So, I was watching 16 and Pregnant with one of my nieces when this little story popped into my head. It's my first story so be easy on me but make sure to tell me what you think. :D You'll notice that all the girls are from Washington, I know that's not how it is in the show but I made it that way for a reason. You'll learn why in a couple chapters. :) So, without further ado, Read on.
Disclaimer: SM owns Twilight and whoever made the show 16 and Pregnant owns that.
Bella
February, 28 weeks pregnant
"Morning, Belly," My younger brother teased as he took a seat at the table.
"Morning, Seth," I replied with a roll of my eyes.
"Be nice," Sue, my stepmom, told him.
"I was just kidding," Seth said, pouting.
"It's okay," I said. "I didn't take any offense to that."
After all, I was mostly belly these days.
"What times is your appointment today?" Sue asked as she dropped some pancakes on my plate.
"Um, eleven thirty, I believe." I said, digging in.
"Do you need me to take you or will Edward actually remember this one?" Dad asked.
I sighed.
Before I found out I was pregnant, there was at least hope that Edward and my dad would become friends but now, that was long gone. It would have to be some kind of miracle for them to become friends any time soon.
"He actually reminded me today."
Edward forgot two of my appointments, which resulted in me asking my dad to take me. Now, Dad holds it over Edward's head.
"Hmp," Dad replied, opening up the paper.
"Charlie," Sue sighed. "Why can't you be nice to him?"
"I wasn't aware that he was here," Dad said, looking around.
"You know what she means," I said, pushing my food around my plate. "He's going to be around for a long time, Dad. The least you can do is tolerate each other."
Dad childishly brought the paper up so it covered his face.
"Nice," I said with a roll of my eyes. "I'm going to go get ready. Thanks for breakfast." I gave both my dad and Sue a quick kiss on the cheek before I headed up to my room.
When I found out I was pregnant, I was very shocked.
I was on the pill but when Edward and I broke up, I stopped taking them. I don't sleep with just anyone and so I saw no point in taking them anymore.
When Edward and I got back together, we had sex but I still hadn't taken the pill. So, finding out I was pregnant really shouldn't have been a that big of a shock but it was.
For the longest time, I wasn't sure what I wanted to do.
I would never have an abortion, it's against my beliefs, but there was still the choice of adoption. I debated for a long time about what the best option would be.
On one hand, I would love to keep my baby. I could see all the milestones in my head. First breaths, First steps, first teeth. But on the other hand, I knew that I was only seventeen. I wasn't in a place that most parents are when they have kids.
I didn't have a job, my relationship was still up in the air, and I was still in school.
When I finally told Edward, I still hadn't figured out what I planned to do but I knew that Edward should have a say in this as well.
From the moment, I told Edward, he knew what he wanted. He wanted to keep the baby but he was behind me whatever I decided.
In the end, my final decision was to keep the baby.
I knew that it would be hard but I didn't want to give my baby up. It was a little piece of me and Edward, how could I let someone else have the pleasure of raising it?
Edward was thrilled that I chose to keep our baby and so the next step was to tell our parents.
We gathered them all up and chose to go out to dinner, because they couldn't make that big of a scene in public now could they? It turns out we didn't have to worry about that. Both of our parents were supportive, disappointed but still very supportive. Well, all but my mom.
At the time I told her, I thought she was okay with it but later, when she got me alone, she told me that if I had a brain, I'd give the baby up for adoption.
She knew first hand just how hard it was to raise a baby at a young age, after all Dad and her had me when they were just nineteen years old. She told me that I would have to give up on all my dreams but I didn't believe that.
I know a couple young moms who have gone on to do exactly what they wanted to with their lives.
Childishly, I stopped talking to my mom for a few weeks.
And when I finally decided to start talking to her again, she decided not to talk to me for a couple more weeks.
She tells me that I'm not mature enough to raise a kid and yet look at her. She pretty much pawned me off on my dad when I was younger so that she could go gallivanting around the world.
Sometimes, I think she forgets that Dad was young too and yet he grew up when it came to me.
But I digress.
If she wanted to ignore me and not see her granddaughter ever, that's fine. I can't force her.
I'm having a girl, by the way, and Edward and I decided to name her Gianna. For so long, Edward was so sure that we were having a boy but I always had a hunch, or rather I hoped I was having a girl. I guess mom's just always know...
Today I had a standard check up to make sure everything was going good.
"He's here," I heard my dad say.
"Charlie, let him in the house."
"No."
"Dad!"
"Fine," Dad grumbled before ,hopefully, going to answer the door.
I rolled my eyes at him and sat down on my bed to pull on my shoes.
"Need some help?" Edward asked with a laugh as he saw me struggling to tie my shoes.
