Okay no wonder you guys have yet to review for last week... I forgot to post it... I'm so sorry and it's been finished for three weeks I just didn't have internet to put it up. If my roommate hadn't notice I would have forgotten. I'm so sorry! I also hate to say I won't be able to give you an apology chapter. The next chapter is not written and I'm not in the mood to do it. My boyfriend and I just broke up and I am a bit too down for this story. I promise three chapters next week though. I swear it.
Chapter 11- Ventus POV
It's almost a little over a month since we started college here on Destiny. It's hard to believe really. Time flies. I mean, our teachers are already talking about midterms, which happen this month (it being October first, a Thursday). It's crazy! Sora is already freaking out about them. Roxas assures us they won't be harder than our regular tests, like in high school, but I'm not convinced.
I awoke that morning very early. I normally wake up at 9 for my first class, freshman writing. Today I awoke at 7. I groaned and nuzzled closer to Terra shutting my eyes firmly hoping to get some sleep. It came almost immediately. My eyes shot open, as my stomach seemed to do flips. I shot up and rushed into the bathroom, quickly emptying the contents of my stomach into the toilet. I retched a few more times as my stomach kept turning. What did I eat last night? Nothing unusual. Maybe I just ate too much. But… then I would have been sick during the night not early in the morning. I sat shaking in front of the toilet, trying to bring myself back to the world. With still trembling hands I reached up and managed to flush the contents of the toilet, getting rid of the smell at least. I was about to make myself stand when another wave of nausea overcame me. I could have sworn there was nothing else left in my stomach, but it seems I was wrong. I finished with that wave and flushed it down yet again. It's not like I got drunk or anything. I have yet to touch any alcohol and I have no intention of either. We ate in the Student Union last night so no one would have slipped me anything. What was happening to me? I sat dazed and shaking on the bathroom floor when a pair of arms gently wrapped around me.
"Ven?" Terra asked worriedly, "You okay? I got up to get ready for class and you were already up. I have class to get to, but if you need me…"
I shook my head and leaned back into his embrace, my shaking having quieted down, "I'll be okay".
"You sure? I don't want to leave you when you're sick."
"If I need help, someone will be here. I'll be fine."
"I'm skipping my history class," Terra sighed pulling me onto his lap.
"Terra! You failed your last test in that damn class. Go," I ordered weakly.
Terra sighed and picked me up bridal style, "Alright, but I'm leaving you with Riku and Sora".
I sighed in defeat and set my head on my boyfriend's shoulder. No point in arguing. I didn't feel like being alone anyways. Terra repositioned me and knocked on Sora and Riku's door softly.
"My only day to sleep in and people come knocking!" Sora grumbled opening the door.
"Morning," Terra sighed, "Can you look after him for me?"
Sora looked at me, "Ven, you're pale! What's wrong?" Sora asked quickly.
Sora let us into the room and Terra laid me down on Sora's bed. Sora was by my side and pulled his comforter over me. I smiled tiredly up at him in thanks.
"Sorry…" I whispered, "I got really sick this morning".
"He doesn't want me to miss my classes so I was hoping you would look after him until stats?" Terra said gently stoking my cheek.
"No problem. If he still isn't doing well when it's time for statistics can someone take notes for me?" Sora asked hurrying around looking for medicine.
"No you'll go to class and someone will get me notes. I at least understand most of it. You on the other hand don't get a word," Riku sighed pulling a sweater on.
"WHAT?" Sora squeaked throwing Terra a bottle of antacids.
"You heard me and know it's very true."
Terra and I ignored the debate on the other side of the room as I was handed one of the pills. I swallowed it and lay back down. Terra kissed my forehead before pulling away to leave.
"Get better," He whispered and left.
I turned over and closed my eyes the least I could do for myself is get some rest.
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The next day was no better. In fact it was worse. By the end of the day yesterday, I was feeling better and ate a little toast and some chicken noodle soup Roxas and Sora forced on me. Not enough to do anything but pad my stomach. But it came right back up the next morning at 6!
"Come on, we're going to the nurses," Terra sighed.
"But, your jogging class…" I tried.
"Not important."
He moved to pick me up but I batted his hand away. I managed to push myself up but my legs didn't support me. Terra managed to catch me so I didn't fall all the way to the ground. With an annoyed sigh he wrapped one arm around my waist and threw one of my arms over his shoulder.
"It would be faster if I carried you," He grumbled as we made our way out of the bathroom.
I didn't bother retorting. What was the point he was right but… I was a bit embarrassed about the idea of him carrying me bridal style around campus. So it was slow progress but we eventually made it to the nurses' office. Terra helped me sit in the waiting room while he went to get an appointment. It took a few minutes but he was by my side again a form in hand.
"Fill it out," Terra said handing the paper to me.
I sighed and took the pen he handed me. It was a stupid form. What's your name? What are your symptoms? Can't I just tell the doctor? Once finished Terra took the form and went back to the front desk. I sighed closing my eyes. I was exhausted,
"It'll be a few minutes," Terra sighed sitting next to me again and grabbing my hand.
"Kay…" I rasped.
