Unbroken C.B

10

*Leighton's POV*

"Leighton, I know" Sam said with a knowing look and I felt my heart drop.

Know what?

The tears fell down my face quickly as Colby just stared at me.

"Leighton, can we please go talk privately?" Sam asked as I wiped my tears.

"Colby, be nice to her guest. We'll be back and then you have some explaining to do" Sam walked towards the laundry room and shut the door. He leaned against the washer, and I wiped another tear off my face.

"Is he the father?" Sam asked and my eyes widened, and I slowly nodded. "Why did you go to him when you left?" He asked and I felt like I was having a conversation with Logan. It didn't feel judgmental, just protective.

"I was going to go to my brothers, but it was late, and he was closer. I told him I needed somewhere to sleep and that I'd be out by morning. He made me explain and then he said he was coming with me, and we were going to go get my stuff. How did you know?" I asked, extremely confused.

"I saw Katrina looking at your ultrasound photos when you picked us up from the airport" He explained, and I took a deep breath and nodded slowly.

"Why didn't you say anything?" 

"I asked Kat about it that night, and she told me you didn't want to talk about it, and I respected that. I'm not mad at you. It's none of our business Leighton. Is that why you're always in a hoodie?" he asked, and I shrugged.

"That and to cover my tattoos. I don't know when my bump will pop, so I've tried to just cover my stomach in general. If you only know me to be in hoodies, you won't question me in them later when I'm hiding my stomach when the bump pops"

"How long did you plan to keep it a secret from us? Clearly you have what feels like a scheme going on"

"I was planning on never telling you. My goal is to save up and move out and buy my own place before I have my baby. That way you guys had no reason to kick me out. I know you don't want a baby in your home, hell Colby doesn't want me in your home, so I figured by the end of like my 2nd trimester, I'd have enough to at least get some sort of small crappy apartment, and get out of your guy's space"

"You can't be certain what our reaction would be without telling us Leighton. Why are you afraid to be honest? Keeping secrets only makes things worse"

"Because what young adult male wants a baby in their house twenty-four seven? You guys like to party. You guys leave drinks all over and shit all over that is harmful towards a baby. I don't want you guys to have to change your life, just because I have a kid. It's not your responsibility and I would never ask you guys to make those changes. It's easier to leave if I'm not attached, and I'm already attached. Kat was there for me when my own support system couldn't be. That meant a lot and she's been there for me before she even knew I was pregnant. I'm already closer to her than I would've liked. Yeah, I don't want living here to feel like hell, but I also know this is just my temporary home"

"Leigh-" Sam tried to cut me off, but stopped as I spoke again "I don't want Colby to find out. I swear I'll be moved out before he knows. I'm sorry I didn't tell you guys and I'm sorry you all have to lie to him. I'm extremely sorry I'm making your life harder. I should've just left when Colby basically kicked me out but Gabe wanted to come get my things with me now"

"Leigh-" Sam tried again but I stopped him, wanting the conversation to end.

"Can we not talk about this right now? Please" I begged, feeling the burning sensation behind my eyelids.