Stuttering

Disclaimer:
I don't own anything with the exception of Shae Walker. And the ideas for this story are mine, as well. (Unless there's another story like this out there that I don't know about in which case, I apologize. I'm really not trying to steal your ideas, I swear!)

Rating:
T (Just to be safe)

Genre:
Romance/Drama (and you know I can't write a story without at least a little angst)

Pairing:
Annie/Auggie

Summary:
Auggie and Annie have a relationship when they are in high school (before Covert Affairs takes place) and end up sleeping together the night of Annie's 18th birthday. A couple months later, Annie learns she is pregnant. However, before she can tell Auggie about the baby, she catches him cheating on her and ends the relationship. Buuuut...18 years later, Annie runs back into Auggie when she starts working for the CIA. Now, her daughter (Shae) is persuing a singing career and writes a song about Auggie ("Stuttering" by Fefe Dobson). Annie informs Auggie that he does in fact have a daughter and that she has written a song about him. What will happen when Auggie hears said song?

Author's Note:
I also have a poll up [on my profile] for you to cast your vote on whether or not you think I should give Shae a love iterest.

Should've Said No

It was the night of my eightteenth birthday part and I was beyond excited! Not only was I finally an adult, but, my parents actually let me and my friends have the whole house to ourselves! I was beside myself with excitement. I was also extremely nervous. My boyfriend, Auggie, & I had been dating for several months now and I had decided that tonight was the night. I had finally worked up the nerve to give him everything I have. That night, I lost my virginity.

My friends and I had been chatting in the corner of the living room, listening to music playing from the stereo when Auggie approached me. He had this look in his eyes that still haunts me. They were so full of fire and intense passion that it took my breath away. After I set my drink down on the coffee table, he took my hand and lead me to my bedroom. If his eyes hadn't taken my breath away before, the sight of my bedroom certainly did.

The entire room was glowing with small candles lining all the walls and Auggie had left a trail of rose petals from the door to the bed. His kiss was tender and passionate as he slowly backed me up against the bed. When I felt the backs of my knees hit the bed, Auggie set one foot on either side of me before gently lying me back on the bed, straddling me between his legs. He tasted so uniquely masculine, I'll never forget it.

He slowly slid his hands under my shirt before lifting it up over my head. Smiling down at me, he said "I love you, Annie Walker." I melted at those words. I never believed someone like August Anderson would love me! He smiled gently as he slowly slid my jeans down my legs before guiding them off my feet. After removing my top layers, his fingers nimbly unbuttoned my bra behind my back as he pressed another searing kiss on my lips. My panties were down around my ankles before I even realized he'd gotten my bra off. God, he tastes so delicious! Was the only thought running through my mind.

Then, he teasingly stopped to raise himself up onto his knees as he stripped his own shirt off. His atheltically toned chest complimented his defined six-pack abs perfectly. I remember running my hands over them in awe as he removed his jeans, tossing them to the floor. I couldn't wait anymore and I awkwardly slid his boxers down to his ankles before smirked as he kicked them off.

Once we were both completely undressed, Auggie slowly leaned back down on top of me before searing my lips in another passionate kiss. He kissed his way down my jawline and down my neck and chest before pausing to glide his tongue down my clevage. His mouth then returned to my neck, kissing his way up to my ear, as he lowered his hips on top of mine before slowly gliding his penis inisde of me.

I remember the surge of heat that coursed through every vein in my body at that very moment. The passion between us set my entire body on fire as every sense was heightened almost to a painful point. Auggie continued whispering sweet nothings into my ear as he gradually increased his momentum as moved in and out of me. Every thrust excited me even more than the last.

It didn't take us long to climax. When we did, I remember Auggie lying next to me as we both caught our breaths. "That was amazing." I breathed. I was still in sheer awe of what had just happened. I couldn't believe I had actually done it. Now, I knew why all my friends were doing it. This was truly unbelievable and absolutely a memory that will stick with me for the rest of my life, I'm sure.

Auggie chuckled, his voice still carrying a deep, husky tone, as he replied "Yeah, you were pretty incredible." I looked over to Auggie as he smiled at me. That smile melted me every single time. I returned one of my own before propelling myself up on top of him. Feeling a surge of courage race through me, I leaned down and kissed Auggie with more passion and intensity than I would have ever previously thought possible for me.

My eyes snapped open. It was all a dream. But, a sudden surge of nausea soon reminded me that it was all indeed real. Lunging over the side of my bed, I reached for the wastebasket next to the bedframe just in time to empty the contents my stomach into it. After the heaving subsided, I rolled over on to my other side, thinking about my new reality. I ran my hand over my slightly swollen abdomen. To anybody who didn't see me on a regular basis would never know the difference. But, I sure as hell did. I couldn't believe I was pregnant.

