♡ Mia's pov ♡"You didn't go to kill the baby did you?"I felt like I was zapped somewhere else, another reality, where no one spoke, not a single sound was heard, except for Brianna's voice.I looked around the room lost with my ears ringing.I must've heard wrong.Why else would everyone be so frozen?Why we're there no reactions or changes of expressions?Why was Kade so-I stop when my eyes fell into a blue storm. He was also frozen where he stood, his hand still plastered to the table, his gaze still on me, his face so...stiff.His eyes, on the other hand, they told something, they wanted to express something. But all I seem to get out of them was the look of confusion."Did you?"Her voice, was so acidic with false worry. So nasty.They pulled me out of that reality where I only saw frozen faces and threw me in another where the faces expressed different emotions.Confusion. Shock. Interest. Intrigue. And expectation. They were expecting my response.My heavy tongue gave me reli
~ Kade's pov ~ I paced in front of the room, raking a hand through my hair so many times that my scalp had begun to throb from the assault. "Calm down you're making me even more nervous." Colby voiced out, looking like he was about to throw up. I groan, tugging at the roots of my hair and turn to him. "Did you know?" I managed to wrench out of my throbbing throat. God, I was holding back tears and it only caused my body to feel like I was about to die. Every breath I took feel painful. Colby's brows pinch as he looks up at me from his seat. "Knew about what?" "Dammit Colby the least you could do is stop pretending that you don't know what I'm talking about!" I sneered. It was wrong of me to pass the frustration of the situation on him. But I couldn't help it. I needed to let it out. If I didn't I would suffocate. Colby winces and mumbles. " I only found out today. I was the one who made her take the test today and it came back negative. You must know she was going to tell you.
~ Kade's pov ~ I have never felt so anxious in my life before, so scared of the unknown, so terrified of someone else's words. Words that can change you, break you, tear you apart. This kind of fear was crippling. I can't seem to hear voices, the words going around me. I'm aware of mouths moving. I'm aware that something important was being said. Something I should listen to. And when my eyes shift from the doctor currently speaking to Mrs. Cross I knew that whatever was being said, wasn't good. I could see the pain in both their eyes, gleaming so strongly that I was nearly tempted to look away. Then Mrs. Cross's hand lift to her mouth in a gasp and I just knew the doctor had delivered the worst news ever. And perhaps it was that which prompted my ears to work again, to get the information I needed. Information I was sure would rip my soul." She might need a few days or months to cope with the loss of the fetus. Miscarriage is not an easy road to emotional recovery. She's young
♡ Mia's pov ♡Why?That was the question that kept swirling in my head over and over. The answer never came to me though, and I was sure it never will.I will never know why this had happened. Or why it had to. I would never know.My throat felt impossibly sore when I was done screaming. But I knew the reason I stopped was because I had no more voice left to scream. I had no more energy to even cry.No more tears to soak the pillow under my head.I felt cold, dead even.I didn't feel like myself anymore.And I feared that.....no one would be able to save me from the darkness that has chosen to swallow me whole.And maybe....I didn't want anyone to.I'm aware of the door reopening again, but I'm too lost in my sorrow to even turn around and see who has entered.It's only when I hear the warmth of my mom's voice I know it's her. "Mia baby," She started her voice cracking in grief.The sound made my heart throb."Twizzler...." Dad started and I clenched my eyes tightly, my heart shatteri
♡ Mia's pov ♡I lifted my shirt and turned my head to face the mirror. I brushed my palm over my flat stomach.It was odd to think that there was once a baby in there. A baby that was a part of both Kade and me.I blinked as I felt moisture in my eyes.It was crazy how the thought of being pregnant had scared me so much these last few days. I was so relieved when the test came back negative.So relieved.But now, I wish that I still had my baby in my womb. That I hadn't lost him or her even though it was too early to even tell what gender the fetus was.Finding out you were pregnant and then losing the baby, was gut wrenching. Painful. The most pain I had ever had to endure.I felt lost. Scared. Guilty for not being more careful. Guilty for being a failure.The door creaks open in my room and I drop the shirt quickly so it would cover my bare belly.The doctor cleared me to go back to school any day I choose. I didn't think I was ready for that yet. I don't think I was ready for all t
♡ Mia's pov ♡"Are you going to school tomorrow Kade?" Mom asked. Perhaps trying to cut the thick awkward silence we all were in. I had decided to try. At least show them I was trying to move on. Despite my earlier actions to wanting to be alone. Colby's words had latched into my mind, and given it took some time for me to realize pushing them away would do me no good, I was trying now. Kade dropped the spoon into the bowl. We were having soup today because Austin felt for it. "I'm not sure yet." He admitted and I felt his heavy stare on the side of my face. I brought the spoon filled with soup into my mouth. "I'll go when Mia goes. I want to be there for her- I dropped the spoon in the bowl roughly and it clicks loudly. It has the entire room going in silence. I glared at the bowl of soup. "Why?" I asked tightly as I fisted my hands on the table. "Do you think I'm some kind of damsel in distress? Do you think I need more pity stares? More painful stares?" I lifted my head to
