Chapter 16- School Drama
It was Monday and Paul couldn't help but think about Stephanie. After Stephanie left last night, he knew she wouldn't be ok. She cried all night after their love making and it all became clear to him. Stephanie wasn't ready for this baby either! As much as she tries to put up a front, in reality, she is as scared and unprepared as he is. After all the fights about him not being a good supportive father or not being there for her or the baby, he finally realized why she NEEDED him there in the first place. Stephanie wasn't strong enough to handle this by herself. The gossipers, the stress, or even the baby in general were all becoming too much for her.
Paul began getting dressed and ready for school. While brushing his hair into a ponytail, his phone began ringing. "Hello?" answered Paul. "Hey Paul, This is Shawn. I need to let you know that people are talking about Steph! I was just on FaceBook and Maryse just posted something I know you are not going to like!" said Shawn. Worried, Paul asked what it was. "Man, what is it? How bad is it? Please tell me Shawn "begged Paul. "It's pretty bad! She wrote 'To all who needs to be concerned, The official slut award for Freshman girls has been awarded to Stephanie McMahon for getting knocked up in her first year of High School. Big Congratulations goes out to Paul Levesque and the major whore Stephanie McMahon! Goodbye FB' is exactly what she wrote!" said Shawn. Paul began pacing in the room. He knew Maryse was a bitch, but he didn't know she was that bad. Paul knew he had to tell Stephanie about this before she goes to school. "Ok Shawn, thanks for telling me. Please try to pull some damage control as much as you can! I have to call Steph and tell her about this!" panicked Paul. Paul hung up the phone and began calling Stephanie's number. He waited for her to answer but she never did. He grabbed his jacket and drove over to her house as fast as he could. When he pulled into her driveway, he noticed Vince and Linda outside crying on the porch. As he walked up to them, they just moved over and let him walk in. Paul looked around and couldn't find Stephanie. He went to her room and didn't see her, until he heard a sound of crying against the wall. He walked over to the sound and saw Stephanie crying in the corner. He kneeled down next to her and cuddled with her. "Baby, what's going on? Why I everyone so sad?" asked Paul worried. Stephanie looked at him and spoke. "My grandpa just died this morning of Cardiac Arrest. He was the last grandpa I had left! I was really close to him than all my other grandparents" Cried Stephanie. "I'm really sad to hear that Steph! It's going to be okay! Everything happens for a reason. Just know that he is in a better place now and is watching over you!" said Paul. Stephanie nodded and hugged Paul tighter. "You know, maybe you should stay home with your parents today. I think they need you with them to give them some comfort" said Paul hoping she will agree. "I don't want to stay home! Being home with two sad parents is just going to make me more depressed! I think school would be a breath a fresh air" said Stephanie getting up. Paul stood up with her and grabbed her hand. "Baby, I really do think staying home would be better. If you want, I will stay home with you!" said Paul as he tried to convince Stephanie to stay. Stephanie started to feel confused as to why Paul didn't want her to go to school. "Is something going to happen at school, that you don't want me to know about?" asked Stephanie. Paul looked away from her nervously and then answered. "No, why do you think that?" asked Paul. Stephanie nodded and knew something was up. "Please just tell me or I WILL be going to school!" said Stephanie. Paul took a deep breath and told Stephanie exactly what Shawn told him. Stephanie began to pace and then sat on the bed. "I knew this was going to happen! She is such a bitch! What did I do to her that was so horrible that she would do this?" cried Stephanie. Paul stood in front of her and kissed her. "Don't worry about her! She's just jealous I'm with you and not her! Come on! Grab your jacket and meet me outside!" said Paul as he began walking out. "Paul, maybe I shouldn't go!" said Stephanie. Paul shook his head. "We are not going to let her win! Now let's go to school." Said Paul as he grabbed Stephanie's jacket and bag off the bed and then Stephanie's hand and pulled her out the door. As they reached downstairs, Vince looked at Paul and smiled. "Protect my daughter Paul" said Vince. Paul nodded and walked Stephanie out to his car.
As they arrived to school, Paul grabbed his hand and walked with her into school. As they walked the halls, Stephanie noticed the dirty looks directed her way. She also noticed how people would whisper something, laugh and then look at her. Stephanie was about to turn around and walk out, when Paul tightened his arm around her to assure her everything will be ok. They made their way onto the group hangout and sat down on the bench. All the friends began looking at them strangely and then looking down. "Why are people saying such foul things about you, man!" asked Randy. "Yeah, people are saying things like Stephanie planned to get pregnant, to lock you down because she knows that you are a football player and as soon as senior year comes, she felt you were going to leave her!" said Chris as he glared at Stephanie. "People are also saying that Paul forced himself on Steph and Stephanie didn't tell anyone because she was afraid of what people would say about her. They also said she kept quiet because she became pregnant and didn't want you to leave her" said Shawn as he looked between Paul and Stephanie. "Is there any other bullshit going on about us?" asked Paul angrily. "The last rumor is that you planned to get Stephanie pregnant the same way you did Melina! People are saying that you always wanted a baby with your girlfriends, so you tried to knock up every girl you were with. When you found out Melina's baby wasn't yours, you became pissed and hated her for not giving you the baby you wanted. When you found out Stephanie was pregnant, you became hooked on her and pampered her" said Randy. The girls nodded and looked down. Paul looked at all his friends and then to Stephanie. Stephanie was staring with a blank expression. Paul shook her to snap her out of her gaze, but she didn't respond. "Stephanie, baby, are you okay?" asked Paul as he shook her. Stephanie was completely pale and before he knew it, she fainted.
All the friends rushed to help her. People around the spot ran to see what was going on. "Stephanie, wake up please! Baby, please wake up!" cried Paul as he held Stephanie in his arms. Paul kept begging Stephanie to wake up until he heard somebody call for help. He saw a cop and a few other officials at the school rush over. "What happened over here?" asked the officer. "We were talking and she just fainted!" cried Paul. The officer nodded and asked one of the teachers to call 911. "Who is this young lady?" asked the officer. "Stephanie McMahon. She is 5 months pregnant with my little girl. Please just help her!" cried Paul. "We we will try our best!" replied the officer as he stood up and walked towards the other teachers.
A few minutes later, Doctors have arrived and rushed in with a stretcher. Paul and the doctors helped lift Stephanie on the stretcher and rolled her to the ambulance. The principal walked out and tugged on Paul's shoulders. "Son, you can't go with her!" said the principal. Paul shook the principal's arm off and looked him directly in the eyes. "I told you before and I will tell you again! Stephanie is the world to me! She is pregnant with my child and I am supposed to protect them both. I have to go! You can suspend me, expel me or whatever you want, but I am going with Stephanie and nobody is going to stop me!" said Paul as he got into the ambulance. The principal nodded at Paul and walked away. The ambulance drove away from the school with an unconscious Stephanie and a worried Paul.
As the ambulance drove away, two people were giggling and smirking. "That bitch got what she deserved!" said the male. The female giggled, kissed the male, and then they both walked away from the scene.
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