Battle Scars

Chapter Nine

I felt rejuvenated and more alive than I ever had before. Who knew that my first time would make me feel so great and not worthless? Bo laid with me for a little while and then we showered together, which turned into us making love in the shower. I should have been exhausted, but I wanted to be with him, again and again and again. Unfortunately, he had work to do and I finally talked him into letting me do something useful. He let me help make supper for everyone. It was nothing special, just roasted chicken and baked potatoes, but seeing everyone enjoy it, made me feel accomplished.

The entire dinner, everyone kept glancing over at one of the women and the man that was sitting with her. I leaned closer to Nell who was seated on my right and whispered to her. "Why is everyone staring at them?" I asked as I nodded my head towards the duo.

She smiled and shook her head as she ate a bite of chicken, once she finished eating it, she wiped her mouth clean. "That would be Graham and Ava, they are ma... dating, and they have something to tell everyone, but we all know already."

I cocked an eyebrow at her and looked again to the couple. "What is it that they have to tell everyone?"

She seemed to have to think about something to say, but was saved when Bo stood up and cleared his throat. "Today we have a momentous announcement that needs to be made. Graham, Ava, will you please stand?" This all seemed very formal and without hesitation, they stood and came over to stand near Bo.

"Do you have something that you need to tell all of us?" Bo asked while holding one hand out to all of us.

They both smiled and Graham took Ava's hand as she leaned into his side. "We would like to announce that we are not only getting married, but we are also expecting our first child!" Graham was so excited and pulled Ava into a warm embrace while shaking Bo's hand.

Once Bo got his hand back he looked at me and winked. What was that suppose to mean? OH GOD! We had sex, a couple times today and did we use protection? No, no we did not! Could I, no I couldn't be, what are the chances? I suddenly started panicking and excused myself to run to the bathroom. I was going to be sick.

I stood at the mirror and tried to calm my breathing. Looking in the mirror, I saw a pale girl looking back at me. "What is wrong with you, didn't you listen at all in health class? Protection is rule number one in having sex!" I just about shouted to myself.

I could not stop freaking out until someone knocked at the bathroom door. "Frankie, is everything okay?" I heard Bo ask from the other side of the door.

"Um, yeah... everything is perfect. Just thinking about having your baby." I mumbled the last part under my breath.

I heard a key being put into the door and I stood back in shock. In walked Bo with a concerned scowl on his face. He shut the door behind him and quickly wrapped me up in a hug. "Hey, talk to me, what's going on?"

"I'm just overreacting, it's really nothing." I said into his chest.

His large callused hand was brushing through my hair as we swayed back and forth. "It's not 'nothing' if it causing you concern. Please talk to me, love."

I let out a defeated sigh and my whole body went limp. "Fine." He let me step back and I sat on the edge of the tub and crossed one leg over the other. He leaned casually onto the vanity and crossed his arms over his chest. "It's just that, when that couple... um..."

"Graham and Ava?" He offered.

"Thank you, yes, them. Well when they announced that they are having a baby, I kind of freaked out a little. Well, we didn't, you know... use anything today." I finally stuttered out.