~*~
�That was interesting� Su laughed hugging her stomach.
�How can you laugh about that now?�
�How could you not?�
�Su this is serious.�
�Well it was hours ago.�
Justin rubbed his hands across his face in frustration. Su was over here just laughing it off as if someone told her a joke. When it happened this morning it was a whole �nother story.
�Ow�ow��OUCH!� Su grabbed for her stomach that was now aching in pain.
�Um, Su there�s something I have to tell you.�
�I don�t know why I haven�t been able to tell you, but a month ago Lonnie told me exactly what I needed to hear. Su you�re a beautiful person
inside and out and its about time that I tell you that--�
�I got your purse, your id, all that stuff in there?�
~*~
She had no clue what was going on, all she knew was that she had to get out of there. That pain was most unusual. Su tried to move over in the bed but that didn�t help that just increased the pain.
�Ow� she cried again.
Ok pain or no pain she had to get out of that room. Wait no, it couldn�t be.
�No, no, no�its too early!�
She couldn�t have those children, not yet. She was only in her 7th month. Her mother told her stories of when she was born premature, in the 7th month as well. How hard it was for her in the hospital, the entire time she was sick. She had to get to Justin. But the pain was so much that even yelling hurt. Somehow she managed to get out of the bed, but now she laid motionless on the
floor still holding her stomach. At a snail�s pace, she moved inch by inch towards his door.
�Justin?� yeah that was really going to wake him up.
Su tried calling out for him but that still wasn�t loud enough. The only other way she could get to him was by knocking on his door which was only 5 feet away
but with the pain in her stomach felt like a million miles away. �Shit.�
Meanwhile at that very moment Justin just started tossing and turning. Something wasn�t right. He couldn�t put his finger on it but something just was not right. Sleep wouldn�t return until he got up to find out what it was.
�Damn� he groaned pushing the sheet away from his body.
Apparently whatever was going on wasn�t in his room. Justin stood for a moment to gather his thoughts when he heard soft groaning coming from somewhere.
�Is that the pipes?�
Yeah dumb question right? Well he�s still sleepy, anyways Justin walked to the door to leave out.
�SU!�
There laying in the middle of the floor was Su holding onto her stomach. Justin rushed to her aid.
�Su what happened?! What happened? What is it?!�
Su mumbled something but he couldn�t quite put together what she said. Wasn�t any point of sitting there trying to have a conversation, he had to get help.
Justin ran and grabbed Su some pants. He moved as fast as he could sliding them on her, throwing on some clothes himself and lifting her up into his arms. Everything from driving to the hospital to the orderlies taking her to the back of the ER was a blur. What happened? Why was she in pain? Was it time? No one was giving Justin answers. He was there for 4 hours and not one singleword.
�I need to know how Su-Elise Mitchell is.�
�Are you family?�
�Uh�.well no but��
�Well then we can�t tell you.�
�What? What do you mean you can�t tell me?! I�m the reason why she has two kids in her stomach!�
�Well that�s just fantastic that you�re just throwing your business out there but--�
�Ma�am its alright� said Dr. Paxton walking up to the young man.
�Doc, how is she?�
�Go in, find out for yourself.�
Dr. Paxton pointed Justin in the direction of where Su was. Where earlier she was in drastic pain, here she was relaxing with a smile on her face. He couldn�t get to her fast enough, wrapping his arms around her.
�I�m ok sweetie, I�m ok� she whispered. Justin was wound up.
�Yeah?�
�Yeah.�
Justin pulled away to look at her. Well she looked ok, especially compared to this morning.
�What happened?�
�False labor� the doctor answered walking into the room.
�I guess the twins wanted to give her a run for her money.�
�False labor?�
�Its quite common, happens around the time where they�re close to delivery so be prepared in a couple of weeks.�
�Alright.�
�And another thing, I want you missus on full bedrest. No more yoga, no more prancing around shopping, rest, rest and more rest ok?�
�Yes doctor� she said flatly.
Bedrest? Then how was she going to hang out with Lonnie? Great, just great. Oh well, maybe he�d come and visit her instead when Justin went out on his dates or something.
�Good, well I�m going to get the paper work. After that, you�re free to
go.�
�Ok.� Silence filled the room. And you know what silence does.
�That was interesting� Su laughed hugging her stomach.
�How can you laugh about that now?�
�How could you not?�
�Su this is serious.�
�Well it was hours ago.�
Justin rubbed his hands across his face in frustration. Su was over here just laughing it off as if someone told her a joke.
�Lighten up Justin really.�
�Lighten up? What would�ve happened if I lost Justin or Genesis or you?�
Justin caressed the side of Su�s face before leaning into kiss her. Mere inches away from her face Dr. Paxton came in.
�All free to go� she smiled.
�Uh ok� Su nervously laughed. What was happened to them?
~*~
�It was a frenzy at tonight�s Kill Bill 2 premier when new couple Justin Timberlake and Cameron Diaz stepped on the scene. The two has been rarely seen in public but tonight appeared at the movie opening hand and hand--�
�Why are you even watching that crap?� Lonnie walked over to Su�s bed with a tray of food.
�I don�t even know myself� she laughed.
Pathetic, that was simply how she felt. Pathetic for having strong feelings for a guy who was obviously not feeling her. Sure he kissed her a few times and told her sweet things but she could find that in any run of the mill guy on the street. Why did he have this hold on her heart so? Here he was dating one of
the most gorgeous women in the world despite the fact that he claimed that they were only dating for the record company was bull. He looked more than happy to be with the golly green giant. Any actress probably wouldn�t care about him having children, but any guy out in the street would be like �nah she got kids� or some mess like that. It wasn�t like she was going to be able to stay there for ever. She was going to have to get out there, start a life of her own once the twins were born.
