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Chapter 21
Winter's POV
"Dad." I came into the computer room which was a guest room. Now it's the computer room. I watched him look up from his computer and tried not to laugh because well he never looked good in reading glasses. "Why are women confusing?"
His eyebrows shot up when I asked that. He started to itch his head. "Why ask me? Im a guy who's been asking that question since your mother turned 13."
I laughed. Shrugging I said. "Well I just asked an expert. I mean you had mom wrapped around your finger for so long so I expected you to be an expert." My father sat back in the rolling chair and grinned.
"Well I would love to brag but its your mom who has me wrapped around her finger. Maybe you should talk to her I mean she is a woman after all." And I bet he's too busy for his son. Me and my dad have always been distant. I guess we will forever be distant. I looked over at the computer screen to see he was looking something up online. I sighed. "Whatever." I mumbled than walked out. I padded down the stairs to meet my little sister. She was in some jeans and a snoopy shirt. Her hair in pigtails that I bet my mother put up.
"Winter you want to play with me?"
"Maybe later Autumn." I said trying to move around Autumn. "I have to find mom."
"Mama is gone. She went to the store…." Autumn said. She held my hand and tugged at me. "Play with me Winter."
"Autumn I said not now." When I saw her frown I sighed. "Okay okay fine. We can play but when mom gets home-"
"Your done I know the drill." She smiled.
An hour later Summer got home. She was on the phone. I didn't know with who until she giggled out Racer's name. I should of known my bubble butt sister would be talking to her all star boyfriend. I love girls….I really do. Hell I lost my virginity at 13 but the way my sister talks about Racer all the time makes me want to vomit. Oh well. Another hour passed on and when it got dark and my mother still wasn't home my father came down to ask. "Is your mother home yet?"
My sister, who was reading a college book looked up at him as my father stood in the door way. "No I haven't seen her. Winter?"
"Nope Autumn said she was at the store and that was 4 hours ago."
"Mama said she had to pick up some honey and she'll be home by sun down." Autumn added. My father frowned at us than looked away. A few moments passed and he bit his lip.
"I'm going to go call her." He said before walking away from the living room with him already dialing his cell phone. I looked up at Summer and her face had a concern, and scared expression on. She looked down at me and Autumn than at her book. She closed it, got up and walked out. I looked over at sleepy Autumn.
"You need to go to bed." I told her. She shook her head. "Autumn it's a school night. Come on." I grabbed her hand and took her to get a bath. Once she was bathed, and fed I tucked her in and left. Coming down to the living room I saw my dad pacing. And my sister biting her nails as she watched our dad pace. "Where's mom?" I asked. My dad stopped. Looked at me. His glasses were off and his shoes are on.
"I have no clue. Is Autumn in bed."
I nodded. "Maybe we should go and look for her daddy." Summer suggested but before any of us did anything we all heard the door open and heard mom's cheering voice say.
"I'm back!"
With that said my father was the first to get to her. He attacked her before she could set the bags down. "Josh honey…." She managed to say as she staggered off balance a little. The grocery bags dropped to the floor as my dad held her. He held her at arm's length so he could do a check over. I came close to them, summer joined us.
"Mom where have you been?" Summer asked.
"Betsy you scared the hell out of us." my dad said as he picked up the two bags that fell. My mom stared at us with a smiled.
"I'm sorry. I lost track of time. I ran into my boss. She chatted me up then I had to buy some more groceries then I had to call Aiden for a ride because my car broke down so ya."
I sighed. My dad let out a relief sigh than asked as he looked at Summer. "Help me with the bags dear." Summer nodded, taking the remaining bags from my mom and followed my father into the kitchen. I watch mom walk into the living room and plop down on the couch. She gazed at me, with a smile she patted the spot on the couch next to her.
"You seem like you need to talk sweetie." she said as I joined her. I gave her a questioning look. "How did you know?" I asked her.
"Well like me I always went to my parents with my problems. And knowing my kids they are just like me…..some what of your father. Anyways lets call it mothers intuition. So my son what's up?"
I took a moment to collect my thoughts than I took a look at her. "Mom…why are girls so confusing?" Her eyes pasted on me for a moment. She says nothing. And is still as a bird. She opened up her mouth to say something.
"Girls are complex. And well I wont say their confusing…they're just out there at your age. Why do you ask?" She kept her gaze on me. I shrugged.
"I don't know…..just a thought I guess. I'm going to bed." Before I got to the doorway I felt my collar being pulled from behind.
"Hold it. Did you eat? Bathe and brush your teeth?"
"Yes mom now could you let me go." I looked up at her. She smiled, leaned close to my face and kissed my cheek.
"Your sooo cute though."
"Mom!" I groaned. She chuckled and let me go.
"Go to bed baby. You have an early day tomorrow." I smiled. Once in my bed I sighed. My mother was right. Tomorrow I did have an early day.
School. Great.
Angel's POV
"So our little Angel has gotten in the ninth grade! Next year would be so much fun for you." Mariana shrieked. Mariana was my step mother. She's been with us for three years now. And she insists that im her daughter which I hate. I gave her a look as she smiled up at my dad. He smiled back at her than frowned at me. Mariana smiled at me. A fake one, I know it's a fake since she fakes a lot when my father is around. "Aren't you excited?"
"Sure." I muttered, sitting down at the breakfast table. One hour before school starts. One minute before my father goes to work and leaves me with Mariana.
