Hello everyone! Bit late putting this chapter up. Fortnite's been really keeping me busy. But i was able to put it up before bed so yay! And thank you ll for the reviews it means a lot to me. Anyway's as always hope you enjoy :) Onward to Chapter 10!

Max's Pov- Its now the middle of February a few days till valentines day. Things have been kind of the same over the past month. Chloe is still working. She is working over time six days a week. On top of that she's been studying for her G.E.D so we haven't had a lot of us time. Warren is still trying to 'win my heart' No matter what i say he just won't let it go. Sometime's i see Brooke heart broken because of it. Honestly i'm starting to think she can do better. As for me well. It is clear that i am pregnant now. The bump is definitely visible. The doctor I've been seeing says the baby is developing nicely and looks healthy. That was a good relief. Plus my morning sickness has pretty much disappeared but i'm twice as hungry now along with other aches in my mussel's. The past few days people have been looking at me funny at first they thought i was getting fat but i think everyone is starting to see the real picture.

I stood in front of my mirror wearing a bit larger shirt i had to get to cover my stomach. I put my hand over the bump and smiled. Despite my fears and worries. Looking at the bump that contained the life of my baby made me feel...Blissful. "Ready to start another day?" It looked silly talking to it when it couldn't respond but i couldn't help it.

I was also excited in another couple of weeks we should know the gender. "I'll win the bet Chloe"

I took a deep breath grabbed my bag and walked out of my dorm and locked it. "Morning Max."

I smiled and turned around to see Kate. "Morning Kate."

She looked down and glanced at the bump that was visible with my hand over it. She leaned close and whispered. "How are you and the little one?'

I chuckled and replied without whispering. "Kate it's fine theirs no point in hiding it anymore so no more whispering. I'm not ashamed to be pregnant with my baby. And to answer your question we're both good but this little one has an appetite i think I've eaten a bus load worth of food alone yesterday."

Kate smiled and said. "Well i'm glad to hear it. And maybe it is Chloe's after all. She eats quite a bit as well."

"This is Chloe's baby so it would make sense." Chloe was proud to call this baby hers as much as i did. I refuse to even think about..Him..Being apart of this. No this is my and Chloe's baby whoever says otherwise can shove it.

Kate nodded. "I agree. Ready for class?"

"Yup i'm ready."

We walked down the hall side by side. As we reached the end i heard someone say. "Wow Max has really become a cow."

I groaned. "Victoria"

Then I heard Courtney. "I don't know she looks knocked up to me."

Me and Kate didn't hear the rest of the conversation as we walked down the stairwell and out into the courtyard. Kate gave me a sad look and asked. "You ok?"

I took a deep breath and replied. "Yeah i'm fine. I was expecting this sooner or later."

"Don't listen to anything they say Max trust me it's better if you just ignore it."

I looked at Kate and said. "I know they're not worth it."

As we walked to the main courtyard in front of the school we saw Warren standing at the entrance on his phone. I could feel a headache coming already.

Kate gave me a light pat on the shoulder as we walked to the entrance. We tried sneaking past him. But no luck. "Hey Max. Want me to walk you to class?"

I tried to be calm. Being worked up isn't good for the baby. "Thanks Warren but i'm good. I got Kate with me."

He sighed and said. "Alright. How about we go for a walk after school? You know just talk and get some exercise because no offence Max your getting a bit...thick around the middle."

I am NOT fat! "Listen Warren. Just stop it already i don't want to date you and if you keep this up i don't want to be your friend either. I love Chloe and we're staying together and for your information i'm not fat i'm pregnant with Chloe's baby. Now we have to go before we're late." And with that i grabbed Kate's hand and led us towards the class room leaving a dumbstruck Warren behind.

"You sure it was ok telling him that?" Kate asked worryingly.

"Yeah maybe now he'll get the idea that it will never happen between us." I replied with agitation.

We made it to class on time and during it i could see people whispering to each other and looking at me. "This is going to be hell."

When lunch came around i went to the lounge area with Dana to eat. She was the only one I had lunch with. We found a table and i opened the bag i brought with me. Still can't get over apples and ketchup.

"I've been hearing a lot of talk today Max..About you." Dana said as she sorted through her meal.

"I kind of figured..I kinda told Warren off this morning and told him I was pregnant and I heard Victoria and Courtney talking about how big i'm getting." I replied then took a bite out of the sandwich I made. Ham, cheese, apple slices, and ketchup. Yum.

She took a few bites out of her salad and said. "People are saying that you are. And most can't believe it."

"Well i guess it's hard to believe that the most quiet and geekiest girl in school is pregnant." I was half way done with my sandwich already. Should have made two.

Dana nodded then smiled. "Yeah well don't pay attention to any one. How is the little man?"

I smiled back and rubbed my bump. "Good the doctor say's everything is going fine. And Chloe insist's that it's a girl."

Dana giggled and replied. "Nah it's a boy i know it is."

I nodded. "That's what i tell her but she won't back down."

"That woman. How is Chloe anyway? I haven't been seeing her as much."

My smile disappeared. "She's been really busy. Been working a lot of hours at the diner and working to get her G.E.D. We barely been able to spend any time together."

