Author's Note: Glad you guys are enjoying it so far! I was thinking of adding ONE more chapter after this one, so it'll be a three-shot! (:

Btw, if you don't know what Alicia looks like, search up 'Kiersey Clemons'. (:

"Is it ready yet?"

"No, Seth. I just peed on it a few seconds ago."

"Well, how long is going to take?"

"Didn't the box say five minutes?"

"Screw the box… how many minutes have passed, now?"

"I'm already nervous and you're just making it worse!"

Seth paced the tiny bathroom as Alicia rocked back and forth on the counter. The pregnancy test was in her trembling hands, waiting to show her what her fate was going to be.

"I'm sorry," he finally said, halting his pacing. She looked up at him, a distraught look on her angelic face.

"I just," she began, struggling to find the right words to say. She bit down on her lip and sniffed. "I just don't know what I'll do if I'm pregnant." Hearing her say the words aloud made his stomach twist into knots. Seth imagined himself becoming a father at 17, and it made him shudder; how could he possibly do it?

He reached for her hand, caressing it lightly. He pressed his lips against her forehead, closing his eyes. He loved Alicia, and if it turned out that she was pregnant, he wouldn't hesitate in being there for her through all of it.

Agonizingly long minutes had passed, and it was time for them to look at the test. Alicia sighed heavily before holding up the stick. Her breath hitched and her bottom lip began to quiver. Seth watched as thick tears welled in her chestnut eyes, and he knew what the results were; she was pregnant.

"Oh my God," she whispered, the test falling from her hands. "This is my entire fault. If I hadn't insisted on us having sex without the condom-

"Alicia, it's not your fault," he interrupted, his face turning red. He didn't know how to feel; his life had just changed in so many ways.

"I'm so sorry," she cried, covering her face with her hands. Her body began to shudder as she cried even harder. Seth moved so that he was impossibly close to her, and wrapped his arms around her waist. Her hands clung to his shoulders as she buried her head in his chest.

"I love you, okay?" he whispered, sighing into her hair. His hands trailed up and down her back as he listened to her silent sobs.

"Please don't leave," she whispered after a few minutes. Seth froze, and pulled back to look at her. Her sobs had let up, and her eyes were red and puffy. She looked genuinely worried.

"I'd never," he whispered, trailing his hand down her fragile face. "Alicia, I love you. I know we're young but I want to spend my life with you. I'd never leave you, especially not now. We're in this together, and I'm here for you… and our baby." At the mention of those words, her face lit up a bit. She placed her hands on his waist and leaned into him.

"I love you too," she whispered, a smile finding its way to her lips. "You really mean that? About wanting to spend your life with me?"

He leaned down, pressing his lips against hers. She leaned into him even more, getting lost in the kiss. He broke it with reluctance, staring back at her with assurance.

"I mean every word," he told her. She smiled sadly, kissing him once more.

"I feel the same way," she said, reaching for both of his hands. He smirked down at her, intertwining their trembling hands.

He kissed her again, this time with urgency. He needed her to know that no matter what, everything was going to be okay.

…

Weeks had passed since they found out about Alicia's pregnancy, but they were entirely too nervous to tell anyone else. Alicia's sister, Tiffany, had a child of her own, so she considered telling her in the beginning. The only thing that kept her from doing so was the fact that Tiffany was 22, and her child was barely one. It was better than a 17 year old cheerleader getting knocked up months after she lost her virginity.

The only thing that brought light to this situation was the fact that she was enduring it with Seth. She never imagined that she'd meet a guy that cared for her as much as he did. She never thought that she'd meet a guy that she cared for as much as she did.

Seth concluded that they'd tell Leah and Jacob, and go from there. Alicia couldn't help but agree because she trusted the both of them.

They sat in the living room of the Clearwater house, munching on chips and watching a movie on BET. Leah was completely into the movie, slapping Jacob's shoulder every time something happened. Seth didn't want him to end up with a bruise, so he turned the TV off. She looked to him with daggers in her eyes, raising her eyebrows.

"What are you doing?" she asked. Seth looked to Alicia, who had a tense look on her face.

"We have to tell you something," he began, looking between Jacob and Leah. Leah straightened up in her seat and nodded.

"Okay… what is it?" she wondered. Jacob looked just as curious as she did. Alicia tugged at her bottom lip, watching as Seth's face turned a dark shade of red.

"I'm pregnant," she whispered, avoiding eye contact with the three of them. The room was silent as the news kicked in. She finally managed to look up at Jacob and Leah and she wished that she hadn't; they looked dumbfounded.

