Nikki tried to button up her cargo pants, with no luck. "This is going to take some laying down action" she mused to herself. She laid down on the bed and tried to button them up that way, still no luck. Violette didn't like it either, whenever she came close to buttoning her pants, Violette would kick violently.

"Wow Nikki…." Jen laughed "Those are not going on. I'm surprised you could button them up as long as you could, 26 weeks is a long time to go. Come on, I'll see what my mom has."

"Oh no! I refuse to wear stupid maternity pants! They are hideous! They look like old woman pants." Nikki was still trying to squeeze her pants closed.

"Okay fine don't wear pants." Jen laughed

"OH! I remember a trick Jonesy told me about!" she jumped up and went to the desk, scrounging around in a drawer until she found what she was looking for, a rubber band. She pulled her pants up and then strung the rubber band through the hole where the button goes into, and wrapped both ends around the button. "There, good as new" Nikki smiled.

"Yes, but you're gonna need a longer shirt" Jen laughed. Nikki looked down and saw that her tank top barely covered her ghetto maternity pants and sighed.

"Okay, I'll buy a longer shirt. No big deal they make wife beaters long. Um, will you pick me up some at The Penalty Box, I'm not sure I want the whole mall seeing my makeshift ghetto maternity pants, they have enough to talk about."

"Yeah sure I will! No problem!" Jen smiled at her, and then looked down at her belly, watching it jump. "That is one active girl…"

"You're telling me" Nikki sighed, "she doesn't stop. I had enough problems sleeping before! Even the Mr. Kim and the calculus nerds are starting to stare. I mean they're far too nice, or scared, to say anything, but that used to be my safe haven. If I feel like a basket case there what else is left for me!" Nikki looked into Jen's shocked eyes "I'm sorry, I guess that was more of a vent."

"Nikki, we don't treat you like a basket case here, or at the lemon. My step dad even straightened Robbie out! I guess Jonesy told him he punched you in the stomach" Jen laughed.

"Hah, he did. But it was an accident, he was telling a story and stretched his arms out wide really fast, and I happened to be behind him. Jonesy saw and freaked out. Violette was fine, she probably thought it was fun."

"Yeah Jonesy turned into Mr. Protective 2009. Who knew?"

"He's always been protective. Remember when he thought I was cheating on him with that 'sweet sweet sweet' guy? It was cute" Nikki smirked and sat down on the computer chair "This is too crazy to me, in 14 weeks give or take, Jonesy and I are going to have a baby. I realized a few weeks ago, my 17th birthday was undermined by my anatomy scan. I've been so busy with this baby that I forgot I turned 17."

"Nikki! We baked you a cake!" Jen snorted

"Yeah I know, but the thing on everyone's mind, including mine, was the fact that I would find out the sex of my baby the next day. But I've been used to it, being born on the 13th of February, I've been undermined by Schmalentine's Day my whole life."

"It's a Saturday, where's Jonesy?"

"Hah, I challenged him to apply for a job and keep it until Violette was born, or else I'm moving out. He got a job at Papa McMurry's, and if he can't keep that easy job then he doesn't deserve to have a baby" Nikki sneered.

"You know, he's seemed to grow up a lot. I mean he reads now!" Jen smiled "Okay well I have to go to work, I'll pick up your extra long wife beaters. Ciao!' Jen kissed Nikki on the side of the mouth and left.

Nikki turned on the computer and signed onto to the messaging service.

JediMastrDarth: Nikki! Hi!

NikkiWong213: Hi Darth.

JediMastrDarth: How are you?

NikkiWong213: I'm okay. Still sleeping in calculus at lunch haha…

JediMastrDarth: Don't worry we hardly notice, we're too busy with our Magick cards. Plus Mr. Kim is so protective he wont let anyone but Jonesy sit close to you

NikkiWong213: You guys don't think I'm a basket case… right?

JediMastrDarth: No not at all! We all got together and said you were courageous. Especially since you're showing now

NikkiWong213: Well I have a long way to go Darth, I'm only going to get bigger. Pretty soon I probably wont be able to fit in the desk. Ugh. I just see you guys staring at my belly now…

JediMastrDarth: We like to pretend you're Amidala! We want to worship your Leia and Luke filled belly!

NikkiWong213: Um……. Thanks?

JediMastrDarth: Nikki I have to get to work, just know that we fellow members of the calculus lunch crew will always be here for you! Bye Nikki!

NikkiWong213: Thanks Darth, bye.

Papa McMurry's was not going so hot for Jonesy on his first day, but he was handling it. The owner of this franchise was very nice and understanding, unlike Jonesy's previous employers.

