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Chapter 21 - We have to tell you something

Jake sat down next to you on the bed and put his head in his hands "I can't believe this is happening" he said. "I'm sorry.." you whispered. Jake stared at the ground for a few moments as you two sat in the loudest silence. Finally he spoke "We have to tell Josh." You felt sick to your stomach. "Can we please wait until tomorrow? I don't want to ruin the party." You pleaded with Jake. The boys were having a get together tonight, they even had some friends flying in from out of town, and you didn't want to ruin it for everyone. Jake just nodded in agreement. He slowly placed his hand on your back and looked you in the eyes, giving you a sympathetic look "I love you. Whatever happens, I'm here." You felt immediate relief. You always trusted Jake but for some reason you were concerned that if anything could break you guys it would be this. He grabbed your face in his hands and placed his forehead against yours "I'm going to love that baby regardless." He spoke softly. You began to get emotional thinking about having Jake's baby. A little Kiszka running around that was half yours. Your heart felt full thinking about it, but as excited as you were, you were equally as terrified.

Later that night you heard the party kick off. The sounds of music blaring, the boys greeting their old friends, and loud laughter filled the house. You had told all the boys that you were sick and would be staying upstairs for the night. You couldn't drink now that you were pregnant and you knew that Sam, Danny, and Josh would be asking questions. You didn't want to lie, but you didn't want to tell the truth either. You also knew that there would be no chance you could hide the way you were feeling. You decided it would be best to stay away for the night.

You woke up to Jake rubbing your shoulder "Baby.." he whispered. You opened your eyes and slowly let them adjust, giving Jake a smile. "We have to talk." You were definitely wide awake now. That was the worst phrase known to man. You felt your heart rate start to rise and you audibly gulped "Okay..?". Jake sat next to you and carefully thought about what to say. "So, Josh met someone..." he started. You couldn't speak, you couldn't move, you could barely breathe. "He really likes her and I think we need to tell him now. Well... when she leaves." You sat up "SHE'S HERE?!". Jake raised his eyebrows and nodded. Oh god, the potential father of your child had another girl downstairs that he was swooning over. This was like worst case scenario. You took a deep breath in and slowly exhaled. "We absolutely need to tell him tonight." You stated. Jake put his hand on your stomach and tears filled his eyes "God I hope it's mine". You rested your hand gently on top of his, holding back tears "Me too Jake." Jake laid down next to you and put his head in your lap. You loved when he did that, just being with you in a moment of sweetness and vulnerability. You began slowly running your fingers through his hair and caressing his cheek. He closed his eyes and nuzzled further into you. Jake's phone buzzed and he grabbed it from his pocket. "It's Josh, he said she went to sleep in the guest room and he wants to know if we want to come down for a night cap.." Jake said. You took a breath and looked at Jake "here we go.." you said anxiously.

The two of you made your way downstairs to meet Josh. You were shaking so badly you thought your knees might buckle. "Hey there sleepy head, you feeling any better?" Josh asked you with a smile. He looked happy, happier than usual. "Yeah, I'm doing a little better.." you said, voice shaky. You hoped that your face wasn't completely giving away the fact that on the inside you felt like dying. Josh grabbed a bottle of tequila and three glasses. "Margaritas?" He asked the two of you. You shot Jake a look before responding to Josh "Actually my stomach is still pretty upset, I'm gonna pass tonight." Josh just shrugged and made two margaritas for him and Jake. Jake sat down at a barstool and patted the stool next to him encouraging you to come over. You sat next to him at the island and rested your head on his shoulder. "Josh, we have something really important to talk to you about." Jake said. Josh just finishing the margaritas, placed one in front of Jake. "I have something important to tell you guys too." Josh said excitedly. You could feel Jake looking at you. Josh had a huge grin on his face "Me first!" He said, he could hardly contain himself. He wasn't good at keeping secrets, let alone anything that excited him. "I met the most entrancing woman, and I'm gonna go for it." He said with wide eyes, staring at you and Jake. He was waiting for your guys' approval and excitement, but you both just gave him half smiles. "About that..." Jake started. "I'm pregnant." you blurted out. Josh froze, slowly set his margarita down, and then rushed over to you, wrapping you in his arms. He didn't say anything, he just held you like that for a moment. You nearly cried. You loved Jake but this reaction was far more comforting than his was. Josh finally released you from his grip, he glanced at Jake and they shared a look. Josh's face went from elated to concerned "We don't know whose it is, do we?" He asked. You and Jake simultaneously shook your heads. Josh took a large gulp of his margarita "Well shit."