I don't own One Tree Hill or any of the Characters or Flashbacks, just my plot.
Alyssa groaned, leaning over the toilet as another wave of nausea came. This just wasn't normal. It hadn't stopped, and she'd been this way for over three weeks. Torture like this brought a whole new meaning to the word "late." It really wasn't very fair, and who would've guessed that all this crap had any plausible reason? No one would've, because it didn't. She rustled through the wastebasket, finally fishing out the pregnancy test and the box. The negative was just as evident, but when she looked at the back of the box she groaned. "USABLE UNTIL 9/12/2019." This was over a year obsolete. Anna had a doctor's appointment at a small clinic this afternoon to get checked out, and since she'd said that things had been kind of slow at the office, maybe they would agree to check her out too. The thought of possibly being pregnant made her shudder... she wasn't ready for this! She'd just barely gotten through her rebel punk/goth stage, and she still had at least seven more months before she even started looking at colleges. She picked up the phone hesitantly. "Come on, there's no other way you're going to know for sure. Besides, you should be there for Anna right now." "Hello?" answered in a groggy voice. "Wow, you don't sound like you're too much better for the wear either," Alyssa replied. "I got some anti-nausea tablets, and they work, but they knock me out. Jake stays over on the weekends and comes by after school to take care of me, but there's only so much he can do, you know?" "Yeah, I know where you're coming from. Look, the pregnancy test I took wasn't exactly... accurate, so it turns out I need to get retested since I'm still late and I've been getting really bad morning sickness. Since you have a doctor's appointment today, do you want me to take you? That way you don't have to go alone and I can get checked out too." "Why didn't you just say so? Jake's coming too, but with you there I know I'll feel better." "What the heck? Why don't we just have Adam come too?" Alyssa said lightly, throwing her hands up. "Are you sure? I mean, the last time we talked you sounded like you didn't want to tell him even if you were pregnant, and now you just want to tell him everything when you're not even sure?" "Time is of the essence, and this way he'll have awhile to get used to it. Besides, I really want to be there for you since your mom and dad are coming home from their honeymoon tonight." "Yeah; I mean, Jake is gonna be there when we tell them, but I think that I should give them a chance to get settled in and everything first." "Just make sure you tell them before you start to show obviously," Alyssa said with an exasperated air. "Well what about you? You're the one who said your parents are gonna kick you out if they find out," Anna countered. "Actually, I've been saving up my money, and I have enough for a small apartment near to you guys. I talked to the current owner, and I'm going to see it today." "Wow, you've really thought this out, haven't you?" "Yeah, totally; I mean, there's nothing more important to me than making sure that this works out in the end." After a few minutes they hung up so that they could get to school on time.
Jake picked her up that morning, just like he had been doing ever other morning. When school had started he'd picked her up, just not ever day. It was like they could give each other more breathing room. Now they were really close, though, and neither of them felt even a little smothered. "So how's it going this morning, beautiful?" he said lightly as he opened up the trunk. She dumped her backpack in with a thud and said in the same playful voice, "Good enough to know that if you don't get a move on we're going to be insufferably late for school." "Seriously, though, how are you?" "I'm fine, okay? I don't get why you have to badger me so much!" Anna made her way to her side of the car and slammed the door shut, covering her face with her hands. "I'm doing everything I can, okay? No caffeine, all the right foods, not as much fatty stuff. The morning sickness is getting better and I just want a little space." Jake ran his hand through his hair, thinking back to all the other times when she'd behaved in a variety of ways with tons of different emotions: crying because she didn't have any more chocolate ice cream in the freezer, laughing when she was done throwing up, getting mad at Adam when he told her she looked sick. He knew he needed to be understanding, but it still irritated him every once in awhile. "Okay, look, I apologize. Can we just get going?" Instantly, he saw some of the old Anna when she nervously nibbled on her index fingernail. "I'm so, so sorry. That was really rude of me. I just keep on having these wicked mood swings... that isn't a good excuse, though. I guess I'm just trying to find a good balance, and I apologize for dragging you into my hormonal imbalance." He laughing and gave her a small kiss, assuring her everything was okay. They drove off to school, picking Adam up on the way. He still hadn't gotten back in his mother's good graces after wrecking his car, so it was walking, taking the bus, or getting a ride to school for him.
The four of them sat in the car, the two guys up front and the girls in the back seat. Adam had been in a state of shock since Alyssa told him, and they were both back there sulking because there wasn't any more triple fudge brownie ice cream at the store, and it seemed that chocolate was their major craving. Instead of talking about their respective situations, they just sat in the car staring out the windows while Jake drove.
The clinic was nice. Everything was neat and put-together, and they had a nice selection of magazines: sports magazines for Adam and Jake, and parenting magazines for Alyssa and Anna. The two best friends sat their comparing notes. "Did you know that a baby doesn't usually start teething until five to seven months? Sometimes it'll start a little late, like eight months or something, though," Anna said randomly. Alyssa nodded in interest, then added, "It says here that you should actually breast feed instead of using formula, because it's easier for the baby to adjust to everything and they don't have to use some kind of special, expensive formula." When she said that, Adam coughed, and then the doctor came out. "Anna Scott and Alyssa, please?" The two of them squeezed each other's hands and entered the room. After the doctor assured Anna that everything checked out fine, he started examining Alyssa. "To be honest, young lady, you are most likely pregnant. We'll run a urine sample test and a blood test just to be sure, of course. Because our clinic is used to dealing with this type of thing, we'll be able to get you the results in twenty minutes." Alyssa exhaled and started crying softly, covering her face while her shoulders trembled. Anna patted her back sympathetically and said softly, "You know, I was thinking about what you said. You're my best friend in the whole world, and I don't want you staying in some apartment. If mom's okay after I tell her everything and she doesn't kick me out, than I was thinking that maybe you could come and stay in the guest room. It's practically your second room anyway since you're at my house so many weekends." "That sounds really nice, and if your mom does kick you out, than you can come and room at the apartment with me." The two girls laughed and sat waiting. "You are definitely pregnant, and it looks as if you're both about a month along. With two months left in your first trimester, you can expect heat flashes, some cramps and back aches, morning sickness, occasional dizzy spells, and sensitivity to more exotic or unusual smells." The two of them nodded, and after they paid the doctor, they left.
