Austin looked down at Ally who was gripping on his arm tightly with one arm while clutching her stomach with the other. She had tears falling down her face and her hair was covering up her eyes as it was so messy.

''You okay, Ally?''

She shook her head as she nestled her head into Austin's arm.

Austin looked across the table at Dez who was playing a game on his Nintendo DSi. Trish was sitting next to him, on the phone to her manager. She soon hung up her phone, and slammed it angrily onto the table.

''Fired?''

Austin asked her. Trish looked down at her phone.

''Yes, and I've been banned from Mini's for the next six months!''

Trish had been working at Mini's for barely a day, and she'd already been fired. This wasn't new, Trish got fired from her jobs, a lot. Dez suddenly screamed, causing everyone including Ally to jump. They stared at Dez as he slammed his Nintendo onto the table, angrily.

''What's up, Dez?''

Ally asked him.

''I lost another race on Mario Kart 7!''

Austin smiled and rolled his eyes.

Everyone jumped again as Trish's phone started to ring at high volume.

''Sorry.''

She answered and wandered out of the canteen, shouting at what sounded like her old manager from Mini's. Once she was gone, Austin looked down at Ally again who regained her position, clutching her stomach and gripping onto Austin's arm.

''Maybe you should see a doctor, Ally.''

Austin said to her. She slowly sat up and sighed.

''I guess you're right.''

She paused and looked at Austin.

''Could you come with me? I hate going alone.''

Austin smiled and nodded.

''Sure.''

Ally smiled.

''Thanks, Austin.''

Just then, the school bell rang and Austin helped Ally out of her seat and they began heading to their Biology class. They stopped at the bathroom and Austin grabbed some paper towels. He handed them to Ally.

''Thanks.''

Ally said as she began wiping her eyes. The pair arrived at their class just in time and went to sit down. Ally threw the paper towels into the bin as she walked into the classroom.

''Almost late again, Ms. Dawson and Mr. Moon.''

Ally blushed as she grabbed her books from her bag.

''Sorry, Miss Edmonds.''

Miss Edmonds smiled as she stood up to write on the board.

''Okay. Today, we're going to talk about babies.''

All of the boys groaned, including Austin.

''Now, now, boys. You'll need to know this one day.''

One boy at the back raised his hand.

''How?''

Mrs Edmonds smiled as she walked over to the boy.

''Mr. Parker. You are sixteen years of age and you don't know why you need to learn about babies? Do you know what sex is?''

Some boys sniggered due to hearing the word, 'sex.'

''Of course I do. I just don't get why we need to learn about babies. We already know about them. They poop, sleep and cry.''

The boys who sniggered were now laughing loudly. Even some girls were giggling. Austin and Ally just sat there, staring at each other, awkwardly.

''That's enough. We're learning about babies and if you're not happy with that, Mr. Parker, you will be sitting in another classroom.''

He smiled.

''I'd be happy with that.''

Mrs Edmonds smirked.

''Partnering with Dorothy Bakersfield and looking after a baby.''

Parker laughed awkwardly.

''Maybe I'll just stay here and learn.''

Mrs Edmonds nodded.

''I thought you'd say that.''

Mrs Edmonds headed back to the board and started showing a presentation of how babies could change someone's life.

''Now, girls, if you think it's a good idea to have a baby right now. Just think. You would have to give up school, hanging out with your friends, doing the stuff you're doing right now. You would be looking after your baby all day and all night long.''

Ally raised her hand.

''Yes, Ms. Dawson?''

''So, you're saying that we should never consider having a baby at the age of sixteen, while you're still being given an education?''

''That's exactly what I'm saying, Ms. Dawson.''

Ally smiled slightly and looked down at her books for the rest of the lesson, not looking to Austin once. Even when the lesson was over, Ally didn't wait for Austin like she usually would, she rushed out of the classroom to her next class; Gym.

Ally walked into the changing rooms to find Trish standing there, hands on her hips, standing in the middle of the room and staring at Ally. The other girls didn't seem to be taking much notice of her and continued getting dressed. Ally stopped at the doorway and looked at Trish, confused.

''Trish? What are you doing?''

''Practising my pose for when I walk into Mini's.''

Ally closed the door and walked to the corner of the room. She began changing into her shorts, while talking to Trish.

''I thought you were fired from Mini's?''

''I was, but they were so rude to me on the phone that I figured I was going to head to Mini's and have a talk with my old manager.''

''Why? You've never bothered with any of your old managers before.''

''I know, but I actually enjoyed working at Mini's. I could eat as many of their meals as I wanted and nobody would catch me because the food is so tiny!''

Ally smiled and rolled her eyes as she finished putting her shirt on and grabbed her sneakers. Trish was ready and was waiting on Ally. Once Ally was ready, the pair walked out of the changing room and made their way to the gym when they saw Austin talking to Dez in front of them. Ally decided to scare him by jumping in front of them. She began running in the corridor, but stopped when she began getting cramps in her stomach. She tried to lean onto the wall, but her hand slipped and she fell to the ground.

''Ally!''

Trish screamed as she rushed over to Ally. Austin and Dez turned around and also rushed over to Ally once they saw her crying and screaming while clutching her stomach like earlier. Austin grabbed her hand, Ally squeezed it tightly.

''Austin, what's wrong with me?''

Ally had tears falling from her eyes as she looked to Austin.

''I don't know, Ally. But we're going to find out.''