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Previously on The New Girl:
Jack's POV
When I got to second period, I sat in my normal seat, excited because Erin was in this class. Of course, I did get kind of worried when the bell rang and she still wasn't there. Well, she might just be in the bathroom. She sometimes is late to class because of that.
About five minutes after that, I was starting to get very worried. I was fidgeting in my seat, and I think Kim noticed too because she gave me a funny look.
I gave her a worried look and mouthed 'Erin's not here yet'
Her eyes widened and she motioned for me to go tell the teacher and look for her. I nodded quickly and rushed up to the teacher who was currently writing some notes on the board for the lesson she was about to start.
"Alright class, today we'll be learning about-Oh, Mr. Brewer!" she exclaimed, putting a hand over her chest as she turned around and nearly fell when she saw me.
"I'm so sorry to interrupt Mrs. Bushel, but this is very important" I said tilting my head towards Erin's empty seat. She followed my gaze and her eyes widened in understanding.
"Of course Jack. Go find her and do not come back in this classroom until you do" she said. I nodded and practically ran out of the classroom.
I'm so glad it was her classroom I was in, because all my other teachers hate me. They all think I'm some horrible kid who got his girlfriend pregnant at the age of seventeen. Mrs. Bushel is the only one who seems the least bit compassionate for her situation, and I don't think she even knows I'm not the father. She is one amazing teacher.
As I rounded the hallway I came across something that made me stop dead in my tracks. Jonah. With Erin...
"Jonah, you didn't want a baby so if you'll please, leave me alone" Erin said biting her lip. Oh, this is not good. I was so far away from her, but I could just tell she was scared to death.
"You know your stubbornness is just plain hot" that jerk said leaning toward MY Erin like he was going to kiss her.
"GET YOUR HANDS OFF OF HER!" I yelled, rushing up to her side with every instinct in my body. I promised I would never let anyone hurt her. I'm certainly not going to let this jerk hurt her twice.
Jonah whirled around and smirked at the sight of me. Well same goes for him. Just the mere sight of him sickens me. To think someone could be so cruel as to hurt someone so sweet and innocent like Erin. It's unimaginable.
"Well if it isn't lover-boy coming to steak his claim on the knocked up chick. You into used girls' man? That's sick" he said with a laugh.
"No, what's sick is tricking an innocent girl into falling for you, then taking advantage of her in the worst way" I spat back at him. He just laughed again, never once moving away from where he had a terrified looking Erin trapped. She just looked so scared that it nearly tore my heart in two.
"Brewer, it's the stupid guys like you who always end up hurt. You think the way to get a girl is by being nice? That's ridiculous! Any girl worth the fight is into rebels" he said. I noticed Erin roll her eyes and mumble something under her breath.
"If I wasn't a Christian, I'd have had you knocked out the minute I saw you near my girlfriend" I said. Erin looked over at me, worry evident in her eyes. Was she worried about me? She's the one who's trapped by this dude that already hurt her once.
"Well, I'm not a Christian so I don't think this matters" he said with that stupid smirk returning. The next thing I know, we're both on the floor and his fist is practically in my stomach. I said I could take him, I never said that wouldn't hurt. "Not a big talker now, are ya Brewer?"
"Jack!" Erin yelled from where she stood, still against the lockers. Just as he was about to get up, I reached out and grabbed his leg, pulling him back down to the ground. I quickly motioned for Erin to go, and she nodded, running towards our classroom.
"That all you got?" he asked, still slightly out of breath from the unexpected fall.
"I only fight for self-defense, but without Erin, my life is nothing. Stay away from her" I said as fiercely as possible as I quickly stood and flipped him onto his back. He definitely wasn't expecting that. Yeah, keeping it a secret that I'm into karate was a great move.
"Oh, you're going to pay for that one"
Erin's POV
I quickly ran down the hall to get some help for Jack. I know he can probably handle it, but that blow he took to the gut...I shuddered just at the thought.
"Mrs. Bushel" I yelled as I burst into the classroom. She turned around in the middle of the lesson with a shocked, yet worried look on her face.
"Erin, honey are you alright?" she asked coming over to me. I noticed Kim get up and rush towards us too.
"Er, what's up?" she asked just as worried.
"Jack" I gasped out. I can't help it; I'm pregnant and I just had to run all that way.
"What about him?" Mrs. Bushel asked.
"J-Jonah...h-he punched him. Hard. I-I promise...Jack's just trying to...defend himself" I breathed. Kim walked over and grabbed my arm to keep me steady while Mrs. Bushel rushed out of the classroom to where the fight was taking place.
Thank you Lord. Please don't let him be too hurt.
Once I caught my breath, Kim and I rushed out to find Jack and Jonah still fighting as Mrs. Bushel was desperately trying to get them to stop.
Jonah stood up to hit jack again and I swiftly grab his arm and flip him.
Before I got pregnant, every summer when I visited my uncle, he taught me some karate, I never knew it would come in handy until now.
He looked at me shocked as I helped Jack off the ground.
"You're going to pay for that Wilkes." Jonah said.
"Oh if I wasn't a lady, what wouldn't I tell you?" I said with confidence as I walk over to him.
