Song Series:
Song: Cat Power- Sea of Love
Based on the movie Juno: pregnant teen Mickey and teenage Ian.
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"Hey." Mickey said to his mom, Laura, when he got back. He was about eight months pregnant now, due any day. He was out and got a blue slush. He took a sip and sat by Laura. "Hey love bug." She said and continued working on her knitting. He rubbed his stomach and took another sip. "So." She said and smiled. "How's the spawn?" She said and pointed to his stomach. He smiled and rubbed his stomach again. "I think the little creature is asleep, hasn't moved in a while." He said and she nodded. "I'll be in my room, gonna lay down." He said and she nodded again. "Oh." She said and Mickey turned to her. "Ian called again, wanted to know if you were going to come to his game." She said and he smiled. Even his name made him have butterflies. "I'll call him." He responded and headed up towards his room.
Ian and Mickey where only in highschool, barley juniors. They had been best friends for years. They liked each other a lot as well. As teens are with raging hormonal struggles they finally lashed at each other. Mickey and Ian slept together, taking each other's virginity's and not long after Mickey became pregnant. At first he was going to abort it. He couldn't, he knew he couldn't take care of it and provide for it as he should. The damn thing had fingernails, or whatever that chick told him at the clinic. He knew somewhere in the world someone would take care of their kid. That's when he found Vanessa, a wonderful single lady. She was the best, sweet, and caring at heart. Ian only met her once and they got along. Soon after they decided a closed adoption would be better for all of them. Ian was supportive and on board with whatever Mickey wanted. Ian went to some appointments but also had basketball. Most of the time he spent time with his best friend and sister, Mandy. She was the best and most supportive. His father was no longer in his life and married another women. He had a step father, Mark, who was also supportive and helpful.
Mickey threw his bag onto his desk and laid on his bed. He sat there and caressed his stomach. He didn't think he would make Ian's game. After all he was pregnant. He found a toy car on his bed and smiled to himself. He drove the toy car on his stomach marking engine sounds. He did that for awhile until he heard something pop. His eyes widen at the sound and he leaned up. The toy car still placed on his stomach he reached down and felt something wet. "Mom!Mark!" He yelled and they both responded back. He leaned on his elbows and could feel the water move down his back and shirt. "Um." He said and laughed. "Either I pissed my pants or my water..." he said and got up. "Or your water what?" Mark asked and Mickey laughed again. "Shit." His mom said and jogged up the stairs. "Oh my god." She squealed and saw Mickeys wet pants. "Let's go, lets have a baby." She said and grabbed the duffel bag.
Mark opened the door caring the duffel back and ran down the steps. He placed the bag on his shoulder and grabbed Mickeys hand helping him down the stairs. Laura was behind him and was caring another bag. Mandy came out as well jogging down the steps. "Should I call Ian?" Mandy asked and Mickey shook his head. "He has a game." He said and she scoffed. "This seems more important." She said sarcastically and he rolled his eyes and sat down. Mickey closed his eyes and focused on his breathing. She slipped out her phone and texted Ian. "Code blue." Was all she put and she knew Ian would understand.
The drive wasn't long. When he arrived they placed him in a wheel chair. Laura has to do some paperwork and while they waited Mandy strolled Mickey around. "Move!Move!" She yelled playfully as they strolled passed nurses and doctors. They both had gowns and blue head wraps on their head. They ran into a cart and they began laughing. "Mandy, stop it." Their mother snarled and Mark just rolled his eyes and laughed. They got a room and Mickey began pacing, controlling his breathe.
Back at the school, Ian watched as they passed the ball. He watched them pass and he ran down the court. He got to his position and grabbed the ball. He shot the ball and it landed in the goal. Everyone cheered and he smiled. They all high fived and he looked to the stands. He frowned when he didn't see Mickey.
