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Disclaimer in index of story
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Chapter 7 (Low R for mention
of rape)
A week later Chance is at Angel's doing her homework as she
waits for him to return from patrolling. 'Come on baby I got to get home
tonight.' she sighs putting down the pen she stares at the piece of paper
before her. As she hears the door open she looks up to see Angel enter.
"Ugh I hate homework" she grumbles sitting back in the chair her arms
crossed over her chest. "How'd it go?" she asks
Angel tosses his duster over the couch "Fine" he
replies going to the refrigerator he opens it grabbing the container of blood.
"How's the homework coming?" he asks as he pours some blood into a
glass
Chance sighs "Not good"
"Why?" he asks
"I'm a little off balance lately. I just can't concentrate
long enough to study." she says frustrated
"Take a break." he suggests kissing her head he takes
her hand pulling her towards the couch. "Come on" he pulls her onto
his lap. "Why are you off balance?" he asks
Chance shakes her head "I'm not sure. I guess I'm having
the new school year mind melt down. Too much is going on my mind is on
overload."
"Why?"
Chance sighs "I don't really know"
"Something wrong at home?" he asks concerned
She shrugs "Same as always. Betty's rarely around. So that
means brainless isn't either."
"How's school?"
"Same as always" she shrugs "boring." she
glances at the clock "I gotta go" she says kissing him she stands
"I thought you were staying tonight" Angel says
standing also
"I can't. Betty's home tonight. She's starting to ask
questions"
Angel pulls on his duster "Why don't we just tell
her" he says
Chance shoves her books into her backpack "Yes and if it
gets back to my social worker they could move me." she looks at him
touching his face gently "I'd never see you again. I don't want that to
happen"
"Me either. I love you" he says kissing her forehead
"I love you" she smiles hugging his neck "so
much" she slips her hand into his "Come on" she pulls on his
hand.
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Angel stops a block away from the house. He grabs her he kisses
her fiercely he smiles at her "I love you."
"I love you too" she smiles. The two pull apart
trying to make it look like they are nothing more than friends. As they stop
before the house "I'll see you tomorrow" she says softly staring at
him wanting to hug him
Angel nods "Be good" he smiles
"You too" she pulls away walking up to the house
Angel watches as his lover enters the house. He stands there
watching wanting to be sure she's inside. When he sees her bedroom light turn
on he waits until he sees her at the window. He smiles as she waves to him
assured she's OK he walks away.
Chance watches as Angel disappears. "Bye my love" she
says softly.
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Two weeks pass and Chance burrows closer to Angel.
"Ugh" she groans
"What's wrong?" he asks concerned
"I don't want to get up" she grumbles.
"You never do." he laughs
Chance sits up groaning as she feels the world spin around her.
"Oh boy" she groans running her fingers through her hair
"Chance?" Angel asks sitting up he rests his hand on
her shoulder "What's wrong?"
Chance shakes her head "Nothing. The world's
spinning."
"Are you sick?"
"No." she assures "I haven't eaten anything
since lunch yesterday. My blood sugar must be low." she states kissing him
"Chance you need to eat" Angel says
"I know. I just didn't feel like eating. I couldn't find
anything that looked good." she says standing "I'll get something to
eat" she promises heading into the bathroom
"Want me to make you some breakfast?" he calls
Hearing the mention of food her stomach rolls. "Uh just
some toast and juice" she calls turning on the shower.
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Half an hour later Chance walks into the kitchen finding toast
and juice on the counter. "Thanks" she kisses his cheek.
"You sure that's enough?" he asks concerned
Chance nods "You should know by now that I'm not a
breakfast person." she rolls her eyes. "Besides I don't have
time" she says popping the last bit of the toast in her mouth she downs
the glass of juice. "I'll see you later" she kisses him briefly
"Sure" he smiles watching as she heads towards the
door
Chance pauses dropping her backpack "Ahh hell" she
turns back going to the kitchen she jumps into Angel's waiting arms. Their
mouths meet kissing passionately, clinging to each other. Chance pulls back
resting her head on his shoulder she sighs "I better go"
Angel sets her down "You better. If you don't leave now I
won't be able to stop myself."
"I like that idea." she smirks
"Go" he laughs pointing to the door "I'll see
you after school"
"Bye" she says grabbing her backpack she walks out of
the apartment.
