Leaving

When I came home from the hospital a week later, I found myself not wanting to do anything at all. I went straight up to my bedroom and closed myself in. I then got on my laptop and did exactly what Mark told me to do, delete him from Facebook. I'll admit, it was hard as hell to do, but once I did it I felt slightly ok. I then went to my balcony doors and closed the curtains so I wouldn't be tempted to look out of them. Once I did that, it began to sink in that Mark was seriously cutting me off. My chest hurt from fighting back the desire to cry but my eyes were already tired of crying. I just couldn't understand why he would pull himself away from me so quickly…just when we were getting close.

Soon I began to pick up where I left off before Mark moved in next door. I would get up, go to school, and then come home or go to Emily's. There were mornings I would see Mark coming out of the house with Sam and I would pretend that they didn't even exist. One day, Sam actually spoke to me, saying good morning or some stupid shit. I rolled my eyes and walked to my bus stop with Emily.

On my 15th birthday, my mom planned a party for me at this water park. She invited everyone from my swim team including the coach and his wife. I did my best to ignore them, leaving with Emily and our friend Jess, to ride some rides. Unfortunately whenever we were on something, he was always near with his wife. What was he trying to do? Make me jealous? Whatever, I was way cuter than his wife and I knew he knew that. Still…I guess I couldn't blame him for wanting to distance himself from me. Who knows what could have happened if we were alone a few more times.

"Is he still staring at me?" I asked Emily when we sat down to get some food.

She glared over my shoulder quickly and then nodded, "Yep…like a hawk."

I sighed, "I don't understand it. He doesn't want to talk to me but he doesn't mind watching me any chance he gets!"

"Calm down girl." Jess said. "I think his wife can hear you."

I chuckled, "Let the bitch hear me I don't care…see now I'm pissed off."

Emily sighed, "Don't let it get to you…hey, come to the bathroom with me real fast. I need to check something."

Jess and I nodded and got up to head to the bathroom with her. I could feel Mark's eyes piercing my back as I walked away and even heard Sam say, "If you don't quit staring at her, I'm going to smack the taste out of your mouth."

I giggled and walked into the bathroom with the girls. As soon as we got in there, Emily pulled out something wrapped in a paper towel from her bag.

"What is that?" I asked.

She didn't answer me; instead she just up wrapped it…revealing three pregnancy test she had already taken. She looked at all of them and then started crying.

"Oh God…I can't believe this." She said.

"What is it?" Jess asked.

She continued to cry as she placed each test on the side of the sink. "Glenn is going to be a dad."

We gasped, "What! No way!"

"yes way…I took these three earlier this morning…I'm pregnant guys."

I looked at Jess and then at Emily, "So what are you going to do about this?"

"What else? I'm going to tell my parents and then run like hell." She said.

I couldn't help but chuckle at her words. "Em, you can't run. How far along do you think you are?"

"Well judging from the small bump that has already started to form, I'd say about three months."

Jess sighed, "You've got to tell Glenn first. Maybe he'll go with you when you tell your parents."

She sighed, "Maybe. Oh I hope he doesn't freak out himself though. You guys know how emotional Glenn can get."

"true, but don't give up. Things will work out." I told her. "And you have me to help you with whatever you need."

She smiled at me and then hugged us both. On our way out of the bathroom I was stopped by Mark's blonde bitch…

"Excuse me birthday girl, but do you mind if I talk to you for a second?" she said.

I rolled my eyes and folded my arms, "You guys can go."

"Are you sure?" Emily asked.

I nodded and watched as they walked away. I then turned my attention to Sam whose expression went from sweet to complete evil.

"Listen Kitty, you need to stop with the little comments before something bad happens to you. I wouldn't want to embarrass you at your party."

I giggled, "First of all, don't call me Kitty. Second of all, you won't embarrass me at my own party because if you do…I'll start finding ways to hang with your husband again. How about that?"

She shook her head, "You don't get it do? Mark doesn't like you that way Katrina, and if he did…it was because he was mad at me…so get over yourself and move on before I tell your mother what's been going on. I don't think you'll be hanging with your friends much longer if that got out."

I narrowed my eyes, "Are you threatening me Sam?"

"Oh no sweetness…I'm promising it. Mark and I are happy now. I'm having a baby to him and I'm going to name him Marcus…you know like the guy you were suppose to have a crush on…"

I rolled my eyes as tears filled them quickly. "Whatever. If it makes you feel any better I'll quit the swim team just to stay away from him."

She smiled, "Good. I knew you would see reason."

Without another word, she turned and walked back to the table where Mark was sitting. He looked at me blankly and then at her. I sighed and told Emily and Jess that I was ready to go.

"What happened?" Emily asked.

I shook my head, "nothing…nothing at all."

I was quiet for nearly an hour after that. Emily and Jess tried to cheer me up but it wasn't working. It was killing me inside hearing that Mark and Sam were having a baby. I couldn't believe it….then again I guess he was never actually mine so why was I so angry?

Towards the end of my party, I got a super surprise from my mom. She led me and my party guests outside where my uncle Jeff was waiting for me. I was so excited to see him since I hadn't seen him since I was at least four.

"How are you muffin?" he asked.

I shrugged, "I'm better now that you're here. When did you fly in?"

"Just yesterday, and I have a surprise for you."

"Oh no not another surprise," I said.

"no trust me, you'll like it…" he said as he handed me an envelope. It was very light so I assumed it was money. However when I opened it, I found two plane tickets inside to go to L.A."

"No way! Are you serious?" I asked him.

He nodded, "Yes way, I heard you've been really stressed out and so I figured you should come stay with me for a little while."

"What! I'm so jealous!" Emily said. "You're stealing my bestie!"

I laughed, "oh don't worry I'll be back. "

"Maybe." My mom said.

I looked at her, "What do you mean?"

She shrugged, "Well honey, I noticed that you've been confined to your room for the longest time and I think a change in scenery would do you some good."

I looked at my uncle and then at my friends. "Would I be able to come visit?"

"Of course anytime you want. Just let me know when." My uncle said.

I sighed, thinking about it long and hard. I could tell that Mark and Sam were very eager to know what my decision was going to be. They were staring me down slightly, Sam more than Mark.

"I think…it's a good idea." I said. "When should I be packed?"

My uncle smiled, "By tomorrow afternoon."

I nodded and then received a million hugs from my friends. A few of them cried, especially Emily. I cried when I hugged her, not really wanting to leave her behind but leaving at this point was the best decision of my life.