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Chapter 7: Perfect Match

That night, I snowed for the first time. Almost as if it were just for us. I didn't want to leave him, so he let me stay. S after we came back from dinner, I went and got my things. I went into his room, and we stayed in each other's embrace. We, finally, watched The Notebook. And as the credits rolled down the screen, snowflakes fell gracefully from the sky.

We turned the television off, and fell asleep to the sound of each other's sleeping. Will snored lightly in my ear, but it was more comforting then annoying. The shadows of the snowflakes danced across the walls, incasing us in a snow globe. One were we only had the moment and each other.

I snuck out, and went over to my room. For one i didn't want worry Courtney, especially in my current condition. She was sitting up in bed like I knew she would be. Her legs hugged up to her chest as her chin laid against her knees.

"Is it true? Are you really pregnant?"

Deep breath before the plunge. "Yeah, I am," I admitted.

She picked her head up. "Oh, Soph," she cried as she through herself at me, hugging my shoulders. She held me back at arm's length and looked at me. "How did this happen?"

Jeez. She should know. "You know how it happens."

She wiped her eyes as the tears streamed. " I know, I guess the better question would be why?"

I didn't know myself. Things like this didn't happen to honor students. Things like this didn't happen to girls like me. Because they never get themselves in a situation where it be possible. "I don't know," and that's when I broke down. I lost it entirely. "Oh god Courtney, why me? I don't want this too happen."

She shushed me. Holding me tightly, too whisper in my ear. "Its going to be okay, we'll take care of it. Will doesn't need to know. No one does."

I tore myself away from her with a disgusted look. "My god Courtney, I already told Will, we want to keep the baby."

She looked horrified. "Are you insane? You cant have a baby, your in college. What will you tell people? What will your mom think?"

She was right. My mom went all out so I never had to worry about anything while at Dartmouth. It was mostly Pete, but I have no doubt in my mind she still do the same if Pete weren't in the picture. "I know, but Will said he help me. He'll be a senior next year, he'll get a better job, and next year he'll be able to get a really good one."

"Sophie, its not going to work like that. That baby will be here in less than a year. Its not going to wait till your ready for it. Its coming, and your not ready. Neither of you are. It wouldn't matter if you guys were married, just because Will is going to be there doesn't mean he'll fix everything. He cant."

"But… Will said he take care of me. He wants to help me, that's more than I could ever ask of him. He said he make everything alright."

"So what! Will is not as perfect as you think he is. He cant make this right, its going to be hard. I want you to at least consider adoption. We can spend time finding an awesome couple who will give that baby everything. You and Will can not have a baby!"

"What law says we cant? We're already having a baby, so just deal. Your not as smart as you think. You don't have all the answers. I trust Will, this is what he wants to do."

She relaxed her face, and went to sit at a chair. "Well, Sophie. I don't know what to say. I don't agree with what your doing, but I will help in anyway that I can. And just for further warning, I might just punch Will for doing this to you. And I cant promise its going to be the face ."

"I appreciate the warning," I laughed. " I just want to do what he thinks is right, I trust him more than anybody."

She leaned forward. "What about you and him? Are you two just going be parents to this child, and nothing more?"

"Yeah, of course. The baby comes first, Will understands."

"Yeah, I'm sure he does, but you do realize what's going through his head, right?"

"No, what?"

"If he's going this far to do the right thing, I think he may want to like marry you. Don't pretend like he wouldn't do it. He's a little older and more prone to the idea."

"What? That's crazy, that's the last thing on his mind."

"I wouldn't be so sure, when it comes to this type of thing, I'm usually right. He only wants to do the right thing."

"I know, that's why I trust his decision. He's going to do the right thing, but as for marriage. We're not. I… I don't think I could."

"Well, no harm in being prepared. So, its Sunday, what's on the agenda?"

"Will wants me to meet his mom. He thinks she'll take the news best, so he wants her to reassure me."

"You going to tell your mom?"

"Well, I cant just blow it off. Its not something I can hide, I haven't even told her about Will, let alone having sex with him. But I think after meeting Will's mom, it'll give me the courage to tell her. I mean she knows what its like to be young and pregnant. She was finishing up her senior year in college, she'll understand."

"Yeah, but I the mean time, I want you to get healthy. No more Wendy's, it'll be hard to eat healthy in college but we'll manage. Ooh, you'll also need prenatal vitamins. And your running might become completely impossible. Considering you'll be tired all the time."

"Can we not talk about this now, your making me depressed. And I have to go meet Will so I'll see you later."

"Alright, but we'll figure this out later when you get back. Its not good to wait to long for a first appointment."

"I said later."

We drove down a very quaint neighborhood. The houses all three stories high, but narrow and connected. The road was brick and created a soothing humming sound. Will was very calm, he seemed as if nothing were wrong. I wish I were as brave as him, but he could be strong enough for the both of us. I reached out and held his hand.

He laced his fingers with mine. "I have something to tell you." he said.

"What?"

"Beth already knows. I told her when you were talking to Courtney."

I tensed and squeezed his fingers, but he brought them to his lips and kissed my hand softly. "What did she say?" I said.

"Well, she said she was disappointed a little, but enthusiastic about being a grandma. She cant wait to meet you."

"Wow, I thought she say ' who's the whore who seduced my son'," I laughed.

" No, she knows how I feel about you. She understands that we really care for each other and that you never take advantage of me."

"Isn't it usually the girl who gets taken advantage of,"

He laughed. "She thinks I'm like a baby or something, she has Shiloh but she likes me as her main project. Plus I don't creep her out like Shiloh does."

"Why does he creep her out?"

" He's into reptiles. When they get out I have to run down and help him find them. Beth doesn't like his new hobbies too much."

"What do you think about it?"

