CHAPTER 14: MAKING IT OFFICIAL

It was 5:00 am, Hazel was still awake from last night working up the nerves to tell her mom about her pregnancy. After all this time, she was still unable to find words. She climbed out of bed and went to the bathroom. She was feeling a little nauseous. She turned on the water and splashed her face with cold water to wake herself up. She looked at herself in the mirror. She tried to get the ashamed feeling out of her system but she couldn't. She went against her beliefs when she had sex before marriage that resulted in an unwanted pregnancy. She felt like she failed at keeping her promise to God and her family. She wiped tears from her face and made her way downstairs to see her mother in the kitchen drinking a coffee and reading a newspaper.

"Good morning sweetheart!" Her mother greeted her. "You're up a little early."

Hazel immediately began to cry. She tried her best to stay strong, but she couldn't. Hazel's mother was worried. She quickly ran to her daughter and hugged her tightly.

"What's wrong? Are you still sad about Jimmy?"

"A little bit." Hazel answered through her tears.

"Oh, don't worry honey. You don't need to be dating anyway, just focus on your studies, you were always an excellent student."

Hazel was still crying, "That's not all that's wrong mom."

"Sit down, let's talk." Hazel's mom said as they both sat in the living room.

"Mom, I did something really bad."

Hazel's mom's face froze, she was waiting for her daughter to tell her that she was pregnant. She knew all along, but she waited for her to come around and confess. She wasn't happy when she found out, but she didn't want to make Hazel feel bad. Being pregnant is tough for any woman no matter what age.

"When were you going to tell me?" She asked her crying daughter.

"I don't know." Hazel answered, "I was afraid of your reaction! I was so confused! I didn't know what to do! How did you know?"

Her mother sighed, "I seen the pregnancy test in the the bathroom. Hazel, I am really disappointed in you."

Hazel was still crying, "I'm so sorry mom. I didn't mean for this to happen! I don't want to be a mom! I'm not ready!"

Hazel's mom began to cry too, this was not the life she wanted for her daughter. She never wanted her to make an adult decision at a young age.

"It's your choice dear," Her mother began, "This is your life. I will support you in whatever you decide to do. You can't blame a mother for not wanting her sixteen year old daughter to be a mother so soon. I just want what's best for you, I want you to be on the right path, and if having this baby is a part of that path, then I will stick by you no matter what. I will always love you."

Hazel finally stopped crying and composed herself. She was surprised at her mother taking the pregnancy so well. She really believed her mother was going to disown her and throw her out of the house. She began to think about what Paige said about this being her decision, and her decision alone. She knew what she had to do, there was another part of her that was thinking otherwise.

"Do you want me to take you to the doctor?" Her mom asked. "I can take the day off."

Hazel sighed once again. She knew that this decision was on that she could not take bad so she had to think carefully about what she really wanted. Maybe she isn't ready to be a mom because she didn't know how to be one. Nobody is really prepared for a child until they child is born. She was sure her mother wasn't prepared to be a mother until she was born and she loved her mother more than anything. She knew she would have to hold off her college dreams for a while, but she would be able to do it. She heard about 10th grader Emma Nelson's mom having her when she was sixteen. She turned out fine, other than her save the world holier than thou attitude that was rather annoying.

Maybe she isn't ready to be a mom because she isn't ready to give up her life. She already lost Power Squad because of it. She wouldn't able to be on student counsel with Paige or be able to go dances or parties, but, going to parties may not be the best thing for her anyway, especially since she was going to be grounded for a long long time. She looked at her mom, who immediately gave her a tight hug. "It's going to be okay." She said to her daughter as she began crying again.

School was over, but not for Camilla and a few of those other students sitting in detention. One of those students happened to be Sean but they didn't sit next to each other because of Mr. Perrino's assigned seating. They spent most of the detention period making faces at each other and laughing quietly. Sean made another face, along with an obscene gesture and Camilla laughed a little louder. She tried to cover it up, but it was too late.

