Bruce knows. He wasn't too happy when I told him but then again you can't really tell what emotions are going through Bruce's mind. He just sat there while I explained everything from the first day I met Kori to today. He just sat and rubbed his chin. No emotions. When I finished explaining everything, he just kept staring at me and rubbing his chin. He finally placed his hand off his chin and cleared his throat.

"Do you realize how much trouble you're getting yourself into?" he asked.

I nodded and swallowed the lump in my throat. "Don't you think I haven't already thought about the consequences?"

"Apparently you haven't been thinking. You should have stopped this a long this along time ago," he said. He sighed and rubbed his face. "I can't get you out of this one Dick."

I scratched my arm growing nervous. "What do you think I should do?"

"Forget the girl exists and move on," he told me bitterly.

I shook my head. "I can't do that Bruce."

"Why not?" he asked angrily. "If this was a paparazzi then you're sure to be screwed. Knowing Ryan if he finds out, he will press charges. The girl is underaged and you're having sexual affairs with her. You will go to prison. Your life will be over."

"I lover her," I whispered.

I thought Bruce would chuckle or roll his eyes but none of that happened. He stood up and placed a hand on my shoulder. "I'm very disappointed in you."

I never knew how much those words could actually hurt. My parents, my real parents, they never said anything like that to me. Hearing them for the first time and hearing them come out of Bruce's mouth was like having a knife go through my gut. I really messed up this time and I have to get through this myself.

I didn't see Kori or speak to her. I called and called but it would go straight to voice mail. I called her house but no one would answer. I even called Donna to see what's up but she would always give me the same answer, "She's not feeling well", and would shut the phone in my face. I was desperate to talk to her or contact her in any way.

I went downstairs and bought the newspaper every morning. I turned on the t.v. and clicked to GNN, E! News, Good Morning America, and any other gossip/talk show just to see if there was any news on me or Kori.

Wally came over with Tim and the guys. Intervention I suppose. I haven't been answering anyone's calls so I guess they were worried about me. They barged into my apartment and threw me off my bed.

"Dude when was it the last time you saw day light?" asked Gar. He walked over to my curtains and threw them open.

I glared at him as the sun hit my face.

"And you need to shave," said Tim. "You look like the hobo that stands in front of your apartment building."

"What are you guys doing here?" I asked.

"You haven't been answering any of our calls!" yelled Wally. He had his arms crossed. "We thought you died."

"What's going on man?" asked Vic.

I threw my hands up in the air. "Nothing!" I walked out of my bedroom and into the living room. I took a seat on the couch. "You guys won't understand."

They all walked over to me and took a seat on the couch.

"Try us," said Wally.

I sighed and shook my leg rapidly. "I've been having sex with Kori."

They all sat there quietly.

Vic let out a chuckle before they all broke out into laughter.

"Dude is it the size?" asked Wally laughing. "Is she not happy with what you got?"

"Someone walked in on us at the graduation party," I continued. "And I don't know who."

"What do you mean?" asked Tim.

I stood up and started to pace. "What it exactly means. Someone walked in on us and I'm scared that it's going to get out. No one is supposed to know about us."

They all sobered.

Vic rubbed his chin. "Do you have any idea who it can be?"

I sighed. "I don't know since it's not any of you...Roy? Paparazzi? Ryan?"

"Well have you spoken to Kori about it?" asked Gar.

I shook my head. "Voice mail."

"Go over there and talk to her then," said Tim.

"And have my ass handed to me by Ryan?" I asked. I chuckled. "No thanks."

"Well your girl's birthday bbq is tomorrow," said Vic. "What are you going to do then?"

I slapped my forehead and fell back on the couch. "Shit! I forgot!"

"I say you tell Ryan everything," Wally said. He had his arms rested behind him. "Tell him everything."

"I agree man," said Vic. "Ya'll kept this a secret from him long enough. The dude has the right to know that you've been sneaking around with his lil' sis."

"I'll think about it," I told them.

And I did think about it. I thought about it after they left and the whole entire night. I got about two of hours of sleep. If I tell Ryan then the guilt will go away and he won't have to hear it from anyone else. If I tell Ryan then we'd probably end up fighting and someone could get really hurt. To tell Ryan or to not tell Ryan? So many question and not enough time.

I found myself nervously driving to Ryan's house. Kori's party already started an hour ago. I received about twenty text messages from the guys all wondering where I am. Truth is, I don't think I could tell Ryan about what has been happening. Truth is, I'm scared.

I need to man up. I need to do this for Kori...so that we can be together.

I made my way out back and through the fence door. The party is held in the backyard so there was no need in walking through the front door.

"Dick you finally made it!" exclaimed Vic.

I smiled and nodded. "I had to take care of some things first."

"We saved you some food," said Gar.

"Ah that's okay," I said. I was looking around for any sign of Kori. "I'm not all that hungry."

Ryan came out from the back door to the house carrying a pitcher of punch in his hand. He stopped and looked at me.

"Hey Ryan!" I called.

He walked down the steps. "I didn't think you'd come."