♡ Mia's pov ♡It has been a couple of days now since my miscarriage. And Kade had kept to his word by being there for me.He was here with me and never gave me a break actually. But that was okay because I actually needed his comfort, his presence, it just felt right to have him here.To have him hold me. To whisper how much he loved me. To reassure me that I will be okay. That we will be okay.Every day, it seems to be getting better and better. Until I start to feel lighter. Until I start to not feel guilty about what happened.It wasn't my fault.It wasn't Kade's.It wasn't anyone's.It just happened, and I had to accept that.The loss would always be with me, that was something I'd always remember. But I knew the pain of it will lessen in time until I won't feel pain anymore.Today was Sunday and tomorrow I was supposed to go back to school. I still didn't want to face anyone or see pitying stares, but I'd have to deal with them eventually.I couldn't hide away forever.Besides K
~ Kade's pov ~"You better take good care of my baby girl Kade. I'd hate to castrate you." Mr. Cross warned and lifted the mug to his mouth to take a sip of the tea."Christ Bella, that shit is hot." He whined, removing the mug away from his lips quickly."Normal people usually blow over the tea before drinking." Mrs. Cross argued."Normal people usually let someone know the tea is extremely hot." Mr. Cross fired back."Well normal people usually check to see if the tea is hot before putting it to their lips." Mrs. Cross fired back hotly.Mr. Cross groaned. "I can never win an argument with you." Grumbling he places the mug back down on the island.I shift my gaze back and forth, watching their argument with amusement.Mr. Cross brought his attention back to me and placed on a mean mask that I saw right through. "Do you understand me Kade? I don't play when it comes to my daughter. I won't have you hurt her you hear me?"Mrs. Cross groaned, rolling her eyes as she exaggerated. "God Ha
Bailey's povI should have known. There's a bubble of laughter that's stuck in my throat, laughter that would be dry of any emotion they deprived me of if I could let it out. I could see it now, I now could see why this was very likely to be her. Juliet. As she took her elegant time to come down the creaky stairs, disgust twisted within me along with hatred. This makes it two people I now hate. Stefan crossed his arms, his gleaming amused eyes on me. I hated that I was their amusement toy. As her pretty face came into view, the sadist gleam in her eyes made a shiver run down my spine sharply. She's at the end of the stairs, her hand grabbing the handrail as she turns to face me fully. She grinned. " Well hello there Bailey," her giggle makes me nauseous and I rip my teary eyes away from her. Why did she go this far? What have I done to this girl?Stefan snorted, reaching out to grab a lock of my hair. I flinched away and he chortles with her. " Now don't act like we're strangers
Bailey's povThe familiarity of that voice sends a sharp chill down my spine, my heart hammering in my chest. It can't be. It cannot be him.I am imagining this.There was no way.It just can't be.Yet, his scent is familiar, and his voice....Pieces start to fall into place and my stomach lurchs and I gag as realization dawns on me. Someone I considered a friend. Someone I trusted. Why would he do this? Why would he do this to me?Why would Stefan do this to me?A wave of betrayal weighs in my chest and also fury. I can't believe I trusted him. Why would he even do this? I rake my brain, trying to think of why Stefan would even play this sick game with me but came up with nothing.But then when he dipped his head in the crook of my neck and inhaled my scent, sighing with pleasure, a sinking realization dropped in my belly. " You've always smelt so good Bailey."His words sent a sharp shiver of disgust and repulsion clashing within me. His close proximity makes my stomach churn and I
Bailey's povIt was getting late, dark and I knew my parents didn't need to worry about another kid right now. I fished out my phone and texted mom that I was fine and would be home in a second. My eyes caught their many missed calls, and I bit my lip, hoping I had not worried them too much. I caught other missed calls from Kaleb and Mirabella too, but, I couldn't bring myself to text back. I wasn't sure how I could break it to them that my life was falling apart. That if my sister was in pain, then that meant I was in pain too. And if something happened to her, I swallowed. Then something happened to me too. The park was empty now, everyone had already gone home. I peeled away from the swing, my bum a bit numb from sitting on it for hours. My throat was achy from crying and I cleared it, picking up my bag. And that's when I heard it, or better yet felt it behind me. I am about to whirl around, but I am too late as a huge hand clamp around my lower face with a rag. My eyes widen a
