The Journey to You | D.L.

9.

Demi's POV:

It has been about a week since I told Nick about the baby. I found out the day before and I cried. like a lot. I mean I am only 16, turning 17 this week. This was not how I wanted my life to go, but honestly i'm really happy. Just scared and very anxious.

Nick and I have kept the pregnancy to ourselves, mainly because we are both still teenagers (and even though we pay the bills) our parents are going to be upset. and disappointed which in my opinion is worse.

I have a tiny little bump. you can barely see it at all, but since i'm still pretty skinny, I can notice it. Nick apparently doesn't but I do. I guess that's what happens when you study every inch of your body in the mirror everyday for years.

I have been eating 2 meals a day and snacks, but this week I am trying to go for 3! I know the baby needs it to be healthy, and even though I can never finish all three (because it's a lot for me now) it's made a lot of improvement. I am starting to gain more of my muscle back and I feel so much better, not to mention stronger.

I do however have morning sickness. Everyone makes it out to seem all cute and only in the morning but that's the biggest load of bullshit I have ever heard. I get headaches and get dizzy easily, but I will deal with anything for my little angel.

After we had gotten home that night at the beach, Nick and I talked. He asked me how I felt about it, and i told him my worries. He asked if I ever thought about having an abortion or doing adoption. I said no because I have always wanted a family, and even if it's sooner than I had hoped I knew it was God giving me a blessing. I got anxious and asked why he asked, and he said he was just hoping that I wanted to keep it. We cuddled the rest of the night and talked.

Nick had brought up the fact that we needed to go to the doctors, and then I panicked. That means I would have to tell my parents...

It was the day we decided to tell our parents and we invited them to dinner. It was at our house and everyone was excited but they had no idea what was happening.

I was in the kitchen with Nick, since we volunteered to make dinner when his mom pulled me aside.

"Hey Sweetie, I know you are busy but I just wanted to tell you that I am so proud of how far you have come. Recovery is hard and I love you so much!" she said to me after we secluded ourselves from everyone.

Her support and love was something that helped me a lot. It was the fact that she was someone outside of my immediate family that always cared about me, no matter what happened between me and Nick or Joe. I couldn't respond with out choking up so I just pulled her into a hug and whispered a thank you.

I went back to the kitchen to finish dinner and she went to tell everyone it was almost done. I was sitting on a stool for a second since I got really lightheaded but soon decided I needed to finish. I got up quickly, apparently too quickly, and stumbled but Nick caught me.

"I am so sorry babe!" I said hoping I hadn't hurt him.

"Why are you sorry? You can't help it, and I love catching you." He said and I smiled slightly.

"I just hope I didn't put all my weight on you and hurt you." I said playing with my hands.

"You didn't hurt me, and you could never baby you are my lil shawty!" He said chuckling and I giggled even though I knew he was calling me short, but at least he was also calling me his girlfriend.

I looked up at him and he wrapped his arms around my waist and I put mine around his neck, as he reached down kissing me.

Maddie and Frankie came in saying, "Eww, can y'all stop sucking eachothers faces and tell us if we can eat? We are Staaaaaarving!"

We pulled away and I said, "Sorry guys. Yeah go ahead, Babygirl will you go tell everyone dinner is done and to come get some?" I asked Madison. She nodded and walked out.

Nick got me and him a plate, and we went to sit down at the table. He sat right next to me placing his hand on my thigh, and I looked down to see. I was wearing a tight shirt and I saw that I had gained more weight than I remembered.

I guess I was looking too long, because soon enough Nick put his hand on my chin making me look up at him.

"You are beautiful baby, and you are healthy. It's a good thing and you look incredible. Plus you know what needs nutrition." He said and then pecked my lips.

I grabbed his hand and put it back on my thigh, and eventually everyone was sitting down with their plates. We held hands and said grace, and made small talk while eating.

Maddie was talking about Gymnastics and Dallas talked about her new boyfriend. Joe said he was working on some music for he and Kevin since Nick had decided that he wanted to try being a solo artist. Kevin Sr. talked about his promotion, and soon enough chatter died down and I spoke up.

"So obviously Nick and I invited all of you here because we needed to tell you something." I said and I looked up at Nick who continued what i was saying.

"Demi and I have been together for years now, and you guys only found out a while ago. So this might seem fast to you, it did for us too. But we are so happy and couldn't be more excited." He said with a huge grin on his face.

"Well are you gonna tell us or are we sitting here all night?" Dallas said impatiently.

I held Nick's hand tightly and looked up at everyone. I took a deep breath before saying, "I'm pregnant."

Hey loves, What do you think of the book so far? Do you have any ideas? I love you, stay strong.
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