"You don't seem excited my Angel." She frowned. I wanted to slap her right then and there. She's always been trying to take my mothers place. One time she even told me she wanted to be my mother. My real mother. I gave her a look than looked down at my soggy cereal. Ew. I got up from the table, excused myself and went to brush my teeth. Coming down I saw my father was gone and Mariana pissed off. This day just got a whole lot worse.
"Late again miss Connors." My first period teacher, Mr. Simmons said, shaking his head. "Next time its detention."
Sitting in my assigned seat which was beside Winter. Sitting beside him was torture, being his partner was even worse. "Yes sir." I said. When Mr. Summers went back to the lesson and I went to get my binder from my bag I felt a tug on my sleeve. I straightened up to see Winter staring at me. "What?" I hissed. He smirked, leaned closer to me and asked. "Why are you late again?"
I pushed his face back away from mine. "Look personal space there. And its none of your business."
Winter frowned. "Would you stop being such a jerk already. I been my nicest you know. Why don't you like me?" all of a sudden I felt pain in my ribs. It was enough to jolt me up right. I hugged myself. "You okay?" I heard Winter asked. I nodded. The whole rest of the period I spent flinching when the sharp pain appeared again and again. By the beginning of third period the pain dimmed a little but Winter's constant questioning in every class wasn't helping at all. "Could you just shut up? Im fine alright no need for the all star to worry."
"All star? I am-" He started but I wasn't in the mood for it. I popped in my ear buds and closed my eyes hoping that when I open them back up im in another world. A world where my mother was still alive and she was with me again. A world where I had friends instead of scars. A world where I could have a boyfriend like Winter. To be honest I really do have mixed feeling for the guy but the way im shoving him off right now I'd be lucky if he even gives me a second look. Opening my eyes I saw him gazing at me. When he noticed me looking at him he quickly turned his head away. But I think I saw him blushing in the process of his turning. Weird.
"Do you want to play?" I heard a voice asked me. Looking up from my music sheet I saw our music teacher. Fourth period was always my favorite period. Mr. Homebody always let me play when I was in grade school and he taught us back then but these days I haven't touched a piano in so long. Not since my mother died. "Would you play for us Angel?" Mr. Homebody asked again. I wanted to refuse but his puppy pout won me over. I got up and went to the piano. After him giving me the sheet I was supposed to play he gave me the okay to go. Beethoven has always been my favorite composer. Even today I listen to him. He brings my spirit up when I need it. Mr. Homebody clearly picked this piece for me. Playing the song Moonlight Sonata made me recall the memories of my mother. How we sat at the piano for hours, getting lost into a world of wonders. I was hearing what I was playing and I wanted to stop. Wanted to run. But I also wanted to do so much more than this piece. Once I was done I got up and bowed. The whole class stared at me for a moment. "That was great Angel." Mr. Homebody patted my back. I held my urge to scream as I smiled up at him than went back to my seat. He patted a sore spot I tell you. I felt the class staring at me still which made me feel a bit uncomfortable.
"So you want to go out with me?" Winter asked as he sat beside me in the café. I saw he was unpacking his packed lunch. Was he eating lunch with me? Why in the world would he do so. When he caught me looking he made an unsure face.
"Do you not want me to sit here?" He asked in a slow unsure like voice. I shrugged.
"I don't care." I said before shoving a chip in my mouth. All I brought with me was chips and water. When Winter saw my lunch he scrunched up his face as if he was disgusted by something. "What?"
"Is that all you eat?" He asked, frowning at me. I nodded. "Yes. it's a good lunch."
"Angel I would call that a snack."
I shrugged again. "Honestly I don't care what you think or call crap."
He rose a brow. "Feisty a bit more today huh?" He smiled and gave me a piece of his moon pie. I gave him a look. "Oh just take it will you its not like I poisoned it."
I smiled. "Knowing you maybe you did. I mean I dumped smoothie on your perfect blonde hair." I joked. He smiled down at me. With a chuckle he gave me a friendly elbow to the rib and said. "I needed a good cool off that day anyways." I laughed. When I realized I was laughing with Winter, the person I was supposed to hate I stopped. I remembered laughing like that at one point. Its been years since I did. Its been years since I been so care free.
"So Angel what do you say on going out. Not in a relationship just be friends."
I gazed up at him. Wondering if he was telling the truth. Wondering if I would be allowed to. If Mariana finds out that I went out with a boy when I was told not to I could get in deep trouble. "I don't know-"
"Come on Angel since the beginning of this year I been shot down by you. I want a chance."
"Why? We hate each other."
"Well its better being with the person you hate." He said. I looked down at my arm knowing under the sleeves that covered my arms would be covered in bruises, burns, cuts and scars.
"Its not always better Winter. Sometimes it could be worse." Winter's arms caged me in, one arm resting on the back of my chair and the other resting on the table. His face was close to mine.
"Angel I don't hate you. I just really want to go anywhere with you…."
"Anywhere?"
"Any where. Look im no good at talking deeply to girls but I always been able to talk to you openly. We even have our teases too."
I looked away from him. I wanted to say yes but I didn't. "Im sorry Winter I told you I cant. I wont….you have no chances with me." Its better being alone in this world so that way they wont have to see my scars and damaged life. "I have to go." I grabbed my bag and left. I avoided him for the rest of the day. Even on the bus ride home. When at home I saw my step mother smiling.