Terra squeezed my hand gently as a gesture of love. I squeezed back, eyes still closed. I was drifting off to sleep when I heard my name. I blinked my eyes open slowly.
"Ventus Strife?" I heard my name again.
Terra helped me up and we followed the nurse into a small sterile looking room. Terra helped me to sit on the metal table. He stood next to me hand still gently in mine.
"Now then dears, what seems to be the problem?" the nurse asked.
"Well, I've been throwing up in the mornings for two days straight now. I'm not running a fever and I didn't eat anything out of the ordinary. I didn't even eat much yesterday, a piece of toast and some chicken noodle soup. But I still got sick. Before you ask, I wasn't out drinking," I sighed.
She pondered for a minute picking up her stethoscope, "Well we'll just have to check you out then".
I nodded and she went to work. Checking everything. After a full examination she pulled away stumped.
"I can't tell you… you seem perfectly healthy," She mumbled, "I would say go see a doctor. I think you need to get some blood work done".
I sighed. Great. There's something weird happening to me. Please just let it be food poisoning somehow.
"Come on. We'll get the bus," Terra sighed, "Thank you ma'am. Sorry we wasted your time".
I nodded and managed to stand myself this time, "Thank you."
Terra was right by my side ready to catch me if I fell. We made our way to the bus stop and sat on the bench waiting for the next bus.
"What could be wrong with me…?" I whispered.
Terra wrapped an arm around my shoulders pulling me close, " It's probably nothing serious. In truth it's probably food poisoning. The doctor will draw some blood and we'll find out you were fine".
"I hope so…"
With that the bus drove up and Terra and I piled in. Hopefully it wouldn't be too hard to get in and out of the doctors. I set my head on his shoulder as the bus pulled away and we stayed silent like that the whole trip. The bus stop in town was right next to the clinic, which made everything easier. It was already two by that point. I was exhausted. I made my way over to the receptionist Terra following close behind.
"Good afternoon, do you have an appointment?" the lady at the desk asked, eyes never leaving her computer.
"No actually. I really need to see a doctor though," I said.
"Okay, what seems to be the problem?"
"I've been having some stomach problems these past few days. I went to the nurse on campus but she couldn't find anything and said I should get some blood work done just in case. So here I am."
I was handed another form. I hate these stupid things. She told me to bring it back up once I filled it out. I went through the paces and brought the form back up. Once seated next to Terra again waiting for the doctor I just lost all my energy. I set my head on his shoulder again and fell asleep.
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Next thing I new Terra was prodding me awake. I blinked my eyes open only to close them again. Why does light have to be so bright? I tried again and squinted adjusting to the light.
"The doctor is calling for you," Terra sighed helping me out of the chair.
"Sorry. What time is it?" I asked as we made our way over to the nurse helping us.
"Right this way please," She said leading us though the labyrinth of halls.
"Six," Terra answered simply.
We were lead into another overly sterile room and I took my seat on the metal table. I hate doctors offices, I really do.
"The doctor will be right with you," the nurse said.
With that she left and Terra and myself were left to wait again.
"I was out that long?" I said after a minute.
Terra hummed before nodding. I sighed in annoyance. I reached up rubbing my temples as I felt a headache coming on. Terra chuckled softly. I turned to glare at him.
"It's not funny…" I pouted.
"I'm sorry. You just suddenly looked so much like Sephiroth," Terra chuckled.
I huffed and turned away from him.
"Don't be that way!" Terra said in alarm.
I crossed my arms stubbornly. I felt a pair of arms around my waist and I struggled to get out of my lovers iron grip.
"I love you," Terra whispered in my ear.
I stopped squirming and let myself relax into his grip. There was no sense in fighting him. He's been so wonderful today.
"I love you too," I whispered back.
Terra gently kissed my cheek. I turned my head and our eyes met. I smiled softly and he smiled back. I noticed we were both leaning in for a kiss. We were centimeters apart when the door opened. Terra and I sprung apart and turned to face the doctor.
"Good evening boys. Sorry you had to wait so long. It's Friday and as always it's very busy," the doctor sighed.
"It's okay, we understand," Terra said softly.
"Now then, I understand you have been having some stomach related problems?"
"Yes sir," I sighed.
"I'll take your blood and we'll have the results by Monday."
I nodded and held my arm out. The doctor chuckled and gently put some alcohol on my arm. I sighed as the needle went in. At least I'm not like Sora. He freaks out and tenses up. One time we had to chase him all over the doctor's office to give him a shot. It was actually pretty funny. Needless to say he's afraid of needles. It only took a second and I felt the needle pull out and a bandage was placed over the wound.
"Alright all set. I'll call you with the results when I have them," The doctor nodded.
"Thank you," I said as Terra and I left the room. Once the door was closed I continued, "Can I be done yet?"
"I want you to eat something, at least whatever soup Sora and Roxas made, when we get back. Other than that, yes, you're done," Terra chuckled.
I nodded and we made our way back to the dorm room. Once there, as Terra said, Sora and Roxas had made me chicken noodle soup.
