Forbidden Truth

Disclaimer: I don't own iCarly

A/N: This chapter takes place in the past

Chapter 4 (The Past: Sudden Shock)

A few weeks later, in mid-afternoon, Spencer and Socko were making their way to the arcade where Sasha told them to meet her. She loved arcade games, that was no lie. She had one of the highest scores on every single game in the place. It was great competition for Spencer. Hell, the two met at the arcade. "What do you think she wants?" Socko asked while dusting his arm off. The wind had blown some leaves onto his shirt a moment ago.

"I don't know, she sounded pretty serious." She was somewhat frantic as well. The fact that she was at the arcade at the same time meant something was up, and Spencer knew it. When they entered the arcade, just about everyone was grouped around one area, it had to be Sasha.

"She's going all out again, isn't she?" The boys walked up to the group, listening to everyone cheer on and chant Sasha's name. They couldn't help but to wonder who's high score she was breaking this time. They actually wondered if there were any records she could break. If so, she probably would, that was if she hadn't already.

"Sasha's the best gamer in Seattle!" One girl mused. Another kid nearby cheered in agreement. Spencer and Socko just watched, knowing it was best to never disturb Sasha when she was playing a game. They had made that mistake once a long time ago, and she lost the game she was playing. After that, she kicked their asses.

"She's one hundred points away!" Some boy shouted. "She's like the goddess of the arcade!" Spencer looked over and sighed, it was a nerd boy with thick, geeky glasses. Socko saw that she was playing a pinball machine, which was one of her favorites. Though her ultimate favorite, which was also a favorite of Spencer's, was Pak Rat. "Sasha! Will you go out with me?" Spencer's eye twitched and Sasha's head bowed as the ball fell past the paddles and into the hole.

"Oh crap," Socko muttered. The geek had just pissed her off and caused her to lose the game. Sasha growled venomously and quickly spun around, grabbing the geek by his shirt.

"Bad time, buddy. I'm very on edge right now! Also, already dating someone, thank you very much!" Her face was dangerously close to his and her eyes were glaring into him as though trying to kill him. "You just broke my focus and made me lose the game, idiot!" Spencer smiled with satisfaction, hoping to see her hit the geek. Socko merely sighed as he took a step forward, he didn't really feel violence was necessary.

"Sasha, you wanted us to meet you here?" Socko asked, raising his voice a bit above the crowd. Sasha blinked and looked over at the guys, smiling brightly. She was wondering when they'd show up. She quickly looked back at the geek and frowned.

"Get out of my sight." She released him and the kid quickly bolted out of the arcade, crying pathetically. She walked over to Spencer and gave him a quick peck on the lips. "Hey Spencer." She turned slightly toward Socko and waved at him. "Hi Socko."

"So what did you want?" Spencer asked as he placed an elbow on Socko's shoulder and hand on the side of his face. Sasha blinked and lifted up her index finger. She didn't want to talk in front of all the kids at the arcade, it was too public of a place.

"Follow me around back." The boys nodded and the group walked behind the arcade. With nobody else around, it was a much better place to talk. Sasha looked at Spencer and smiled suggestively, she hadn't seen him in such a long time. She pushed him up against the wall and kissed him passionately, surprising both him and Socko. He wrapped his arms around Sasha's waist and deepened the kiss. Socko rolled his eyes and turned around, emitting an annoyed groan.

"You guys do know that I'm still here, right?" The couple quickly opened their eyes and pulled apart, they had forgotten about his presence. They turned around to Socko and chuckled nervously, both looking at him apologetically. He turned around to them and crossed his arms over. "You know, you'd think to not have me around when you two start getting deep into that…"

"We're sorry, Socko." Sasha sighed as she felt a sudden wave of nausea hit her, as well as an incredibly venomous stench. If she didn't get out of that alley soon, she was liable to throw up. "Let's make this quick. Spencer…" She closed her eyes and Spencer felt a wave of nervousness hit him. She seemed so serious, something bad was coming and he knew it. Slowly, she opened her eyes and placed her hand on her abdomen. "I don't know how to say this, but…" Her eyes shifted to the side, she was really afraid of how he would react. Would he leave her? Would he hate her? Would he still love her? It was all too soon, all too sudden. She gazed into his eyes and started to fall into her thoughts.