"Mr. Cameron and Ms. Ventura would you like me to and another weeks detention for both of you?" They both shook their heads and tried their best not to laugh. Camilla sighed of boredom and started doing her homework. Sean didn't really care for homework, but he might as well do it while he had the time so he can get it out of the way. He couldn't help but notice that Hazel wasn't in school today. He couldn't help but worry considering the conversation they had the other day. He took his phone out, secretly, so Mr. Perrino wouldn't see and sent a text message to Hazel.

Hey didnt c u 2day u ok?

He put his phone in his pocket and patiently waited for an answer. He wasn't expecting one, but he was hoping that she would at least tell him anything about the baby. He would feel horrible if something happened and he didn't know about it. His phone vibrated in his pocket. He took his phone out again and was surprised to see it was Hazel. He was relieved that she answered him.

Not feeling 2 good we need 2 talk

Sean gulped, he wasn't sure what the news would be. Either way it would extremely affect him. If she decided to have an abortion, that would be his child that would not be born, if she decided to keep the baby, then he would have to give up everything to become a teen father. As much as it would hurt him, if Hazel decided to terminate the pregnancy, he wasn't ready for parenthood, but he would never abandon his child so he would try to be there as much as possible. Hazel sent another message.

I'll b back 2morrow meet me at the lockers where we talked b4

His phone vibrated again because he also received a text message from Ellie.

I'm at the bus stop can u come get me?

Sean shrugged and put his phone back in his pocket. He had a million thoughts running through his mind. What would happen to his relationship with Ellie if Hazel has the baby? He just got back together with her, after what happened at the party last year, and he didn't want her to break up with him again.

Finally, the detention hour was up and they were free to go. Camilla left the classroom and Sean raced to catch up with her.

"That was so funny in there!" He said to her.

"Oh my God it was! The face that you were making!" Camilla exclaimed back

"No the face that you were making!" Sean repeated to her as they both left the school and into the parking lot to meet Jay, he wasn't hard to find considering his bright orange car was the only one left in the parking lot. He was sitting on top of it.

"What are you two giggling about?" Jay asked with a bit of jealousy in his voice. He was a tiny bit annoyed seeing Camilla laughing so hard with him. She greeted him with a hug.

"Nothing." She answered.

"Ellie's at the bus stop we need to go get her." Sean said as they all entered the car.

Jay started his car and immediately began driving. He noticed Jay place his hands on Camilla's thigh. Those two were at it like rabbits. They could never keep their hands off each other.

Sean just looked out the window at the scenery, thinking about Hazel. He was worried about what she was going to say to him tomorrow.

**30 minutes later**

Jay pulled up at the apartment he shares with Sean. He, along with Ellie, Sean and Camilla all got out of the car and made their way inside. Camilla looked around the apartment and it was surprisingly clean, with the exception of a few beer cans. It wasn't furnished completely, but they had what they needed. Ellie kissed Sean, took his hand and the two of them disappeared into Sean's room. Jay made his way to refrigerator and noticed them, "Those two can't keep their hands off each other." He said. Camilla giggled a bit.

"So pick your poison." Jay's way of offering a drink.

Camilla shrugged, "Just a soda."

Jay took a root beer and handed it to her. Camilla opened it and immediately began to drink. Jay on the other hand, wanted a beer. He closed the refrigerator and began to drink his beer as well.

"Want a tour?" He asked her.

"Sure." Camilla said as she began to follow Jay.

"Obviously, this is Sean's room, can't go in there well...you know."

Camilla giggled. "Yeah I know."

"Bathroom, Random room we don't do anything with," The he pointed to a door at the end of the hall, Jay opened the door, "And this-"

"Is where the magic happens?" Camilla interrupted him as she entered the room. Jay closed the door and they both lay on the bed together.

"Feel like a movie?" He asked as he grabbed the remote off his nightstand.

"Yeah, put on anything." Camilla answered as she took off her shoes.

