Loved By You

Two

Demi

The hardest part about going out was trying to find something to wear. After the birth of Hunter, I haven't been completely comfortable in my own skin. Your body changes so much whilst pregnant. I had been stood in the closet for half an hour, trying to find something suitable to wear. The only jeans I have are maternity and those just aren't really decent enough for a date. The dresses that I have are all tight bodycon dresses and I'd just look fat in them. The only thing I can look semi-decent in is an oversized shirt or sweater and a pair of leggings. It's the only thing I even want to wear but I can't wear that on a date with my fiancé.

"Fuck" I slumped to the floor and dropped my head into my hands as I groaned.

"Dem?" I jumped at the voice and glanced back to Odell who stood in the doorway wearing nothing but a towel around his waist. Why does he have to look so sexy? He isn't helping with my insecurities right now. I wrapped my arms around myself as I remembered that I was only in a bra and panties. Odell hasn't yet seen me naked. "Why are you on the floor, Baby?"

"I don't have anything to wear" he just laughed as he stepped further into the closet.

"Baby, you own more than half of this closet. You definitely have something to wear" I watched him as he walked towards his rack of shirts and he grabbed a black one.

"None of them fit, Odell. Since I had Hunter, none of my clothes fit because of the extra fat. I've been living in sweaters and leggings for the past 6 weeks."

"What fat, Baby?" I pushed myself to stand with a sigh.

"This fat, Odell" I grabbed the excess skin on my lower stomach to emphasis my point. "I don't fit in my nice bras anymore because my breasts are still double their original size and I can't even wear nice bras because they fucking hurt all the time. I don't fit into my old jeans anymore because of my ass. I don't have anything to wear, Odell" there was frustration evident in my tone as tears burnt at the backs of my eyes.

"Baby, you're beautiful."

"You're just saying that so you can get lucky tonight" I wiped my fallen tear from my cheek, turning myself away from him.

"Do you really think that low of me?" I shrugged as I kept my eyes off him. Odell released a breath as he stepped up to me, his hands gently grabbing my waist. He turned me to face him and then cupped my face in his hands. "Your body is beautiful" I rolled my eyes. I opened my mouth to argue but was cut off by Odell. "Your body is beautiful. Your body carried our son for 9 months. Your body nurtured him and gave him everything he'd need to thrive. Your body is incredible, Baby. I love every little stretch mark. I love every inch of your body, Demetria" he lightly wiped my fallen tear away with the pad of his thumb. "What about that black dress that I love you in?"

"It won't fit, O. That's my point, nothing fits anymore."

"You won't know unless you try it on" I released a sigh as I moved away from Odell and headed towards where the dress was hung on the rack. I pulled it off the hanger and glanced back to Odell who was pulling a pair of boxers up his legs. I glanced down at the dress in my hand and then proceeded to pull it on. I stared at my reflection in the mirror, beginning to pick apart every inch of my body. The fat around my stomach was my main issue. I still look pregnant. I shook my head just as Odell spoke. "You're wearing that because it looks amazing" I glanced up at him in the mirror as he stood behind me.

"I still look pregnant, Odell" I turned to the side, grimacing as I ran my hand over my belly. Odell moved my hand off my stomach and turned me to face him.

"You don't look pregnant, Baby. You're beautiful. I love every inch of this beautiful body, including these babies" I slapped his hand away as he cupped my breasts.

"These aren't for you" he lightly laughed.

"They will be tonight" I shook my head as I gently pushed him away. "I wish you would see how beautiful you are, Dem" I nibbled on my lip as I glanced down at myself.

"I'll wear this dress" Odell beamed with pride as I caved.

"Good because you look breath-taking in it" he pressed a quick peck to my lips and then headed to grab out his own clothes. I released a breath as I glanced back at my reflection, trying to rid of the negative thoughts as I finished getting ready.

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Even though I was insanely excited to spend the evening with Odell, I couldn't stop thinking about Hunter. I knew that Kalen would be okay because he's spent the night with Heather plenty of times but I haven't yet left Hunter.

"You really think Hunter will be okay?"

"He'll be fine, Baby. You've pumped enough milk for the next week, he'll have enough for tonight and he's got to be one of the easiest babies to look after" I nibbled on my lip as I glanced back out the window. He ran his hand along my thigh and gave it a gentle squeeze. We drove in a comfortable silence, the radio played quietly through the car. We drove for around an hour but I began to feel excited as he pulled into the parking lot of Nobu in Malibu. "It's nice to see that smile" my cheeks suddenly flushed. Odell climbed from the car and then walked around to help me out. He linked his fingers with mine as we walked towards the entrance. We were eventually led to a table on the patio and as I took a seat, I smiled out at the ocean. "You really are beautiful" my cheeks flushed as I glanced to meet Odell's gaze as he sat beside me. He took a hold of my hand and brought it up to his lips. "I love you."

"I love you too. Thank you for dragging me out" he lightly laughed as I nibbled on my lip.

"You're welcome" I rolled my eyes as I leant to peck his cheek, suddenly so excited for this date. This chance to finally be alone with Odell.

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