�You know Su, Justin isn�t the only guy out there.�
�I know that but there�s not many guys out there that wanna play daddy to another mans baby.�
�Well they won�t have to do that. They already got a daddy. All they have to do is love you, isn�t that all you need?�
�Yes.�
�Well any decent guy isn�t going to care how many children you have, as long as you love them which I�m sure you will right?�
�Yeah you right, have I told you how much I hate it when you�re right?�
�All the time, now turn this shit off and eat.� Lonnie reached over and
turned Extra off.
Su followed his command, eating the delicious meal he had prepared for the two. Su didn�t know where�d she be without him. His friendship meant so much to her. In spite of their age differences, he was very much a friend, a best friend that was needed. She didn�t have her sister, or Alesha, hell not even Justin but she had Lonnie.
�Let�s listen to some music� Su reached over, turning on the radio.
�Aren�t you supposed to be in bed?�
�Well I have to get up some time or bedsores.�
�Wow what an image.�
Su stood at the radio looking for the right station.
�You better not find nothing I want to dance to.�
�Why?�
�Cuz I�ll do just that, dance. You don�t want me to put the moves down on ya.�
�Giving a whole new description to shock and awe.�
Finally she came across a station.
�I love this song!� Su began to sing along to I�m still in love with you by Sean Paul and Sasha.
�Girl leave the singing to Justin.�
�Shut up� she laughed. �Come on.�
�Come on what?�
�I thought you were going to dance.�
�I can dance, I didn�t say you can. Might shake them twins right out.�
�I�m not going to dance fast, I�m just going to dance.�
�Yeah yeah.�
Lonnie got up from the bed joining Su. Keeping her promise, Su kept the dancing slow. He just couldn�t understand how Justin could sit by and let someone aswonderful as Su away. Though she wasn�t completely at fault herself. She wanted Justin and here she was pining away for him one television. If she wanted him all she had to do was say so. He was sure that all she had to do was say �hey Justin, I�m head over heels for you� and that little curly head boy would fall to his knees. But even Lonnie could see that she still had a lot of growing up to do. She was still in that stage, scared of telling her feelings for fear of rejection, what teen didn�t feel that way at one point in time? It
was just a shame that she was too scared to say anything or that Justin wouldn�t just stand up for himself instead of being pulled by his nose hairs by his execs. If he would�ve just told them that he was more interested in the woman he got pregnant than a talking blow up doll then this wouldn�t be a problem.
When Justin stepped into the house he could hear music playing from all the way where he was standing. Lonnie�s car was in the driveway. There was just no way he could penetrate into that relationship. Not that he wanted to break them up but their closeness always made him sweat. He didn�t like how she could be so close to him at all. Justin looked over to the clock that read 2:30 a.m. Why would Su be up so late? Justin walked up the steps to Su�s, only to witness something even more shocking. The two, Lonnie and Su laying in the bed together. And what really got his blood boiling? His arm was wrapped around her waist. Justin waltzed right over to him removing his arm waking Justin right up.
�You need to wake up right now� he barked.
�I know that boy just didn�t� Lonnie said to himself.
Gently making sure that he didn�t wake her, Lonnie removed his arm away from Su. Both men walked downstairs to �talk.�
�What the fuck was that?�
�What the fuck was what?�
�You heard me! I walked in and there you are laying in the bed with her? What fuck is that?�
�I know you ain�t questioning me? You the one out with fucking Cameron Diaz while she sitting around her boo hooing over you.�
�What? Yeah right.�
�I know you don�t got curls for brains youngen. If you can�t see that girl is in love with you then you are daft.�
�Why are you my guard again?�
�Because I protect yo� limey ass and I tells ya like it is. She�s too fucking scared to even tell you how she feel because you�re with that chick. So you need to either do two things, stay with Cameron long legs or be with Su who you really want to be with.�
�Lonnie you have no idea what you�re talking about.�
�Oh I don�t? Well fine maybe I don�t, but here�s something I do know for sure, she�s not going to wait forever for you to get ya mind right. Someone�s gonna see her for the beautiful, loving girl that she is and take her right off the market.�
�Someone like you?� Justin scoffed.
�Yeah someone like me�
Lonnie was dead serious with that and Justin knew it. When he turned to face him it was written all over his face.
�You mean�..�
�Yeah Justin you heard me right. I like her, I like her a lot, regardless of her age or that she�s pregnant with yo children I like her. There�s not many women out there in the world like her and overtime she grew on me more than I let anyone on. So I�m letting you know, if you don�t shape up, I�ll be more than happy to occupy her time.�
Lonnie grabbed his coat but stopped before leaving out.
�I�ll give you some time think about that.�
And with that Lonnie was gone. Justin let the admission wash over him. Men always knew, men always knew when someone was up on there�s. There�s�.that reminded him, Lonnie just basically told Justin he only had an amount of time to make his decision. Cameron or Su-Elise? He knew what he wanted but what about his career? If he wasn�t out with some superstar then he�d disappear. He didn�t have a cd out at the moment so he really didn�t have anything out to keep his name up there. But was it really worth it? Was it worth keeping his celeb status, being unhappy with someone, having his life being dictated? These thoughts and more ran through Justin�s mind as he walked back up to Su�s room to cut the radio off. There she was, his angel silently sleeping away. Su
stirred a little rubbing her stomach. The twins were at it, probably moving
all around their mommy�s tummy. That brought a smile to Justin�s face.
