Our Little Secret - REVAMPED

Chapter 8

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The next day, Lauren drove us to school, dropping me off around the corner as usual, then waiting for me to walk into the school. As I was walking, Dinah ran up to me. "Guess what, guess what!" she yelled, hopping up and down.

"What?" I asked annoyed.

"Normani finally asked me to be her girlfriend." Her saying that instantly brought a smile to my face.

"I'm so proud of you. I thought for sure you would die alone," I bumped her shoulder with mine.

"Hey, that wasn't very nice," Dinah pouted.

"How did she ask?"

Dinah's pout turned into a wide smile and started rambling. "She took me to this fancy fancy restaurant, then we went to an empty field and watched the stars, it was so dreamy. She then drove me home, and as she walked me to my porch, she kissed me then asked me to be her girlfriend."

"Aww. Lauren didn't even ask me, we just randomly started dating. I hope when she proposes, she does something romantic, like taking me to my dream trip, then popping the question."

"When do you want to get engaged?" Dinah asked.

"I know we've only been dating for a year, but I can see myself marrying her. She could propose to me in the middle of this hallway right now and I would say yes," I said truthfully.

LAURENS P.O.V

I was walking to class when I saw Dinah and Camila talking while walking to class. My eyes bulged out of my head when I heard, "She could propose to me in the middle of this hallway right now and I would say yes."

Proposing to Camila has crossed my mind. Especially when I found out she was pregnant, but this, this made me really think about it. I know we're both young, but she's already carrying my child, so why not take the next step?

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I was making my way down the hall thinking about how I was gonna propose to Camila when Regina walked up to me and grabbed my hand. "Hey, babe!"

"Hi," I said quietly. "My class is right here, I have to go."

I walked into the classroom and saw the only seat open was by Camila. Smiling, I made my way to the seat and sat down. I pressed my knee against hers as she looked at me with a fake glare.

"Alright class! Get your books out and work on page 190-200 please."

I listened and started on my work. Half way through, I started to day dream again, until Camila tapped my leg. I looked at her confused and she asked, "What happened? You're drifting off into space."

"I was thinking about you."

"What about me?" She asked.

"I can't say, but maybe you'll find out soon."

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After that class, someone grabbed my wrist and pulled me into the bathroom I was passing by. "What th-" I was interrupted by lips connecting onto mine. Panicked, I pulled away and looked at the person. Regina. I pushed past her and to the main entrance. I quickly got in my car and sped off towards the park.

Lolo <3: Hey, im at the park, I'll explain when I come to pick you up from school

I knew Camila wouldn't read the message till after class ended.

"You looked distressed," I whipped my head up and saw an older man.

"Yeah, my life is kinda crazy right now. I don't know what I'm gonna do, to be honest."

"You can rant to me about it. I hear it's better to talk about things with strangers rather than people you know," He spoke.

"There is way too much to share, I can't do that to you."

"Lay it on me."

I sighed. "I was born differently, I know that seems random, but it all ties in. I was born with male genitalia and the doctor said I most likely couldn't have children of my own, so I thought I could have unprotected sex with my girlfriend. About two months ago, we found out she was pregnant. The entire school thinks we're like enemies because my girlfriend isn't ready to tell anyone that she likes girls. Well, her and I were talking in the bathroom and we thought we were alone. We weren't. This freshman is now blackmailing us, saying if I don't fake date her, she'll show the whole school a video she got of us in the bathroom."

"How are you gonna keep the pregnancy a secret?" he asked.

"I don't know, she's already showing a little bit, but not to the point where it's very noticeable. I have a question."

"What is it sweety?"

"Today, in the halls, I overheard her talking to her friend saying if i were to propose she would say yes. I've thought about proposing when I found out she was pregnant and her saying that, brought back the thoughts of proposing and I wanna know if it's too early."

"Well, you're already having a child together and it's clear you guys love eachother very much, so why not?"

"I've applied for a job yesterday and they said they'll probably call. My mom wants me to start looking for apartments, so I don't know how I'm gonna afford a ring and an apartment," I said sadly.

"I know how to fix that. My mother passed away many years ago and I planned to give my mothers ring to my daughter, but she didn't want it. I'm willing to give it to you if you want it."

"I can't take it," I said, shaking my head.

"Please, no one is ever gonna use it, it will just go to waste. My house is right across the street, I'm gonna go grab it," he stood up and said, "You see that little girl with the blonde hair? Can you keep an eye on her, it's my granddaughter."

"Of course." I watched his granddaughter while he walked to go get the ring. I didn't notice he was back until I felt him sit next to me.

"I'm gonna need you to take good care of this, I trust you to do just that," he said, then grabbed my hand and opened it so he could put it in my palm.

"Wow," This ring is the most beautiful ring I've ever seen. "Thank you so much.."

"Jeremy."

"Thank you so much jeremy." I pulled him into a hug as I felt tears sting my eyes.

"Lauren?!" I pulled away and shoved the ring into my pocket. "There you are. I got your text and got worried and walked here."

"Camz, you shouldn't be doing too much, it might cause stress on the baby," I put both of my hands on her baby bump.

"I know, I was just worried. Whos this?" she asked, looking at Jeremy.

"This is Jeremy, he's nice, don't worry."

"Nice to meet you, I'm Camila," Camila stuck her hand out to him and he shook it.

"Your girlfriend here has said so much about you."

"Oh really?" she asked, glancing at me.

"Really, she's so in love with you, you're lucky to have her." Camila and I both blushed. "But I have to get going, I gotta get this munchkin home," He said pointing to his granddaughter who was running our way. "Wait, I'm gonna give you my number and you can call me anytime, okay?" I nodded and handed him my phone.

When he handed it back, he waved as Camila and I said bye, then he walked off.