Summary: It was a surprise to find out you and Josh were expecting, and when the idea for a fall date arises, you devise the perfect plan to tell him the news.
Warnings: absolutely sickening fluff because I’m feeling like it, mentions of pregnancy, allusions to sex
Words: 1.3k (just a quick little oneshot)
A/N: It's been so long since I've wrote a fic, and I wanted to post something for the Halloween fics @hearts-hunger was organizing. Besides, I cannot resist a little Josh fluff. Also, fair warning, this isn’t edited because I really wanted to get it posted but I am a busy gal.
It was so nice to have Josh home on a break from tour. Especially during this time of year. While he may have been the human embodiment of sunshine, fall was one of his favorite times of the year. All the horror movies and psychological thrillers that he considered masterpieces, the cozy weather, the seasonal activities, he loved all of it and you loved partaking in it with him.
However, none of those things were what had you most excited for him to be home.
Two days ago, you found out you were pregnant. It was a fairly common scenario, the two of you weren’t actively trying, but you also weren’t necessarily preventing. Besides, you had been together for ages and you both wanted kids, this would be a welcome surprise.
While it would’ve been so plainly easy to tell him, you decided you wanted to do something special. After all, this was Josh. He always gave thoughtful gifts and surprised you with elaborately planned outings. You wanted it to be your turn to do something nice to tell him.
“What do you think of carving pumpkins tonight?” You asked from your spot on the couch.
Josh looked up from the book he had been reading. “Hm? Pumpkin carving?”
You nodded with a small grin, trying your best to keep your face a reasonable level of excited. You happened to be unfortunately bad at surprises. “Yeah, I thought it could be fun. We could go to that pumpkin patch and pick them this afternoon, then we could come home and carve them this evening. Might as well enjoy your time off, right?”
He leaned over to kiss your cheek with a grin. “Sounds perfect, I’d love to. What made you come up with this?”
“Nothing in particular, just sounded like a nice idea. I do have those sometimes. Anyway, since you were a fan of my genius plan, we better get ready and get going.” You stood and pulled him up off the couch with you. If he asked too many questions, you would slip up or cave, and you were determined to pull your little scheme off.
“Someone’s in a bit of a rush.” He gave you a mildly suspicious glance.
You shook your head. “No, no, I just figured I need time to shower before we go and plenty of time for you to join me.”
“Ah, I like the way you think, sugar.”
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It was late afternoon by the time you and Josh made it to the pumpkin patch, and it was still packed. These places were always a bit insane in the month of October, though. It was kind of nice, all the families and couples that were out having a nice time. You could definitely see you and Josh bringing your kids to do this kind of thing.
Before you could start to get emotional, you snuck a glance over at Josh. He was also looking at the crowds. He seemed to notice your gaze and turned to face you with a grin.
“What?” You chuckled at him.
He leaned in a bit closer and spoke in a low voice. “I want one.” He nodded his head slightly towards a young couple with a baby dressed up in an adorable little pumpkin costume.
The three little words warmed your heart. It had been so hard not saying anything to him yet, but you knew it would be so worth it when you told him that night. “Me too, but I think this might be a conversation for later.” You whispered back, giving him a quick kiss.
Thankfully, the “later” part of the day didn’t take too long to get too. By the time the two of you picked out your pumpkins, went home, and made dinner, the evening had arrived. Still, the excitement had you eager to finish your plan.
“So, any idea of what you’re carving?” Josh asked as he finished setting up the carving station on the back porch of your house.
You made sure the carving template you printed off was held out of his view. “I have an idea.”
“What is it?”
“A surprise.”
Immediately, you could see the intrigue overtake his features. “Oh? Well now I have to know.”
You made your way to the table and scooted your pumpkin to the opposite side from him. “Absolutely no hints. We’re going to carve them facing each other and you’re not going to peek.”
“You torture me so, my heart.” He clutched his chest in mock anguish.
“Just sit down and carve your pumpkin.” You sighed.
He made it approximately four seconds before he started in again.
“What’s that in your hand?”
You looked down at the paper in your hand. “Just a template.”
“Are you telling me you printed off a stencil?” He chuckled smugly.
You pointed your flimsy carving tool at him with a stern look. “Hey, I just wanted it to look really good this year.”
He shrugged, still looking entirely too proud. “Well, we can’t all be naturally talented pumpkin carvers, I suppose.”
“You better knock it off, or I’m not showing you the finished project.”
His hands flew up in mock surrender, teasing finally starting to ebb.
You put on some quiet background music, and the two of you got to work on your pumpkins and chatted lightly. The stencil you picked took a bit long to actually carve out. It had two little footprints in the middle and the words “coming soon” surrounding it. Josh finished first, and luckily didn’t try to distract you too badly. Deep down, you knew it was because the unknowing was killing him and he wanted you to hurry. You wanted to assure him that the feeling was mutual, and the sooner you finished the pumpkin the better.
“Okay,” You let out a breath. “The masterpiece is complete. Are we ready for the big reveal?”
He nodded excitedly, grabbing his pumpkin.
You matched his smile. “Okay, you first.”
He swiveled the pumpkin around to face you. He carved his triangle symbol onto it, which wasn’t really a shock. He even had it embroidered onto the back off on of his suits, amongst many other things.
“Fantastic work, it looks great, Josh.” You gave him a small round of applause.
He waved a hand dismissively. “Why thank you, but the show isn’t over. We have to see your pumpkin before both can truly be appreciated.”
“Alright…” You bit your lip and turned it around slowly.
As soon as he read it, his face cleared of all joking manners. The soft glow from the candle inside the pumpkin cast his face with a small bit of light, but it was enough for you to tell a faint sheen of tears coated his eyes.
“Does this mean what I think it means?” His voice was practically a whisper.
You nodded, your own eyes welling up too. “I’m pregnant, Josh. We’re gonna have a baby.”
He was in front of you in an instant, pressing a kiss to your lips as he embraced you. A few silent, happy tears escaped both of you as he leaned his forehead against yours and his hands traveled to rest on your stomach.
“We’re having a baby,” He chuckled breathlessly, voice a quiet rasp.
“Yeah, we are.” You grinned, mirroring his soft laugh.
He looked from your stomach then back up to meet your gaze. “I love you. I love you so much, and I will spend the rest of my life trying to make you as happy as you’ve made me. I love our life and I cannot wait to watch it grow together.”
