Payton Brothers - Alex Payton

Chapter Thirteen

It's been a week since I told Alex he'd be an uncle. A week since he told me how he felt and three weeks into my pregnancy. It's three in the freaking morning and I'm hugging the toilet bowl. For once, it's not because I'm hung over. I don't know what's worse; a seventeen year old hugging the toilet bowl because of underage drinking or because she's pregnant.

I feel a gentle hand rub my back softly. I don't know what fucked up his mind for him to love me. A pregnant, orphaned, delinquent teenager. Alex brings me into his lap, without a word being said he just rocks slightly and rubs my back soothingly.

"Do you think you've finished?" I nod my head, I'm too tired to talk and to shaky to stand so he picks me up and carries me to the sink, his body pressing against mine as a security met so I want collapse.

My hand is shaking uncontrollably, making it really hard to get the tooth paste onto the toothbrush. Taking my hand in his, Alex guides my hands and places the toothpaste onto my toothbrush.

"You'll get use to it soon sweetheart" His voice, his gentle touch, his caring personality all have me swooning over him even more.

Look down at my stomach once I've finished cleaning my mouth. There's the slightest bump. I was a very skinny teen so the bump will show quicker than it would for someone of average size. I mean it isn't a huge bump but when I run my hand over my stomach I can feel it.

"Do you want to lay down with me until I go to work?" I blush and nod my head.

The morning sickness started yesterday. He's been there for me every time I have been sick. He's a true gentleman. I go to walk but he picks me up again and carries me to his bedroom.

"You should have the rest of this week off, just so you can get use to the morning sickness" I smile but shake my head.

"I'd rather be at school. That way I know I have you and George there if anything happens" He smiles as he places me down on his bed, getting onto the bed as well, Alex wraps his arms around me.

Ever since he told me how he felt, I've seen a very affectionate side of him. I mean he has always been sweet to me but it's like he's showing me all of it. No holding back because I'm his student. To be quite honest, he's just making me fall head over heels for him.

I want to be with him, but I can't with a clear conscience do that, knowing he could be put into jail if they were to find out he's with a minor. It was different with Aaron, he's a police officer and everyone seemed to love him. The 'golden' boy persona had everyone accepting us.

Alex on the other hand. I can't tell that while growing up, he was the black sheep. Even if he's the sweetest, most gentle and beautiful soul on earth. He doesn't like to fight, he doesn't care about controlling things, he doesn't care about the things his brothers care about. Alex is a romantic guy, all he wants is to make people happy and live a happy life himself.

"What are you thinking about" I blush and look into his beautiful green eyes.

"You" I watch in delight as he blushes softly and smiles.

Moving my hand to his cheek I grin at him and caress his blushing cheek.

"You're blushing Alex" Chuckling, he nods his head.

"Try to get some rest Liv. If you insist on going to school, you may as well take all the sleep you can get" I nod my head and snuggle closer into his embrace. Feeling him sigh as he places his lips on my head.

"Liv, it's time to get up! Alex and I made egg and bacon!" I smile and open my eyes to see my little brother.

"Hey shit head"

He whines at my teasing as I mess up his hair and lean on him as we walk out together. My little brother is getting big. I look over at the table to see Alex setting it. Once he sees me he places everything down a little quicker and walks to me, enveloping me into a hug, kissing my forehead lightly.

"Morning beautiful. You ready for some breakfast?" I nod as my stomach growls. Alex chuckles and pulls out my seat for me.

"A true gentleman" Alex smiles at me with pride.

"What did you want to do for your birthday?" I look up at Alex and smile.

"Aren't you going to take me out?" Chuckling he nods.

"Yes, but I figure you want to do something with your friends" I nod my head.

"I guess just a nice lunch with Jason, Kyle, George, Oliver, Chase, Margaret and Peter" Alex nods his head and pouts.

"Im not invited?" I laugh slightly.

"I thought it was a given that I'd want you there" The heat rising to my cheeks as I say this. He grins and nods his head.

Once I get to school, I find Kyle and George making out against Kyle's car. Kyle is the same age as Alex. You can tell both George and I are a lot alike.

"Come on guys! Keep it in your pants" George squeals and jumps away from Kyle making me laugh.

"Liv don't scare me like that" George whines. I laugh and pay his shoulder.

"Say goodbye to your lover boy and hurry up. We can't be late for class" He pouts and grumbles.

"Yes mum" I laugh and wait for George to say goodbye to Kyle.

We walk into homeroom just as Alex is doing the roll. He smiles at us both and let's us take our seats. George won't stop smirking at me.

"What?" I whine.

"What are we doing for your eighteenth" I laugh.

"Well, since I'm pregnant, alcohol isn't an option and I'm spending the night with Alex so I told him this morning that we'd go out for lunch. You, Alex, Kyle, Chase, Margaret, Jason, Peter and me"

"Okay that sounds good. What do you want for your birthday?" I shrug.

"I've never gotten birthday presents before" George looks at me sadly, I shrug.

"You can't miss something you've never had" George sighs and rolls his eyes.

"I hate that you always win these sorts of conversations" I laugh slightly.

George's P.O.V

After homeroom, I stay back to talk to Mr Payton. Liv and I have different classes this morning so she went off to her class. When Mr Payton sees me he smiles.

"What's up?" I put on my serious face.

"As you know, Liv is my best friend. She also doesn't have a father so I'm going to take on that role right now" I watch as he smirks a little.

"You better not hurt Liv. She has been through hell and back. She has been through more than any person should ever go through and I know she hasn't really told you how much you mean to her yet. But I can tell you mean a lot and she needs you now more than ever" He gives me a soft smile.

"You're gonna make a great father one day" I blush and smile.

"I was wondering if you wanted to go shopping this afternoon with Kyle and I. We want to go buy Liv presents but we don't know her as well as you do" I watch as he blushes and nods his head.

"Anything for Liv" I chuckle.

"You really love her don't you" He chokes on his own breath but nods nonetheless.