"What did the doctor say?" Roxas asked pushing the bowl of steaming liquid into my lap once I sat on my bed.
"He took some blood, hence the bandages, and we'll find out by Monday," I chuckled taking a sip.
"Well, let's hope it's nothing," Sora chirped.
"Hey, if you're lucky you won't have any issues tomorrow," Axel joked.
"How I would love that," I sighed setting my bowl down now finished, "Well I'm going to bed".
"Kay, I'm staying up and getting notes," Terra sighed standing to accompany me to our room, "Sleep well."
He reached over, opening the door for me. I turned to him smiling gently. He smiled back and before either of us knew what was happening our lips meet. I melted into the kiss falling directly into his waiting arms. It was quick but passionate. I pulled away first.
"I'll see you tomorrow. Hopefully I sleep in," I chuckled.
He ruffled my hair slightly chuckling back, "Yeah, see you in the morning".
I nodded and made my way into the room closing the door behind me. I sighed yet again flopping onto our shared bed. I didn't even bother undressing. I pulled the comforter over me and before I could blink I was asleep.
XXX
Six again. Six o' fucking clock in the fucking morning on a Saturday! Are you kidding me! And the next day the same thing! And guess what. Monday, the same thing!
I flopped onto my bed after emptying my stomach again. Terra was at my side wrapping his arms around my waist. I buried my face in the pillow not wanting to get up and go to class again, though I really couldn't afford to miss any more days. At least I still had a few hours until speech. I closed my eyes and was willing myself to sleep again when my phone started going off. I groaned and reached for it. I fumbled around he dresser top for a second before I found it. I didn't even bother looking at the caller ID and just opened it.
"Mr. Strife?" A male voice said.
"Yes? Who is this? Are you looking for one of my brothers?" I groaned.
"Ventus?" The voice asked.
"Yes?"
"It's Doctor Eraqus, I think you need to come over to my office. I have the results from your blood work".
I sat bolt upright, not liking the sound of that, "Is it that bad that you can't tell me over the phone," I squeaked.
"It's not bad per say. It's more… unusual."
"Alright… I'll be right over."
"I would advise bringing your boyfriend," with that, the doctor hung up.
I closed my phone, eyes wide and hands shaking.
"What did he say?" Terra asked worried.
"He wants too see both of us at his office. He says… it's something very unusual," I rasped.
Terra nodded and started throwing cloths at me, "Then let's go. We want you to get better.
I nodded and slowly dressed. We made our way into the hall quietly. We made it to the elevator before someone spotted us.
"Ven! Terra!" Demyx called rushing down the hall.
"Hey," Terra replied, "Late for class?"
"Only a little," Demyx panted adjusting his sitar case on his shoulder.
"Starts at eight?" I managed.
"It's only eight now…" Demyx tried to joke.
"Nice man," Terra chuckled patting him on the back.
The elevator dinged and the three of us piled in.
"So where are you two headed? Breakfast?" Demyx asked.
"Doctors. Ven's been having some issues with his stomach. He had some blood work done and the doctor has the results," Terra sighed.
The elevator opened, "I'm sorry. I didn't know you were still sick Ven." Demyx said.
I nodded slightly.
"Well hopefully it's nothing too serious. Get better. Gotta run," With that Demyx darted out the front doors.
I sighed and gently set my head on Terra's shoulder. He looked down at me, one eyebrow raised. I shrugged and we continued on like that. It wasn't the most comfortable but it was relaxing. People were just boarding the bus when we got to the bus stop. Good, this would be a quick trip there. The sooner I knew what was wrong the sooner I can get better. We found seats on the bus and relaxed for the short journey into town.
"Nervous?" Terra asked messaging my shoulders.
"Yeah," I answered contented, "What if it's serious?"
"Well, we'll do everything we can to help you recover. I really don't know what I'd do without you."
"Well hopefully you won't have to ponder it for a long time. I don't plan on going anywhere."
With that we came to the bus stop in town. It was a short silent walk to the doctor's office. I was increasingly nervous with every step. Once inside Terra went to the secretaries to let them know we were here. I didn't even get a chance to sit down.
"Ventus Strife?" Doctor Eraqus called.
He came to meet us? There must be something really weird going on. He led us to his office, which, though as sterile and white as the rest of the clinic, was homier. Terra and I sat in two simple wood chairs across from the doctor's desk. He sat down across from us and folded his hands together.
"Doctor? What's happening to me?" I whispered.
Terra reached over and grasped my hand in gentle reassurance.
"Well… I really didn't think it was possible. I've heard of cases before this but, until now though it to be a fluke…" Dr. Eraqus sighed.
Terra and I looked at each other nervously. That isn't a good sounding prompt.
"Mr. Strife…" The doctor started, "you're pregnant".
I blinked a few times processing the information, "I'm…" before I could even finish my sentence the world went black as I fainted.
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There we go. I told you Ven got pregnant. Sorry it took so long to get to it (especially because it was the main point in the summary). But, as the plan worked out this is where it all starts. All my main plot points have at least been hinted at, now we get to sit back and enjoy the ride. Well you do… I have to write it all…
