A/N: Sorry for the hiatus. Life's been crazy and I've been writing this in quite a number of notebooks. Also, I can't believe I'm over 800 views! I haven't cranked out a chapter since last year. But this is me getting back to it although I'm not sure how often I'll update because I'm in college but anywho I'm not giving up on this fic. Also as a heads up, this story will be a bit slow for a few chapters.
It stuck with them. Carrie and Devin were gonna have a baby when they were gonna leave high school or close to when they were leaving since they heard that labor could be unpredictable. Even if they were still taking it in considering how recent it was - - especially with everything Dr. Fields had informed them with - - they were pretty content with actually knowing.
Devin checked his phone before he and Carrie got into his car and saw it was 3:15, almost an hour since school had ended. "Wow, school's out already?"
"Well we did leave before our last class even started and we were gonna be there for quite a while," Carrie said.
"You seem a bit better than you were earlier."
Carrie sighed as she ran a hand through her hair.
"Oh, that? I guess I let the nerves get to me before actually knowing I was pregnant. The home tests being positive, blood test confirming it all, seeing the ultrasound."
"Don't stress yourself out over it, it's not good for you. Although that last one takes some getting used to."
The couple couldn't help but laugh for a moment.
"But in all seriousness this whole thing is crazy," Carrie noted.
"Yeah really crazy," Devin agreed. "And with that outta the way now we can clear the air with our friends." Devin held up his phone. "Apparently Trent blew up my phone with a bunch of texts during the appointment since we left."
"Yeah ..." Carrie said a little hesitantly. "Speaking of ... Gwen and Bridgette actually already know."
Devin looked at Carrie with confusion as he raised an eyebrow. "When did they know?"
"Last Friday. I bought a test the day before then took it Friday before I came to school. Then as soon as I came to school I told them they both brought me pregnancy tests to take after school and I didn't wanna tell you until I was at least somewhat sure."
"Carrie." Devin started. "You know you can tell me anything."
"I know. I mean we've been best friends since we were 4 and you're my boyfriend but I gotta be honest," Carrie poked her index fingers together before exhaling. "I was too scared to do it and I can't just blurt out something so huge like that."
"Were you scared of what I'd say?"
Carrie just nodded. "You're not mad that you didn't know first are you?"
"No," Devin said with a sigh. "First of all that'd be a little silly to get upset over and secondly it's totally fine, besides we both officially know you're pregnant. I mean you did tell me and we're past that so don't keep dwelling on the 'what ifs'. Let's just focus on now and what's gonna be happening."
"Well given how hard things are gonna get, I'm pretty much past focused now."
The couple shared a kiss once Devin cupped Carrie's cheek. They knew things were gonna be hard but they weren't gonna give up.
Afterwards, Devin dropped Carrie off at her place before he headed home since they planned to tell their friends about Carrie's pregnancy. Aside from Gwen and Bridgette, Kitty Kwan and LeShawna were there as well.
"What's so top secret you had to close the door in order to tell us, Carrie?" Kitty asked despite her usual smile and casual tone.
Carrie sighed as she was sitting on the bed.
"Well first off my parents don't even know about this yet," Carrie answered while she poked her index fingers together, she looked towards Gwen then to Bridgette.
"Is everything alright girl?" LeShawna asked. "You've been acting a little strange lately."
Carrie exhaled after she stood up and rubbed her arm as those 2 words she was gonna be saying a lot came out.
"I'm pregnant."
"Oh my - - No way," Kitty said in surprise as she covered her mouth for a brief second. "Does Devin know?" Carrie just nodded.
"Damn, I didn't expect that," LeShawna muttered.
Gwen just placed her hand on LeShawna's shoulder. "Oh trust me, none of us did."
"Guys come on, this kind of thing could've happened anybody," Bridgette spoke up.
"Yeah." Kitty began to speak again before she turned to Carrie. "Although I do recall you and Devin being active."
Carrie blushed at the mention and ran a hand through her hair. "To be fair Devin always used a condom. Plus I was on the patch before my mom found out I was even having sex."
"Wow. I gotta ask you this Carrie since you found out you have a bun in the oven what are you planning to do? I mean you gotta have a long-term plan unless you're getting an abortion."
"Actually Kitty I decided I was gonna keep the baby."
"And since Devin knows he's sticking around right?" LeShawna asked with a hint of suspicion in her tone.
"Yes, LeShawna."
"Just making sure. You know I gotta look out for a homegirl."
"I'm just gonna guess, your due date is close to graduation," Gwen noted.
"The week after actually." Carrie clarified.
"Right. Do you still plan on going to college after you have the baby?"
"I don't know yet, I'm gonna have to think on that one along with a million other things to prepare myself for."
Gwen crossed her arms and tilted her head briefly. "Well you might wanna think fast cause pregnancy is like the school year, it goes by quicker than you know it."
