Just Friends? by Marinette Hart (great books to read txt) 📕

Harry came up to inform us that breakfast was ready. “Let’s go take a shower,” Ivan said getting up. The sun shone perfectly on his light brown chest. I sat up and smiled waiting for him to take me in bridal style like he was doing for the past 9 days. He giggled and picked me up, taking me into the shower. He took his sweatpants off, leaving him in his boxers and I took his shirt off, leaving myself in a bra and panties. Ivan opened my hair and turned on the warm water. We mucked under the shower for 10 minutes before we grabbed the shampoo and applied it on each others heads. His arms snaked around my waist as he stared into my eyes. Leaning forward he crashed his lips on mine.

I turned the shower to ice cold water which hit his body and freaked him out. He hated cold water. I stood there laughing. He snacked the hose out of my hand and placed it on me, making me freak out. I turned the water to warm and he placed the hose back. We wrapped our towels and headed to Ivan’s closet. Ivan chose out grey sweatpants and a white shirt. I chose to wear his grey sweat shirt which covered up to my thighs. “oh my, you look so cute,” he commented as I twirled around. We headed down for breakfast and ate the home made pizza that had been cooked. It was so delicious. The cook here is so good.

 *2 weeks later*

Me and Ivan were laying in bed, cuddling. It was my birthday in 2 hours. I couldn’t wait I was turning 19. I stared at the clock as I desperately waited for the middle and long hand to hit the 12. Which it did after a very long wait. I turned around to Ivan who had fallen asleep without wishing me. Wow! This guy. I want to slap him. But what if he forgot my birthday is today? Nah he wouldn’t. Maybe he would. I grabbed the blanket and clenched it in my chest angrily. What kind of a boyfriend does that to their girlfriend? I hadn’t received any notifications from my friends either. Nor my mum. Did everyone forget? I closed my eyes, trying to forget how bad of a day had happened.

I had just fallen asleep when I woke up to my chest burning. I got out of bed and ran to the bathroom, vomiting my kidneys out. I have had many dizzy spells and vomits in the past few days. I didn’t understand why. I was eating well and taking care of myself. I gaggled my mouth and laid back down on the bed. Suddenly, I started craving ice cream and I couldn’t sleep if I didn’t get it. I rolled around for half an hour before I gave up. I sat up and shook Ivan. “Babe wake up,” I said. “Babe, what’s wrong?” he asked, still sleeping. “Babbeeee,” I wined as I shook him harder. He opened his eyes and grabbed his phone to check the time. “Crys it’s 2am,” he exclaimed. “I know but I really want to eat ice cream,” I sighed. “We’ll get some in the morning,” he said as laid me next to him and closed his eyes.

But I really wanted ice cream. Ivan’s face was next to mine. I turned a bit and stared at his cute sleepy face. I poked his face multiple times trying to annoy him. He grabbed my hand and took it down to his chest. “Babe, I said in the morning. Sleep,” he said. But I wanted it now. I blew in his nose which tickled him. He let me go and I sat back again. “Babe,” I wined. The craving was getting intense and I needed ice cream. I got out of bed and headed to the kitchen to see if there was any ice cream in the kitchen. Sadly, there was none. I walked back up to the room and splashed water on Ivan. “Crys, wtf!” he yelled as his eyes opened wide. “Ivan the craving is really bad, I need ice cream now,” I told. “Craving? You’ve never craved food at night,” he complained. “I don’t know, but we have to get ice cream,” I said. “Alright,” he sighed getting out of bed. He put on his shirt and grabbed his keys.

“Yaaayyy, ice cream. Ice cream!” I sung as we headed to the car. “Careful babe,” he giggled. We drove to the nearest petrol station. I ran inside to see so many options. Ivan walked in slowly behind me. I looked at all the choices and couldn’t decide on which one to get. “Babe, hurry up and choose. I want to sleep,” he winged. “There’s so many. I don’t know which one to get,” I said, looking at him with a sad face. “Which one’s do you want?” he asked. “I want the choc chip, chocolate, vanilla, cookie dough and mint,” I said. He grabbed a box of each and took it to the counter. The guy at the counter quickly scanned them and put them into a plastic bag which was handed to Ivan. I took it out of his hand as we walked back to the car. “Wooaahh, 1, 2, 3 and 4,” I counted. “Four ice cream boxed babe,” is squealed as I held up 4 fingers.

