Lunar's Eclipse || Wattys 2019

Twenty: Panic.

I'm pregnant.

I'm pregnant.

I am pregnant.

The words repeat in my head as I sit in the silence of Nathan's car, staring at the numerous pregnancy tests I took.

All positive.

Oh God.
Where do I start?
What do I do?
Who do I tell?
What do I say to Nathan?

I look down at my stomach now, picturing the little fetus growing there and suddenly I know what to do.

Securing my seat belt, I start the car and drive.

And I drive.

And I drive...for hours.

Until I'm parked in front of a building and I stare at the building...tears clouding my eyes.

I never knew in this kind of situation, this would be the first place I'll go to.

Suddenly I wish Nathan was here.

I wish I had come with him.

He would know what to do. He always said the right words....but it was too late.

I shut the engine and climb out of the car and head for the building.

*****

NATHAN'S P.O.V

Waking up to an empty bed had to be the biggest enigma of the day.

It's weird.

To not find Lunar in bed. She couldn't have gone anywhere this morning.
It's freezing outside.

Yet her coat is missing, and so are my keys...and of course, her.

I sigh as I walk out of the kitchen. The whole house is empty.

Where could she have gone?

I sit on the bed now and dial her number but it goes straight to voicemail.

Again.

Sighing, I lay back in bed and try not to worry. Last night was amazing so I know she isn't upset.

She probably went to get some groceries.

Or get more clothes from her dorm.

But why so early?

And without telling me?

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LUNAR'S P.O.V

Metropolitan Correctional Facility.

I sit in silence as I wait, the name of the intimidating place ringing in my head.

A loud sound suddenly blares and the metal door opens. On the other side of the glass, I see him being led to where I am and his face lights up at the sight of me.

"Lunar." He says into the telephone as he sits down and I smile.

"Hi, dad."

He places his hand on the glass.

"I've missed you. How have you been?" He asks.

"I've been good. I'm sorry I couldn't come yesterday."

"Seeing you is always good enough...I don't care when. I have such good news." He says and I giggle.

"Really?"