They aren't kidding when they say it only takes one. I think to myself. That one night changed my life forever. Telling my parents was the hardest thing I think I will ever do in my life. Or at least I thought it was. Yes, my parents were horrified at what I had done and yes, they were extremely disappointed in me. But, at the end of the day, they still loved me and told me that they would do whatever they could to support me. Honestly, that was way more than I expected. Certainly a hell of a lot more than you deserve. I know it does no good, now. But, I can't stop beating myself up about what happened.

But, now, I have to tell him. I have to tell Auggie about the...the baby. I have absolutely no idea how he's gonna take this. Who really wants to have a baby their senior year of high school? I don't have a choice. But, I know Auggie does. I can only pray that he won't leave me over this!

I was a little surprised when I didn't see Auggie at school, today. But, it was cold and flue season, so I figured he might be sick. But, I can't put this off, any longer. So, after school, I drove over to his house. The entire drive, I was running through my head how I would break it to him. I wasn't sure if I should just spit it out or if I should work my way up to it. Is there a good way to tell an eightteen year old man that he's gonna be a daddy? I briefly wondered to myself.

Before I know it, I'm pulling into Auggie's driveway. After getting out of the car, I walk up to Auggie's front door. I pause to pull my hoodie down. God knows it could only make the situation worse if his parents find out before he does. With a steadying breath, I ring the doorbell.

Auggie's mother answers the door. "Annie! What a wonderful surprise!" She greets me with a warm smile and a hug before gesturing me inside. The warm greeting just makes me feel even worse about the reason why I'm here.

"Um, hi, Mrs. Anderson." I begin, nervously. "Is Auggie home?" I ask. I'm beginning to feel increasingly uncomfortable here. Part of me thinks it's not too late to turn and run as fast as I can. But, the more responsible part-the part I wish had spoken up a little more a couple of months ago!-wins out and keeps me in my place.

"Sure, he's upstairs in his room. I let him take the day off to get caught up on a science project since his partner's been sick the last few days and it's really put them behind schedule." Well, that explains his absence in school, today. Sadistic though it may sound, I was marginally relieved that I wouldn't be dropping this bombshell on him while he was sick. After politely excusing myself, I make my way up to Auggie's room.

As I reach the landing atop the stairs, I pause when I hear giggling coming from Auggie's room. What the hell kind of "science project" are they working on in there? As I inched closer to his door, I heard romantic music playing and the closer I got, the more I realized that it was the same song I had playing when Auggie & I first made love. I gathered my nerve and knocked on the door. It's now or never, Walker! I thought to myself.

"Oh shit, my mom!" I heard Auggie whisper. My heart is sinking lower and lower in my chest every moment that passes. I can hear two people scurrying to get dressed as quickly as possible. "Uh, one minute! It's uuhh, kind of a mess in here!" I hear Auggie call out. I can't believe he thinks that will work. Even if he does think it's his mother waiting for him and not me.

I open the door to to find Auggie and a brunette I don't recognize standing in the middle of the room, the brunette clad in nothing more than a black lace bra and panties, while Auggie at least has his jeans on. "Ah, shit." He whispers.

"Who the hell are you?" The brunette asks, directed at me. Clearly, she's been lied to just as much as I have. Yet, somehow, that doesn't matter to me. Pathetic though it may be, a part of me desperately needs to believe that's completely responsible for this and that Auggie never wanted her.

"Who the hell are you?" My voice is more full of anger where hers had been full of pure shock. She and I both look at Auggie and then back to each other before Auggie shakily begins to speak.

"A-Annie! I-I...This isn't what it looks like, I swear!" He begins. His stuttering really is pathetic. I can't believe I actually thought this jerk was in love with me! How could I have been so damn stupid?

Finally, I find my voice. "Stop stuttering your words! It's only making you look worse!" I say to Auggie before turning and heading back downstairs as fast as I can. Right now, nothing matters more than getting as far away from Auggie as physically possible! After reaching the bottom landing, I bolt out the door and back to my car!

"Annie, wait!" I hear Auggie calling after me! Why is he even following me in the first place? "Please! Just-just give me a chance!" God, what kind of an idiot does the take me for? He fooled me once! I sure as hell won't make that mistake again!

I feel the tears stream down my face as I fire up the engine and whip out of the driveway like a bat out of hell. I hear a car honking at me as I tear out of the driveway but I just don't have the will to care, at this point. I take off in the direction of home as fast as I dare push my car.

Half way there, I realize I never told Auggie about the baby. Now, I'm not sure if I even will or not. It's a big enough school, it wouldn't be hard to dodge him if I really wanted to. And, with dad's job, it probably won't be long before we leave anyway. So, the way I see it, the less I have to interact with August Anderson, the better.