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Always Be My Baby	By : GetYourShineOn Category: -Misc Cartoons > Het - Male/Female Views: 2736 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0
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Sharon's alarm clock went off at 7 AM, just like it did every morning she had school. She hated the sound of it more and more each day. She wished she would never hear it again. Of course, it didn't help that she was feeling sick to her stomach right now. In fact, that's how she had felt every morning for the past month. It often included vomiting as well. At first, she thought it was a stomach virus. This earned her another week off from school. But when her symptoms didn't go away after that period of time, she figured it was just due to all the stress she had been under. Probably a combination of losing Alden and senior-itis. Her mom always did tell her that stress could take a physical toll on your body. That might explain why she still hadn't seen any sign of her period as well.
Unless... she looked at herself in her vanity mirror and placed a hand over her stomach. It was something that occurred to her before, but she kept dismissing it. Could she possibly be...?
"No!" She stopped herself from even finishing that thought. "There's no way that kind of thing could happen to me when Alden isn't even around to help me out. I mean, haven't I been through enough with the 2 years of torture my braces brought me? Not to mention all the crap Nina's put me through over the years. I think I've been punished enough for the next 30 lifetimes. There's no way the universe could hate me that much!"
She continued getting ready, then got dressed. She put on a pair of jeans and noticed just how snug they were on her.
"Of course I gained weight with all the stress-eating I've been doing. Maybe I should go on a diet..."
But then she thought better of that plan. She remembered what happened the last time she tried dieting. It was her Freshmen year, back when Dion was a senior at Elkford High. Sharon was Dion's model for the school fashion show. Nina was in the fashion show too, but was jealous that Sharon got to wear a nicer outfit than her. As a result, she made a comment which made Sharon super insecure about her weight. Plus, Sharon was also busy trying to impress Daryl Donaldson, who turned out to be a jerk anyway. So she ended up going on a crash diet which resulted in her fainting on the runway while modeling Dion's fabulous dress. Yet another humiliating event on her record. She knew Alden would never want her to hurt herself like that again.
Her jeans weren't nearly as snug as her bra was, though.
"Guess they must still be growing." She thought. "Definitely not a bad thing!"
When she tried adjusting her bra to make it more comfortable, she touched one of her breasts. It was so tender, she cringed. She then felt the other one, which was just as sore. Growing pains, maybe? She shrugged it off and continued getting dressed. She slipped a white cap-sleeved baby-doll top with pink polka dots on and wore pink sneakers to match it. Her hair was in its usual current style.
Right as Sharon was about to go downstairs for breakfast, the nauseous feeling in her stomach rose up to her throat. Oh no! It was happening again! She ran into the bathroom and threw up. When she finished and flushed the toilet, she heard a knock on the door.
"Sharon, honey?" She heard Helen's voice ring out. "Are you throwing up again?"
"I'm fine, mom." Sharon said as she exited the bathroom.
Helen pushed Sharon's bangs back and felt her forehead, then her cheek.
"You're very pale and sweaty. Maybe you should stay home from school today?"
"No!" The blonde teenager protested. "I already missed enough school this semester and I'm starting to fall behind. Aren't you the one who told me this year was the most important one to colleges? Besides, it's Friday. I'll have the entire weekend to rest."
"I just don't want you to push yourself too much. Your health is important too."
"I'm sure it's just senior-itis. Plus, all the other trauma in my life I've had to deal with recently. You're the one who always talks about the physical effects stress can have on your body."
"All the more reason you shouldn't push yourself too hard." Helen sighed. "All right, go to school if you feel you're up to it. But promise me you'll see the school nurse if you start to feel really sick?"
"Ok, I will."
Sharon had some plain toasted bread in an attempt to settle her stomach. Though she really felt like she could go for a pineapple pizza right now. And some french fries dipped in mayonnaise. A veggie dog with ketchup and mustard sounded great right now too. She wasn't sure why she was craving all these foods during breakfast.
