Chapter 24: I Didn't Mean It.

"Are you serious!?" His voice was angry, each word slicing through the air into my ears. I winced, stumbling back.

"I didn't mean it! I was just saying something to you! Why are you so angry with me! You say so much that offends me yet when I say something you go all defensive!" I stuttered, looking at him. "I was JUST saying that maybe Kathryn shouldn't be here anymore..."

"How can you say that!? She's YOUR daughter! How could you just say you want to get rid of her?" He said, looking at me.

I can't take care of her right anymore. She needs more help than I can give her... I can't anymore.

"Because I can't take care of her. She needs more than I can give. You know that we can't do much! You're at work all day and I'm struggling to just get through school! My own mother takes care of her longer than I do!" I said. It honestly hurt, my heart shattering at each of my own words.

"Well, then, why don't you just take online classes instead of going to a classroom all day? There are so many alternative- "

"Those alternatives wouldn't work still! I wouldn't be able to do it since I'd still be taking care of her!"

"It's not my fault that you got pregnant!" He suddenly said, him almost immediately covering his mouth.

I opened my mouth to say something before I heard her crying. He must have as well, the two of us looking down the darkened hall. I bit my lip softly, slowly walking away from him before picking up the pace as I went into our bedroom, picking her up from the bassinet.

His footsteps were very, very quiet, it hard to distinguish one from another. Especially over her crying. I bit my lip again, gently rocking her, swaying slightly back and forth, lightly humming her lullaby.

Kathryn's eyes stayed close, her crying ceasing before she was asleep again.

Tears were in my eyes. It was the hardest thing to think about. I don't want to lose her. But, I'll be forced away from her if we can't take care of her and some government person comes in to take her.

A gently hand touched my left shoulder, "Christina...?"

Aaron's soft voice contradicted his previous tone. I lightly looked right, in the direction of his voice.

He looked at me gently, his and my eyes meeting, "I'm sorry for what I said... I crossed the line... I-... I never should have said what I said..." He softly said, keeping his look to my eyes. Every time he does that, he seriously means what he's saying.

I looked away, almost about to burst into tears, "There's nothing you should be sorry for..."

He sighed quietly, "I said a lot of stupid crap that wasn't necessary and was hurtful and- "

I turned around to face him after I had set Kathryn back down. I looked up at him, lightly frowning, "You have nothing to be sorry for." I repeated, my voice gentle.

"Christina..." He said softly. I bit the inside of my cheek, lightly walking the small distance between us, looking at him.

"You were trying to help... why would I be angry at you?" I softly said, gently looking at him. I was almost a foot shorter than him, my neck beginning to hurt from looking up at him.

He seemed to know this. He lightly bent his knees, his hands grabbing my waist and pulling me up. I was silent to not wake Kathryn up with my yelp. I grabbed his shoulders, trying to not fall. He looked at me, "You would be angry because of bringing back a part of your life you've told me multiple times you didn't want to remember." He said softly.

I gently looked at him, "Can't really forget it..."

He lightly looked down. I bit my lip lightly, slightly wrapping my legs around his torso, my arms around his neck, me holding onto him. He still held my waist, his head turning to look at mine, us at eye level.

"It's okay. I love you. Why would I be upset if I love you...?" I said softly, starting to smile as I saw his little grin grow across his face at the three words, 'I love you.'

He gently sighed, his smile slightly faded, "I don't know how."

I lightly giggled, one hand gently touching his cheek. His smile came back as I repeated, "I love you. I never will stop..." I whispered.

He gently chuckled, lightly touching his nose to mine, his warm breath tickling my face as he replied, "And I will never stop loving you either."

I gently smiled, lightly tilting my head forward, kissing him. He kissed back after a moment, holding me.

I had to pull away after a few moments, lightly smiling. My eyes were still closed, He gently chuckled, kissing me again, pulling me back into it. We both didn't go any further, but it was just the fact we continued to kiss each other was the way we could show that, no matter what happens, we both still will love each other.

He let go of me after we separated again, I quietly sighing, "It's really late... I think it's time for bed."

He quietly nodded, gently looking at me, "Alright."

I smiled slightly, grabbing his hands, pulling him across the room, half pulling his head down to beside mine, whispering in his ear, "I love you."

He half laughed, keeping it quiet, "I love you too, baby."

I giggled lightly, letting go of him. He went to his side of the room and I to my side, the two of us changing into sleepwear before going to bed. I gently pulled a blanket over Kathryn before I fully got comfortable in bed. I looked at her bassinet, Aaron's arm gently pulling itself around my waist, the two of us both looking over at her. I sighed quietly, gently looking over my right shoulder, lightly kissing his cheek.

He chuckled quietly, pulling me close to his chest before the three of us fell asleep.

I know. I know. I focused on a different couple but let me explain:

A lot of the things I have planned for you and Garroth is basically preparation for a baby/babies. Besides, there should be some form of fighting.

At least I didn't have them fighting and then suddenly going into a make-out (Studio C is the one that gave me THAT idea. Lol)

But yeah. I'm going to try to update more (I say that a LOT) and get this all out to you soon.

It is kind of short but, I've written it in about 30-45 minutes.

Alright. I am going to leave you all alone. Have a good first week of Advent!

~arm