Chapter Two
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The sound of Pandora crying made my eyes shoot open and shocked me awake. I looked around the room, panicked before my eyes rested on Pandora now in Johnny's arms.
'Sorry, Didn't mean to wake you'. I shook my head and smiled.
'Sorry every one, I didn't even realise I was tired'. I yawned and stood up, stretching out. Johnny walked over to me and passed me the baby, and I instantly felt complete again. 'I'm gonna go make her a bottle'. I told them, my friends all nodded and I left the room, heading to the kitchen.
The nurses had shown me how to make her a bottle, which, it seemed pretty straight forward, but I wasn't going to moan. They were just trying to help and make things easier. I supported Panda in one arm and used my other hand to grab a bottle from the cupboard and flip the kettle on. Johnny had already sterilised them while we were in the hospital so they were ready to go. I put the correct amount of milk powder in to the bottle and flipped the kettle off again.
It was only on for about 30 seconds. Enough to make the water warm, but not hot. I didn't want to burn her mouth. As I poured the water, Ollie came in to the room. I looked up and smiled at him.
'Hey, you ok?' I asked, carrying on with my task, He nodded. It wasn't until i got to the point of needing to out the lid on the bottle and shaking it up that I needed my two hands. Ollie took Panda and I did what I needed to do.
'Can I feed her?' He asked. I couldn't help but smile.
'Sure. Sit down'. He sat down on one of the kitchen seats and got her more comfortable in his arms. I passed him the bottle. He didn't need me to show him how to do it, he was a natural already. I couldn't help but smile as I made myself a coffee. I offered him a drink, but he didn't want one, and when mine was ready, I put it on the counter to cool down and leaned on the island and .. just watched him with her.
He didn't take his eyes off her, even for a second. It was so cute.
'You're good with babies'. I told him. He chuckled.
'I like kids.' Well.. that was good. 'There was a lot of younger children in my family when i was growing up so I was always around them. If you didn't like kids, it would have been miserable'.
'Well, a man who likes babies is an attractive quality'. He looked at me, but only for a second before his attention was back on Pandora.
'Hey, what's keeping you guys?' Johnny asked, coming in to the room, Stopping briefly when he saw Ollie feeding the baby. 'Oh.. sorry. Didn't realise'. I rolled my eyes. He was clearly slightly annoyed at the fact Ollie was feeding her, but he had plenty of times in the hospital, so there was nothing to be jealous or annoyed about.
'It's fine' i told him with a smile. He smiled back and left the room again.
'He didn't like that'. Ollie stated, it was obvious, so i just mmm'ed and took a sip of my drink.
'No, probably not, but it is what it is'. He smiled sadly and carried on feeding the baby. When he was done, he put her over his shoulder and patted her back until she burped, luckily, she didn't throw any thing up, and he passed her back to me.
'She really is beautiful Cath. You did a good job with her'. I looked down at her.
'Thanks, Ollie. It means a lot'.
We headed back in to the front room where Amber and Jeremy were acting all cutie on the sofa and Johnny was sat miserably in his chair. I walked over to him and c****d my head to the side.
'Why are you being a grump?' I asked playfully. He just shrugged and mumbled he wasn't. 'Right, Ok. Do you want cuddles with her?' As soon as I asked, he perked up and I passed her over. She was like pass-the-parcel or some thing, but every one just wanted cuddles, there was no harm.
I just shook my head and went and sat on the other sofa with Ollie.
I yawned again, louder than before and rubbed my eyes. God, why was I so tired all of a sudden?
'Why do you go and have a rest? I'll look after Pandora'. Amber offered. I looked at her, Unsure.
'I don't know, I don't like leaving her'. She just rolled her eyes.
'Go on you nugget, you have her for the rest of your life, go and rest'. The others agreed and I sighed. Giving on.
'Ok, only if you are sure?' She nodded/ 'Ok. Come and get me if any thing happens or if you need me, ok?' She promised and I stood up, thanking her, and headed up to my bed room.
I knew she would be safe but, it just felt weird not being with her. I guess that's just the ''new mummy'' in me though.
As soon as I took off my shoes and got on the bed, my head hit the pillow and I was out like a light!..
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Please note, this isn't a daily updated story. I haven't got any more chapters written currently and have other projects on the go. if you can't deal with waiting, maybe its best you dont read, sorry. For those who are patient, enjoy!!
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