When it was time for lunch at school, Sharon grabbed pretty much any food that didn't contain meat and put it on her tray. She joined Maria, Connor and Alyson at their table.
Connor took a look at Sharon's tray and raised an eyebrow. "I guess your stomach is finally feeling better?"
"Yeah, I'm starving! Everything just looked super appealing to me, so I grabbed it all." She replied as she happily dipped a fry in mayo and ketchup together and stuffed it into her mouth. "I'm mostly just feeling nauseous in the morning. I think I'm just dreading all the work I have to do for school. Plus, it's still sad to not see Alden here everyday."
"It's not just the mornings though." Maria commented. "When Alyson and I slept over at your house last weekend, you spent half the night in the bathroom praying to the porcelain God."
Sharon shrugged. "You were both giving yourselves pedicures at the same time. The fumes from the acetone were bothering me."
"But you give yourself manicures and pedicures all the time." Alyson pointed out. "It's never been an issue before. And what was up with you running to the bathroom when the popcorn was ready?"
"Again, the smell was getting to me."
"Sharon Spitz bothered by the smell of popcorn?" Connor questioned. "Sharon, that's your favorite food. The one thing you refuse to share? Since when was the smell ever a problem for you?"
"Since now, I guess." She replied with a sigh. "I think I'm just going through a growth spurt like Adam did at my age. I am still growing in certain areas." She didn't want to outright mention her boobs since Connor was there."My appetite is changing just like his did."
"You also cried for about an hour after we watched A Walk To Remember." Maria said.
"Is that really anything new for me? I've always been sensitive like that. Besides, it's a really sad movie. And it made me think of Alden."
Sharon was starting to get annoyed by all the questions her friends were firing at her. She felt like she was being interrogated. She was almost finished eating anyway, so she came up with an excuse to leave.
"Listen, I should get to study hall before my next class starts. I really need to catch up on some schoolwork. I'll see you guys later." She picked up her tray and left. Connor followed suit.
"I should get going as well. Gibson wanted to meet up with me briefly to discuss a project we're working on for the science club."
When Connor left, Alyson and Maria were alone. As they finished their meals, Alyson decided to say what's been on her mind.
"So Maria, I'm really worried about Sharon. It's not just this stomach thing she has. But do you see the way she's eating now? When has she ever eaten that much? She's not Adam. She's a tiny girl. And she's been more weepy than usual. Do you think she might be..."
Maria's eyes widened as she let out a gasp. She knew exactly what Alyson was getting at.
"I don't know. I mean, I guess it's possible. She did sleep with Alden right before he died."
"Well, I hope for her sake she isn't. Poor Sharon has enough going on in her life. This would just make everything 10 times worse."
"Agreed. Let's pray she's not."
The 4 friends had chemistry later that day. Alyson and Maria were partners, while Sharon was Connor's partner. But it was really difficult for Sharon to be in that class right now. All the chemical smells were getting to her. She was feeling sick to her stomach again. Maybe it was a bad idea to eat as much as she did for lunch. Suddenly, she could feel all that food rising to her throat...
She raised her hand frantically. "Mr. Melamed? Can I please be excused?"
Mr. Melamed sighed. "Let me guess, Ms. Spitz. Is it your stomach again?"
She nodded.
"You know, Ms. Spitz, you really shouldn't come to school if you're sick. Think of the other students here. Not to mention your TEACHERS. Do you think we can afford to catch..."
"Please!" Sharon begged, interrupting him. "I might blow chunks right here..."
"Go ahead." He said as he gestured towards the door and sighed. He certainly didn't want that kind of mess in his classroom!
Sharon ran out of the room with her hand over her mouth. Connor looked confused. Maria and Alyson shot each other concerned glances. They knew they needed to talk to their friend now.
Maria raised her hand. "Mr. Melamed? I had a jumbo soda for lunch and now I really have to pee!"
Alyson also raised her hand. "Me too!"
