1Chapter35-Counseling
Monday arrived quickly. The weekend had sped by. Kaleigh hade learned to love guidance sessions. She really liked the new guidance counselor.
Nick, however, wasn't as enthusiastic about taking the guidance counselor. He hadn't exactly gotten along with the last guidance counselor at the school. Nick had broken the guys nose and had caused him to quit.
"Rose is great," reassured Kaleigh.
"She lets you call her by her first name," asked Nick.
Kaleigh nodded, "She actually cares about your problems, and she wants you to feel comfortable isn't that great?"
"Sounds great," said Nick not fully convinced.
"Don't worry," she told him.
Nick nodded as they entered the guidance office. There were paintings, and flowers, and it was brightly lit and colored. The desk had colorful folders and flyers, it was an inviting place.
By the desk there was a woman. She had a brown hair with brown eyes. She smiled warmly to them. "Hello Kaleigh," she said, "Is this the young man I've heard oh so much about," The woman gestured to Nick.
Kaleigh smiled and nodded.
"Hello, Nick," smiled the woman, "I'm here to listen- Now from what I understand you aren't much of a talker. Is that true?"
Nick nodded.
"Don't worry I won't make you talk if you don't want to. If there is anything I can do to make you feel comfortable, do not hesitate to ask alright," Rose smiled, "I'm here if you ever want to talk."
Nick nodded again.
"Now," she began, "What have you two came here to talk about?"
Nick looked to Kaleigh as if sending out and SOS.
"We wanted, well I wanted, to talk to you about... being a parent and making responsible decisions," Kaleigh said.
"Why would you need to talk about that," asked Rose curiously.
Nick glanced at Kaleigh he wanted out. Kaleigh pretended not to notice.
"Well, I wasn't going to say anything but we've been talking about it a lot in health , so we were just wondering what parenting advice you would have for something," said to Kaleigh.
Nick was now glaring at Kaleigh, he didn't like this one bit.
"Well, I can't give you any 'good' advice since I'm not a parent," Rose blushed.
"Well," said Nick finally, "that's okay, it wasn't that important anyway," he turned to Kaleigh, "Let's go it's lunch," he said through gritted teeth.
"You go," said Kaleigh, "I want to talk with Rose alone."
Nick stood up and walked out of the office.
"Wow," said Rose in amazement, "he really is anti-social."
"No," said Kaleigh, "he just didn't get along with the last guidance counselor."
"Oh, I heard," Rose nodded, "he broke Mr Fletching's nose!"
Kaleigh nodded, "he's just going to have to get used to you, that's all," reassured Kaleigh.
"Now," said Rose changing the subject, "what do you want to discuss?"
"Well I wasn't going to tell you but I can't keep it quiet every single day of school," said Kaleigh.
"What are you-" Rose began.
"I'm pregnant with Nick's baby," Kaleigh cut her off.
Rose's eyes widened, "Kaleigh," she sighed, "I never thought this would've happened to you I your so, independent, you're nothing like the other girls that I've talked to about this."
"We only did... you know... once," said Kaleigh, "and it was kind of an accident."
Rose nodded.
"Don't tell anyone," begged Kaleigh.
"Of course, I won't ," reassured Rose.
"Well I'd really appreciate it if you could give me an assignment or something, to keep my mind off of it," Kaleigh asked.
Rose thought about it for a short while.
"How about, I assign you the new foreign exchange student," Rose suggested.
Kaleigh smiled, "that would be great."
Rose nodded, "She will be here tomorrow, just get your uncle to sign this form," rose handed a Kaleigh a form.
Kaleigh's smile faded, "I'm not sure how my uncle will react to this."
"How about I call him and tell him about it," suggested Rose.
Kaleigh's smile reappeared on her face, "cool," she exclaimed. Kaleigh picked up her things and waved goodbye to Rose.