~ * ~ * ~ *
That afternoon Chance sighs entering the house she goes to her
room picking up the phone. She dials Angel's number. "Hey" she greets
"Hey thought you were coming over"
Chance curls up on the bed "I wanted to get some sleep.
You know I can't/won't get any sleep at your place."
"What's wrong? Your rarely tired" he says concerned
"I don't know" she yawns "all I know is that I
am."
"Alright go get some sleep and call me later"
"I will" she promises "Love you" she yawns
"Love you too" he smiles "Get some rest
baby"
"You too" she replies hanging up the phone. She
suddenly bolts up her stomach rolling "Oh god" she groans racing out
of the bedroom to the bathroom. Kneeling before the toilet she empties her
stomach of all contents. After a few moments of throwing up she leans against
the toilet gasping for breath. Finally she stands going to the sink she rinses
out her mouth and returns to the bedroom where she collapses on the bed
exhausted. 'What was that?' she wonders before drifting off to sleep.
~ * ~ * ~ *
That night Angel frowns concerned when his lover doesn't
appear. 'Its ten where is she?' he wonders picking up the phone he dials her
number "Chance its me give me a call when you get this message." he
hangs up the phone. After a few moments of staring at the phone he stands
grabbing his jacket heading down to the floor he goes over to the bar.
"Frank I'm going out. Keep an eye on everything."
"Sure boss" Frank nods watching his boss walk out of
the building.
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Chance groans at the sound knocking at her window. Opening her
eyes she looks at the clock "Slept all afternoon" she mutters rolling
over she finds Angel at her window. She smiles sitting up she throws off the
covers going to the window she opens it. "Hey what are you doing
here?" she asks moving aside so he can enter
"You OK?" he asks concerned
"I just slept through the afternoon" she shrugs
wrapping her arms around his waist her head resting against his shoulder
"What's wrong?"
"I'm fine" she assures "just tired."
Angel kisses her hair "Lets get you changed into your
pajamas and in bed. Want something to eat?" he asks moving her over to the
bed.
"I am kinda hungry" she admits
Angel nods going over to the dresser he opens a drawer taking
out a pair of cotton pajamas. Returning to the bed he helps her undress and
change into the pajamas. "Where's Betty?" he asks
"Working late" she yawns "won't be back until
5."
He nods "Come on get under the covers." he orders
" 'kay" she nods crawling under the covers
"What do you want to eat?" he asks sitting beside her
"Tomato soup" she answers
"Anything else?"
"Uh crackers and some juice." she adds
Angel smiles kissing her forehead "I'll be right
back" he heads out of the bedroom down the stairs.
Chance grabs the remote control for the TV off the nightstand.
Fifteen minutes Angel returns with a tray "Oohh food" she sighs
happily.
Angel smiles setting the tray on her lap. "How do you feel
now?" he asks sitting beside her
Chance shrugs taking a sip of juice "Now that you're here
yes" she smiles kissing his cheek "Thanks"
"Your welcome"
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Glancing at the clock he realizes its 4 AM. Carefully he gets
out of bed trying to move without waking Chance.
"Angel?" she questions sleepily
"I need to get going. Betty will be back in an hour."
Chance grumbles "I don't want you to go" she tugs on
his hand
"I don't want to go but I don't want to risk getting
caught in the sun." he pulls on his clothes. He sits on the edge of the
bed slipping on his shoes. He looks downs at Chance "I'll see you
later" he smiles kissing her cheek
"Yep" she nods sleepily
"I love you"
"Love you" she echoes
Angel goes to the window climbing out he closes the window. He
looks at his lover and smiles
Chance waves watching as he disappears from sight. She rolls
over pulling the covers up she inhales his scent. Sighing happily she drifts
off to sleep.
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Chapter 8 (High R)
"Angel?" Chance says
"What's wrong baby?" he asks sleepily
"Is my planner there?" she asks
"Chance I'm in bed." he reminds
"I know. This is important."
Hearing that he sighs "Alright what is it?"
"I think my planner is there. I need you to check
something for me"
"Just a sec" he throws off the covers going to the
livingroom "Where is it?" he asks
"I think its on the kitchen counter" she replies
Angel notices it sitting on the counter "Its there."
he heads to the kitchen "What do you need?"
"I need to know if I have a doctor's appointment this
afternoon."
"Just a minute" he turns to October "what's
today?"
"Thursday the 20th." she tells him
Scanning through he finds the date "Yes you have a doctors
appointment this afternoon at 3."
