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Anthony's face, was bright with excitement as he took in my face. I took off full speed towards him, my arms opened wide. As soon as I was near enough to him I launched, flinging my self into his arms.

His body was different, bulkier, more muscular, and hot. He wrapped his arms around me in a stiff embrace, after all he was an avian even if he had once been my best friend and my first love. He pulled back as soon as he felt my strangely shaped body, and gasped, in a shaky breath. The smile disappeared off of my face, and my hand instantly went to my stomach. He glanced down, plastering a phony smile on his lightly tanned face.

"Cori, Wow, It…Its so good to see you." He stuttered slightly, unsure of what to say.

I smiled brightly back at him, my smile completely real.

"Anthony…" was all I said. I couldn't seem to get anything else out of my mouth, that was beginning to hurt from the jaw breaking grin. "Wow, Anthony.!"

I flung my self at him again, snuggling my face into his chest and inhaling his sent. It was different, he smelt overly clean, like raspberries and mint, It burnt my nose, and I pulled back quickly. He laughed at my embarrassing enthusiasm, and ruffled my hair that had grown down to my waist. Much longer than when he had last seen me.

"hahaha…" he laughed out loud in a low, friendly chuckle, "Little cori, Wow you so…so big, so…just wow!!" He smiled, a true smile, and laughed again.

I had almost forgotten that aleya had been with me, and she was now standing about six feet away, looking completely bewildered, and slightly irritated. I giggled, blushing pink. I waddled over to her, grabbing her hand and pulling her back to where Anthony was standing. Anthony stiffened as soon as he took in Aleyas appearance. Her long black hair, bright green boa eyes, and revealing dancer clothing. I sighed at there nervousness, and wrapped my arm around Aleyas waist. Anthony winced as I did so.

"Anthony, This is Aleya, My best friend." I turned smiling at her, before gesturing towards Anthony "And Aleya this is Anthony, the best childhood friend you could ever wished for." I giggled turning to punch Anthony lightly in the shoulder.

Aleya attempted a smile before turning toward me, and saying in a hushed voice, only loud enough for Anthony, Aleya and I to hear.

"Ummm…Im sorry to rain on you parade, but ummm, cori don't you think you should explain, you ummm." she cleared her throat, chancing a nervous glance at Anthony, before laying a hand on my stomach. "condition." she finished quietly.

I sighed knowing it was coming sooner or later, and sooner was better than later, I turned toward Anthony with a pleading look, begging him to understand.

"Yeah, I guess I should." I looked straight in anthonys eyes, "What do you want to know?"

He looked taken aback by my openness for a moment, before regaining his composure.

"Well, ummmm…When did it happen, how far along are you?" He looked embarrassed, for even asking, and I tried to assure him that it was okay by smiling a warm smile.

"hmmmm…About four and a half months ago." I answered, confident that he would understand.

"So you and Kimber got married then, when do I get to see him, How did he take it?" He asked me a smile on his face, expecting a perfect innocent answer. I looked down trying to hide my face, I fiddled with the hem of my sleeve, and bit my lip, before looking up.

"No, We never got married…" I continued to fidget as, Aleya wrapped her arm around me in a comforting embrace.

"Wait, you never got married, then…you mean…Its not his?" He whispered, moving forward, his voice accusing. He saw the answer in my eyes, and in my lack of answer, and he sighed frustrated. "well, Then whose is it?"

"His…his names Urban." I said his name slowly and quietly, trying to make it sound as good as possible. He took in my facial expression, my baggy dancer attire, and Aleyas vice like grip around my waist, and It all seemed to click for him.

"CORI!" he gasped, in shock, "You didn't, a serpent…a dancer!" she said the word like a swear, and aleya tensed, letting out a low hiss. But Anthony composed him self quickly. He sighed, taking my hand.

"Even though I don't exactly agree with your…decision…If your happy, I'm happy." He smiled, even though it was small, and squeezed my hand.

"Thank you Anthony, Im very happy." She sniffed trying not to cry, and returned his squeeze.

"Do you love him?" He asked quietly, almost a whisper, his voice full of unexplainable sadness.

I wiped my eyes, laying my head on Aleyas shoulder, whispering a quiet but sure response . "More than anything."