Justin then stripped down to his boxers and undershirt before climbing in the bed along side Su. Instantly Su rolled over placing her hand along his chest causing his heart to skip a beat. Gently Justin took her hand and placed a soft kiss on her hand. He laid his hands upon Su�s growing stomach. That�s when he came to his decision. It was time to follow her advice and grow some mucho grande balls.
~*~
�Justin what�s is the meaning of this meeting?�
�When Burton and Stan get here you�ll find out.�
Johnny threw his hands in the air and sat back down in his chair. Early that morning Justin called saying that he had to speak to him and two execs that worked with the President of Jive. He wouldn�t say what he wanted to talk to them about, just simply that he had to talk.
�Good morning gentleman� Burton acknowledged to them both walking in
along with Stan.
�Good morning.�
�Good morning to you both.�
�Mr. Timberlake not to be rude but by all means why exactly have we been summoned?�
�I�ll make it quick, this whole Cameron thing. Its over.�
�What do you mean its over? Did you two get in a fight?�
�If so we can find someone else, I�m sure one of those Olsen girls are 18.�
�Or better yet what about an actress? Brittany Murphy?�
�No, no and no ok? I don�t want an Olsen twin and by the way their not 18. And I don�t want Brittany Murphy. She acts like a crack head and I�ll forever only see her as Tai from Clueless. What I�m here for is that I don�t want you to tell me who I can and cannot date. I have my own likes and own tastes. If the fans don�t like it boo hoo.�
�Justin, might I remind you these fans are the reason you�re rich?�
�I�m not stupid Burton, I know who makes me rich. And if it weren�t for the fans I�d be nothing but I owe it to myself to be happy. And that includes being with whoever I want to be with.�
�Justin let�s think about this for a minute--�
�No, no thinking, I�ve already did enough of that. My decision is concrete, I decide what I want from life. Me, Justin Timberlake and no one else, got it?�
The execs looked stunned. Never had Justin talked to them in such a manner. Johnny on the other hand was smiling his ass off. He did it, his boy did it. Though he went along with their plan, he too felt that it was a bit much. But that was up for Justin to stand up for himself and he did just that making him proud.
�Now if you don�t mind, I have some business to finish. Thank you for your time.�
�Ooh wee 4 more weeks to go!�
Su circled the date on her calendar. The 9th month was approaching fast. Though she loved her little ones, they were beginning to take a toll on her body. Her ankles were mad swollen, her stomach was so big she couldn�t even see her feet and her back felt as if someone knocked it out with a sledgehammer. Oh yeah lets not forget the weigh gain and the boobs up to her chin. Ok wait maybe that
wasn�t such a bad thing. Whatever, she just couldn�t wait until this was all over. When she heard the front door close she quickly moved over to the bed where all her papers were scattered. She wouldn�t hear the end of it if Justin found them.
�Hey lovely� Justin smiled walking into Su�s room.
Whew she moved just fast enough.
�Hey you, what�s up?�
�Nothing much, about to make something for breakfast, you want?�
�Hey hey, you�re supposed to be in bed, hello bed rest or did we choose not to hear that?�
�Whatever Justin, I mean Dr. Paxton doesn�t expect me to lay around all day right?�
�Yes or she wouldn�t have said BED REST! Now lay down, I�ll fix something.�
�Oh waffles?�
�Ok, waffles� he laughed.
�Thanks Justin.�
�No problem.�
Justin got up from the bed and headed to the kitchen to make some waffles along with other things. Tonight was the night, he was finally going to tell her that he loved her.
~*~
Justin had something up his sleeve. All the way upstairs Su could hear music playing.
�Cameron must be coming over� she laughed to herself.
She could smell his Curve cologne which he only wore when he was going out. Oh well, it�d just be another night with Lonnie if he wasn�t busy. The past month
he had been really busy with little jobs here and there. Su could only wonder if he was purposely ignoring her.
�Who knows, Justin was on break, he had to make money somewhere� she thought to herself.
If not, she�d have plenty of movies to watch. Justin lit the last candle in the
kitchen before glancing himself over in the foyer mirror one last time.
�Nice��nice..�
He wasn�t over dressed but he did manage to spiff himself up a little so this could be something meaningful for the two of them. Dawned in a crisp white workmen�s shirt, baggy Armani Exchange jeans, Nike�s so white it hurt your eyes to look at them and diamond studs, Justin knew just looking at himself that he looked good. Yeah she�d fall for this alright. Justin hoped two steps at a time.
�Su can I come in?�
�Yeah sure.� Justin walked into the room.
Su was sitting over at her vanity combing her hair when he walked in.
�Well you look fully clad, hot date?�
�Something like that.�
�Ah� Su nodded.
�I need you to do me a favor.�
�What�s that?�
�Put this on� Justin pulled a blindfold from out of his back jeans pocket.
�What for?�
�Come on, just do it, for me?�
�Anything for you� she said seductively causing Justin to hold in the grunt he wanted to release.
�Uh yeah�
Justin walked over to Su, placing the blindfold over her eyes. Making sure she couldn�t see anything, yet not too tight Justin grabbed Su�s hand leading her out of the room.
�Ok we�re at the steps. I�m going to pick you up.�
�Are you trying to blow out your back?�
�Call me crazy.�
�Ok crazy, you�re gonna blow you�re back out.�
�Ah that�s for me to worry about.�
She wasn�t as heavy as he thought but she wasn�t a feather either. Still Justin managed to get Su down the steps to the kitchen where everything was set up. The news wouldn�t come till after dinner so he wasn�t nervous at the time.
�Alright here we go.� Justin removed the blindfold from Su�s eyes.
