Sorry, I was busy yesterday and didn't get a chance to post, but here is the next chapter. Enjoy!

Chapter 7

As Wendy walked to the guild with Lucy and Nashi, thoughts raced through her head. She thought about how she had already thrown up twice that morning and how it would just get worse, and how she would tell Romeo. In fact, most of her thoughts were about Romeo. How would he react? What would he say? Wendy was so lost in thought that she almost walked past the guild.

"Wendy!" called Lucy, trying to get the teen's attention. Wendy looked around to see Lucy standing in front of the guild, holding onto Nashi's stroller.

"Sorry, Lucy, I wasn't paying attention," Wendy said as she followed Lucy inside.

"It will be okay, Wendy," she said, approaching an empty table. Wendy started to sit down, but Romeo ran to her with a piece of paper before she could.

"Hey Wendy, wanna go on a job? I already picked one out," he said excitedly.

Wendy looked at Lucy before responding, and before she could ask, Lucy nodded. "You can go."

Wendy sighed as she looked over at Romeo and smiled hoping it would hide her nervousness. "Sure, let me look at the job you picked," Wendy said, relieved that at least she wouldn't have to pick it.

He handed her a flier that read, "Wizards needed to promote a new Magnolia bakery. They will serve customers and perform small tricks to please and attract guests."

"You can serve, and I can do tricks with my fire," Romeo suggested.

"Sure, this sounds fun! Just don't do any tricks with your yellow fire, or you will scare away the customers," Wendy said, trying not to laugh at the image in her head. Romeo took her hand and they walked out of the guild, smiling and giggling.

The bakery wasn't far from the guild, so they didn't have enough time to talk.

The job took all day; Wendy served as a waitress, and Romeo entertained the customers. After the restaurant closed for the day, the store owner gave them a free meal.

They sat down and waited patiently as the owner brought two plates of chicken alfredo. Romeo started to devour his food while Wendy picked at hers. After a minute or so, Romeo noticed this; slowing down, he asked, "Wendy, are you okay?"

"Yeah, definitely," she said with a smile that didn't quite reach her eyes.

Romeo, still unsure, brushed it off for now. He would talk to her about it later.

An awkward silence fell over the couple. Wendy managed to eat one-fourth of the food on her plate, while Romeo cleaned his. When they left, they thanked the owner and collected a small amount of money as a reward. Once outside, Romeo took Wendy's hand and led her to a park bench across from the restaurant.

Once they sat down, Romeo turned to Wendy.

"Wendy, what's wrong? And don't say 'nothing' because I know something is bothering you. You've barely spoken to me today, and you mostly stared at your food instead of eating it."

Wendy took a deep breath, knowing this was it. Now was the time to tell him. "I'm fine, Romeo. I just have a lot on my mind."

Romeo sighed, knowing Wendy usually bottled up her feelings. "Like what? What's bothering you?" He was met with silence. While waiting for Wendy to gather her thoughts, Romeo spoke again, "Come on, Wen, you know you can tell me anything."

Wendy sighed. "I've been thinking about us and our relationship," she said, turning away from Romeo to avoid looking at him.

Romeo started to get nervous; was she breaking up with him? "What about us, Wendy?" More silence. "Come on and talk to me! Please?" Romeo said loudly.

Without facing him, she spoke again. "I've been thinking about that night when your dad was away."

Romeo blushed as his nervousness increased. Was she regretting that they had sex? "Wendy, what are you saying? You don't regret our choice, do you? I mean, I thought you enjoyed it."

Wendy looked up at the night sky as she spoke nervously. "I did enjoy it. It's just…"

"Just what?" Romeo asked.

Wendy gulped. Now or never. She spoke in a whisper. "It's just… um… I'm pregnant."

Romeo couldn't hear Wendy well and asked, "Wendy, speak louder. I couldn't hear you."

She sighed, hoping she could say it a second time. "I'm p-pregnant," she said loud enough that she knew he could hear.

Romeo's mouth dropped open. "Wendy…"

At first, he thought she might be joking, but when Wendy turned around, all of Romeo's doubts faded away. He just stared as the tears began to well up in her eyes. He gently reached up and wiped them away. He didn't know what to say as he pulled her into his arms, so he just silently held her. After a few minutes, she pulled away and said, "You haven't said anything."

He sighed. "Wendy, I don't really know what to say. I mean, we were careful; this wasn't supposed to happen."

"I know," she said meekly.

"But we will get through it." He looked at her and said, "I promise I will be by your side no matter what."

"You promise?" She asked.

He nodded and held her close again. After a few minutes, he pulled away, "When did you find out?" he asked.

"Yesterday."

"Does anyone else know?" he asked.

"Chelia and Lucy," said Wendy.

Romeo's eyes widened. "Lucy knows?" he exclaimed.

Wendy nodded. "Yeah, she found the test last night. She isn't gonna tell anyone right now, but she said I had to tell Natsu soon."

Romeo sighed. "When are you gonna tell him?"

"I don't know. I was thinking tonight, but now I'm not so sure," she said.

"What changed your mind?" asked Romeo.

Wendy sighed, "I'm just nervous. He is going to be really mad."

Romeo gulped as he thought about what Natsu would do to him. Then, he turned his attention back to Wendy. "It will be okay, Wendy. He won't stay mad. I'm not saying you should tell him tonight or that you shouldn't, but I'm gonna tell my dad."

Romeo knew as soon as Wendy told him that he wouldn't be able to keep this from his dad. He was terrible at keeping secrets.

Wendy nodded. "I should go home. It's late."

"Let me walk you home," said Romeo as he took her hand. They walked to Wendy's house in silence.

When they got to the door, Romeo pulled Wendy into a gentle kiss. "I love you, Wendy, and I know everything will be okay… eventually."

Wendy smiled. "I love you too, Romeo." She kissed his cheek and then walked inside, dreading the unseen future.