Tetra sat in the stall. She had the test in her hands. All she had to do was piss on it right? Yeah. She was sure of that. Here goes nothing...well, more like everything.
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She held the test. She was almost afraid to open her eyes. She had to do it. She had to. She opened her eyes. She laughed, "Isn't this funny, this thing says I'm fucking pregnant. It's got to be a fluke, right?" she said to herself. "But," she said optimistically, "That's why I got 4!"
The results were the same. All 4 tests she took came out positive.
Tetra was pregnant.
Tetra washed her hands, and shamefully threw out 3 of the pregnancy tests. She kept one of them, for future use. She trudged out the bathroom door. She looked up, and jumped when she saw Komali actually waiting for her. With small tears in her eyes, she quickly went up to him.
"Hey, Tetra! I waited for you! Come on, let's go back." Komali smiled. He then noticed her crestfallen expression, "Tetra, are you okay?"
Tetra didn't even hear him; as she was too wrapped up in her thoughts. Oh my god...what is Link going to do? What's his grandma going to do? Komali? They're all going to be so disappointed. But is Link still going to love me? What if he'll hate me because I let this happen? What if-
"Tetra? What's wrong?" Komali asked, placing his free hand on her shoulder.
"What...?" Tetra asked, looking up at him. She saw genuine concern in his expression and she looked away, completely ashamed. "H...Hey Komali?" She asked, quietly.
"What's up, Tetra?" Komali asked, putting his grocery bag down. Tetra then hastily sat down, on the grass, and Komali followed her lead.
She didn't say anything for about a minute, but when she did, she looked at him square in the eyes. "You have to promise not to tell anybody this. Not Link, not Medli, not anybody until I say it's okay to."
Komali was a little nervous now. What would she have to tell him that she would have to hide from Link, her boyfriend? "Yeah, okay."
Tetra glared at him, "Okay, what?"
Komali put his hands up, "I promise, I promise! I promise I won't tell anybody. Now, what's on your mind, Tetra?"
"K-Komali...ummm...3 weeks ago, me and Link had our 1 year anniversary..." Tetra blushed heavily.
"...Yeah..." Komali said, listening intently.
"And we did something we really didn't mean to....we...umm..." Tetra blushed even redder then before, "Wehadunprotectedsex." She said it so quickly and quietly Komali almost didn't catch it.
Komali gaped at her, he was about to say something, when Tetra finally burst out into tears.
"Komali I..." Tetra gulped, "I'm pregnant." She said, covering her face with her hands.
Komali couldn't believe what he was hearing, his two very best friends as of 6 years, decided to have unprotected sex. "How could you two be so irresponsible?" He asked, struggling to keep his voice down, "You two are so young! You can't be parents!"
"W-well we weren't meant to do it. It wasn't planned. I...It was an accident." She whispered. Komali immediately felt guilty for snapping at her. This must've been why she's been feeling sick recently. Tetra slammed her fists on the ground, "I can't believe we were so stupid. I can't believe this is happening, Komali." She whimpered.
"When were you planning on telling Link? You can't keep it a secret forever. He's bound to notice eventually. Even Link isn't that oblivious." Komali said, adding a small joke in an attempt to lighten the mood.
The joke had no affect on Tetra. "What about Link's hopes and dreams...? How can he do anything if he has me and a stupid baby to worry about all the time? What if he has to give up his dreams? I would rather be a single mother then let him do that..."
"We'll from my perspective, he has 2 options. If you even decided to have the baby, that is,"
"Of course, I'll have it!" Tetra snapped angrily, through her tears, "I can't freaking kill it! It's murder!"
"Okay, so when you have the baby," Komali saying this, made a chill go down Tetra's spine, "One, he can continue his dream and abandon you and the child or two, he can look after his family and still accomplish his dreams" Komali said, putting a hand on Tetra's shoulder. "I have a feeling Link is going pick to do the second option. So don't worry about it. You can talk to him, about it later."
"...But what about money? I mean, I guess we wouldn't be that far off, with Link being an explorer and all, but it's going to be expensive." Tetra said, still unsure.
"I think that you and Link should work that out together. But trust me; it's going to be fine." Komali said, trying to calm her down. He didn't know for sure how things would turn out, but he has to keep Tetra's emotions under control until she tells Link.
Komali stood up, and picked up the grocery bag off the ground. "Well, I think we should go back before Link and Medli get worried."
"Yeah..." Tetra agreed, standing up. I hope Komali's right...
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Tetra and Komali arrived back at the house, and immediately saw Link sleeping on the couch, with his face in a pillow. Tetra scoffed, "Lazy bum. He hardly even woke up an hour ago."
Link groaned, slightly muffled by the pillow, "I heard that..." He lifted his head a little, "For your information I decided to try and help Medli with the gardening because it's hot and it seemed like a lot of work for her. And I'm like, dead now. I feel like I can't move. I worked too hard." He flopped his head back down into the pillow.
