Aftermath

Chapter Seven - Fate

   Jade and I both skipped school, we went to a nearby park and spent some time on the swings talking. She had broken down crying, scared that she'd lose Jake over this, that he wouldn't want any part of a baby.  She had talked about having an abortion, about how she wasn't ready to be a mom, I sat there and listened only speaking when necessary. After a while she had called Jake and had him meet us at the park, I wanted to give them some space but she insisted that she needed me there for moral support incase he doesn't want anything to do with her, as uncomfortable as I would feel I agreed. 

  "Hey." Jake said as he walked up to us sitting on a bench, his face instantly turned into concern as Jade looked up with a tear stained face. "Babe, what's going on?"  She stood up and wrapped her arms around him, he didn't hesitate in comforting her as she started sobbing in his shirt.  "I'm so sorry." She said between sobs, Jake looked over at me with a questioning look, I shook my head not saying a word, it wasn't my place to say anything. "Jade, please. Tell me what's going on?"  He pushed her back slightly so he could look at her face, she reached up kissing him before stepping out of his embrace.  "Jake, I love you. You are the only guy that has ever made me feel of worth, the only one who has ever made me feel loved and wanted. I love you so damn much."  I couldn't help the tears that fell from my eyes listening to her pour her heart out to him, he held her hands staring down at her with fear in his eyes.  "I love you too, please tell me what's going on."   She let go of his hands and took a deep breath.  "I'm pregnant, Jake."   His eyes widen and his mouth popped open, she took a step back giving him a chance to process it all.   "Are you sure?" He finally asked, nodding her head she wiped her tears away.  "We're having a baby?"  She nodded again, in a flash he scooped her up and spun her around.  "We're having a baby!" He shouted excitedly, I couldn't even imagine how she felt but I know in that moment I felt ten pounds lighter, like a weight has been lifted from my shoulders. He was excited and he wasn't going to leave her to do this on her own, watching them kiss and her crying just made me feel like I was imposing on their special moment.  "So, you're not angry?"  She asked once he set her down, he had a goofy smile on his face.  "No, why would I be angry? I know the consequence of sex, it's a risk that I'm willing to take."  

  After being assured that she was fine I decided to give them some space to talk about things, Jake seemed genuinely happy about the news but you could tell he was kinda scared. Pulling into the office parking lot I spotted Collin's truck, the guilt had started to creep back in from Saturday night.  "So, apparently Bill said you know how, to deal with these files." V said as she walked up handing me a folder, now that I've learned how to do them, I dreaded it.  "Uh... yeah, thanks."   She smiled and leaned closer.  "I refused to learn how, that way he doesn't try and pile a ton of work on top of all the work I've already got."  Glancing behind her, I'm met with the most gorgeous blue eyes, he nodded his head telling me to come to him. "I wish, I'd known that ahead of time."  She chuckled and patted my back before walking off, letting out a sigh I made me way to Brendon's office.  "You wanted to see me?"  I asked in my most professional voice, he stood up and walked over to me, quickly stepping back he only came  closer.  "I couldn't stop thinking about our kiss Saturday night, I can't stop thinking about how much you wanted me and how much I wanted you." He said in a low husky voice, my back was now pressed against a wall.  "I can't stop thinking about how much I want to wake up and see your beautiful face laying next to me, I want us back and I know that you do too."  He caressed my face, he was so close that I could feel his breath fanning against me. "Tell me, baby girl... tell me you want us back."  His blue eyes begging, I didn't know what to say and the only thing I could think of was how close he was and how good he smells.  "Brendon..."  "Please, I'm begging you."  He pressed his lips against mine softly begging, my heart was now pounding in my chest and my head felt like it was spinning. He kissed me so tenderly, like he was scared I'd break, his hand never left my face, my hands came to rest on his chest as he deepened the kiss.  "What the fuck?!" We both sprung apart at the sound of Collin's angry voice filling the room, his angry brown eyes glared at Brendon.  "Collin. Haven't you heard of knocking before entering?"  Brendon snapped smugly, quickly stepping away from Brendon I looked back to Collin to see the hurt in his eyes.  "I did, now I see why no one answered, to busy shoving your tongue down my girlfriends throat."  He snapped back, Brendon just chuckled.  "She was mine first and she'll be mine again as soon as she realizes what a little prick you really are."  Turning I faced Brendon.  "Enough! Collin is far from a prick, he's been there for me when you were to busy with Brooke. Which by the way I found out today she's pregnant!"  His eyes widened and his hand went to scratch his neck.  "Sutton, I can explain..." he started coming closer but I put my hand out stopping him.  "Just tell me, is it yours?"  He didn't say anything for a minute, I took his silence  as his answer.  "It is..." it was barely a whisper.  "I honestly don't know...". He mumbled, turning around to look at Collin only to find him gone.  "Please, just leave me alone, Brendon.... You've hurt me enough, I can't handle much more from you."  I said without turning to look at him.