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Chapter 18

The Name Game

"My first day of school being pregnant" is all I can think as I walk into school with Sam next to me. Not that anyone knows, of course; hell, my parents still have no clue, and I have the brains to keep it that way for a while. Of course, Jared wants to announce to the whole world.

I have to admit I kind of miss Jared, after last night. He went off to phase, to tell the guys. I think he kind of missed being a wolf as well. So I have no idea how any of them took it.

"Oh look, there's Paul and Jared," Sam says, faking surprise

"Come on don't act like you don't like him."

"I do, Jared's nice."

"I'm talking about Paul," I whisper.

"Kimberly," Jared says, wrapping his arms around me and kissing me like no one is watching. I push him away after a second. Jared looks hurt.

"Remember what happened last time we were kissing at school?"

"Hey I'll take the punishment," Jared says, grinning.

"I'm sure you would," I say with a roll of my eyes, and turn to look at Paul, waiting to hear what he has to say about the baby.

"I guess...Congratulations," Paul says, shifting from one foot to another.

"Thanks," I mumble shyly.

"Yeah no problem. So, you looking forward to it?" Paul asks, struggling for the right words, and I instantly feel awkward. I mean, what did I expect? This whole thing is weird. Imprint or not, I'm still a teenager. Jared seems to be staring Paul down, who shrugs, looking confused

"Yeah, I'm looking forward to it, Paul," I manage to say.

"That's good. Jared is, you know. It's like a one happy parade in his mind," Paul says, smiling now, which makes him look handsome. I hope Sam notices.

Jared lightly punches him, blushing slightly.

The bell rings.

"English first," Jared says, smiling widely.

"Yeah," I grin back.

"See you two love birds," Sam says as she begins to walk off with Paul, who beams happily once he realises they're walking together.

"I could say the same to you," I retort.

Sam steps away from him straight away, causing Paul to frown, but he tries to act natural. I watch as they walk to class together, now rather awkwardly.

"How cute are they?" I can't help but say.

"Leave them alone. They'll work it out."

"I will, I'm just saying."

"I know you are"

"I'm not a meddler, Jared," I tell him.

"But with all the emotions you'll be having soon..."

"Are you saying I won't be able to handle them?"

"What? No, just that it'll be a change."

"I know that, I'm not stupid Jared," I huff.

"Hey it came out wrong," Jared says as he holds my hand tightly.

"I know," I agree, giving him a light kiss.

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Lunch can be summed up in one word: awkward.

All the guys would look at me, and blush like they knew what I had done. Which they did, but seriously, it was not making this easier. In fact, they all just ate their food for the most part, not bothering to talk with their mouths full for a change. It was so weird.

Jared of course is off in his happy world and doesn't seem to notice. Sam does though, she's been sticking with me a lot lately, I think to help me. But I get the feeling it also has something to do with the fact that Paul is near me, 'cause Jared is near me. Not that she'd ever admit that, of course. No way would she, but still, I get the feeling.

Embry is the only one who isn't bothered by it at all. In fact, he seems to like the idea. He keeps calling himself Uncle Embry and smiling brightly. I swear I'm not letting our child near him. God knows what he'll teach the poor kid.

"So have you thought of names?" Embry asks as he stuffs a chip in his mouth.

The others have muttered their congratulations and all that, but kept quiet about it. I have a feeling the whole thing makes them nervous or something.

"Not really," I admit.

"Well personally, I think the name Embry would be great, you know? Unique and all," Embry says, smiling widely.

"Maybe," I manage to say.

"A maybe? That's all I get, after all I do for you people? I helped Jared out big time when he first fell for you," Embry says, being careful not use 'imprinting' in front of Sam.

"What are you talking about?" I ask.

"Well remember when Jared thought you were into Nathan? He wouldn't sit next to you, the wuss. Anyway, I sat next to you, and didn't drop his name in conversation, didn't I?"

"You didn't speak to me, no. You said 'dumb doesn't work for me'," I say, frowning.

"I know, and it got you wondering, didn't it?" Embry says smugly.

"No, I remember being confused and deciding to hate you guys. And I called you stupid giants."

"Exactly."

"What?"

"You thought about Jared! I mean, hello? Stupid giant?"

Jared punches him and rolls his eyes.

"Anyway, as I was saying, what are you going to name the kiddo?"

"Max! You should name it Max," Max pipes up from the other end of the table.

Jared rolls his eyes.

"No come on! It's a bad-ass name."

"Who says bad-ass?" Jacob asks, laughing now. I silently thank Embry for making the awkwardness go away. Everything is back to normal, thank god. Well, almost normal anyway.

"Quil is a good name! I mean, I'm great with kids."

"Only 'cause you imprinted on one," Seth shoots back.

"What's 'imprint'?" Sam asks. The whole table goes quiet.

"You and me," I say, smiling.

"That makes no sense," Sam says.

"It will," Paul says.

"What about Seth?" Seth suddenly asks, changing the conversation back.

"Jacob is better."

"I think you mean Paul."

"If it's a girl, it should be Leah," Leah says smiling.

