It's almost spring break and you haven't been back to school since the explosion in the cafeteria back in January. Your parents had talked to the administration and arranged for you to work on your classwork from home since your grades were so high. They understood you didn't want it getting out that you were pregnant, and they didn't exactly want the drama of having a pregnant student walking the halls. You are now 7 months along and have done a good job of hiding the pregnancy from everyone outside of your parents and best friends. You were really struggling with coming to terms with what was happening to you and how much your life was about to change.
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Your dad was so angry at you that you still hadn't told Noah, he hadn't said more than a dozen words to you in a month. Your baby bump was now so big that you couldn't hide it under hoodies anymore so you had just refused to leave the house for weeks with the exception of doctor's appointments. You knew people would find out eventually, but you were hoping it was long after the baby came.
You were also terrified of it getting out that you were pregnant because you didn't want Noah finding out. Why would he though? You hadn't heard from him since the night you refused to answer the phone and come say goodbye to him before he headed to the east coast. You really thought you were making the right choice for Noah, but you were starting to doubt if it was still the right choice for you. You missed him and you were scared and all you wanted was him to hold you and tell you everything would be ok.
Was it a mistake to push him away? You look at your stomach and rub circles across it and ask yourself for the first time if you're doing what's best for this baby? As your hand rests against your lower abdomen, you feel a sharp bump against it and sit up in shock. Indy walks in to find you crying then suddenly laughing like crazy... so she looks so confused.
Indiana: "You were just crying, I'm not crazy. Why are you laughing?"
You: "Quick, come here!"
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You grab her hand and push it firm against your stomach.
Indiana: "Why am I touching your stoma- OH MY GOD! What was that?"
She jumps back as she realizes that was the baby kicking. And you start to laugh.
Indiana: "Wow. There really is like a whole human being in there. It just blows my mind."
You: "She's going to be here before we know it."
Indiana: "I know isn't it craz- Wait... she? When did you find that out?"
You: "I had the chance to find out a few months ago, but I said no. I was really struggling a few days ago at my last appointment and the doctor convinced me knowing would help."
Indiana: "Oh my God!!! Another member of the girl gang! I can't wait!!"
The rest of the girls walk in carrying their bags and ask what the excitement is all about. Indiana tells them and the girls are all just as excited.
