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Chapter Eight

It's been 3 months since Nathan and I went on that so called 'date'. I just don't understand why people don't get that we're just friends! Nathan makes it clear to me that we're only friends. We've been acting the same way around each other that we always have since middle school. I just don't get why they won't let it go!

I sighed. I have a lot on my mind. I'm currently walking through the toy store, debating what I should get Jenny for her birthday. It's her 4th birthday and it needs to be something special. I just have too much on my mind right now to be doing this.

I took a pregnancy test yesterday and it turned out positive. I tried so hard to tell Nathan, but I couldn't bring myself to do it. I mean, if I tell him does that mean we stop… benefiting? Well, that's what it will be considered then if I don't tell him… I'm just so confused! A part of me wants to keep it going so we can keep having sex, but the other part just wants me to confess because he deserves to know.

I have been standing in the same spot for the past 20 minutes; staring at the different Barbie's and baby dolls, not even thinking about them; only about my situation with Nathan. Putting myself in Brooke and Peyton's positions I can understand the convenience they are talking about with Nathan. I mean, Nathan's always going to be there for me, so why not make him more than that? I also understand when they say he's an attractive person. I mean, hell yes he is hot and hell yes he is sexy. If I were any other girl, maybe I would go for Nathan… but I'm not. I'm his best friend and that's all I'm ever going to be to him.

My thoughts were rattled by the ringing of my cell phone. I smiled as it read 'Nathan'. I sighed and answered. "Hello?"

"Hey, Hales, did you pick something out yet? I kinda want to get out of here. The little kids are creeping me out," he said.

I laughed. "And you want to have a child with me why..?" I asked.

I heard him laugh as well. "You don't see these kids, Hales. They are going crazy over these new Harry Potter toys or something," he mumbled. "Haley, they are attacking me! Hurry! Meet me at the front!" he yelled and then hung up.

I smiled and hung up as well. I sighed and went towards the front where I found a panicky Nathan. I shook my head and put my hand on his shoulder. "Are you going to be okay?" I jokingly asked.

He nodded. "Just get me out of here, Hales!" he replied.

I laughed and led him out the door. "They are just kids, Nathan. They can't hurt you, trust me."

He shook his head. "No, they can! They are vicious, Hales. One little girl kicked me!" he pouted.

I laughed and pushed him towards his car. "Let's just go home. What did you get her, anyways?" I asked, sitting down.

"I was actually hoping to write my name on the card for whatever you got her," he said, giving me puppy dog eyes.

I smiled. "Well, that would work, but I didn't get anything for her yet," I explained.

He sighed. "What can we get her?" he asked himself out loud.

I started to think really hard. Her party was in a few hours. I'm sure Brooke will call me early to help decorate. Then I thought about the necklace that I had bought when she was born. I planned on giving it to her when she turned 5, like my favorite aunt gave me mine when I was 5. "You know what we could give her?" I asked aloud.

"What?"

"The necklace I bought when she was born," I said shortly.

He was silent for a moment. "Aren't you waiting for next year?" he asked.

I shrugged. "Why not give it to her this year? I mean, just cause I got mine when I was 5 doesn't mean she should have to wait a whole year!" I reasoned.

He sighed. "You give her that this year and what do I get her?" he asked. "Because I'm not putting my name on that. That is all yours."

I smiled. "Nathan, it's gonna be from both of us."

He shook his head. "No, it's not! It was something you planned since the day she was born and I'm not taking that special moment away from you!" he argued. "I'll just go back to the store and get her a new doll."

I placed my hand on his arm. "We don't have time, Nate," I said. "Just share this gift with me, okay?"

He shook his head, taking my hand in his. "No, Hales, and that's the end of that. I'm gonna turn back and get it, okay? I'll be in there for 5 minutes, I promise."

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A few hours later it was time to party! Okay, so there was just us adults and Jenny, but she was definitely loving all the attention. "I think I know someone who deserves to open some presents!" Brooke exclaimed.

Jenny clapped her hands. "Yay! Presents for me!" she yelled.

I smiled. "Brooke, why don't you go first?" I suggested.

Brooke grinned. "You're going to love it, Jen!" she said and handed her the perfectly wrapped present. Jenny tore the paper and found a new hair brush along with all sorts of makeup. "Auntie Brooke decided to get you ready early! I'll show you how to use all of them and-"

"Brooke!" Peyton exclaimed, laughing. "I don't think Jake approves of this gift."

Jake was shaking his head. "My daughter isn't going to be wearing makeup to preschool!"