�Oh wow crazy, this is amazing.�
�You like it?�
�I love it, but what�s the reason?�
�The reason? For being a beautiful person inside and out. For being a wonderful mother and a great friend.�
�Aw crazy� Su tried to hold in the tears that were building up
�Damn hormones.�
�Its ok, please sit.� Justin walked over and pulled the chair out for her.
�Thank you crazy.�
�I didn�t mean to call me crazy all night.�
�Your words, not mine crazy.�
�Ha ha.�
�So whatcha make? Whatcha make?�
�You�re favorite, steak, potatoes, greens, pudding and French fries.�
�Aw!�
�And I got some cookies and cream ice cream.�
�Aw you know how to make a pregnant girl happy.�
�I try� he smiled.
Oh he was going to make her happy alright, no not like that. Stop thinking dirty! Anyways dinner went according to exactly how Justin wanted. They laughed a little, talked about Su�s imminent birth. The look of fear was still upon her face, hopefully with some time Justin would be able to help ease them. Now they were slow dancing along to a mixtape Justin had made for the night. This was the perfect time.
There's many things I wish I didn't do
But I continue learning
I never meant to do those things to you
And so I have to say before I go
That I just want you to know
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
and the reason is you
�Ok.�
�Um�..for the longest I�ve been wanting to get this off my chest but I�ve been acting like a complete pussy.� Su raised her eyebrow.
�I mean dummy.�
�Better.�
It's something I must live with everyday
And all the pain I put you through
I wish that I could take it all away
And be the one who catches all your tears
Thats why i need you to hear
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
and the reason is You
Suddenly Su bent over grabbing her stomach.
�Su what is it?�
�It�s the�it�s the babies.�
�What about--� Justin looked down and saw the liquid pouring down her legs.
�Oh�OH! OH! OK, OK.�
�Justin don�t panic.�
�Don�t panic?! The babies are coming!�
�Yeah out of me! I need to get into something dry.�
Before she could say anything Justin was up the steps and back down with a pair of pants and a teeshirt for her to change into.
I never meant to do those things to you
And so I have to say before I go
That I just want you to know
�Yeah ok, lets go.�
�Uh Justin?�
�What? What?�
Didn�t she tell him not to panic? Sounds like that fell on deaf ears. The babies were coming, that was all he could think of.
�The candles?�
�Oh right.� Quickly ran over to blow them out.
�Good out, lets go! Let�s go!�
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
and the reason is you
I've found a reason to show
A side of me you didn't know
A reason for all that I do
And the reason is you
Justin felt like he was going to cry, there was Su in pain. She wasn�t fully dilated and the pain medicine was not helping. Her whimpers made him cringe. She was trying everything she cuold to not alarm him by holding in her screams but jeez this crap was hurting like hell! And she wasn�t even in labor yet.
�Su is there anything I can do?� Justin asked.
�Throw me out a window.�
�Baby don�t talk like that. I wouldn�t know what to do if you fell out of a window.�
Justin wiped the small trickle of sweat on the side of her forehead.
�It�s gonna be ok. I�m gonna see if they can give you anything ok?�
�Justin don�t leave me please� she cried.
�It won�t be long, only for a minute.�
�Please hurry.�
�I will baby, I will.�
Justin rushed to the nurse that was over seeing Su.
�Ma�am, she�s hurting so bad, you mean to tell me there�s nothing you can give her?�
�I�m sorry sir but its too soon. She�s just gonna have to rough it out.�
�Rough it out?! Are you kidding me? How do you rough something like that out?�
�Look I�ve got 4 kids and I walk and breathe. She�s gonna have to rough it out.� Justin shook his head in frustration.
�Fucking bitch� he mumbled walking back to Su�s side.
�Still hurting?�
�Like hell.�
That�s how things were for the past 10 hours. Poor Su went through complete hell. If she wasn�t some euphoric high from the pain meds, she was in absolute pain. Not once had Justin left her side or let go of her hand. Finally she became fully dilated and it was time to deliver.
�Alright guys, lets get these two out of you.�
Everything was set and ready to go.
�Alright Su-Elise, only push when I tell you to ok?�
�Ok� she nodded.
�Ok, on the count of three I want you to give me one big push ok? 1.�.2.�3.�
Su pushed with all the strength that was left in her now tired body.
�Good, let�s try that again ok? 1.�2.�.3.�
Justin watched on in surprise.
�Daddy would you like to see the first one come out?�
Well hell this was a once in a lifetime opportunity so he went for it. Not such a good idea. Justin�s two blue eyes almost popped out of his head. What he witnessed was beyond horrifying. It was so�.and that��bloody�.a head�stretchy. Justin had to compose himself so he wouldn�t faint. The distinct cries that filled the room was one of his first child.
�Well hello there mister� Dr. Paxton smiled.
Everything Justin witness was now a thing of the past. His beautiful son now laid in the arms of a nurse. It didn�t matter that he was filled with blood and mucus all that mattered was that this little red bundle of joy was now out for him to see.
�Ok Su-Elise, she�s waiting to come out to, let�s not keep her waiting.�
Justin snapped out of it, walking back over to Su�s side.
�Let�s get his sister� he smiled.
�Ok�
Su didn�t know how much more she could take. Her body was more than exhausted but it was now or never and she wanted this damn kid out of her. Hey she sill loved her, she wanted her out was all.
�Two pushes ought to do it, so let�s go 1.�.2.�3 push.�
Su followed the doctors instructions all the while having a death grip on Justin�s hand. Well at least he�d feel some of that pain.
�Here�s the last one, 1.�2.��3 push� and out came little Genesis.
