You're the One - Part 1 || Greta Van Fleet

Chapter 192: This Is Real

As I opened my eyes, I couldn't help but worry that last night had all been a dream, but in an instant, it felt like anything but. I quickly pushed the blankets away, throwing on my robe, and ran to the bathroom as fast as I could. I knew it was only a matter of minutes before I woke someone up, but I didn't want to explain until I was able to talk to Jake, if there was anything to explain.

No matter what any test said, I don't think I'd be able to believe it until I was finally holding them in my arms.

I cleaned myself up and went into the cabinet, pulling out the test from last night. Two lines. I don't know what it was, but it still didn't feel real. I had been thinking about this moment since that first scare, and it was crazy to think how now.. this was what we wanted.

I couldn't help but think of how good Jake was with Sophie, how gentle and kind and loving, and just how incredible he would be when it was finally ours. My heart started racing.

I took the test into the bedroom, placing it into one of the many gift boxes Jake had given me, hiding under my side of the best. Thankfully me was still sleeping as I crawled back under the covers, wrapping my arm around him, pulling him close. I felt him shift, eventually flipping over to face me, a gentle smile spread across his lips as he kept his eyes closed.

"Good morning." He sighed, gently gliding his hand up my leg, moving to my waist, eventually wrapping it around me and pulling me up against him. He was so warm. I cuddled closer, hiding my face in chest chest, trying to bury myself within him.
"Good morning." I said softly, gently kissing his chest, slowly moving up to his neck. He held me tighter as he giggled into my ear.

"I love waking up to you." He whispered, his fingers gently gliding up and down my back. I peeked up at him, his hair falling messily into his face, his eyes still closed but that same adoring smile stayed pressed on his lips.

As badly as I wanted to give him this grand gesture, it was eating away at me. I needed to tell someone, and he was the only one I wanted to tell. I could only imagine the look on his face, just how excited he would be, unless.. he meant it when he said.. how now wouldn't be the best time.

"Jake.." I whispered, gently brushing the hair out of his face.
"Mmm?" He managed, cuddling closer, hiding his face in my neck. I sighed, wrapping one leg over his, holding him closer. I loved how affectionate he got.
"Jake.." I said again, gently shaking him. He finally opened his eyes, his smile growing.
"Hey, Baby." He sighed, moving one hand into my hair, pulling me in, kissing my forehead.

"I.. I want to talk to you about something." I said, gently gliding my fingers up his arm. I felt him shiver, holding me tighter as he giggled into my ear again.
"And what could you possibly want to talk about so early in the morning?" He laughed, his eyes closing again. "You know you gotta give me a minute after I wake up. I can't just be ready to go whenever you want me." I shook my head, playfully shoving him. His laughs got louder as he finally opened his eyes, propping his head up onto his hand, staring back down at me.

"Okay.. I guess I'm up now." He reached over, gently holding my face in his hand. His tired eyes staring back at me, tracing every inch of my face. At this point, I couldn't tell if my pounding heart was because of him or the fact that what I was about to tell him was going to change everything.. and he had no idea.

I pushed myself up and reached over the side of the bed, grabbing the box just beneath me. His eyes shot down to it as I pulled it up, holding it close in my lap.
"So-" I started. He sat up, facing me with eager eyes.
"What's that?" He asked, his smile growing. "Is that for me?" I nodded biting down on my lip. He went to grab it, but I quickly pulled it out of reach.
"Hold on.." I laughed, shaking my head. He sat back down, smirking back at me.