Kevin, We Need To Talk!

Chapter 8

When the time came for you to tell the school, your dad and Kevin's mom came with you.

"We will do everything we can to make sure Y/N has all the accommodations she needs," said Principal Hastings. "We very much appreciate it," said Eva. "She will, of course, be excused from gym, I'm sure we can find something for her to do to make up the credit. How far along is she at the current moment," asked the principal. "She'll be 20 weeks on Tuesday," your father responded. "Alright, I'll put that in her file, and I will let her teachers know. Thank you for coming to speak to me, Mrs. Khatchadourian and Mr. Y/L/N. Kevin, Y/N, and their unborn baby will be in good hands here," Principal Hastings said as he walked them out of his office.

You felt a mix of relief and apprehension as you stepped into the hallway. The support from the school was reassuring, but the reality of your situation was ever-present.

Eva and your dad exchanged a few more words with the principal before turning back to you and Kevin. "I think that went well," Eva said, giving you a reassuring smile.

"Yeah," you nodded, though the weight of the months ahead still loomed large in your mind. "Thanks for being here, both of you."

"Of course, sweetheart," your dad said. "We're in this together."

Kevin squeezed your hand. "Ready to get back to class?"

"Ready as I'll ever be," you replied.

As you walked down the hallway, a few classmates cast curious glances your way, but you held your head high. Kevin stayed close, his presence a comforting anchor. When you reached your classroom, you took a deep breath and pushed the door open.

Mr. Thompson looked up from his desk and smiled. "Welcome back, Y/N. We're just discussing the themes in 'To Kill a Mockingbird."

You took your seat, feeling a sense of normalcy as you opened your notebook. Kevin sat beside you, and the class resumed its discussion. You tried to focus, but your mind kept drifting to the future.

After class, Kevin walked you to your next period. "You did great," he said. "One step at a time, right?"

"Right," you agreed, feeling a bit more confident.

The rest of the day passed uneventfully. When the final bell rang, you met Kevin outside.

That evening, after finishing your homework, you lay in bed, placing a hand on your growing belly. "We're going to be okay," you whispered, feeling a sense of calm wash over you.

The next few weeks flew by in a blur of schoolwork and preparations. You and Kevin attended your doctor's appointments, and the baby's development was on track.

One afternoon, as you and Kevin were studying at your house, your dad came in with a thoughtful expression. "I've been thinking," he said, sitting down. "We need to start getting the nursery ready."

"Really?" you asked, feeling a mix of excitement and anxiety.

"Absolutely. We need to be prepared. Kevin, do you have any ideas?"

Kevin smiled. "I think we should go with a neutral theme. We won't know the baby's gender until the gender reveal party/baby shower."

Your dad nodded. "That sounds like a good plan. Let's make a list of what we'll need."

The three of you spent the next hour brainstorming and making plans. As you wrote down items like a crib, changing table, and baby clothes, you felt a growing sense of anticipation.

Over the next few weekends, you and Kevin, with help from your dad and Eva, began transforming the spare room into a cozy nursery. Painting the walls, a soft, calming color, assembling furniture, and organizing baby supplies became a family effort.

With each passing day, you felt more prepared and less anxious. The support from your family and Kevin made all the difference, and you started to believe that everything would work out.

One evening, you and Kevin sat in the newly finished nursery, it was decorated in shades of yellow and had giraffes and elephants on the walls. "We're really doing this," you said, looking around the room.

"Yeah, we are," Kevin agreed, taking your hand. "And we're going to be great parents."

You smiled, feeling a deep sense of contentment. The journey ahead was daunting, but you knew you could face it with Kevin by your side and the unwavering support of your family.