Su laughed from the immediate relief. It was finally over. All the pain that persisted for hours were now a thing of the past. Now she finally saw her children, the children that had her glued to the toliet, the children that hampered her school plans, the children that packed on 25 pounds, the children that had her up at night from moving too damn much, the children that filled her with so much joy that there was no other way to express that joy but cry.
�Would you like to do the honors daddy?�
Justin walked over with shaky hands to cut the umbilical cords. After the twins were cleaned off, they were brought back into the room. Both children were placed in Su�s arms. She was the first one to hold them seeing as though she carried them all this time.
�Don�t you want to hold one?�
�I wanted you to have your moment.�
�This is our moment Justin, ours.� Justin gently picked Genesis up in his arm.
�Aw daddy�s little girl� he sighed.
Genesis opened her eyes displaying the weird mixture of blue-brown eyes she possessed. Mush, Justin was now complete mush.
~*~
�Me and you, we could go on tour together. I entertain the parents, you entertain their kids.�
Su rolled her eyes. Justin already had it deemed, he and Justin jr. were going on tour together as soon as he grew a pubic hair.
�How�s G doing over there?�
�Sis is feeling fine now that she has a tummy full of milk.�
Justin got up from the chair by the window and place Justin over in the hospital bed.
�Look Su, there�s something I gotta tell you that just can�t wait anymore.�
�What is it?� Justin took Su and placed her by her brother.
Justin took Su�s hands in his and took a deep breath. Here goes nothing.
�Su I--�
�There goes my grandbabies!!� Lynn squealed running into the room.
�Hey ma� Lynn paid Justin no attention, walking straight over to the twins.
�Oh my Lordy they are just the most beautiful thing I ever did see.� Lynn wiped the tears from her eyes.
�These are for you� Paul smiled handing Su a bouquet of daffodils.
�Thank you.�
�Congratulations Su-Elise and Justin.�
�Thank you.�
�Go on granddad, get little Justin since ma got Genesis.�
Paul was touched that Justin accepted him in his life as well as his children. Lynn and Paul were enamored by the twins. Soon afterward Randy, Lisa,
Jonathon and Steven came by. Just from Justin�s family, the two would have so
much love in their lives. Sadness though hidden enveloped Su, but the connection Su and Justin had developed caused him to detect her change.
�What�s wrong Su?�
�Nothing� she shrugged.
�Its more than nothing. You can tell me.�
�I just kind of wished my sister was here. My mother never approved of me having them but my sister helped as much as she could.�
�Have you even told her?�
�I�ve been a little busy with learning how to breastfeed and all of that.�
�Look I�ll call her if you don�t get a chance ok?�
�Thanks.�
That was better than nothing despite the fact that she wanted to tell Sabrina herself instead of Justin but at the moment she had to learn about bottle warming. Yay.
�They�re beautiful, really they are.�
�Well what could you expect? Their mother is gorgeous.�
�You�re too much Trace.�
Justin stood in the corner talking as low as he could while J.C., Trace, Lance and Joey spent time with the kids. Chris was going to come in the next day, he couldn�t wait to see his niece and nephew.
�Alright see you then.� Justin hung up the phone walking back over to the 7.
�So I guess I�ll be waiting for 18 years huh?� Joey joked.
That caused a smack across the head from Justin.
�Ow.�
�Don�t be talking about my daughter like that.�
Genesis let out a yawn causing the guys to sigh.
�Someone looks sleepy.�
�Yeah I�d better let them lay down.�
�Alrighty.�
J.C. laid little Justin down in his hospital bed and Joey laid down Genesis.
�Well we�re going to let you guys have some privacy.�
�Well thank you for coming by.�
�No problem anything for family and that includes you� Lance commented.
�Thanks.�
�I�ll be back, I�m going to walk them down.�
The guys talked about the kids, Justin�s experience when he saw little man come out, the whole nine yards.
�Hey Justin, can I speak to you for a second?�
�Yeah.� J.C. pulled Justin over to have a little privacy.
�So have you talked to her?�
�I was about to when her water broke.�
�Damn.�
�Then I was going to again when ma and Paul came by.�
�Well no time like the present.�
�You�re right, visiting hours are almost up. Now is the perfect time.�
�Yup, go get her tiger.�
�Ok Jace, don�t ever say that again ok?�
�Deal.�
~*~
�Lonnie you made it!�
�Girl you knew I was coming by, quit frontin�. Where�s Justin?�
�He went downstairs to walk the guys out.�
�Alright, so how are you feeling?�
�I�m still a little numb but I�ll survive. Looking at them makes it all worth while.�
�That I see, can I hold them?�
�Sure, be careful though. They just fell off to sleep.� Lonnie reached over for Genesis first.
�Oh boy look at her, looking just like the two of ya�ll. She got your lips and cheeks, Justin�s nose--�
�And his eyes.�
�Real?�
�Yeah they�re blue but they have a hint of brown around the pupil. Same with little Justin.�
�Wow, so they�re finally here. All that time they hung out in your belly and here they are in the flesh.�
Gently Lonnie laid down Genesis and picked up Justin.
�Hey little man, dang he long.�
�Yeah I know, hopefully he�ll have his daddy�s height.�
�Yeah cuz no girl likes a midget.�
�Nope� she laughed.
�You know Lonnie I really have to tell you thanks.�
�Thanks? Thanks for what?�
�For being there for me, every since the beginning you were the shoulder that I cried on. The person that I came to for advice or when I needed to smile.�
�Or when you needed pudding.�
�Or when I needed pudding. You were there for me more than my own family and for that I am forever grateful.� Lonnie put Justin down so he could gently kiss her on the cheek.