"Please," I breathed out.
Edward knelt down and tied my shoes for me.
"I don't know what you'd do without me."
"Apparently, I'd have to switch to Velcro shoes," I giggled, giving him a big kiss.
Edward smiled against my lips before leaning down and planting a kiss on my belly.
Our little girl responded with a kick.
She loves her daddy. She's the most active when Edward is around. It was one of the cutest things ever.
"Let's get you to the doctor," Edward hopped up and held his hands out for me. I took them with a smile and he yanked me up.
"Careful."
"Sorry," he apologized.
"It's okay." I said, grabbing my sweater. "Let's go."
Edward grabbed my hand and intertwined our fingers before we headed downstairs.
My dad, Sue, and Seth were still at the table. Sue smiled at us as we passed, Seth was too absorbed in his food to notice, and Dad glared...at Edward.
"Dad," I warned.
Dad pursed his lips and looked down at his food.
At least he was trying, kind of. Okay, not really. I had a feeling they would always have a love hate relationship.
"When will you two be back?" Dad asked.
"Later," I said with a shrug.
"Curfew is eleven." Dad reminded me.
"I'll have her home on time," Edward promised.
Dad nodded, not giving Edward another look.
My doctor appointment went great. I was on track and everything looked good. My due date was still set for May 16th but babies can be earlier or later than that.
After we left Dr. Keller's office, we headed back to dorm. His roommate, Laurent, was out as so we were able to cuddle on his bed and watch TV in peace.
"When's Tyler coming back?" I asked.
"Don't know, Don't care," Edward said as he rubbed my belly. "He's been getting on my nerves as of late."
"What did he do this time?" I asked running my fingers through Edward's hair.
"He stole one of my video games."
"Just ask for it back."
"He denies that he has it," Edward grumbled.
"Well, maybe he doesn't," I said with a roll of my eyes. "Have you looked around, Edward? This place isn't exactly spotless. You just probably misplaced it."
Edward sighed, "I should probably clean my half up, huh?"
"That'd probably be a good idea," I laughed and then sighed. "I still have a lot of cleaning to do in Gianna's nursery."
My daughter's nursery was connected to my room via the bathroom. Up until now, I used it as an office/storage room so I had a lot to clean and box up before Gianna's arrival.
I've just been too lazy to get it done.
"Just name a day and I'll help," Edward said.
"I'll hold you to that." I told him, seriously.
Edward smiled, "I know."
I spent my day with Edward, just relaxing in his dorm. This was how it was for us. Our relationship has always been easy, laidback, and that to me is a great relationship. Of course, we have our ups and our downs but who doesn't?
When we finally grew tired of his dorm, we left to grab some pizza with some of our close friends.
Since I found out, I was pregnant, it become very easy to tell who was a true friend and who really wasn't. My true friends stuck around after they heard my news, my not so true friends took off in the opposite direction.
It sucked but what could I do?
"How'd your appointment go?" Leah asked as we took a seat.
"Good," I said. "Everything's still good."
"How many weeks left until she arrives?"
"Twelve," Edward answered.
"Whoa."
My thoughts exactly.
"Are you guys ready?" Sam, Leah's boyfriend, asked.
Edward and I glanced at each other before simultaneously shaking our heads, "No."
"What worries you the most?" Eric asked.
"I don't know, a lot," I said, shrugging.
"I'm worried I won't be a good dad." Edward admitted.
"I think you two will be great parents," Leah said. "And I'm not just saying that because you two are my friends. I truly mean it."
"I think we'll do okay," I told him. "Gianna will be one crazy little girl, though."
Edward laughed.
"Eh, who cares?" Leah asked with a laugh. "Aren't we all a little crazy?"
"She has a point there." Edward said with a chuckle. "And besides, she had an eighty percent chance of being crazy anyway. I mean, just look at who her mom is."
I rolled my eyes, "Please, I'm the sane one in this relationship."
"All girls are crazy which means that Edward is the sane one," Sam piped in.
"Excuse me?" Leah asked, glaring at her man.
"I mean, I love you, baby."
It felt good to spend some time with friends while I still had the chance. I knew that once Gianna was born, I wouldn't have as much time to get out and just relax with people my own age.
But I was okay with that, I was ready.
"Hey, Emily is throwing a party tonight," Eric said as we got ready to go. "Are you guys in?"
"Bella?" Edward asked, hopefully.
"I'll have to ask my dad but sure," I said. "What time?"
"Seven," Eric said. "We'll see you guys there, maybe. Will the chief let you out tonight?"
"Probably," I said. "As long as I home at a reasonable hour."
"Great," Leah said. "So, yeah, we'll see you there."
