Wednesday: November/5/08 Starbuck: I miss you. Kim: i miss you too Kim: this class is so boring Starbuck: The infirmary is boring today too. Kim: no one there? Starbuck: Nope. Empty. But that's a good thing. I don't want anyone sick or injured. Kim: yeah, that's true Starbuck: So, I've been studying, which is good. Kim: how much longer is your program? Starbuck: Too long. But we're going to be doing ride alongs soon. It'll be nice to finally put what we're studying to use. Kim: that sounds a lot better than being stuck in a classroom Starbuck: Bad news is I'll have to work some nights, and Wes won't have me around as much either. Kim: you're gonna have to start working nights? Starbuck: A few days a week. They're not nice to paramedics in training. Kim: that really sucks Starbuck: At least I'm doing it now and not after Boomer is born. I can put things on hold then if needed. Kim: i guess you're right Kim: guess i'm gonna have to put school on hold next semester too Starbuck: I was thinking about something today, and I feel stupid for not knowing the answer. Kim: what were you thinking? Starbuck: Are you still gonna shift while pregnant? Kim: yeah, lycans still shift while pregnant Starbuck: Even as you get further along? I thought maybe the first few months, but then the shifting could stop. Kim: pretty much.. i mean, i could try and stop it, but that's pretty difficult and, not to mention, painful Starbuck: It doesn't hurt Boomer though? Kim: shifting? no, it shouldn't Starbuck: Seems like a lot to put a baby through. Kim: i know.. i think i'm gonna have to ask luke's mom about how she dealt with her pregnancy Starbuck: So, might have to break the rule of not telling anyone until the second trimester? Kim: no, i can just wait til then, especially since i have to tell ed before i tell her Kim: i don't want him hearing it from anyone else Starbuck: Or we could just never tell him. Kim: and let him find out on his own? do you know how much worse that would be? Starbuck: Yeah. Kim: i thought you wanted me to fix things with him before i told him Starbuck: I do. I'm just not feeling all that optimistic. Kim: thanks for the boost of confidence Starbuck: Sorry. Maybe he'll forgive you, but not me. Kim: you haven't even done anything except defend yourself when he came barging into our apartment Starbuck: And knock up his sister. Kim: well, he needs to get the fuck over it or i'll cut him out for good Starbuck: So, ignoring Ed for now, because talking about him never puts either of us in a good mood, maybe we should start shopping and stuff. Kim: shopping for baby stuff already? Starbuck: And stuff for you. Clothes? Kim: ugh, clothes Starbuck: Yeah. Kim: i'm already dreading tht Starbuck: Why? Kim: i dunno, i just don't feel like clothes shopping Starbuck: You'll look so cute in maternity clothes. Kim: i definitely just made a face at that comment Starbuck: Don't. Starbuck: You're beautiful. Kim: i'm gonna swell up like a freaking hot air balloon Starbuck: And still be sexy. Kim: i doubt that Starbuck: It's not for you to decide. If I say you're sexy, then you're sexy. Kim: i already don't feel like it Starbuck: You aren't even showing yet. Kim: yeah, well, i feel bloated already Starbuck: I know. And I'm sure the morning sickness is getting old. Kim: it is, especially since it happens all day now Kim: why do they even call it morning sickness if it can happen any time? Starbuck: I don't know. The baby books say it should stop in another month and a half, if not sooner. Kim: a month and a half?! ugh, wonderful Starbuck: I thought you might have been asleep or half way there when I read that to you the other night. Kim: yeah, i was pretty much passed out Starbuck: You wanna know the good news? Kim: what is it? Starbuck: We're only about a month away from being able to tell people. Kim: i guess that's good Starbuck: I'm excited to tell mom. Kim: yeah, i'm excited for her to know Starbuck: And it'll be right before Christmas, which is great since it would have been a lot harder to keep this a secret while home. Kim: i doubt even if we didn't say anything while in maui that she wouldn't figure it out by just seeing my stomach Starbuck: I told you, you aren't showing, and you won't be for a while. Kim: i probably will be by christmas though Starbuck: Yeah, maybe. Kim: guess that means no surfing for me Starbuck: Probably shouldn't. You could get hurt. Kim: there's no way i'm gonna stop other things though Starbuck: We can still go swimming with Henri. Kim: i guess Starbuck: I'll take ya to meet some dolphins if you want. Kim: i thought you said they were gossipy Starbuck: I think they are, but you might like them. Kim: are you saying i'm gossipy? Starbuck: I'm saying you can't talk to them, and most humans really like dolphins. Kim: i liked them until you told me they were gossipy Starbuck: So you'll probably still like them when swimming with them. Kim: i guess Starbuck: Or we could just hang out with the whales. Kim: if i even want to swim at all Starbuck: You will once you see the water. Kim: i just hope the morning sickness is gone by then Starbuck: It shouldbe. Kim: i wish this were easier to deal with Starbuck: You should use more of the ginger I got you. Kim: i'll try Starbuck: I know you don't like the taste, but it helps. Kim: it'd be easier