University of Regina

Casey sighed at she walked to class. She was so tired, at fifteen weeks she was surprised how easily she tired. The doctor told her it was normal and not to worry about it. So far she found out that she had been about 5 weeks when she found out, but it was already past the deadline that she had gave herself to tell Derek. She wasn't for sure why she was holding herself back. Honestly she told herself it was because Derek had actually started to buckle down and work on his grades. So far they hadn't been able to visit more then twice and both had been so tired they had just stayed in at Derek's apartment he shared with Sam and Ralph. Derek hadn't been to Casey's yet due to the fact Casey was living in the dorms. Emily was also at the University of Ottawa and Casey was torn between the school she had come to love and the chance of being with the man and friends she loved.

"Casey!" She twirled at the sound of her name, snapping her out of her thoughts.

"Micah, what's up?"

"I was wanting to see if you want to get together this weekend to work on our creative writing project."

"Sure, sounds good. We really need to get it rolling. I can't even believe Professor Jamis gave us such a big project so soon in the semester." Casey said. Usually she all about this type of stuff but now that she was always tired, she had a hard time being enthused.

"I know but she is the best professor if you want I degree in writing. So Saturday at what about 1. We can have lunch as well."

"Sure. Thanks Micah, so far you are the only friend I have here. Thanks so much."

"Hey thanks for not hitting on me." Micah laughed. Mich was incredibly good looking at 6'4" with raven hair and pale blue eyes. Micah was also very much taken and girls around here couldn't take a hints. Neither could guys, Casey scoffed.

"What are you scoffing about. You don't think I am worthy of your affection?" Micah joked while acting offended.

"Oh you know you are all that, but I don't think Samantha would like it much if I swooned at your feet while confessing my undying love." Casey grinned. "Besides I already have the love of my life."

"Yes the wonderful Derek. When do I get the privilege of meeting him. And when are you telling him the big news."

"News, what news," Casey stuttered. "What are you talking about?"

"Case, I have 5 nieces. I know pregnancy signs when I see them."

"Oh, well how do you know I haven't told him?"

"The fact that you are hiding it. Usually the first sign the father doesn't know."

"Oh."

"Don't worry you, you're secret it safe with me." Micah smiled.

Casey smiled back and gave him a quick hug. "Thanks Micah. I appreciate it. Seriously you are the only friend I have here."

"No prob Case. I will catch in class. Lata."

"Bye."

Casey walked away. Thinking about how obvious her situation was to Micah made Casey nervous about going home. If a guy with 5 nieces could tell, then her mom definitely would. Shit, she definitely couldn't go home now till she told Derek. Why was she holding back? She couldn't figure it out. She needed to talk to someone. But who? Mom? Lizzie? Emily? No they would all tell Derek. Then it hit her. Duh! Micah! He had no connection to Derek, was an outside party and was completely uninterested in Casey romantically. It was perfect. Then she can get her feelings in order. Micah would be her new Paul! Casey was excited about Saturday. Now she just had to hurry to class and then run to the library to do some research for her project. Even though Micah was about to unknowingly become Casey's new counselor, didn't mean she could skip on her studies or ask Micah to do the same.