"Definitely," Edward said, excited.
And I knew that even if I wasn't able to go, Edward still would. Not that I minded in the least, I just hope he realized that once we became parents, partying wasn't going to be number one on the list.
My dad was okay with me going out but my curfew remained the same. I was to be home by eleven. I was okay with that because I wasn't really feeling like a party but I went because Edward wanted me too.
I stopped at home and did a quick change before we headed to Emily's party.
To be honest, I didn't really like going to parties with Edward. And it's not as if he notices that I'm there anyway. He usually disappears for the whole night and the only time I see him is in passing.
This time was no different. I ended up on the couch squished between Leah and some drunk guy who didn't seem to be deterred by the fact that I was pregnant.
"I hate Emily," Leah grumbled as she watched Emily flirt with Sam. "I mean, she knows he's taken and look."
"She's drunk." I said.
"And that excuses that behavior?"
"In her mind," I said, shrugging.
"How far along are you?" the guy next to me wondered.
"Twenty eight weeks," I answered.
"Damn."
"Do you want to trade spots?" Leah asked, eyeing the guy next to me.
"Nah, I'm fine." I told her.
"What are you having?"
"Does it concern you?" Leah snapped.
"I was just curious."
"I bet you just want to get in her pants," Leah retorted.
"Leah!"
"What? I know it's true, and he didn't deny it either."
"Hey, you can't get a pregnant girl pregnant again, now can you?" Was drunkies reply.
I wrinkled my nose in disgust. "I have a boyfriend."
"I don't care if you don't."
"Beat it, creep," Leah said with a glare.
Leah was intimidating, at least she was when she wanted to be. The guy got up and drunkenly stumbled to find someone else to take to his bed tonight.
"Wow," I laughed, taking a sip of my water. "That was...interesting."
"He's such a weirdo," Leah said with a shutter.
"All guys are," I said in a duh tone.
She laughed, "I just thought of something."
"Hmm?"
"I'm trying to imagine Edward when Gianna is old enough to date."
I snorted and laughed at the same time, "Talk about being random, Leah."
She shrugged, "You know how my mind works."
"True."
"But seriously though," Leah pressed. "We already know Gianna will be a knock out. Just look at you and Edward," I blushed at her comment. "Edward will be beating the boys away with a bat."
"I hope Edward's like my dad in that way."
My dad was pretty laidback when it came to dating. He didn't mind me going on dates and all that, which I loved. He only started to make his hate for Edward known when I found out I was pregnant.
"It won't happen." Leah said, shaking her head. "Edward is going to be that crazy dad, I just know it."
I groaned, "Probably."
"Let's just hope that she doesn't inherit your stubbornness."
"Edward thinks she will."
"Then you two are screwed."
"Okay, I can't think that far ahead," I told her with a laugh. "I'm getting a headache."
Gianna wasn't even here yet and already I was thinking about what she would be like in her teens. Yeah, I'm gonna get through her first year before we think about stuff like that.
"I have to go to the bathroom," I said, bouncing.
"Want me to come?"
"Sure," I said after a second thought.
Leah stood up and grabbed my hands to help me up, "Damn, girl. I don't know how much longer I'll be able to help you up."
"What a lovely compliment," I laughed as we weaved our way through the crowd.
After a quick bathroom break, Leah wanted to get something to drink so we headed to the kitchen.
I was very surprised to see Edward talking with his old jump off, Irina. I didn't like her, at all. She made a habit of rubbing that fact that she slept with Edward in my face every chance she could get.
Apparently, during our most recent break up, Edward slept with her again. I didn't like it one bit but we weren't together so I couldn't really hold it over his head.
"What's he doing with her?" Leah questioned as she grabbed a drink.
"Don't know," I sighed. "But whatever."
I trusted him, even though I didn't trust her.
"I think I'm going to head out."
"You want me to keep an eye on him?"
"No, I trust him," I said.
"I don't."
"Since when?" I asked, raising a brow.
"Since you two last broke up," she said. "It's fishy that he'd bounce from you to her that fast."
"I can't hold a grudge."
"I would," Leah told me. "If Sam pulled that shit, I'd kick his ass."
"I'm not you," I reminded her. "I'm more rational."
She laughed, "Touché."
"Don't let him drive." I told her as I pulled out my phone to text my dad.
"Promise." Leah caught sight of Emily. "Whoa, girl. Watch them hands."
After texting my dad, I sent a text to Edward telling him that I was leaving and that I had a ride. I didn't receive a reply from him so I eased myself down onto the curb to wait for my dad.
"You don't have to call your dad," Edward said taking a seat beside me. "I'll take you home."
"You've been drinking," I said.
