Patricia POV.
We had to tell Eddie's dad. Had to. He was the one who would get the living situation figured out. I had waited 5 more weeks. The only people who knew were, Eddie, my mom, and KT. Eddie had planned a takeout night with his dad and asked if I could come. Mr. Sweet of course said yes. i was so nervous. I looked at the clock, 6:45, we were leaving at 7, I figured I should get ready. I got up off my bed and went to my closet. I pulled of my shirt and looked at myself in the mirror. I still wasn't anywhere near showing, but I was pregnant all right. I put on a green tank top then pulled on a plain orange shirt. I put on some shorts since it was April and now getting hot. I did my side poof in my hair and sprayed some water in it so it could curl. I slipped on my black flowered sandals, grabbed my favorite hoodie and my phone and decided to bizonce.
I walk down the stairs to see Eddie waiting for me. He must see the nervousness in my face because he comes over and kisses me on the lips. I let everything fly away for a minute but then when hi slips part from mine I'm brought back to reality. This is the moment everything changes. Mr. Sweet could get mad and kick us out, then what in the fuck would we do? Eddie holds my hand as we walk to the school. We get there in 5 minutes. Eddie opens the door to his dad's office for me and I walk in and see 2 chairs in front of Mr. Sweets desk. I look on the desk and see Chinese food. I feel nauseous. We walk in and sit down. My nauseousness growing.
''Hello! How are you Patricia?'' He asks.
''I'm well, and you?''
''Just great. What have you two been up to lately?'' he asks as he puts some hot braze chicken on his plate. That's when I can't hold it any more. I can feel the barf forming. I cover my mouth and run out of the office and into the bathroom. My lunch ends up down the drain. I hear Eddie come in. He kneels beside me and holds my hair back. When I'm done we wash our hands, I rinse out my mouth and we walk back into the office. Mr. Sweet looks concerned and confused.
''Patricia, what happened? Are you ok?'' he asks.
''Yes, but there is something we need to tell you.'' He looks so confused. I take a deep breath and decide to get it the fuck over with. Eddie takes my hand.
''I'm pregnant.'' I say. His face changes. It's unreadable.
''You're what?'' he asks raising his eyebrows.
'' Pregnant. 10 weeks. Mr. Sweet, I know it's not ok, but we have to deal with it now. We need your help. What are we gonna do?'' I ask.
His face softens. Eddie's grip on my hand tightens.
''Well, what if we had you two and the baby move to the attic. You both can still stay here, we have never had this happen before. I don't want you to leave, and I don't want to sound selfish here, but with your bands first album about to come out, the publicity the school would get would be remarkable. '' he says. I lean my head on Eddie's shoulder and he puts his arm around me. I really don't feel well, but we have to talk to his dad.
Our band Musgraver, which is my grandma's maiden name, is me as the singer, Eddie on drums, and Fabian on the guitar. We are still in the studio to get our first album out. He is right though, the publicity would be remarkable.
''As for baby stuff, diapers, clothes, all that great stuff I could help out I guess I mean we don't know how the album will do, I do hope for the best. '' he says. He turns his head and looks at me and then my stomach.
''Maybe you should go. Patricia are you ok?'' he asks looking very concerned.
''Yeah I'm just so tired. '' With my body not used to another person growing inside of me, I have been so worn out. Also every part of me is weak, my nails are thinning by the day. I think my hair is falling out. [This happened to my mom. True story. Her hair fell out. Her nails were like paper. Her eyes dried out. BTW she had a boy. Wink Wink.]
''Alright, well, you two get to leaving. I will do all the talking to Victor, don't say anything about the matter to him. I will handle it. Please do let me know if you need anything, anything at all.'' He stands and Eddie hugs him. Then Mr. Sweet walks over to me and embraces me.
''If you need anything, I'm here. ''
''Thank you so much.'' Eddie puts his arm around me and we walk back to the house. We get there around 8:30. Most everyone is in the living room. Me and Eddie go in his room. I kept some clothes in there. He goes to the bathroom so we can both change. I take out a pair of my white pj pants with black polka dots and a hoodie. I put my hair in a messy bun and lay on the bed. Then Eddie comes in and we lay on his bed next to each other. His arms around my waist and mine around his stomach. He's only wearing some blue and green plaid pj pants. I cling to his bare chest. I'm freezing, like always.
''I love you. '' he says.
'' I love you too. We need to tell everyone soon. '' Then I fell asleep.
I wake up at 6. I pry myself away from Eddie, after making out a little bit because we realized Fabian slept on the couch, bless that poor boys soul.
I go up stairs to my room.
''Where were you?'' KT asks.
''With Eddie.'' I say simply. She shrugs and walks out.
Today is the day we tell everyone. Beat me with a fork. I take off my hoodie and look in the mirror. I see a bump. A bump! I'm excited, but worried at the same time. [When I first saw my mom's first little bump, I cried.] I put on my white shirt, tights, skirt, tie, I slip my shoes on and grab my blazer and run down to Eddie.
''Eddie!'' I say walking in. I see them both ready. Eddie is sitting on his bed with his left leg crossed over his right knee and he's tying his shoe. Fabian is gathering his books up.
''Everything ok?'' he asks looking worried. Fabian looks confused and worried.
''Yeah! I'm fine! I'm great!'' I say.
''What's up?'' he asks walking towards me. He puts his hand on the small of my back and leads me down to the dead end of the hallway.
I point to my stomach. He notices the little bump and his eyes get big.
''Baby! That's great! '' he says.
''I know and it still just looks like I ate a lot. But I wanna tell everyone today. Like now. ''
''Ok. Sounds good. But do you want the whole school to know? ''
''No, so we wil just tell them to keep it a secret.''
He takes my hand. He gives me a kiss on the lips. We part and walk in to the kitchen.
''Hey everyone,'' I start. Figure it's a good way to go. Everyone is there. I mean everyone, the whole house.
''We have something we need to tell you.'' Eddie pulls his hand out from mine and places his arm firmly around my waist.
''What is it Trixie-Wixie?'' Alfie asks.
''Well Imma just go out and say it, I'm pregnant.'' I say. Everyones eye grow wide. There are a bunch of gasps and 'whoas' .
''How far are you?'' Mara asks.
''10 weeks.''
''And you didn't tell us sooner?'' Joy asks. I feel bed for not telling her.
''We didn't know what would happen.'' I say.
''Wow. I wonder what kind of spirt it will have. I heard if you rub spice oils on your belly that it makes the child healthier. Would you like some?'' Willow asks.
''No thanks hun, I'm good.'' I say.
Trudy walks over to us.
''Well Mr. Sweet talked to Victor and I last night after everyone went to sleep. If you need anything don't hesitate to ask deary. I know this ha sto be a hard time for you so just know I'm here. And also,'' her tone changes as she starts talking to the whole house.
''This information stays in this house. No one from any other house is to know. It is not to be talked about outside of these walls. Am I clear?'' There is a bunch on yeses as everyone walks out. Eddie kisses me and puts his hand on my belly. Then he takes his hand away and we walk to school. I walk through the hall with my blazer covering my small bump. What will it be like when I'm 32 weeks pregnant? How long until people will notice? How will this all work out? Who in the fuck knows.
