Disclaimer: I wish I owned the O.C, but unfortunately I don't!!!! I know how sad.
Hey. I'd just like to say thank you for all your support. This is my first fan fiction and it really means a lot to me. Any suggestions you have are welcome. It probably won't be update as often as I'd like because I have my HSC exams really soon but I'll try my best. Thanks heaps. OCOBSESSEDAUSSIE.
Chapter 3: The Appointment
Summer's foot tapped impatiently as they waited for her name to be called. She watched all the other couples waiting in the uncomfortable chairs around the room. They all seemed happy, and sure she was happy and she knew Seth was happy, but she was also scared. She knew for sure she was pregnant, even without a doctor confirming it. She didn't really have the morning sickness too much yet, although she had had some weird cravings, like picante, which she absolutely hates and pickles and ice cream, like ew.
Seth noticed Summer's foot nervously tapping, and her eyes wandering around the room, stopping to observe each and every couple. He watched her for a few minutes before sliding his hand on top of her and rubbing his thumb across her knuckles. Summer paused for a moment before looking up at Seth, with a small smile playing on her lips. He leaned across and whispered in her ear, 'Don't worry, everything will be okay Sum', before kissing her on the cheek. It's like he knows exactly what I'm thinking, Summer thought, before resting her head on his shoulder,
Because Summer wanted this to be a secret, they decided to go to a doctor's clinic down in San Diego. They knew no Newpsies would be down here, and Seth had just told Sandy and Kirsten that he and Summer (against Summer's better judgement because she lost a bet) had gone to San Diego for the day for a Comic Book Convention. Although Sandy and Kirsten were skeptical, considering the whole TJ incident, they allowed them to go, with the exception that they call them when they get there.
'Summer Roberts' the doctor called
Summer lifted her head off Seth's shoulder upon hearing her name. She stood, taking Seth's hand in the process and walked towards the doctor.
'Just this way Summer' the doctor said, extending her arm and pointing at the closest door on the left.
As Summer and Seth walked in and sat down, Seth squeezed her hand, trying to give her reassurance everything would be okay.
'Hi Summer, and Seth is it?' the doctor started, 'my name is Dr Greenberg. Okay to start off with Summer, congratulations, the test shows you are definitely pregnant. Now considering you are only 18 Summer, I have to let you know there are many options available to you such as abortion or adoption'.
'No', interrupted Summer, 'we're keeping this baby' she said, glancing at Seth and noticing the smile plastered on his face.
'Okay then, I just had to let you know your options. So Summer if you'd like to lie on the table and I'll give you an ultrasound. Have you been having any symptoms yet Summer'?
'Ah um just some weird cravings, I've been really tired lately, and I've thrown up a few times although not every morning though', Summer said standing up and walking towards the examination table, while pulling Seth along.
'Add in the mood swings too' added Seth, bracing himself for Summer's hand to connect with his upper arm. Instead he just received one of Summer's famous 'shut up or die' stares.
'Okay so Summer, if you'll just lay down on the table and lift your shirt up we'll begin' Dr Greenberg continued, oblivious to Summer's stare. 'This might be a little cold at first' she said, squeezing the gel onto Summer's stomach. Summer shivered slightly, but it was nothing she couldn't handle, although Seth noticed and took her hand again.
'Okay Summer, so your about seven weeks along, and see that tiny flashing light on the screen, that's the baby's hearbeat'
'Where's the kid though, I don't see it' asked Seth with a confused look on his face.
Dr Greenberg quietly laughed at Seth's confused face and continued, 'Well your baby is only about thirteen millimeters long and weights about 0.8grams'. Seth tried to estimate with his hands thirteen millimeters, making himself more confused. Dr Greenberg added, 'about the size of a chocolate chip or berry'. 'Oh okay' was all Seth's reply.
'Well that's all for today guys, so are there any more questions' she asked as she packed up the ultrasound equipment.
Summer nudged Seth, telling him to tell her. 'Well we're moving to providence for college, so what do we do'?
'Don't worry about it, Summer can fly up there, it should all be okay. Just when you get there go to the doctor at around the three month mark. You're young and healthy though, so everything should be fine'.
As Summer and Seth made their way out of the doctor's office, Seth noticed a comic book store located across the street, and dragged Summer along with him.
'Cohen, where are we going'? Summer said, glaring at the back of his head.
'Comics' Seth replied without even turning around.
'Cohen, there's a Comic Book Store back in Newport, just go there' Summer said stopping outside the store and pulling Seth around. She was still surprisingly strong considering she was pregnant.
'I told my parents we were going to a Comic Book Convention down here, so if I take some stuff home, they'll definitely buy my story, considering you want to keep this a secret and all' Seth rambled on pointing to her stomach in the process.
Summer just sighed, 'Whatever, I'm waiting out here, hurry up Cohen'!
'Ahh look there are those mood swings again' Seth replied, quickly running into the store to avoid the wrath of Summer.
After half an hour of Seth buying out half the store, they were in the car on their way back home again. Summer had her head rested against the window, half asleep as Seth drove into the gated Newport beach community. As he pulled up into his driveway, he killed the engine and went around to Summer's side. Half awake, Summer climbed out of the car and onto Seth's shoulder, and he walked her up into his room.
He sat her on his bed, and went to find one his old death cab t-shirts, because he knew that was her favourite, and a pair of boxers. He quickly got into his sleepwear before helping Summer. He tucked her into bed and as soon as her head hit the pillow she was asleep. He cuddled up behind her, laying an arm across her stomach before whispering, 'I love you Summer' and kissing her forehead. Then making sure Summer was asleep, 'I love you too Berry' he said, rubbing his hand over her stomach.