"What?" Leah asked, her eyes wide with shock. She looked to her younger brother, who was struggling to keep his composure.

"I'm pregnant," she said louder. She tucked her hair behind her ear and sighed heavily. "I'm with child. I have a bun in the fucking oven."

"Like… you're gonna have a baby?" Jacob asked; he acted as if he didn't understand the concept. Alicia's patience was growing low, so she didn't respond.

"Yeah," Seth choked out, reaching for Alicia's hand. She looked over at him, frowning sadly.

"Are you guys going to keep it?" Leah wondered. She seemed genuinely worried, which eased some of Alicia's annoyance. She nodded, squeezing Seth's hand.

"Yeah, we are," she told them, watching as their facial expressions shifted. "We got ourselves into this situation; we might as well own up to it and take care of our responsibilities. I can't imagine giving my baby up for adoption, and abortion is out of the question."

"Definitely," Seth agreed. Leah and Jacob took a few seconds to process everything before speaking up.

"Have you told anyone else?" Jacob asked, folding his hands together.

"You guys are the only ones we've told," Alicia whispered. "We want to tell our parents but… we don't know how."

"Believe it or not, telling Sue isn't going to be that bad. She had me and Seth at a young age, so she'll understand," Leah told her, causing some of Alicia's tension to ease up. Seth swallowed thickly, dreading the moment that he'd have to face his mother with news like this.

"Yeah, well, telling my mom is going to be a disaster. She pretty much flipped out when my sister told her she was pregnant, and she's an adult! Her problem was the fact that Tiffany isn't married. It doesn't make sense because Tiffany is still with Demetrius, the baby's father, and what she does with her life is her own decision," Alicia said, rising to her feet. She paced the room and willed herself not to cry.

"Alicia, you're a smart girl. You make good grades, you're captain of the cheerleading team, and you still manage to have time for a job. Your mom knows these things. Yeah, she might be upset, but ultimately, it's your life. There's not much she can do about it," Leah reasoned, frowning a bit.

Alicia looked over at Seth, who was giving her the same look of pity. Looking at him staring at her that way made her feel something at the pit of her stomach.

She came to the conclusion that she was done feeling sad about her pregnancy, because she didn't want her child to feel like he or she wasn't wanted. She was going to embrace this unexpected gift in her life, and she was going to start by telling her and Seth's parents.

…

Leah was right. Telling Sue was the easy part. She cried for a bit, gave them some advice, and hugged Alicia for what felt like hours. She promised that she'd give her support, which was a big relief for her and Seth.

Telling Alicia's mother was a completely different story. She cried, blamed herself, as well as everyone else, before walking away from the situation altogether. Alicia knew that her mother would come around at some point, but it still hurt.

Days turned into weeks, and weeks turned into months, and in those months, Alicia began to show. People began to talk around school, including the cheerleading team.

Alicia was well liked on the team, except for by Lois and her three followers. One day during practice, Lois decided to put Alicia on blast.

"Okay guys, let's run that routine one more time. The competition is coming up, and we have to be ready," Alicia said, sweat dripping from her forehead. She was one of the only cheerleaders in sweats and a T-shirt, while the rest of them had on short shorts and miniature tanks—clothes that she used to wear.

"Maybe you should sit down and rest," Lois said, bopping up to the front of the line where Alicia stood. Alicia turned to her with her brow raised, folding her arms.

"Excuse me?" Alicia asked. Lois snickered, followed by her airheaded friends.

"I'm just looking out for you. I wouldn't want you to hurt yourself, or the baby, by working yourself too hard," she said, tilting her head to the side. Gasps and murmurs followed her statement, and Alicia went pale in the face. Her lips parted, and her knees threatened to give out.

"How did you-

"It doesn't take a rocket scientist, sweet heart. Your stomach looks like there's a television set jammed in there, and your face is turning into a round potato. Not to mention your extreme case of 'excuse me, I have to run to the restroom,' every single day? You're not fooling anyone," she spat, causing some of the girls to giggle. Everyone else looked just as shocked as Alicia. Alicia swallowed thickly, the tears pooling her eyesight.

"That's none of your business," she whispered, her heart rate speeding up.

"Oh, I think it is. I think it's all of our business," Lois said, her voice getting louder and louder. "I think it's a disgrace to have a whore as a captain. That's setting a bad example for the team, right guys?"

Surprisingly, no one agreed. Lois looked around at all of the hate-filled stares that were pointed in her direction, and scoffed.