"Stay away from me, my friends, and my daughter or else." I say with anger dripping with every word.
"Or what?" Jonah asked with that smirk that I swear never leaves his face.
"I'll have you put in jail for what you done." I whisper to him and walk off.
Chapter 12: Don't Want To See You Hurt
Jack's POV:
After Erin walks off I turn to Mrs. Bushel to apologize.
"I'm so sorry about that fight; it's just been an ongoing struggle between Erin and Jonah since he's been here." I say.
"Why is that?" Mrs. Bushel asks confused, I sigh and decided to explain.
"Jonah is Erin's baby's father, she's not pregnant by choice, he forced her. He's been trying to hurt me and Erin, and God only knows if he's hurting Jerry, Milton or even Kim." I say praying in my head he's not trying to deceive Kim the same way he did with Erin.
"Oh my, the poor girl. I know what's she's going through, being deceived by a guy, that's happened so many times, but I could never imagine what's she's going through. Why don't you two take the day off? I'll tell Milton and Jerry where you guys went." Mrs. Bushel said and I nod and take off running after Erin.
Erin's POV:
I was just about to reach the stairs when I heard footsteps behind me; I turn around to see Jack running up towards me.
"Are you ok?" I ask worried when he reaches me.
"I'm ok, are you ok? Did he hurt you?" Jack asks and puts his hands on my face.
"I'm ok Jack." I say and lean my face against one of his hands.
"What happened between you and Jonah back there?" Jack asks and I sit down on the steps.
"I don't know, I guess I just finally was able to stand up for myself." I say, grabbing Jack's hand as soon as he sits down next to me.
"Why didn't you come get me?" Jack asks.
"I don't know, I thought I could try to fight my own battles." I said feeling guilty.
"Really Er? You're pregnant, you can't do that." Jack said and I look down.
"I'm sorry I didn't…" He starts but I cut him off.
"I know Jack, its ok; I just wanted to fight for myself, without having someone else step up to bat for me." I say.
"I just don't want to see you hurt, you really worried me." Jack says with tears in his eyes.
"I'm sorry, if it weren't for me, you wouldn't be in this situation." I say turning my head.
"Hey, don't blame yourself." Jack says gently turning my face towards him and I smile.
"And besides, I would have never met you if this never happened, and you wouldn't be having a baby girl." He said and I smile and nod looking down at my baby bump that is now slightly noticeable.
"Thanks Jack."I say with and smile and hug him. He smiles as we pull away and looks me in the eyes.
"Now can I do something I've been dying to do?" He asks me and I look at him confused.
He just laughs slightly and leans in to kiss me; I kiss back and smile into the kiss.
"I love you." I whisper softly.
"I love you too." He whispers back.
The next day*
Erin's POV
"Well hello there Miss. Secret-Black-belt. How was your morning?" Jack asked when I walked in the dojo that Saturday morning. I'm really glad I don't have to go to school today. Yesterday was too much, but I'm really lucky to have such an understanding teacher who let both Jack and me off early.
"Hey, and my morning was...a usual morning" I said leaving out the details.
"Meaning she puked her guts up and I had to do my make-up in my bedroom again" Kim said as she walked by. I glared at her and turned away, embarrassed that my boyfriend had to hear that. I have to say, the morning-sickness is a downfall of this whole pregnancy thing.
"Erin, look at me" Jack said from behind me. I just shook my head and tried to walk away, but Jack grabbed my wrist and pulled me back, forcing me to look at him. "Come on Er"
"I'm good" I said with my head still down. Of course he would use his fingers to lift up my chin so I'd have to look at him.
"Erin, baby, are you okay?" he asked looking genuinely concerned. I bit my lip and had to blink back the tears that were threatening to spill. How did I get so lucky to have a guy like him?
"Fine" I choked out, trying not to cry but it wasn't really working.
"Oh baby, please don't cry" he said pulling me in his arms. I laid my head on his chest and just let the tears fall. Stupid hormones...
Jack's POV
Erin's usually so strong, so it was strange to see her crying over something that seemed like nothing. It about killed me to see her like that, and feeling her tremble in my arms. "Er, what's wrong?"
"Y-You're so g-good to me" she sobbed. Okay, now I'm really confused.
"What?"
"Jack, I love you so much" she said pulling away slightly. "You've never been anything but good to me. You shouldn't have to put up with a girlfriend who cries over absolutely nothing and can't hold in her breakfast."
"Erin, don't you talk that way. I love you no matter what. Honey, you're having a baby. There's nothing wrong with you. I can guarantee you won't be this emotional forever, and in a few short months you can eat breakfast without any worries" I told her. She laughed a little and leaned her head against my shoulder as we sat together on the bench in the dojo. "Pretty soon, you'll have a baby. Isn't it worth these few minor changes for your daughter? I know it is to me"
"Yeah, it's worth it. Awe man, but you deserve someone better. What guy wants to tie themselves down to a teenage girl with a baby?" she asked putting her head in her hands.
"This kind of guy does" I said pulling her back to my chest. She snuggled closer to me and I kissed the top of her head. "And I don't deserve someone better because no one's better than you."
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