Happy Together (YBF Love Story)

Chapter 16: News

AN: Weird thing at the end.

⚠️CONTENT WARNING⚠️
Trauma, Smoking, Scenes of Domestic Violence, Mentions of Sexual Encounters, and a Suggestive Theme.

Tuesday, January 3, 2023

Here it is, 2023. So far, it's been okay. I pretty much never sleep anymore, and I feel like I am driving myself insane. Since the other night Peter and I haven't really seen each other; which is why that is changing tonight. I sit in the dark and keep quiet and look at my phone to see that it's 2:05 in the morning; perfect timing. I step out of the closet to hear soft snoring, and I look down to see him sleeping on his stomach in nothing but black boxers. I touch his back with my right hand and sit down on the bed gently. I watch his back rise up and down slowly and I smile. I now lay down and prop my head on my right hand. I lean forward to rub his back lightly; causing him to shiver. I arch my brow at him before he suddenly shifts slightly "No..." He mumbles softly. I lean back; he doesn't seem to be awake. His right hand grips his sheet before he moans in discontent. "No, please..." He whimpers quietly "Peter...?" I whisper. I touch his back again and try to lightly shake him. He starts shivering again "No, Mommy, stop." He says softly. My eyes widen as he suddenly rolls onto his back "Stop it!!" He shouts before sitting up and screaming. I scoot back and he turns to look at me with an icy glare "It's just me..." I trail off. His angered look softens before he puts his face in his hands. I lean forward to him. "Are you, okay?" I ask "How are you here?" He asks muffled "I was wanting to see you...I can leave if-" "No...it's okay. Just," he lifts his face from his hands and looks back at me, "can you stay here with me? I'm sorry, I didn't mean to frighten you." He says with a sad look. I nod slowly "But, I came in here unannounced." I say as he nods "It's not like it's the first time, Darling. Besides, just consider it payback." He says with a soft smile. I move back "Okay, do you need any help getting your mind off things?" I ask "I do..." He trails off before crawling to me and laying his body onto me between my legs; placing his head on my chest and wrapping his arms around my torso. I lift my arms up by the sudden action and blink a few times before setting my arms down on his back "Did you have a nightmare?" I ask "You can say that..." He whispers softly "Okay...do you want to talk about it?" I ask. He shakes his head, and I can feel him hold me a little tighter. "Alright, we don't have to." I say. I hear him mutter something under his breath. "What?" I ask "Do you love me?" He asks "You know I do." I say "Please say it." He says "Okay. I love you, Peter. I love you very much, and we're just going through something is all." I say "I'm sorry. I don't want you to leave, I can't handle it." He says before shivering again "I'm not going to leave. I'm staying right here." I say before placing my hand on the back of his head gently "I'm really sorry if I've done anything wrong to you. I really don't deserve you, Darling." He says, his breath hitching. I kiss the top of his head "Shh, it's okay, Baby. I promise. I wanted to come see you tonight since we haven't seen each other for a few days." I say. I suddenly feel wetness on my red shirt above my left breast. "Petey, it's okay, really." I say as he shakes his head "No, it's not. I'm a horrible person. Please promise me you still love me." He says before holding me even tighter "Peter, you're not a horrible person. Where is this coming from?" I ask before shaking my head. "Listen, I am still in love with you, Peter. I still love you very much. I know I've been a bit off lately, and I think we both need to relax. I'm sorry if I might have done this." I say "I'm scared." He whispers. I lean back and begin to rock side to side slightly "There's nothing to be afraid of. I'm right here with you." I whisper. He moves his hands down to my legs to wrap them around his waist before wrapping his arms around me again "Your heartbeat is beautiful." He says "Yeah?" "I could listen to it forever. I love you so much." He whispers. I kiss his forehead "I love you. Are you feeling any better?" I ask, he doesn't reply. I pull away to see him fast asleep with a content smile and faint tear stains on his cheeks. I shrug and hold him closer to me. I don't know what's got into him tonight, but I hope he gets better by tomorrow...I open my eyes to see the sun shine through the window of Peter's room. I rub my eyes and yawn. Peter doesn't seem to be in here? I look down at my stomach to see a folded up peice of paper, and I open it up "Thanks for staying with me last