CHAPTER 22-Jimmy returns

Ellie POV

I had no idea getting married could ruin my life. I just thought I was going to start a little family with Sean. But now I realize that I'm giving up my dream wedding, my hopes for a career, and my freedom. I knew I would be breaking Sean's heart, but I couldn't give my entire life away. It had to end. I walked to Sean's house later that day.

"Hey, there's Mrs. Cameron!" he said happily.

"Why do you assume I'm going to take your name?" I asked.

"Uh, I don't." he said.

"Because I'm still my own person. I may be carrying your daughter, but that doesn't mean I'm giving up my life for you." I said.

"Ellie, I'm not asking you to do that. I love you. I'm not some macho control freak. You can still do everything you want." He said.

"Oh god. I'm sorry. I'm such a spaz," I said.

"It's okay. Pregnant women can have mood swings." Sean said softly.

Sean kissed me and carried me to the couch so I could sleep. I sighed with satisfaction. I was so stupid for doubting Sean. He was my future husband, and the father of my baby. I trusted him.

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Manny POV

I was at my locker when I felt a tap on my shoulder. I turned around to discover Jimmy's happy face leaning into mine. I felt his lips hungrily kiss me.

"Jimmy, I missed you." I said softly.

"I missed you too." He whispered.

I laced my fingers through his and looked into his eyes.

"No hot LA girls?" I asked sweetly.

"No. Especially since I had a hot Canadian girl at home." Jimmy said.

I giggled and kissed him.

"Jimmy, I love you so much." I said.

"I love you too." Jimmy said.

I looked over Jimmy's shoulder as he bent down to kiss me. Spinner was a few feet away, looking hurt. Seeing him so vulnerable kind of made me want him again. I closed my eyes and hugged Jimmy back. I had to forget Spinner. I just had to.

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Kate POV

I was on my way to lunch when Craig came up behind me and kissed my cheek.

"Hey." I said.

"Hey. So what happened yesterday?" he asked.

"Well, Ellie and Sean are getting married, if that's what you mean." I said.

"What? Are they insane?" he asked.

"Relax. I'm making sure it will never happen. With the help of Paige. If anybody can make Ellie feel bad about her decision, it's her." I said.

We walked up to the table where Ellie, Ashley, and Paige were sitting.

"So, Hun, let's see the rock." Paige said.

Ellie flashed her simple wedding band.

"Either that's the smallest diamond ring ever or Sean's cheap." Paige said.

"Sean did the best he could." Ellie replied rudely.

"Whatever." Paige said.

Paige got up and left as Sean came up to us and sat next to Ellie. I leaned over and whispered in Craig's ear.

"Talk to Sean." I said.

Craig nodded and we both left Ellie and Sean alone.
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Craig POV

I love Kate, but I'm not sure if it's her place to break Sean and Ellie up. But I wasn't going to say anything. I didn't want to ruin anything in our relationship. I followed Kate outside the cafeteria and to her locker. She sighed as she sorted through her books. I massaged her shoulders.

"Hey, relax. Everything will work out." I said.

Kate turned in my arms and hugged me.

"I know you're right. Anyway, I have a surprise for you." She said.

"What is it?" I asked.

"Oh no. You have to wait till tonight. When I come over and make out with you in your garage." Kate said seductively.

"Okay, sounds like a plan." I said.

I grinned at her as she leaned in for a kiss. We were about a centimeter apart when she pulled back.

"I think we should save it for tonight." She said.

I groaned in frustration as she laughed. God, I love that girl.

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Sean POV

I was finally turning my life around. Ellie and I were going to get married, and I was going to have a daughter. The only problem was money. After a lot of thinking, I decided the best thing was to get a full-time job and drop out of school. Ellie was starting the process of moving in, so I was going to tell her tonight. One of us was going to have to make money for the baby. Ellie walked in with a big suitcase. I ran over to her and took it.

"Ellie, you shouldn't be carrying these heavy things when you're pregnant." I said.

"Well, I had to come over and move into my perfect boyfriend's house." Ellie said.

"Soon to be perfect husband." I replied.

I leaned in for a kiss, but stopped. I had more important things to do.

"Ellie, I have something to tell you." I said.

"Really? What is it?" she asked.

"I'm dropping out of school and I've got a new job." I said.

"You're kidding, right?" she asked.

"No...I, I have a great job. It pays great, Ellie. This way we can take care of our daughter. You can be the genius, get a scholarship, go to college, get a nice job with Caitlin Ryan, etc. I can just make the money till that day comes. We're going to be dirt poor, but we'll have each other." I said.

Ellie smiled and nodded.

"Okay. I just...can't believe how mature you are about this." Ellie said softly.

I kissed her on the lips

"I will always be mature about this Ellie." I said.

"Right. So let's get me unpacked." She said.

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