"That's all I need to know. You can go back to bed
now."
"Why are you going to the doctor?" he asks worried
"Oh it was scheduled a long time ago. Its too late to
cancel"
"Will I see you today?"
"I'll call you." she promises
"Alright. I love you"
"Love you too" she smiles "I better go."
"Bye"
"Bye" she says softly hanging up the phone.
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Chance enters the doctor's office "Hi Chance Greyson to
see Doctor Sandersman."
"Have a seat Ms Greyson" the receptionist says
Chance nods sitting down she waits anxiously for the nurse to
call her name. She picks up a magazine rifling through it her mind on her
lover.
"Chance Greyson?" a nurse calls
Chance sets aside the magazine "That's me" she says
standing. She walks over to the nurse.
"Lets go get your weight and height and blood
pressure."
Fifteen minutes later the doctor enters the exam room "How
are you feeling Chance?" she asks
"Not too good" Chance admits reluctantly
"Oh?" asks Dr Sandersman "What's wrong?"
Chance shrugs "I think I've got some sort of bug or
something"
"Why?"
"I haven't been feeling too well"
"What are your symptoms?"
"I'm tired most of the time. Not really hungry."
"Have you been having any nausea?" asks the doctor
"Yes" Chance nods
The doctor writes a note "Chance when was your last
period?" she inquires looking at the teen concerned
Chance frowns thoughtfully "More than a month ago. But I'm
not always regular. When I'm stressed I don't have my period."
"Are you stressed?" asks the doctor
"Somewhat not as bad as usual." she admits
"Are you having sexual relations with anyone?" the
doctor questions
"Yes"
"I would like you to take a pregnancy test" seeing
the startled look "just to be on the safe side" she assures.
Chance nods "Alright."
"Are you and your boyfriend practicing safe sex?"
'He can't have kids' Chance thinks sadly not wanting to explain
why Angel can't father any children she lies "Yes"
The doctor nods standing she goes over to the cupboard opening
it she searches for a pregnancy test. "Here you go" she turns around
handing it to Chance. "I'll show you where the bathroom is. Just read the
directions. It'll take a few minutes"
Chance takes the package following the doctor towards the
bathrooms. She sighs entering the bathroom.
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Angel sighs shifting in bed his mind and heart being drawn to
his mate. 'Somethings bothering her.' he sits up running his hands over his
face
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Chance sits in the exam room sitting on the exam table waiting
for the doctor to return. 'Angel' she thinks
The door opens and the doctor enters silently she sits down
Concerned with her silence "Yes?"
"Chance" Dr Sandersman pauses trying to find a way to
tell the 17 year old the news.
When the feeling of dread and happiness hits her Chance blinks
back tears "It was positive wasn't it?"
The doctor nods "Yes."
Chance's hand moves unconciously to her belly 'A baby?! Angel's
baby'
"You OK?" asks the doctor
"Uh yeah" Chance manages to get out
"I see your in shock. How about you go home and think
about this and come back in a few days."
Chance barely nods getting off the table "Thanks" she
mutters absently as she walks out of the room.
'Poor girl' Dr Sandersman shakes her head
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Chance walks home her mind stuck on the news. 'We're having a
baby' she thinks happily. 'What's Angel going to think?' she wonders concerned
'Will he believe the baby's his?' she worries. After a while she finds herself
entering the house moments before the sun begins to go down. As she does she
sees Roger pull up in the driveway. She groans hurrying up to her room. She
sits on the bed staring at the phone.
The short disheveled man enters the house seconds after his
girlfriend's foster daughter. 'Wonder what's with her?' he looks towards the
stairs then notices the blinking light on the answering machine.
Chance picks up the phone dialing Angel's number.
"Hi" she greets
"You OK?" Angel asks concerned "you were
bothered by something"
Chance sighs rubbing her belly unconciously "Can you come
over? I need to talk to you" she jumps as she hears feet pounding on the
stairs and her door slamming open. "What the hell do you want?" she
demands glaring at Roger
"Get off the phone" he orders
"Don't tell me what to do" she snaps. Suddenly the
phone is ripped out of the wall. "What the hell?" she demands glaring
at him
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Angel becomes worried as he hears Roger's voice over the phone.
He frowns feeling his mate's intense fear and anger. Standing he grabs his
jacket heading out to his car.