night. Sorry if I acted like an idiot. - Petey (Baby) PS, I'm at the park, but I have to make a few videos when I get back." I arch my brow. I smile and sit up only to feel gurgling in my stomach. After leaving the bathroom I hold my stomach and groan. I should probably take that nausea medicine when I get back to the apartment. I head back to my apartment and walk inside "There you are!" Lucy exclaims. "Yes, she's here. I'll call you later...aww, I love you too~" She coos before hanging up her phone "Something wrong?" I ask "Your parents have been calling nonstop demanding to speak to you. Don't ask why because they would never tell me." She explains as I nod and sigh. I type and hit the call button as I walk into my room; this is odd, even for my parents. I put the phone on speaker, cross my arms, and huff "C'mon, guys, answer the phone." I answer. Straight to voicemail; go figure. I head back into the kitchen "So, where did you run off to this morning?" Lucy asks "Oh, nowhere in particular." I reply with an eyeroll. Lucy sets down her iced coffee cup in her right hand "I'm calling bull on that. I'm guessing you two had fun?" She states questioningly as I huff "Well, I guess he had a nightmare." I reply. She arches her brow "A nightmare? Was it a wet dream?" "Ew, and no. I don't know, he woke up with a scream, and he acted terrified. I've never seen him act like that before." I say as I look down "Well, maybe it was some role-playing thing he was trying to do." She says. I roll my eyes "You do realize that not everything in a relationship is sexual, right?" I ask. She giggles "Of course, silly. I'm just saying though, TK and I have had sex at least four or five times since we started dating. I keep track." She says with a wink. I close my eyes "Okay, that's enough. I really did not need to hear that." I say, cringing and shaking my head. I open my eyes to see her cocking her head to the right with an annoyed look "So, you mean to tell me that you and Peter haven't ever done anything sexual? Because I find that hard to believe. On New Year's TK and I came here to find clothes everywhere. I guess you guys just played strip poker or something." She says with a shrug. I blush darkly "Yes, Lucy, we've had sex. Happy?" I ask. She gasps "You mean to tell me that you finally opened up to someone? Awwww, I'm so proud of you!" She exclaims cheerfully before arching her brow. "Wait, when did you guys, do it? Aside from New Year's." She says. I roll my eyes and put my hands on my hips "Pfft, really? Okay, let me tell you all about it. Peter and I have 'done it' probably over a hundred times, and that's just a ballpark. Yes, we were both virgins. And yes, it was all within December. I don't know why it's so important for you to know about my sexual history with Peter, but there it is." I say, emphasizing with my hands. She sighs "Did you guys wear protection?" She asks. I shake my head and roll my eyes "So that's what this is about? Okay, if you must know. I've taken tests, and they were all negative." I say with a smug look "I'm sorry, Yvonne, but I don't trust those for a second. Look, you have been a bit off lately. I hear you every morning and even at night vomiting worse than a frat guy with a hangover. You've got the apartment forming icicles in some places, your boobs are huge, I don't think you sleep, you eat enough for an army of people with weird aversions, you're extremely emotional, and I bet you're late." She says. I cross my arms "Well, my Doctor told me that it might just be the medicine I'm taking." I say. Lucy sighs "Did you actually tell him though?" She asks. I open my mouth before my phone starts vibrating, and I look down at my phone in my right hand; it's my Dad. I swipe it and pick up "Dad?" I ask "Hey, Yvonne. Long time no hear. So, look, I know this seems out of the blue. There is a reason as to why." He says "Uh, okay. Is something wrong?" I ask "Not at all. If anything, I am feeling fantastic. Okay, we just went to court, and got finalized. Your mother and I are officially divorced." He says. My eyes widen "Wha-I-wait. You guys didn't think to tell me this?" I ask "Come on, Yvonne, you knew it was gonna happen eventually. The last couple of years just weren't right, and it was a very mutual divorce. We started seeing other people, one thing led to another, now your Mom is getting married, and I'm going on a cruise down to the Florida Keys with my girlfriend, Tausha. We'll be back in May. I know this seems short minute, bu-" "Short minute? You're telling me all this over the phone and you're worried about being short minute?" I ask "We were going to tell you on Christmas if Parker wouldn't have been