Little Things {Gumlee}

Prologue

"Marshall," the bottle blonde started in a timid voice, holding something in her hands. The boy in question perked up at the mention of his name, looking over to the girl. His first thought was that she was trying to play "innocent" and get him to come to bed with her, something she did often. That was until he saw the fear stricken look on her face. Instantly he became worried.

The blonde looked like she was about to pass out. Marshall was at her side in an instant. "Hey, what's wrong, Ash? Did something happen?" Lee wrapped his arms around the girl, trying to comfort her and hopefully calm her down. Whatever has got her so worked up must not be good.

Ashley finally looked up and her green eyes met her boyfriend's auburn ones. Tears welded up in her emerald orbs like little pools of glistening crystals. Marshall's heart broke at the sight.

"...I'm pregnant."

The silence between them was deafening. If a pin dropped a mile away there was no doubt it would've made a sound. Marshall's whole body tensed at the confession, staring at the blonde with wide eyes. As if Ashley's greatest fears were coming true, she broke down crying. She was beyond scared. What was she going to do with her life now? What would people at school think? Her friends? Her parents? The way Marshall reacted she was sure he would leave her. Just like any other father who didn't want to step up and play the role.

Ashley collapsed, sobs leaving her body. Lee had to catch her to make sure she didn't hurt herself, or their new baby for that matter. Together they sat on the carpeted floor, scared for the future and what was to come of it. Ashley clung to her boyfriend, holding him close in fear of him possibly leaving. She was crying so hard she couldn't even hear him trying to soothe her.

"Shhh, everything's going to be fine. We'll figure this all out." At least that's what he hoped. His mind was buzzing with so many thoughts. What the hell were they going to do? He couldn't even take care of himself, how was he supposed to support his girlfriend and child!? Ashley's dad was sure to murder him if he ever found out; his own mother too for that matter! Oh glob, his mom. She already despised his choice in girlfriend, how is she going to react when she finds out he knocked her up?

Marshall felt like he was going to pass out. He tried to focus on his sobbing girlfriend, soothing her almost-white hair in an attempt to calm her even though the gesture appeared to do nothing. He felt sort of useless, he didn't know how to help her.

Good glob this is all so soon. He just turned seventeen! Senior year was just around the corner yet here he was, about to become a father. How was he supposed to become a musician now with a baby drooling on his hip? Babies aren't cool! And what was going to become of him and Ash? Would he have to marry her now?

The teen looked down at his girlfriend and sighed.

They were completely and utterly fucked.