"Fuck, Fuck, Fuckity Fuck." Mickey groaned and continued walking back and fourth. "Oh honey." Laura said and Mandy giggled. "Shut the fuck up." He said to her and she raised her hands. "Can't I get that epidermal shit?" He asked and Laura smiled. "Love bug you aren't dilated enough, the doctor said we need to wait." She said and he scoffed. "Why wait for the pain, can I just get it now." He said and walked again. He stopped and leaned forward holding himself by his knees. "Ow, ow, fuck, mom." He groaned and slightly cried. "Damn." She said and rubbed his back softly. She went to the door and yelled, "Hey my kid needs that damn epidermal now, like NOW!".
Ian finally got the ball again. He leaned up and tossed it into the goal making the last wining point. "And Gallagher makes the point, wining the championship." The intercom said and everyone cheered. Ian smiled as everyone ran to him and hugged him. He looked to the stands again and still no Mickey. He frowned and grabbed his phone from the stands. He took a drink of water and saw the message. He dropped his water bottle. He grabbed his jacket and before everyone could congratulate him, he was out the door, running.
"So close Mickey." The midwife encouraged and he screamed. Sweat dripping down his head. Hair messy and skin shiny with sweat and whatever goo came out from him. "Come on Mickey." Mandy said and held his leg as his mother held the other leg. "One big push love bug, then it will be all over." Laura said and he nodded. He took some deep breaths and pushed. He screamed louder and held Mandys hand tight. Then he felt it. It came out and the pain went away instantly. Then he heard it. He stopped breathing and looked toward the midwife. The cries grew louder and he relaxed into his bed. He looked at the midwife and she smiled brightly. "It's a girl." She said and Mickey smiled tears falling from him. Laura looked over and smiled. Mandy smiled and kissed Mickeys head. "Good job." She whispered.
The midwife cleaned and wrapped her up. Mickey laid on the bed, watching the midwife. "Do you want to see her?" She asked and Mickey stared at her. He could see the tiny red ginger hair and a tear escaped his eyes. He could hear the tiny babbles and he smiled. He knew if he looked at her, he wouldn't want to give her away. Vanessa already lost so much, she needed this baby. She was born to be a mother. Mickey was born for a lot of thing, one was for him to be a father, not now but someday. He smiled again and shook his head 'no' softly and the midwife smiled. "Okay." She said and turned to walk down the door. She understood. Mickey watched as she left and smiled, yes, he will be a father, someday.
Mickey laid on his side as his mother played with his hair. He needed to stay an extra day for recovery. He laid underneath one arm and stared at his mother. Another tear escaped his as he remembered the baby's red hair. Laura caught onto that and smiled. "You'll be here again Love bug." She said and Mickey looked at her. "On your own terms, you'll be ready." She said and Mickey nodded. He heard running footsteps and looked to the door. Ian walked in wearing his hoodie and basketball shorts. "Hey." Mickey said from the bed and Ian smiled. "Hi." He answered back and looked at Laura. "Nice legs." Mickey said flirting and Ian smiled. Laura got up and kissed Mickeys head. She walked by Ian and gave him a hug. Then she closed the door and left the two boys alone. "Did you already...?" Ian asked looking around and Mickey nodded. "Oh, I'm sorry Mickey, I wasn't here, shit." Ian said and walked to Mickey held his hand out. Ian smiled and walked behind him and laid down by him. Mickey moved over and smiled. Ian held Mickey from behind and held his hand. His head laid on his shoulder. Mickey let out some tears again and so did Ian. Mickey sniffled "Maybe you'll be there next time." Mickey said softly and Ian smiled and held him tighter. "Yeah Mickey." He said and sniffled to. "Next time." He responded and kissed his cheek. Mickey silently cried and smiled. He held Ian's hand and they laid there. Ian decided he didn't want to see the baby the same as Mickey. Vanessa was the baby's mother now. It didn't feel right with the two boys, the baby wasn't theres anymore. They both were grateful for her. Another time Mickey and Ian would be back here, together and ready.