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Chance stares at him her body tensed with anger "Get out
of my room"
"You bitch." he hisses "you slut"
Chance starts "Get out" she yells
"Who's the father?" he demands
"What are you talking about?"
Roger slaps her hard watching as she falls on the bed.
"You slut" advancing towards her "I'll show you who's a real
man" he smirks pining her on the bed his hands holding her wrists over her
head
Chance glares at him fear blooming as she sees the look in his
eyes 'He's going to kill me... and my baby' she struggles "Get off
me" she yells
Roger smiles "No ones here." he tugs at her shirt
"Don't" she continues struggling 'Angel' blinking
back tears
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Angel speeds up feeling his mate calling to him. His anger
rising he feels his souled half allow the demon half to surface. 'Have to save
our mate' he thinks pulling the car to a stop before the house. He turns off
the car anger hitting him as he hears his mate inside. He growls running into
the house "CHANCE" he roars
"ANGEL help me" she calls panicked "your hurting
me"
"Shut up" Roger order pressing his knee into her
stomach "with enough pressure I can make you lose the bastard."
Chance hears Angel near "You'll never touch our baby"
she looks over his shoulder seeing Angel appear.
"Who have you been fucking around with you slut?"
Roger demands spittle flying his eyes burning in anger
"Me" the vampire growls pulling the human off his
mate
"Angelus" she says relieved she throwing her arms
around his neck tears falling. "Angel"
"You OK?" he demands looking her over "did he
hurt you?" he pulls her to her feet.
Chance sees Roger trying to sneak up on Angel
"Angelus"
Angelus turns grabbing Roger by his neck "Never touch
her" he growls
"So you're the bastard who knocked her up" he snarls
Hearing that Angelus tightens his grip on Roger's neck growling
low
"Angelus no" she says putting her hand on his arm.
She looks at him seeing the anger in his eyes
"Grab somethings and go to the car." he orders his
eyes on Roger
"But..." she begins to protest
Angelus releases Roger looking at Chance "Now" he
orders
"Angelus not without you" she protests her voice
tearfilled
Angelus grabs her backpack handing it to her "I'll be out
in a few." he helps her put somethings in her backpack.
Chance hears Betty enter the house
"Betty" Roger calls
Angelus looks at the human and growls "Shut up." he
looks at his mate "Finish up" he orders softly
Chance nods moving around the room she grabs somethings. She
sees Betty standing in the doorway "Betty"
"What the hell is going on?" Betty demands seeing her
foster daughter looking scared her eyes red from tears.
"He tried to kill me" Roger accuses pointing at
Angelus "she was going to let him. I told you she was trouble Betty"
Angelus growls "Shut up you prick."
"Chance what happened?" Betty asks the teen "Who
is that man?"
"Roger tried to rape me." she says tears forming
"Angel saved me"
"You bitch" Roger snarls
Angelus grabs the man off the floor slamming him into the wall
"I told you to shut up" he snarls his eyes flashing. "Chance
leave" he orders
"Angel you can't..."
Angelus looks at her his eyes softening "I won't. Just go
I'll be out in a minute."
Chance nods grabbing her backpack she walks out of her room for
the last time with Betty behind her. Once in the foyer Chance looks at her
foster mother "I'm sorry."
"So am I. I'm sorry for allowing him in the house. Did he
hurt you?"
Chance rests her hand against her belly "He was going to
kill me and my baby." she says softly blinking back tears she walks out
the door to the car. She gets into the car tossing her backpack in the backseat
she gets in staring out the window she waits for Angel to walk out the door. A
few moments later she sighs in relief as he hurries out the front door to the car.
She watches him nervous about his reaction.
"Chance?"
Hearing the tone she realizes Angel's in control she looks at
him tears blurring her vision. "You didn't hurt him too bad did you?"
Angel shakes his head "I should have though" he says
gripping the steering wheel. "Is it true?" he asks looking at her
"What you said?"
Chance nods wiping away her tears "We're having a baby
Angel"
"Did he hurt you? Either of you?" he demands
Chance rubs her wrists "I feel fine."
Angel nods starting the car pulling the car into the street he
reaches for her hand. "We're going to the apartment. I'm going to grab a
few things then we're going to go stay with Spike and Drusilla for a
while." he brings her hand to his lips
"Why can't we stay at the apartment?" she asks moving
closer to him
"Chance the cops are going to get involved... we can't
stay there."
