Forever in Love: A Gabentine Story

Chapter 9 "First Fight":

Clem's POV:
We walked back into heaven as we were instantly greeted by Louis and Ray. "Hey guys. Welcome back." Ray said nervously because Gabe was here but honestly, I think Gabe's mind was already preoccupied with something else than being mad at Ray. "My, my. I see you brought back a few new people to the group. And just with might their names be?" Louis jokingly asked as I replied, "Well for starters, this is Gabe's stepmother Kate and her daughter Claire along with her people, Drake and Ramona. And this here is Kenny. My somewhat stepfather and away." I explained it to them as Louis replied, "Well it's nice to meet all of you." He then shook all of their hands as Violet then ran over with Minerva by her side. "Clem. Gabe. Did you guys get the stuff for the babies?" Violet then asked as Kenny then turned around and asked me, "Wait, babies?! You are... Having twins?!" "No, Kenny. She means for Sophie and I. She's another girl in our group who is also pregnant." I explained as Kenny then let out a sigh of relief as Gabe then handed Violet the three bags of baby supplies. "Good work, guys. This should do you and Sophie well, Clementine." Minerva said as Gabe then walked away from the group and back into our house. I think he just wanted to get away for me as quickly as possible which broke my heart.
"Why the hell is he upset? Looks like someone needs to go down for his nap." Kenny said marking Gabe as I didn't like that one bit. I mean sure, I tease Gabe playfully but can you sounded legitimately mean. "Hey, I'll talk to you later Kenny." I said is I pushed past him to begin walking to my house before Kenny asked, "Clementine, where are you going?" I didn't respond as I walked in the house and shut the door. As soon as I walked into the living room, I saw Gabe sitting on the couch looking at me with an angry expression on his face. "Gabe, stop being such a baby." I said now getting a bit annoyed as gay but then said back with the attitude, "Oh you are the last person I want to hear talking about babies right now." "Gabe, what's wrong with you?" I asked him now getting fed up as I then reached for his shoulder. He then got off the couch, looked at me with an even angrier look, he replied, "Oh you of all people should know what's wrong with me." "All I know is that you're acting like a child for no reason. Hell, you've been acting like a child all damn day." I exclaimed as it just dawned on me. This was our first official fight as a couple.
"Speaking of child, is it even mine?!" He asked as my eyes grew wide but my anger stayed the same. "What the hell are you talking about?!" I asked him maintaining my angry tone. "What am I talking about?! I'm talking about how you told Kenny will you just clarify it is your stepdad that the baby isn't even mine!" Gabe said still getting more and more angry well I am the other hand started feeling this Euge anchor of sorrow and regret start to weigh on me. I begin coming down as I said before saying, "Gabe listen, I'm sor...." before Gabe cut me off and said, "Is it true?! Am I not the baby's father?!" "Of course you are! You're the only person I've ever had sexual intercourse with!" I said getting angry again as Gabe then said, "Then why lie about it to him?! You've been honest with everyone else!" "Oh Jesus Christ, Gabe! I was trying to protect you!" I yelled is he yelled back, "How the hell is lying to him going to protect me?!" "Will stop acting like your father for a second and I'll tell you!! You're being just as bad as he was!!" I yelled losing my temper as his eyes grew wide and he went from looking angry to looking shocked and sad. I realized that I crossed the line as I then tried once again to put my hand on his shoulder as I said, "Gabe, I... I didn't mean to...." But Gabe is just slapped my hand away hard and said, "Get the fuck away for me!"  as he then ran upstairs in an very angry and upset way, leaving me feeling horrible for what I just did and said.
I wanted to go up there and tried to patch things up, but I knew that he probably should have some time alone. So I gave him a few hours of solitude before I walked upstairs to try and talk to him as a found that our bedroom door was shut. I walked over and knocked on the door as I said, "Gabe, it's just me." "Clementine, go away." I heard him say from inside as I then opened the door to see him sitting on the bed while holding his knees and crying a bit. "Oh gable." I said feeling even more sorry for him as I got up next to him on the bed and tried to put my arms around him. He surprisingly allowed me as I then gave him a side hug. Call Gabe, I'm so sorry. You're not your father. You are a good man, a great husband, and will be an awesome father." I said is he then looked at me and gave me a small smile with tears still in his eyes. "I know you didn't mean it. But it still hurt to hear." He said is he wiped his tears away. There was a moment of silence before he said, "You don't have to protect me, Clem. Whatever this guy can do, I can handle myself. We've been through worse. You didn't have to lie." "Gabe, you don't know what he's capable of. One time I watched him literally beat someone's skull in with a crowbar so bad that there wasn't even any skin left. Sure he deserved it but still. When Kenny gets mad, he can also get ruthless too." I explained.
"Clem, we have faced Negan and Lily and yet I'm still standing. I think I could handle Kenny." He said is I sighed and replied, "I know. I realize that now. We'll tell him the truth tomorrow." Gave them put his arm around me as well which led to the two of us snuggling. "This is just been a crazy day overall. I mean with Keith and Kenny being alive, almost getting killed by Asher, and everything else. It's just been... Hectic to say the least." I said after nuzzling my face into Gabe's neck. "Yeah, tell me about it." Gabe responded as he then held me even closer to him. "I love you, Gabe. I'm happy you're my husband." I quietly said as I heard him replied, "I love you too, Clam. I'm so happy that you're my wife." We spent the rest of this bad shit crazy day just holding each other in our arms. And since we have to tell Kenny about our relationship, I don't think tomorrow will be that much different.