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

Cameron stood up, “I am with you” he said, which made me smile. The others stay a moment in silence.

“Ugh, fine, what is your plan you asshole” Shawn said with a smile. The others stood up from the couch.

“You're still a jerk, but you're also our friend. So count me in” said Jacob.

“With me too” Jack said as well.

“Thanks guys, this really means—”

“Dude, we really don't have time for your cheesiness if you plan on getting your girl back” Cameron said patting me on the back. I chuckled, nodding in agreement.

“Alright, alright. . .Here is what we will do”

Gwen's P.O.V

When Dani and I were ready and prepared to already leave for Prom, my mom and dad decided that it would be ‘lovely’ to bombard us with the Camera's flashes. My brother couldn't be Dani's date for Prom like she originally wanted since 1) He didn't want to encounter Miss Jacobs; they didn't have a good past when he was in my High School. and 2) He procrastinated too much so now he had to work on this massive project due in two days. Isn't he the brightest? But still, he didn't want Dani to go alone, so he allowed her to get a date. ‘Nothing romantic’, she said. And she better not getting her hands all over her date, I've been wanting her to date my brother for years. But he was still with us in the living room, admiring Dani's beauty. I smiled as he talked to her, his eyes lighting up when she replied. 

“Gwen, a picture!” my mom said. I smiled, and then Dani came along. “Oh my, God, you girls look beautiful!” my mom squealed. Dani and I laughed.

“Alright, guys, we gotta go” I said.

Dani grabbed my hand and we went out the door, but a car parked in front of our house caught my attention. The someone got out of the car. Well, not just anyone. . .

“Is that—” I trailed off, Dani let go a heavy sigh.

“Yup, that's him”

“Gwen” Finn said while walking towards me. I stayed motionless in place, not being able to utter a word. I forgot how handsome he looked. And why the hell is he wearing a tux?

“F-Finn” I stuttered, my voice weak. I felt how my legs were quivering like jell-o.

“You look. . .So beautiful” he said, but Dani got in front of me.

“Listen, Harries, cut the act, what the hell are you doing here? Don't you see that we're in a hurry?” Finn scratched the back of his head, but he never broke eye contact with me.

“I came to talk to Gwen. . .”

“We don't have time for—”

“Dani, is okay. I am done with running away” I said cutting her off. She had wide eyes and parted her mouth in two, totally shocked with my response. Finn's eyes lit up but he shouldn't be happy at all about this. . .But dammit, I haven't realized how much I missed him. I missed him so damn much. My hands are itching to caress his face. My lips are craving his. And I just want to have one of his tight and warm hugs.

“Don't feel too happy. I'm just tired of hiding. So if you want to say something. Just say it so we can get it over with” I said and crossed my arms across my chest. He sighed and gently grabbed both of my arms to move me one step to the right, so he can be without Dani on the way.

“I am sorry—”

I huffed, rolling my eyes. His apologies mean nothing at this point.

“Please, baby, don't interrupt” he said smiling. My heart flutter with just him calling me that. I haven't noticed how much I missed him calling me that either.

“I am sorry for making the mistakes that I did. I'm sorry for hurting you the way I did. I am so fucking sorry that right now you're thinking that I'm the most conceited son of a bitch to step a foot on this damn world. I was a jerk and a selfish asshole, and I know that you're hating me right now. But if you could just know how much I suffered these past weeks without you. . .I was lost. I was broken as well. . .In my mind I kept thinking how much I've hurt the one thing that has made me genuinely happy. I kept thinking the sad reality that you are strong enough to move on and forget me. That was my biggest fear, Gwen: That you would forget me”

My mind was puzzled; I didn't know what to think. . .I didn't know what to say nor do. I was standing there like a fool.

“I know that I messed up, but if you could just give me one last chance to prove to you that what we had mattered. I miss you so damn much, you took away my heart and I don't want it back. You made me smile, laugh, cry. Gwen, you made me fucking cry that day you walked away from me. . .”

“Finn. . .You're making things more complicated. . .” I said, finally finding my voice. He took a long breath, before grabbing my arms, caressing the top of them with his thumb.

“Please, Gwen. Let me prove to you that what we had was real. In fact, can I take you to Prom?”

“Finn—”

“Please, Gwen” his pleading eyes were killing me, but I had to look down at the ground to avoid his penetrating gaze. Those hypnotizing eyes still make me go weak. He brought my chin up for me to face him. His lips just mere inches from mine. “Gwen” he whispered, leaning closer.

