Girl On Fire

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The next morning I woke up to a strong pain in my neck and someone's laughter. I slowly opened my eyes, to brightness and a view of  Jake passed out at the other end of the sofa with my sketch book in his lap. He looked like he was going to slide out of the seat if he went any lower than he already was. Shit, I fell asleep in the chair.

"Oh, we got one awake!" I heard Sam yell. The laughter continuing, I glanced up at the porch and saw Sam and Danny taking photos. Josh standing besides them with a warm smile and a cup of coffee in his hand with the other in the pocket of his hoodie. I sat up with a groan, feeling the pain of sleeping here all night.

I threw myself forward in the seat, nearly touching the floor to stretching out my back. I glanced over at Jake, who was still heavily passed out, and grabbed a pillow from the couch to throw at him. He jumped up, making a weird noise as he was startled causing the boys to laugh.

"Good morning, children!" Sam yelled into the moist morning air with a lot of energy. He threw his arms up. Jake and I both glared at the man who was unnecessarily wide awake at this time.

"How did you guys fall asleep outside?" Danny asked us as him and Sam came walking over.

"Stoned and looked up at the sky." Jake said shortly as he sat up properly.

"The stars were very pretty." I added with a smile. It was true, it was. It was entrancing to see when you're stoned.

"Well, come inside. Sam's going to try to make us breakfast." Danny said to us. Sam nodded his head with pride.

"Key word, Try." Josh laughed.

"I'll have you know that I am a fantastic cook and wonderful at making margaritas."

"Ohh, we're having margaritas too?" Josh asked excitedly. "I could always go for a margarita." He said to me. We sat around talking for a few more minutes before we went inside to watch Sam attempt to cook. Josh went to go shower so I stayed in the kitchen with the boys, constantly doubling over in pain from random cramps. I don't think my period was due anytime soon.

"You need Tylenol." Danny said to me, slamming the white bottle of pills down on the counter. Sam gave me a glass of water, placing it right next to it. I loved how the boys cared and would help me. It was cute.

"Thanks." I said, taking the pill with water, feeling it slide down my throat. I gagged slightly at the feeling but shook it off. I knew what this was and I knew what was coming on, but first I needed more signs, just to be sure.

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Well, I definitely got the signs. I've been putting on weight, getting weird cravings, cranky, and constantly exhausted, however, nobody knew. They knew I haven't been feeling the best but I don't think pregnancy ever crossed their minds.

It's been about a month or two with living with the boys and it was going great. I finally decorated my room with things I've wanted, and Josh almost never left it. Ever since I moved in, he has never left my side, or my room. He barely went to his room or did anything without me, even if it was just walking to the store.

Today was the day where I think I've come far enough along to get a clear answer from a pregnancy test, but I didn't want to tell Josh. I wanted to surprise him, so who did I tell? Danny.

"Psst, Danny." I whispered as I knocked on his bedroom door. The other boys left to head to the studio, Danny stayed behind with me because he was sick. He didn't want me to take care of him but since I was home and a good friend, he had no choice.

"Hmm?" He hummed from his bed. I shut the door, letting my eyes adjust to the dark room. I walked over to where he laid, sitting myself down at the edge.