Diana was nervous. The last thing she wanted was for his family to hate her. She hid behind him. He called his parents into the living room.
"Everything okay?", his mom asked as she noticed Diana.
Roman pulled Diana beside him. His arm around her waist.
"She's pregnant", he said.
Sika sighed and Patricia gasped softly. His dad looked at him.
"I know damn well this baby is not yours Roman.", Sika said.
"Does that matter?", Roman asked.
His mom stood and approached them. She took Diana into her arms.
"Did Seth deny you?", she asked.
"He left. Apparently a record contract is more important", Roman said.
"I told Roman no, but he", Sika cut her off.
"Is stubborn", Sika said.
Diana nodded. Sika looked at his son.
"A baby is a lot of responsibility son. Is this really what you want?", his dad asked.
"Yes", Roman said.
Sika nodded and looked at Diana.
"Do Seth's parents know?", he asked.
Diana shook her head no.
"Do yours?", Patricia asked.
"Not yet", she said softly.
"We should tell Seth's parents", Sika said.
"No. He made his choice. Now I'm making mine. This is my baby, blood or not.", Roman said.
His parents looked at each other before his dad nodded.
"Is this what you want Diana?", Sika asked.
"I want a lot of things right now, but plans have changed. Roman has always been my very own superhero. I want to try" , she said.
"My son would, though young, make a wonderful father. Did we plan for it this soon? No. There's nothing we can do now, a baby is coming. A Reigns baby", Sika said.
Diana smiled.
"We should discuss this with your family as well Diana", Patricia said.
Diana nodded. Roman took her hand as they walked out. Getting to her house. Roman's mom explained everything, leaving out the fact that the baby was actually Seth's. Her dad was not happy and her mom cried on her brother's shoulder.
"My son will take care of her. This baby is his responsibility", Sika said.
Victor looked at his friend.
"We both know this baby is not yours", Victor said.
"Its Seth's isn't it?", her dad asked.
Diana looked down at her hands.
"He left. My son is stepping up. You've known him a long time Jose. You know my boy will be a great father to this baby and supporter to Diana.", Sika said.
Jose looked at Roman.
"I know what I'm doing Mr. Mendoza. You can trust me", Roman said.
"Oh I know Roman. I just, you're young son. You've got so much ahead of you, we can't ask you to do this", he said.
"Your're not. I know this is going to be hard at times, but I can do it. I've got a job, I'm going to college.", he said.
Her dad nodded.
"No one is to know that this baby is Seth's. As far as anyone is concerned, this baby is a Reigns", Patricia said.
Everyone nodded.
Seth had gotten all of his friends texts and voicemails. They wouldn't understand why he did what he did.
"So, today we are going to rerecord these songs. With a few added touches, you will be a rockstar", Dolph said.
Seth nodded and put his phone away. He didn't have time to look back.
The next day, Roman was taking Diana to her first baby appointment. She filled out the form.
"I have money saved up, so you don't have to worry. My classes are paid for since I have a college fund.", he said.
She nodded.
"Diana, I want this", he said.
She looked over at him and smiled.
"What if you meet someone at school?", she asked.
"That's not happening. I'm going to be too busy with you, our baby, school, and work.", Roman said.
She laughed softly.
"You would really give up a beautiful, smart woman for me and my baby", she said playfully.
"Our baby. As for beautiful, I don't think there is anyone out there as beautiful or as smart as you.", Roman said.
Diana blushed.
"I'm not so smart. I'm a pregnant teenager", she said.
"That doesn't make you stupid Diana.", he said.
She laid her head on his shoulder. They called her name and they both stood, making their way to the back. They waited for the doctor to come in. After the doctor examined Diana.
"Are we ready to see baby Reigns?", she asked.
Both Diana and Roman nodded. They watched as the doctor pointed to the baby.
"Looks like you are just about a month along", she said.
She printed out the sonograms for them.
"I would say you are due around February", she said.
"Thank you doctor", Diana said.
Roman helped Diana. Making their way to his truck.
