I woke up the following morning resting on a bare chest. It took me a few minutes to realise it was in fact Chad's chest. Wait a minute, bare chest? I looked down and found to my relief that I was clad in pyjamas. I felt Chad stirring underneath me.

"Good morning beautiful," Chad gave me a kiss on the forehead. I could certainly get used to this greeting every morning.

"Good morning," I said yawning.

"Fancy some breakfast?"

"Ooh yes please. Can we have pancakes?"

"You have an obsession with pancakes," Chad chuckled.

"I know, come on I'm hungry," I said, grabbing his hand and dragging him out of bed. I noticed that he slept in just a pair of joggers so his muscular torso was on show throughout breakfast.

"Now I know what women feel like," Chad mumbled.

"Hmm? What do you mean?" I asked dragging my eyes away from his chest and up to his face.

"Well so far this morning all you've done is stare at my body instead of my face," Chad smirked and I turned bright red.

"Sorry," I mumbled.

"Don't worry about it; a body like this should be admired."

"Chad!" I shoved him playfully and he just giggled.

We finished off our breakfast and got ready for work. We made sure to leave in separate cars to avoid causing suspicion.

On the way to the studios I stopped to get some petrol. When I made my way to the till a magazine on the news stand caught my eye. It was Tween Weekly. On the front was the title 'Hollywood's hottest new couple?' and underneath was a photograph of me and Chad on our way back from the doctors. It was taken while we were in the car and in the photo Chad had his arm draped over my shoulders. We were both preoccupied with the news from the doctor that we obviously didn't notice that the paparazzi were following us. I paid for my petrol and bought a copy of the magazine to show Chad.

I went straight to Chad's dressing room when I got to the studios and found him waiting for me. I walked straight in without knocking and Chad could immediately tell something was wrong.

"What's up with you?"

I took the magazine out from my bag and put it in his hands.

"Oh," Chad was clearly as upset about this as I was.

"Exactly, this is not what we need right now. They're never going to leave us alone and it won't be long until they find out about my pregnancy and my mum will find out and –," Chad cut me off.

"Hey, calm down, we still have time. They don't know that we're definitely a couple, we could always come up with some excuse or we could make an announcement ourselves then they won't be as curious," Chad soothed me.

"You're right, as usual. I think the first thing we need to do is talk to Marshall. That's if you don't mind coming with me?"

"Don't be daft, I told you I'm here through thick and thin," Chad gave me a gentle kiss on the lips. It took all my effort to pull away. I could've easily spent the day like this.

"Come on, we need to get there before rehearsals start," I said pulling Chad out of the door.

I knocked on the door to Marshall's office.

"Come in!" Marshall replied from the other side of the door.

I opened the door and made my way into the familiar office.

"Sonny! What a pleasant surprise, what can I –," Marshall stopped as Chad came through the door. "Chad? To what do we owe this honour?"

"Actually I'm just here for morale support. Sonny has something to tell you."

Marshall looked between us, completely baffled.

"Sonny?" Marshall prompted.

"Err yeah, is it okay if we have a seat?"

"Be my guest," Marshall motioned to the armchairs in front of his desk.

I guessed by Marshall's reaction to Chad that he hadn't seen Tween Weekly this morning. That made me feel a bit better, maybe other people hadn't seen the article either.

I took a deep breath and started to explain my situation to Marshall.

"Okay, I think the first thing you need to know is that Chad and I are dating."

Marshall gave me an 'Is that all?' look.

"I'm really pleased for you, but I don't quite see why I need to know. It's not up to me who you date Sonny."

"Yeah I know, but everything will make sense in a few minutes. Just bare with me on this one."

"Then please do go on."

"Right, Marshall I'm pregnant." I blurted.

Marshall didn't say a word. Chad reached for my hand and held it tight.

"I'm assuming Chad is the father?"

"You would be correct to make that assumption."

"And are you keeping the baby?"

"We don't know for sure yet. We'll either keep it or put it up for adoption. We're both against abortion."

