The Morning After

Ren woke up to the warmth of Xander's body wrapped around hers, his arms holding her close as if he was afraid to let her go. She stretched, feeling the ache of the previous day's emotional rollercoaster. The news of the pregnancy had been a shock, but with Xander by her side, she felt a sense of reassurance that she hadn't felt in a long time. As she lay there, she thought about the conversation they had the day before. They had talked about everything and nothing, trying to process the news and figure out what it meant for their future. Xander had been calm and collected, but Ren had felt a mix of emotions: fear, anxiety, and excitement. She turned her head, looking at Xander's peaceful face. His dark brown hair was messy, and his dark blue eyes were closed, but she could sense that he was still awake. She smiled, feeling a sense of love and gratitude towards him. "Hey," she whispered, her voice husky from sleep. Xander's eyes opened, and he smiled, his face inches from hers. "Hey, beautiful," he said, his voice low and soothing. "How are you feeling today?" Ren shrugged, feeling a sense of uncertainty. "I'm not sure," she admitted. "A little anxious, I guess." Xander nodded, his eyes filled with understanding. "I know how you feel," he said. "But we're in this together, okay? We'll figure it out, and we'll make it work." Ren nodded, feeling a sense of reassurance wash over her. She knew that Xander was right; they would face this challenge together. As they lay there, Ren thought about the practicalities of the situation. They would need to tell their parents, and figure out how to balance her studies with the demands of pregnancy and parenthood. But for now, she just wanted to savor the moment, and enjoy the warmth of Xander's body next to hers. "I'm glad you're here with me," she said, her voice barely above a whisper. Xander's smile grew wider, and he pulled her closer. "I'm not going anywhere," he said. "I'm here for you, and for our baby. Forever." Ren felt a lump form in her throat as she processed his words. She knew that Xander was committed to making this work, to being there for her and their future. As they lay there, Ren's mind began to wander to all the things they would need to do. They would need to find a doctor, and start making plans for the baby's arrival. But for now, she just wanted to enjoy the moment, and the warmth of Xander's body next to hers. Xander seemed to sense her thoughts, and he pulled her closer. "We'll take it one step at a time, okay?" he said. "We'll figure it out, and we'll make it work." Ren nodded, feeling a sense of reassurance wash over her. She knew that Xander was right; they would face this challenge together, and they would come out stronger on the other side. As the morning sun streamed through the window, Ren felt a sense of hope and excitement for the future. She knew that it wouldn't be easy, but with Xander by her side, she felt like she could face anything.