Okay, finally chapter two is here. I got a day off and was able to finish it. I've been wrestling with a few ideas in my head for this story and hoping it works out later. So, enjoy everyone and thank you for the reviews! Also, I just got a tumblr account so if you want to check out my bio page on here, you can find sources on other places you can find me and my works or randomness. Enjoy!
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Holly kept dancing as if nothing could break her concentration. It kept her from thinking about the dreadful thoughts that invaded her mind whenever she got a moment to herself.
"Alright, everyone, we'll pick this up on Thursday." Her instructor said and Holly was forced to pack up and walk home alone with her thoughts. Roddy had to work later then go straight to his school for his internship and classes. Though to be honest, she was glad. She didn't know how she was going to tell him.
She put on her coat and walked out into the frigid air. Come to think of it, she hadn't told anyone about it. Except Callie, who had promised to keep her secret. Holly was glad for her friendship and knew she wouldn't talk…literally. She didn't know what would be worse, telling her dad or telling Roddy.
She sighed as she walked and was forced to relive that night.
"Holly, you are so beautiful." Roddy said in his new apartment. Hanson had taken Callie out and Roddy had a day off to spend with Holly. Holly felt amazing as they kissed on his couch. She tried not to feel too giddy inside, but to be honest, felt better than any actress on Gossip Girl.
"I love you so much." She told Roddy, who smiled and kept kissing her.
Holly shook her head, but had to feel warm inside from the memory. Roddy was so gentle with her, so understanding. He even used protection. She remembered blocking out Addison and what he'd done to her and suddenly felt like a new woman with Roddy. She no longer dreaded the thought of sex and felt more at ease with herself, less dirty. But now, this was a problem.
She didn't know how it could have happened. They'd only done it one time and they'd been safe.
When she'd called Callie for help and advice, she'd explained that women could get pregnant even on birth control and using a condom.
Holly remembered getting sick in the morning and her dad thinking she'd had the flu. He'd given her some herbal remedies, but she was still getting sick. That and she was hungry all the time. Not to mention her moods were skyrocketing. Desperate for answers, she ran to Callie for help, afraid that Rosalee would tell her dad if it was too personal or nothing really.
Callie's eyes had widened and she'd had Holly come over to take the test. Once she'd figured out what it all meant, Holly remembered feeling dizzy and sick and very frightened.
What if her dad kicked her out and never spoke to her again? What if Roddy left her?
She was scared. She'd seen the teenage pregnancy shows a couple of times on TV and had seen the consequences. She never in a million years thought that could be her.
She had to figure something out, but didn't know how.
She just kept walking and suddenly heard someone call her name.
"Holly!"
She turned and saw Nick driving his car towards her, his window down, "You need a lift?" he asked.
She nodded, smiling and climbed in.
It was nice and warm in the car and Holly was grateful. Her dad was on a romantic getaway with Rosalee for a couple of days, so both were coming back tonight. That meant no rides to and from dance.
"How are you doing?" he asked, driving her towards home.
"Fine." She answered.
"You sure?" he asked again.
She gave him a funny look and chuckled, "Yeah, fine."
He nodded and finally just spit it out, "You know, if you and Callie are trying to hide a pregnancy from your parents, it's probably not a good idea to leave the test in your parents bathroom."
Holly gasped and stared at him. He was smiling grimly.
Holly closed her eyes and leaned back, "Callie told you."
He nodded, "I made her tell me. She didn't want to."
Holly nodded, Callie was still her friend, it wasn't her fault her adoptive father was a detective. Holly looked at her phone and sure enough, there was a text from Callie warning her that her father had found out.
She leaned back and looked sadly at Nick, "Are you going to tell my dad?" she asked.
"Are you or Roddy going to?" he asked her.
"I haven't told Roddy yet." She admitted.
Nick smiled, "Something tells me you have some explaining to do to both parties."
She nodded, "I know."
"Holly, how could you have been so…" Nick groaned.
"Stupid?" she asked, "I don't know, I just was."
"I wasn't going to say that." He quickly said, "I see a lot of kids in your boat. I just don't want to see you make any mistakes and I don't want you hurt."
Holly cried silently, "I don't know what to do." She admitted.
Nick pulled up to her house and parked his car and turned towards her, "The first thing you need to do is be honest. This is a baby we're talking about, not a ring this time."
"What if dad hates me? What if Roddy leaves?"
"Speaking as a father, I don't think Monroe could ever hate you. And as far as Roddy goes, you'll just have to cross that bridge if it comes down to it. Be brave, Holly."
She nodded and wiped her eyes, "Thank you for not saying anything." She said.
He smiled, "That's your job. I just want you safe, got it?"
She nodded and opened her door.
"Holly." Nick said, before she closed the door, "I'm here if you need me."
She smiled and walked inside.
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Monroe was relieved to be home but already missed the cabin where he and Rosalee had stayed, making love, eating fine foods, drinking wine, and enjoying each other.
She quickly kissed him before they went inside, "Thank you for a wonderful vacation." She sighed.
"Anytime." He said, kissing her deeply.
"Hope Holly wasn't too bored." She said, collecting her bags from the car and getting out.
"Yeah right, with a boyfriend, crazy friends, and other Blutbad nonsense…" Monroe chuckled.
Rosalee smiled and opened the door to their house.
"Holly?" she called and smiled as Holly came downstairs.
"How was it?" Holly asked them as they came in.
"Oh, it was fantastic." Monroe said, kissing her forehead and coming in.
"It was very romantic!" Rosalee added and hugged Holly.
"I'm glad." Holly smiled, but looked a little upset about something.
Rosalee noticed it right away, but Monroe was busy checking his messages and mail.
"Anything happen while we were gone?" He asked, his eyes still on his mail.
"Uh…no, not really." Holly said, feigning innocence.
Rosalee gave her an odd look but decided to ask later. Monroe hadn't noticed and that was probably a good thing.
"Well, guess we're going to San Diego in a few weeks." He sighed.
"Why?" Rosalee and Holly asked.
"Jackie's baby is having her baptism and we've been invited." He said, smiling.
"Chloe is so cute." Holly noted. Monroe nodded and put down his mail and stretched.
"You should get some sleep, crazy driver." Rosalee smiled.
"No arguments there, see you later?" he asked her smiling.
She winked, "you bet."
"Night Hol's." he grinned and kissed her forehead again, going upstairs to unpack.
Rosalee and Holly waited for him to disappear, then Rosalee turned on Holly, "Something you wanna talk about?" she asked, crossing her arms.
"What? No." Holly said.
Rosalee raised her eyebrows, "Holly I've been there, and I know when a teenage girl is lying and is in serious trouble."
Holly looked around and couldn't help her mood swing, she started crying.
"Come on, sweetie, let's go to the kitchen and talk." Rosalee said, leading her to the kitchen and making her some tea.
"You wanna tell me what's going on?" she asked, sitting down across from Holly and listening.
Holly looked up at her, "I can't tell Dad…or Roddy, but I just…"
"Tell them what? What's wrong?" Rosalee asked, "Holly, you can tell me anything, you know that."
"Please…don't tell Dad, not until I'm ready…" Holly pleaded and Rosalee nodded.
"I won't as long as you're not in immediate danger." She said.
Holly sighed and finally said the words out loud for the first time to anyone, "I'm pregnant."
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Well, that's about 4 people who now know about Holly. Wonder who she'll tell next. Any guesses? Anywho, I'm loving season two and hope you are all loving it as well. Again, thanks for the reviews; I really appreciate every one I get.