"Your father is working late tonight." I leaned against the front door, hoping I could run, hoping to escape. I was going to be alone in this house again. With her. "What would you like to eat tonight."
"Anything I guess."
I guess anything was the wrong answer because I saw her going for me. When she had her hand cupped on my wrist she gave me the scariest look. "Anything is not an answer kiddo now tell me what do you want?" what I wanted was my old life back. Wanted to be happy. Wanted her to go away. But that was never going to happen. Not when my father was infatuated with her so much so that he hardly even gives me a second glance, or sticks up for me when Mariana and I are having our fights.
"Whatever your having." I growled and pulled away. "I don't care!" I added as I escaped up into my room. I slammed my door and locked it. Plopping on the bed I slowed my rapid breathing. Looking at my mother's picture I found myself breathing normal. Even when dead she knows how to calm me down. I closed my eyes hoping I would wake up to my mothers cooking. To my dad waking me and to my parents kissing, being together again. Our house used to be so fun. A place where I loved but now I loathed being here. Mariana ruined everything. I was just fine living with a single parent but my father thought it would be good if I had a mother figure. Well guess what I don't have a mother figure I have just a bitch of a women who enjoys hitting on me when she's pissed off. Sometimes I wish I could tell him how bad she hurts me, how she even tried to kill me once or she tried burning up my mother's picture but the way he looks at her I know he doesn't want to know. He just wants her. Only her. These days he could care less. Plus I wouldn't want to spoil his love life.
When I heard knocking on my window later that night I got a bit spooked. Getting up from my bed I turned on the light and slowly made my way to my window, grabbing a bat I readied myself for anything. Coming closer I saw Winter. Opening the window, helping him in I squeaked. "What in the world are you doing out there!? Are you crazy!? Especially on a old wooden later like that one!"
When he began to speak I shushed him fast. He gave a questioning look. "If Mariana finds out I have a boy in my room she'll flip. Now talk in whisper."
Winter grabbed my hand and sat me down on the bed. "Look I know you hate my guts and all for the hell I put you through but I really do want you to be my girlfriend."
"And what's in it for you? Show me off to your friends or sex…or both."
"Neither. My mother brought me up right. Look just go out with me tonight and I will surely prove to you that im not what you think I am."
"And what do you know what I think you are."
"You've been telling me what you think of me since grade school."
"Right. I don't know Winter-"
"Im not leaving then. I'll stay here and-" He stopped in mid sentence. I heard what he heard guessing by his feared expression. Then I heard her voice. "Angel! Im coming up!" I shot up when I heard that. I grabbed him, pulled him to his feet and shoved him in my closet.
"Say nothing. Close your eyes and put your hands over your ears."
"But Angel-"
"Don't. now do and shush!" I slammed my doors on him and rushed over to the window. I closed it than plopped on my bed. Turned on my TV and played cool. When she came in I looked over my shoulder at her.
"Dinners ready."
I got to my feet after turning off the TV. "Mariana I was wondering if…I could go out tonight."
Mariana gave me a despiteful look. "Where would you go? You don't have any friends."
"I don't need friends. I just wish to go out for a bit."
"And make a run for it? Yeah no."
"But Mariana I-"
It happened so fast I didn't even see her charging at me. slap. I felt my cheek burning after her slap. I glared up at her. "Don't you ever talk back to me you brat. Now I made us pizza. Your going to eat it or so help me I will have lots of fun with you tonight."
When she was close to the door I opened up my trap and said. "You were never mother material…." That got her to turn to me. I bit my lip and backed up as she strode forward.
"You know what…..I think you were never a good child. You were always a whiney baby."
"Well if you don't like it then leave!"
"Or how about you do. I love your father. Not his brat of a daughter."
"Really that's not what my body says." I snapped. All my confidence I had in this fight suddenly disappeared when I saw her twisted face. Next thing I felt was a fist connecting to my face and the floor hitting my back. I felt kicks in my stomach and in the face. After she was done I laid there shaking hoping she was done. I uncovered my face, gazed up at her.
"Next time…..I'll throw your body away." She threatened then left, slamming my door. I slowly made it to my shaky feet. I held my tummy in pain. I felt my face throbbing with searing pain. When I was on my bed the closet burst open. Shocked Winter stared at me.
"Angel-"
"Did you see…..?"
"You already know the answer to that." He said as he knelt down in front of me. I did know that answer. I sighed. "You cant tell anybody about this."
"Why the hell not?"
"Because…My dad deserves to be in love again."
"Does he even know?" I shook my head. I heard Winter inhale and exhale. "Angel is this why-"
"We cant be together? Yes. And I shouldn't be dating. Not when my life is this."
"Date me?"
"What? didn't you just hear what I said?"
"I did but I don't care. Date me. Be my girlfriend. Seriously." Winter grabbed a near by towel and dabbed it on my face. "Date me and I'll take you away."
I smiled. Hugged his hand with mine which made him stop and draw closer to my face. "How about we start as friends. Real friends."
He frowned. "I feel like I just got friend zoned."
I chuckled. "For now." I kissed his palm and took the cloth from his. "You should go now." I got to my feet, and was on my way to the desk when I was turned, held by the shoulders and looking up at Winter. "What are you doing?"
