Austin knew it was probably close to seven o'clock. He considered that fact that his parents would expecting him soon but he had more pressing issues and they would understand. Ally needed someone with her right now and with her dad being out of town for the week he had to step up and take the support role. That was what good boyfriends did anyway he thought to himself. Ally was clearly restless and he wondered what she must be dreaming about. It appeared to be a nightmare judging from her sporadic shivers and quite whimpers.

It was about an hour later when she finally opened her eyes. Instead of peace they were instantly filled with terror upon seeing Austin there. Austin recognized this but realized that she was probably confused since the last thing she remembered was crying in Trish's arms in the hallway.

"Hey…it's okay…I'm here. Trish had to go home but she said she would be back. She said you could count on her and call her any time you needed or something like that. She seemed pretty worried about you." Austin smiled brushing the hair from Ally's face and seeing her relax at his explanation.

"T-Thanks…I-I am glad you stayed with me…" she mumbled. Austin responded with a kiss upon her forehead.

"You know you can tell me anything Ally…right?...I can tell something has been going on with you. I'm not going to pressure you though. You can tell me whenever you are ready. I'm just glad you talked to Trish. At least I know you have someone to talk to about whatever it is that you have been going through." Austin assured.

Ally just nodded trying not to let the tears come back. "I-I know…thanks Austin. I'm not ready to let anyone else in right now but I am glad you understand." Ally whispered downcast.

Austin pulled her chin up softly with two fingers and kissed her lips. "Of course…just promise me that you aren't being hurt and that you aren't in danger. I'm worried about you." He pressed.

"I'm not. I promise…I'm okay…well maybe not okay but not in danger." She verified. With that Austin stopped talking and just pulled her into a hug and held her tight. He was glad for that at least. He was still worried but he didn't have to worry that someone was hurting her.

Trish came back after she had had dinner lugging a sleeping bag and a paper bag containing some dinner for Ally and told Austin he should get home. His parents would be worried about him and she needed to talk to Ally. Austin was hesitant but he knew that Ally needed to talk to someone and he wasn't the person she wanted to share with right now. He was slightly hurt by that but he knew she probably had good reason.

With Ally's reassurance that she would be okay, he slipped on his shoes kissed her cheek and left the two girls alone.

They waited a few minutes before either said a word. Ally assumed that Trish was making sure that Austin would be way out of ear shot before she mentioned anything about the pregnancy. Trish handed Ally the bag containing hot soup, a half a sandwich, a pickle, and a cupcake.

"Here. You need to eat something. I brought it from home. I figured we could sleep here tonight since you have nobody at home and it's a long walk anyway." She said shoving the bag into Ally's arms. Ally turned up her nose and muttered something about not being hungry but Trish was having none of that.

"Look, I haven't seen you eat anything all day and you need your strength. You have to eat healthy for the baby and while I realize this isn't the most balanced meal it was the best I could do on short notice. So eat…before I force feed you." Trish demanded.

Ally smiled knowing that Trish would do it if need be because she was a good friend and she was looking out for her.

"Okay…fine…thanks." She relented taking the sandwich from the bag and biting into the soft bread. While Ally ate Trish just stared unsure of where to begin.

"So…you wanna tell me about it or am I gonna have to drag the details out of you." Trish proposed. Ally swallowed and looked down at her still flat stomach imagining how in a few short months she would have a rounded bump.

"I…I went to the doctor this morning. That's where I was. And I kind of knew for the past month but I was hoping that maybe I was wrong…I don't know how I am going to tell Austin or my dad. It was just one time. I mean I love him and I think he loves me but we are only teenagers. I don't know that we can handle being parents." Ally explained through bites of sandwich.

Trish didn't interject she just sat and listened until she felt Ally had said her entire piece. "Well…you have other options…I mean I know you don't believe in abortion but there is always giving up the baby up for adoption. I know it isn't an easy decision but maybe it is one you should at least consider. I'll be here for you no matter what you decide…and don't worry about telling everyone. You won't have to tell them alone. I'll be there with you if you want…heck I will even tell them for you if that's what you need." She consoled smiling when she saw Ally brighten a bit at the thought of not being alone.

"Thanks Trish. I might take you up on that offer…I guess I have to tell Austin next. I could have told him today…he asked me what was wrong but I could only handle one person today and that person was you. I needed to share with someone because I have been breaking inside since the day I found out. I'm so scared…I-I never thought this would happen to me."Ally rambled, admitting it for the first time out loud.

Trish sat down next to her best friend and wrapped her into a side hug.

"I know…this is scary but you aren't alone. Everything is going to be okay…I meant it when I said that earlier today. Besides look at the bright side…you are going to have the cutest kid ever." Trish said finishing with the heavy stuff and trying to turn the conversation to a lighter mood.

At the thought Ally truly smiled for the first time that day. "Yeah…he or she will be pretty amazing won't they?" she agreed placing her hand on her stomach in a purely maternal move.

It was so strange to think that a little part of Austin was growing inside her. She was still scared and too young and didn't know how she was going to get through telling people but Trish was helping her look past the bad and see the beauty in having a baby.

The two spent the next few hours talking like regular teenagers trying to forget the reality of the situation they were facing. Trish made Ally finish all of her food and even made her drink an entire glass of milk from the fridge. Ally couldn't help but laugh. Trish was acting kind of like her mother and she was glad to have such a good friend. That night when she lay down to go to sleep Ally felt like she could truly rest for the first time since she had taken that test in the dim light of her bathroom a month ago.