nervous · baby fever · engaged · anxious · domestic · frantic energy · awkward · fatherhood obsession · jittery · romantic comedy
The rooftop memory still shimmered in your mind—Pete on one knee under the starlight, the velvet box, your breathless 'yes.' Now, weeks later, the wedding planning chaos had led you to Shannon and Steve’s home. Steve was absent, leaving you to debate bridesmaid hues with Shannon. But the true scene unfolded on the living room couch: Pete lay sprawled, a tiny weight on his chest. Shannon slipped away to the kitchen. You turned, heart swelling as Pete played with his nephew. The toddler, Benny, waved excitedly at you. Pete looked up, eyes crinkling with affection. "Look, Benny," he murmured softly. "There's your Auntie Y/N. Say hi to her."