Dana reached over and held my hand giving it a reassuring squeeze. "It's hard but you should look at it as a good thing. She's working and studying so hard for you and the baby. It just show's how much she care's and love's you."

My smile returned. "Your right. Thank's Dana."

I noticed my sandwich was gone but i was still a bit hungry."

Dana smiled and pushed the rest of her salad towards me. I smiled back and dug in. I was lucky to have such good friends.

When school let out i walked to my locker and noticed people staring at me and some even laughing. I sighed and ignored them. After putting away some things i headed for the exit and i heard someone say as i walked by. "Cough. Slut. Cough."

I bit my lip and just continued walking. If Chloe was there she would have knocked the person on their ass.

I decided to sit under a tree and relax. I sighed as i watched a few birds fly by. I started rubbing my bump. "Don't listen to what they say. They are just jealous that they aren't as well loved as you are."

I closed my eyes and continued to silently rub.

"Hey..Max."

Well so much for that. I opened my eyes to see Warren standing in front of me looking nervous. "Warren what do you want? I think I made myself very clear that."

"I'll help you raise it and be the father it deserves!"

It was so quiet i could here the breeze around us. "Has he finally lost it!?" "Warren you..you can't. Why would you even suggest such a ridiculous thing!?"

He took a deep breath and said. "Because I love you Max! I don't ever see you with a guy so the real father must not be around so i'l take his place."

I shook my head. This has gone to far. "Warren enough! I'm seriously losing my fucking patience. I. Don't. Want. To. Be. With. You! Chloe and I are going to raise this baby together so get that notion out of your head. It's not going to happen. Move on Warren." I walked away from him he didn't follow me which i was eternally grateful for.

When i finally entered the dorm i went to my floor and saw it was empty. Good i didn't want to run into Victoria. But when i got to my room however on my white board in big red marker it said. 'Whore.'

Even though i was expecting it. It still hurt. I wiped the message off the board and went into my room. I sat down on my sofa and picked up my guitar. After wiping away a few tears i began to play. Iv'e been playing more lately. It's something i have been treasuring. Mother and child bonding time as i call it. Just the two of us and the sound of calming music.

After a few minutes i heard someone knocking on my door. "Hey Max it's me!"

I beamed and immediately went to the door and opened it and hugged my amazing tall blue headed girlfriend. "Chloe. You have no idea how much i need you right now."

"Whoa down tiger at least buy me dinner first." She teased.

I glared at her and pushed her away a bit. "Well you just ruined the mood."

She stepped inside and shut the door. "I'm sorry babe can you ever forgive me?" She asked wrapping her arms around me from behind.

I smiled and said. "I guess i can just this once."

"Victory for Chloe!" She kissed my cheek and sat on the sofa leaned back and groaned.

"Long day?"

She just groaned again. "There's an antique car show happening in the next town and everyone and there damn grandma drove by Arcadia Bay to get there...during lunch hour. I'm hella beat. But i got a shit ton of tips."

I sat down next to her snuggled into her side. "Chloe maybe your working yourself just a bit to hard."

She shook her head. "No i gotta keep saving up. We only have another four months before your due we need to start getting ready. By finding a cheap apartment. Or something. Baby clothes, diapers, crib, food, stroller. Not to mention us we have to cover as well."

I felt my eyes watering. "It just..doesn't seem fair Chloe..Your doing so much work and..I feel like i haven't done anything."

She put her arm around me and said. "Max you are doing something. Trust me dropping out of high school is a bad idea. You are not a burden if that's whats going through that hipster head of yours."

I gave her a quick kiss and said. "I know i just...feel like i should be doing more."

"Max you have a life growing inside you along with school. That's a lot of stress already."

"Yeah especially now that everyone knows" I said sadly.

"Just a few months till graduation. It'll fly by Max you'll see." She leaned down and kissed my bump. "How's my little girl doing?"

"Boy."

She looked up at me. "Girl"

"Boy"

Girl"

"Boy"

"Maxine Caulfield it's going to be a girl." She said playfully.

"I'm the one it's growing inside of I think i know better than you." I replied.

She laughed. "Perhaps." She kissed my bump again. "Well what ever you turn out to be. We'll love you all the same."

Our little moment was ruined by the buzzing of my phone. We both groaned as i pulled out my cell phone. It was a text message from Kate.

Kate-Max you should look on the school website. The new newspaper article just came out...I'm so sorry."

"Oh great now what?" I went to the website on my phone and checked the school new's. My heart sank and i tried not to cry at what I saw.

Chloe sat back up. "Max? What's wrong?" She asked worryingly.

I couldn't answer. I just handed her my phone and she read what i saw.

I saw Chloe's eyes become nothing but rage. "I'm going to kill the mother fucker who wrote this."

"Resident geek turned slut. Blackwell has a tiny new addition." Blow the headline there was a picture of me earlier today in the school hallway. My bump clearly visible.

I couldn't help but sob. I didn't think it would go this far.

Chloe calmed down and pulled me into her arms as I wept. "It's alright Max. I'm here. I love you"

"This day couldn't possibly get any worse." I cried myself to sleep. In the arms of the girl i loved with all my heart.