"First of all, Lois," Alicia began, taking a step toward her. "I'm not a whore. Okay, I'm pregnant. Are you happy? But do you remember Seth, my boyfriend? The only guy I've ever slept with? Yeah, I'm carrying his child. That doesn't mean that I'm not capable of leading this team. I'm three months, one week, and seven days. I'm healthy, my baby is healthy, and the two of us combined can do a three quarter front flip, any more questions?" she asked, causing a roar of claps and laughter. Lois went red in the face, crossing her arms.

"Like you'll last through the end of the year," she threatened.

"Maybe I will, maybe I won't. But for right now, let's run that routine again," she said, snapping her fingers. "Get back in position, Luis."

Without a word more, Lois retreated to her normal spot with anger written all over her face. Alicia honestly felt relieved that she didn't feel the need to hide her pregnancy from the team anymore, because now, the cat was out of the bag.

…

A Month Later

Seth's birthday had finally arrived, and he couldn't have been more excited. He was officially 17, which he felt was a huge step up from being 16.

Originally, he had planned on sneaking into a club with Jacob, Leah, Alicia and Tiffany, but considering their current circumstances, that didn't seem like such a fun idea to him anymore. He had decided that he wanted a quiet day away from school spent with Alicia.

Sue, Jacob, Leah and Alicia woke him up that morning and sung him happy birthday before Jacob and Leah went off to school, and Sue and Alicia cooked him his favorite breakfast—bacon, eggs, toast, sausage, and an omelet.

After Sue went off to work, it was just Seth and Alicia. He was sprawled across the couch on his stomach as she hovered over him; she was giving him a life changing massage. He sighed in content for the tenth time that day, causing Alicia to smile.

"I can't even begin to tell you how good this feels," he breathed as she rolled her knuckles over the tension that he felt in his lower back. "You should profession in this."

"I was honestly thinking about it," she admitted, moving to straddle his waist. She began karate chopping his back, causing his words to come out hilariously choppy.

"Can I get free massages?" he asked. She halted her movement and leaned down, pressing her lips to his ear.

"You can get the full package," she whispered with a seductive edge to her tone. His eyes shot open, and he couldn't help the redness that was creeping up his neck. He carefully flipped his body over, being sure to keep his girlfriend above him. His eyes locked with hers, a suggestive vibe lingering between the two.

"How about a test run?" he recommended. She giggled lightly, crushing her lips against his. She kissed him hungrily, anxious to show him how happy he made her feel. She reached her hand down and began trailing her fingers over his crotch, causing his body to stiffen beneath her. She pulled back, a smirk on her face.

It was rare, but they did have sex while she was pregnant. They were sure to be careful, and enjoyed the fact that they didn't have to have a condom in sight. Right about now felt like the perfect time to give that full body massage.

"I'll be right back," she said, moving to stand to her feet. He grabbed her hips, a look of curiosity on his face.

"Where are you going?" he asked; he was clearly too turned on to have to wait any longer. She laughed lightly and gave him a gentle peck.

"What good is a massage without the oils and whipped cream?" she whispered, winking. His jaw dropped, and suddenly, he was anxious to let her go.

"I see. Just… hurry back," he whispered, winking back.

Just because she was four months pregnant didn't mean that her sexual creativity had faltered, and Seth was thankful for that.

…

Two Months Later

"How did the ultrasound go?" Jacob asked, plopping down on the couch of the Clearwater house. Alicia was snacking on fruit and vegetables, curled up on the couch opposite of his.

"It was good. The baby is getting pretty big," Alicia said, smiling warmly. As time passed, she found herself getting more and more excited about the arrival of her and Seth's child.

"I can see that," he laughed, looking toward her belly. Alicia giggled and rested her hand over her rapidly growing bump.

"I think it's cute," Seth said, walking out into the living room. He had three water bottles in his hand, tossing one to Jacob.

"It is one of the cuter bumps. Some girls look like walking whales," Leah said, trailing after him. She had on shorts and a hoodie, ready for the Senior bonfire that night.

"Well, thank you," Alicia said, laughing shortly afterwards. Seth cuddled up beside her, causing her to sigh with content. She pressed her lips against his, tangling her fingers in his cropped hair. They heard the sound of a camera shudder, and pulled away from each other. Leah was standing there with her phone camera aimed at them.

"Awww, that's going on Instagram," she laughed. Jacob chuckled and stood to his feet, reaching for Leah's hand.

"We'll see you lovebirds later," he said, heading for the door.

"Don't eat too many s'mores, Jake. You know how you get when you eat too much chocolate," Seth warned, earning a laugh from both of the ladies.

"I'll keep him away from them," Leah winked, watching as Jacob narrowed his eyes.

