& Mad Hatter

he started to chuckle to himself. he would never allow him to get an island, maybe a boat or something, but not an island. “trust me, i wouldn’t allow it. after this whole stuck on an island thing, i wouldn’t go back for a long long time. maybe the bahamas though, that’d be a nice vacation.” he shrugged and slowly lowered his tone to her. he really didn’t want to have this conversation here, but here they were. “we made the cutest kid. like honestly he’s so cute.” he started smiling thinking about nova pregnant and xavier cuddling into the belly wanting to be apart of the experience. “I’m super excited to break in the bedroom. I got a memory foam mattress too so you’ll probably want to sleep more than being with me.” he teased licking at his lips as he adjusted his body in the seat. “I just want to land and see xavier.” he whined softly turning his head to nova, a frown on his face.

“well he has so much stuff now that he was with both grandparents. especially my parents. if he asked for his own island i swear they would try to buy one for him. they are so happy to be grandparents. i honestly thought they’d be mad.” he finally allowed her hand to guide his face to look at her. he got lost for a moment in her beautiful blue hues and felt himself sigh in relief. he didn’t know how she was going to feel about that and he had forgotten those words he spoke to her while intoxicated. “well, i’m glad that i did then. but eventually, you know you are okay with the idea of another?” he knew he should have waited to have this type of talk with her. this isn’t a good place to tell your girlfriend that you want another baby with her, especially on an airplane.

“well between the playroom and his bedroom, we really might not. i think he’s going to think he’s in heaven.” he cleared his throat, heat burning in his cheeks. he was too nervous to even say it, more like embarrassed. it wasn’t anything bad, he knew that. but her mind instantly went there and that scared him. he hoped she didn’t have a negative outlook on their relationship. he only got a big house because he eventually wanted more kids with her. the first one turned out great and he just wanted to be around for everything the next time around too. “just in case we want another…” he mumbled looking away and starting to pick at his thumb nail. 

a small laugh escaped his lips. he loved hearing about xavier, and how much he missed them. sometimes it makes up for the time he wasn’t in his life, which he didn’t like to think about. “i hope it’s soon.” his head rested against hers. “well i just hope that you like everything. its already furnished and photos were put up around the place. i had to pick a few things out from a catalog and told the decorator what everyone liked. it was honestly terrifying.” he let out a nervous chuckle. “but xavier has a play room that’s off of his room, and his own bathroom.” he bit his lower lip and closed his eyes. “and spare bedroom attached to that playroom as well. just in case.” paxton kept his voice low as he said the last part.

paxton was very excited to get home to see his boy, and just be alone with nova with no one watching them. flying there however, he hated to share flights with others, he was too used to hopping in his jet and going wherever, but there they were on a public flight. he could tell nova was excited, or nervous because her leg wouldn’t stop bouncing. it was so sweet seeing her like this. “i know, me too. i just wanna be home already and see the boy.” he chuckled and leaned over to press a quick kiss to her cheek. “you think he’d going to be excited to see us?”

this was it, this was the moment both of them had been waiting for. they were going home to be with the little boy they both missed too much  to even explain. nova’s knees bounced as she waited for their flight to be called, her excitement bubbling over too much, she was sure paxton was growing a bit annoyed with her habit as his hand that was on her bouncing leg squeezed her thigh gently causing her to look over at him with an innocent smile, “sorry.” she grinned as she now placed her hand over his, “i’m just ready to go  right now.”

kylie smiled when she saw it was nova. “hey gorgeous” she said smiling. “i’m guessing you’ve just been exercising of some sort?” the girl asked. the girl had been writing for so long she lost track of time, so it was good for the other to come in and distract her for a little. 

nova nodded her head, “yeah i needed to go for a run honestly, after being trapped in the safe house i needed to go do something.” she laughed lightly, “you look like you need a distraction though get you away from working some.”

“Ooh, Nova,” Ethan repeated back to her. Pretty girl, pretty name. “I dig that a lot,” He said honestly, holding his hand out for the blonde to shake. “So, do you take cliche walks on the beach often?”

she smiled softly, “my parents were obsessed with space at one point of their lives, but thank you.” she reached out her hand now shaking his hand, “uh, most days yes others i just like to lay out. today was a cliche walk day,”

it has seemed like forever for kylie that she had written an article. over break she was able to finish a few articles to be published while she was back on the island but she missed it. she missed writing everyday, missed researching. the girl had decided that since it was just a little too hot outside at the moment she would sit down and see if she can start writing her next article. once she started she couldn’t stop. the girl had been sitting for hours writing and writing when she heard some footsteps walking towards her. 

nova had just gone for a run, something she felt great finally doing since being stuck in a house for over a week it felt great to do something outside. she decided to stop by another one of the houses to see if someone wanted to hang out when she spotted kylie. she smiled bright as she walked over to her waving a bit when she looked up, “hey babes,”

“Everyone loves a new addition mid-season to stir the pot a bit, don’t they?” Ethan said, stuffing his hands in the pockets of his sporty looking sweatpants. Not like he actually was super sporty, but style was style. “I’m Ethan, I was just taking a look around. Sorry if I spooked you,”

nova was glad to be back on the beach, though she didn’t want to tan or sit out by the water she just wanted to walk feel the sand between her toes take in the scene around her. she stopped for a second when she then heard the voice behind her. turning she smiled softly before she nodded, “it’s always fun getting a new addition to the group.” she said shaking her head, “nice too meet you, i’m nova.”

“okay, so there’s like absolutely nothing to do and i’m trying my best to not freak out about this whole situation so if you could just like come cuddle and just keep my mind off of everything, i would deeply appreciate it.”

“you know you don’t even need to ask me twice, babe. i literally just got done telling pax that if you ever come visit we’re cuddling almost all the time unless we’re out.” she smiled softly as she moved to where the girl was laying and joined her before looking over at the other with a soft smile, “i missed you even though we live together now.”

he shifted to sit on the floor, crossing his legs as he held onto her hands, this thumbs rubbing the back of them softly. “so let me get this straight.” he cleared his throat, his brow furrowed. “you want her to object at a wedding. whoever you end up marrying but if it’s us, you’ll let me know?” he questioned. it took a minute for him to wrap his head around it, but he understood. “well sucks if you marry anyone besides me then.” he grinned. he didn’t want to think about her being with anyone else besides him. then again, the image of her with olivia had popped into his head before he shook it off. “well she’s welcome whenever. she’s just not sleeping in our bed.”

his nose scrunched up as he smiled and slowly shook his head at what she was saying. “wait wait wait back up.” he started to chuckle a little. “you promised someone they can object at our wedding? were you going to tell me this before it happened?” he question with a lifted brow. he wasn’t upset, it would actually be pretty funny as long as it wasn’t a real reason. “and if you love olivia so much, she can come visit whenever she wants and stay in the new guest room at the house. i’ll even fly her there on the jet.” all he wanted in life is to hear her say that she loves him everyday and he’d do anything for that to happen.

“that makes two of us,” dalton muttered softly, copying her actions as he curled up into his knees. though perhaps it truly was not a good idea to have the two of them shaking with fear. so instead of remaining in his position, he scooted closer towards the female and soothingly caressed her back. “we’ll be okay, alright? i’m sorry for asking all those things. i was thinking negatively and that’s not what we should be doing,” he sighed. “come with me while we grab something to drink then,”

nova looked over at the boy when he spoke only nodding softly, she knew she wasn’t the only one who was afraid there were others who were obviously scared as well. nodding again she smiled softly, “it’s fine.. dont apologize.” she bit the inside of her cheek letting her legs stretch out before she pushed off the floor to stand up, “lead the way..”