“I can't do this right now. . .” I said, pulling away. His face fell, and I felt how my own heart was being ripped off my chest all over again. “Finn, I really have to go” I said and grabbed Dani's hand, dragging her to the car.

“Gwen!” Finn screamed after me. I turned around and stared at him one last time.

I love him. . .

I miss him. . .

I need him. . .

But is not right to keep hurting each other even more. I don't want to start a relationship with him if he will lie the moment things get complicated. I am looking for someone that is not going to walk away the moment things don't turn out the way they were planned. I want someone that wants to be with me without the fear of feeling embarrassed of people seeing us together.

I got into the passenger's seat and buckled in, not once looking back—if I dare to look back, I just know I will throw down the drain everything I just said and run to his arms, never letting go. I would forgive him and everything would be okay.

But I can't do that. . .

He needs to move on and forget me. Just like I'm trying to do. But, every time he appears, my mind goes elsewhere and my thoughts get all jumbled in my head. My heart starts beating and my hands start craving his touch. Every time he appears, it makes me crazy.

The first time I saw him, he got me under his spell. He said the right things and used his ‘magic’ for me to fall for him. Then I hated him and believed he was the biggest asshole. Then I loved him and never wanted him to leave me. My mind and heart are exhausted. I just don't know what to think or what to do. I want to rest and heal my already shattered heart. He lied to me, and at first it was hard to believe it, but in some way, he was protecting me. Yeah, in a twisted way, he kind of was—or this is just me already losing it—what hurt me the most is the way he talked about us. How it showed that I was nothing but a ‘fan’ and that this baby was someone else's. Saying those things, made me believe that it was clear that he was lying just to protect himself. And to top it all if, he was hiding it from me for months. He knew the shit storm was coming. He knew that his fans were not going to let it go. He didn't clear things up and basically gave them a free pass to torment me.

That was how he broke me.

That was how he gave up on me.

He made it seem like he didn't care, all he wanted was to keep his fame and reputation intact. Not looking back at him hurt me so much. But then again, seeing his dazzling blue eyes will make me forget everything and go back to him. I can't do that; he can't do that either. We're both in constant pain and it's not fair.

I felt Dani's delicate hand hold mine, which made me bring my attention back to her. “Are you okay?” she asked. I wasn't sure anymore. I want to say yes, just to reassure her, but I also don't want to lie and pretend—I've done that a lot lately. I nodded anyway, not only because I want her not to worry—she deserves to have a careless night as well—but also because we would be late, and talking about my problems is not something I want to at the moment. I have to move on, period. He lost his chance and blew it. . .It will take some time to forget him, I know, but with time my heart will heal. With time, I will think clearly about what I want, what I truly need. Drama and heartbreak is not included.

“Let's go” I forced a smile. She didn't buy it, but also understood that I wasn't in the mood to answer any further questions.

She started the engine and we left.

Finn's P.O.V

I saw her walk away. I was in total pain on every step she took to get away from me. Watching from afar dug an even deeper hole in my heart. I stayed there, and rubbed my face with both of my hands. I felt a light pat on my shoulder. I tilt my head sideways just to see Cameron with an apologetic look on his face. “I am sorry, Finn”

“No, that's not the end of the plan, Cam” I said, smiling. He furrowed his eyebrows in confusion.

“You really don't know how to accept a no, right?” he asked, which made me laugh. I shook my head in amusement and crossed my arms across my chest, grinning.

“By now, you should know me better than that, my dear friend” I replied and went back to the car. “Shawn, did you bring your guitar?” I asked. He nodded and smiled widely, already knowing his respective part of the plan. “And Jack, do you have the camera?” I asked to make sure. They nodded. Cameron still had a confused look.

“What are you going to do?” he asked.

“The right thing”

Gwen's P.O.V

You could hear the loud music blasting through the stereo. Dani held her date's arm, but never left my side. We got in together and walked together. Through the whole way to our table, people were staring at me, but I tried to shake it off. I gulped the lump in my throat nervously though, because I was afraid that due to so much attention, I would trip and fall, making a fool out of myself. But Dani had a reassuring smile the whole time, letting me know that everything would be alright. So I relaxed and kept walking, always focused on my steps, just in case.

When we got to the table, we sat down. Dani kept chatting with some people while I was quietly there, sitting shyly with nothing to talk about. I don't mind though, I know that Dani has always been the talkative-and-social kind of girl. I was always the