Chapter 18  

Matt POV 
      
      I heard the chain on the door rattling again. He was coming back for me... I whimpered when moving sent a shock wave of pain through my arm. I stood leaning against the post. The chains fell off the door. The door opened and sunlight flooding the room blinding me. All I saw was a silhouette of my attacker. This was my last chance. I grabbed the pen from my back pocket and charged. 
      
      The person put their arms around me making my charge useless. I struggled. "Let me go so I can kill you!"
      
      "Easy Mattie bear, no hurting your future husband." my eyes focused and I saw Jimmy. I gasped and backed away from him thinking he kidnapped me. "I know what you're thinking and I didn't do it. Why would I kidnap the man I love and plan on marrying? I am not that dumb." I looked at his neck for the wound I gave my attacker. I noticed no gash on his neck. He looked me over. "Oh god, what happened to your arm?" he started looking my arm over. 
      
      "Whoever put me here broke it. Last night... at least I think it was last night, they found out about the email and came to take my things. Well remember that rock I pointed out in the parking lot? It was in my pocket the whole time. I cut across his neck leaving a huge gash. After that he hit me so hard I fell to the floor and stamped on my arm. I heard it break. It hurts like a son of a bitch." 
      
      "What is going on here?!" I turned to see Jimmy's father standing there with a plate of sammiches, more water, and the Halloween mask. "Jimmy what are you doing?!"
      
      Jimmy pushed me behind him. "Why did you do this dad? Why did you kidnap Mattie and keep him locked up?! I want answers." He had his hands behind his back holding his phone out to me. I called Johnny knowing Johnny would get help. I hid the phone against my leg making sure the mini microphone was exposed to catch everything. 
      
      "I kidnapped that piece of shit cause I will not let my son marry a male. Boys are meant to marry girls! Not marry other boys! So I took him while you went to put the books and crap away for him. It worked pretty well I would say. But then you had to butt in! You couldn't just leave things alone and forget him could you Jimmy?"
      
      "Nah, I kinda do things for the one I love. And I cannot believe you are a homophobe. I mean really my own father a homophobe. Mind telling me why? Could it be because you didn't get the man you wanted? I saw the pictures of you being the surrogate for Zack's parents. You are the one who carried us not mom, you made her lie about having us cause you couldn't get the man you loved. And cause of that you had to attack the man I love and ruin my life! Now if you want to hurt Mattie you have to get through me."
      
      Jimmy squared his stance waiting for his father to attack. His father just let the things in his arms drop and charged at him hand extended. I backed up against the house in fear. No offense to Jimmy but I have been beat up enough for my taste. I watched as punches were thrown. Jimmy was much more agile than his father mostly cause of age but seriously he was sexy as hell! I never wanted anyone more than I wanted Jimmy at that moment. I heard sirens coming closer and looked down the street. I looked back and saw Mr. Sullivan trying to escape. Jimmy pushed him down and took a trick from my book. He sat on his father's back. "Mattie come here love. Come let me hold you." I walked over nervously and he pulled me into his lap. Our combined weights effectively held Mr. Sullivan down until the cops could arrive. 
      
      We both gave a statement and I was put in an ambulance to be taken to the hospital. Jimmy followed behind in his car. I noticed I still had his phone when I heard voices. "Hello?"
      
      "Mattie, you have no idea how glad I am to hear your voice. You ok?" I laughed happy to hear Johnny. 
      
      "Broken arm but nothing worse for the wear. I am on my way to the hospital in an ambulance! And this time I am conscious for it! So cool right?" he laughed some. "Listen the paramedic is yelling at me to get off the phone. I'll talk to you later ok?" he agreed and we said out goodbyes. The paramedic asked me random questions on the way to the hospital. 
      
      Upon arrival I was wheeled back to be examined and to see if my babies were ok. I lay in my bed with Jimmy by my side as the door opened and the guys rushed in. I hugged them all tears of joy in my eyes. "So Sanders, how you doing?" Johnny asked handing me a bouquet of purple orchids. 
      
      "Better now, I am finally free! How long was I in that fucking cellar?!"
      
      "2.5 weeks." Zack said as he sat to my right. Johnny and Brian sat at my feet. "Wanna know the real shocker? Randy Fletcher was helping look for you. He literally helped put up fliers and crap."  
      
      I smiled. "Wow, I'll have to thank him for that. I probably need a new phone and iPod. Knowing Jimmy's dad he trashed it all."
      
      Jimmy nodded. "Most likely is right. But all that matters is you're back. Wait til you mother shows up. When I told her we found you she was screaming into my ear. She was really worried about you."
      
      Brian nodded. "Seriously the whole town was covered in posters and most of the people from school were helping look for you. Who knew popularity had it's perks? We gotta thank Randy for that by the way."
      