She's been in a even better mood ever since Davie decided to end up living here. I was pretty happy too - not that I ever really see him. I'm out with Jared, or he's out with Leah. Anyway, he's going to start school here tomorrow, I think. I know it's soon, but he's been doing the school thing from correspondence, and now he wants to go here. Which basically means he wants to spend more time with Leah.

"Yeah maybe," I manage to say to Leah.

"Yeah, it could be a girl guys," Leah says, smiling proudly.

"Embry could still work for a girl, since it's unique," Embry says again, beaming.

"Cough, cough, weird." Quil says, not actually coughing.

"Dude, your name's Quil!" Jacob says, laughing.

"Whatever," Quil mumbles, barely bothered.

The bell rings, and I rush to get away from all of them, before they all tell me that their names could also be girl names. They're freaks, I swear, and I'm not talking about the whole werewolf thing.

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"So Jared, seriously, what names do you like?" I ask, as we sit and watch some random movie at Jared's house. No-ones home.

"I don't really know," Jared says thoughtfully. "What about you? What names do you like?"

"Well, I thought maybe the middle name could be Samantha if it's girl," I admit.

"Yeah, middle names not bad. And if it's a boy, maybe Paul for the middle name?" Jared suggests with smile.

"That would be nice. How will Embry take it?" I ask, grinning.

"Not well. He'll probably rebel by corrupting our child."

"You know he will anyway."

"Yep," Jared sighs in agreement.

"I guess, but seriously, names..." I urge.

"I don't know. I want a name that means something. Like, maybe not after someone, but with a special meaning," Jared admits.

"That was really sweet, Jared," I say, and give him a kiss.

"Don't tell the guys, okay?"

"I won't" I tell him, and lean in for another kiss. "Does Sam count?" I ask.

"No why would she?"

"'Cause she might tell Paul."

"I don't think so, from what I hear they're just friends, if that. She's driving Paul insane, but he also seems calm about it. It's weird," Jared explains.

"That is odd."

"Anyway, what names do you think?"

"If it's a girl, a pretty name. And a guy, a strong name."

"Descriptive."

"Shut up!"

"Hey Kim, when are we going to tell our parents that you're pregnant?" Jared asks.

"You just did," a voice tells us, and we both turn in shock to see Jared's mum, beyond angry. Oh dear God, what is going to happen to me?

"Hey Miss Fuller," I manage to choke out.

"Kate," she greets.

"It's Kim," Jared corrects angrily.

"I don't care. But I do care that you just said you were pregnant with my sons child. Is it true?"

All I can do is nod my head.

"How could you let this happen Jared? I knew you liked this girl, but to destroy your whole life? What were you thinking?" Jared's Mum rants on.

"She's not ruining my life, she's making it!" Jared says sternly.

"Yes, now wait till you have to get up in the middle of the night to feed a screaming baby."

"She'll still be making it."

"When you're working two jobs Jared? Then what? Have you even thought about this?"

"Of course I've thought about it," Jared hisses.

"And what's your plan?"

"Well, I know lots of people that will help us out, and I'm good with my hands. I figure I could get a job around fixing stuff."

"So that's your big plan?"

"Yes."

"And you think that's going to work, do you? Looking for work as a 17 year old, and also a father?"

"Yep, I'm sure Sam can put in a good word for me around."

"What has Sam got to do with this Jared?"

"I was saying he'd help me out. He's a good guy."

"He' not a God, Jared, he can't get you out of this mess!"

"It isn't a mess!" Jared yells.

"Wait till the baby comes!"

"Mum I'm happy. I know we're young and it won't be easy, but we can do this."

"You don't know what you can do Jared. I don't want be the one raising this child when it gets too hard."

"It won't."

"How do you know that Jared?"

"I just do, okay?"

"You know what, Jared? If you think you can do this, that's fine, I'm not going to interfere," Jared's Mum says, throwing her arms up in the air.

"Are you kicking me out?" Jared asks tentatively.

"No Jared, I'm not. I'm just saying that this child is yours, and I'm going to act the way I would if you were thirty and having a child. You understand?"

"Yes," Jared says slowly.

"Good, now I think I need some time to think. Why don't you go tell Kim's parents the, um, news?" Jared's Mum says, clearly exhausted.

"Ok" Jared says, grabbing my hand and leading me outside.

"That went okay" I say, finally able to speak.

"You reckon?"

"I mean, she wasn't happy, but she wasn't that cruel."

"Kim, you have to remember my Mum's not evil, she's just angry and confused."

"Why?"

"Dad left her, you know. She's not over that yet. And then I joined a 'gang' and I started sneaking out. At least, that's how she sees it," Jared says with a sigh.

"You know Jared?"

"What?"

"Your Mum reminds me of Leah. I just hope she finds her Davie."

"Me too," Jared says, and then kisses me lightly, and even though it was a good kiss, all I could think is that we had to tell my mother and Davie next.

Authors Note

So there you go I tried to make this as realistic as possible you know like no one just accepted that fact Kim got pregnant so young, oh and tell me ideas for Baby names I'd love to hear them also one last thing how do you think Kim's family should react and what about Jared's Dad and Kim's of course he will find out. Should I even make him care thanks again for all the reviews they make my day