*Jack's POV*
I pull up to Sam's house and see his car in his driveway. I throw my car in park and just sit there for a few minutes. What the hell do I even say? What if this is his kid? None of this really even makes sense. It's all just so confusing and it's actually kind of scary.
I get out of my car and walk up to the front door. I ring the doorbell once and just wait.
"Nate thank god you're finally....oh it's you. What do you want?" Sam says as he opens the door.
"Nice to see you too. Look, we need to talk."
"About?"
"About Alyssa being pregnant."
"I don't need to talk about that with you."
"Yeah, you do. One of us is the father of that baby. You need to go to her doctor's office some time this week and take a paternity test. After we get the results to that, then we can figure out what the hell we're going to do. But for now, Alyssa just needs you to be there for her. I don't care if you hate me, but she needs both of us right now so you need to grow the fuck up and be there for her."
"Oh really? I need to grow up? I think the only one who needs to grow up here is Alyssa. Who the fuck sleeps with two of her best guy friends in the same day? I'll tell you who, a slut named Alyssa."
"DO NOT CALL HER A SLUT!" I say as I clench my teeth and my fists.
"WELL WHAT IS SHE THEN?"
"SAM, SHE MADE A MISTAKE! IT'S YOUR FAULT TOO, OKAY? NO ONE IS INNOCENT IN THIS CASE!"
"HOW THE HELL IS THIS MY FAULT? I DIDNT KNOW SHE SLEPT WITH YOU AND THEN CAME OVER BY ME! THATS NOT MY FAULT!"
"Look I'm done yelling at you Sam. The fact that you don't know why it's your fault shows how immature you really are. Don't worry about who's kid it is. I'll raise it no matter what. I'll be the mature one to take responsibility here" I walk out and slam the door behind me. I wanted to punch Sam so badly, but I decided not to.
Sam opens the door and walks out.
"Oh yeah Jack you're real mature. Are we just going to pretend that the last couple of months never happened? Good luck trying to juggle raising a kid and being an alcoholic!"
"You did NOT just say that."
I walk up to Sam and punch him directly in his face. How could he say something like that? He knows I'm trying to change and be a better person for Alyssa.
He sinks to the ground and holds his face in his hand. He slowly crouches down onto the side of the curb.
"What the hell happened to us Sam? We used to be best friends."
"Yeah well things change and so do people. Now get off my property before I call the cops."
"Fine I'll go, but if you really think Alyssa is a slut, then I don't ever want to see you near her again."
"Fine by me."
I leave Sam's and drive back to Alyssa's.
*Sam's POV*
I don't know who I hate more right now...Alyssa for not loving me? Or Jack for always getting in between what Alyssa and I had? I definitely hate Jack more. I do feel bad that Alyssa is pregnant and it could be mine, but it won't matter anyways. I don't stand a chance with Alyssa as long as Jack is around. Maybe it's just better if Alyssa hates me. That way she won't want me around the kid. I've always wanted to have a kid with her, but this wasn't how I planned it. I don't know what to do. Do I go and get tested to see if the kid is mine? Or should I just leave it and let her and Jack live happily ever after? Fuck.
*Jack's POV*
I guess it's just her and I now. If Sam's going to act like that then I don't want him around Alyssa or the baby.
I get to Alyssa's and knock on the door.
*Alyssa's POV*
I hear a knock on the door and rush to answer it.
"Hey" Jack says softly.
"So I take it things didn't go too well?"
"Not really. Sam's being an asshole right now, and I think it's mostly because he's scared and he probably feels a little guilty too."
"God this is all my fault. I'm so sorry Jack."
"This isn't all your fault. Sam and I are just as guilty as you are. Don't be sorry, okay? Everything's going to be fine" He says as he pulls me into a hug.
"How can you be so calm about this whole situation? I'm freaking out Jack and I don't understand how you can just be okay with everything?"
"Because you were there for me when I needed you the most, and now I'm going to do the same. And it also kind of helps that I love you, I'm in love with you."
"You can't love me Jack. I'm a mess. And a slut" I say as I tear up.
"Alyssa I don't ever want to hear you say that again. I love you whether you like it or not. And you're not a slut. You made a mistake and that's it. We all make mistakes and I don't care if you're a mess, you're my mess."
Jack pulls me into a tight hug and doesn't seem to let go. I feel so safe in his arms. For once I feel like everything is going to work out. It'll all be okay as long as I have Jack by my side.
"I love you Jack."
"I love you too babe. We can go to the doctor tomorrow and I'll take the paternity test and we'll just go from there."
"Okay. Can we go to sleep? I'm really tired."
"Of course. Let's get you two in bed" Jack says as he rests his hand on my belly.
I can't help but smile. It's only been a little over a week, but to think there's an actual human growing inside of me is kind of amazing. I don't really care who's baby it is anymore because I'm going to take care of it no matter what.
Jack walks me upstairs to my room and turns the light on. My beautiful chandelier makes the room glow.
"Alright let me help you get situated" Jack says as he gently leads me to the bed.
"Jack, I'm fine. I can walk to the bed myself. I'm not that pregnant yet" I say giggling.
"Right. Sorry" He says cracking a smile.
"Thank you though."
"Anything for you. I'll be right downstairs if you need me."
"Downstairs? Why downstairs?"
"I'm going to spend the night here to make sure you're okay, so I'll sleep on the couch."
"Don't be silly. Come on" I motion for him to come lay next to me in my bed.
"Are you sure?"
"Of course."
"Okay, get some rest. Goodnight. I love you" He says as he kisses my forehead.
"Goodnight. I love you too."
