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A/N - As always, any mention of the bg zombies is credited to CallMeLy! She's brilliant and gracious enough to let me use them in fics, so I try my best to get their characterization as close to their personalities as possible!

Now back to the fic! Enjoy!

Normal POV

Eliza marched up to the group of cheerleaders with two zombie girls of the Terrible Trio in tow. Riza and Zadie looked just about as happy as Eliza was, which equal out to a whopping zero on the scale of one being pissed off and ten being cheer squad ready.

"Things have gone too far, Bree. We need to do something about this." She demanded. Bree turned to look at her with crossed arms and an uncharacteristic scowl written on her face. Her fellow cheerleaders, Keira and Jessica, matched her displeasure with their frowns.

"I agree. Have you heard what they've been saying about Addy? It's absurd!" She fumed.

"I heard some human say they didn't know who the father was!" Zadie shouted angrily.

"I heard a girl say she cheated on Zed with another football player!" Keira added in disbelief.

"Who do these grugzat roskas (stupid humans) think they are?!" Riza yelled in frustration. Zadie nodded while the other cheerleaders chimes in with their agreeances and anger, though they had no idea that Riza had just called humans stupid.

"We need to do something. Zed's gonna get suspended, or worse, if one more human makes an obnoxious comment about Addison." Eliza said, then starts to ponder. Bree does the same.

"What if," Bree starts, "we throw a surprise pep rally?" She suggests with a raised brow. "All we need is a little distraction for Principal Lee and Coach." Eliza smirks.

"I think I know just the thing."

XxX

Bree had convinced Principal Lee to let them hold a last minute pep rally just before their last classes of the day, which all of them were perfectly fine with. They only needed a few minutes to strike fear into these bitches anyways.

"What?! I'm not leaving Addy alone at the pep rally! Are you kidding me?!" Zed exclaimed his disbelief that Eliza was even suggesting it. "What do you need me to distract Principal Lee and Coach for anyways? What are you scheming." Zed stated more than asked this time as he narrowed his eyes accusingly. Eliza stuck her nose in the air as if she were actually offended by his implication, though he was usually right when she was up to something.

"I don't know what you're talking about! Besides, haven't you been meaning to talk to Coach about some, football thing, or whatever?" She questioned, knowing full well what Zed had been talking about for weeks to her. She saw his face perk up at the mention of a chance to present his case that he'd almost forgotten about, due to all of the recent developments in his relationship.

Zed pondered on her proposal. "I guess it would be the perfect opportunity to pitch my idea." Then he paused as his expression shifted to concern. "But I can't just leave Addy alone like that." He told her solemnly.

"You think I'd let her be harassed by a bunch of bimbos? I'm offended." Eliza smirked with a raised brow. Zed chuckled and ran a hand through his hair.

"Ok ok! I'll do it! But what's all this about anyways? What are you scheming?" He asked almost accusingly. Eliza's smirked with a mischievous glint in her eyes.

"I just need a little time to get a message out to the humans." She said confidently. Zed finally understood what she was getting at and his face softening towards his childhood friend.

"Thanks E." He thanked sincerely. Eliza just waved him off.

"Don't get all sentimental on me! I can't let my best friend get expelled for going all zombie on some dumb ass humans. And there's not a lot Addison can do to defend herself. So, I can handle these bitches for her." She said, then turned to walk away. "You can thank me later!" Zed rolled his eyes.

"Hey! I'm trying to thank you now! Don't walk away!" He exclaimed as he chased after her down the hallway.

XxX

Everything was working out perfectly. With Addison out of commission, Bree was named the Cheer Captain for the remainder of the year since she was under Addison as Assistant Captain anyways. She had taken Addy's spot in the center and the others easily adjusted from there.

Addison eagerly sat right up front to cheer on her team from the safety of the bleachers with Zed and Eliza on either side of her. Riza and Zadie perched right behind the three as a barrier from the humans who liked to harass their white haired companion. Izabelle, the other component of the Terrible Trio, had discussed the situation with her boyfriend, Zeke, and got him and his buddies on board. They were sitting on either side of the bleachers on the ends near the front rows.

Eliza glanced over at Zed and gave him a nod. He knew that was his cue to create the distraction for the adults to let her plan roll into motion. He leaned down and whispered into Addy's ear.

"Hey, I gotta go talk to Coach for a few minutes. I'll be right back, ok?" But Addison grabbed his sleeve before he could even get up.

"W-what?! Can't it wait?" He could feel her beginning to panic. He smiled and kissed her forehead.

"I'll be right back! Eliza'll be here to keep you safe! Everything's fine." He assured her, pressing his forehead against hers. Addison thought it over for a second before taking a deep breath, nodding her agreement. "That's my girl." He praised as her anxiety settled. He gave her a quick peck on the lips and he was gone.