"Oh" she lays her head on his leg "They'll take
us away." she touches her abdomen "They could take our baby
away" she says sadly
"I won't let that happen" Angel assures stroking her
hair.
"What are we going to do?" she asks
"Leave San Diego. Maybe even California."
"Oh"
Angel pulls the car into the alley "Come on love lets go
grab some things."
Chance sits up following him into the apartment she helps him
grab some things. "Do you think we'll ever be back?" she asks leaning
against him
"We will" he kisses her head "one day" he
leads her out of the apartment to the car. "Are you sure your OK?" he
asks
"I guess."
Angel looks at her "When we get to the house I'm calling a
friend of mine who's a doctor."
"I feel fine Angel" she protests
"I know. I just want to make sure that nothing's wrong
with either of you." he pulls her against him his hand resting on her
belly. "I love you"
"I love you too" she sighs closing her eyes
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Angel pulls the car into the driveway of the secluded mansion.
Carefully he carries Chance up to the front door kicking it with his foot.
"Spike Dru open up" he calls
The door is opened by the peroxide vampire "What are you
doing here?" Spike demands moving aside
"I'll explain later" Angel says "I need to go
put her down." he nods at the girl in his arms. He walks past Spike and up
the stairs to his room. Entering the darkened room he makes his way to the bed.
Gently he sets her down pulling off her shoes he covers her. "Sleep"
he whispers kissing her forehead
"Angel?"
He sits on the edge of the bed "Shh go back to
sleep."
" 'kay" she mumbles drifting back to sleep
After a few moments he stands heading out of the room he goes
downstairs. He finds Spike and Drusilla sitting in the livingroom. Spike
watching TV and Dru playing with Miss Edith. "Spike I want you to send a
couple vampires to Chance's house."
"What for?" Spike asks looking up at his grandsire
seeing the anger in his eyes "What happened?"
Angel sits down leaning on his forearms "Chance is
pregnant." he announces his voice soft
"What?!" Spike exclaims "she cheated on
you?"
"NO" Angel growls "its mine"
"Ooohh Daddy's going to be a Daddy" Drusilla muses
Angel ignores her his attention on Spike. "Roger tried to
rape her."
"What?" Spike growls angered by the fact that someone
would try that with his grandsire's mate. "She OK?"
"I'm going to call Doctor Roberts and see if he can check
her out."
"What am I supposed to do about Roger?"
"If Roberts can see us send a couple vampires you trust to
kill Roger... but under no circumstance are they to kill him infront of Betty
or even try to snack on her."
"Sure. I'll send them when you need them. Why then?"
"I don't want anyone thinking that Chance killed him. This
way she'll have an alibi" he stands "I want it done in the next few
days if tonight doesn't work out." he walks out of the room
"Bad man tried to take Daddy's heart" Drusilla says
angrily "he deserves to be punished." she growls
"And he will Princess" Spike assures
~ * ~ * ~ *
Half an hour later Angel enters the bedroom. He turns on the
light going to the bed. "Chance honey" he calls softly
Chance pulls the covers over her head "Go 'way" she
mumbles
"Chance come on get up."
She looks at him sleepily "Why?" she yawns
Angel smiles at her stroking her cheek with his forefinger.
"Because Doctor Roberts said he'd see you in an hour."
"But Angel..." she protests yawning
He chuckles "I know you want to sleep but we need to make
sure everything's OK with you and the baby." he smoothes a strand of hair
out of her face "So get up."
Chance sits up moving into his arms. She sighs content to be in
her love's arms. "Angel?"
"Yeah?"
She looks at him with a faint smile "We're having a
baby"
Angel smiles back "Yes we are."
She lays her head on his shoulder "How come you aren't
trying to argue it? I mean most guys would."
"I'm not most guys" he says "I know its
mine." he rests his hand below her belly button "I'd know if anyone
else had touched you. I know no one did. That's good enough."
"So you're OK with this?"
"I love you Chance. I may be stunned but I'm happy. Want
to know why?"
Chance looks at him "Sure"
"You're giving me something I never thought I'd be... a
real father. I have wanted that for awhile but I always thought it wouldn't
happen. It has"
She puts her arms around his neck hugging him tight "I
love you"
"I love you... both of you." he replies
Chance smiles at him "Lets go see the doctor make sure
baby's OK"
~ * ~ * ~ *
"Ahh Angel" a man with grey hair greets "its
been awhile"
The two shake hands "Chris Roberts meet Chance
Greyson."