I laughed. "I think it's a very… nice gift, Brookie," I said.

Brooke just smirked. "Nothing wrong with getting her ready early! Oh, I have another present for you!" she said and pulled a shirt out from behind her back that had a picture of Brooke with 'my favorite aunt' written on it. "Do you love it?"

I laughed. Jenny just nodded. "What's its say?" she asked. Brooke told her and Jenny giggled.

I just shook my head. "Always trying to beat me, huh Brookie?" I joked. "Luke, why don't you go next?"

He nodded and presented his gift to Jenny. He got her new shoes. Nathan presented his doll to her and she wouldn't set it down. Peyton and Jake had already let her open the gifts from them so it was just me left. "You turn auntie Hawey?"

I smiled at the little girl and nodded. I opened my arms. "Come sit with me, pretty girl. My gift has explaining to it," I said and she walked over and climbed onto my lap. I took a deep breath. "On the day you were born I remember holding you in my arms. I was so happy for your mommy and daddy and I could tell that they were already wrapped around your tiny little fingers! I mean one look at your daddy and I knew he would get you anything you wanted! I wanted to get you something special for you that day, so I thought of something my aunt did for me. When I was turning 5 she gave me a necklace that she bought on the day I was born. I was planning on giving it to you next year, but I wanted to give it to you now," I finished and handed her the box.

Inside was a locket. There was a picture of her on the day she was born on one side and a picture of me holding her in my arms on the other. "Tank you, auntie!" she said and hugged me close.

I smiled. "I'm so happy you like it! Here, let me put it on you!" I said and turned her around. "Peyt, I have different chains for when she gets older," I said, looking at Peyton who nodded.

Jenny hopped down and began playing with her new doll. "I'll go get the cake ready," Peyton said and Jake followed her.

I watched Jenny playing, desperately wanting to have a child to do the same. "Haley, that is an amazing gift," Jake said coming back inside the living room. "How could you afford that, though? I mean, I know the salary you make and you shouldn't be spending that much on a necklace for my daughter!"

I smiled at him. "I bought it 4 years ago, Jake, with the hopes of giving it to her on her 5th birthday. I've been paying in small amounts, don't worry so much!" I said.

He sighed. "I never knew you bought that," he said.

"Everyone else did. I figured Peyton would tell you," I replied.

He shook his head. "I guess it doesn't matter. I was too wrapped up in her that day to notice anyways," he said softly.

"Jenny! Time for cake!" Peyton yelled from the kitchen. We all stood and followed her into get cake. We sang 'happy birthday' and then I helped Peyton dish out the ice cream and cake.

Everyone was eating while I cleaned the mess we had made cutting and serving. Peyton came up next to me smiling. I returned it and went back to cleaning. "When are you going to tell him, Haley?" she asked.

I gave her a confused look. "Tell who what?" I asked.

She gave me a look. "I know, Haley. I've been in your situation before. Now, tell me why you aren't telling him!" she whispered harshly.

I sighed. "I'm scared," I whispered back. "I mean, I know this is what I wanted all along, but what if he wants to… stop… having sex with me?" She grinned. I shook my head. "I'm not in love with him, Peyton; I'm just enjoying having sex! I haven't had sex in-"

"A long time, yeah I know. Listen, just tell him. I'm sure he'll want to keep sleeping with you, Hales. Besides, you'll be so horny you'll make him have sex with you," she joked.

I smiled. "You're right, Peyt. I'll tell him tonight when we get home," I said.

She shook her head. "Why don't you just tell him now? That way everyone will know!"

I sighed. "Maybe I will," I replied and we went to sit and eat our cake. I sat by Nathan who grinned up at me as I sat. I leaned over to whisper in his ear. "I have something to tell you."

"Okay, what is it?" he replied in a whisper.

I took a deep breath. "I'm pregnant," I said very softly.

I heard him take in a sharp breath. "Really? That's great, Hales!" he said loudly and pulled me into a hug. I held him close, glad he was taking it so well. Not that I expected him not to! That's why we were sleeping together, right? He began whispering again. "So, I guess you want to stop sleeping together now?"

I pulled back and looked into his eyes, shaking my head. "I didn't say that." He looked really confused. "Nate, do you know how horny pregnant girls get?" I asked and he grinned.

"I guess we'll be doing this for nine more months?" he replied.

I smiled and nodded then turned to everyone who were quiet. "Hey guys!" I said jokingly. "Well, I guess I'll just say it. I'm pregnant!"

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