"Right, well I don't really know what to say to you Sonny. You've probably realised by now that you can't be on a kids show whilst pregnant at the age of 19."

Tears started to well in my eyes. He was going to fire me.

"But I don't want to lose you from the show so we're in a bit of a pickle. I'm going to have to phone Mr Condor, I won't be long," Marshall picked up his phone and left the room. Chad and I sat in silence.

After what seemed like a lifetime Marshall finally re-entered the room and sat back behind his desk.

"Mr Condor said you have two options. You can take a vacation effective from when you begin to show or you can leave the studios."

I gasped.

"Of course if people find out you're pregnant and you're keeping the child then you couldn't come back to us. I'm sorry to do this to you Sonny, you know how much everyone here at So Random! cares for you and how much we would hate to see you leave us."

"I u- u- understand Marshall," I got out between my sobs.

"Sonny why don't you go to my dressing room, I'll be with you soon I just need to talk to Marshall first."

I was a little confused but I nodded and left for Chad's dressing room.

I was curled up on the sofa when Chad finally entered the room.

"Sweetheart don't cry, everything will be fine, don't you worry."

"But how will it be fine? I'll never be able to work on So Random! again!" I broke down into more sobs."

"Shhh, I assure you everything will work out in the end," Chad comforted me.

"If you say so."

"I know so. Now I was thinking maybe we should speak to the media and let them know we're a couple. Maybe afterwards they'll be less curious. Of course I don't want to force you if you think it's a bad idea."

"No I think that's probably the best way. They're going to find out sooner or later anyway," I said sitting up straight.

"Okay, I'll phone Tween Weekly, they're the biggest magazine around so the news should spread pretty quick."

"Okay, I'm going to get cleaned up," I said, leaving for the bathroom.

When I returned Chad was sat on the sofa reading the article about us in Tween Weekly. He turned around when he heard me coming.

"Did you speak to Tween Weekly?" I asked him.

"Yeah, they said they would meet us here in about an hour."

"Here? Don't they usually want to meet in hotels or some other posh place?"

"Normally yes, but they said they didn't want anyone else to get photos of us together before they could write the article."

"Ah, that makes sense," I said as I sat next to Chad on the couch.

We spent the next hour helping each other to learn lines until we heard a knock on the door.

"That'll be Tween Weekly," Chad said as he walked to the door to let them in.

"Good morning Mr Cooper, I'm Macy, can I come in?"

"Of course, make yourself comfortable and please call me Chad."

"Ah Miss Munroe," Macy greeted me when she came into the room.

"Good morning Macy, please call me Sonny," I smiled and we all sat down in Chad's dressing room. Chad and I sat next to each other on the sofa and Macy sat opposite us on one of the armchairs.

"Well, shall we get started?" Macy asked in a very perky way. I could tell she was going to get on my nerves.

"Indeed, fire away," Chad answered as he put his hand over mine.

Macy smiled at Chad's simple gesture as she got out her pen and paper.

"Okay, first of all I think I speak for everyone when I say you two make the cutest couple ever! When did you first realise you two had something?"

Chad motioned for me to speak first.

"When I first started here at So Random! I found Chad really irritating, it probably didn't help that we worked on rival shows mind you. But as we've gotten to know each other better I've realised that he's actually a really great guy. I started to have feelings for him about a year ago but I never in a million years thought that he could possibly feel for me in return."

"But she couldn't be more wrong," Chad interrupted, "I fell for Sonny the first time I saw her in that ridiculous tea pot outfit. I've been trying to get her to see how much I liked her ever since but it wasn't until a recent party when we finally realised how we felt for each other."

"Ooh, do go on. What happened at this party?"

"That we can't tell," Chad laughed, "All I can say is that it was the best night of my life so far."

"Me too," I added.

"Because that doesn't sound suspicious at all," Macy laughed, "So how long have you two been dating?"

"Five weeks and one day," I answered and Chad chuckled at my preciseness.

"Wow, you two have kept this quite for a while, I feel I must congratulate you. But how did you get your friends to keep it quiet."

