A / n: Well, thanks for the reviews! And thanks for the ideas Frostie, but maybe you should turn some of those great ideas into your own stories, I'd read them! =3 Anyway, I have plenty ideas for this one, just haven't gotten the time and pure focus for it, I go in kicks y'know? So like, write a Bratz story when I get the inspiration, write a High School Musical story when I get the inspiration, etc. I've been feeling less inspired lately, but I hope that sitting myself down now – will help boost the creative juices again.

Thanks you guys! This one's for you ;D

Let It Burn

IV

Despite Abbey being one very cranky ghoul, she wanted no one else but Heath by her side. Just with not feeling herself and quite under the weather surprisingly she just wanted to relax and with none other than her boyfriend. "So, you're sure you're okay now?" He asked her, probably for at least the tenth time now. She shifted and let out a soft breath, nodding.

"Mhmm." She was really glad to be home. She didn't even have to think about calling this place home anymore, it just was. In fact, she was thinking about making her stay permanent, if Ms. Bloodgood would let her and if she, of course had a reason to stay.

Unbeknownst to Heath, Abbey was hoping he'd give her that reason. But, she wanted him to make those kinds of moves and hopefully it wouldn't take him forever to do so.

::~*~::

"Hey ghouls," Clawdeen said to her main ghouls, Frankie, Lagoona and Draculaura. "so, what's new?" The ghoul was sitting down with her lunch, Draculaura making an excuse to go sit with Clawd, not that she really needed one but thought to make one anyway.

Frankie shifted in her seat, "Well… Abbey's not here for the third day in a row and Ms. Bloodgood's been taking her homework with her. I… I think it's serious."

Lagoona raised a brow and tossed her loosely styled, blond braid over her right shoulder. "What do you mean it's serious ghoul? I mean, is she sick or somethin'?" She asked, concern settling in for their dear friend.

Frankie shrugged, "I think so. But I mean, she was sick all weekend, she texted me that. And now it's nearing the end of the week and she's yet to appear in school? And Heath's been pretty scarce himself… it's, concerning."

Clawdeen rubbed her freshly glossed lips together. "Hmm, for Heath to be scarce? I do wonder if it's serious… and it's not like we can talk to Ms. Bloodgood."

Lagoona glanced to her friend, taking a bite out of her seaweed wrap, "We can't?" She inquired, after chewing and swallowing her food.

Clawdeen shook her head, her unruly hair tied back into a swift side ponytail. "Nah, Ghoulia tried to talk to Ms. Bloodgood and she didn't say much about Abbey, just that she wasn't feeling well."

Frankie sighed, "Yeah but, Abbey's the kinda ghoul who'd come to school with a raging headache, just to be here. That's why; I think it kinda has to be serious." She told them, dipping a plastic spoon into her pudding.

The three of them sat there in wonder, just what would keep Abbey so scarce from coming to school? They just couldn't put their paws on the reason why. "Well, until we hear anything officially, I'd say not to worry ghouls." Clawdeen reassured the group, it seemed sensible.

Frankie nodded, "Yeah… sounds about right. I mean, we shouldn't just assume things. Makes sense. I just, feel worried, concerned is all. But I don't want to meddle in her business, y'know?"

The two other ghouls nodded along, no one wanted anyone meddling in their business or sticking their nose in where it didn't belong. They wouldn't want that happening, so it was best to lie low for the time being.

::~*~::

Grace paced her office, back and forth in deep thought. She knew exactly why Abbey was sick, or at least she had a damn good feeling. She felt it once, but sadly it never worked out for her. Most women would feel bitter, but she didn't. It stung a little, yes… but she was more so happy for Abbey, but she really didn't know how Abbey herself would react.

Stopping her pacing, she figured she'd best get back to work. Well, these stacks of papers wouldn't get through themselves. It'd be nice if they did, but they wouldn't so until she buckled down and did them, they'd remain undone. Sighing, she returned to her desk and with a click of her pen, she began with the first set of papers.

::~*~::

Abbey sat on the sofa, completely stunned. She had received the phone call that revealed her results and after hearing them, she told them to call back and leave a message for the 'woman of the home' – meaning Ms. Bloodgood and hung up the phone, barely being able to breathe.

She was surprised, confused… just not sure how to handle this news at all. Luckily Grace was just unlocking the front door and opening it, stepping into the home. She loved her job, but didn't mind coming home at the end of the day either. Home was her sanctuary, as she hoped Abbey felt the same way.

Speaking of Abbey, she came running and hugged Grace tightly, ice cold tears streaming down her face. "It is most… scary. Not in good way." She told the adult, still hugging her tightly. "I will lose everyone, mother… father… you… Heath… very scared. Very, very scared."

Grace raised an eyebrow as she was listening to Abbey ramble on and on about losing people she cared about dearly. "Shh, Abbey… nothing is that bad. Just calm down and tell me what's wrong dear." She said soothingly, her voice bringing comfort to Abbey.

"I cannot, it is on phone." She pointed to the cordless phone sitting on its charging station. Grace gave Abbey a light reassuring squeeze before letting go of the adolescent. Grace made her way over to the phone, not even being able to take her coat or shoes off, and picked up the phone, getting to the voicemail of it.

Her eyes widened after listening to the message as she hung up the phone, "Abbey… you're… definitely… for sure... pregnant."

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