| Chapter 7a |
| THE WATERHOUSE CENTRE: ORLANDO - 27TH JULY CELEBRITY SKILLS CHALLENGE Lance was trying to play his best for Josh, he had to sit out all the games this year because he was 7 months pregnant now. Lance kept looking over at Josh who was beaming at him from his seat giving him all the support he needed, he felt he needed to donate more this year as he was about to become a father. Wow. That still sounded weird. Josh was having a great time he would of preferred to be playing but he watched proudly as his fiance played the best he could. Josh looked around at all the celebrities here and laughed when he saw Justin and Nelly hamming it up. He smiled when he saw Usher coming over, "Hey dude wassup?" Usher hugged him as best he could with Josh's big bump in the way, "Not much C. I'm having a great time, you look great by the way." Josh blushed, "Thanks. I'm kinda getting used to having this big stomach but it's really cool." Usher laughed, "Yeah must be weird dude. I don't think I saw you and L-dude after y'all came out I just wanted to tell you how proud I am of you's and I think it's great. You two are perfect for eachother." Josh blushed a brighter red, "Thanks U, that means alot. I'd hug you but...I can't." They both laughed and Lance wondered over, "Hey Usher," They hugged and he turned to his love, his face brightening instantly, "Hey darlin'." Josh smiled, "Hey baby." They shared a sweet kiss and then both rolled their eyes when they heard the clicks of cameras. "You doing good out there Lance." Usher said. Lance blushed slightly, "Thanks I'm playing for the both of us," He wrapped his arms around Josh from behind rubbing his palms against his boy's stomach, "I mean the three of us." Josh smiled leaning back into Lance's arms, Usher grinned it was so obvious the love these two share, "Do you guys know what your having?" "No. We don't wanna know." Lance replied, absently caressing Josh's stomach where his child grew. "We wanna be surprised y'know? When I give birth we wanna be in the moment and feel even more, like it's a girl or it's a boy. I don't really know how to explain it." Josh said practically beaming talking about his baby. Usher laughed, "I understand. Are you gonna have a baby shower?" Josh bit his lip, "I hadn't even thought of it but it would be pretty cool. I mean I've only got 2 months left 'til I give birth and see my child for the first time so it would be cool to have like a party in his or hers honor." "I think we should do it. Soon." Lance said smiling into his boys neck. They talked for a little while and then Lance got back to the *games* for the afternoon. When they finished Lance walked up to his love, "Darlin' you wanna go to the party for a little bit?" Josh smiled and pulled Lance in for a kiss, "Sure babe. For a little bit." They went to the party and Josh was really enjoying himself talking to everybody who was there and beaming when they asked about his baby. When they got home Josh was exhausted, "I'm going to bed baby." Lance smiled at Josh, "I'll go with you, I'm really tired too and we have to go to the basketball challenge tomorrow." They got ready for bed and Lance got in behind Josh, spooning his love, "I love you Josh." "I love you too Lance." Josh replied before they both fell asleep. CELEBRITY BASKETBALL GAME - 28TH JULY Lance was sitting with Josh waiting for the game to start, "You gonna wish me luck darlin'?" Josh grinned, "I'll wish it and scream it baby." Lance giggled and moved his hands to Josh's stomach and leaned close, "How 'bout you little one, you gonna wish daddy good luck?" "Oooh," Josh moaned as the baby moved, "Baby must of heard you it just moved." Lance grinned and kissed Josh's stomach, "Thanks for the support baby, I love you," Lance smiled and kissed Josh, "Thank YOU for your love and support, I love you Joshua." Josh smiled, "I love you too Lance. Now go out there and kick some butt." Lance smiled and went to the guys and played basketball and had a great time and felt proud every time he sank a basket 'cause he could hear Josh cheering him on. Half time came and Lance walked over to Josh who was grinning at him, "Great game baby." "All for you, my love." Lance said and kissed Josh, savoring the taste of his one and only love. Josh smiled into the kiss then jumped as the baby kicked; for the first time, "OH!" "What is it Josh?" Lance asked confused as to why Josh broke the kiss. Josh's cheeks hurt from smiling so much, "The baby