Mate of Pennywise

*Chapter 23: Loneliness and Life Inside*

A month passed by. It has been a month since she left him. It was hard not to be with him. Belle was back at her house which is dusty, and her things have returned to her room. When the Losers Club see her ran back home the day Pennywise let her go, they were wondering what happened. Of course, Belle told them what happened after they left. It was hard for them to believe that the clown releases Belle after he accidently slice her stomach, but they are thrilled to have her back home. But Belle wasn't. She is still a monster like him, she is immortal, but she wanted to be with him. She loved him too much. Then it hit her. The hibernation. Will she hibernate with him? She wasn't sure if she should return to Pennywise the day of hibernate. It's the middle of August, and they both have to slumber in a couple days.
Belle doesn't know what to do anymore. She didn't even bother to go back to work at the library or babysit some kids. She's been avoiding everyone. She doesn't have any dreams about the cult or Maturin. Maybe they see what had happened. They really didn't want her to be part of Pennywise's life.

Belle started to feel nauseous and rush to her bathroom. She threw up in the toilet. She's been having morning sickness lately after she left the Neibolt House. Then it hit her. She made love with Pennywise, and she couldn't get periods since she is no longer a normal woman. A few morning sicknesses the last few days. Belle covered her mouth in realization.

"Oh god..." She whispered. She couldn't be. She can't be. Was it even possible? She slowly sat at the edge of the tub and feel her stomach. Belle closes her eyes, using the power to focus on it. She could sense a faint heartbeat. A new life is growing inside her. Belle opened her eyes and tears fall from her eyes. She is holding a child of a beast. "I'm...pregnant." She whispered.
What could she do? She's never a mother before. What will the others think? Most of all, what will Pennywise think? This is his child. His first child. This child will be born a monster like them. Belle place both hands on her stomach.

"This baby is also mine. For Pennywise, I will keep it." She said to herself. So, she flushes the toilet and head inside her bedroom to rest.

Things have been quiet around Derry. Except that kids still go missing. It's like everything is almost normal without a clown lurking around town for a while to Belle. She hasn't seen him. No balloons, no blood, no nursery rhyme. Is he still upset about harming Belle by accident? Belle touches her stomach and tries not to think about it. Who will she tell about her pregnancy? People will talk. Even the Losers Club will be shocked.

I am a poor pilgrim of sorrow,
Cast out in this wide world to roam.
Uncertain of life for tomorrow,
I want to make heaven my home.

Belle turned to see the librarian walk out of the library. The old woman noticed her. She looks so surprised to see Belle alive. She rushed over to her and embrace her, nearly crying. Belle didn't say a word and hug her boss back. She knew the librarian wanted the story of Belle's whereabouts.
Robert stood behind the tree, watching his mate reunite the librarian in silent. He wanted to go to her but couldn't. He hurt her. It hurts him more when he sees her. Robert walked away from the tree to get to the Neibolt House.

Sometimes I am tossed and driven,
Sometimes I know not where to roam.
I've heard of The City called Heaven,
I'm striving to make it my home.
I have a few days yet to wander,
A few more hard battles to fight.
No comfort I find in the daylight,
the storms are descending each night.

XX

Bill and Georgie stood in front of Belle's front lawn with their bikes, watching the house. Georgie wanted to see his babysitter again, but she didn't want to come out of the house to face him or Bill.

"I want to see her, Billy. I miss her so much." Georgie said with a frown.

"M-m-me too, Georgie." Bill said softly. "But she doesn't want to c-c-c-come out. Since she left IT." Georgie's tears fall from his eyes and slowly rode away from the house, and Bill followed.
From inside the house, Belle stood by the window, watching the boys ride their bikes from her lawn. She feels bad for not coming out to see them, but not today. She can't face anyone yet. She is broken. For leaving Pennywise and holding his child.