In answer to my questioned his lips pressed onto mine. Mine eventually kissed his. It was so fast and so sweet. He smelled like chocolate and chili. Knowing his mom she would make that. I felt his hands move from my shoulders to my face. He had his hands in my short black hair. Our kiss kept going and going until we departed. Looking at each other we were speechless for one. "Wow." I said in a daze. He smiled widely.
"I know right. Damn you're a good kisser."
I blushed. "Go fall in a well why don't you." I joked. He laughed. "Funny way of saying yeah Winter you were better."
I smiled. "In your dreams maybe chocolate boy."
"Hey! Leave the chocolate alone. It did nothing to you." He chuckled. His arms wrapped around me and his forehead was on mine. "So are you sure you want to stay friends?"
"Well what would you propose?" I asked looking into those big blue eyes. They had a touch of green in them. He has his fathers eyes then. I felt his hands on my face. His thumb stroking my cheek.
"Well I propose we become an item and see what happens."
"I don't know Winter what if it ruins us."
"Or make us an official us."
I bit my lip, pulled away from him and grew close to my window. Looking out I saw dark houses and the only light shining was the moonlight and the light coming from my bedroom window. I went to turn off my light which was my bedside lap and I saw the moonlight shining through my window. It was so beautiful. Seeing such a big white moon up there in that big sky. You could also count so many stars up there. "it's a beautiful night."
Winter walked up beside me, held my hand than gazed at me. The moonlight shined half of his face but he still looked great. Right at this moment my feelings of hatred towards this boy flew out the window. I see that I judged him poorly all these years. "It is since im with you." He smiled. I laughed.
"You should go." I told him. He held my other hand and leaned close to me.
"Not without an answer to my question."
"Right…..umm may I think about it?" I asked. "Sleep on it." At first I thought he was going to fuss and pout but all he did was kiss my head and open the window. He took one look at me as he said. "Take your time. I'll be patient." He threw me a smile than climbed down the old wooden ladder. I watched him walk off from my window. He lived across from me so that was a good thing. I closed my window and laid on my bed.
I spent all night thinking about it. Finally in the morning I made up my mind. Getting ready took a bit short of time. Saying bye to my dad took less time since he only said one word to me. I didn't even say a word to Mariana and that pissed her off but really I didn't care. I left before she had the chance to hit or beat me. On the bus I dazed out the window until I felt someone sitting beside me. I looked up to see Winter. He smiled.
"Good morning." He greeted.
"Good and morning in the same sentence? Are you feeling okay?"
He smiled. "Yes I am. So may I ask….about last night-"
"Yes. I'll be your girlfriend. I mean as long as you don't go all ass whole on me and be fake with me around your friends."
Winter smiled and laid a big kiss on me. "Never."
My life finally had something that could shine my world again.
Racer's POV
"You want me to what?" I looked at Winter as I sit beside Summer on my couch.
"Bring in my girlfriend. She can live here!" Winter said. Summer coughed and almost choked on her food. When she was done jugging down her soda she said. "Winter why in the hell would you ask us!? Hell Racer cant even get himself out of bed let alone watch a child!"
I glared at Summer. "Thanks Hun."
Summer bit her lip. "Sorry but its kind of true."
"Look Summer you're my sister and you would do anything for me right?"
"Sure except becoming a mother to your girlfriend."
Winter frowned. "Im not asking that. Racer please bring her in please!"
"No Winter-"
"Im not asking you Summer its his house. He has a voice so shut up."
Summer snarled. "You twerp."
"Hag!" I spat. The earned me a glare. "Im 19 you little brat!"
"Hey!" I yelled making them both shut up and looked at me. "We need to act like mature adults."
"Im 14 and irritated with a nosey sister. What would you expect from me?" Winter asked.
"I expect you to behave your age. And Summer your older than him so stop being nosey and let the boy speak as well me."
"Fine." Summer slumped back on the couch. Pissed as ever. Great. I sighed while turning my attention on Winter.
"Now why do you want us-well me to take her in?"
Winter frowned, looking away. He fidgeted with his hands and rocked back and forth where he was sitting. " I cant exactly tell you that…"
"Why not?" I asked.
"She told me not to tell…" He frowned more. "Look please just help her….take her in. let her stay for a bit."
Summer leaned forward and observed him. "She gets hit doesn't she?"
We both made eyes on her. "Dad went through this whole mess." She explained. "it's the same thing right?"
Winter looked guilty and nodded. "I hate having a smart sister."
"I love you too." Summer smiled than looked at me. "Its your apartment….so your choice."
I looked at Winters pleading face and then at Summer's face. They may have different hair colors and the gender is different but damn they sure do look the same. I got up.
"Summer come with me in the kitchen so we can talk about it. Winter….just wait." I said and walked into the kitchen. Summer came in a bit after I did. She had a questioning look on her face.
"What do you want?" I asked. She frowned.
"Honey its your place-"
"Our place. We're engaged we're a team. What's mine is yours. What's yours is mine."
"I can talk to my parents about it. See what they would do." Summer suggested. I kept my eyes on her. Her back hair has turned lighter over the years but those worried blue eyes remain the same. Beautiful.
"How about we both do that. See what your folks would do."
Summer smiled. "You'd do that for me?"
"Well duh." I chuckled and held her waist. She was in pj pants and in a black shirt of mine. Her hair was flowing down like a black curtain. "But if they say we should do you want to?"