"That's not fair," he groaned. She pulled him out the door, locking it after her. Seth looked over at Alicia, a smirk on his face.

"Where were we?" he asked, inching his face toward hers. She giggled and nudged her nose against his.

"I wanna show you something," she breathed, their lips seconds apart. His breath ghosted along her neck as he moved to kiss it.

"Show me," he whispered, pressing his lips against her warm skin. She let out a gasp of bliss, smiling to herself. She lifted up her shirt, exposing her gorgeous baby bump. Seth's eyes lit up as he laid eyes on it. She reached for his hands and rested them over her stomach.

"Wait for it," she whispered, anticipating the kick that her baby would give her; she could feel it. After a few seconds, Seth could feel something moving against his hand. He locked eyes with Alicia, a serene beam on his face.

"Wow," he breathed, feeling as the baby kicked once more. "I love that. Just knowing that we created this… I can't even describe it."

"I know what you mean," Alicia agreed, leaning up to press her lips against his forehead. After a few seconds of feeling mesmerized, his face shifted to an unreadable expression. It began to worry her. "Everything okay, baby?" she asked, trailing her fingers down the side of his face. He nodded, resting his hand over hers.

"Yeah, I'm fine. I'm just thinking about how badly I want to be a good father. I want to make our baby proud to call me his or her daddy. I want to make you proud," he told her, deep concern in his eyes. Alicia intertwined their hands, giving his a gentle squeeze.

"You're going to be an amazing father. I can't imagine anyone better," she promised, resting her head on his shoulder. "I'm so lucky to have you in my life, and our baby is going to absolutely adore you. You have nothing to worry about. I promise."

Seth wrapped his long arms around her body, holding her close to him. He swore on his life that he had never felt anything better than having Alicia and their unborn child in his arms.

"I love you, Leesh. I really do," he told her, causing her to lift her head up. She began kissing her way around his face until she ended up at his lips; his soft, affectionate lips. She pulled back, a blush on her soft skin.

"I love you too," she whispered back, a glint in her eyes.

He held her for awhile until the both of them fell asleep on that couch, much like they always did with each other.

…

Three Months Later

The last week of school was approaching, and so was the due date for Alicia and Seth's baby. Alicia's stomach was just as big as the refrigerator, and she swore that she could feel the baby coming out of her every time she used the bathroom. It was only a matter of days before her water would break; they could feel it.

"Are you sure you want to go to school?" Alicia's mother asked, handing her some fruit. Seth sat at the table swallowing down some pancakes.

"Yes, mom. It's the last week of school, also known as the best time of the whole year," she reasoned. She sat down next to Seth, resting her hand on her stomach.

"Alicia Knight, you are seconds from child birth. What are we supposed to do if you're stuck in the middle of the hallway and your water breaks?" her mother asked, crossing her arms.

"I'll be fine, mom. I promise," Alicia said, standing to her feet. She pecked her mother on the cheek, and hurried past her to get to the door. Alicia's mother was a very beautiful woman; most people compared her to Kerry Washington. She had this natural beauty about her that definitely rubbed off on her daughters.

"Thanks for the food, Mrs. Knight," Seth said, pecking her cheek. She smiled at him and gave him a hug. She was glad that Seth was the boy that her daughter had chosen, because he was a very special guy.

Seth grabbed the car keys and headed outside, walking Alicia to the car. She was honestly supposed to be at home resting, but she refused to stay home during the last week of school. After he got her settled in the car, he plopped in the front seat and headed toward the school.

He parked his car beside Jacob's and looked over to see him and Leah making out in his back seat. He cringed and looked over at Alicia, who was lost in thought. She had her hand over her stomach, a questionable look on her face.

"Are you okay?" Seth asked, resting his hand on her thigh. She looked up at him and took a minute before nodding.

"Yeah, I just… feel a little funny," she said, unbuckling her seat belt.

"Don't worry, you'll be fine. I'll come over and help you out," he said, climbing out of the car. He walked over and knocked on Jacob's windows, tearing the two apart. They looked up at him and frowned before climbing out of the backseat.

"Cock blocker," Leah spat. Seth ignored her as he opened the door for Alicia. Her face was turning a dark shade of red as Seth helped her out of the car. Jacob and Leah gave her curious glances as she finally stood to her feet. She let out a pain-filled moan, grabbing for something to hold onto. Seth kept her steady, a frown on his face.

"Alicia?" he whispered. She gasped, and looked down at her feet; that's when the three of them noticed the wetness.

"Either I just peed myself, or I'm having this baby," she cried, struggling to hold herself up.

"Oh my God," Leah whispered, horror written all over her face.

