Page 73 of Moonlit Kisses

“Are you nervous?” She raises one eyebrow and gives me a cheeky smile.

I shrug like I don’t care one way or the other.

She pushes my shoulder playfully. “Sarah was fascinated with my nose ring, actually. Then I showed them my naval piercing, and she started asking all sorts of questions about how the jewelry will go when I’m pregnant.”

And doesn’t that put the perfect visual in my head. “Oh yeah? How does it go when you’re pregnant?”

“Once my tummy expands, I’ll have to remove it. It’s easy enough to do.” I look across at her midsection, imagining it swollen with our baby. Maybe now would be the time to bring it up with her?

“Hang on. You’re wearing a dress. How did you show them your stomach?”

Her cheeks flush pink. “Oh, uhm, it was only the ladies, so I lifted my dress. I have underwear on, so there was nothing to see.”

I groan and readjust my position at the image of her innocently lifting her dress, exposing her underwear. “Do you think you’ll want to have kids?” I glance across at her.

She smiles. “Absolutely. I love kids.” She pauses. “What about you?”

“I’d have kids tomorrow if I had my way.”

Her smile widens. “Really?”

“Did you end up going back for your birth control shot last week?” I’m hoping she forgot, but I don’t think Molly would do something like that.

“Yeah, I did. Why?” Creases have formed between her eyebrows and I want to smooth them away with my thumb. “I would never take the chance of getting pregnant unexpectedly. I saw what happened to Mom.”

Of course. Fuck, I’m a stupid ass sometimes. I take her hand in mine and squeeze. “How about I take you to my favorite spot to watch the sunset and we can talk a bit more?”

“Okay.” She pulls her hand from mine and fidgets with her bracelet. I’ve noticed she does that when she’s uncomfortable or nervous.

I turn up the radio to combat the silence that’s descended over us. I want to say something to put her mind at ease, but I don’t know what to say. I figure it’s best to keep my mouth shut for now.

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