Dr Roberts smiles at the young woman beside Angel. "Its
good to meet you." he leads them back to an exam room sitting down he
looks at Chance "Angel told me what happened and that you're
pregnant"
Chance nods "Yes" she says comforted by Angel being
there and the doctor's obvious concern. "I found out this afternoon"
"How far along are you?"
Chance shrugs "Not sure."
"When was your last period?"
"Probably 2 or 3 months. I've gone longer though"
He nods "Are you in any pain or discomfort?"
"No" she replies
"No cramps or bleeding?"
Chance shakes her head "Other than being tired I feel
fine."
The doctor nods "Why don't we do a sonogram" he
suggests "find out how far you are and make sure nothings wrong" at
her nod he stands "Why don't you get up on the exam table. I'll be right
back."
Chance toes off her shoes pulling herself up on the table. When
she looks at Angel she smiles.
Angel moves over to her kissing her forehead as the doctor
returns.
"Alright why don't you lay back" Dr Roberts instructs
Chance does so slipping her hand into Angel's. She remains
silent doing what the doctor requests.
After a few minutes the doctor runs the wand over Chance's
abdomen "Alright here we are." he says
"So how is everything?" Angel demands
"She's a little over a month." the doctor tells them
his eyes on the monitor he frowns "Hmm"
"What?" Chance asks worried at his tone
The doctor looks at them and smiles "Congratulations
you're having twins" he announces
Chance looks at Angel stunned she smiles slightly then back at
the doctor. "You sure about that?"
The doctor chuckles "I'm sure" he moves aside so they
can look at the monitor "Here they are. Number one and number two."
Angel and Chance smile at the sight of their babies. "They
OK?" Angel asks concerned.
"As far as I can tell they are. But the pregnancy will
need to be monitored closely. I'm not sure how it will progress." he
admits turning off the equipment he hands Chance a paper towel.
"How so?" Angel asks
"Considering that your a vampire and Chance is human I
don't know what could happen. Until I get some sort of idea of what is going to
happen I want to see you every week or two." he says looking at Chance
Chance nods "Will do"
The doctor goes over to the desk opening a drawer he takes out
a bunch of pamphlets and fliers. "Here's some information for you to look
over" he hands them to Chance. "I'll write up a prescription for
prenatal vitamins. Do you need anything for nausea?"
She shakes her head "Its not too bad."
"Alright. Now call if you need anything. Do either of you
have questions?" he asks looking at the two
"Not right now" Chance replies as Angel shakes his
head
"When you do let me know" he stands "I'll go
write up that prescription. Excuse me" he walks out of the door
Chance looks at Angel with a grin "What are you
thinking?"
Angel looks at his mate and smiles softly "Of you"
The door opens at the doctor returns "Alright here you are
Chance." he hands her the slip of paper. "Now I want you to get
plenty of food and rest"
Chance nods going over to Angel's side she slips her hand into
his "I will" she smiles
"I'll see you next week or the week after."
"She'll be here" Angel states
"Congratulations you two."
"Thanks Doctor Roberts" she smiles.
The vampire leads his mate out to the car alert to any possible
threat to his mate and children's well-being. Before opening the car door he
captures Chance's lips in a possessive yet loving kiss. He looks at her smiling
at her dazed expression "I love you... all three of you."
Chance touches his cheek "And we love you."
"Lets go get that prescription filled and head back to the
mansion" he opens the car door for her then once she's in he closes it
going around to the drivers side.
~ * ~ * ~ *
Two hours later Angel and Chance return to the mansion.
Bypassing Spike and Drusilla they go upstairs to their bedroom. Once inside the
room Chance walks into Angel's arms. She wraps her arms around his waist
hugging him tightly.
"What's wrong?" Angel questions
"What's going to happen now?" she asks
"What do you mean?" he asks leading her over to the
bed
Chance sighs sitting on his lap she snuggles close her hand
resting over their unborn children. "To me? The babies?" she feels
tears welling up "I know I won't be able to go back to school. They'll
find me and take us away from you. I'm scared Angel" she admits
"So am I baby." he admits "But I promise no one
will seperate us. I won't let them." he kisses her hair "We'll have
to move out of San Diego. Keep a low profile until your birthday."
"Does this mean no more school?" she asks hopefully
Angel chuckles "Nice try. I'll teach you. Then you'll take
your GED."
