Dance For Her (Intersex GxG)

Chapter 28: The Weight of Silence

Gabi had been avoiding Daya for days. The guilt and shame she felt from the incident with Gia weighed heavily on her, making it hard to face anyone, especially Daya. She also started calling in sick at Velvet Dreams, choosing to stay in bed instead. Her brother, Daniel, noticed the change in her behavior but respected her need for space, although he couldn't help but worry.

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Days turned into a week, and Gabi's avoidance became more apparent. Daniel's concern grew as he watched his sister withdraw further into herself. She barely ate, opting to stay in bed with the curtains drawn.

One afternoon, Daniel knocked gently on her bedroom door before pushing it open. He found Gabi curled up under her blankets, her face pale and drawn.

"Gabi," he said softly, sitting on the edge of her bed. "You've been in bed for days. You need to eat, and you need to take care of yourself."

Gabi sighed, pulling the blankets tighter around her. "I'm just... tired, Daniel."

Daniel reached out, brushing a strand of hair from her face. "Tired isn't the same as giving up. Talk to me, please."

Tears welled in Gabi's eyes, but she shook her head. "I can't. Not right now."

Daniel's heart ached for his sister. He wanted to help her, but he knew pushing her would only make things worse. "Okay," he said softly. "But I'm here for you, Gabi. Whenever you're ready to talk."

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As the days passed, Gabi's condition worsened. She felt nauseous almost constantly, and the sight and smell of food made her stomach churn. One morning, she woke up with a particularly intense wave of nausea, and she barely made it to the bathroom before she started throwing up.

She knelt by the toilet, her body shaking as she emptied the contents of her stomach. The morning sickness was relentless, leaving her weak and exhausted. She flushed the toilet and leaned back against the wall, taking deep breaths to steady herself.

"Morning sickness?" she whispered to herself, the realization slowly dawning on her. "Oh no."

Panic set in as she considered the possibility. She had been avoiding the thought, but now it was impossible to ignore. She needed to know for sure, but the fear of what she might find out made her hesitant.

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Later that day, Gabi gathered the courage to go to a pharmacy and buy a pregnancy test. She waited until Daniel was out of the house, not wanting him to see her in such a vulnerable state. The walk to the pharmacy felt like it took forever, her mind racing with a thousand thoughts.

She returned home with the test in hand, her heart pounding in her chest. She locked herself in the bathroom and took the test, her hands shaking the entire time. The minutes seemed to stretch into hours as she waited for the results.

When she finally looked at the test, her heart sank. Two lines. Positive.

Gabi's legs gave out, and she sank to the bathroom floor, her mind reeling. She was pregnant. The reality of her situation hit her like a ton of bricks, leaving her feeling utterly lost and alone.

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Over the next few days, Gabi continued to avoid Daya, unable to face her girlfriend with the truth. The guilt of what had happened with Gia and the fear of the pregnancy left her feeling paralyzed. She stayed in bed, her mind racing with what-ifs and worst-case scenarios.

Daniel, noticing the change in his sister, became increasingly worried. One evening, after returning from a long shift at the hospital, he decided to confront her. He knocked on her door, not waiting for a response before entering.