Surviving the Teenage Dream

Too Close for Comfort

They survived falling in love and having four (count 'em, FOUR) children. Now, Geekward and Nerdella are parents of teenagers. Say a prayer for them for they are in for a bumpy ride. Kyra is being a brat, displaying actions akin to her uncle who is nearing the end of his life on death row. Owen is a geek, like his dad. Then there is Mia and Masen, the twins. They're still cute and adorable. Well, as cute and adorable as twelve year olds can be.

Let's not forget Alice, Jasper, Adam, and Gianna (the Whitlock's), Justin, Alex and Demetri (the Volturis), Esme andMarcus (the Volturis), Tim, Rose, Ava and Lucas (the Napletons) and our antagonist, Jacob Black. Emmett will also make a brief appearance in this story, too. But he's not causing drama. His final goodbye, as it were.

Next chapter will be in Kyra's point of view. There's a big to-do regarding abortions in the Cullen clan. It will all come to a head next chapter, plus we're going to get some drama with Jacob, too.

Chapter Thirteen: Too Close for Comfort

BPOV

"Okay, Kyra, tell us about Mackenzie and why she's targeting you."

"Mackenzie was really nice but not exactly smart," Kyra began. "Our friendship began when we were in eighth grade. I helped her in math because she didn't get it. Mackenzie and I became fast friends and well, you saw how close we got. Anyhow, starting in our sophomore year, Mackenzie started dating Phillip. He was a senior at the time. This is where her stupidity comes into play. I apologize for my language, but if anyone is a whore, it's Mackenzie. Phillip liked to share his 'girl' with his buddies. Mackenzie was all for it and she was over the moon that this senior boy wanted to be with her, even though she was passed around like a, um, a slut. That stopped when one of the guys got rough with her. Phillip didn't like to see his girl with bruises so the group sex stopped. Mackenzie was still Phillip and they were having sex. Unprotected sex."

"She got pregnant?" Edward asked.

"Yeah. Just before the start of junior year, Mackenzie noticed her boobs were tender and that she hadn't had her period in a couple of months. Madelyn bought her a pregnancy test and it came back positive. Mackenzie didn't know what to do. Phillip was in college and he did not want to be a daddy. Her parents would have thrown her out if they had found out that she was pregnant. Her only option was to get an abortion," Kyra said, her eyes downcast.

"How did she pay for the abortion?" I asked.

"You remember when I asked if I could have $300 for a new purse?" Kyra whispered. We both nodded. "It went for Mackenzie's abortion of her baby."

KyraPOV

I sat on the couch, twisting my ring and watching as my parents began to comprehend what I had said. Using my father's money, I had willingly helped Mackenzie end the life of her unborn child.

"So, let me try and understand what you just said," my mom said. "Mackenzie got pregnant by her ex-boyfriend and you helped pay for the abortion?"

"Kimmie and I chipped in the most," I mumbled. "Madelyn made the appointment and pretended to be Mackenzie's mother at the appointment. It was stupid, I know..."

"Kyra, you know how we feel about abortions," Mom said, frowning deeply.

"I know," I muttered. "But, at the time, it made sense. Mackenzie was desperate and unable to pay for it herself. Phillip told her to take care of it and said that he wouldn't even acknowledge that he was the baby's father."

My family is very liberal and understanding in most aspects except abortions. Mom was pro-choice, but that's because it was her belief that it was a woman's right to choose. Dad was very much pro-life as was Aunt Alice and Uncle Jasper. Since they had struggled with having children, unable to conceive their own, they hated the mere idea of abortion. Dad was in the same mindset. Personally, I knew that I would never get one. I hated being a part of Mackenzie's choice, but what's done is done. Even though I had helped end her baby's life, she was determined to make my life hell.