Disclaimer: I do not own HOA or the characters.

Nina's P.O.V

It's been three weeks exactly. Three weeks since Fabian and I slept together. Three weeks we had been keeping it a secret. Things between us hadn't really changed. We weren't exactly on good terms but we weren't at each others throats either. I think the rest of the house is just relieved we aren't fighting anymore. We have the occasional bicker, that's all.

I miss having my best friend. I wanted him to be there, telling me everything was going to be okay. I wanted to feel happy every time he walked into the room. Instead, I felt nervous around him. We'd grown quite familiar with our attitudes towards each other. It was much like Patricia's and Eddie's when they first met. I guess you could call it a 'love-hate relationship'. The history was there but the present was getting in the way.

I get up off my bed, still feeling sick. The waves of nausea and light-headedness was getting beyond ridiculous. It'd been a week since it started and I hated it. I never get sick.

Patricia was in the kitchen cooking breakfast. I walk in with a slightly forced smile on my face. "Good morning!" I muttered. Everybody greeted me back and I took a seat. Patricia set the plate before me. I thanked her and looked down at it. It looked amazing.

The happiness was short lived. The smell got the better of me, sending me rushing out of the kitchen and to the bathroom. I was practically hugging the toilet as my stomach emptied itself.

I rest my head against the wall behind me, slightly frustrated. It was getting the better of me. I could barely eat. Even the smell of food was making me nauseous.

After brushing my teeth, I went back to them. I apologised and left them all to eat. Alfie took my plate and added it to his, slightly pleased. This made me laugh. He hasn't changed one bit.

Everybody was working today. Mara was going to the hospital, Alfie was going to court. He had an important case to handle today. Jerome had some business to take care of, apparently. Fabian, Amber, Eddie and Patricia were at home today though.

Mara, Alfie and Jerome said bye to everybody then went off to do their thing.

Eddie suggested we all do something together. I was slightly hesitant but agreed anyway. Patricia suggested a theme park and the guys cheered. We all got ready and piled into the car. Patricia and Eddie were upfront, I was in the middle of Fabian and Amber.

"Are you sure you're feeling well enough to come, Nina?" Patricia asked. I nod my head in response. The feeling had subsided for the time being, making the car journey a lot easier.

"If you're going to be sick, can you throw up that way? My shoes are designer." Amber mentioned.

Everybody laughs, including me.

We finally arrive at the theme park and we buy our wristbands.

Amber, Patricia and I went on a few rides together and so did Fabian and Eddie. After, we all met again and went on some together. On the last one, everybody was too scared. Everybody but Fabian and I.

We sat next to each other. The ride assistant strapped us in and checked the locks. The cart moved forward and we started going up. As we reached the top, I grabbed his hand quickly as we shot down. We went upside down, thrown side to side and dropped down about a million times. When the ride stopped, I laughed. It was so much fun. Fabian cheered and I looked down at our hands. I quickly pulled mine away and got off. I joined the others and we went to get food. Eddie decided on McDonald's, obviously.

We all ordered and everybody stared at me.

"What?" I asked, slightly nervous.

"Are you sure you're able to eat that much?" Amber asked. I raise my eyebrow.

"What exactly are you insinuating?" I snapped back. Amber flinched.

"Nothing, you've been ill lately. Throwing up, barely being able to eat. Even the smell of it. I was just making sure you weren't overloading yourself."

I scoffed. "Is that so? Well I'm sure I can eat that much. It isn't your concern."

Everybody looked at me, slightly concerned at my sudden outburst. They eyed me, making me feel uncomfortable. By the time the food came, I was on edge. The smell of it was making me feel ill. I didn't let it show. Instead, I took the burger and took a bite. I chewed it for a while, ensuring I didn't throw up. I swallowed it and went to take another. I took a deep breath and looked at everybody. They were staring.

"Nina, you don't have to force yourself." Patricia stated.

I take another bite, chewing it slowly. I dropped the burger mid-chew and excused myself. I ran to the bathroom and once again, my stomach emptied itself. Once I rinsed my mouth, I went back to them. They stopped whispering and all eyes went to me.

