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Chapter Thirty-two: Hormones
Chase's P.O.V.
A month and a half later...
I wake up to the sensation of bile rising in my throat. I try to swallow it down knowing that in a few hours we'll have to wake up and go to school anyway. I bury my face deeper into my pillow.
Resigning myself to the bile I get up from bed and run to the bathroom. I vomit absolutely everything and though my morning sickness is gradually fading at four months pregnant it's still disgusting and annoying. My head goes deeper into the bowl as another bout of puke makes its way. I feel someone start to massage my tense shoulders. Once I'm done I turn to see a sleepy topless Adam.
"I told you to wake me up," he says gruffly.
"I didn't want to disturb you...you looked so peaceful," I reply hoarsely.
"It doesn't matter if you need me," he smiles fondly.
"I'm pregnant not injured," I scowl.
"I get it but I want to," he shrugs looking sheepishly.
"Sorry," I mumble.
"It's just hormones," he nods.
"You're doing so much already though," I sigh in a softer tone.
"Yeah, it's for my family so don't worry about it," he says.
"But you didn't even take a break! You had a concussion and bruised ribs and you still went to work the next day! Not to mention Perry found out just last week and now you're running her errands!" I argue.
"Ssh...I'm fine okay? I get that you can't help but worry and I understand why. Evil Davenport is still out there with a maniac...it's okay to be scared but we're bionic," he reassures.
I sniffle and snuggle closer to Adam both of us still on the cold tile floor. He strokes my back tenderly and whispers loving words.
"A month ago you got hurt because of me," he begins.
I make to protest but he stops me before I even open my mouth.
"It could've been worse. And if Krane didn't finish us off then the explosion would have," he continues.
"Adam..."
"You can't always rely on me and before any of this happened. You know, me and you? You would have never opened up to me. I've seen the scars the bruises the hurt," he whispers the last part.
"I've seen everything and I know something is bothering you and it can't be the baby because we both know we'll be fine. I even talked to Davenport," he clears his throat.
"You have?" I ask curiously.
"Yeah and he's fine with everything...we almost beat each other up but to be honest I was angry with him and with what's happening," he chuckles.
"I...they don't know about me...but it's a matter of time," I answer his previous question.
"Is that it?" He asks.
"Is that it?" I shout disbelievingly.
He raises his hand in surrender as I pull back.
"I'm terrified that they'll come and take him away! Mr. Davenport may not approve of this but at least I know he cares unlike those...those people," I yell.
"Chase take it easy," he says calmly.
"How can you be so calm knowing the possibilities? For all we know they can break down the door as we speak!"
"Chase! I understand! God don't you think I live terrified that I'll come home and you're gone? That maybe I'll find you dead or something?"
I stop shocked. My breath catches in my throat my heart beating fast. I never knew...
"I didn't know," I whisper.
"Of course you didn't. It's not your job to know how I feel...it's my job to stay strong for you because I know how this can affect you. I know that they're out there waiting for the right moment," he says gently.
"I'm so sorry...I...it's...I didn't mean..." I stammer.
"I know you didn't mean to yell. I'm an idiot for acting like this with a hormonal baby brother who happens to be carrying my baby," he smiles brightly at the mention of our baby.
He places his hand on my protruding baby bump. He's been ecstatic after noticing that my baby bump is officially noticeable over my shirt if you really look.
"Let's get up school's in two hours," Adam says after a while.
I nod and get up with his help. He smirks as he grabs my hand.
"I guess I have to get used to an emotional brother huh?" He jokes.
I glare at him and playfully punch him on the arm.
At school...
"Look aren't they adorable?" Owen teases.
"Dude don't mess with a pregnant person," Adam whispers rather loudly.
"Dude learn how to whisper," I laugh easily as I walk to class.
Later on it's finally time for lunch and for the first time I'm starving. I could probably eat a horse. I laugh to myself as I remember a stupid conversation.
"I can eat a horse," I had said.
"Ok...Ewww why would you want to do that? Is this another weird craving? I will absolutely hate you for it," Adam said disgusted.
"Why?" I asked innocently.
"I love horses...I want a purple one as a pet...which reminds me Mr. D still owes me," he answered.
I roll my eyes and my hand goes to my bump under my blue hoodie feeling a flutter inside. I bump into a solid form and I back up apologizing.
"Hey lookie here," he says with a sneer.
Fuck, I curse in my head.
"Mr. Trent," I nod in acknowledgment.
"Where's lover boy?" He asks disgusted.
"Who?" I question.
"Dumb box on a body," he 'clarifies.'
"You mean Adam?"
He smirks, " I don't know what you did to make principal Perry afraid of you freaks but I'll make sure you pay for it."
"I'm sorry what?" I say backing away.
"You know it's pretty disgusting how you and your brother act you know? You both look so in love...it's rather disgusting considering your brothers...related you know," he smirks.
I look around and feel hopeless realizing we're in an isolated part of the school no one is in at this time.
"I-I don't know what you're talking about," I reply nervously.
"I wonder if you're really worth it freak," he smiles.
It isn't warm it's rather evil.
"What?" I ask hating how my voice breaks.
My back touches the lockers leaning against the wall. He leans close and grabs my arms forcefully. He digs his fingers and I instantly know they'll leave bruises. I gulp as one hand snakes up to grab my hair tilting my face towards Trent's. Trent leans in closer and he forcefully kisses me. I bite his lip before he parts and he slaps me across the face.
"Don't think too high of yourself you're nothing special," he spits.
I glare at him balling up my hands into fists.
"You're nothing more than desperate," I snap back.
He slams me against the lockers harder and more painfully.
"What? You think this hurts? Just looking at you makes me want to hurl," not an absolute lie but I wish I could keep my mouth shut.
"You little bastard," he curses and he knocks me to the ground. I land on my hands and knees but not before he kicks me on the side of my swollen stomach. I cry in pain and feel as if I'm being split in two. Trent flies against the opposite wall. The hooded figure from the past month comes into view as he beats Trent. I gasp in pain and tears form in my eyes.
"Are you okay?" He asks concerned walking my way, fist clenched.
I shake my head unable to form words.
"Damn," he mutters.
"My baby...you can't...please...god no," I plea.
"Don't stress it's not good for you," he replies.
"My baby," I repeat groaning.
"Adam's on his way," is the last thing I hear before passing out.
Unknown P.O.V.
I look at the pale form of Chase. I turn to face the damn idiot who hurt him. Smiling wickedly I walk toward him until I'm standing right in front.
"You sir are an absolute idiot," I say.
"I touch the nerdy freak and a stranger thinks he can beat me," he laughs bitterly.
"You're lucky I'm gonna take care of you. If it was up to the other Davenports, Dooley included, they'd kill you," I spit in his face.
He looks up at me with hate and his eyes widen.
"You?"
I smirk before knocking him out...hard.
"Hopefully you won't remember you piece of-"
I stop as I hear hurried footsteps. That's my cue to haul the slumped body of the bully over my shoulder and disappear.