Jake and Adam stood up simultaneously. "Everything checked out fine," Anna said, and Jake came over and gave her a kiss on the forehead, holding her close. "I'm pregnant," Alyssa said, her tears having dried up. The father of her baby nodded uncertainly, and then he said quietly, "My dad left me when I was little. I don't intend to do the same thing to my kid. I'm gonna stay here with you and help you get through this, and if everything's okay with the baby, then after you have it and everything, I want us to get married." Alyssa covered her mouth and looked at him, shocked. "Are you sure about this? I mean, what if we hate each other? What if I'm a terrible mother?" "You'll be the best mother ever, and I could never hate you. Now, before I start seriously doubting your commitment, tell me you'll marry me," he said, giving her a pleading look. Alyssa rose up about a centimeter, and with a face full of dignity and radiating with happiness, she replied, "Adam James, I look forward with great anticipation to being you wife. Yes, I will marry you." They kissed each other, and then they received a round of hugs from Jake and Anna. The four of them walked out to the car, laughing and smiling. "Do you think it's weird that we're all getting married when we're only sixteen?" Anna asked with curiosity. "No, I don't as a matter of fact," Alyssa spouted off, and they all started laughing again. When they finally got home, they ordered pizza and got lots of triple fudge brownie ice cream and celebrated. The guys left at about seven, and the girls got ready to go and meet Lucas and Peyton at the airport. "What if my dad hates me and my mom calls me a hoe and a slut and they throw me out on the curb?" Anna said with worry. "Your parents couldn't do that if they tried. You're their very favorite firstborn daughter in the whole world, and plus, I don't care that your mother is this close to being my mom and I consider her such, if she calls you a slut I will make sure she doesn't get away alive." With that bit of relief, they drove off the airport.
Lucas watched Peyton sleep, fingering a tendril of springy blond hair. She was the love of his life, and they were going to have a baby soon. Anna was great, and he couldn't believe how lucky he was to have a daughter like her. As much as he loved her, though, he was hoping in his heart of hearts that Peyton would have a boy this time. It might help Anna to feel less threatened, and it might give him the chance to be the dad he'd never gotten in Dan. The plane was ready to land, and he couldn't wait to see what Anna and Alyssa had up their sleeve. The last time they'd talked to her a couple days ago she'd said that she had a big surprise for them. When the flight attendant announced they should get ready for landing, he decided to wake his wife up. "Hey, Peyt, the flight's almost over. Time to get up." She yawned and stretched, and then she leaned over and kissed him. "Luke, I know I'm putting you in an uncomfortable position, but could you get my carry-on? I'm really, really tired." He put his arm around her shoulders when she settled in and said playfully, "So this is what being a married man with a pregnant wife gets me? Carrying extra bags? Of course I'll do it though. Are you sure you can make it out without help?" He said, giving her a look of mock concern. "Be careful, mister. You're treading on dangerous ground. Yes, I will be able to heave my humungous body out of my seat and keep it balanced until we get to the car." He gave her a skeptical glance as they landed. After they finally got clearance to head out, the two of them made their way in the gate. "Anna!" Peyton squealed when she saw her daughter. The two of them hugged, and then Anna hugged Lucas while Peyton hugged Alyssa. "You look great, you guys! How was everything?" Anna asked enthusiastically. "It was great. It really couldn't have been better. Your dad and I have something to tell you." Her daughter waited expectantly, and the two exclaimed at the same time, "We're pregnant!" Anna looked a little shocked, and Alyssa replied sarcastically, "Please tell me Mr. Scott isn't pregnant too. I don't think it'll look good on his rep." Everyone burst out laughing, and Anna shot her friend a thank-you.
When they got back to the house, the four of them sat down. After a few minutes, Anna said slowly, "Mom, what would you think of having another baby around the house? Besides my little sister or brother, I mean; you know, like somebody else's kid." "Well, I love babies, but I'm not quite sure what you're getting at," Lucas answered with a puzzled expression. "Well, since Anna's really scared and I'm getting jittery myself, I'll answer for you. We're pregnant. Both of us, that is. Don't worry, though; not by each other and not by the same guy. They are best friends, though. You really don't want to know that, though, at least that's my impression." Mr. and Mrs. Scott looked at each other in shock. "The dad's are Jake and Adam, right?" Lucas said slowly. The two nodded. "They're going to do the right thing by you, right?" They both nodded. "They proposed to us, and we accepted," Anna added in. "Well, then, I think we should all get to bed and get a good night's sleep," Peyton said complacently, patting Anna's knee as she got up. "Can Alyssa stay her until after the baby's born?" Anna asked. "Of course. The three of us together will make it easier, as long as you don't mind, Luke." "I'm okay with the idea, as long as I'm allowed to steer clear on your really bad days," he replied. "Sure," they all answered. "You mean, you guys aren't even shocked?" "Honey, the doctor's office called us and told us about you guys earlier today. We already knew. We had time to hash it out and think about it, and we're okay with everything now. Let's get to bed." The four of them went into their rooms, and that was the last that was spoken about it that night.
Wow, so short! A little unbelievable too. I was just trying to think of a scene, and I couldn't picture anything I liked. So this is it! Read, Review, and Request! OnTheOutsideLookingIn