Halo | 18+

chapter twenty-four

- AURELIA JONES -

I stared blankly at Angel as I processed the news.

Her smile eventually faded after she realised I hadn't said anything in a while.

She poked me, "Lia, you good?" She questioned. I nodded, blinking.

"Congratulations? Holy shit, this is big news! Who's the father? Oh my God!" I yelled, "I didn't even know you were hooking up with anyone you bitch! Why didn't you tell me?" I squealed, growing excited.

Oh my God I'm gonna be an Aunty!

Angel chuckled, "You scared me! I thought you were disappointed in me."

I hugged her tightly, "I could never be disappointed in you. I'm so happy for you Ange, really! Does Ariel know?"

As soon as I said that Ariel bust through the door, "Of course Ariel knows! I was there when she pissed on the stick." Ariel smirked, talking about herself in third person.

"So you're the person that's pregnant. Ariel told me it was doctor patient confidentiality." I laughed, "Technically, it is. You two are the only people who know, and I intend to keep it that way until I figure out what the hell to do."

"Your secret is safe with me!" I said, "Seriously, I'm so happy for you Ange."

She had avoided my question on who the father was, and I felt annoyed at myself that I didn't know she was talking to anyone, let alone getting pregnant!

I wonder if it was someone at the camp?

I shook my head, "Wait- Ariel, you never told me what it was that was wrong with me, earlier."

Angel looked at her, "Wait something's wrong? I thought all your tests came back negative for anything bad?" She questioned.

I shrugged, "I don't know anything."

Ariel sighed, "There's nothing major wrong, just a few things we need to keep an eye on. Like blood pressure, glucose levels, things like that."

"Watch your caffeine and sugar intake. And if you start to get light-headed, sit down before you pass out. It's dangerous in case-"

"In case I stop breathing, I know. Thank you." I smiled.

Okay, at least it's not too bad!

"Okay, I'm gonna head to bed now. I am growing another human inside me so." Angel smiled, hoisting herself up before leaving.

Ariel left shortly after, not before giving me a hug.

+ + +

It was training day.

Jace had restarted the trainings after he realised we're not as strong as he thought we were.

It was a grey day, clouds looming over the building, rain threatening to fall.

I stood with my hands on my hips, trying to catch my breath.

"You alright short stuff? Can barely dodge my hits." Ollie smirked.

Sweat beaded on my forehead. I was hot and sweaty. I hated being hot and sweaty!

I nodded, "Yeah, let's just do this again." I grabbed my duelling stick that we used to defend and dodge.

Ollie was the attacker, "Remember, elbows and thighs are your strongest advantage."

I rolled my eyes, getting into the starting position.

I took a few hits, nearly losing my balance but managing to regain it.

"Hit me again." I said, "I'm fine, I'm just rusty today." I shrugged at Ollie's weird look.