Tetra walked over, and crouched down next to him. "Oh. Well in that case how about I make you some lemonade, and then we take a nap together in your room." Tetra suggested, as she took his hat off his head and placed it on her own.
Link lifted his head and smiled at her, "I like that plan...and give me back my hat!" He said, getting off the couch, well, more like falling off the couch. Tetra led him to the stairs, then she sweatdropped. "...Komali? Maybe you should help him up the stairs."
Link sighed, but then smiled. "I could do it myself. Go make me lemonade, I'm a big boy."
She flicked his nose, "Not all the time, Link."
Tetra walked into the kitchen, and jumped when she heard someone stumble on the stairs. She smirked and opened her mouth to comment when,
"Don't. Say. Anything! ....I meant to do that." Link called out sheepishly.
Tetra laughed and sighed, satisfied. Medli walked in through the back door with Link's grandmother. "Now, come on Medli Let's make us some-oh! Tetra! Looks like you're already 2 steps ahead of me! I was just about to make me and Medli some lemonade!"
"Oh, do you just want me to make more? I was just making some for Link. I'll make some for you guys too, if you want." Tetra offered politely.
"Oh, will you, please? Thanks so much Tetra!" Medli said,
"Okay it's almost done, it just needs the sugar." She put some sugar into the pitcher, and then poured 3 glasses. She took Link's glass and put in a bit more in, because she knows he likes it, sweet. "I'll see you later, Medli"
"Bye, Tetra! And thanks for the lemonade!" Medli called out.
Tetra walked up the stairs and into Link's room. He was in the bed, and had a place made up for her, right next to him. He sat up and accepted the lemonade. He had stars in his eyes when he drank it, "This is the best lemonade I ever had!" He drank the rest in one gulp.
He kissed her chastely, on the lips as thanks. He was about to pull away when she pulled him closer, "Your lips taste good." She said into their kiss. They were bitter from the lemon, yet sweet from the sugar.
After a few moments of kissing they broke away and lay down, panting on the bed. They looked at each other, they stared into the others eyes.
Tetra then felt a small knot in her stomach reminding her of what was there. Her eyes widened and she sat up in bed. How could I have forgotten about that?! I even just talked about it with Komali, not even a half hour ago! How could I have forgotten?! I'm pregnant for Fuck's sake! I can't forget about this! How could- Tetra felt arms wrap around her.
"Hey, what just happened? First, we are having a nice moment together, and the next second you're freaking out? What's wrong?" Link asked, alarmed.
Tetra stared at him, tears in her eyes. She hugged him and cried into his chest. Link just rubbed her back, soothing her. "C'mon Tetra, don't cry. Tell me what's wrong?"
"L-Link, this is horrible...I've ruined you're dream..." Tetra sobbed.
Link was completely baffled, but he kept soothing her anyway, "What do you mean? No you haven't."
"But yes, I did!" Tetra cried. "I...I-I....I'm..." She felt pathetic. She couldn't even say it to his face. So instead, she took the pregnancy test out of her pocket and threw it at him.
He picked up the object and stared at it, in confusion. "...What is this?"
Tetra looked his way, with an ashamed look on her face.
He was playing with it, and examining it, closely. He almost fell backwards in shock, when he realized what it was. "T...Tetra...is this...yours?"
Tetra looked away, glaring at the floor. She gave one solitary nod, screaming inside for his reaction.
Link looked away even more timidly, "Is...is it mine?"
Tetra rolled her eyes, "Of course it's yours, bonehead!" She grabbed a pillow and planted her face in it, feeling too mortified to even look at him.
"Tetra..." Link began as he broke into a gentle smile. He crawled over to her from his side of the bed, wrapping his arms around her. He felt Tetra tense up slightly in his grasp but she then relaxed, and looked up to him, meeting his face with slightly fearful eyes. "Tet, so...you're pregnant? With my baby?" He asked, excitedly.
She nodded again, slightly shocked by the excitement in his voice.
He hugged her even tighter, with a childish glee. "Tetra that's great! Tetra we—" His face fell, "We're not going to kill it, are we?"
Tetra, still taken off guard with his reaction, just shook her head. She scoffed and crossed her arms, "What do you think I am, a murderer?" She asked furiously, letting her anger get the best of her. She once again hugged the pillow, "You...you're not ashamed of me for letting this happen?"
"No way, Tetra!" Link exclaimed, smiling. "This is great! Sure, it'll be a bit hard at times but..." He gave her a soft smile and wrapped his arms around her, once again, "I'm happy. Really."
Tetra sighed and let herself cuddle deeper into his chest. A few gracious tears slipped out of her eyes, "Thank you." She whispered before they fell asleep.
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