"Are you okay?" Patricia asked, sympathetically. I shake my head and she stood up. She wrapped her arms around me and I couldn't help but cry. I hated this, I hated feeling like this. I wanted it to be over. She lead me back to the car and we waited for everybody else. I apologise once they arrive and Eddie drives home.

On the way back, I must've fallen asleep. When I wake, I'm in Fabian's arms and he's carrying me inside. I let him proceed, keeping my eyes closed. He places me on the sofa and throws a blanket over me. I smile to myself and fall into a deep sleep.

Patricia's P.O.V

I stare at Nina, feeling helpless. Nobody knew what was wrong with her but we were all worried. She wasn't the same.

I started preparing dinner. It was Nina's favourite, hopefully she'll be able to eat it.

I woke her up once it was finished and she sat down. I set it in front of her and she began eating it. She wouldn't stop. She ate the whole thing and then asked for a second helping. I was so proud, she ate the second helping and hugged me. I was so pleased. No sign of sickness. Great!

Nina's P.O.V

I sat back down, waiting for everybody else to finish. Alfie laughed. "Nina, if I didn't know any better, I'd say you were pregnant." Everybody laughed.

"What makes you think that?" I asked, slightly worried.

"Mood swings, nausea, dizziness, the whole food thing." Everybody stared at me.

"Well you have to have sex to get pregnant, so I'm in the clear!" I replied.

Everybody went back to eating. I stared down, panicking. What if I was? What if that was the reason I had been acting this way. It'd been three weeks since Fabian and I had slept together. Was that even enough time to create a baby? Surely not. I hope.

Everybody finished eating and we all settled down for bed. All I could think about was what Alfie had said. What if it was true? I'm so screwed. Either way, I had to find out.

I lay in bed, I couldn't sleep. I was too nervous. I glanced over at the clock. 2:05am. Great. I sigh and pull on my hoodie, tiptoeing downstairs. I grab my shoes and slip them on silently.

"Nina?" I hear a voice ask. I jump, almost falling over. I turn to see who it was. Fabian.

"Y-Yeah, it's me..." I whisper.

"What are you doing?" He asked. I pause for a moment, thinking about what I should use as an excuse.

"I'm about to walk to the store." It wasn't a complete lie.

"At 2 in the morning? I don't think so." He didn't seem convinced.

"I mean it, I really was."

"Fine, at least let me take you. I'm not letting you walk at this time of night. You don't know who's out."

I sigh, what was I going to do? I couldn't risk him seeing what I was about to purchase. He'd flip.

"It's fine, I could do with the air." I mention.

"Nina." He raised an eyebrow. "I'm not letting you and that's final. Come on, let's go!" He whispered back to me. He grabbed his keys and his hoodie and we left.

"How comes you're up?" I ask.

"I couldn't sleep. I was thinking, that's all." He replied, simply.

I look out of the window. It was pitch black outside.

"So, why are you up and why do you want to go to the store at this time?"

"I need something." I state.

"Like what?"

"Like… girl products." I smirk. Surely this'd get him off my back. He went red in the face, slightly embarrassed.

"O-Oh, I'm sorry. I shouldn't have asked." He stuttered.

Just the reaction I was hoping for.

We arrived at the store and he agreed to wait in the car. I run in and find the aisle. My eyes scan the boxes of pregnancy tests. There were so many to choose from. I grabbed one from the shelf and went to the checkout. I kept my head down as I paid the man. I slid it into my pocket and walked back to the car.

Fabian drove me back. It was silent the whole way home. When we arrived back, we snuck in silently. Patricia was standing there with her arms crossed. "What do you call this?" She asked. Her face didn't seem to pleased.

"I'm sorry, Fabian drove me to the store. I needed to get some stuff. You know, girl stuff. I also got some anti-sickness tablets." I lied.

"Fine, you're excused. Goodnight." She said. She hugged me and I hugged back before she went back upstairs. I turned to Fabian.

"Thank you for taking me."

He smiled. "You're welcome, anytime. Goodnight Nina."

"Goodnight Fabian." I kissed him on the cheek and went upstairs.

I slipped into the bathroom. My hands were shaking as I opened the box. I peed on the stick and threw the box into the bin. I went back to my room and waited for the results.

I close my eyes for a few minutes, not realising I would fall into a deep sleep.