Stevie has noticed some strange behavior with her sister lately. Alison would be up before Stevie got up for her internship even though she was usually a late sleeper, and Stevie hadn't seen her eat a full meal in over a week. At first Stevie had chalked it up to nerves over her school work, but after about a week Stevie decided to bring it up to her.
One morning when her parents had already left for the White House, Stevie found Allison at her usual spot at the kitchen table, doing work on her computer.
"Hey, Alison can we talk for a sec?"
"Yeah sure, what's up Stevie?"
"Well, I could ask you the same question. You've been up before me every day this past week, and I've barely seen you eat anything. Is everything alright?"
Alison just stared wide eyed at her sister for a few seconds before suddenly dashing to the nearest bathroom. Stevie wasn't far behind, and held her sisters hair back as she dumped the contents of her stomach into the toilet.
Once Alison had finished and was able to sit up on her own, Stevie got her a glass of water and waited patiently for an explanation.
"S-stevie I'm sorry." Allison choked out.
Although Stevie didn't want to believe it, she had a pretty good idea of what was about to come out of her sisters mouth.
"I think I might be pregnant Stevie." Alison said in a rush, accompanied by a round of tears. Stevie immediately pulled her sister into a tight hug and murmured comforting words while rubbing her sisters back, an act their parents always did when they were little. Once Allison had calmed down enough Stevie pulled back and took her sisters hands in hers.
"Have you taken a pregnancy test yet?"
The only response she got was a slight shake of her sisters head.
"Alright, well we need to start there, but I'm gonna be late for work as it is, so why don't I grab one from the pharmacy on my lunch break and I will come home so we can find out together?"
"You'd really do that for me?" Alison questioned.
"Of course Ali, you're my little sister, it's my duty to be there no matter what."
The two sisters embraced on the bathroom floor for the second time in a matter of minutes before slowly getting up.
"Will you be ok while I'm gone for a few hours?"
"Yeah I think I will be fine, and Stevie, thank you."
Stevie looked solemnly at her little sister, "anytime Ali."
Stevie was having a tough time focusing at work, her mind kept going a mile a minute worrying about what would happen if her little sister was actually pregnant. Her mom was about to run for President, and an unplanned pregnancy was not the thing she wanted to kick off her mother's campaign. But she knew she shouldn't be obsessing over it considering it wasn't even confirmed yet.
When the clock finally hit 12:30, and Stevie could take her lunch break, she was equally relieved and nervous. She quickly ran into the drug store and bought a pregnancy test unnoticed, which she was thankful for. The last thing anyone needed was someone snapping a photo of Stevie with a pregnancy test.
Alison was waiting for her as soon as she got home.
"Did you get it?"
"Yes. I will wait out here while you pee on it, but I can come in when it's time to look at it if you want?"
"That would be great, thanks." Alison responded.
A few minutes later Alison called Stevie into the bathroom and said that the test should be ready in two minutes. Stevie was unsure of what to say so they both stood there in uncomfortable silence for what felt like eternity. They were both so wrapped up in their own thoughts that when the timer went off they both jumped.
"Stevie, can you please look at for me. I don't think I can." Alison pleaded.
Stevie didn't really want to look at it anymore than her sister did, but she knew she had to for Alison, so she reluctantly agreed. She grabbed the stick off the counter and flipped it over looking at it with nervous eyes.
"What does it say?" Alison impatiently questioned.
"Pregnant."
A/N: I've been dying to write this story for some time now, but since finals are done I actually have some time!! I have most of this story planned out in my head so expect updates pretty frequently. Also, reviews and constructive criticism are always welcome!
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