What Do We Do Now?

7

The girls finally came back and I actually transitioned quite well into the group. I was finally surrounded by people I liked, that also liked me. I had been doing private lessons with Delia and my powers were really starting to improve. I actually have one later today, I had just finished my last class and was headed to my room. I decided to read for a bit before my lesson with her, to just relax after class. Once it was time, I headed to the greenhouse where we always had our lessons. Of course she was early and waiting for me to get there, but I was on time.

"Hey" she says softly, looking at me with care as usual. "Hey" I sighed and she tilted her head at me, "what's up, sweetie?" she asked, putting her hand on my lower back motioning me towards a seat. "Nothing... this is just my favourite part of the day, like relaxing time" I say with a soft smile. "It's really just more work" she says with slight confusion in her voice. "Yeah, but it's with you so, it's not as stressful" I say honestly but a little shy. "I'm glad I make you feel like that" she says looking at me a little differently. "Cordelia?" I say quietly, "yes" she whispers lowly slightly biting her lip.

"Kiss me" I say and her eyes dart to mine, "what?" she asks and I almost regret saying anything but I've already said it now I have to see it through. "Kiss me... please" I whisper and she doesn't hesitate any longer to put her lips on mine.

*time skip a month*

Delia and I have been getting on really well, she asked me to be her girlfriend. Obviously I said yes and we even moved into the same room. Everything has been going smoothly, until this week. She's been acting different, distant, just off in general and I have no idea what's wrong. I finish up my last class and I got to find her in her office. Zoe has also been taking over most of her classes, so that just peaks my suspicion. I knock but she doesn't answer so I open the door. She's not in there so I go to the only other place she could be since I just left the greenhouse.

I open the door to our shared bedroom and find her sitting on the edge of the bed. Her elbows resting on her knees and her head in her hands. "Delia..." I say softly to get her attention without startling her. "Hi" she sighs like she's exhausted and quickly go over and sit next to her. I put my hand on her back and rub soothing circles, "what's going on?" I ask softly and she shakes her head which worries me even more. "I'm pregnant" she says and for a second I stop rubbing circles as I process what she's just said. I start again and try to think of a response, "how long have you known?" I ask calmly and she finally turns to me.

"I've been feeling weird the past week, I thought I was just sick. Which scared me because, typically, I don't get sick. So then I started charting my symptoms: nausea; but only in the morning really, headaches, fatigue. I could only think of one possible thing it could be but I thought that was impossible. Then I took a pregnancy test and it was positive. So I took like 10 more, of all the brands, and they all were the same..." she says.

"Wow... ok" I say, trying to just take it all in and try to say something that will help her. "I have to be like 2-3 months along at this point since that's the last time I've had sex. With a man that is..." she explains. "I thought you and Hank divorced like a year ago" I say confused. "8 months... but I was still trying to work it out with him. Until I found out he was just using me for sex anyways, because he never loved me. I didn't use protection because I didn't even think I could get pregnant" she concludes. Fuck "alright..." I say taking a deep breath and trying to calm her as well. "That's it?" she asks, looking at me, and I put a hand to my forehead to think.

"So what are you going to do?" I ask cautiously and her expression immediately changes. "Are you asking me if I'm going to abort it?" she asked almost angrily. "No. I can tell this is something you want. So... are you gonna tell him o-or go back with him?" I asked quietly, I didn't even know how I felt about the situation. However, it was her choice what she wanted to do and I had to respect that. This is one of those situations that I had no control over, it was her decision and hers alone. "Of course not! Did you hear what I said? I don't want to be with someone who's just using me for... m-my body. I want to be with you..." she says, grabbing my hand and squeezing it gently.

"Then we'll make it work" I say uncertainly but I'm certain I love her so I'll do what I can. "Really?" she asks surprised her eyes widening and tears forming. "Of course. I'd do anything for you Delia. If this is something you really want, I won't hold you back. I'll be there every step of the way" I say surely. "We're having a baby!" She exclaims and pulls me in for a tight hug.