It's Your Baby by Belén Domínguez (book recommendations for teens .TXT) 📕

didn't know what to say. I mean, she received the bomb of me being pregnant, I obviously need to choose my words carefully before speaking. . .This is so awkward.

 

“Do you have anything else to tell me?” she asked out of nowhere. I furrowed my eyebrows in confusion.

 

“What?”

 

“You know. . .You're pregnant, but is there something I should know? Something you didn't tell me?”

 

I shook my head. “N-no. . .” I replied at the same time the doorbell rang. I rushed to the door and opened it. I sighed in relief just to see Dani. I hugged her tightly.

 

“So glad to see you” I said.

 

“Me too, it seems like forever since we saw each other” she said and got inside. I nodded and followed her to the kitchen.

 

“Didn't you girls saw each other at the party on Friday?” my mom asked while coming inside, she sat at the bar stool and then exchanged looks from me to Dani.

 

“Yeah, but when you are not with your best friend, days just go so slow. . .It looks like an eternity” Dani said while grabbing the juice carton and poured some in two glasses. I nodded in agreement as I took a sip. “So, when you think three days passed, in best friend language, that meant like if three years passed”

 

My mom chuckled. “Alright you two. . .I will go get dress and go to the grocery store. Please don't do any mess or get into trouble” she said and kissed the top of my head. “Call if you need anything, baby. Or if you feel bad, just tell me, okay?” she whispered into my ear. I nodded and smiled. She caressed my cheek before turning on her heels and walked out.

 

“So, she does know about it. . .” Dani said and sat on the counter, something my mom hates when she does. I nodded and finished my juice. “Wow. That must've been hard to tell”

 

“I didn't even tell her. She found the Pregnancy book and the positive test on my closet” I sighed.

 

“Oh my God! Are you serious right now!? Shut up!” she said. “But really? A pregnancy book?”

 

“I was curious” I said defensively. She chuckled and shook her head in amusement. Just then, I heard footsteps rushing downstairs. I tilt my head sideways just to see Alec standing there, grinning at my best friend.

 

He was wearing a plain black shirt, with blue jeans, and black converses. His hair was disheveled and gave him that typical bad boy appearance. He was even wearing cologne. . .He might be so into her. How can Dani not notice that?

 

“Hey, how are you?" he asked. Dani looked at me before turning to Alec.

 

“I'm good. . .How are you?” she asked.

 

“Good, good” he said and scratched the back of his head nervously. Any ounce of confidence he was feeling, vanished away. You might be asking: How do I know that? Well, my lovely friends. . .I know my older brother. And when he bites his lower lip and scratches the back of his head while briefly looking at the ground, that means he's nervous and doesn't know what to do. Usually girls come to him, he doesn't need to ask their names, they just tell him.

 

“You know what? This is awkward, so. . .I will go upstairs, and you won't come up until you talk to my brother” I said turning to Dani. She widened her eyes and opened her mouth to speak but I covered it.

 

“Nah-ah-ah” I said. “Stay” and then went upstairs. I'm tired that they're not solving their differences, I just know they're meant to be.

 

Alec's P.O.V

 

She looks so beautiful. I just see her there, looking so flawless with her hair put in a high ponytail and delicate pinky lips. She was wearing a flowery dress with brown sandals. I love the way she bites her lower lip when she's thoughtful or confused about something. I love when every time she comes over, her scent flies around the whole house. And the way she's so spontaneous and kind, it makes my heart melt.

 

But she's looking anywhere but me, and I hate that. I hate that I know she has something for me and she doesn't want to accept that, even though you believe she hates me, she doesn't. . .I can assure you that. I hate that she doesn't remember that back when we were in school together and she was in Elementary and I was in Middle School, I would be the one that hugged her when she was afraid, about anything. I hate, hate, hate that. I would be the one that protected her when some bully would pick on her. Just like when my sister was in pain, and I would feel it. . .When Dani, this girl in front of me was in pain, I would be crazy and do anything to try and bring a smile to her beautiful lips.

 

Even if sometimes I messed around with her, and act like an idiot. . .I love her. When I pranked her, it was because there was no way I could show her how I felt because I knew she would reject me. . .She's afraid to show her feelings. She has always been that way ever since I could remember.

 

“So. . .” I started. She glanced at me briefly before looking at the ground once again, playing with her fingers. “Alright. . .This is ridiculous” I said and took long strides towards her.

 

“What are you—” she started saying but I cut her off by crashing my lips to hers. She tried to pull away but I grabbed her from her waist so she wouldn't move. She wrapped her arms around my neck and kissed me back. I pulled away for just a second since I wanted to see how she feels about this.

