Chapter 15

 "Wow, that was a hard one," Kurt said, his hands pressing further into Blaines belly, feeling out the small movements and kicks that Oliver was inflicting on his daddy.

Blaine leant his head further back into Kurt from where they were lying sprawled along the couch, Blaine resting on Kurts chest and Kurts hands securely wrapping Blaines bump.

"Yeah, hes pretty fidgety tonight. Anyway, go on. What did she say?"

Kurt took a moment to remember where hed left off in the story hed been regaling Blaine with moments before, and then continued.

It was a quiet night in for the couple that night. Blaine was getting tired very easily at this stage of his pregnancy, and the long work week had caught up to him that night, and Kurt had insisted on cooking them both dinner and then an early night.

Hed even refrained from commenting when Blaine had slathered his perfectly seasoned chicken in ketchup when a tomato craving had hit halfway through the meal.

Kurt reveled in the comforting weight of Blaine on top of him, enjoying the ease of the evening. His hands continued to roam Blaines stomach as he spoke, each little kick making him follow the movement with his palms. He loved seeing Blaine so relaxed, especially since hed been worried about how much pressure Blaines classes were putting on him. Being on his feet all day was something that hed apparently never been bothered by, but those days were quickly coming to an end.

"I was thinking that we should meet up with Rachel this weekend," Kurt said, changing the subject. "Shes been nagging me about neglecting her since I got a boyfriend," he said with a huff.

"So why am I invited if she wants to see you more?" Blaine asked, his forehead crinkling adorably.

"She likes you," Kurt said simply. Blaine had met Rachel on several occasions, and the two of them had gotten along very well, Blaines knowledge of musical theater allowing him to keep up with Rachels chattering and impressing her with his insight. Of course, shed informed Kurt that the fact that shed never seen Kurt so happy before meant that Blaine had won her over before theyd even met.

"Well, that sounds good to me," Blaine answered. "Are we going to-" Blaine began, but he cut off suddenly with a sharp inhale.

"Blaine?" Kurt questioned, but he was answered instantly when Blaines stomach hardened instantly under his touch. Kurt gasped at the feeling, but before he could do anything, Blaine had relaxed once more against him. "Oh my god, Blaine, what was that?" he asked, panic making his voice come out higher than usual, his hands fluttering nervously over Blaines stomach as though afraid to touch.

Blaine took a deep breath before he answered. "Dont worry, Kurt. Its Braxton-Hicks contractions."

Blaine said this as though it was nothing to worry about, but Kurt felt the rush of panic increase even more. "Youre having contractions? Blaine, weve got to get you to the hospital-" he started pushing Blaine upright in his attempt to get off the couch as quickly as he could, but Blaine pushed him back down with a small smile on his face.

"Im not in labor, Kurt. Theyre Braxton-Hicks contractions." When Kurt gave him a look of confusion, Blaine explained. "Theyre false contractions. Theyre just my bodys way of getting ready for the birth."

"So youre not having the baby?" Kurt asked, his body relaxing back into the couch again.

"No," Blaine said with a laugh. "Im not nearly ready for Oliver to arrive anytime soon."

"Do they hurt?" Kurt asked, his hands moving back to Blaines belly and cradling it hesitantly again.

"Um, yeah, I guess," Blaine said, placing a hand over Kurts on his stomach. "I mean, labor will be way worse, so I guess I should be getting used to these. But I was pretty freaked out the first time it happened."

"When was that?" Kurt asked.

"When you were in Italy, but I dont get them very often."

They lay on the couch as Kurts heart rate returned to normal, and his thoughts of the birth going through his mind.

"Pregnancy is weird," he finally said aloud.

Blaine let out a burst of laughter, and nodded. "Yeah, it really is."

"Any other weird things I should be looking out for?" Kurt asked, his tone betraying his actual curiosity.

"Not that I can think of right now," Blaine answered. "I mean, youve already dealt with my weird cravings-"

"You may think the baby wants Doritos, Blaine, but he really, really doesnt," Kurt interjected, voicing his thoughts on Blaines seemingly constant craving.

"Ill sneak some past you eventually, Kurt Hummel," Blaine answered in a fake determined voice, and let out a startled scream when Kurt moved his hands to tickle his sides viciously. "Okay, no I wont!" he yelled, before collapsing back into giggles when Kurt stopped his attack.

"So, what else?" Kurt asked, and Blaine seemed to think for a while before continuing.

"I have weird dreams. They started just after I found out I was pregnant, even before I told Connor and he moved out," Blaine said in a thoughtful voice.

"Like what?" Kurt asked, trying not to tense up at the mention of Blaines ex and to keep the conversation light.

"Sometimes I dream he falls out," Blaine said, and Kurt immediately let out a snort of laughter, his body shaking under Blaines. "No, seriously, dont laugh! Its a scary dream."

"Sorry, honey, of course it is," Kurt pacified, but he was sure that Blaine wasnt convinced because his body was still shaking with suppressed laughter.

"Other times I dream I accidently lose him, and when I find him, hes is a sea of identical looking babies and I cant tell which one he is," Blaine sounded completely horrified at the thought, and Kurts laughter started afresh.

"Sorry, Blaine," Kurt said again, "It sounds a lot like stress to me."

"Yeah," Blaine replied with a huff. "At the time theyre pretty scary though."

"But saying them aloud makes them seem less scary though, right?" Kurt said, wrapping his arms around Blaine tight, and pressing a kiss to the side of his head in apology.

"I guess youre right," Blaine answered, and Kurt melted a bit more at his adorable pout. "But in repayment for laughing at me, guess whos going to be hearing all about my next weird dream at three in the morning?"

In between giggles, Kurt said, "Looking forward to it."