"Well I don't know. Her parents might not want her to move here."
"Or they would make her run away?" I suggested remembering what Josh has told us about his abusing adventures. Summer looked up at me and then away.
"Im not ready to be a mother….."
"We don't have to be parents but if she's really in a bad place then we can have her here. Where she's safe."
Summer craned her neck up to look at me. With a small smile she joked. "You just want a little kid around so you can be Mr. daddy don't you."
I smirked. "Not my fault my girl wants to wait to have rug rats." I chuckled. "Seriously Summer I just want to help."
Summer's smile disappeared as she looked down. Her forehead leans against my chest. "If we do this it would be hard to….you know with her around."
"I know."
"And we wouldn't be able to go out as much on dates."
"I know."
She looked at me. "So what would you like to do because no matter what you say…im behind you all the way Racer…"
I sucked in my breath, cupped her face and said. "I want to do what's right." She hugged my hand with hers. "I knew I chose you for a reason." She smiled. "Ill go tell Winter." She kissed my palm and left me.
I sucked in a breath and let it out. I opened the kitchen door to follow behind Summer. "Winter." She called. Winter shot to his feet and fidgeted with his hands. He looked at us both. Summer laid a hand on his shoulder.
"She can move in with us."
His smile made me feel like I was doing something right.
Somehow.
Natalie's POV
It was going so well. So well indeed until something tripped my bored and made me fly into the other half of the half pipe. Im in the hospital right now recuperating. Im in Montana now. Funny how that happened. A few weeks after my nephew was born I and Sheen came up for a competition. Now Sheen was getting us ready to head back home. I didn't win the competition but I was happy that I tried. And Sheen was too. He actually got in second place but right now he's more worried then excited. Worried because I just competed in something that could of killed me and our little one. that's right. Im pregnant. Sitting up in my hospital bed I looked over at my boyfriend who was passed out. It was early in the morning. I was so bored. And my ass hurt but that's only because I was sitting in that bed for too long.
The day gradually went on. Sheen got us packed and released me from the hospital. I had a bruised head, and back but that's really it. In the car ride to the air port I gave Sheen a look. "So what do you think of this?"
"Of what?"
"Of being parents." I said. He looked over at me with a cute smile. We were at a red light.
"I think it's a surprise and a gift. How about you?"
"Its certainly a surprise. This means no more traveling. No more being teens…."
"Do you not wish to have the kid?" Sheen asked as he drove. I shook my head. "Its not that. I already love the kid. I wanted your kids since we met…." I blushed when I saw his eyes wide and his mouth opened. "I mean I- oh just shoot me." Sheen chuckled. Grabbed my hand and kissed it.
"I wanted kids with you since-well…since you told me about your period."
I laughed. "I was 12!"
"So. Shut up." He blushed but was laughing. I smiled and kissed his cheek.
"Im just amazed that me-tomboy Natalie would have kids."
"Hun your not a guy. You can have kids."
"I know. But I always thought….I would end up in jail or something….alone maybe." At this point we were at the air port. That's when the car parked. Sheen turned to me.
"Honey why think that. You would have been a pro skater…"
I looked at him. "I wasn't always in skating. I got into skating cause you were into it."
"I was a stoner. You were the one who got me into skating."
I shook my head than looked ahead. "Oh my god…..im getting old."
"What?"
"The memory loss is where it starts Sheen. Before you know it ill be griping about my hearing. My aches and pains and then I'll get gray hair! Soon my kids will call me old hag."
Sheen rolled his eyes, opened his side of the rental car. "Come on drama queen our plane leaves in 15."
Looking at him I frowned. "Thank you for caring." He put his head back in and now we were face to face. "Baby….you young….beautiful now lets get on the plane." He smiled in hope that I would go but I didn't budge. He sighed, hung his head down for a minute then got back in and made sure to get closer to me. His arm slung over my shoulder, bringing me close to him.
"Natalie….your 19. Your body looks beautiful. Your face is young as ever. don't worry about getting old because your not."
I smiled. "Your not just saying that just to get on the plane are you?" Sheen chuckled. "Nooo."
I laughed. "You jerk." I kissed his lips then got out to make our plane.
"So you and Sheen are pregnant?" Sheen's mother choked out. We both went to Sheen's house to give out the news. Knowing Sheen's parents they would be thrilled. They were. His sisters were totally pissed.
"Sheen how could you let this happen!? Its bad enough your dating her now your child's mother is her!" Pippy scowled in disgust. I felt my lip curl when I watched her pacing behind the sofa where Sheen is. His little sister who is now 15 sat beside him. She frowned.
"I don't want you to be a dad big brother." I frowned. I didn't want to be a mother at this age….or any age but hey I am.
"Now girls you should be happy for your brother." Sheen's dad smiled. He proceeded to pat my tummy when he continued. "I bet that little hybrid is going to be a chaser." he laughed. I laughed too but it came out as a nervous get away from me kind of laugh. Sheen sent me an apologetic look. I smiled at him telling him it was alright.
"So do you know the sex?" Sheen's mother asked. Sheen and I stared at each other for a long second than I drew my attention back on his parents. "We don't. im only 2 months along."
"Oh you must be getting really sick these days…"
"Good she needs to be." Pippy spitted. Sheen gave her a evil eye glare that made her fold her arms and pout. He smiled over towards me and his mom.