kicked." Lance's eyes shone brightly with excitement, "Our baby kicked? Our baby kicked for the first time?" Josh nodded barely able to contain his excitement, "OH! Baby kicked again. Lance put your hands on my stomach you can feel it." Lance put his hands on Josh's stomach and jumped as he felt his baby kick, "Oh my God! I can feel it! I can feel it!" Lance grinned and almost screamed in pure joy when he felt his baby kick again, "This is amazing." "Justin!" Josh yelled, "Justin come here!" Justin looked over at Josh and ran over, "Wassup C?" Josh grinned up at Justin, "Put your hands on my stomach Ju, you can feel the baby." Justin hesitantly put his hands on Josh's stomach then he almost screamed when he felt the baby, "Oh my God!" Josh and Lance giggled at Justin's reaction and then Joey and Chris came over and they felt his stomach and they all screamed at feeling Josh's baby kick. 10 minutes later there was quite a crowd around Josh but Justin got them away as it was nearly time for the second half, "Josh that baby is so you; full of energy." Josh grinned, "I know." Lance kissed Josh's stomach and said, "Hey baby this is your daddy, I know your having a fun time in there 'n all but give your dad a break." Josh smiled and brought Lance's face close, "I love you." Then he kissed him passionately. Lance smiled into the kiss and kissed back just as passionately, when they broke apart Lance whispered, "I love you too." Josh smiled and watched Lance and the guys play basketball, cheering his love on, he giggled when he realized he felt like a teenie at one of their concerts. Lance played the best basketball he ever has before and it was all for Josh, he smiled over at his love and blew a kiss and giggled when he sent one back. When they finished the game they went to the after party for a litle bit and then went home and snuggled in bed and Lance sang to Josh's stomach, and smiled when he saw Josh had fallen asleep, he gently kissed his lips, "I love you." And then settled back down and fell asleep. TEEN CHOICE AWARDS; LA - AUGUST 4TH Lance smiled brightly as he stepped out of the limo and helped Josh out and held his hand tightly as they walked down the red carpet, beaming proudly as he walked with his Josh down the carpet, they talked to a few news crews and posed for a few pictures. When they got inside they talked to a few of their friends and got a drink then sat down waiting for the show to start, they were on the front row because Josh couldn't really fit in one of the rows. "You comfortable babe?" Lance asked. Josh looked over at Lance, "Yeah, I'm alright." Lance smiled and they talked for a little bit longer 'til the show started. Josh remembered the last time they were here, he and Lance weren't sitting together but when they won they still hugged eachother first. Josh remembered the performance; 'Moulin Huge', Josh giggled as he thought of them that was the most hilarious thing he had ever seen and getting like a lap dance from one of them was great. "The Choice Hook Up is..." She looked in the envelope, "Nsync featuring Nelly 'Girlfriend'." Josh and Lance clapped for Nelly as he walked over and up to the stage, "Thanks. I don't really know what to say, thanks to the guys of NSync," Loud screams were heard, "And I actually have an award to give to the guys, Choice Single with 'Girlfriend' come up dudes." Josh kissed Lance sweetly before they made their way up they said there usual thanks then Josh went up to the mike, "We have another award, Justin you have won Choice Male Hottie." Justin said his usual thanks then said, "We have another award to give and this one is actually new, it's Choice Person Of The Year and it's for JC and Lance." Josh and Lance were shocked and went up to the mike, "I don't know what to say." Lance smiled and continued for Josh, "This has been an incredible year, we had a great tour, me and Josh got engaged and I found out I was gonna be a father if anyone deserves this award it's Josh," Josh smiled at him and as their eyes met Lance said, "I love you Josh." Josh smiled, "I love you too Lance." They kissed right there on the stage in front of everyone. Everyone clapped and cheered them on, they stayed for the rest of the show then went to some parties and then they went home and crawled into bed, exhausted but happy. "I love you Lance." Josh whispered on the edge of sleep. "I love you too Josh." Lance whispered back then fell asleep, holding his love; happy and content. |