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Chapter 13

Lucy's POV

"You know, I was thinking," Mike began as we walked out of the school together.

"About what?" I asked, smiling at him. Lately I haven't been able to stop staring.

"It's been a while since we've been out together," Mike explained.

"That's because we've both been working and preparing for the babies." I told him. Mike had kept the job he already had and Dad recently got me a part time job at a daycare center. According to him, it would be a wonderful learning experience for me.

"I know, but we both have today off," he turned to look at me. "I feel like doing something."

"Like what?" I asked, wondering what he had in mind.

"I don't know. Maybe we could see a movie and get some ice cream." He looked at me hopefully. I can't tell you how cute he is when he does that.

"Sure," I stammered out as he opened my car door for me.

"Great. I'll pick you up at seven," Mike kissed my cheek and waved goodbye as Simon climbed into the passenger's seat. Mike had been kissing me like that a lot lately. I'm not complaining or anything. Sometimes I wish we would just drop the whole just friends' thing and move into a relationship.

"What was that all about?" Simon brought me out of my thoughts and I pulled out of the parking lot.

"Mike and I are going to the movies tonight." I answered.

"You do realize that the two of you are doing all this backwards, don't you?" Simon asked.

"Doing what backwards?" I asked, oblivious to what he was getting at.

"Well normally, people date before they have sex and get pregnant, but not the two of you." Simon smiled at me.

"Mike and I are not going on a date," I protested. I'm sure he didn't believe me. I'm not sure if I believed myself. Was tonight supposed to be a date? I can't say that I was the least bit turned off by the idea of it being an actual date.

"Whatever you say Luce. I have a feeling that you two will get together before those babies get here." Simon told me as I pulled into the driveway.

I sighed as I got out of the van and headed into the house. I was still so confused about everything. I know that I like Mike and I know he likes me. Why are we so hesitant to give us a try?

"How was school?" Mom asked as we walked into the kitchen. She was already busy with dinner and the twins sat in their highchairs watching her.

"Great," Simon answered, grabbing an apple and heading up the stairs.

"Luce?" Mom turned her attention to me.

"School was fine Mom," I answered. "Would it be okay if Mike and I go out tonight?"

"Where are you going?"

"The movies," I answered, sitting on the stool.

"Alright, it's okay with me,"

"Great," I forced a smile, still trying to figure out the relationship Mike and I shared. Would I be having these feelings if there weren't two babies involved?

"Is there something wrong?" Mom asked.

"Nothing is wrong per say," I told her. "I'm just confused about Mike and my feelings for him."

"You have feelings for Mike?" Mom raised her eyebrow. "I thought you two decided to just be friends."

"That's just it. I want everything." I explained. "Lately I've been having feelings for Mike. It's the way he makes me feel when he is around. The things he does, the things he says, he just makes me feel so special. He's so cute and sweet and any girl would be lucky to have him. I would be lucky to have him. On the other hand, I wouldn't want a romantic relationship to ruin our friendship. We'll have to be able to be friends to raise our children together."

"When you love someone that is always a risk you will have to take. I know it worries you that if you were to get together and the relationship didn't work out that it would be bad for your children. But what if things do work out between you? Don't you think that would be the best situation for your children?" Mom sat down next to me.

"Yeah, but do you think it is worth the risk?"

"It doesn't matter what I think. You have to make your own choice," Mom told me. "I will give you my opinion though. True love is worth every risk in the world. As far as your children are concerned, all that really matters is that they know that both of their parents love them, even if they aren't in a relationship together. No matter how your relationship with Mike changes over time, your love for your children will never change."

I nodded and headed up the stairs as Mom got back to dinner. I would give a relationship with Mike a chance. Maybe I'll find a way to slide it into the conversation tonight.

Mike's POV

I rang the doorbell and waited patiently for an answer. To my surprise Lucy answered and we left immediately. I was actually relived to not be drilled by her father for once. Lucy looked really beautiful tonight. She was wearing a white skirt and a red blouse that showed the swell of her stomach beautifully.

We decided to go to the movies first. The place was packed with our peers and I couldn't help but notice the stares we were getting. I should have been used to it by now. A lot of people at our new school stare at us that way. "What are you people staring at?" I yelled.

"Mike just let it go. We better get used to it. Teenage pregnancy draws a lot of attention."

"I just want our private life to stay private. It's really no one else's business." I grabbed her hand and together we walked into the theatre and took our seats.

"I'm a minister's daughter and I'm pregnant. People are going to stare." She smiled at me as the movie started. I never could resist that smile. I know I said I was willing to remain just friends, but the idea of it is killing me. I want nothing more than to be able to hold her in my arms and kiss her for the rest of my life. I couldn't concentrate on the movie playing in front of me. My mind stayed on Lucy. I wonder what she would say if I told her I wanted a relationship. I noticed her taking long glances at me throughout the movie and wondered if she felt the same as I did.

After the movie, we walked the promenade while eating our chocolate ice cream cones. By the end of the movie I had decided to take the plunge and tell her how I felt. I cleared my throat and we stopped walking. "Can I talk to you about something?"

"Sure," she smiled back at me. "I need to talk to you about something too."

"Okay, I know that I told you that I would be happy just being your friend, but, I lied." I looked her in the eyes. "Just being your friend is too hard. I want us to be together as boyfriend and girlfriend. I want us to raise our children as a couple. I want the four us to be a family." I closed my eyes and took the biggest risk of my life. I leaned in and kissed her lips softly. It was heaven, nothing like kissing your sister. Why the hell had I said that in the first place? After a minute or two I pulled away and chanced a look in her eyes. They were soft and loving. "So, what did you want to say to me?"

"The same," she smiled and pulled me into another kiss.

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