Summerland: 15 Years Later

Chapter 3 - Christmas Eve: part 3

"I'm Pregnant." Susannah said.

"Oh my gosh! Congratulations!" Ava said, running over to her best friend and giving her a hug. Everyone else said their 'congratulations', and continued eating.

An hour later everyone had finished and the kids were playing, with the exception on Matt and Melissa who were outside making out. The kids were getting anxious, so the adults decided it was time to open presents. Everybody got 3 presents each. The kids got what they wanted, but Lexi had the best present of them all, well at least she thought she had the best present.

"Oh my god!" Lexi screamed as she opened one last small box. Inside were three tickets to a Hilary Duff concert, Lexi's favorite actress and singer.

"They're from everyone." Ava informed.

"Thank you, thank you, thank you!" Lexi said, hugging everyone. Time flew by, as all the adults were chatting, and the kids were busy with their gifts, and pretty soon it was time to go. Jay, Erika, and their family were the first to leave, followed by Bradin and Callie's family. Nikki, Cameron, and Melanie left right after Bradin and Callie, but Susannah and Jared stayed a little bit longer, mostly because Susannah wanted to chat with Ava. They went into the living room to talk.

"Susannah, I can't believe you're pregnant! How far along are you?"

"About two and a half months. I know it's not possible for us to figure out the gender of the baby yet, but I just know it's a girl. Women's intuition." Susannah said with a laugh. "Ava, can I ask you a question?"

"Of course, ask away."

"I want you to be the baby's godmother."

"Oh my gosh, Susannah. Oh course! Thank You! I'm so honored!" Ava said, giving her a hug.

"You're welcome. You're my best friend, who else would I pick?" Susannah said, returning the hug.

A little while later, Susannah and Jared left. The kids went to bed and Ava and Johnny were cleaning up the house.

"It was great seeing everybody today wasn't it?" Johnny asked Ava, who was picking up all the wrapping paper from the floor.

"Yeah, it was. I can't believe Susannah's pregnant! Did I tell you she asked me to be the baby's godmother?"

"No, Ava that's great." Johnny said walking over to Ava and giving her a hug. "Let's clean this up tomorrow. We might as well because there will be more messes tomorrow morning."

"Yeah you're right. Let's go to bed. I'm so tired!" Ava said in exhaustion. They got changed and got into bed. Ava fell asleep the instant her head hit the pillow.

2 weeks later:

Matt was glad he was off his punishment, but was still upset because Christmas break was over, and he had to return to school today. He walked downstairs to find only his father in the kitchen.

"Where is everyone?" Matt asked Jay.

"Your mom's upstairs with Nicholas and Lauren, and Alyssa already left for school.

"Okay, well I'm gonna start walking. I promised Melissa that I would meet her at the corner so we could walk together. Tell mom I said bye." Matt said, grabbing a banana from the counter, and leaving the house.

"Okay. Have a good day at school." Jay called to his oldest son.

A few minutes later, Matt arrived at the corner of his street and Melissa's street. He was a little early, so he just stood there, thinking. He was in a daze, and jumped when Melissa arrived and kissed him.

"Oh hey, babe. Sorry, I didn't hear you coming." Matt told Melissa. "Ready to go?" Matt asked, taking her hand in his, and started walking towards the school.

"Yeah, but I don't want to go back."

"It's okay, I won't let anything happen to you, okay? I promise." Matt told her.

"Okay." A few minutes later, the couple arrived at Playa Linda High School. Melissa saw a junior named Chris, who was the last person she wanted to see. She tightened her grip with Matt's hand. "Lets go." He said to her. They were too late; Chris spotted them and walked in front of them, blocking their way.

"Well, well, well, look who it is. Wanna go get drunk again, Melissa? I sure had fun with you." Chris said.

"Yeah, well I didn't." Melissa said, trying to walk away, but Chris stepped in front of her again.

"Hey, back off, and leave her alone." Matt said, stepping towards Chris.

"Is it my fault, that your slut of a girlfriend came to me when she was drunk at Greg's party?"

"You did not just call her a slut." Matt defended.

"Oh yeah? What if I did?"

I can't take this anymore; Melissa is not a slut. Matt thought as he punched Chris with all his strength.

By this time, everybody that was in the hallway was watching the fight. "Let's go." Matt said to Melissa. They walked to their grade's hallway, leaving Chris on the floor. Twenty minutes later, Matt and Melissa were in their 2nd period Math class, when the principal, Mrs. Rose, walked in.

"Excuse me, can I see Matthew Robertson please?" Mrs. Rose said, as Matt got up and walked outside of the classroom.

"Lets go to my office."

"Okay" Matt said in a confused voice.

Once they arrived in Mrs. Rose's office, Matt saw his mother sitting in her office with his little brother, Nicholas.

"Sit down, Matthew." Mrs. Rose said as Matt took a seat next to his mother.

"So. It has come to my attention that you were involved in a fight this morning. What happened?"

"I can't tell you."

"Can't tell me? Matthew why can't you tell me?"

"The part I can't tell you is the reason why I got into the fight. I promised that I wouldn't tell anyone."

"Matthew, if you don't tell me, you will be suspended for a week."

Matt looked over at his mother for sympathy, but all she showed was confusion and worry.

"Alright, if I tell you, can we get the person I promised's permission first?"

"Ok. Name?"

"M, Melissa Brookes."

Ooh! A cliffhanger. I love them! Why did Chris call Melissa a slut? What happened between Chris and Melissa? Look for Chapter 4 coming soon!