Mr. Melamed sighed for the third time. "Go right ahead, ladies. And you might want to check on your friend while you're in there. Make sure she's ok."
"Thank you!" Both girls cried out simultaneously as they ran out of the classroom.
"I can't wait until retirement..."
When Alyson and Maria got to the girl's bathroom, they could hear just how sick Sharon was.
"You ok, Sharon?" Alyson asked, as she approached the closed door of the stall.
"If losing everything I had for lunch to the toilet qualifies as ok, then yep. I'm great."
"I'll take that as a no." Maria responded.
When Sharon flushed the toilet and emerged from the stall, she took a look at herself in the mirror. Her damp blonde bangs were plastered to her forehead. And she was so sweaty, her makeup was running down her face.
"God, I look like hell. Though that's nothing compared to how I feel."
"Look, Sharon..." Maria started out. "Alyson and I were talking earlier. Do you think you could be pregnant?"
The young blonde looked down. "I don't know. But... I'm late..."
"How late exactly?"
"Well, I was supposed to have my period the week of my birthday. That was back in September. Now it's almost November. Considering the date from that night in the cottage, well, the math adds up..."
"There could be several other reasons why you're late though." Alyson chimed in. "Stress is a big factor."
"She's right." Maria agreed. "If anyone is under a lot of stress right now, it's you. I mean, I know you're still grieving for Alden. Plus, we're all seniors now. We have more school work, we have to apply for colleges, we have to think about our internships. Not to mention mid-terms are coming up. Even I'm feeling stressed."
"Yeah." Sharon said, sighing in relief. "That's what I was thinking."
"Besides" Alyson added. "You're very responsible and so was Alden. So I'm sure you guys used protection, right?"
Sharon looked away, too ashamed to make eye contact with either of her friends. That told them all they needed to know.
"Oh my God..."
"Sharon!" Maria exclaimed. "How could you be so stupid?"
"I don't know!" She shouted as tears began falling from her eyes. "We were just so caught up in the moment. In the whole evening, really. It was all so perfect. So romantic. We were a little bit tipsy from drinking wine too. And when I realized we had unsafe sex, I was a little worried this could happen. But then Alden told me he would be there for me and the baby if it did. He said he'd take care of me. He even offered to marry me. I never, in a million years, thought he wouldn't be around to keep his promise. I never thought he would die the night after we had our first time together." Sharon started sobbing hard.
Maria and Alyson both hugged her.
"Shh, it's ok." Maria whispered as she stroked Sharon's golden hair. "I'm sorry I came down so hard on you just now. It's not entirely your fault. Alden should have been more careful too. And if he were alive, I'd yell at him for not wrapping it up. But you do need to find out for sure if you are."
"I'll tell you what." Alyson offered. "There's a women's clinic I go to for my birth control pills. They could do a blood test to see if you're pregnant. And they should be able to give you your results the same day. I can drive you there after school."
"Really? You'd do that for me?"
"Of course. Oh, I do have to drive Connor to his archery lesson. But I'll take you to the clinic right from there. And don't worry, Connor doesn't have to know. We can keep it between us girls."
"I'll go with you guys." Maria offered. "Oh, wait. I have volleyball practice after school. Coach won't like it if I miss because we have that tournament next week." Then the raven-haired girl shook her head. "You know what? This is more important! I'll come up with an excuse to ditch practice."
"No!" The blonde beauty insisted. "Just because my life is probably over, doesn't mean yours should be too. Go to practice."
"First of all, don't say that. You might not even be pregnant. Second of all, are you sure?"
"Positive. I'll only feel worse if you miss an important practice for me. Besides, I'll have Alyson there for support. So I'll be fine."
"Call me as soon as you find out the results."
"Ok."
After school let out, Sharon waited by Alyson's car. She had on a denim jacket similar to the one she wore in 9th grade, but a little longer. Connor and Alyson both approached her.
