Rydel is Pregnant?

Chapter 4

"Riker, I'm pregnant."

He froze. All the colour drained from his face.

"Wh-What did you say?" He asked disbelievingly.

I sniffled and wiped at my eyes. "I'm pregnant."

"P-Pregnant?"

I nodded and the tears came down faster.

So many emotions flickered across his face. Shock, fear, confusion, more shock...

"Oh God." he breathed out, leaning back against the tub. He ran his hands down his face and covered his eyes like he had a migrane.

It was quiet for a long time then. Neither of us said anything and he wouldn't look me in the eyes, keeping his gaze on the floor.

"Would you say something!?" I spoke finally, my heart racing with fear.

"I don't know what to say..."

"Anything!" I exclaimed. He stayed silent and wouldn't look at me. Felt anger bubbling up, before it was replaced with sadness. "I knew it. You hate me." I mumbled sadly. Sniffling, I pulled myself up and exited the bathroom. I walked over and threw myself onto my bed, burying my face in the pillow.

And then I sobbed.

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Five minutes or so had passed and I was still sobbing into my pillow, when I heard footsteps. I heard him sigh sadly and his footsteps across the room until they stopped at the side of the bed. I felt the mattress dipped down and then I felt his hand on my back.

"Rydel?"

I didn't look up, only buried my face deeper into the pillow. I was crying so hard my body was shaking.

"Rydel, please look at me." His voice was desperate. I still didn't look up. He sighed, starting to rub my back. "I know I should have said something. I was just really shocked. I know, that's no excuse, but please, please look at me?"

I remained still for a moment, before slowly bringing my head up.

He smiled at me a little. "There's my Delly."

I sniffled. "I'm sorry Riker."

He sighed again. "Why don't you go change, then we'll talk about it?"

Nodding, I pulled myself up and wiped my eyes, then went back to the bathroom. I changed quickly into my pajamas, plaid pajama pants and an old t-shirt, then walked back out. I sat back down next to Riker and looked at the ground.

"So this isn't a joke? You really are pregnant?"

I nodded. "I really am pregnant Riker."

Riker sighed and I saw him nod out of the corner of my eye. My eyes filled with tears again and I sniffled. Riker gently grabbed my chin and turned my head so I was looking straight at him. His eyes were filled with so many different emotions.

"How did this happen, Delly?" he asked in a sad/confused tone.

I choked out a sob "I don't know. I was so dumb and... and... and...!"

I burst into tears, covering my face in my hands. Riker wrapped his arms around me and pulled me into his chest, rocking me lightly.

"Shh, it's alright." He soothed, his voice gentle. "Just start from the beginning."

And so, I clung to my brother as I told him everything.

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*Riker's POV*