"Its really a handful when dinner comes since she's already a picky eater."
I smirked at him. "Oh really? Mr. I don't want any green vegetables."
"Hey I never liked them. Never will." He chuckled. I rolled my eyes than looked at his parents.
"So have you told you family?" Sheen's father asked me. I shook my head. "We wanted to tell you guys first then mine."
We talked a bit more till we finally had to go. We both went to my parents so we could spill the good news.
"Im pregnant." I spoke as everyone was digging in to their food. With those words in the air time stood still. Ben and Sam looking at me, mom and dad mouths wide open. Sunny and Rain were gawking and little Ayden Benjamin just sipped his bottle which Sam was feeding him.
"Your what?" My dad asked in a slow matter. Sheen standing beside me held my hand as he said. "She and I are having a baby!"
Silent spread through the house till Ben let out a hard laugh. Than Sam. Then my parents and finally the twins. I frowned as they busted in laughter. "What's so funny?" I asked.
After the laughter died down Ben -still laughing- said. "Im sorry we just thought you said you were pregnant."
"I am."
My dad's eyes widened. "Your not serious are you?"
I folded my arms. "Yes im serious."
My mother shook her head with a worried expression. "You cant handle yourself let alone a child!"
"Plus your supposed to be in college this fall." My dad added. I shrugged.
"I have other priorities."
"Natalie you cant raise a kid! You can hardly stand my two." Ben said. I rolled my eyes and looked away. I kind of feel steamed. Why cant my family be supportive like Sheens mother and father could. "I don't know how your going to raise your own." Ben continued. Sam must of saw how mad I was cause she handed Ben her baby before coming to my side. She grabbed my hand and smiled gently at me. "You can do anything. don't listen to anybody else but you. I believe in you Nat, Sheen does too, your family is trying to cope with the shock." She looked back at my disbelief family for a second than back at me with a smile. "Congrats" She gave me a peck on the cheek then went back to sit. I was still fuming with my parents and brother. I hated how they reacted.
"Sheen lets go." I scooted my chair in. My mom asked for me not to go but I was still pissed off so what did I do? I did what I do best. "Just leave me alone from now on. Okay?" I snapped.
"Oh come on Natalie don't go getting all mad." Ben snorted.
"How about you shove your laughing self down in hell you pompous jerk." I said in anger. I grabbed Sheen's hand and pulled him out of the house. I slammed the door so they know damn well I was pissed off.
"You want to go home?"
I nodded, let him engulf me in his arms as he got me in the car. Once he was in I let out a cry that I didn't even know I had till I released it. I hid my face as Sheen hugged me tight in his arms. He said nothing. He just let me cry it out.
Just as he has done. All the time we been together he just let me cry and cry without saying anything but kind calming words.
This is why I loved him….
Sheen's POV
Natalie hardly ever cries and when she does its for a bad reason. She was so happy telling her family earlier today but tonight I see her sitting on our sofa, hugging a pillow and watching TV with her dead eyes. It killed me seeing her like that and back in our car where she totally busted into tears. I decided to take a bowl of nicely made chili to her. "You want to ear sweet heart?" She took her dead eyes off of the Tv and onto me. She thought it over for a minute before grabbing the bowl out of my hands.
"Thank you." She said in a soft, mellow voice. She stirred her chili around before continuing. "Sheen….Do you want this baby?"
"Of course Natalie. You know how I feel."
She continued to stare at the bowl as she stirred. I hugged her hand with mine, making her look up at me. "Natalie….don't worry about what your family says okay…."
"But what if their right? What if I fail at being a parent….." She frowned, looked back down at the chili. "I failed at my school work. I dropped out to be a pro skater and I even fail at doing that. Face it Racer im nothing but a failure. My family says so too." She frowns even more. I took the bowl away, set it on the coffee table and sat closer to her. I lifted her chin up making sure she can see me.
"Natalie don't do this to yourself. You're a fantastic mother."
She pulled her head away and frowned. "Who didn't even know she was 2 months along."
"A lot of mothers are like that."
"Not a lot of mothers find out in the hospital after slamming into a half pipe."
"Natalie…."
She then got up with a sigh. I proceeded to get onto my feet as well. "Im going to shower…. Alone." She then slugged off into our bedroom. I waited for the door to close to put her chili in the microwave and leave a note telling her I'll be back soon.
When in our car I turned it on, thinking I would go get a bite to eat maybe a chocolate sundae for Natalie since she loves those but on the way to Antonio's I thought about earlier events and decided to make a turn to Natalie's parents place. Knowing Ben and all of them would still be there. I parked in the drive way, went up to the door and didn't bother waiting to be invited in by Ben. I charged my way into their living room to see them gathered around the coffee table chatting, but now looking at me with questioning looks. When Ben made his way back to his wife I gathered enough energy to speak. "You guys should be ashamed except for Samantha. But im talking about you three." I pointed at Ben and her parents. "All Natalie wanted was to be congratulated. Or to have one measly praise! But you couldn't even give her that could you?"
"Sheen what on earth-" Her mother asked but I interrupted her.