"It's okay Jonesy, it we will save this pizza with red sauce for the next customer, just remember Gourmet Pizzas have garlic sauce" his trainer, Lilly soothed him "It's easy to make this mistake on your first day."

"Yeah sorry…" Jonesy frowned

"Let me help you." She got the large crust off the shelf and put the garlic sauce and cheese on top of it. "Okay, now you put on the chicken" she said soothingly. Jonesy was almost in a trance. She was so beautiful. "Okay now the tomatoes, and now the green onions… okay now for the tricky part, the herb blend… Jonesy?" She furrowed her eyebrows at him.

"Ummmmmmm yeah! I totally got it! Gourmet pizza's equal red sauce unless specifically stated! Thanks Lilly!"

"No problem, ask if you need anything!" Lilly withdrew to the back of the restaurant to wash dishes.

"I'm doing this for my daughter and future wife…" Jonesy told himself, and got on the next order.

"I'm in my third trimester are you serious!" Nikki banged her had on the table next to the lemon.

"Nikki!" Caitlin squealed, "You've totally popped! You are too cute with your big belly and skinny body!" she smiled.

"Yeah Nikki, you look like you're wasting away!" Wyatt noted

"Duuuuuude…." Jude drew out, "Your belly freaks me out! I see it jumping by itself, so trippy bra!"

"Okay Wyatt I have gained 10 pounds since I first got pregnant, which is basically 25 pounds since I lost 15 pounds from the constant throwing up I did until 16 weeks. And Jude, she never stops moving, she's an active girl." Nikki laid her head down at the table and sighed.

"Oh Nikki! It's okay! Jonesy has kept the same job for a week! I don't know how, but I'm impressed!" Caitlin blurted

"Yeah, I guess his manager really likes him. Plus he has 'something to work for' as he says" Nikki smirked "Hey, sometimes ultimatums work!"

"You're evil bra…." Jude stated. "Now I gotta go dudes and dudettes, I got some skating to do." He took off on his skateboard, on his way to annoy Ron.

"Well don't you worry Nikki, Jen and I have been planning your baby shower for some time now! It's going to be on June 5th at your house!"

"Yeah Nikki, my step dad and mother said it was okay, we've sent out save the dates already, formal invites go out next month!" Jen put her arm around Nikki and smiled.

"Thanks guys… but it's only April 4th hah. Well I gotta get back to the Crappy Barn, they want me to model the maternity line, since I'm the only pregnant employee." Nikki kissed Jen on the cheek and went back to work.

"She's so totally cute!" Caitlin smiled

"Yeah, she really is." Jen agreed "But I have to go to work too sadly. See ya Caitlin!"

Principal Barstow called Nikki and Jonesy into his office and sat them down. "Cookie?" he offered, they declined. "Well okay then. I called you in here to talk to you both about your situation. It's not our business here at A. Y. Jackson Secondary School, but the staff feels you would be better off at Inglenook Community High School, smaller classes, bigger seats and there is a day care center." He handed the couple a brochure.

"Um, no." Nikki handed it right back "I'm pregnant Principal B, I'm not a leper. I don't need a 'special school' with a fancy day care. I'm doing fine in all my classes, keeping my A average, ask all my teachers. Despite my 'condition' I'm getting up every morning and coming to class. I don't seem to have a problem with Jackson Secondary, does Jackson Secondary have a problem with me?" Nikki used air quotes to define special school and condition. Jonesy was busy reading over the brochure, his newfound hobby, reading any literature doing with pregnancy.

"Well we just thought…"

"Define 'we'" Nikki questioned, raising her eyebrow.

"Well, myself, your teachers, a lot of the staff, and even the school nurse."

"All my teachers?" Nikki held her gaze with him

"I can't discuss that with you. Now know this is just a suggestion, and whether you take it or not is up to you, we can't force you. We tried to get your parents in here but they wouldn't talk to us, either pair."

"Hey Nikki this place is only half as long as Jackson Secondary! You wake up later and leave earlier! Sweet!" Jonesy smiled until Nikki stuck her elbow in her ribs. Principal Barstow smiled.

"You two talk this over, maybe show your parents. And take care of yourself Nikki, you're stretching yourself thin. Stress isn't good for you right now." He led them out of his office and into the hallway.

"Can you believe that jerk? I'm so sick of getting special treatment, I'm pregnant not dying! Why not just ship me off to Siberia and forget I existed."

"Nikki it's not a bad idea, you get to sleep in and they take the baby."

"Jonesy please for once be on my team. I know you're all swept up in trying to understand what I'm going through but I'm not a textbook. I just want to get through school and relax until it's time to have Violette." She placed her hand on her stomach. "All your stupid reading did do something though" she smiled and lifted up her wife beater, showing him her ghetto maternity pants.

