Chapter Five

5 months later—20 weeks pregnant— June

I wake up to the sound of birds chirping out my window, a signature sign that summer is here, and it's exciting.

I look down at my growing belly and smile as I feel our little lima bean—not so little anymore—kick against my ribs.

You need to stop kicking mommy, little bean; you're hurting me.

A grunt sounds from the other side of the bed. Turning, I smile at a sleeping Cole with his mouth wide open, drooling. Ever since the dinner where we told our friends and family, Cole's been staying with me, and we've been doing so well. We still haven't defined our relationship; we didn't want to just date because of the baby, we're seeing how things go. We might as well be dating, he practically moved in with me and hasn't left; I'm not complaining either. I love him being here; he's thoughtful, caring, and extremely supportive, not to mention great in bed… Yeah, we've slept together again, numerous times, actually, and as of right now, neither of us is se