 

“I hate you” was her response, and that alone made me laugh.

 

“I hate you too” I said and we were back to kissing again.

 

Gwen's P.O.V

 

I smiled as I watched them kiss, finally. . .

 

‘My work here is done’ I thought to myself and walked directly inside my room so I can give them some privacy.

Chapter 23 - Avoid Him at all Costs

Finn's P.O.V

 

“She seems like a lovely girl” my mom commented while sitting beside me on the couch. I nodded in agreement. She is a lovely girl, more than that. . .She's beautiful and so sweet. And when we kissed, there was a connection. . .I know we had it. That reminds me, that we didn't had a chance to talk about it. But now that her mother knows, things are going down. For starters, I'm not allowed to see her, as her mother said to me. I know I fucked up, but that's my baby too. Although, that doesn't take the fact that I am indeed an idiot.

 

“How'd you slept?” I asked.

 

“Good, good. . .It is a very comfortable and practical house. Great job”

 

“What did you guys talked about?” I couldn't help it; I need to know. When my mom came back home yesterday, she didn't say anything. She walked quietly passed us and locked herself in the guest room. I couldn't sleep that whole night. I wanted to know every single detail of what my mom did and what she said.

 

“The mother didn't say much. I believe she just wanted me to get the hell out of there as soon as possible. And I don't blame her, I would've done the same”

 

I let go a frustrated sigh and covered my face with both of my hands. My mom patted my back soothingly. “Skyler have been asking for you” I instantly looked at her. “She will most likely come and visit you”

 

“Really!? When?” I asked.

 

“Perhaps next week. . .But she can't know about this” my mom warmed me.

 

“But she wouldn't understand anyway. I mean, she's only seven”

 

“Finn, she's smarter than you think. . .” she said while crossing her arms across her chest.

 

I chuckled. “I know. . .”

 

“Hey guys” said Cameron while plopping down on the couch beside us. After talking some more I invited them to eat something, I mainly did it to clear my head, and stop thinking about Gwen.

 

Gwen's P.O.V

 

“It was amazing” Dani said while sitting next to me on the bed. I nodded and smiled. Her cheeks are flushed and her eyes held a special glint. She was happy. . .“I mean, I thought I hated him, but no, I don't. With that kiss, I felt how everything started making sense. How I felt about Alec in a way I never felt with anyone else. Ever. Thanks Gwen” she said and hugged me. I hugged her back and we lied down together on my bed.

 

“You're welcome. . .I'm so happy for you” I said. “Hey, want to go eat something?” I asked as we both sat up straight.

 

She gave me a look and crossed her arms across her chest. “I just had such a magical moment and all you think is eating?”

 

“Pregnant girl here, I have reasons” I said.

 

“You're using this pregnant card way too much” she rolled her eyes playfully.

 

I laughed. “Oh shut up, I'm sure you would do the same. . .Now let's go”

 

“Fine, but I'll choose the place, there's this restaurant everyone's talking about, and I seriously want to try it” she said and grabbed my hand, dragging me to her car

 

• • •

 

“I heard the food here is delicious” Dani commented while we entered the place. It was very fancy looking, the only thing you could hear where all the people chattering and laughing. The smell of food lingered around the whole building, it made my mouth watered. We walked up to this lady at the door with a black folder on her hand.

 

“Table for two” Dani said. The lady smiled politely and then guided us to a table near a fountain. I sat down and grabbed the menu which I shared with Dani. I couldn't decide, everything sounded so delicious.

 

I looked at a couple in one corner kissing, then a family all eating peacefully, and later I noticed something else. It was a very familiar guy with dark brown hair, with red shirt and loose jeans, with white vans. He was laughing about something and that smile with those dimples made me remember: 

 

Cameron. Philips.

 

And where Cameron is. . .He will be with him too.

 

“No, no, no” I mumbled while covering my face with the menu. Dani furrowed her eyebrows in confusion.

“G, what's wrong?” she asked while following my gaze. Her mouth parted in two and soon we were both hiding behind a menu, earning looks from other people there, but I couldn't care less. The last thing I want is to deal with Finn.

 

“What do we do?” I asked.

 

“I don't know” Dani said.

 

I cautiously looked up and saw Finn sitting down, his mom beside him. It seemed like he felt my gaze, because he looked directly in my eyes. “This can't be happening” I said and quickly hide again. “He-he saw me” I said. 

 

Finn's P.O.V

I can't believe it.

 

She's here. Gwen is here. . .

 

“Dude, she's here” I whispered in Cameron's ear. He looked at the table I pointed and parted his mouth in two.

 

“She's with Dani. Sweet!” he smirked. I gave him a look and he raised his