Chapter 25

I held my breath as I got my stuff out of my locker. When there was no call for me to come to the principals office, I sighed of relief and saw Ezra talking to Mrs. Welch over by his classroom.

"What? No cake or balloons welcoming me back?" I turned to see Toby coming down the hallway. I haven't seen him since before I found out I was pregnant, last time I heard about him was when he and Spencer were meeting up at the brew to talk.

"Toby!" Spencer and I yelled before running towards him.

"Bitch, I thought you dropped off the planet! Where the hell have you been?" I asked hitting him after we stopped having our awkward group hug.

"You didn't tell her?" Toby asked Spencer who shook her head. I realized he wasn't there when Hanna told the school my secret.

"No... I was going to but a lot of stuff happened and I forgot." She said as we made our way towards Toby's locker.

"I was staying with my aunt Justine and uncle Grant, they needed some help around their farm. Did I lose my partner?" He asked looking at me and I shook my head.

"Partner for English or partner in crime? Because I'm still available in both departments." I told him and I shared a look with Spencer. I felt the nausea coming and I'm not ready to tell Toby at the moment.

"I'll be right back." I said before taking off for the bathroom with Maya on my trail when she saw me.

"At least you don't have to lie about why you're getting sick." Maya said trying to make it better.

"I do if my mom asks." I whispered as the sickness ended. I seriously hate this part already.

"You still haven't..." She trailed off and I shook my head. I know I have to, especially if 'A' threatens to tell her. And i also know they would tell her their self

"Come on, we need to get to class." I said and she looped her arm through mine.

"I'm still upset you guy didn't welcome me back properly." Toby teased as we got closer to him and Spencer.

"Toby... you wanted a freaking welcome back PARTY. What if we get you a cupcake after school?" I teased as we walked into English and Ezra glanced over at us. He understands that Toby is like a brother to me better, which I'm glad he does because him thinking that there could be something between us is completely repulsive.

"Sounds great." He said while we went back to our seats and he walked over towards Ezra's desk to talk about what he missed and everything.

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"Miss Montgomery, May I talk to you for a moment?" Ezra asked as everyone started walking out and I nodded. I wish I had bolted out as soon as the bell rang.

"How are you feeling?" He asked, I can't just break up with him. I need to get him to walk away, and the only way is to keep him at arms length.

"Fine, I'm just tired. I have to get to my next class." I said and hurried out before he could stop me.

After school

"Come on, we need to finish up this death scene for Friday." Toby said as he helped me off his motorcycle. I should probably make sure it's safe for me to be on it while pregnant.

"Still not going to kiss you." I said and he chuckled. We started walking up towards the front door when Marlene's Mom came running out of the house towards us.

"Toby! I'm so sorry to bug you and I know it's so very last minute. But would you be able to watch Marlene and Sara tomorrow night? I have to run to the girls parent teacher conferences and can't bring them with." She asked.

"I would love to ms. Wilson, but I have to work after school." Toby said and I realized this could be great practice for me.

"If you want I could babysit them, I've babysat my brother before." I said and she looked at me like I was a miracle or something.

"Really? You would do that?" She asked and I nodded. It would also give me a reason not to go over to Ezra's.

"Of course." I said and she nodded.

"Thank you! The girls will love spending time with you, come around 5. We can discuss everything before I leave at 6." She said and walked away before I could even say another word.