“Happy now?” he giggled. “Yes, yes. Very happy. I love youuuu,” I said smiling wide. Ivan grabbed my neck and pulled it in for a light kiss. “I love you too,” he said, breaking the kiss. I ate the choc chip one in the car and was full. I stored the rest of the ice cream in the freezer and went upstairs back to Ivan. He had fallen asleep very fast. This guy! I laid there feeling a bit nauseous. I got my phone and searched on google, ‘why do I keep feeling nauseous?’. OH MY GOD! The results came up as ‘signs of pregnancy’. I thought of it for a while until I realised that me and Ivan had been having unprotected sex frequently. I turned my phone off and decided to get a pregnancy test early in the morning before Ivan woke up.

 Ivan’s POV:

*10am*

I had woken up to an empty bed. “Crystal!” I called out but there was no response. I got out of bed and checked the bathroom. But she wasn’t there. I walked into her wardrobe and searched for a whole great 10 minutes between her large closet, calling her name. But there was no response. I walked downstairs and saw her coming from the front door. “Babe, where did you go?” I asked as I hugged her. “I went to get you a rose,” she said as she pulled it from behind her. I giggled. “Seriously, you scared me,” I said, kissing her lips. She gave out a little giggle. “Anyways, today, we’re going out for dinner and I have brought you a dress,” I said. “A dress?” she repeated. “Yeah.” “Where, show me,” she impatiently jumped. “You have to cover your eyes,” I said as I put my hands to her eyes.

I slowly walked her up the stairs to my room and took out a hidden box form my closet. “Can I open them now?” she impatiently asked. “Yes you can,” I said as I opened the lid of the box. She walked forward and stared at the red dress. She took it out and held it to her eyes, staring at it with excitement. “It’s so beautiful!” she exclaimed jumping on me. She kissed my lips and hugged the dress. “We’re leaving at 5pm okay,” I said, staring at her in awe. “Okay,” she smiled, still having all her eyes on the dress. “Babe, I have to go see a friend of mine so I don’t know when I’ll be back. Make sure you eat breakfast and take care of yourself,” I instructed. “Aren’t you going to eat with me?” she asked, as her face dropped. “I wish I could but it’s kind of urgent,” I said, rubbing the back of my neck. “eh, it’s fine,” she said. She placed the dress back into the box and took it to her wardrobe. I quickly took a shower and got dressed to head out.

“Babe, I’m leaving,” I called out. She ran out and hugged me. “Take care bby,” she said, kissing my cheek. “You too,” I said kissing her back. I quickly got into my car and drove to Crystal’s birthday party venue. Alina and her other friends were also there. We were planning to throw a surprise birthday party. I walked in to check on the decorations and they were looking splendid. Little did she know that I was going to propose her today too. “Ivan, it looks so great,” Alina exclaimed. “I know right. I hope she likes it,” I said nervously. “She’s going to love it,” she exclaimed. My phone started ringing. It was my dad. “Hey dad,” I said picking up the phone. “Ivan me and Ms Gates are waiting at the airport,” he said. “Oh shoot, I’m on the way dad,” I said, remembering that I had to pick them up. Crystal was dying to see her mum. It was going to be the best birthday she had celebrated.

Crystal’s POV:

Ivan had left for his friend’s house around 11am. It was the perfect time to take the pregnancy test. I went to the bathroom and pissed in a cup. Dipping the pregnancy test, I placed it on the table and waited for the results. I was so nervous. I picked the pregnancy test and it was positive. Oh good grief. How was Ivan going to react? What if he didn’t want the baby? I started shaking out of fear. I told myself that everything was going to be fine as I took deep breaths. I washed my hands and walked out of the bathroom.

I put the pregnancy test in my wardrobe and came back staring at myself in the mirror. I grabbed into my stomach and felt a bit happy. There was a kid inside a kid. I loved babies but I wasn’t sure if I was ready to raise one myself. “So my little one also loves