"Why don't you just buy a pair of maternity pants from The Khaki Barn?"

"Don't ever say that again and I think we'll be okay." Just then the bell rang for lunch, and Nikki and Jonesy walked to the mess hall. When they were together the whispers were easier to handle.

"Here comes Juno.."

"That poor shmuck, he's in for it now."

"My sister had a baby at 19 and it was bad enough for her. I couldn't even imagine having one at 17."

"I bet they don't last three days after the baby is born."

"I heard she's naming it Magenta… gross."

It didn't matter though, they had each other and that was good enough for them. They met Caitlin and Jude at their table and sat. Jen and Wyatt always had activities to do at lunch with student council and band practice.

"Congrats dude, you kept a job for two weeks! Awesome…" Jude drew out

"Yeah Jonesy! We're so proud of you!" Caitlin squealed. They took a seat and opened their lunches.

"Yeah be proud of Jonesy! He's the pregnant one whose had the same job the whole pregnancy and also kept an A average!" Nikki said sarcastically and kissed Jonesy on the cheek. "Oh yey Jonesy, a power bar, a banana, and a salad with the left over Newman's Ranch packet from King Burger that Jen didn't use. I'm going to start packing my own lunch from now on."

"You're totally harshing my mellow bra…" Jude said lazily.

Jonesy placed his hand on Nikki's stomach. "I think Principal B had a good point Nikki, you are stretching yourself too thin. You cant be wonder woman and also be pregnant."

"You guys talked to Principal B… duuuudeeee…"

"What did he want guys?" Caitlin blinked

Nikki handed her the pamphlet. "He wants me to go to some school for pregnant teens. I'm told him I'm pregnant and not a leper. It's ridiculous. I guess I'm not good enough for this school anymore because I'm having a baby!" she raged, and her eyes turned to little slits.

Jonesy put his arm around her. "I think its not a bad idea, but it's her decision of course."

"That's right! Don't let Principal B make you feel like less than a human for having a baby!"

"Duuuuude! School is only half as long. Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet! And they have an open kitchen! Man I'm totally the wrong gender right now…" Jude said in awe. Nikki and Caitlin rolled their eyes.

"How's the baby Juno?" Tara Johansen walked by and snickered

"She's great, thanks for asking." Nikki flipped her off, Tara's friends gasped

"Bitch don't be bitter at me because I don't look like a cow."

"Hey! She's a beautiful cow!" Jonesy blurted, and Nikki slapped the back of his head "No no I didn't mean that! I meant she's not a cow!"

"Yeah TARA she's not a cow she's gorgeous! So go bug someone else!" Caitlin stepped up.

"Riiiiight… well I'm bored here. Come on girls." They giggled and left.

"Wowwwwww… that was harsh." Jude commented

"Yeah I'm used to it. At least she had the balls to say it to my face. No thanks to loser over here. A beautiful cow. Thanks a lot Jonesy!"

"What! You are my beautiful cow" he leaned down and kissed her cheek.

"Thanks…"

"You guys are sooo totally cute!" Caitlin said in her valley girl tone.

"Yeah soooo totally cute!" Nikki copied in that same tone. Then the bell rang.

Emma, Nikki and Jen were in the kitchen baking cookies. "Ugh school is a disaster!" Nikki blurted through bites of cookie dough.

"What's wrong honey?" Emma asked, concerned

"Yeah babe what's up?" Jen soothed Nikki's hair back and patted the belly

"It's a jungle out there. I can't walk three steps without people staring and talking."

"Oh honey" Emma soothed, "it's going to be okay. We have a big family, we will take care of you and baby Violette."

"Yeah Nikki, we're here for you, and Caitlin and Wyatt and Jude… well maybe not so much Jude because he's off in his own world hah. But Caitlin, Wyatt and I am. You'll get through this. Wyatt and Jonesy defend your honor all the time from snickering jocks. Now come on, more cookie dough!!! How much have you gained?"

"Right now I'm about 28 weeks and I'm up 18 pounds from when I first got pregnant. The midwife says I'm gaining at a good pace seeing as I lost so much the first 15 weeks."

"Good job girl! God 12 more weeks I cant believe it. I remember it like it was just yesterday that Robbie was yelling for us." Emma laughed

"Yeah… if only time was like that for me…"

"More cookie dough?" Jen offered

"Yes Ma'am!"

authors note: Inglenook Community High School is an actual high school in Toronto, but i didnt want to do enough research to see if there really was a school for pregnant teens there, like they have all over California hah. It's not a school for pregnant teens, its a school for gifted teens but whatever its my story i can do what i want... i cant believe how fast im putting this out, only months 7-10 to go... im running out of ideas ;]