Bridgette placed a hand on Carrie's shoulder. "So you alright? I mean you just found out you're having a baby, I'd be freaking out."
Carrie sighed as she folded her arms. "Since I found out that I have a baby that's a little bigger than a jelly bean growing inside me I'm still freaking out on the inside but I'm okay for now at least."
"Okay then. I know you guys can do this."
Bridgette stepped back a little once Kitty ran over to Carrie and hugged her although Carrie's arms still remained at her sides.
"EEEE!" Kitty squealed as she was still hugging Carrie. "I call dibs on planning your baby shower! No 'ifs' or 'buts' about it Dawson."
The other 3 girls just started to laugh while Carrie just smiled and rolled her eyes. Typical Kitty.
"Kitty, I'm 8 weeks right now," Carrie said.
Kitty scoffed and folded her arms. "Well, not now obviously. That's all happening much much later. Plus is it so wrong that I don't want my friend to be entirely miserable at a time like this?"
"Not at all girlfriend, not at all," LeShawna said.
"So I take that as a partial 'yes'?" Kitty asked with a cocky grin.
"Okay fine yes." Carrie gave in. "As a full yes."
Kitty squealed once again before clapping her hands together. "You won't be disappointed then!"
This time all the girls laughed a bit.
"Thanks, girls," Carrie said.
-Meanwhile-
"Devin dude!" Geoff exclaimed as he, Brody Gutierrez, Trent Sawyer and Cody Anderson entered Devin's room.
"Hey, guys." Devin greeted.
"Your bro Andrew let us in, hope you don't mind." Brody chimed in as he plopped down in the chair near Devin's computer desk.
"Yeah, that's totally fine. Anyways - -"
"You excited for basketball season?" Brody cut him off.
Geoff let out a chuckle. "I know I am. But damn, I can't believe it's our last season."
"Neither can I," Cody chimed in. "I thought I'd hate being the mascot but it wasn't too bad."
"Dude, do you not remember grade 10 when Lakeview kidnapped you?" Trent asked.
Cody shuddered. "Those were dark times ..."
"Can I talk now?" Devin asked with slight annoyance in his tone.
"Sure the floor's all yours bro," Geoff said. "Then again it's your house."
"Anyways I gotta tell you guys something."
"Does it explain why you and Carrie weren't in last hour?" Trent asked.
"Yeah did you get all the texts Trent sent you?" Cody chimed in.
"Yes, all 6 million of them," Devin responded jokingly manner causing Trent to roll his eyes with a smirk before he got serious again. "Anyways there's a reason for that. And it's big."
Trent's smile quickly changed to a look of concern as he scratched the back of his head. "How big Devin?"
Devin sighed as he was about to break the news. "Well, Carrie had this doctor's appointment today."
"Is she okay?"
"She's fine. And ... she's pregnant."
The guys just looked at Devin, completely shocked.
"Oh wow," Trent said, not sure how to react but still shocked.
"Dude no way." Brody was next to react.
"Whoa dude, did you just say Carrie's pregnant?" Geoff asked.
"Carrie Dawson?" Cody inquired rather dumbfounded.
"Yeah?" Devin answered as he raised an eyebrow. "Why are you so shocked Cody?"
Cody chuckled sheepishly before composing himself. "Well I know it can happen to anyone but Carrie being pregnant in high school seems pretty unexpected. No offense."
Devin just shot Cody a weird look as if he was completely unsure of how to respond to that. Sure Devin was pretty shocked knowing that Carrie was pregnant, he didn't need to be reminded of it again, especially from Cody.
"Anyways ..." Trent started. "What about what you guys are gonna do? I mean you guys are 17 and still in school."
"Carrie said she's keeping the baby."
"What about you though?" Geoff questioned. "I mean she's having your kid. Are you gonna be there for her?"
"Of course," Devin started to explain. "I mean this honestly scares the hell outta me but I told her I'm in."
"Dude you have no idea. I mean just wait until after Carrie actually has the baby."
"Dude please don't psyche me out there," Devin remarked uneasily.
"Actually," Brody began as he placed his arm around Geoff. "Geoff wasn't trying to psyche you out."
"But there is a story to this," Geoff added as he raised his index finger.
"Go on," Devin said.
"Well, my mom had me at 17," Geoff confessed as he inhaled sharply before scratching the back of his head. "And basically everyone in her life basically up and ditched her. That includes my dad."
Devin shot a sad look towards Geoff. "Damn, I'm really sorry about that Geoff."
"Don't sweat it, dude. I mean while it was hard for her she managed to get through it. It's still gonna be pretty hard for you guys. I mean your lives are gonna change majorly once after she has the baby."
"I bet, but thanks for the heads up."
"Sure man. Still, I wish you guys luck with all of this." Geoff gave Devin a clap on the back as he and the other guys were starting to leave.
"Me too," Trent replied.
"Later dude," Brody said.
"Good luck man," Cody added.
This was just the beginning of it all for them.