My dad set a plate of eggs and bacon in front of my face and I couldn't help but gag a bit.
I pushed it away "I'm… I'm not all that hungry I think I'll just head to school." I said staring at my lap.
Katie elbowed me under the table and I shot her a dirty look. It had been weeks since I told her I would tell my parents about my pregnancy, I still hadn't.
My stomach lurched once again and I knew I was gonna puke. I stood up and excused myself, then ran to the bathroom. I made it there just in time.
I felt someone pull back my hair and rub my back softly. Once I was done retching, I flushed the toilet and leaned my head against the cool porcelain.
"Maya you need to tell Mom and Dad." Katie pushed, tying my hair back just in case.
"Why not tell them after I go through hell at school today?" I suggested, immediately undoing my hair and letting it fall in my face.
"Maya you can't keep putting it off you'll have to do it eventually."
I lifted my head "I will. So get off my back about it." I stood up and pushed past her. She followed me to my room.
"Maya if you don't tell them I will." She demanded.
I grabbed my bag and pushed past her once again. She followed me all the way downstairs.
"Honey, are you okay?" my mom asked me when I passed through the kitchen. I nodded. She moved towards me and put a hand on my head "You're really pale and feel clammy are you sure you're alright?"
"I'm fine mom; I just don't feel very well. I need some fresh air." I answered her, heading for the door. "I think I'll walk to school today."
I looked over to Katie who was standing on the other side of the room with her arms crossed. I ignored her and left without another word.
The walk to school was somewhat relaxing. My nausea cleared but my thoughts didn't. The familiar route just made me think about how Cam used to walk me to school; it made me feel even more alone.
I met Tori and Tristan and pretended to listen to what they were chatting about. Finally the bell rang and I could get to 1st period.
I had made it all the way to 4th period when the nausea hit me again. I was just trying to focus on history. I figured that maybe if I closed my eyes it would just go away.
"Ms. Matlin! Can you tell me who was assassinated in 1896?" I heard the teacher bark at me.
My eyes fluttered open and I opened my mouth to tell him the guy's name, but instead of an answer coming out of my mouth, it was vomit.
It was all over my desk and the floor in front of me. I was too embarrassed for words.
"Tori help Maya to the health nurse please and tell Simpson to send a janitor." The teacher spat clearly irritated that I had interrupted his class.
"Yes sir." I heard Tori say and then she took a hold of my arm.
I found myself sitting in the Nurse's office for an hour. Katie finally came in with my mom. She came to me as fast as she could in her chair.
"Maya sweetheart are you alright?! I knew you didn't look good this morning!" She said feeling my head again.
"I feel fine now…" I mumbled looking over at Katie who just shook her head.
"I hope you don't have the flu…" she went on "I heard that's going around."
"Mom I don't have the flu." I said irritated.
"Then what's wrong?"
"I need to talk to you and Dad. When we get home I need to tell both of you something."
My mom gave me a concerned look but I just looked down.
I tapped my fingers on the table. My parents both sat across from me and Katie was by my side. I swallowed feeling more nauseous than ever.
"Maya Matlin what's going on?" My dad asked in his parental voice.
"This better not be about what I think it's about" My mom added.
Tears threatened my eyes. "I know I'm just a freshman and I know what I did was wrong." Both my parents' eyes widened. "I'm... I'm…"
"You're pregnant?!" My mom finished.
I gave a slight nod. She sat back with the most disappointed look on her face.
My dad however was just plain angry. "Who did this to you? I'll kill him!"
My stomach dropped and suddenly I was very angry. "Well Dad you don't have to worry about that because he's already dead." I yelled.
He froze, Katie grabbed my hand, and my mom spoke. "Oh sweetheart… its Campbell's isn't it." her voice was full of sympathy.
I stood up "Yes… and I'm not getting rid of it. I'm keeping it. I know I'm young and I'm alone… but I have to."
"Maya," My mom said gently "I know you feel like this child is going to be your little piece of Campbell but you have to think of the reality of this situation. You have to think of not only what is best for you but what's best for this baby."
I took a step backwards. "I am thinking about the baby! What's best for it is to be with its real family."
"Maya you have no idea how hard it is to raise a child. It's an 18 year commitment. You're too young to take care of a baby!" My dad said still angry.
"I'll make you an appointment with the doctor I went to when I was pregnant with you and Katie. She'll take good care of you whatever you choose to do." My mom said softly reaching for the phone.
I turned and left without another word and ran up to my room. I slammed my door and picked up my cello. I played my heart out trying to drown out the world.
The next morning was a tense one. "I scheduled an appointment for you it's Friday after school." My mom informed me.
I nodded and that was the extent of our family's conversation.
Katie gave me a ride to school and I went straight to my locker.
"Hey Zig!" I greeted the familiar face at his locker a few doors down.
"Uh… hey… Maya…" He answered looking awfully uncomfortable.
"Is everything alright?"
He turned and looked at me. His eyes froze on my stomach and he shut his locker quickly. "See ya in class." He yelled sprinting off.
I looked down at my stomach. Oh god there's no way I was showing already. How did Zig find out?!
I took a deep breath. I'm just paranoid, no one knows. The only people who do are my family and Tori and Tristan. None of them would turn on me, would they? Of course not, I'm overreacting.
I smiled at my conclusion and went to 1st period. I kept feeling like everyone was watching me all day but I just kept telling myself the same thing I told myself this morning. I wondered if paranoia was a symptom of pregnancy. I chuckled at the thought.
At the end of the day I had band practice. Whisper Hug hadn't been performing a lot lately. Not because we didn't want to but because all of us were so busy.
I figured once I was with my band mates everything would be fine. But even with them something felt wrong.
After practice I was packing up my cello when I realized Zig was giving me a weird look again. We were the only two left.
"Hey good practice today, you sounded really good on that new song. It fits your voice really well." I said. I was lying, he really hadn't sounded so great on the new song but I just wanted him to stop acting so weird.
"Thanks," He mumbled "You… played good too."
I sighed "What is your deal today Zig?! You keep looking at me like I have four heads or something."
Zig froze and grabbed his bag. "I have no idea what you're talking about."
"Dammit Zig just tell me what's going on." I said frustrated.
"Alright well it's pretty stupid," he gave a nervous laugh. "There's some dumb rumor going around that you're… you're pregnant. But it's definitely not true right?"
I gave my own nervous laugh "Of course not! I'm 14 years old and I don't even have a boyfriend! You'd have to be an idiot to believe that!"
"Right…" Zig nodded. "Well then see you tomorrow."
I gave him a fake smile and then grabbed my cello and stormed out.
I found Tristan and Tori at the dot. I went up to them furious.
"Which one of you was it?! Or was it both of you?" I demanded.
"What?!" Tori asked looking believably confused.
"Which one of you told everyone?!" my heart was racing with anger.
They both just looked at each other.
AN: I know it's kind of sucky but I have some great plans for the future chapters! And don't worry guys everyone's reactions are coming soon and Cam may possibly be making some appearances of his own… Keep reviewing it means a lot! I'm going to try to post as much as I can! Love you!