"Um...I was invited right?" I asked.

He nodded and walked over to the table. He placed the pitcher down. "Right."

I cleared my throat. I could feel the eyes going back and forth from me to Ryan.

"So where's the birthday girl?" I asked. I held up a box. "I got her something."

Ryan raised an eyebrow. "She's in the house."

"Mind if I go in and give her this?" I asked.

Ryan licked his lip and crossed his arms. "Be my guest."

I nodded and turned to make my way into the house. I passed the kitchen and I could hear voices in the living room.

"So what are you going to do?" I heard Donna ask.

I walked through the archway.

Kori was shaking her head, holding her stomach. "I don't know Donna," she said.

I cleared my throat and both girls immediately stood up.

Kori's eyes widened as she saw me. "Richard? What are you doing here?" she asked.

I raised an eyebrow. "I was invited. Remember?"

Donna cleared her throat. "I think I'll go get some punch."

I waited for her to leave to question Kori.

"Why haven't you been answering any of my calls?" I asked her.

Kori sighed and took a seat on the couch. "You called?"

My eyes widened. "Are you serious? I've been calling ever since you left during my graduation party. I even called the house."

Kori rubbed her forehead. "I've been...preoccupied."

I took a seat next to her and laced our fingers together. "With what?"

She shook her head. "It's...a girl thing." She removed her fingers from mine and moved away from me.

"There's something else," I said. She's hiding something from me. "Tell me."

She let out an annoyed sigh and stood up. "Just leave me alone Richard."

That hurt. "Kori?" I asked. I stood up and grabbed her arm. "What's wrong? What did I do?"

She shook her head. "It's not you."

I turned her to me and placed my hands on her waist. "Then what?"

"I can't tell you," she whispered.

I grabbed her chin and forced her to look at me. "Why? Kori I'm your best friend. You can tell me anything."

"Richard-

I cut her off with my lips. The only way to reassure her that I'm here with her. She pushed me off. That caught me off guard.

"I said get away from me!" she yelled.

I grabbed her arm. "Why?" I yelled.

"You little shit!"

I saw red. Ryan pushed me out of the house from the front door. We ended up falling down the front steps, rolling on our backs. He was punching and I was punching. We kicked, we pulled, we elbowed, and swore. My eyes were closed the whole time. I could hear yelling, Kori, and people grabbing at us.

"You went behind my back!" I heard him yell. "I saw you kissing at the graduation party!"

"I was going to tell you!" I yelled back.

We continued to punch and kick.

"My baby sister! She's my baby sister!"

Someone pulled me off of him and he ended up getting a good punch in my face. My bottom lip started to throb and I could taste the blood.

"Stop it!" yelled Kori.

"Get off of me!" yelled Ryan. Vic was holding him back. "Let me kill him!"

I was on the ground with someone holding me from behind. Ryan pushed Vic off of him and he ran over to me. He lifted up his leg.

"Ryan don't!"

He stopped, inches away from my gut, and turned to the voice.

"Why not?" he asked.

Kori had tears running down her cheeks. "I'm late."

I turned to Kori.

"What?" Ryan and I both said quietly at the same time.

She held her stomach. "I'm late."

I pushed Wally off of me and stood up. "Late for what?" I asked. Of course I knew what she meant.

Kori shook her head. "No I'm late as in...I'm pregnant."

I walked over to her and grabbed her hands. "How long?"

"Three weeks," she whispered.

I started to breath heavily. Pregnant? When? How? Why? I'm sure I used protection every time we-shit! Comic Con. The closet.

"You're pregnant?" asked Ryan.

We both turned to him. He had his arms on his sides and he was looking at Kori.

"Ryan-

He held up his hand in her face to stop her from talking. "Pack your bags."

"What?" she asked.

He didn't look at her. "I want you out of my house."

She let go of my hands. "Ryan?" she cried.

"Dude aren't you being a little harsh on her?" asked Vic.

Ryan shook his head. "I want everyone out of my house!" He walked away from us and into the house.

I looked over at Kori who stood there in shock. She shook her head moments later and made her way into the house.

I sat on the ground, wiping at the blood on my face. My ribs hurt, I'm bleeding, I'm pretty sure Ryan dislocated my arm, and on top of all that, I have a pregnant girlfriend.

"You okay man?" asked Wally.

I motioned around me. "Does it look like I'm okay?"

Wally chuckled. "Well congratulation dude."

I glared at him.

"I'll just give you some space," he said.

I sighed and placed my face in my hands.

Sooner than later it was just me on the front lawn. Everyone went home, passing by me saying a few words, as my face was still in my hands. I sat up and walked over to my car around eight forty five. I sat in the car with my eyes closed for thirty minutes before I heard the door open. I opened my eyes and looked over at Kori who had a duffle bag in her hands. She tossed the bag in the back before closing the door and settling in her seat.

No words were spoken between us as I drove home. We both needed some time to think and take in everything that happened today.

Kori broke the silence as we both laid in my bed, ready to fall asleep.

"I still love you," she said.

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