"I was thinking, we can do a nursery at my parents house and one at yours. I was looking into my school and they have a daycare center close by. I can take baby with me while you're in school.", he said.
She smiled.
"Sound good to you?", he asked.
"Sounds perfect", she said.
"I can't wait to find out what we're having", Roman said excited.
Diana smiled at his excitement.
Diana was almost three months now. Roman had started his classes already and Diana would be a junior in a week.
After class, he needed to speak to his professor. It would take him five years to get his Bachelor of Architecture Degree, another two to three years to get his Masters of Architecture Degree. He didn't have that kind of time. A baby was coming.
"Professor Cole, I was wondering if there was anything I could do to speed up my time", Roman said.
"Why the hurry?", he asked.
"I just, I have a baby coming soon and I don't have eight years. I need to get started as soon as possible. I already have my job in construction, I've been doing it for about two years. Its my summer job. My dad owns the company and he taught me", Roman said.
Cole nodded.
"That's good, they require a year of work in construction. A baby? You? But you're not even", he stopped.
"Yeah, my girl is almost three months", he said.
"Does she go to this school?", he asked.
"No. She's still in high school", Roman said.
Cole nodded. He saw Roman's need to hurry his time here.
"Are you taking construction management? That could really speed things along by the time you get your Bachelors degree", Cole said.
Roman handed him his classes. Cole nodded.
"You're taking all the right classes. Go to the front desk and tell them to add construction management. By the time you are ready for your Master, you'll only have to do one year.", Cole said.
Roman nodded.
"I know it's more added classes, but you need this.", Cole said.
"The faster I get this done, the faster I can support my family", Roman said.
Cole nodded.
"I like you Roman. I believe you can do this because you've got someone to fight for. If you need help studying or stuck on something, come and see me after class. I can help", Cole said.
"Thank you", Roman said.
Diana was starting school today. Her baby bump showing. She smiled.
"Diana, Roman is here", her mom called.
She grabbed her bag and made her way down. Roman smiled and placed his hand against her bump.
"Behaving?", he asked.
"Thankfully yes. I really don't want to puke on anyone at school on my first day", she said.
He laughed softly. They walked out and he opened the passenger side for her. Walking around, he drove her to school. His bag with books on the floor.
"You look tired", she said.
"I took an extra shift at work yesterday, but I'm good", he said.
She nodded.
"Are you still coming to my appointment today?", she asked.
He nodded.
"At four, right?", he asked.
She nodded.
"I have three classes today, I'll be done by then", he said.
She nodded and grabbed her bag as he approached the school. He parked on the curb. She leaned over and kissed his cheek.
"I'll see you later", she said, before getting off the truck.
He smiled. He watched her walk into the school and meet her friends.
Seth's album was almost done. He needed to record a few more songs. His phone started ringing again. Diana's name popped up. He hit ignore and looked at Dolph.
"You think you can get me a new phone and number?", he asked.
Dolph nodded.
"Yeah, sure", he said.
"Only give it to my parents. No one else", Seth said.
Dolph nodded.
Diana was almost six months. Their friends had gathered to watch the People's Choice awards on tv. They had announced Seth as a performer. His first album was dropping next month. He had a number one hit song on the radio. Roman sat beside Diana, rubbing her bump once before handing her the popcorn.
"You think he's any good?", Dean asked.
"I guess we'll see right", Victor said, his arm around Brie.
Diana had tried calling him once more, only for someone to say that the number had been disconnected. Sometimes she wondered if he thought about her or his baby. If he regretted not taking her with him. Then she thought about Roman and how much he loved this baby, even if it wasn't his. They've even slept together a few times during her pregnancy.
"There he is", Brie said.
Diana rubbed her bump, feeling the baby kick. She ignored Seth's singing and took Roman's hand, placing it on her bump.
"Baby's kicking", she said.
He smiled when he felt it.
"That's so cool", he said.
They didn't want to know what they were having till the baby shower/gender reveal.
"I can't wait till we find out what we're having", he said.
