I can't lose you...(editing)#wattys2015

chapter 28 Family

Bellamy POV

I stood there staring at my dad until I realized he had spoken to me. I shook my head and asked him to repeat himself.

"Can I talk to your mother?"

I stood aside to let him enter without comment, but Octavia just had to open her mouth, "Bell, just let your dad in already!"

I had to admit the look on Kane's face was priceless

I snickered and Kane just cleared his throat and looked at my mom, "Well I guess that saves me the awkward questions..." He looks back at me, smiles nervously and to my surprise engulfs me in a huge hug. My moms eyes are starry with tears.

It felt good to know that Kane, I mean my dad, wanted to have a relationship with me.

"Kane, do you want to stay for dinner?" My mom asked.

He clapped a hand on my shoulder, "I'd like that."

While we were getting everything else ready Octavia ran to see if Clarke, Abby and Jake could come too.

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Clarke POV

We made our way slowly to Bell's cabin.

Unable to keep a secret Octavia had told us Kane was Bell's dad. On one hand I was surprised, on the other I wondered how we didn't realize it sooner. They did look alike and God knows they can both drive a women to distraction with their arrogant attitudes(when they weren't being sweet)

My mother's face was inscrutable. She has never been an open book.

As we walk I notice Octavia casting furtive glances at my dad.

I had no time to worry about it as we all crowded into the cabin, we brought the food we had been preparing and crowded around the table.

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Dinner was fun, loud, and just a little bit crazy with so many people, so many family here for dinner. So different from life on the Ark.

Apparently I have a half sister named Octavia? !

She wasn't as shocked as Bellamy and I were because she had a vision that she failed to tell us about. Octavia smirked at Bell and I during dinner. He just rolled his eyes at her and Lincoln shook his head at both of them.

After we cleaned up the men went out to make the rounds and check on the guards. Dad went with to get aquainted with our protocol.

With just us girls left, the talk turned to weddings and...."I'm pregnant" Octavia announced.

There were hugs and squeals all around.

"How far along?" I asked

"I'm just starting my fifth month"

"Really???"I exclaimed "you're hardly showing!"

"Just the grounder clothes Clarke" she smiled as her mom gave her another hug.

While my mom, ever the doctor, asked her some questions to make sure she was taking care of herself, I decided I should share some news too.

"I'm happy for you O, I think it's great that our kids will grow up together..."

My mom and Bell's mom turned and stared at me open mouthed but once again Octavia already knew. Her eyes were shining as she wrapped me in a huge hug.

"Don't worry Clarke," she whispered in my ear, " I've seen it! Everything's going to be fine!"

Once it was established that I was between 4-6 weeks, our moms started fussing over us and were giving us tea when the men returned from their rounds.

The men eyed us warily seeing the smiles and eyes red from crying. My mom stood up first and grabbed Kane's hand. "C'mon grandpa, let's go home. "

"I'm not a grandpa" he protested.

"You will be soon though" she laughed at him(so unlike her)

He looked around the room, figured it out and turned to his son. "Congratulations Bellamy"

It wasn't until he heard those words that Bellamy finally figured it out. He turned to me with a look of surprise and are you sure? On his face. When I nodded he gave me a hug that lifted me off my feet and everyone laughed.

My dad hugged me too and when the laughter died down, Octavia looked at our dad and said, "Don't I get a hug too grandpa?" She said smiling and placing a hand on her stomach in a deliberate gesture.

Dad's eyes almost bugged out of his head and the room dissolved into laughter and congratulations once again for Lincoln and Octavia.

After that mom and Kane left, followed by O and Lincoln. Dad waited while Aurora said goodbye to Bell and I with a promise to see me tomorrow.

Life on earth, I wouldn't change it for the world.

Once everyone was gone, Bell locked the door, grabbed me and gave me a kiss as only he could. As I stood there for a moment dazed. He said, "I love you princess. Now, let's get you two to bed." He said pulling me from the room.

I groaned with a good natured smile and let him drag me from the room, knowing his protective side was going to be in full force for the next few months.

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Bellamy POV

I woke up the next morning to a cloud of golden curls spread out on my chest tickling my face. I smoothed them away from my face and placed a kiss on Clarke's head. She doesn't stir.

I don't think I will ever get tired of waking up with her. If we have a little girl I hope she looks just like her mother.
I smile to myself and decide that I will surprise her with breakfast. I slip quietly out of bed and head to the kitchen only to be surprised by a quiet knock on the door.

I open it and my mom is standing there with eggs, milk, and cured meat. "Don't worry honey I'm not staying, just dropping off food for the mothers of my future grandchildren." she says with a chuckle.

I give her a kiss on the cheek as I take the food gratefully. "Thanks mom, I was gonna surprise Clarke and make breakfast and you just saved me a trip to the food pantry. Are you sure you don't want to stay?"

"No, I want to stop by Octavia too. I'll see you later son." She gives me a quick kiss before she leaves.

I close the door and get started cooking. Once the smell of the cooking meat permeates the cabin Clarke makes her way out of the bedroom.

She wraps her arm around my waist and gives me a kiss on the cheek. "Morning Bell, mmmmm I could get used to this." She sniffs appreciatively.

I laugh. "Go have a seat, its almost done."

She sits down, I bring the cooked food and the tea. As we eat for a few minutes in silence I find I can't wait anymore.

"Clarke?" She looks at me and tilts her head. " I've been thinking, I don't want to wait too long to get married especially now that we have a baby on the way. What do you think about getting married at the Moon Festival?"

Her jaw drops, "That's in less than two weeks?"

"I know" I grab her hand, "We can do it, I know Octavia and Lincoln are planning a trip to Polis we could go with them and get anything you want. Lincoln says the trading is really good there."

She gives me a huge smile. "I would love that! I think we have a date Mr. Blake."