"Well? What is it?" Spencer asked with a swallow. She'd been staring for a minute now, what was she doing? Was she going to break up with him? What had he done wrong? Sure a lot had changed when they had sex, but he had hoped it wouldn't kill their relationship. "Are you feeling okay?"

"To be honest, no. I'm very scared…"

"Well you know I'm right here, do you want to hold my hand?" Sasha thought about it for a minute and nodded her head. He offered his hand and she gently placed hers in his. They tightened their fingers together and she moved toward him, placing her head on his chest. He wrapped his arms around her and placed his chin on her head. "What is it?"

"Spencer, do you remember when we had sex?"

"Yeah…"

"I don't know how to say this…" Socko's eyes widened, he knew what was coming and he was shocked. He couldn't believe it, he didn't even think the chances were that great. Spencer's brow furrowed as Sasha stepped back and kept her hands with his. She looked up into his eyes and pressed her lips together. She then took a deep breath, building her courage, and went with it. "I'm pregnant."

"What?" Spencer's face flushed and Sasha released his hands, letting her arms fall to the sides. He felt like he had just been hit by a tidal wave. Sasha was pregnant, and obviously, it was his child. He felt sweat starting to form at his forehead, his hands were starting to shake. He was only thirteen, he'd be fourteen by the time the child was born, he was too young to be a father.

"Spencer? Please…say something…" Tears were in her eyes, his silence was scaring her even more. She felt like running away, she wanted to break down and cry. Socko was too stunned to say a thing, he didn't even know what to do. He always tried to find an answer to every problem, but this was one situation that had him completely baffled. He knew Sasha wasn't going to abort the child, she was so anti-abortion that it was a thought that would never cross her mind. "S-Spencer…."

Spencer knew a child was a big responsibility, and he didn't want to refuse it. He was trying to figure out what he was going to do, what he'd tell his father. His father. His dad would kill him for sure. Maybe not, though, but his grandfather was way worse. He closed his eyes and pulled Sasha into a tight, comforting embrace. That was the best response he could think of at the moment. Sasha blushed and closed her eyes, letting her tears streak down her cheeks. If only she hadn't listened to her older brother. Zach was protective of her though, she knew he wasn't worried that they'd actually had sex, but she was afraid of what he'd do if he found out she was pregnant. Both of them were unsure of exactly how their families would respond.

"I'm here," Spencer responded softly. Socko rubbed the back of his neck and frowned, this was a big step, but someone would have to raise the child.

"I can't get rid of the baby, I won't. I won't abort it, I won't give it up for adoption."

"Your family won't let you keep it…" Just then a thought occurred to Socko. If this was their child, then should they really let their parents dictate what happens to the baby?

"Guys, you wouldn't honestly let your families decide what happens to your kid, would you?" Socko inquired. The two looked at him sadly, both their families came from high positions in the world. Their influence was great. There was no way to counter their families when they made a decision.

"We can try…"

"Oh come on! It's not their child, they aren't the ones pregnant." They knew they'd have to deal with that bridge when it was time. Right now, they were more concerned with how to tell their families about the baby. Socko knew it would be hard for them, but here was hoping their parents all had hearts. Steven Shay, being in the air force, had high military influence, it didn't help that Steven's father was actually a very high ranking military General. Sasha's family were both in politics and the military, so they too would be difficult to talk to. Socko sighed in despair and sat on a crate, placing his hand to his face. "Let's hope their families know how to listen…" The next chapter, we'll see both families together as Sasha and Spencer attempt to tell them about the pregnancy. What could go wrong?