She watched as he gestured for Principal Lee and Coach to talk with him. It looked like he motioned that it was too loud to talk there and to go somewhere else? They seems to agree as they filed out of the gym. Zed took one last glance back at her. Eliza giving him a thumbs up behind Addison before he turned to follow them out.

Eliza noticed how Addison just gazed after the now gone Zed and gently placed a hand on her shoulder. Addison jumped at the contact but quickly recovered and turn, forcing a fake smile at her zombie friend. Eliza returned a soft smile.

"Hey! You don't need to be nervous! I got this!" She assured. Addison giggled.

"I'm not nervous! Why would I be nervous?" She denied still smiling. Eliza frowned.

"Ok. I've had enough." She said loudly, standing promptly. "Cut the music!" She yelled. Addison was in shock at her outburst. All the students stared in disgust at the zombie who interrupted their pep rally. Riza and Zadie stood as well and flanked Eliza's sides.

Bree nodded for her cheerleader to pause in place, two girls held their positions as three of the boys each held them safely up in the air. All the unoccupied cheerleaders glared out at their peers. Bree joined Eliza and the other two zombies in the middle of the floor, followed by two more cheerleaders. None of the females looking pleased at the sea of students.

When the music stopped and the confused murmuring quieted, Eliza spoke up again.

"Listen up! I'm only gonna say this once! So you all better listen closely!" She yelled. The room was eerily quiet as the teens listened in fear of the zombie. Izabelle and Zeke stood casually and walked to block the exit on their side while Fritz and Diaz did the same on the other side, all crossing their arms over their chests as they glared warningly at the crowd warningly.

Addison was still shocked as she watched the hostility rise from all the zombies and cheerleaders in the room.

"I assume you've all heard the news about my friend and his girlfriend. Because majority of you have been making nasty, rude comments about them. But," she plastered the most threatening smile Addison had ever seen onto her face before continuing, "if I hear about my peppy friend being upset over one of your comments or looks again, I will personally make sure you regret ever opening your mouth!" Addison shook her head to snap out of her shock and jumped to her feet to rush up to her friends.

"Eliza, what are you doing? This isn't the way to stop their bullying!" She scolded.

"But they need to know it's not ok! Not only for you, but for the baby!" Eliza argued.

"I know. And I'm working on not stressing about it." Bree shifted in shame as Addy's eyes shift around all her cheer friends and zombies. Her face softened with a mix of gratefulness and sadness. "I'm so happy that I have such great friends like you to stand up for me, but you don't have to." She then turned to address her peers.

"I know that this situation is different for everyone. Hell, it's different for me and Zed, for sure!" She joked, letting out a laugh that seemed to lighten the room's mood slightly. "And either of us will be more than happy to talk with any of you who are curious or, confused, or nervous, or whatever!"

Tears began to prick her eyes when she thought of being someone's role model someday, her baby's role model. She placed both hands gently over her stomach, the first time she's shown any move publicly to indicate it's all real. Not some nonexistent rumor to get more attention.

"I'm pregnant with my zombie boyfriend's baby. We've been dating, unofficially, since the first day we met. Our first day of high school." She smiled as she remembered their meeting in the Safe Room. "And, no, this wasn't planned. But it doesn't change the fact that we're both excited and happy for our future. Together." Then her smile faded as a stern frown took its place. "Some of the things said about me and Zed have been horrible. And have really hurt me, upsetting him in the process. Just remember that words sometimes hurt worse than a punch."

Just then, the sound of the side doors opened. Everyone's eyes shoot towards the now presence. Zed was sheepishly standing behind Principal Lee and Coach who both had surprised looks on their faces.

"What's going on here?" She demands. Eliza steps forward to block Addison.

"I was, um," she didn't have an excuse. Addison pushed past Eliza and took a few steps forward.

"We're not going to lie. I was talking with the school about my condition and how to address me without gossiping behind my back. I think we're all on the same page now." She assured her. Principal Lee raised a brow, then turned to the bleachers who were all quiet and looked ashamed.

"Hmm. I see." She stepped next to Addison in the middle of the gym floor. "You could have just asked you know." She said, giving her a wink and smile. Addison smiled wide and let out her relieved laugh. Principal Lee turned to the student body. "I hope you received some valuable information! If you have a problem, you're best to come see me!" She gave them a pointed look. "Go enjoy the rest of your day! You're dismissed!" She said, a few woots and hollers were heard along with laughter as the students started to file out to head home for the day. Then she turned back towards Addison just as Zed reached them.

"You're very brave to speak in front of the whole student body about this." She praised. Addison shook her head and hugged Zed's side.

"My friends were all backing me up! I never would have even done it if it weren't for their support!" She said with a smile. The older woman smiled proudly.

"Zed! We're going for ice cream! You and Addison wanna come?" Zed's running back teammate, Eric, called with a group mixed with football players, cheerleaders, and zombies gathered together. The couple turned back to the adult they were talking to.