"Well we haven't actually told our friends yet," Chad answered.

"What! Surely you must've let slip to someone?"

"Well I told Tawni yesterday but that's only because she almost figured it out. I think some people may have had their suspicions though."

"I'm surprised you lasted that long. I don't know of many people who could have a boyfriend like Chad Dylan Cooper and not tell the world."

"Well we've been enjoying each other's company so much that we didn't want the world to know. The only reason we're talking to you now is because the media spotted us coming home from the doctors." Chad stopped himself quickly and I stared at him. How could he let that slip? Hopefully Macy didn't notice our reaction but one look at her face proved she was very observant.

"The doctors? Is everything alright?"

"Yes," Chad said quickly and my heart skipped a beat, unsure of what he was going to say. "I've been feeling a little under the weather lately and I thought it best to get checked out."

I was so relieved that Chad was good at thinking on the spot.

"I'm glad you're feeling better now, we can't have the star of Mackenzie falls feeling unwell," Macy smiled, "So Sonny, I think every one of our female readers would like to know, what is Chad Dylan Cooper like as a boyfriend?"

I heard Chad chuckle and I smiled myself.

"He's perfect. I know it sounds cliché but he really is. He always pays for dinner whenever we go out, he will not let me pay for a thing!" I gave Chad a sideways look and he chuckled again, "But joking aside he really is brilliant. He's really caring and always thinks about me over himself. He's so much more than I could ever have asked for," I gave Chad's hand a squeeze.

"Wow. You've just made so many girls out there even more jealous of you. And I have to say that includes me!" Macy laughed, "Well Chad, you've stolen America's sweetheart, but what is she like as a girlfriend?"

"She's magnificent. Not only is she quite clearly stunning on the outside, she's beautiful on the inside too. She wouldn't hurt a fly. I could easily spend a lifetime with her and that still wouldn't be long enough," Chad smiled at me.

"You guys seem perfect for each other. Okay I think I've got everything I need so I'm going to leave you in peace. Thank you so much for agreeing to this interview."

"Not a problem," Chad said standing and leading Macy to the door.

From the sofa I heard the door click shut and let out an audible sigh of relief.

"I'm glad that's over," I said to Chad as he joined me on the couch.

"Yeah me too," Chad replied. We sat together in silence for a few minutes.

"I have a surprise for you," Chad stopped and smiled.

"Yes, go on," I urged.

"Nope, it's a surprise! I'll pick you up from your house tonight at seven thirty. Be sure to wear something fancy."

"You're not going to tell me anymore?" I gave him my best puppy dog eyes.

"No way will that work on me. You are not getting this one out of me."

"I can't believe you're leaving me hanging!"

"Stop whining, now come on we have to go to rehearsals," Chad gave me a quick kiss before we went our separate ways.

Rehearsals dragged as I eagerly awaited my surprise. Although I was pleased to find that nobody seemed to have read Tween Weekly this morning. At least if they had they hadn't read the article about me and Chad. I decided to keep quiet until our interview came out in the next issue.

I raced to my car as soon as rehearsals finished and was back in my apartment in minutes. My mum still wasn't home as it was only Wednesday and she didn't return until Friday. I was more than grateful for the peace and quiet as I searched through my wardrobe for something to wear.

I was searching for nearly half an hour before I finally came across a beautiful baby doll dress. It was styled on a Lipsy dress but it had been dyed black especially for me. It had chiffon draping from the waist down and was ruched around the bust. To finish off the dress the straps were embellished and twisted around the ruching on the bust. I tried it on and found it fit perfectly so I began to accessorise.

I was just applying my red lipstick when I heard a knock on the door.

I opened the door to find Chad dressed in black trousers, a white shirt with the top few buttons undone and a skinny black tie. I looked down and found in his hands a red rose, which he was holding out to me.

I took the rose from him and gave him a peck on the cheek in greeting. He seemed to be speechless.

"You look stunning," Chad breathed.

"Thanks, you don't look so bad yourself," I smiled.

