalls. I closed it behind me, and I did my business. The three girls left as I stood and pulled my pants back up. I flushed the toilet, and I left the stall, approaching the sink so on could wash my hands.

I returned to class, sitting down in my desk that I hardly fit in anymore, and I glanced up at the clock. I had fifteen minutes left until I could go home to Ashley. I couldn't wait. Today sucked, and I just wanted to cuddle with my fiance.

When the bell did ring though, I waited until everyone behind me was gone before I stood up to collect my things and leave. I left the room, making my way to the parking lot.

But Ashley never showed up. Andy did.

"Is everything okay? Where's Ashley?" I asked.

"We were painting the nursery. He had me pick you up instead," Andy said with a shrug. I nodded. Just couldn't wait until it was done.

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