"You kids go! Have fun with your friends!" She shooed them encouragingly. Zed and Addison smile at each other before jogging over to the group. Some humans approached the couple to ask questions as they walk and apologize for hurting their feelings, which they gladly accepted and forgave.

Coach walked up beside Principal Lee and watched the group slowly make their way out of the gym.

"They're some good kids." He commented. She hummed her agreement.

"They have guts too." She added. He chuckled.

"I think we knew that since day one of their freshman year!" He laughed. She rolled her eyes.

"Don't remind me." She joked as she walked away.

XxX

Addison's POV

"Bye guys! See you at school tomorrow!" Zed exclaimed.

I waved with a half smile and continued walking, my eyes heavy with exhaustion. And Zed could obviously feel it since he made me stop to look at him.

"Are you ok? Do you want me to carry you?" He offered. I shake my head and grab his hand.

"No, I wanna walk with you." I say quietly as I pulled him along. He frowned but didn't argue as he walked alongside me. Our walk is quiet, the sun starting to set on Seabrook as we turned onto my street. But Zed couldn't take it anymore.

"Are you sure you're ok baby?" He asked in concern. I sighed with a tired smile.

"Yes, Zed. I'm good." I confirm, stopping in the driveway and wrapping my arms around his torso comfortingly. He does the same and pouts down at me. I roll my eyes and grab his neck to pull him down for a kiss. A passionate kiss. That neither were ready to end as the porch light flickered.

I giggle with my lips still on his. The corners tugging up into a smile too as his forehead drops to lightly thud into mine, resting there begrudgingly as we procrastinate heading to the front door.

"We gotta go in." I knowingly tell him. He sighed dramatically but nods.

We open the door and walk in hand-in-hand, my parents in the kitchen. "Addison, Zed. Could you come here please?" My mom calls. My brows furrow as I look up at Zed worriedly. He gives me a reassuring smile. We entered the kitchen and my mom and dad were double teaming the dishes while Zed and I stood across the bar.

Mom looks up with her yellow gloves and dish brush while Dad finished drying the plate he'd been working on. Mom's face softens but she seems concerned.

"Zed. Honey. Don't you think your father and sister miss you?" She says. Zed seems surprised and like he had a realization all at once. "I mean, you're welcome to stay here as much as you want, but," she paused and looked between Dad and I, "I know we'd be missing Addy if she were gone for almost two weeks. It's not like we are going to have much more time with you here after all." She finished, giving him the option but also something to think about. Her eyes becoming teary as she turned away to hide her soft cry. Dad was right beside her in a second for comfort.

I took the opportunity to pull Zed away as well. "Hey. You alright?" I ask softly. He blinks out of his daze to look at me.

"Y-yeah! Sorry." He replies, still completely distracted.

"Maybe," I start and almost regret saying anything, "you should go back home for a few nights." Immediately, a wave of panic engulfs me. His eyes are wide and with lightning speed he pulls me into his arms.

"I- No, Addy. How could I leave you alone? What if something happens? I-I can't." He rushed out in a panic. I rub his back soothingly.

"Hey, hey. It's ok. Nothing's gonna happen." I assure him gently. He stands up and looks down at me with his worried eyes. "I'm just gonna be laying here sleeping anyways!" I tease. He chuckles and runs his hand through his hair.

"I guess I do miss Zoey and Pops." He admits. I smile up at him.

"You should go spend a little time with your family!" I tell him in excitement, though I secretly feel a little jealous that they'll be getting more time with him this evening than I will.

"You are my family now." He says, his tone filled with love and adoration. My heart melts.

"Aw! Babe!" I coo, pulling him in for another kiss. He chuckles and gladly kisses me back. After a couple of light smooches, we head for the front door. I stop and smiled up shyly at him.

"You can come here in the morning to walk to school together if you want?" I offer, hoping he'd agree and not just want to meet up at school. He scoffed.

"Like I'd miss spending the morning with my favorite girl!" He teased, leaning in to brush our noses together. I giggle and catch his lips before he can pull back, bringing a hand to caress his face.

"I'll miss you." I whisper. He smiles.

"I'll definitely miss you more." He teases. I shake my head and kiss him again before he opens the door to leave. I lean on the frame and watch him as he skips down the steps.

"Be careful!" I call. He turns and blows a kiss to me before running in the direction of home. I giggle and close the door, locking it behind me.

"Mom? Dad? I'm exhausted, I'm gonna go to bed! Goodnight!" I yell from the bottom of the steps.

"Goodnight Addy!" Both my parents reply.

I get to my room and I don't even turn on the lights. I plop face down on the bed, the mattress bouncing lightly from my weight. I sigh happily. Since when has my bed been so comfy? The only thing that would make it even better would be having my favorite zombie to cuddle with.

Then a thought hits me. I'm about to have two favorite zombies who share my whole heart. I curl under the covers and hug myself around my torso. I already feel so much love for this little baby and they're probably about the size of a peanut inside me.

I sigh again and my body relaxes further as my groggy mind slips into a dreamland.