"Me? I think its great that he's found something he likes. He used to bug me so much before I left home, but after I left he got into this and it helped him transition into a life with less me."

"He sounds great."

"He is, you'll love him, but his lizards, not so much."

We laughed in unison as the car ride ended. He pulled up behind a black Mercedes. He came around and opened my door. He helped me out and walked us to the door. He pulled out his keys and to open the door. "I hope your hungry, when I hung up, I was pretty sure I heard pots and pans in the background."

He opened the door for me and motioned for me to enter. "I'm hungry all the time now, you know that." I said.

I walked in and he followed. He took our coats and hung them in the closet. I was overwhelmed with the smell of the most delicious food. "Did your mom make me a buffet?"

He laughed. "I wouldn't be surprised, she goes all out when it comes to food. Come on." He held out his hand for me to take. I took his hand and he led me down a small hallway to the kitchen.

A short blond woman in a pink floral dress in a white apron was taking a pie from the oven. She placed it on a potholder and turned to us and smiled. "Hi Willy, you got here sooner than I thought."

He went over to her and hugged her. "Yeah, well I left sooner than I meant to."

They both looked at me. "This is Sophie," he came and put his arm around my waist.

She smiled. "I'm very pleased to meet you. I was very anxious to meet the young lady who makes my son so happy."

I blushed. " I'm glad to meet you too."

"Are you hungry? I made you some lunch, I hope Willem has been feeding you. Its not good for you too go hungry."

"I don't want to impose." I said.

"No, of course not. I only made this for you."

"Well, I am hungry. And I don't want this food to go to waste."

She made us all a plate. My plate was pilled with food. Obviously she wanted me to feel very welcome. We all sat down, with Will at my side. "So, how did this blessed event come to be?"

"Beth!" Will shouted.

"What, I'm curious. Nothing wrong with that."

"Beth, its personal." Will said.

"Personal is not between two people, now come on. Tell me. Where, when?"

"Beth lets not-," at that moment a young boy with dark hair and glasses took a seat.

"Hey, Shiloh, haven't seen you in awhile. This is Sophie," he motioned to me.

"Is she like your girlfriend or something, that's a first." he murmured.

"Shiloh don't be rude, acknowledge the young lady."

He waved. "Hey,"

"Hi," I said.

"Well, Shiloh, me and Sophie are kind of having a baby." Will said.

"What do you mean kind of?" he said.

"Their having a baby, its not hard to understand. You'll have a little niece or nephew. Isn't that wonderful!" she seemed like she was taking the pregnancy to well.

He crossed his arms and flipped his long hair to reveal the same grey eyes as Will. " Oh, yeah wonderful," he whispered with fake enthusiasm. " I thought you were still a virgin."

"Shiloh! Enough, I will not have this at the table!" Beth said.

He shoved from the table. "Fine whatever, I don't care what you do. No matter what he does its never wrong. Its always, me that's the messed up one." Shiloh said.

He went around the table to leave, but Will grabbed his arm. "Shiloh, your not like this. I want you to be a part of this, its important to me. I want you to get to know Sophie."

"I don't care about her. And I don't care about you. Ever since she came into your life you come around less and less. If I don't have you, who do I have? Her?" he pointed at Bethany. " Well I don't need her and I don't need you! You can go and get married and have a hundred babies, because I don't care!" He tore from Will's grip and ran upstairs.

Bethany got up and ran after Shiloh. Will just put his face in his hands. All I could do was rub his back. "This is not how I wanted this to be." he mumbled into his hands.

"Will, its not your fault. He's young and upset. You need to go talk to him. You guys are really close, it seems like he thinks you betrayed him by being with me. You need to go talk to him before he loses his best friend."

"Sophie, he's had me for a all his life. I tried to explain to him how much you mean to me, but he doesn't seem to understand. He needs to except this because your not going anywhere."

"But Will you need to help him. He's young and confused. He needs his best friend to help him understand that he needs to let go a bit. Just talk to him." I said.

Bethany came back down. "He wont come out, but he wants to talk to you Will." Will looked at and turned to me.

"Go, he needs you more than ever." I said. He got up and headed up stairs. Beth came and sat in Will's seat.

"He's not usually like this. He's a very sweet boy. Will is like a father figure to him. Him going away to college, was enough, but when he met you he came less and less. He told us about you, and your everything and more than he said you were. But Shiloh is very resistant to let Will go. He doesn't have many friends and he wont talk to me. I just want you to understand that its not you, it's the situation. You understand?"

"Yes. I realize how close they are. I don't want to come between them." I said.

She held my hand. "Oh, dear, your not coming between them. Shiloh just needs to understand that he cant be the only person in Will's life."

Will came down stairs. He looked pleased. He had his hands in his pockets. "He's fine. He just needs some time to get used to the idea."

"Of course, I understand." I said.

As we were getting ready to leave, I heard a conversation between Will and Bethany.

"Willy, you were right. She is wonderful. And beautiful too. Even more so than you said." Beth whispered.

"Yeah, I really want her to be comfortable. Its going to be hard for her." Will whispered back.

"Of course, she's so lucky to have someone who cares for her like you do. Make sure you bring her by often. A home-cooked meal is good for a healthy pregnancy."

"I will, slowly. Shiloh still needs time to get used to the idea."

"I think he'll do fine. Now you worry about that young lady in there. You've found your perfect match. Don't lose her." I heard Will laugh and then come around the corner.

"Ready," he said.

"Yeah."

As we drove back, I felt like everything would be okay. I knew Bethany would help me in any way she could. With Will I could do anything. I just wondered how I tell my own mother.

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I'm going to see the twilight movie tomorrow so I probably wont have time to post a chapter, but if I have time I will. Au revoir!