Pregnant By My Boyfriend and Counting

Comforting Hours

Chapter 17

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When I got to Layla's house, I heard chaos inside. Guess the boys couldn't keep up with the two...

"I'll go inside with you." Jared said.

"Um, no. The last thing I need is for them to wonder why you're with me. But thanks." I looked in his eyes and pecked his cheek. His hand gave my wrist a squeeze as I pulled away and out onto the street.

I walked toward the house and looked back. His eyes were planted on me like I was his target. I didn't know what I was doing... I was basically cheating on Brendan. But the thing is, he's not here and I haven't heard from him in a while except for that letter. It's not like he'll come back anytime soon or he'll find out I hooked up with his best friend. Forget it, it's a bad idea...

I walked through the front door and closed it shut behind me. Muffled talking was coming from upstairs. My phone had vibrated in my pocket. I took it out and it was Jared...

"Chassidy? Is that you?" Layla laughed. I sighed.

"Yes, I'm coming up now." I shoved my phone back in the bag and walked up the steps. Clothes trailed the floor to her bedroom. I heard banging in the bathroom and the water was running. I tried to open the door but it was locked.

"Layla, why is there such a mess?" I asked walking in and saw her only with a bra and panties on. She was standing on her bed with a bottle of tequila. And Logan lying down next to her laughing. "Are you both serious?"

"Come on Chassidy, come and drink with us!" Layla said. I shook my head. "Aw, why party pooper?"

"Because I said no. Get down before you get yourself hurt. Logan, get up! And where's Ethan and Zoe?" Layla giggled...

"They're in the bathroom." she giggled again. I looked at her like she was up to something. I walked in the hall, towards the bathroom. I could hear Zoe's laugh through the door and Ethan talking low to her.

"Need help?" a voice out of no where scared me. I jumped a little. "Sorry, to scare you."

"It's okay, just help me get them out Jared." I pounded my fist on the door.

"Mhmm, wait till I tell Brendan who you've been around." Layla whispered in my ear.

"You know what? Knock yourself up, get drunk, lose your mind. I don't care, just do it yourself." I rolled my eyes and walked downstairs to the living room. I was gonna eat all her food and sit on the couch. She's drunk, she won't know nor even care.

I've been so tired lately, all my weight is like twice the size and it's killing me... I'm actually really happy Jared is around and willing to help. I really don't see Layla or Zoe helping like they said they would-

"Chassidy. Hey" Jared snapped me out of my mind. "I punched Logan in the face and it kinda woke him up to reality. So now he's getting Layla settled and talking to Ethan and Zoe. I'm gonna go now, text me if you need me." he said starting to walk away.

"No, wait. Can you stay? I'm actually really tired and I don't want to deal with them right now." I told him. He stopped dead in his tracks and turned his head.

"Okay. I'll go look for some blankets and pillows."

"I'll come with you." I tried to get up but it took me all my strength. And then Jared came to help me.

I smiled and he followed me up the stairs in the guest room. Layla's house was like my house, I knew every corner of the house, from foundation to roof.