Jay smiled, he liked the fact that she was getting more comfortable. This would definitely be easier for him to ask her what he wanted to ask her. He knew the perfect movie to watch, the latest chick flick. Of course he were to never watch these kinds of movies alone, or with any of his buddies, but it was always part of his plan to bed the female that he was interested in for the night. However this was a different scenario, he wanted to ask Camilla to be his girlfriend. This was a challenge for him because the only real long term girlfriend he had was Alex. He never had to ask a girl to be his girlfriend because he never did that with her. They met one night at a party, made out and they have been inseparable ever since, until he cheated and she broke up with him. It sucked for him to lose Alex the way he did and he tried his best to get her back, but she refused and didnt talk to him for months. After a while they were able to be friends, best friends.

He turned on the movie and climbed in the bed close to Camilla. He rested his head on her shoulder, very close to her neck. She smelled really good, the perfume she was wearing definitely drove him wild. They were both really comfortable as their legs began to tangle within each other.

"You've seen this movie before?" He asked, still trying to work up the courage to ask her to be his girlfriend.

Camilla shook her head, "No, I've been wanting to though."

There was a loud thud against the wall and Camilla immediately jumped. "What the hell was that?"

Jay chuckled, he heard this one too many times.

"I told you to stop tickling me!" They heard Ellie laugh.

Camilla chuckled as well, "Ok, what are they doing?"

"Are you sure you wanna know?" Jay answered.

"Yeah, you're right." Camilla chuckled. They laughed a little bit. Jay moved closer to Camilla and stroked her hair. He pulled her in for a passionate kiss. Seconds later, he pulled away from her, "So do you want to make this official?" He asked.

Camilla let out a slight gasp, she couldn't believe that he was asking her to be his girlfriend. She was hoping that this would lead to something more than a hookup, but she was so scared to say anything.

"Yeah," She answered. "I definitely want to." She grabbed him and they kissed again. Camilla sat on him and straddled him while they began taking each others clothes off. Jay pulled her on top of him and continued kissing, He moved his hand up and down her curvy body. His hands reached his two favorite places. Her breasts. He couldn't help himself, they were so round and plump. He continued massaging her breasts and rubbed both nipples with his thumbs. Camilla threw her head back and let out a moan. Camilla couldn't control herself, she wanted him, and she wanted him now. She grabbed his already hard gently and lower herself on to him until he was completely inside her. Jay was trying his best to hold it in, but he couldn't control himself.

"Oh my God!" He moaned quietly while he grabbed Camilla's waist as she began riding him, They were both trying to hold in their moans because of the paper thin walls but it felt so good, they couldn't help themselves. Jay pulled Camilla to him to kiss her, he loved kissing her, but it was a good way to keep them quiet. His hands began to move from her waist to her butt, two other favorite places to grab. He grabbed her firmly entering himself deeper inside of her. Camilla broke the kiss and let out a moan. Jay smirked, he was messing with her a little bit. He wanted her to stay quiet so Sean and Ellie wouldn't hear, but he knew she couldn't if he did that. They continued their hot and heavy lovemaking for another 20 minutes. They were interrupted by Sean knocking on the door.

"Jay!" He yelled as he continued knocking.

Jay stopped and let out a sigh of frustration, "What?" He yelled back.

"Tony called, he needs us to come in now!" Sean yelled through the door.

"Whatever." Jay said back. Camilla tried to get off of him, but Jay stopped her. He needed a few more minutes of her. They can be a little late. Their bodies continued moving together rhythmically with each other their little melodious moans echoed throughout the room. Jay felt himself ready to release and he did so inside of her. He would have pulled out, but he didn't have the time. Camilla didn't seem to mind because she came to her climax also. She climbed off of him and they searched for their clothes. Jay was pissed about having to go into work, he wanted to spend time with his new girlfriend, but he never turned down a chance to make more money.

They were finally dressed. Jay pulled Camilla in for another kiss.

"Did you enjoy yourself?" He asked, knowing the answer to that question.

"Yeah." She answered back.

"Sorry I had to make it short, would have gone longer if I didn't have to go to work."

Camilla smiled, they definitely would have done it longer and she really wanted to. "It's fine." She answered. Jay grabbed his keys and they made their way into the living room where Sean and Ellie were there waiting for them.

"It's about time." Sean darted. "Can we get to work now?"

Jay scoffed, "Relax." He said as they made their way to Jay's car.