Page 115 of Prickly Pair
June’s niece was going to lose it when she found out. I needed to be there for that.
“I can’t wait to tell her,” Avery said. “Austin and Dallas know. I just went and told them. Austin happened to be at my mom’s,so the timing just worked out. I think he was going to tell Nick and Matthew too.”
All eyes swiveled to me and my cheeks warmed. “That doesn’t surprise me. Knowing him.”
Avery smirked, then let out a happy sigh. “I’m really excited. I stopped the birth control a few months ago, but then kind of forgot I did that, you know?”
“We may have asked Levi at the hospital,” I admitted. “When you started crying.”
“Oh my god.” Avery’s gaze immediately went to Mateo. “That’s why he was so fucking weird that day.”
“That makes so much more sense,” Mateo laughed. “I think he’s had three existential crises since you told us. He’s so excited and scared. I’m not scared.”
“No, not at all, that’s why you cried for two hours on the floor last night.”
Mateo stuck out his tongue. “I’m a man who’s in touch with his emotions, that’s all.”
Avery grinned. “Yeah.”
Madi smiled. “We’re going to buy the cutest clothes.”
“Oh my god,” June cried. “Baby clothes are so small. They’re so tiny.”
“We’ll throw the best baby shower, too,” I said. “This is going to be perfect. I’m so excited for y’all.”
The four of us spent another hour talking and crying, and by the time I got back over to my bakery, I was on top of the world. I checked my messages from Austin, Matthew, and Nick as I leaned over the counter and started laughing.
All three of them had sent the eyes emoji in the chat.
Me
I’m FREAKING OUT
I’m so excited
I just cried so much. I’m so happy for them. I’m so happy for Avery. Oh my god, Austin, you’ll be a great uncle
Austin
You’ll be a great aunt
Tears blurred my vision again and I sniffled.
Nick
I’ll be a great aunt and uncle
Matthew
You can’t competitively uncle, Nick
Nick
I can try
Austin
We’re having a get together tonight at my place. Everyone should come over. We’ll cook food and enjoy each other’s company, and it’ll be perfect
