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Chapter 25 "Last Week"

Living in fear isn't exactly how I pictured myself to be living my last three weeks of pregnancy. I'm just glad that I get to stay safe in a hospital in two weeks.

Elliot is back home but he is trying to rest while I try not to die.

"Bay." Cassidy broke me out of my trance while I was watching reruns of How I Met Your Mother.

"Yeah." I acknowledged, scooting over to the side of the couch so Cassidy could sit.

"I really didn't think Jess would do something like that." Cassidy whispered, shaking her head.

"I did." I said blatantly. I haven't heard from Ashton or Calum about what happened with Jess but I still didn't want them to worry too much by calling them.

Even though Ashton was probably still worried sick anyway.

"She dated Ashton right?" Cassidy asked.

"Yeah. You were a fangirl, you would've known that." I joked. She would've known that Jess was an asshole too.

"Yeah, but seeing her have 'interest' in a guy like Oliver made me change my aspect on her personality." I think she meant her choice of boyfriends because Jess is and forever will be a bitch.

"I mean like, it wasn't hard to see that Jess only went out with Ashton for the money. Oliver could barely hold up a job." Oh money and Ashton. How great? The reasons why Ansel doesn't have a stable father figure.

"That's funny. Because Ashton is feeling unsure about being a dad because he thinks that he can't support the baby financially and emotionally." I laughed.

"Well he supported Jess financially. Maybe even emotionally. That girl is a drama queen." Cassidy shook her head for dramatic effects. I knew Cassidy was a nice girl despite what she had done to Luke, she was pretty funny too.

"I know you probably heard this question millions of times but, why do you like Ashton?" I paused and thought for a moment.

I looked at the TV screen where Tracy and Ted were at the train stop bickering over an umbrella.

Ashton and I didn't have a cute love story like theirs. Our love story was just blah.

It was just drama drama drama pop! oh look a baby and more drama drama drama.

We didn't have the time to spend cute little moments or have dates like them. But Ashton still meant a lot to me.

He was my shoulder to cry on when I needed one. He made me feel extraordinarily special and I wouldn't know what to do without Ashton. He was my rock.

"To be honest, I don't know. He's just there for me and he knows what I need. He has problems but those problems are actually just him trying to care." I replied. Cassidy nodded slowly.

"And he was the best fuck I've ever had, I might add." that was true.

"Whatever girl. Your brother is such a hag. He can't handle himself for shit." Cassidy laughed. She shook her head as she got up from the couch.

"I'm going to get a drink. Need anything?" She rubbed her arms awkwardly and gestured towards the kitchen.

"No thanks." I smiled.

I wondered if Jess had something in plan. She could basically whoop up anything and I'm skeptical about my safety.

The worst part is that I won't even know.

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"What is Jess up to? Seriously." I banged the table angrily. Elliot was out of bed in the kitchen having his dinner.

"I prefer my mac'n'cheese." he pouted like a five year old. I had to cook for him because no one else could today. Usually Cassidy did but she's in Israel.

"Elliot I'm being serious." I deadpanned.

"Just chill out. It'll all be fine. In a week or so, you'll be in the hospital and I will look out for you alright?" Elliot consoled.

I nodded tentatively. My phone buzzed in my back pocket, making me jump.

"Hello?"

"Ashton?" I grinned widely.

"Yeah. How-how're you?" I could hear Ashton's smile through the phone.

"Pulling through."

"Did Jess pull anything on you?" Shit.

What do I say?

"No?" I hesitated.

"You hesitated."

"No I was busy doing the dishes." I used a spoon to clank on the plate Elliot was using. Elliot shot me a look of confusion which I ignored.

"Bay..."

I rolled my eyes and took a deep breath.

"Jesssentpoisonchocolatesthatcouldkillmeorthebabytomyhousebutelliotateitandtoldmenottoeatitandheisinpain."I murmured as quick as I could.

"And you did not tell me again." Ashton grumbled.

"I'm sorry. I didn't want you to worry." I replied in my own defense.

"How would you expect me not to?" Ashton sighs, running his hands through his hair.

"Sorry." I apologized for the thousandth time.

"Jess has just been getting me on edge." Ashton whispers quietly, his voice cracking a little.

"She has us all on edge." oh has she gotten us scared and worried.

"Do you think she is not attacking us because not attacking us is pretty much attacking us since we are scared?" I spoke my thoughts. That didn't come out the way I expected.

"You mean like that one Drake and Josh episode?" Ashton giggled. He man-giggled basically.

I laughed and nodded my head even though he can't see.

"Yeah, like that Drake and Josh episode."

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I HAVE BEEN SUPER BUSY AND IM RUSHING THROUGH THIS CHAPTER LIKE CRAZY THE END IS NEAR BTW SO YEAH.