I stared at the small white stick that sat on the sink so innocently. You would think it hadn't just confirmed my suspicions, that it hadn't just changed my life forever. You would think something so small couldn't possibly tell you that you held a new life growing within you.

I almost jumped at the feeling of arms slowly wrapping around me from behind, a warm chest pressing against my back as Eli held me against him. I could feel him trembling slightly.

"You're pregnant. You really are pregnant." I could hear his voice shaking as much as his body.I couldn't help the worry that began building inside of me.

What if he didn't want the child? What if-

"I'm gonna be a father!" Those five words, filled with so much joy and wonder, dashed my worries before they could even take hold.

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New books began slowly piling on tables throughout the house over the next few weeks. There were books on pregnancy, childbirth, early childhood and of course books filled with baby names. We spent hours pouring through those books, trying to learn everything we could.

Eli tried not to laugh the first time I asked for a plate piled with peanut butter and banana's.

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I smiled as I felt his fingers combing through my hair, the feeling soothing as my body slowly relaxed against his warm chest as I continued reading.

"You're hair is growing out. I always thought black hair didn't quite look right on you. Perhaps it's time for a haircut."

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I smiled softly when I finally noticed it, all the quick glances Eli sent to my stomach, the way his hand would ever so gently brush upon the skin there as we lay in bed at night before his hand would move to my hip. It was like he was afraid of being caught.

It was so cute how shy he was acting.

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"You won't hurt me, I promise. Just come here!" I chuckled as I grabbed at his hand again, finally managing to catch hold. Pulling him closer, I gently placed his hand on my belly. "See? It's ok to touch me you know. I won't break so easily, so don't worry so much about it."

I watched as he slowly leaned closer, moving his hand to the side as he began placing soft kisses on my stomach. I smiled as I looked down at him, running my fingers through his soft brown hair. He really did treasure me, he treasured us.

"You are so precious to me, Love. You both are so very precious to me." His words were warm against my skin, his voice soft.

Eli's love steals my breath away at times.