"What do we do?" Jacob asked, panicking slightly.

"Um, uh, we gotta get to the hospital!" Seth said quickly, ushering Alicia back into the car. She began to breathe heavily, letting out another moan. "Just relax, Leesh. Everything's going to be okay."

"Aagh!" she cried, earning some stares from bystanders. Jacob and Leah hopped in the backseat while Seth hurried to the driver's side. Alicia was in labor, soon to have her and Seth's first child. They had absolutely no idea what awaited them.

…

Alicia let out horror-filled screams, clutching onto Seth and her mother's hands. This was her tenth hour in labor, and she could honestly say that she was exhausted and worn out—not to mention in a tremendous amount of pain. For a 17 year old, she never thought pain like this could exist.

"Come on; give me another big push," the doctor instructed, looking up at her with urgent eyes. Alicia began to cry even harder, giving Seth's hand a massive squeeze.

"It hurts!" she cried, throwing her head back. "I can't; it hurts!"

"You can do this, baby. I'm right here, okay?" Seth cooed, pressing his lips to her drenched forehead. She looked into his eyes and mustered up enough energy to try again.

"Okay," she breathed, squeezing their hands once more. She pushed as hard as she could, a yelp following right after. Seth's eyes widened as he looked toward the doctor.

"I see the head! One more push, Alicia; you got this," the doctor encouraged. Alicia's heart was pounding rapidly and all she wanted was for this pain to be over. She felt her body drifting away, but she wasn't going to give up that easily. She wanted to hold her baby and thank God for the wonderful joy that he brought into her life, so she gave one more push. The only thing she heard before fading out was the sound of a baby's cry.

…

Alicia slowly blinked her way back to consciousness, her surrounding's surprisingly quiet. She took slow, shallow breaths, her eyes adjusting to the brightness. When she let out a soft moan, she could feel the presence of someone beside her.

"Alicia? Alicia, thank God," his voice said with a crucial tone. She blinked once more and looked over to see Seth. Although she was weak, she smiled the hardest that she could.

"Hey," she whispered, inching her hand toward his. He quickly intertwined their fingers, kissing hers over and over again. He had tears in his eyes, but they were far from sad; he looked genuinely proud.

"Hey. You faded out before you could see our baby. It's a girl—she's a girl," he said excitedly. At the mention of their child, she found a way to sit up. Her smile grew wider, and all she wanted to do at that moment was hold her child close to her chest.

"Where is she?" she asked, her voice low and hoarse.

"She's right here," a voice said. The both of them looked up at the door, watching as the nurse came toward them. She had a thick, pink blanket wrapped around one of the most beautiful babies that the two had ever laid eyes on.

The nurse carefully handed the baby over to Alicia, being sure to support her head. Alicia was in complete awe at the fact that she was, indeed, holding her firstborn child. She was so precious; to her thick, black hair, and her rosy, tanned skin; she was truly perfect.

"Would you look at that gorgeous mixed-race baby girl?" Seth asked, pressing his lips to her tiny forehead. Alicia laughed, her tears fogging her eyesight.

"Half black, half Native American. Can't get any better than that," she said, her voice thick with joyful tears. The nurse watched them with warm eyes, a smile on her face.

"Where's my mother?" Alicia asked once she had noticed that she wasn't in the room.

"She left out to get the others," Seth said, his eyes never leaving their baby. Seconds later, the room filled with family members. Leah, Jacob, Sue, Tiffany, Demetrius and Alicia's mother piled in to see the new addition to the family.

The looks on their faces were a joy to see as they huddled around the baby. Some were crying, and the others were willing themselves not to cry. She was just that beautiful.

"Have you thought of a name yet?" Sue asked, eager to hold her granddaughter. Seth and Alicia looked to each other, having discussed the baby's name prior to her birth. They didn't know whether or not they'd have a girl or a boy, but they had decided on names for both.

"We picked Aaliyah," Alicia said, looking to Leah. Her eyes widened, and her lips parted; she looked shocked, in the best way possible.

"We wanted to name her after you, Leah, if that's alright," Seth said, smiling warmly. Leah nodded enthusiastically, holding onto Jacob's hand.

"Of course," she breathed, smiling wide. "I think that's the sweetest thing ever." Seth winked at his sister, earning a wink back.

"Aaliyah Diane Clearwater," Alicia whispered, looking around the room at the smiling faces.

In that moment, Seth and Alicia could honestly say that their lives couldn't have been better.

Author's Note: YAY THEY HAD BABY AALIYAH! There's one more chapter leftttt, and then all of you guys can go read Sudden Misery if you haven't already. ;) Review! :D