      "Anyone have Randy's cell number?" Zack raised his hand blushing. "Ok creepy. Call him and ask him to come here but don't tell him why please?" Zack nodded and walked off to the hall. 
      
      At that moment mom rushed in. "Mattie!" she took Zack's spot at my side hugging me tight. 
      
      I winced. "Mom... Broken arm... Ease up." 
      
      "Oh sorry baby. But are you alright other than your arm?"
      
      "Yeah they wanna keep me for observation just to be safe." I touched my belly with my good arm. "Easy babies, mommy hurts." I said to my belly. Mom reached out her hand and felt her grandchildren kicking. Tears started streaming down her face. "Are you alright mom?" she nodded. "Happy tears?" again she nodded. "Good." 
      
      Zack walked in a few minutes later. "No answer. Sorry pet. But you will probably see him in school in a few days right?" I nodded and fell asleep surrounded by my family.

So Far Away 22

by ~ElviraTepes
      
      I woke to a ton of noise coming from downstairs. I walked to the landing and leaned on the railing. "SHUT THE FUCK UP! I AM TRYING TO SLEEP!" I yelled at everyone. When they quieted I smiled. "Now stay that way." I walked back to my room and laid on my bed snuggling my body pillow. I sighed contently as I started to fall back to sleep. That was when the babies decided to wake and start kicking. I moaned and sat up letting the twins get comfortable again before I stood and went downstairs. I walked to the kitchen not caring who saw me in just my jeans.
      
      I went to the fridge looking for substance. I saw a plate of bacon from this morning and pulled it out as well as vitamin water. I sat at the table munching away rubbing my belly gently to calm the twins. The kitchen door swung open but I paid it no attention. I figured it was mom or Jimmy.  
      
      The person sat across from me and I looked up when a hand touched mine. I was shocked to see Ryan there. "Matt I know I am not a true friend like the guys but still... I thought maybe I could help you? What's wrong?"
      
      I wanted to growl but sighed instead. "I am tired, moody, sore, and in pain. Where do you wanna start?" Ryan nodded. "Word of advice; don't get pregnant you so cannot handle it." I said nibbling on my bacon. "I mean I am always sore in one body part or another. And then I have pain added to it which is a bitch on wheels. Then the tiredness and moody also attack and you get me."
      
      "Hey that's ok. You've been through a lot Matt. I mean... if I went through what you did I would be insane. You're a trooper you know that right? Your babies should be proud to have you as a mother." I smiled at him in thanks. "If I had someone like you as my mom I would be extremely happy."
      
      I nodded and saw Zack's bracelet on his wrist again. "So tell me, how long have you been dating Zack?" he paled looking at me. "Just spill, I know that bracelet. It's Zack's; he wouldn't give that to anyone unless they were special. So again, how long?"
      
      "A few months now, about 3 months. We started dating about a week before you were Matt-napped as Jimmy called it. You know that gash on Zack's neck?" I nodded. "Well, sex got a little rough. I was kissing hi and next thing I know I drew blood. He was cool about it but I still feel bad." I noticed him playing with the bracelet.
      
      "Ryan is there something you're not telling Zack?" I remember that nervous fidget from my life only 5 months prior. "Ryan what is it? You can tell me."
      
      He sighed. "I might be pregnant... I've been sick every morning and nauseous all day." I nodded. "I want to tell him but I can never get time alone with him. I was gonna tell him today but he wanted to come check on you." now I felt bad. "I mean I am not mad at you or anything but... you know." 
      
      I nodded. "Trust me I know. I remember when I had to tell my mom I was pregnant... It was definitely interesting. I was so nervous I was shaking and stuttering. The thing that made it really bad was I actually barfed on her lap. I mean totally suck-tastic right? But mom was nice about it. We moved here right after I learned I was pregnant."
      
      He nodded. "Any advice on how to tell Zack?"
      
      "Well for one I'll send him in here. You can tell him then. And don't be nervous, just tell him. He'll listen I know him well enough for that." He smiled as I stood. I was semi shocked when he hugged me. I was still getting used to him being kind. "Ok have a seat I'll be back. There's food in the fridge if you're a nervous eater." I walked to the living room and sat on Jimmy's lap. "Hey Zack, Ryan wants to talk to you alone in the kitchen." 
      
      Zack nodded and walked off. Jimmy smiled at me. "Feeling better my love?" I nodded and kissed his neck. "That is great baby." he rubbed my belly and a group gasp went out as 2 feet were seen pushing against my belly. One was on the left side the other on the right. "Relax guys they're not gonna break outta him." I looked up and saw the guys looking pale. I laughed so hard I could barely breathe.
      
