Survival Mode

Chapter Twenty - Two

Seven / Six Years Ago

"Any thing yet?"

Tears of anxiety were slowly collecting in Tweak's eyes. She anxiously awaited the either horrifying or incredible results. She looked down at the stick rested tightly in the palm of her hand and unfortunately shook her head. "Uhm - nothing quite yet. Usually these things take a couple minutes or so for the final results..."

The same look of upcoming anxiousness was upon Kwazii's countenance as well. He nodded his head and began to pace the room. Tweak sat herself down on the bed in the small room and continued to stare down at the test. Imagine if it were true... Kwazii and I could actually possibly become - parents. Tweak began to tremble again and looked up at Kwazii. "What if I am not pregnant? What if I am only severely sick?"

He looked at Tweak for a moment. There was a look of confusion upon his countenance and Kwazii shook his head. "And what if you are pregnant Tweak? It would explain why you have been so nauseous lately. You too confirmed to me you skipped your time of month what - two weeks ago?" Tweak looked away and let out a sigh. Kwazii came up to her and knelt before her. He took her hands in his. "I won't be upset with you if you are pregnant. We could work things out. We could run away together - take Kate with us. She would be more than happy to be an aunt." Suddenly there was a loud beep. The two looked at each other with wide eyes. Kwazii immediately looked away. "Oh God...what does it say?"

Hesitantly Tweak looked down at the test. She began to tremble once again as tears spilled down her cheeks. "Kwazii... It - it's positive. The test came out positive. I - I'm pregnant..."

Then once again their eyes met. Kwazii smiled up at Tweak and gave both her hands a tight, lovable squeeze. Immediately Tweak began sobbing and Kwazii rubbed her shoulder comfortingly. "Hey it's okay... We will get through this together Tweakster. I promise." He leaned forward until their faces were centimeters apart. "I love you Tweak."

"I - love you too..." Tweak replied in an almost whisper. Kwazii smiled at her again and leaned in closer. Their lips connected in to a long, passionate kiss. As soon as they pulled away Tweak wiped at her eyes. "What are we going to do? You know - about Damien? The second he finds out I am pregnant with your child he is going to murder me in cold blood. He already found it impossible to accept you were dating me. And do you remember what he did when he did find out?"

A sigh escaped through Kwazii's lips and he nodded his head slowly. "Yes I remember... He beat the crap out of me and attempted murder on you. But I swear I will not allow him to touch either you or our baby. If he does God so help me I will go berserk...and it won't be a pretty sight..." Tweak giggled happily at this. She smiled at Kwazii and kissed him once more.

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Four Months Later

And so the journey began. Tweak did finally begin to show - her sixteen year old body was not used to the weird feeling of a baby within her. They have kept their secret from every one other than Kate, Kwazii's twin sister. Kwazii was right - Kate was overjoyed to hear she would sooner or later become an aunt.

Right at the moment, Tweak and Kwazii were sitting on the couch in Tweak's apartment building. Her head was resting on Kwazii's shoulder as they watched a movie together. Abruptly there was a knock on the door. Kwazii stood to his feet and smiled to Tweak. "I will go see who that is. You stay here and relax."

Ever since Tweak began her pregnancy, Kwazii had insisted she constantly rest. And knowing this - Tweak put her arms up in nonchalance. "I'm not going any where any time soon Kwazz." He smiled at her once more and exited the room. Tweak let out a sigh as a smile crossed her lips. She continued to watch the movie until she heard a blood curdling scream. The color from her face drained and she looked in the direction of the front door. There stood Damien in the door way - fists prepared to beat Tweak's beloved Kwazii. "KWAZII!" Tweak shrieked at the top of her longs as soon as the first punch found its way in to Kwazii's torso. He dropped to his knees and clutched his stomach.