Bailey's povThe world stopped. It felt like it stopped. The words that moved passed her lips hit me so hard, that it pushes the air out of my lungs. Cancer. The word was like a mocking echo we had promised to leave behind us. We had won. She had won. I looked down at my little sister, squished between our parents. Her face is unreadable but I know she is well aware of what is going on around her. How? God why? She had won? Hadn't she?She had won!"No," I whispered, my heart tearing apart. I don't think I will have a heart anymore after tonight. It doesn't feel like it will heal after this announcement. I shook my head, my vision going blurry as I begin to cry. " It can't be. You're lying!" The last words come out like a yell, my throat aching with the aggressiveness I used. " Tell me you're lying mom!" I screamed, causing Lil to squirm away and look at me in fear. I quickly toned down my anger, not wanting her to fear me. I approached them, falling to my knees beside the bed, st
Bailey's pov"Can I have another?"I bit my lower lip to fight off the giggle but couldn't fight off the smile as I leaned over the console to plant a soft kiss on Kaleb's lips.He nibbled on my lower lip and before I knew it, we were kissing deeply. I was the first to break away, breathing so rough I had to take in a good amount of air into my lungs to calm down my racing heart.Kaleb lifted his hand and cupped my cheek, his thumb brushing against my cheek lovingly. "I love you," he whispered, every word coming out with such honesty I melted."I love you too," I responded truthfully, kissing his nose and giggling when he scrunched it up in an adorable way."Babe," he whined, pouting slightly. "I'm the one who is supposed to do that."I rolled my eyes, laughing as I pulled away, but for good measure, I planted another kiss on his nose and jokingly murmur. " I think I rather be the man in the relationship," with a teasing grin I successfully got out of the vehicle whilst he was dumbfou
Bailey's povMy fingers curled through his soft strands, gripping them tightly. My eyes closed, my hips buck off the bed and a scream curled in my throat as his tongue rolled around my clit teasingly.He groaned, gripping my thighs to keep me from moving as his lips wrapped around my clit and he sucked."Kaleb," I moaned and he nipped my clit, making me jerk off in surprise."Sam," he reminded, nipping my lips in warning. I giggled, only to moan when the tip of his tongue sank into my opening."Oh Sam," I sighed, my eyes peeling open to stare at him between my thighs. He had a satisfied smirk on his lips while his tongue was very much still inside my opening.With a dark look crossing his eyes, he began to push his tongue in and out of my opening, his upper lip pressing against my throbbing clitoris.He moaned as I grip his hair, my nails unintentionally scraping his scalp. He suckled and slurped, eating me out until I saw the dotings of the little stars in my vision.As he tongue fuc
Bailey's povA loud snore made me look over at the bed. Mira had fallen asleep about five minutes ago and Kristina and I didn't want to wake her up.So much for having a full two hour study time."Hmm I like it like that Ryan,"I furrow my brows and looked over at Kristina who gave me the same look. Amusement."Did she just talk in her sleep?" Kristy snorted giggle, throwing her hand over her mouth. I nodded, pushing my teeth into my bottom lip and hoping I'd not cave and burst into the laughter that was already bubbling in my chest."So good,"Kristina's eyes widen and she mouthed. "I think she's having a sex dream."I nodded, pressing my knuckles to my mouth as I stared at my drooling best friend on the bed. Someone would think she was dreaming about food with the amount of drool that slithered down the sides of her mouth."Definitely about Ryan." I giggled as Mira gripped the sheets and let out a small moan."It honestly feels like we're intruding on their moment." Kristy snorted,
Bailey's pov"I hate this," Mira moaned, turning around to lie on her back and stared, well more like glared at the ceiling.Mira, Kristina and I were doing a last minute group study for the exam tomorrow.Kristina rolled her eyes, lifting her arms over her head and yawned. "For the first time, I agree with you on this."Mira looked over at her in the bed, her eyes twinkling with that mischievous glint I know all too well. "How about you give us the details on what's going on between you and Mr Malik after your talk?" She wiggled her brows and turned around in her stomach.Kristina flushed instantly, her eyes quickly darting to the doorway. "Mira!" She hissed.Mira shrugged. "Parents not home yet and that dweeb of a brother is in his room, mopping because it's girls time and he can't have his girlfriend." She rolled her eyes, scrunching her nose."Hey," I said playfully to her. "Leave my man alone."Mira faked gag. "Did you hear it Kristy? Leave her man alone. Ew."I narrowed my eyes.
Kristina's pov"I'll see you guys later," I waved at Bailey and Mira as they left with Kaleb. They gave me worried glances and I smiled to reassure them that what I am about to do, I am okay and I can handle myself. As I watch the car drive away, I turn back around and stepped back into the school.School had just ended and everyone was making their way home. Except for me of course. I had unfinished business to do. That unfinished business had something to do with a certain art teacher who had been avoiding me like the plague.Justin usually stayed back a bit late. I'm not sure why, but whenever I have cheer practice he's always in his classroom when I pass by.I am praying he's still there and the classroom is empty.As I get closer, my fingers tremble and a spike of my heart rate made me swallow. I hated that I was so full of nerves. I didn't want to go over to him and stand in front of him and be a blabbering idiot.But I needed to do this.With a sudden burst of determination, I