there." "Peter, Father, his name is Peter. I gotta go." I say "Okay, I knew you were gonna freak out. Ugh, you know, don't get me started on how you ran away to fi-" I pull away and hang up. I clench my fists "Is something wrong?" I look up to see TK to the left of Lucy "When did you get here?" I ask "They came in while you were on the phone. Is everything okay?" Lucy asks with a worried look. I look down "Oh yeah, everything's just wonderful. I've got Peter and our relationship going back and forth, you two apparently dating and not even telling me, something is wrong with me, and my parents got a divorce and didn't have the decency to tell me in person. Everything is just fine." I say sarcastically. Lucy and TK look at me sympathetically "Oh, Yvonne. I'm so sorry. Also, I-" "Hold that thought." I interrupt TK as I head to my room...the timer buzzes and I look at my test; negative. I huff and head back to Lucy and TK. "Okay, now that I'm back. Continue." I say. TK arches their brow and nods "Okay, well, I wanted to tell you, believe me, and I'm sorry I didn't. When you were in a coma, your roommate and I really hit it off. Do I still think Peter is odd? Yes. But I will say this, I not only still love you, but I want you to be happy. I still would love for us to be best friends, and Lucy knows that what you and I have is strictly platonic, if not familial." They say "It better not be romantic." Lucy says with a giggle before pecking their lips. My eyes widen "Okay, I think I just need to be alone right now. Thank you both for the concern." I say as Lucy nods. "Negative again." I say with a wink. Lucy's eyes widen as I turn and head to my room. I shut my door and turn around, only to gasp and see Peter sitting at the foot of my bed; my pregnancy test in his hands and his hood over his head as cigarette smoke comes from his mouth. I blink a few times "The window was open." He says quietly before looking at me "You scared me for a second there." I say "You took another one, I see...maybe it's something we're not doing right." He says "Peter, no. Look, I really need to be alone right now, okay? It's not you." I say. He stands up "What's wrong?" He asks "My parents got a divorce." I say. Peter walks up to me and wraps me into an embrace "I'm sorry, Darling." He whispers as he rubs my back "It's fine. Maybe it was for the best." I say before pulling away from him. He stands here for a moment before handing the test to me with his left hand "I was wanting to come by and see you. I'm sorry about earlier." He says "You don't need to apologize, Peter." I say. Peter looks down "I just feel a little off today." He says. I open my mouth, and suddenly feel a wave of dizziness; so heavy I almost fall to the floor. His eyes widen at me as his cigarette drops to the floor. "Darling?" He asks "I'm f-fine. Just, feeling-" Everything goes black...I open my eyes and find myself in a bed "You're awake, just in time." I look to my right to see Dr. Browning "What, happened?" I ask slowly "You fainted earlier today. Don't worry, you're fine. You were just under a lot of stress, which isn't good though." He says "I've just had a stressful month." I say. He nods "Your boyfriend and friends brought you here. He was freaking out, I told him that you're fine. But we did do some bloodwork. Were you aware that you've been having flu symptoms?" He asks. I arch my brow "I mean, not really. I guess that explains why I can't decipher my body temperature anymore." I say "Actually, the flu like symptoms are also another sign. Congratulations, Yvonne Nichols, you are pregnant." He says "WHAT?!!" I scream. He nods and chuckles "Not the reaction I thought I'd get, but wow, that's a new one." He says "How?! No! Did someone put you up to this? Run it again." I say "There's no need to, blood doesn't lie." He says "But, that doesn't make any sense. Look, I have taken three pregnancy tests, and they were all three negative." I snap "They might have been false negatives. Depending on where they're from they might not have very accurate readings. I've seen it plenty of times. You are pregnant, Ms. Nichols. And you're lucky I am also a Gynecologist. So far, everything seems to be in good working order, and assuming your baby's blood type is the father's, it is AB-, and you're an O+." He says "So, you mean to tell me that I've been pregnant this whole time? And you told me that it was just the medication." I say "Now, hold on, Ms. Nichols. You just told me that you were feeling nauseous. Your people were the ones who told me everything that's been happening with you. Now, we do have to worry about Rh-Incompatibility. So, just watch for any signs of Jaundice, or any spotting. I will