�You are more than welcome.�
Justin stood from the corner of the door watching everything. He couldn�t hear what they were saying but it really didn�t matter after he saw the kiss. Yeah it was on the cheek but it was still too close for his liking. He remember back to what Lonnie said�
�There�s not many women out there in the world like her and overtime she grew on me more than I let anyone on. So I�m letting you know, if you don�t shape up, I�ll be more than happy to occupy her time.�
He had to tell her and tell her soon how he felt��or else.
~*~
Justin literally felt like jumping out of the window. Once again he was ready to tell Su everything when Sabrina and Asher walked in. Well technically it was his fault. After Su told him everything about how she wished her sister was there he got them tickets to come out to see their niece and nephew. Now he�d have to wait once more. Su on the other hand couldn�t be more thrilled. When she saw her sister, hell even her brother in law walk through the door she started crying. Pretty much the whole day was spent with the two since they could only stay that day. She had to stay in the hospital an extra day due to tearing caused by the twins (thanks a lot guys!) but finally that next morning she was allowed along with the wee ones to go home.
�Ugh I never thought I�d say this but home sweet home� Su sighed.
�You consider this home?�
�Well I mean I have been here for the past 4 months, but then again Lonnie�s feels like home as well.�
Ugh Lonnie, that reminded him about the whole little love thing.
�Well I better take them up to their brand new room. You hear that babies?�
This had to happen tonight.
~*~
Ok yeah it was supposed to happen that night, that night turned into a week. Newborns were more than a handful. Every 5 seconds it seemed like someone was up crying. They were a handful but still heaven sent. Justin loved each equally as well as Su, but the stages were already set. Justin was gonna be a momma�s boy and �Sis was gonna be a daddy�s girl. At the moment Justin was upstairs with a sleeping Justin jr. and Genesis who was falling off to sleep in his arms.
�Look at my baby, you�re so beautiful, yes you are! Yes you are� little
Genesis began to make little noises.
�Shh sweetheart, you�re gonna wake up your brother.�
And like a daddy�s girl she did as she was told.
�See listening already, I like that. Well here�s something else I want you
to hear. I love you and because I love you so much no boy is ever gonna
touch you. Nope, not gonna happen. The minute one a boy comes walking up those steps I�m gonna run him away with a broomstick. Mark my words lovely. You�re not dating till your 30 and even then that�s gonna be an arranged married by yours truly. I don�t want no one corrupting my baby.�
Justin heard the front door downstairs close alerting him that Su had came back from getting some more diapers.
�There�s mommy! Just between you and me, I am in so in love with your mommy that it hurts. Yup, I am. Every time I get to tell her how I feel, something happens. So if I get a chance tonight don�t go poopie in your diaper ok? Pass the word to your brother.�
Justin gently laid Genesis down in her crib next to Justin. Su had moved the cribs into her room so she cold be near. It actually reminded him of a bear protecting her cubs. They no longer stayed in separate rooms. Justin too felt that need to be right were the twins were. Lynn told him it would be ilke that. Now they were sharing a bed together, which was making this feelings deal even harder. How could you not fall even more in love with someone that you not only like but hold in your arms practically all night? Justin shook his thoughts when he heard Su walking up the steps.
�Oh wow they�re out like lights huh?�
�That they are� Justin said looking back at the sleeping twins.
�Well I got the diapers, powder, all that stuff. Grabbed some stuff for dinner and picked you up some more corona�s cuz it looks like you�re almost out.� That caused Justin to smile.
She thought of him when she went out. Yes it was simple but even sometimes simple things meant the most. But then she had to make that smile turn to a frown so fast.
�So I was wondering you think it�ll be ok if they go out tomorrow because me
and Lonnie were thinking about going to the park.�
AH! Lonnie No! He was moving in on his girl. Well technically not his girl but you know what I mean.
�Ah Su there�s something I want to talk to you about.�
�Ok.�
Su went on about her business unloading stuff out of her bag unto her drawer. When she brushed past the bed, a piece of paper out from underneath the mattress caught Justin�s attention. Su wasn�t paying attention at the time of what Justin was going. She was still waiting for him to go on talking. Overlooking the papers Justin felt his heart sink. She couldn�t really consider this could she?
�Well?� Su asked still with her back turned.
�Justin you there?�
Ok what was going on with that boy? Su turned around to face Justin who
crumbled half of the paper up. His face was now completely red.
�Justin you ok?�
�What the fuck is this?� he yelled.
Su rolled her eyes, stepping out of the room. Justin was on her heels leaving out.
�Aren�t you going to answer me?!�
�Not in there while their sleeping! You know how hard it is for both of them to fall off to sleep!�
�That still doesn�t answer my fucking question Su!�
�Did you honestly think I was gonna live here forever?!�
Justin came across the papers she had gathered from a few apartments around the area. She had been had them for awhile, hell even she had forgotten about them
�That�s not the point Su! You didn�t� even tell me you were thinking about moving, let alone with my kids! One of these papers say Michigan! You�re gonna move all the way across the damn country with my kids?!�
�You act like they�re only your fucking kids Justin! Have we forgotten that I carried them for 8 months and was in labor for 11 hours? Last time I checked those two babies didn�t come out of your fucking vagina Justin.�
�Fuck Su, you�re not leaving. End of discussion.�
�Excuse me? I�m not what? Who made you dictator? I�ll go wherever the hell I want.�
�Yeah take ya ass on then, but remember I�m the one that still has those papers. Step one foot out of this state with those kids, get ready to say goodbye to them.�
�I am so fucking sick of your threats! If I wanted to leave tomorrow you best believe you�d never fucking find me.�
�Oh yeah?�
�Yeah.�
Justin didn�t know what to do with his anger. He had never hurt a woman before and this time wasn�t going to be the first. Instead he punched the wall across from him, some way to vent the pent up rage inside. How could she want to leave? How could she even think about taking Justin and Genesis so far away? It�d literally kill him if that happened. Even not being around her would hurt.