"Okay, I would've had Sam or Leah take us home." He said, laying his head on my shoulder.
"I didn't know if you wanted to leave or not,"
"I'm a horrible boyfriend at parties," He breathed out. The scent of alcohol bathed my face and I turned away. "Sorry."
"It's okay," I said. "You do realize this can't happen every weekend once Gianna is born, right?"
He nodded, "I'm ready to give up the partying lifestyle."
Mhm, sure he is.
"Plus, we've still got sometime. I'm sure I can cram enough partying in,"
See? He doesn't want to let it go which worries me but I have to have faith. After all, some guys change after the baby is born and not during the nine months like the moms do.
"Edward," Irina yelled from the doorway. "Come dance with me. You promised."
I didn't look back at her and kept my glare to myself.
"I'm heading out, Irina."
"But you promised me," I could tell she was pouting.
"Bella's tired."
"So? Call her a cab and come back inside."
"He wants to leave with me so just go away, Irina," I finally snapped.
"Ugh, whatever." She huffed before heading back into the house.
"When did you plan to tell me you two were best friends again?"
"We aren't," Edward rushed out. "We talked for the first time tonight, I swear."
"Okay," I accepted that. "You two are only friends, right? No more, No less?"
"We're not even friends," he snorted. "We're just...civilish toward each other. I'm not sleeping with her, if that's what you're wondering."
"I wasn't exactly thinking that..." I said.
"Yes, you were." Edward said, looking at me. "What happened in the past with Irina, stays in the past. I don't know what I was thinking. No, I know I wasn't thinking at all. I got drunk and it happened and I regretted it the next morning. You have my heart, Bella. Always and Forever."
My eyes teared up a bit, "You're such a cheeseball, Edward."
He gave me a crooked grin, "I try."
It wasn't long before my dad showed up. He wasn't too happy about the fact that Edward drank tonight but he kept his comments to himself as he drove Edward back to his dorm.
"I'll see you later," Edward said, leaning into the passenger side window to give me a quick kiss.
My dad cleared his throat.
Edward pulled away, "Love you."
"Love you too." I said. "I'll call you tomorrow, okay?"
"Okay, goodnight."
As soon as we drove away, Dad let his comments out.
"What kind of boyfriend drinks when his pregnant girlfriend can't? He should've been watching out for you. I swear, that boy is..."
"Dad," I groaned. "Please, stop."
"I just can't get over how immature he is."
"He's nineteen," I shrugged. "What do you expect?"
Dad pursed his lips, "He's not good enough for you."
"You say that about all the boys I dated," Though the list was very, very short.
"No one is every good enough for my baby girl," he said, pinching my cheek. I laughed and swatted his hands away. "Especially not Edward."
Way to ruin a moment.
"Dad," I groaned.
"Sorry," he said, holding his hands up in surrender.
"He's good to me dad," I said.
"He sleeps around on you," Dad said. "That isn't treating a girl right."
"He doesn't cheat on me."
"That's not what I heard."
"Stop listening to high school gossip," I told him. "It'll drive you crazy."
"I can see him doing something like that though," Dad pressed. "Has he ever cheated on you?"
"No."
"What about this Irina chick?"
"Where are you hearing this shit?" he gave me a disapproving look. "I mean, stuff."
"I heard you and Leah talking about it one day."
I groaned, "Okay, look, Dad. Edward and I broke up and he slept with his ex. That's it. He didn't cheat."
"Like that's any better."
"It is in my opinion," I said. I may not like it but at least we weren't together when he did it. "Thanks for picking me up, Dad." I said, getting out of the car.
"Wait, Bells," Dad quickly shut off the car and followed me into the house. "I'm sorry for bringing it up."
"You should be," I said. "If I'm over it then you shouldn't even worry about it. I know you mean well but it's my relationship, not yours."
"I just worry."
"I know." I said. "But trust me when it comes to Edward, okay? Edward has a big heart and if you stopped glaring at him long enough to strike up a conversation, you'd realize that."
"No promises."
I sighed, "Of course not."
"But I'll tolerate him," Dad added. "For this little one," he rubbed my stomach. "And for you."
"That's all I ask," I said, giving him a hug. "I'm going to head up to bed. My feet are killing me."
"Goodnight, sweetheart."
"Goodnight, Dad."
Okay, this was my last prewritten chapter so I'm uploading it now. Told you I was impatient. I'm going to fire up Microsoft word and get busy on part 2 of her episode. It'll most likely be done by four tomorrow morning (I literally stay up all night on the weekends. I have no idea why either.) So, anyway it'll probably be posted tomorrow around noon. If it isn't posted tomorrow, I'll post it the next day. :D
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