"You know what im talking about. The announcement of her pregnancy, her getting laughed at, and insulted! I hope you guys feel real good about that by the way." They started to look ashamed when I said the last part. "I hope you feel great that you made your daughter and sister cry, made her feel like a failure. Of all people she wanted the most praise from was the ones who laughed at her and told her she was a failure….." I shook my head. "Family of the year." I said in a disappointing tone. "I hope you know that since you guys think she's a failure she also thinks that and now is having second thoughts. Thank you again for making her feel like a piece of shit." I knew I was being rude, disrespectful and out of line but I didn't give one hoot about it. I ignored Anna's calls, Ben's pleading and Aiden's talking. After saying sorry to Sam and her little one as well as Dylan I made my way out. Finally getting into my car I sighed. I proceeded to drive back home without any regrets. Why should I regret when I was standing up for my love. On my way home I decided to buy a sundae for Natalie and grab 2 burgers just incase she wanted one. When I got home I saw Natalie fiddling with her skateboard. She was sitting on our bed. Her back to me. She was in the middle of the bed. When I got close to her I held out the sundae in front of her. She turned herself -body and all- towards me. I sat down as she took the sundae from my hand.
"You know Antonio's was 5 minutes away right."
"Yes."
"You took about 25 minutes."
"And?" Cause I knew she was going to ask. She took a bite of her sundae before asking. "So where were you?"
I looked away thinking if I should tell her or not. My -I should tell her side- won. "I was yelling at your family."
She stared at me with wide eyes. Ice cream with fudge on it dropped back into the bowl. "Sheen you did what?"
"I just told your family how wrong it was to call you a failure. Don't tell me I was stupid because I wasn't. if anyone's a failure its them."
She stared at me for a long while, finally she sat down her sundae, grabbed the bag from me, sat it down than grow closer to me. Her face was to my face. "They're not failures Sheen….."
"Yes we are." A voice said, making me twirl towards the door. The voice was Ben. He was standing in the doorway.
"How did you get in?"
He help up a key. "Every brother should know how to get in his sisters apartment. Anyways im not here for you to yell at me. Im here to ask Natalie to come back with me so our family could talk."
Natalie kept her gaze on her brother than turned away. "Thanks but im all talked out."
Ben frowned. He took a step closer to the bed. "Natalie please. You didn't finish your food."
"I have food thanks. Could you go now."
"Not without you." Ben insisted. He looked over at me with a pleading face. I softly sighed. I sat back down in front of her this time. Looking at her I spoke. "I know I was mad about them being jerks but maybe they want to say sorry."
"Or laugh at how Natalie the stupid did another failed thing."
"Natalie….don't baby. Look I'll come with you. If they start being jerks then we will leave, on your say I'll make my way out the door. So come on."
She gave me a long look as if she was thinking it over in her head. Finally she sighed and nodded. With that we were off.
"After Sheen had left we all thought long and hard about what we said." Anna started out. Anna, Aiden, Ben and Natalie were all in the kitchen while Samantha was I recalled in the living room sleeping on the couch with the twins and her baby boy. I think Dylan went to bed already.
"And we didn't mean to say those things. We I guess were just thinking about how shocking it is. I mean just a day ago you were asking me for a skate board and now….my baby girl is pregnant. It was just shocking really." Aiden added. Ben nodded at that. He was leaning against the counter holding his cup of coke. "And im sorry for saying what I said. I was stupid and didn't think."
"We all were stupid, shocked and blown away about this news. But that doesn't excuse our behavior. We are truly sorry Natalie. We of all people should have been supporting you. Instead of being jerks."
Looking down at Natalie, she was in a baggy t-shirt(mine) pants and her hair was down to cover her shoulders. She had her arms folded across her chest as she slowly smiled at her family than cleared her throat.
"Do you guys….truly mean this?" She asked with a uncertain tone. Her mother came up to her side. Her father at her other side.
"Of course we do baby." Anna said as she tucked some hair behind Natalie's ear. "We love you so much."
"Yes and if we could turn back time to the point of you telling us….we would in a heartbeat." Aiden said. He kissed her head. Natalie smiled. Her face was a bit red. Blushing of course.
"I love you guys too. And…I forgive you." She looked up at the both of them. Anna took one cheek and then Aiden took the other than left her side so that Ben could have his share.
"You know….I don't mean anything I say…..that's negative about you right?" He asked. Natalie looked up at him and nodded. He hugged he tight in his arms and kissed her head. "I love you Natalie. And im glad your pregnant with the right guy. Im very happy for you. Like mom and dad are. I was too shocked. I mean I never expected my tomboy baby sister to get pregnant."
She chuckled. "You and me both." One last kiss on the head from him and then the apologies were over. Soon after we bonded over cheesecake that Anna made along with Sam and dang they made great cake. I wanted another but Ben told me they had to save it for Sam. Lovely. Maybe I'll get the recipe. Someday.
When it got late we decided to leave back to our home. Once we both were fed, bathed and in bed we decided to just cuddle. Sex is wonderful but cuddling is even better.
"Sheen." Her voice whispered throughout the dark air. The moon was the only light shining in our room and it happened to shine on her. Her eyes were so beautiful even though it was hard to see, I could still see their beauty.
"Yeah." I said. I got my face closer to hers. My forehead against hers. Her eyes laid on me for a bit. They had a sparkle in them that made them melt my soul even more.
"I love you. Thank you for being born. And thank you for making me a lucky girl."
I chuckled a bit. "I love you more. And I thank you for being born. And thank you so very much for making me the luckiest man in the world."
She smiled. "No fair. Your's sounded so much better than mine."