�This isn�t supposed to be happening, this isn�t supposed to be happening!� he yelled.
�What the hell are you talking about?!�
�I followed you fucking advice ok?! I waltzed my ass right through those Jive doors and told everyone one of those muthafuckas that the days of dictating who I can see, who I can�t, where to go and all that bull is over! No more Cameron, no more stupid movie premiers that I don�t want to be at, no more. And every time I tried to fucking tell you, something happens. The birth, then ma, then your sister, then Lonnie, then when Justin threw up on you and when Genesis wet her diaper the other morning, I am getting so fucking sick and tired of this shit resting on my last nerve that I really think I�m going to go insane! I�m gonna go out of my fucking mind!�
�What do you fucking have to tell me Justin?!�
Su was getting a little impatient as you can tell. Sure she heard him every time he said he had something to tell her but he�d never follow up on it. It wasn�t till that moment had she realized everything stepped in his way when he tried. Obviously whatever it was had Justin shaken. His face will beet red,
his eyes were glazed over and he was pacing the hall like a mad man. Definetly now she was all ears.
�Just come out with it.�
�Just come out with it, fine. Then here it is I LOVE YOU.�
Boy she wasn�t expecting that one. Su literally froze at the words that came from his mouth. He loved her? That�s what he�s been trying to tell her over
the past few weeks? Tears began to fall from Justin�s face. He said it, he finally said it. It felt like 1,000 pounds was lifted off of him but there was still a pain from deep within that reminded him that Su was ready and willing to leave him. Su scoffed in disbelief. Wow he actually loved her. All the women in the world he could be with and he wanted her?
�Oh Justin� she sighed.
When she tried to touch him, he swatted her hand away.
�Get away from me.�
�Just--�
�Don�t fucking touch me.�
�Justin just--� Su tried to move closer to him, but was moved away.
�I said don�t fucking touch me.�
And with that Justin was gone, holed away in his bedroom leaving Su all alone in the hallway. Justin wasn�t the only one at the moment crying. At the moment she just couldn�t grasp everything that went down. Justin admitted that he loved her and now from the looks of things he hated her. What was a girl to do?
~*~
Justin stayed barricaded in his room for hours thinking over everything that had just happened. He didn�t really mean to be so cruel, that wasn�t like him at all. But it was just something about Su�he just really couldn�t put a finger on it. All this time he wanted to tell her that he loved and finally when he did it turns into this. What did that verse in the bible say? Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil, but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always preserves. Love never fails. And tonight wasn�t going to be the first time. Justin gathered all his nerves and
looked up to the ceiling.
�Give me the strength.�
Su walked over to the window where the cool breeze was coming in. Genesis was knocked out and Justin was wide awake.
�Ah naw buddy, she just went to sleep, you are so not going to wake her up.�
Gently Su picked up Justin and carried him over with her to the window. Little Justin�s baby blues were stuck on Su�s deep brown eyes. He was already the spitting image of his father. And boy those screams when he didn�t get enough milk was gonna come in handy when he was ready to hit those high notes. Little Justin started poking at her right breast.
�Yup just like yo� daddy� she laughed.
Su rocked in the rocking chair Justin got for her while she fed little Justin.
�Well since you�re the only one I can talk to�..tonight little man, tonight was interesting. Your father, you know that one guy that makes all those funny faces at you? Well tonight he told me he loved me. Strange right? I mean
everything is so backwards, first we sleep together, then you two knuckleheads
come along then he tells me he loves me, weird huh? Anyways I�m getting side tracked, tonight he told me that he loved me little one. And I don�t know what to do because I love him. I love him more than I let on. But now�..now things are different. He hates me now� a single tear rolled down Su�s cheek.
Damn hormones, oh wait she couldn�t blame it on that anymore. Plain and simple she was hurting because this wasn�t how she wanted it to be. Back at being neck and neck.
�He hates me and he has all the power in the world to take you two away from me. So I guess we better cherish these moments huh? Mommy might not be around much longer� she choked.
She could never imagine leaving them behind but if Justin got his way then it was a possibility. But then she laughed a little once Justin fell off to sleep.
�Just like a man, want my boob and when he�s finished falls off to sleep.� Su slowly removed herself from the rocking chair.
She was still a little sore from the labor. She had no clue that at the door stood Justin listening in.
�Oh goodness Justin! Jeez scared the crap out of me!� He didn�t say anything just stood there.
He watched her move over to the crib, laying Justin down. It was a little
distracting with her shirt partically open expose most breast that she just fed Justin with.
�Su�..I don�t hate you, I could never hate you.�
�Actions speak louder than words Justin� Su walked pass Justin to his room so they wouldn�t wake the children.
�I�m sorry.�
�How many times are you going to tell me sorry Justin? That shit stops counting after awhile.�
�I know, I honestly don�t know what else to say. Su��damn it Su you bring the worst and the best out of me.�
�What?�
�When I�m with you, you make me a better person. You taught me that I should stand up for myself and I don�t know you just have this aura about you that fills me up, but then you drive me absolutely crazy sometimes. And you make me say things I don�t mean.�
�Like what?�
�Su I�m not taking them away from you. That�s just cruel and I�m ashamed of myself for letting that thought and those words come out of my mouth. I�ll understand if you want to move, even if you want to move back to Michigan. I�ll call my realtor and see what we can get up by the end of the week.� Su�s laughter confused Justin.
