" Myah?" I heard my name but I was still staring at the board. It was impossible for me to focus. I knew it was my teacher calling me. She always called on people who were either sleep or not paying attention. Sometimes I'd be paying attention, but I'd pretend I wasn't just to see if she would call on me. I was bored like that.
" Myah can you read lines two and three?"
I still didn't say anything. My mind was really all over the place. I hadn't been paying attention to the whole lesson so I forgot where lines two and three were. I stood up and looked at my teacher.
" Can I go to the bathroom?"
I knew she wanted to say no. I pleaded with my eyes for her to let me go. I believe she got the message, because she began to write a pass. Mellow sat next to me and he looked worried. I couldn't explain it, but I just wanted to disappear. I thought the pass was my way out to get a little freedom. She gave me the pass and I went straight to the bathroom.
I applied some water to my neck and face. It felt so hot. I went to the mirror and looked myself up and down. It felt like I was suffering from the inside out. I didn't know who the father was which made me sick. I could ask Yonkas, because she knew everything, but I don't know if I really wanted the answer.
How could I have been so stupid? I'm not ready to be a mom. I'm not even ready to be an adult. It's a situation that I need help with, but I know none of my friends would understand. I walked back to class. I notice Jamie in the art room. She waved at me as she went through the treasure chest. I wondered what she was looking at.
I got back in the class and it was completely silent. Everyone was doing a reading assignment. I sat down next to Mellow.
" You ok," he whispered.
" Sure.. just don't feel to good," I smiled. I wanted him to see that I was ok.
" Alright just let me know if you need anything."
The rest of the class went by in a series of questions and partner work. Once the bell rang I got my homework, then headed for the door. I felt a hand on my shoulder. It was my teacher Ms.Mangan. She looked somewhat concerned.
" Hey, I'm here if you want to talk."
I smiled at her. Her words some how opened a flood gate. Tears slowly went down my face as the last student left out of the classroom. I took a seat at a desk. She closed the door and took a seat next to me scooting it closer. She rubbed my back.
" You don't have to tell me anything. But if you want to, you are more then welcome."
" Ms.M can I ask you something," I sniffed.
" Sure anything," she reassured me.
" If you were young and had a.... infant on the way, what would you do? Would you tell your parents?"
" Oh, well I never thought about that. As a kid I was really nerdy." She pushed up her imaginary glasses, while her face scrunched up. I could tell she was trying to make me laugh. It didn't work though. I just cried harder.
" Are you pregnant Myah," she questioned.
I nodded my head. She frowned." I don't believe it. You are one of are most talented students."
" Are you ashamed of me."
" Of course not. It's just really shocking. Are your parents aware?"
" No. I can't bring myself to tell them. They had such high hopes for me."
" Oh.. well if there's anything I can do to help let me know."
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Told By Us (Completed)
General FictionJamie, Mellow, Myah, Ailani and Chill.. all dealing with the statistics given to the Black community. Their friendship thrown in all directions.. what happens when, pregnancy, death, drugs, and enemies get in the way. Will they stay together? Also a...