Not The Only One
An Ice Age Sequel
*Jinney
Chapter 1
Buck's eyes were literally bulging as big as they could get, which was very big. He seemed paralyzed to the spot, his mouth hanging. I was getting worried if he would ever wake up. Did the news I just told him…was it bad to him because he didn't want it? I hoped that that was not the case.
I waved my hand in front of his face. "Hello? Buck? You there?" He blinked shook his head. "Repeat…" My eye twitched slightly. "I'm, well y'know, like I said…I…I…I'm pregnant…" He flinched. "Really." It wasn't really a question. It was more of a statement. I nodded.
He nodded, turned, and walked away. I felt depressed. I was afraid of this. I knew I should give him time to take this in. I walked the opposite direction as my mate. I knew he'd be at his favorite spot near the lake, so I went back home, to my herd.
I entered the camp area and sat down near a fire that had been recently made by my five siblings. Manny, who was also there, cocked his head to the side and looked at me through the corner of his eye before he said in a half whisper, "He didn't take it too good, did he?" I shrugged. "He was surprised, but I don't think he suspected it. I'm not sure what he's truly thinking about the matter."
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The night came closer and I tucked in my siblings for bed. Buck was still not back yet, so I was getting worried. Sadness crawled into my heart and mind and I closed my eyes, letting a tear drop down my cheek.
"Ay." I jumped and turned, wiping my eyes. "Buck!" He had a knowing yet sad expression on his face. "I'm sorry, Jade…I jus' didn't think…I don' know what ta think really…" I nodded and turned around. "It's my fault. I…I feel now that I forced you into it. I'm sorry." I sniffed but almost smiled when I felt his arms around me.
"How long…?" He whispered. I turned slightly, "It's only just started about two months ago." He nodded and held me closer. Buck had never been much of a romance guy until now. I guess I opened the part in him, which contained his love. But I knew that if he really cared, he would accept what was going on.
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Later that night, I was nearly asleep when I felt two furry hands caress my cheek and lower stomach. I opened my emerald eyes to look into Buck's shimmering sapphire ones. "Sorry…" I shook my head. "I wasn't quite asleep yet, so it's all good."
He helped me to sit up. I stared into his face, trying to identify his emotions through his expression. I couldn't. I sighed, "You're not happy with this at all…" He looked up with his one eye. But slowly a smile appeared on his face.
"Naw…I'm not mad a bit. In fact, I think it's perfect! I know I seemed depressed before…but no, no…not at all…" I stared for a moment at his smiling face before I smiled too. "Really?" He nodded. I smiled wider and leapt into his arms, happy now that I knew it would be okay…
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