What could possibly be funny?
�Do you just realize we just admitted to each other that we love one another?�
�Yeah���
�Isn�t that wild?�
�What?�
�Justin you love me and I love you.�
�Granted�.�
�What are we doing?! We�re here bantering like two old men, why? Why? It�s�its ludicrous!�
�Su where are you getting at?� Su wiped her hands on her sides before sticking out her left hand.
�Hi, I�m Su-Elise Mitchell, I�m 19 and I�m a Capricorn.�
�Nice to meet you, Justin Randall Timberlake, I�m 24 and I�m an aquarius.� Both parties shook hands.
�Would you like to go out? I mean it doesn�t have to be anything fancy�.�
�I don�t know�..a chick with kids?�
That caused Justin to receive a famous Su pinch.
�Ow what was that for?�
�You know what that was for.�
Playfully Justin grabbed Su into his arms and held her. Su could feel Justin�s breath against her face as his forehead laid against hers.
�I�m sorry Su--It might not mean much in your book but I want you to know that I am.�
�Apology accepted Mr. Timberlake. We�re just gonna take this one step at a time, see where we go from there ok?�
�Ok.� They just stayed in that moment.
�Um Justin�..you know any minute you want to kiss me would be fine�
Su could feel Justin�s smile against her lips. That was a request he was more than happy to fill.
~*~
�Stawbeddies!�
�I�m getting them jeez� Su laughed.
All that fruit she consumed while she was pregnant was still something her children loved.
�Where are those damn strawberries.� Suddenly a smack came across her rear end.
�Ouch!�
�Watch ya language� Justin whispered huskily in your ear.
�Watch my language, watch your hands. You�re not supposed to do that in front of them, Justin no less.�
�I�m teaching him the art of ass smacking. He gotta learn from the master.�
�Boy�.here they go, here baby� Su passed Genesis strawberry, her favorite.
A lot had happened over the past year and three months. Obviously Justin and Su stayed together, of course it wasn�t smooth sailing but they stuck it out so far. Everyone was in awe of the twins. Paparazzi literally camped outside of Justin�s house for a glimpse of the future popstars. Justin made everyone proud when he publically announced that he and Su were an item, even Lonnie. Justin could still remember the day when he saw the interview they gave E!
�You did me proud there curly.�
�Well you did tell me to make my move or else.�
�Yeah I was just yanking ya chain.�
�What?�
�Boy if I wanted Su I could�ve been had her. That little speech just gave you intiative.�
�Ain�t that a--�
�But look man, treat her right because you know I�m always there.�
�Yeah man.�
�Papa!�
Justin shook out of his thoughts when �sis strawberry covered face and all hopped in his lap.
�Aw princess, you got strawberries all over your face.�
Justin wiped his daughters face clean before placing her in his lap.
�What do you say �Sis?�
�Tank to papa.�
�Papa, where does she get this? She makes me feel like an old russian man Su.�
Even Su thought that was funny that Genesis called Justin papa. Justin called plain old daddy but Genesis had to be different. Papa or actually pa was Su�s first word, ma was Justin�s. They definetly had some interesting children.
�Ma ma� little Justin smiled.
�Yes sweetie?�
�Ma ma pretty� little Justin smiled stroking Su�s brown hair.
�A charmer just like your father� she laughed.
There together the four sat. Eventually Genesis fell off to sleep and little Justin soon followed. It was bad enough that both of them had unruly curls and eyes like their father, but they also had his sleeping pattern. Give them a few
minutes and they�d be out like lights. Which in some instances was a good thing for when Justin and Su wanted to get freaky. Anyways Justin waited for them to fall off to sleep indefinetly before he whipped out his surprise.
�Su I got something for you.�
�Yeah what is it?�
�Something that I think you�ll like.� Justin reached over into the baby bag and passed Su a white envelope.
�Wow an evelope, now I can mail letters.�
�Funny, just open it up ok?�
�Fine� Su ripped the letter open that Justin passed to her.
Dear Ms. Mitchell,
Congrats! You have been accepted into the University of California Los
Angeles school of psychology�..
Su read on but nothing hit her like the first sentence. She was utterly confused, she didn�t apply�..then she looked back at Justin who had a cheesy smirk on his face.
�I called for your transcripts at your high school, congratulations darling.�
�Justin��I--�
�Don�t worry, school is taken care of. You start this fall.�
Su felts the tears approaching. She was finally going to live to live out her
dream of becoming a psychologist.
�But what about the kids--�
�We�ll cross that bridge when we get there ok?�
�Aw Justin, thank you.�
�You are more than welcome. I want to see this happen, maybe you can help out some of my friends. Especially Christina and Pink.�
�Boy� she laughed, �this is amazing.�
Su was on a high, Justin didn�t think she�d ever stop kissing him but then again he wasn�t complaining. He wanted to do that for her. He didn�t have any control of if she was to be accepted but he made sure that financially it�d be taken care of. The smile on her face was more than enough of a thank you, he could only imagine what late tonight would be like. Su finally gave Justin some
air to breathe. Justin sat in between her freshly shaven legs watching Genesis and Justin sleep. Their little angels and his own personal angel behind him. Though he was young he was never happier. Well there was another surprise that�d make him even more happier.
�So���
�So��� Su wrapped her arms around Justin and placed her head on his
shoulder.
�So when are we going to make honest people out of each other?� she laughed.
Justin laughed along with her. Was she implying��.? Well so much for the other surprise he had in mind tonight.