Together (sequel to Camp)

Chapter 21: Valentines Day

Ryan

I rubbed my eyes once again as I glanced at the sun rising from the apartment window. Today was Valentines day and you would think I would be rushing around to get everything prepared but no. I was still in my boxers waiting for Annie to come back to me.

It had been two weeks since she walked out and I hadn't heard from her since. Her mother called to say she was staying there for a while but nothing else. Annie wouldn't pick up her phone, wouldn't respond back to texts or emails and when I drive up to her parents house, she never comes out of her room.

I can't even imagine what Justin is going through. It's been two weeks since I've heard her voice and I'm already breaking. Justin has gone 6 weeks without Bella and... I just could never imagine what he must be feeling...

I was a dick. Maybe the biggest jerk of all time. How could I ever even think of abortion as an option. But at the same time... could you blame me? I had just found out my girlfriend was pregnant! Heck, we've barely lived in the apartment together for two months and now I'm going to be a dad...

Look at me! How can I ever raise a child! But, seeing the looking on Annie's sweet angelic face when I mentioned abortion... I'll never be able to forget that. I had hurt her, not physically but mentally and that was never my intention.

My head snapped to the door as a light knock was heard. I took a glance to the over clock to see the time 9:07 AM. I pushed myself off of the kitchen counter and trudged my way over to the door although, the soft knock was then turned into a desperate banging parade as I got closer and closer.

"Yes," I snapped as I flung open the door. Annie's small body then dashed past me and through the apartment, to the bathroom. I heard the door slam then heavy retching. I quickly followed after her, knowing I had to be there for her.

I quickly opened the bathroom door to see her leaning over the toilet basin with her hair already in a messy bun. I crouched down beside her and rubbed soothing circles on her back.

"It's ok," I cooed as I heard the faint sobs between her heaves. How could any woman go through something like this? Although, the pregnancy books did say that this was to be expected, morning sickness.

After 6 more rounds, Annie finally flushed the toilet and pushed herself up and brushed her teeth thoroughly. She looked so drained and tired with deep bags under her red blood shot eyes.

As Annie finished brushing her teeth, we caught a gaze through the mirror and before I knew it, my feet were walking me towards her and my arms were wrapping around her. I had missed her so much.

"Please don't do that again," I mumbled against her neck as I hugged her tighter. I could feel Annie's body relaxing slightly into my grasp but before another word was said, she pushed me away and turned around.

"We need to talk," She muttered before walking out of the bathroom and into our bedroom.

"Look Annie I just want to say --" Before I could even apologize she was sat on the bed wiping away fresh tears. I didn't really understand what was going on so I quickly crawled onto the bed and just hugged her. She let her body fall into mine as more and more tears and sobs emitted from her mouth.

"Hey hey hey, what's wrong?" I asked her as I managed to wipe away her tears. She took in a deep breath and looked up to me with her deep chocolate eyes before leaning her head into the crook of my neck.

"It wasn't su-ppos-ed to be like this," She sobbed. Even though I didn't really know much about pregnancies, I'm pretty sure this stress wasn't healthy.

"Annie, baby you gotta calm down," I rocked her slowly knowing that was what she loved every time she was upset.

"I-I can't," She cried out and I could feel a dampness now trickling down my chest.