Changes In You

Disclaimer: I do not own any of the celebrities mentioned in this piece of fiction. It is merely that, fiction, and is for my own entertainment and the enjoyment of others. This fic is rated 18+ for strong language, sexual situations and content and possible violence.

Summary: One night can change everything you thought you knew about yourself. Cori learns that first hand. Follow the ups and downs that lead to the changes in her world. OC/A.J. McLean

Cori's POV

Ringing phone…

'Please pick up. Please pick' I thought as I bit my dark purple thumb nail. Pacing back and forth I couldn't believe what I was about to do. I NEVER thought I'd be in this position. I stopped pacing just as the person on the other end of the line picked up.

"Hello?" his deep somewhat raspy voice answered.

"Alex?"

"Yeah. Who's this?"

"This is Cori Addams. I work for Vibe magazine. We met a few months ago…" I paused waiting to see if he remembered me. 'He better remember me!'

"Right. Right." he replied. "How are you?"

"Good. You?" I asked, my mind racing.

"Busy." he said chuckling slightly.

"Touring with NKOTBSB is never dull, I'm sure." There was an awkward silence between the two. "So, I was hoping you had a minute so we could talk."

"Sure. I've got awhile before rehearsal. What can I do for you?" Alex asked with a hint of anxiousness in his voice.

A.J.'s POV

I didn't expect to answer my phone and hear Cori on the other end of the line. I thought I would never see her again, so, I was anxious to hear what it was she wanted to talk about.

"Well, I'm not entirely sure how to say this."

I could hear the nervousness in her voice and to be honest it set me a little on edge. I let out a breath and said, "Straight forward usually works best for me." I hoped that would ease her mind about whatever it is she needed to speak with me about.

"Alex,… I'm pregnant."

I nearly dropped the phone. Sitting down in one of the chairs in my living room I took a deep breath. "I'm sorry, what?"

"I'm pregnant." she stated again.

Cori's POV

'Just blurt it out like that, retard. Way to go. Are you trying to give him a heart attack?' I started pacing again trying to calm my nerves. I felt like I was going to be sick. I wasn't sure if it was from nerves or the baby. 'Baby…This was never suppose to happen. What am I gonna do?'

"Y-You're pregnant?" Alex stammered.

"Yes. I thought you should know."

"I..I don't know what to say." he said rather shakily.

"Me either. I just didn't want to not tell you. That wouldn't be fair. I don't expect anything. I just wanted to…" My words were coming out faster than normal. I almost didn't recognize my own voice.

"Whoa, slow down."

I took a deep breath and let it out. "I'm sorry. I'm really nervous." He chuckled softly in my ear. "Is this funny to you?" I said rather annoyed at the thought that this drastic event would be amusing to him.

"No, sorry. It's not funny ay all. It's just, I ramble when I'm nervous. It's nice to know I'm not the only one."

I paused for a moment thinking about what I should say. "Look, I don't know what to do about all this. Like I said I just wanted you to know." There was an awkward silence yet again before Alex spoke.

"Umm, I'm gonna be back in LA in 2 weeks. Why don't I call you when I get back and we can talk about this."

I sighed. 'Thank God one of us is thinking clearly.' "Sure. That would be great." I'm sure he could hear the relief in my voice, but I didn't care. Just then I heard keys in the lock of my front door. My eyes darted to the door in a panic. "I gotta go. I'll talk to you when you get back." I said in a rush

"Ook." he said questioningly. "I'll talk to you soon."

"Ok. Bye." I said hanging up my phone just as the door opened. "Heeey !" I said nervously while I plastered a smile on my face. I turned around to see my boyfriend of 2 ½ years coming through the door.