"Shall we?" Chad held out his arm to me. I linked my arm with his and allowed him to lead me outside to the awaiting limo.

"This is for us?" I asked, shocked.

"Of course, only the best for my Sonny," Chad helped me into the limo as I blushed.

We drove for about twenty minutes until we reached the best restaurant in town.

"Chad I can't afford this place!" I whispered to him as we got out of the limo.

"Sonny you are not paying for a thing tonight," Chad smiled at me and I blushed again. How did I get such a great boyfriend?

We walked into the restaurant and if anyone was surprised to see us together they certainly didn't show it.

The maitre d' introduced himself and led us to a secluded corner of the restaurant where nobody could see us.

Chad held out my chair for me to sit down before taking his own seat. As soon as he sat down he placed his hand on my knee and I couldn't suppress my smile.

The maitre d' left and was replaced by our waiter.

"Good evening. My name is André and I will be your waiter for the night. Can I get you anything to drink?"

"Just water please," Chad smiled at the waiter as he left to get our water.

Dinner was spectacular. By far the best food I had ever eaten and the conversation was flowing between us all night.

We finished dessert and I noticed Chad beginning to get fidgety.

"Chad are you feeling okay?" I asked beginning to get worried.

"Yeah ... yeah I'm fine. It's just ... there's something I've wanted to ask you all night."

My heart began to race. What on earth could he want to ask me? I remained silent as Chad stood from his chair. My heart pounded in my chest. He started to bend down onto one knee and fished around in his pocket. He finally pulled out a small black box and held it out to me. I noticed it had a Tiffany logo embossed on the lid.

"Sonny, you are the most amazing person I have ever met. I fell for you the first second I saw you and you've had me falling harder and faster every minute since. I love you Sonny and I want to spend the rest of my life with you. Will you do me the incredible honour of becoming my wife?"

My breath caught in my throat. I didn't know what to say. Yes I did love him but wasn't this all a little fast? How did he know for sure he felt this way about me?

"Sonny?"

"Yes?" Chad brought me out of my trance.

"Is that your answer?" Chad's face lit up.

"No!" Chad's face fell, "No I don't mean no I mean yes isn't my answer."

"So you're saying no?"

"No! I don't know what to say! Chad I love you too but how do you know you feel all of that for me, I'm not saying I won't feel the same way at some point, I'm just not sure I feel that way yet. I'm not making much sense I'm sorry. I'm just confused."

"You're making perfect sense. I know I have those feelings because they have been building since I first set eyes on you. I don't care if you don't feel as strongly as I do at this moment in time but if you think you could then I think your answer should be yes. And I know we've only been dating a short period of time but a lot has happened in these past few weeks. When I talked to Marshall this morning I asked him if there was any way I could help you keep your job. He said the only way was if we got married."

"But I don't want you to feel like you have to marry me!"

"I don't! I've known for years you're the only girl I want to be with. This is just a perfect excuse to make my dreams become a reality sooner than I thought possible.

"So I'll ask you again. Sonny, will you marry me?"

"Yes," I whispered, tears welling in my eyes. How could I refuse after that beautiful speech?

Chad opened the little black box to reveal a beautiful silver engagement ring. It was a thin platinum band set with three stones. The centre stone was a round diamond and the two surrounding stones were two slightly smaller round sapphires. I was completely in awe of it.

"Chad it's beautiful," I whispered as he placed it onto my finger. It was a perfect fit.

Chad stood up and looked directly into my eyes.

"I love you Sonny Munroe."

"And I love you Chad Dylan Cooper."

Chad gave me the sweetest kiss I had ever experienced. When he pulled away he paid for dinner and led me outside to our awaiting limo.

The whole way home my eyes were fixed on the beautiful ring on my finger. It must've cost a fortune! I noticed Chad watching me and smiling. I could definitely get used to a life like this.

Okay I know my chapters seem to be getting shorter but I think that's the perfect place to leave this one. I only have two exams left so I promise I'll try to update faster. (And I'll try to make the next one longer too!)

Thanks for being so patient with me!

xx