I laughed and hugged her close. "Come on my beauty let us rest. We had a long day."
She yawned. Her head nuzzled against my neck, I felt her snuggling closer to my body. "That sounds good. I love you."
"I love you too. Good night. Have great dreams."
"I will since im in your arms. And same with you."
I smiled. Kissed her head than closed my eyes. When im holding her in my arms I know I will always have great dreams. And a wonderful night.
This is why I loved her….
Bailey's POV
"Is this your kid?" A student asked. I was thumbing through my music book when I saw my little boy surrounded by high school girls. I couldn't help but to smirk at my little man. Kasey hasn't even hit 15 yet and he has girls awing him.
"Yes the little one's mine." I said. Kasey was sitting on my desk, playing with his toy. I picked up the book, and stood next to him. I glanced up as all my students filed in. the girls made their way over to my boy after flopping down their stuff and the guys just sat. some guys actually did come over after their girlfriends made them. Kasey looked at all of them than up at me. I smiled down at him than placed my book down.
"Alright guys sit down." The girls took their time sitting but after they did I decided to put Kasey in his play pin before coming up to the front of the class. Seeing young faces in my class brought a smile to my face.
"Well Im Mrs. Kerby. Im very new here. I majored in musical arts 3 years ago. Im still doing online classes. I graduate this year. Um im married. I have a kid too." I pointed over to my baby who is having a grand ole time in his play pin. They all looked over. Kasey stared up at them with a 'what' face. "I will be teaching Dancing and Music."
A girl raised her hand up cheerfully. I nodded at her. "Can your boy dance with us?"
I bit my lip. Thinking on it I realized that Kasey would be here till 2 and having him sit around in that play pin for a long time will make him fussy. I smiled. "Sure."
The girls cheered well more like squealed. Wow. "Anyways I graduated at this school about 4 years ago. Met my dream here too."
"What was your dream?" A young girl asked. She looked like she was a freshman. I smiled. Remembering when I was just getting here. Scared as hell. Wanted to run back home to my mother and father. "Well I wanted to be a singer, and a dancer. I wanted to travel the world and be famous. But I found a new dream that I plan on living through it as much as possible."
"What dream is that?" A African American asked. I simply smiled.
"Well im married. Im raising my son and im teaching what I love. So that is my dream. Since I told you guys about me I want to know about you." I grabbed some papers and passed them out. "Tell me something about yourself…anything you want."
Soon they handed back the papers. I decided to get my class introduced to music and dancing. We danced, even Kasey danced. We sung songs at least tried to. It was really fun in every 6 classes I taught. Finally after school ended I made my way home.
Collapsing on the couch felt very nice. Kasey was in his room. Scott wouldn't be home for the next three hours everything seemed very calm. I was almost into a deep sleep when I heard my front door swing open. I instantly snapped up. Samuel. I got up.
"Don't you know how to knock?" I asked. He charged past me, looking around. Diana came in after him. With worried written all over her face.
"So why is my brother on a rampage?"
"Sophie….she's gone…"
"Andrew that bastard took her and now Kasey is-" He was interrupted by a blood murdering scream.
I knew who it was. I stared at his door, wide eyed. Kasey's door. I finally made myself move, opening the door to where it slammed against he door I saw her. Andrew's sister holding my crying baby. She smirked than fled out the window. I ran over to the window, looking out I could only scream.
"Kasey!"
No not him. Not my baby…
Well here it is. Finally. Sorry for the long ass wait. School is kicking my ass lol. Anyways I hope you love or like it. It could be better. The next chapter will be up. I wont say soon since I am very busy these days. Hopefully I can work on it throughout the week.
QUESTIONS
1.) What do you want to see happen?
2.) I was thinking that Natalie or someone should have a miscarriage or still born. What do you think?
3.) Should I have Angel and Winter break up so they can be bitter and sweet frienimies? Or no? I think they should it'll be funny.
4.) Who do you want to see more in this story?(The characters I mean)
5.) Who is your favorite couple? And Character? Any character.
FUN FACTS
1.) Angel played the piano since she was 6.
2.) Winter wants to be a military guy. Just like his father once was.
3.) Summer is a photographer professionally.
4.) Racer has yet to find his lost parents.
5.) Natalie isn't really strong when she gets pushed to the edge.
6.) Sheen is excited to be a father.
7.) Samuel is still recovering and working out his anger problems.
8.) Diana hasn't stopped loving Sam even when 3 years without him she still loves him.
9.) Ben thought of his dad when he suggested his sons name.
10.) Samantha can be really weak but strong when she has to be.
11.) David got Kim ( the Kim who liked Shane) pregnant and she had Andrew, Mariana and Beth.
12.) Autumn is attached to her mothers side as well as her daddy's.
13.) Dylan is a daddy's boy.
14.) Riley and Shane were the only two who had two kids.
15.) Josh and Betsy are still so innocent like they were years ago.
16.) Aiden and Anna are the quiet couple that keep their business to themselves.
17.) The glass house gang are enjoying Florida as they grow old together. Even Michael.
18.) Alyssa and Mikey are enjoying their peace at their home, the home that they raised their kids in.
19.) Caleb is married to Melissa, has two girls
20.) Maya and Bobby are greatly together raising their little boy.
Alright I gave you more than 10 facts this time :D so I hope you guys enjoy!
I sure did!
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-Miki-