      Johnny sat by Jimmy and me. "Did that hurt at all?"
      
      "Nah, uncomfortable but no pain." He nodded. "You can feel if you want Johnny. I won't bite." He nodded and touched my belly. He cursed pulling his hand back when it was kicked. "Relax dude the baby was saying hi. They do that." I looked around. "And Johnny where is your baby?"
      
      Jimmy smiled. "They're all hanging out in the nursery. We got baby monitors hooked up so we can hear them." I nodded and hugged Jimmy super tight. "Love you forever baby."
      
      I laughed. "Same Jimmy. Totally same." We all looked up when Zack and Ryan walked out. Both were beaming with smiles. I smiled at Zack. "Why the smiles?" I asked playing coy.
      
      Both men sat on the chair; Ryan in it and Zack on the arm. Zack smiled. "I might be a father." We all gasped and cheered for him. Well everyone but me. I gasped looking at my belly as I felt a contraction under my hands. My stomach got rock hard like the book said it would during labor. 
      
      "Um... sorry to ruin the moment but I think I'm in labor..." Everyone gasped looking at me. "I just had a contraction." Everyone jumped up getting my things as Jimmy helped me dress and put on shoes.

Chapter 24 final

I laid on my bed relaxing with friends when a nurse pushed in 2 bassinettes. “Hey Matt. Two people wanted to meet you formally.” I smiled and Jimmy helped me sit up to hold them. I smiled as the nurse handed my babies to me. I tried not to wince as the weight of the one girl settled on my broken arm. “They need names still.”

I smiled. “Which one was born first?” he nodded to my left arm. “Ok, that is Terra Lynn Sullivan. And her sister is Tanya Linnet Sullivan.” I smiled when mom gasped. “Ma it’s ok.”

“You’re naming her after me?” I nodded. The guys were all confused. “My name is Linnet.” They all gasped an applauded. I smiled and looked at my girls. “Congrats Mattie. You have two beautiful girls.

I nodded. “Thanks mom.” I smiled at Jimmy. “Want to hold them daddy?” Jimmy nodded and mom helped me hand him Terra and Tanya. I smiled at them. “Adorable.” He nodded and there was a flash of light as one of the guys took our picture. “Whoever took that I want a copy.”

Zack smiled. “Yes sir.” After a while the guys took turns holding the girls. I was released two days later and gladly went home. When I walked into the house I went to put my things in the bathroom as Jimmy waited in the living room. As I was putting things in my cabinet I saw it, the test Ryan took two days ago. I picked it up and looked at it. I gasped at what I saw.

I pulled my phone from my pocket and called Zack. When Zack answered he was panting. “Yeah?”

“Hey it’s me. Can you and Ryan come to my house for a little while?”

“Can it wait an hour maybe a little longer?” Zack asked as I heard Ryan moan in the background.

“Yeah sure. But don’t forget or I know you will hate yourself.”

“Yes mommy. I’ll come over soon bye.” As he ended the call I heard Ryan telling Zack to ride him. I laughed at the prospect of what was to come. I hid the test in my pocket and walked to Jimmy. I sat by him smiling as he held our girls in his arms.

He smiled at me. “We have such beautiful babies Mattie. I really mean that. If I didn’t know better I would say they had the Sullivan nose.”

I smiled. “Yeah I know what you mean. But hey we will make sure they have the best lives possible and that no one will ever hurt them. I am very sure they will be daddy’s girls too.” Jimmy laughed. “I am serious. Look at how they used to calm down when you talked to them when I was still pregnant and look at how they act now when you hold hem or talk to them. They are true daddy’s girls already.”

Jimmy sighed. “Yeah I guess so.” I nodded.

Finally there was a knock at the door. I opened it to reveal Jimmy and Ryan. “Hey welcome back. Did you enjoy yourselves?” they looked confused. “Ryan; make sure Zack has hung up his phone before asking him to ride you.” both men paled and I laughed loud. “Come in I didn’t invite you over to pick on you. I have news for you both.”

They nodded and walked to the living room with me. “What is this news Mattie? You’re not already pregnant again are you?”

“No you dweeb. I can’t have sex til the stab wounds heal over. Anyway, remember when I went into labor... Ryan took the pregnancy test?”

Ryan gasped. “I completely forgot about that! Where is it?” I pulled it from my pocket and handed it to him. He looked at it and gasped as tears came to his eyes. “Zacky... I’m pregnant...”

I smiled at them. Zack hugged Ryan close. “This is great love. I will make sure our baby is loved forever.” I smiled as I watched the way Zack treated Ryan. I knew they would be great parents to their baby.