"Do I have too?" she complains
"Chance" he sighs
"Fine."
"You feeling better now?" he asks hugging her
"I guess" she yawns
"Lets get you ready for bed." he moves her off his
lap. "Did you pack any pajamas?"
She shrugs "I don't remember. I just grabbed things."
Angel searches the bag "None." he goes to the dresser
opening a drawer he pulls out a T-shirt. "Come on" he pulls her up
Chance sighs stripping off her jeans "I am going to be
huge" she remarks rubbing her abdomen absently.
"You'll look beautiful" Angel assures.
Chance pulls off her shirt she stands there wearing only her
panties. She looks at her belly then at Angel "I already feel huge"
she groans
Angel shakes his head "You look great" he pulls her
between his legs looking her over. He kisses her briefly then with gentle hands
he caresses her breasts. He sees Chance wince slightly, "Sore?"
"A little" she says
Angel cups her breasts weighing them "They feel
heavier" he states. He smiles at Chance "I'm going to love watching
your body change to make room for our babies. To see your belly expand" he
rests his hands on her belly "with the babies."
"What do you think?" she asks
"They've changed you a little." he admits "I
wonder why I didn't notice." he shakes his head "You have a slight
roundness. I can feel it."
Chance smiles "I can't wait to feel them move."
Angel smiles "I can't either." his fingers lightly
brush across her nipples. He chuckles as he hears her gasp "I can't wait
to see you cradling them in your arms as they nurse" he looks at her
seeing the wide eyed look of love. "I'm going to envy them." he
whispers
"Angel" she sighs clutching his shoulders
Angel stands "Get into bed"
"But" she starts to protest then sees the stern look
in his eyes "OK" she agrees getting under the covers she watches as
Angel removes his own clothes then joins her in the bed.
Angel rips off her panties "Won't need these"
Chance whimpers rubbing her body against his "Angel"
Angel moves between her legs pulling her against him. He stares
at her watching the need grow. Slowly he guides himself into her groaning at
the feeling of being one with his mate.
"Oh Angel" she gasps her eyes closing
"Open your eyes" he orders
Chance does and smiles at the look of love in his eyes. "I
love you"
Angel kisses her tenderly "I love you." Slowly the
lovers move their eyes locked watching the emotions in each others eyes.
~ * ~ * ~ *
//"Buffy" he smiles seeing the blond teen sitting on
the bed waiting for him. "How did you know?" he asks sitting beside
her
Buffy slips her hand into his "I didn't really know
exactly what the gift was."
"Are the babies the gift?" he asks
"Part of it."
"And the rest?"
"I don't know" she admits "but they are the most
important part of the gift. The most precious."
Angel smiles "They are."
"They are going to need to be protected Angel. Once its
known that a vampire has fathered a child it will cause trouble in the human
and demon world. Chance and the babies will be in danger."
"Buffy... what are they going to be? Human? Demon?
Both?"
"It hasn't been decided yet."
"Oh."
"She's going to need you Angel. The babies will need
you." she kisses his cheek "These babies are miracles always remember
that"//
Angel opens his eyes finding Chance laying on her back
sleeping. He props his head up on his hand watching Chance as she sleeps. He
rests his free hand on her stomach. "They are miracles." He moves
down resting his head on her stomach "I'll do whatever needed to protect
you three."
~ * ~ * ~ *
Chance sighs sleepily opening her eyes. She smiles seeing
Angel's head resting on her belly. She runs her fingers through his hair
Angel lifts his head smiling at Chance "How are you
feeling?"
"Fine"
Angel moves up laying beside Chance he pulls her close.
"Good"
Chance sighs happily resting her head on his chest. "Did
you get any sleep?" she asks
"A few hours." he says stroking her arm "I'll
get some more later"
"Angel?"
"Yes?"
"What are we going to do?" she looks at him her eyes
showing her worry
Angel touches her cheek "We'll have to figure that out. I
know we can't stay in San Diego."
"Where we going to go?"
"Where do you want to go?"
She shrugs "Anywhere as long as your there"
"I won't go anywhere with out you" he promises
Relieved Chance lays her head on his chest. "Good"
"We'll stay until next week. After the appointment we'll
leave."
"Why not now?"
"I want to make sure everything is OK with you and the
babies."
"He said we're fine" she reminds
"I know. I just want to be sure."
" 'kay"