if it tasted like hot chocolate Starbuck: I know. Kim: i'm sorry for being annoying Starbuck: You're not annoying. You're pregnant. Kim: one in the same, apparently Starbuck: No. Kim: you're just too nice to admit it Starbuck: I'm a terrible liar, so you know I'm telling the truth. Kim: i guess Starbuck: I will never lie to you. Kim: i know Kim: i wish i were home with you right now Starbuck: Me too. Kim: god, i almost just started crying in class Starbuck: It's just your hormones messing with you. Kim: i don't like it Starbuck: I know, but it's normal, and all pregnant women go through it. Kim: but i'm not normal! Starbuck: I'm sure lycan pregnancies aren't much different from human ones. Kim: i wish they were Starbuck: I don't think there's any such thing as an easy pregnancy, no matter what species. Kim: that's not really making me feel any better Starbuck: What can I do to make you feel better? Kim: i don't know.. find a cure for mood swings? Starbuck: Would a hot bath and long massage help? Kim: that sounds nice Starbuck: Consider it done as soon as you get home. Kim: you're the sweetest boyfriend ever Starbuck: I know. Kim: good job making me laugh at your modesty Starbuck: I'm modest about a lot of things, but not about that. Kim: you shouldn't be modest about anything Kim: you're amazing Starbuck: Thanks. Kim: you really are, especially for dealing with your crazy pregnant girlfriend Starbuck: It's what any man should do in my position. Kim: i doubt most men would Starbuck: I don't know. I think people are better than we give them credit. Kim: maybe i'm just biased since i've had a shitty track record with guys until i met you Starbuck: I'm glad I can be a good ambassador. Kim: or a dorky one Starbuck: That too. Kim: you wearing any of the shirts i got you today? Starbuck: Actually, I'm wearing the one Vinnie got me. Kim: haha, super dork Starbuck: You love it. Kim: i really do Starbuck: You'd get bored with me if I wasn't such a dork. Kim: maybe Starbuck: Or if I was a shitty fuck. Kim: omg, i just snorted and half the class looked up at me Starbuck: YES! Kim: you're horrible Starbuck: I know. Kim: are you trying to get me in trouble? Starbuck: Maybe? Will the professor make you leave class early? Kim: hah, probably not Starbuck: Damn. Kim: aren't you stuck in the infirmary anyway? Starbuck: I could probably get Belle to come in and babysit the place, or just put up a sign for someone to call me if there's an emergency. I mean, we don't have someone on duty 24-7 unless there are people in the beds. Kim: ah, gotcha Kim: so why don't you just leave now? Starbuck: I suppose I could, but I really have been studying. Kim: oh, yeah, i forgot about that Starbuck: And Heather took the girls out for a while. Kim: i just had another sucky thought Starbuck: What? Kim: i'm gonna have to stop training with heather, aren't i? Starbuck: I think you should switch to no contact training. Kim: contact is the fun part Starbuck: I know, but it's not safe. The exercise is good though. Kim: not fair Starbuck: It's just a few months, Shortie, then you can go back to beating each other up. Kim: i know, it's just hard to have to stop doing everything i normally do Starbuck: Not everything. Kim: it feels like it Starbuck: You can still take that bath and get a nice massage. Kim: you know what i mean Starbuck: Sex? That's a full contact sport. Kim: lol, i thought you said i should switch to no contact Starbuck: Only with kickboxing. Kim: so i can play full contact football? Starbuck: No. Starbuck: You can only play full contact sex with me. Kim: way to spoil my fun, lol Starbuck: Way to bust my balls. Kim: i guess full contact sex with you is fun Starbuck: Thank you. Kim: you should've held out for a better compliment Starbuck: I'll settle. Kim: you can also settle for knowing that my mind went down the gutter now Starbuck: Oh yeah? Kim: yeah.. you said heather has kamea for a while, right? Starbuck: Yeah. Kim: and the infirmary's empty? Starbuck: Yeah... Kim: have you changed the sheets on the beds? Starbuck: They're clean. What are you getting at? Kim: just wondering how sturdy the beds are Starbuck: Are you coming over? Kim: maybe, maybe not Starbuck: Don't tease me. Kim: why not? teasing you is fun Starbuck: You're making me hard. Kim: i haven't even said anything dirty! Starbuck: You've hinted at it. Kim: or maybe you're just getting ahead of yourself Starbuck: Getting head? Kim: ok, now you're just being purposely silly Starbuck: Horny. Kim: maybe that too Starbuck: How much longer until your done with class? Kim: 45 minutes Kim: but i can sneak out if i want to Starbuck: I don't want you getting in trouble. Kim: it's a lecture hall, my professor won't notice Starbuck: Then get your ass home and I'll call Belle. Kim: home? what about the infirmary? Starbuck: Pretty sure there's a security camera or two in here. Kim: oh, ew Kim: and you wanted me to go have sex with you there a while ago! Starbuck: Um.. Kim: starbuck! Starbuck: I doubt the supply closet has any cameras! Kim: ew, no way Starbuck: So meet me at home. Kim: what am i getting out of this, hm? Starbuck: Bath. Massage. Starbuck: My tongue? Kim: sounds like a pretty good deal Starbuck: Good. Close your computer and hurry back. Kim: i will Starbuck: Love you. Kim: love you more Kim: [signs off]