have another visit with you soon, but I suggest keeping off your feet, as because your stress levels were high, and it's not good for the baby. Take care." He says before nodding and leaving. I sit here and cross my arms...I'm, pregnant...with Peter's baby. I feel tears run down my face, and I wipe my eyes. I don't know what to do..."There's no way you're gonna get pregnant, but if there is. I suggest an abortion will be safer compared to what I'll do." I gasp and take a deep breath. I head into the Waiting Room and see Lucy and TK talking by a candy dispenser, and Peter sitting down with his hands clenched to his head. Lucy glances over at me and speedwalks "Hey, how are you doing?" She asks, only to have Peter walk in front of her to get to me "Are you okay? You scared the life out of me? Are you hurt? Sick?" "Pipe down, dude. Give her space." Lucy snaps "Guys, I'm fine. Really." I say "Just glad you're okay. So, what's going on?" TK asks. I cross my arms "Just feeling sick is all..." I trail off before shaking my head. "Look, I'm really tired, and I'd just like to head back home, if that's okay with anyone." I say "Of course. You know, Lucy, maybe we can go out and eat. Maybe see a movie." TK says. Lucy glares at them, and they give her a look before wrapping their right arm around her waist and they walk to the right. Peter gives me a worried look "Are you sure everything's okay?" He asks "I promise, Peter...you know, why don't you just head to your apartment? I'll catch up." I say with a smile. Peter arches his brow "I don't know, I don't want to leave you." He says "Don't worry, I'll be fine. I promise." I say as he nods. I pat his right shoulder with my left hand and walk away from him. I head down to the store slowly and try to do some thinking; I'm pregnant...how is that even possible? Well, I know how it's possible, I just...can't figure out how we actually managed it. I head inside the grocery store and go to the back; feeling someone behind me. I roll my eyes and turn around. "Boo!" I exclaim. Peter's eyes widen "How did you-" "Baby, go home! Please!" I beg "Why?" "You'll see. Just go home. I will see you there." I say with a wink. Peter sighs and walks away, and now is my chance. After grabbing a few things I head to his apartment; being mindful if he is watching. I try to shake off the stress of today and head up the steps to his apartment. I knock on his door with my left hand and I hear him approach. He opens the door "Hey..." He trails off "Told ya I'd be here." I say with a wink. He blushes lightly and moves to his right to let me in. I walk inside and keep my arms behind my back. "Alright, I need you to have a seat." I say "Why?" He asks "Come on, Baby, please." I beg. He sighs "Alright, where at? There has to be some reason I wasn't allowed to see what you're doing." He says with an upset look. I roll my eyes "Come on, just sit on the couch. It'll be alright." I say with a smile. He nods and walks over slowly to sit down. I stand in front of him "Now what?" He asks "Just close your eyes." I say "Darling, I-" "Shhh. Just close them. It'll be okay." I say. He sighs and closes his eyes "Okay, okay." He says. I set down the white box and take out the small chocolate cake with blue whipped icing and light the white "27" candles. I now pull the black switchblade from the right side of my waistband and set it down. I get behind him "You didn't peak, did you?" I ask "No." He answers "You can open them now." I say with a smile. I see him look ahead, and I look at him through the TV screen's reflection to see his eyes open. He just stares in silence "What is this?" He asks "Happy birthday. You didn't think I'd forget, did you?" I ask "I don't think I-" "You did in passing...is something wrong?" I ask, sensing tension in the room. Suddenly he stands up, and as sudden as he stands up he turns around and embraces me whilst putting his knees on the couch "Thank you..." Is all he whispers. I smile and hold him close "You're welcome." I say. He pulls away and puts his left hand on my cheek "I don't deserve you." He says "Hey, we both don't deserve each other. Yet here we are." I say. He smiles and kisses my forehead. "Now, it sounds crazy, but I have had a hankering for cake for about a week now." I say as he smiles "Well, I guess we should get in on it." He says with a warm smile. After we ate cake we watched a few monster movies and went to bed. I need to tell him about the baby, but don't know how.

AN: I am sorry for posting so late. I've taken on extra hours at work and just got time to do it, so I apologize if it seems a bit rushed.

Also, WHAT THE CRAP HAVE I DONE?! WHY DID I MAKE THIS AT 3 IN THE MORNING?!!! 😭😭😭😭🤠