Hi guys! Thank you for all your reviews and suggestion. My birthday is on Monday (a depressing day to have your birthday on,) so I decided to write an extra long chapter. Please suggest and plot ideas and review because this is literally my life. Thanks!
I can do nothing but sit on the bathroom floor and sob. This isn't happening, this isn't happening, this isn't happening. But the more I think it the more hopeless it sounds. Maybe I'm just sick? There's always a chance that I'm not pregnant and this is just life's version of a sick cruel joke, right? Out of all the problems I thought of facing this wasn't one of one. I can't even ponder the idea of taking care of a tiny human.
I decide to slowly get up, bracing may hands on the sink for support. I rinse out my mouth and stare at my pasty complection in the mirror. I think for a few seconds about the best course of action, before making up my mind. There's something I have to do before anything else. I head downstairs and quickly get ready for school. I have a plan and it requires one individual in perticular. Magnus Bane.
"I got it." Magnus says, gasping for breath and clutching a small paper bag in his hand. He had ran all the way to the closest drug store and back in record time. He walks over to me and pulls me off of the ground, where I'm sitting in the girls locker room.
"Thanks." I say, taking the small paper bag from his hands. I do a quick scan of the change room before turning back him.
"Are you sure it's okay to be here? People will notice that we're gone, this could have waited until lunch."
"Trust me, no one will notice we're gone. It's only first period anyway and it's gym. I don't even show up to gym half the time anyway." Magnus said with a smile. If I didn't know any better I would think Magnus just said that to make me feel better, but there is no way I can imagine him in the mandatory grey gym clothes we wear. I'm pretty sure Magnus would die before being caught dead wearing them.
I gave him a nervous smile and gathered my bearings. Shaking off the feeling of dread creeping up on me. I take the pregnancy test out of the bag and box and head over to the bathroom stalls. Exhaling a shakey breath.
"Wish me luck." I say with a quivering voice and turn around to head into the stall.
"Good luck, biscuit." I hear Magnus murmur before I lock the door and sit down. I quickly pee on the infernal stick and come back out with the stick in hand. I set it on the counter and Magnus starts the five minute counter on his phone. I start pacing pack and forth unable to block my stream of thoughts. What if I am pregnant? How will I tell my mom and Jon about the baby? How will I tell them it's Sebastian's. Oh god. Sebastian, Sebastian, Sebastian-
"Stop pacing before you make a grove in the floor," said Magnus, a small frown on his face. He was genuinely scared and worried about me. After knowing him only more than a day he has become my best and currently only friend. When I asked him to pick up the the test he hesitated without a doubt. He didn't even ask any questions, though it seems he's itching to get some answers. Magnus is a good friend but that doesn't mean he still doesn't like gossip.
"Sorry." I reply sheepishly, sinking to the ground. Pulling my knees into my chest and resting my head on top. All of a sudden a rush of emotion comes at me. Tears roll down my face as my body starts racking with sobs. In one quick stride Magnus is on the ground next to me. Stroking my arm and whispering in my ear.
"Hey it's going to be okay, biscuit. There's always the chance that this is just a scare and we will laugh it off afterwards and even if you are pregnant you don't have to fear because I will gladly help pick out all the baby's clothes and help you decorate the room." This makes me look at him and let out a laugh. Even though I'm sad he can get me to laugh. He knows what will make me feel better.
"Thanks Magnus, because my biggest problem was what shade of blue to paint the nursery." I say sarcastically. Magnus opens his mouth to say something witty in return when a loud beeping cuts him off. The phone timer. I get up and make my way towards the sink, picking up the stick lying next to it. I look in the mirror unable to look just yet when I see Magnus standing behind me, as he flashes a quick thumbs up. I take a deep breath and look down. Seeing a little pink plus looking back at me, sent from the devil himself. My blood runs cold and my previous expression is wiped off my face. I glance up at Magnus and from my reaction he already knows the answer. I quickly run to the stall shutting the door, before giving Magnus time to react. I kneel over into the toilet and hurl all I have left inside.
I continue the day as normal putting on a happy plastered face. After spending the rest of the first period throwing up and having Magnus hold my hair back I decided to go back to class. Not wanting to go home and raise suspicion with my mom or Jon. I have spent most of my classes sitting next to Magnus and trying to avoid Simon, Jace, Alec and Izzy. There were a few times one of them motioned me to join them but I quickly look down, making myself interested in whatever work was in front of me. Throughout the whole day there was this cloud looming over me and a question I was trying to answer. What am I going to do now? Through out the day those words haunted me. What to do now? What to do n-
My thoughts are interrupted from a high pitch ring coming from my bag. I slide out my phone and put it into my lap, careful to keep it out of the teachers sight. I power it on and it reveals I have one new message.
Luke: Hey Clary, talked to my friend at Taki's and good news, you can start right away! He said you can start after school today and I said sure. Hope that's not a problem. Talk to you later.
I put down my phone and groan, earning a few stares from people around me. Magnus turns and gives me a questioning look, but I ignore him. This is the last thing I needed today. I pick up my phone to text Luke to say I can't when I stop and reconsider. It's hard to come by a job this easily and I might not get another opportunity like this. Also when the baby comes I'm going to need money and lots of it and even though my mom is the kindest person you'll ever meet I'm still pondering the idea of what I'll do if I'm kicked out. I make up my mind and text Luke back with a descion I'll probably regret later.
Clary: That's great! Tell him I'll be there at 3:50. Your the best Luke! :)
After I spend the rest of the not paying attention and avoiding everyone the bell finally rings, signaling the end of the day. I tell Magnus a quick goodbye and meet Jon in the parking lot, telling him about the new job and where to drop me off.
I go into the restaurant and my mouth drops open. It's not super over the top or fancy and that makes it perfect. There are a few booths lining the wall and very little people in the cafe, as well as art lining the wall and indie music softly playing over the speakers. I couldn't have found a better place to work if I tried.
I go up to the counter and introduce myself to the girl at the counter, whose name tag reads Kaelie. She looks at me, obviously uninterested and thrusts a blue shirt into my hands, as well as a name tag of my own, before going back to whatever was so interesting. After changing into my uniform I find the manager, Tessa, who kindly introduces herself and gives me the basics.
"That's about all you need to know and if you have any questions you can feel free to ask." She says with a genuine smile.
"Thanks." I reply, happy to know another friendly face. She gives me a nod and then something catches her eye behind me, before she turns to me again with a smile.
"Looks like you have your first customers, good luck." Tessa says, before scurrying away to deal with something else.
I knew I was nervous about my first customers (amplified pregnancy hormones,) but nothing could prepare me for the surprise as I turn around to the booth to see Simon, Jace, Alec and Isabelle looking right at me.
Holy fucking shit.
Thank you all so much for reading! Please, please, please review. It would really make my day. I appreciate input and any plot ideas. Thanks y'all!
Annie
