Table for Five

Dance, Dance

Pete's POV

She has something about her, something that lets me know it'll all be okay. I told Joe how I felt about her, and he knew what to do. I was a little afraid at first, but he coaxed me. I had been saving up for months when Joe and I finally entered the diamond store. Everything glimmered and shined. The price tags where high, but my cause was just and I was willing to spend. Joe and I picked out the perfect ring, princess cut, fit for a princess. The owner wished me luck and sent me on my way. I was worried, but i knew that if I had to spend the rest of my life with someone, it'd be her.

A few weeks passed, and it looked like Brooklyn was getting sick. She was always getting sick every morning and complaining about how much her stomach hurt. I decided she should to go to the doctor, after much convincing, Brooklyn finally agreed. I drove her to my doctor's office at the scheduled time and we sat in the waiting room. As we sat I reached for her hand, squeezing it gently, smiling at her. She smiled back, half heartedly. The doctor finally called us in and sat us down,
"Peter! It's good to see you again!" He spoke, "You brought a lady?"
I nodded and introduced her, "This is Brooklyn Rinker, my girlfriend."
She looked up and smiled at me, squeezing my hand in response. "And what seems to be wrong with her?"
I proceeded to explain the phenomenons that had been occurring lately and the doctor's face grew pale, "How old are you?" He asked, in Brooklyn's direction.
"17, sir." She answered, her voice soft and sweet. The doctor nodded and insisted that some tests be ran. After the tests he sat both us us down with a serious look in his eyes.
"Brooklyn, was it?" He asked, she nodded.
"Well then, Brooklyn, you are pregnant."
Pregnant?! But how? I looked at Brooklyn who was just as dumbfounded as I was. I mouthed to her,"pregnant?"
It hadn't quite registered in my mind what had happened, until she began to cry. Tears trickled down her cheeks as she let out soft sobs. I opened my arms as she buried her face into my chest.
"Any idea who the father is?" The doctor asked. She looked up, and reached for my hand, "He's the only one I've ever had."
"You could always abort it." The doctor stated, reaching out to comfort her. This only made her cry more, she looked up at me, giving me the full authority to make this decision. Maybe it was just the moment, or the confusion, but I felt my lips move, forming words I could have never said.
"No."
Brooklyn's face shot up, her crying stopped. "No?" She whimpered.
"No, we won't abort the baby."
Brooklyn whiled her eyes and sat up, intrigued. Her eyes sparkled again, letting me know, now was my chance. I got down on one knee, and held out a little purple box.
"Brooklyn Rinker, I love you for you. I love you more than the sun loves the moon. I am yours. All of me is given to you. Summer can't last forever, but we can." I paused and look a deep breath, " Will you marry me?"
Tears began swelling up in her eyes again, she smiled brightly and whispered, "Of course."
I picked her up and held her close to me as our doctor smiled and clapped.
"You have to take care of this baby, together. This is bond you mustn't break, for your child."
Brooklyn smiled and kissed my cheek. I slid the ring onto her finger. "Forever your's." She said, smiling widely.

On the way home from the doctor's office, love and excitement filled the small car. Brooklyn stared out the window, attempting to hide the smile on her face. I blushed and reached for her hand, " We are going to have a family. Which means we need money. I may be able to have my parents help us out for the first couple months of your pregnancy, but we need to get our own place."
She turned to me, "There's always my apartment."

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Hey y'all!
I dedicate this chapter to Emma (EmmaReheis ) because apparently, I was being boring. So, this is for you Emma, hope that was enough action for you. ;)
Peace out- Metina 💜