The next day Jimmy went to school with our baby dolls. Most likely we would fail the class cause we haven’t cared for them since before I went into labor. I sighed as I fed Terra and Tanya their bottles which was a pure pain in the ass with one broken arm specially cause they wanted to be fed at the same time.

Jimmy came home later smiling at me. “Hey you. How you doing? Were the girls good?” I nodded as he walked to my side and kissed me before sitting me. I put my arms around him as we continued to kiss. He finally pulled away and I let out a sad mew. “So I gave the dolls back and the teacher isn’t failing us for ignoring them. She said our babies were more important than a doll. She also said to congratulate you.” I nodded. “Where are the girls anyway? They are usually glued to your hips.”

I laughed. “Nap time in their cribs.” He nodded. “The tutor is supposed to start coming next week. Mom arranged everything and made sure no one forgot. I even called this morning to make sure.” He nodded and pushed me back onto the couch and I laughed before we kissed again.

~3 weeks later~

I pushed a button on my cell putting it on speaker as it rang. “Yeah?” at the moment I was busy changing Terra’s stinky diaper.

“Mattie... it’s Zack.” Zack sounded forlorn. “Can you and Jimmy come to the hospital?”

“Sure something happen? Did Ryan do more than a scratch during sex?” I laughed silently as I put powder on Terra’s bottom.

“He lost the baby Matt...”

I gasped. “Oh shit... alright we’ll be there soon. What room is he in?” he gave me the room number then hung up. I finished with Terra and started getting the girls things together. “JIMMY!” I kept putting things in the diaper bag. “JIMMY! GET YOUR ASS UP HERE BEFORE I NEUTER YOU!”

Jimmy finally appeared. “What is wrong? Are the girls ok?”

“We gotta go to the hospital.” I put the girls’ shoes and socks on them. Jimmy immediately went to the girls looking them over for injuries as I put the diaper bag over my shoulder. “It’s not them Jimmy. And it’s not me. It’s Ryan, he lost his baby. Zack just called asking us to come over.”

He nodded and we got the girls into the car and drove off to comfort our friends. I buckled the girls’ car seats into the car and sighed as Jimmy left a note for mom in the house. We left and made a mad dash for the hospital. We walked in carrying the girls in their carriers and set the carriers on the floor by chairs. I went to Ryan and sat by his side as Jimmy talked to Zack. “Ryan?”

He looked at me but said nothing. “I am so sorry about what happened... No one should have to a baby.” he sighed but still said nothing. “Ryan, please talk to me.”

“Matt, no offense but not now ok? I haven’t even completely lost the baby yet. I am still miscarrying.” I felt complete compassion for him. He winced and I rubbed his hand to let him know I was there for him. “They said I am 4 months. I actually have to deliver it Matt.”

I gasped. “Oh Ryan... Is there anything I can do to help you?”

“Just being here is helping me. I mean why the hell is this happening to me?! I want this baby and I can’t have it! That’s not fair!” he started crying and I hugged him close. “I want my baby!” I just held him. I can’t tell him I know. I mean my babies are sleeping in their carriers in the corner.

As time passed the other guys showed up as well. The last time a nurse checked Ryan was 8 CM. I felt so bad for him. He had to deliver a dead baby that he only knew about for 3 weeks. I wanted to make him feel better but I know I can’t. At the moment I was in the room alone with Ryan. I was holding Terra who was being fussy. “Matt can I hold her?”

I looked up at Ryan who was crying or at least had been. His eyes were red and puffy and he had tear trails. “Sure.” I stood and carried her to him setting her in his arms. “She gets fussy a lot. Jimmy says she takes after me.”

He smiled as he held my daughter.

 ~5 Years later~

I smiled as Terra and Tanya ran around chasing each other in the living room. I was watching them from the kitchen. I watched into the living room and they ran to me hugging my legs. I leaned down and picked them up setting them on my hips. “Hey girls. Are you being good?” They nodded and hugged me. “That’s my sweet girls.”

The front door opened to reveal Jimmy the girls saw him and gasped. “Daddy! You’re home.” I put the girls down and they ran to Jimmy hugging his legs close. Jimmy laughed and kneeled kissing them.

Jimmy smiled. “Did you have fun with mommy today?” they nodded. I leaned against the door frame watching them. “Did you help mommy make dinner?” they nodded again. “I am so glad to hear that you had fun my angels.” They giggled and ran off to play again. Jimmy walked to me and kissed me. I wrapped my arms around him smiling. “Hello my love, how are you today?”

“Good, even better now that you’re home.” He smiled and I hugged him super close.

~Fin~

Thanks. there is a a sequal rumor going around.

tiger_lily1989 wrote:

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AWWWW!!! That was an awesome story right there! :D

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 yeah? well i think i started posting the sequal called I Won't See You Tonight. if not i can start.