"Hey Sharon." Connor greeted her. "What are you doing here?"
"Sharon has a doctor's appointment I'm taking her to after I drop you off."
"Is everything ok, Sharon?" Connor asked, sounding concerned.
"She's just going for a check-up. Right, Sharon?"
"Yeah..."
Great, now Alyson was lying to Connor for her! She felt terrible about this.
She climbed into the backseat while Connor got in on the passenger's side. Alyson's started to get into the driver's seat, but stopped.
"Crap! I think I left my history book in my locker. I need it for a test I have on Monday. Sorry guys. I'll be right back."
The brunette teenager slammed the door and ran back into the high school building, leaving Sharon and Connor alone in her car.
"So, Sharon..." Connor started out. "How have you been holding up?"
"About as well as can be expected, I guess."
"I miss Alden too, you know."
"I think we all do. He was a great friend to us all and such a staple to our group throughout high school. It's not fair that he doesn't get to be here for our Senior year with us. He worked so hard in school. He deserved to graduate."
"Well, I just wanted to let you know I'm here if you need to talk. You can call me up anytime. And since we live right across the street from each other, you can come over and knock on my door too. I know we don't talk or hang out as much as we used to. For the last couple of years, I've always been busy with Alyson and you were always busy with Alden. I know it might feel like we're drifting apart sometimes. But I won't let that happen. I still care about you. I always will."
Sharon sniffled and started to cry. "You know how Alden and I were away at his cottage for our anniversary the night before he died?"
"Yeah."
"Well, I lost my virginity to him that night."
"Oh, wow. Sharon, I'm sorry. I'm sure losing Alden was so much harder after sharing that kind of experience with him." Connor put his hand behind his head. He looked uncomfortable. "Look, Sharon. Maybe you should talk to Maria or Alyson about this? I know I said you can talk to me if you need to. And I meant it. But this just sounds like something you should be talking to another girl about. You and Alyson will have a chance to talk after she drops me..."
"Connor, I think I'm pregnant."
"Oh." Then his eyes widened in horror. "Oh no..."
Sharon was crying hard now. Connor got out of the passenger's side and slid into the backseat with Sharon so he could comfort her. He gave her a hug.
"What makes you so sure that you are?"
"Well, you saw how much I ate for lunch today. And how I ran out of the chemistry lab puking before. I felt sick because I couldn't stand all those smells. Even the smell of popcorn makes me sick now! And of course this "stomach bug" has lasted way longer than it should. I'm more than a little late..." She looked at Connor's face and hoped he understood what she meant. He did. "Oh, and I know I've always been emotional, but I've been such a basket case lately. Like last night, I caught a rerun of the Friends series finale. And I cried like crazy over it! Even though I've been fine watching it in the past. I better avoid any episode of Dawson's Creek while I'm feeling like this..."
Connor didn't say anything. Just hugged Sharon and let her continue to cry.
"Anyway, that's the real reason Alyson is taking me to the doctor. Not for a checkup. She was just covering for me. You guys have never kept secrets from each other before and I don't want to be the reason you start now. I mean, you didn't even keep the camp out story about me wetting my sleeping bag a secret from her. I can't believe I almost threw out our whole friendship over that! When you were actually the one who had a better reason to be mad at me after the "rubber cockroach in the shower" prank I pulled on you. God, I was such a bitch!" She started hyperventilating.
"Shh, don't even think about that right now. Did you and Alden..." She knew what Connor wanted to ask, but could tell he was uncomfortable.
"No, we didn't use anything. Go ahead, lecture me about how stupid and irresponsible I was."
"I'm not gonna lecture you, Sharon. That's clearly not what you need right now."
Just then, Alyson came back. She was confused to see Connor and Sharon both sitting in the back, when Connor always sat up front with her.
"What's going on?" She asked.
"I told him the truth about why you're driving me to the doctor. I just don't want you to have to keep a secret from Connor for my sake. And he's been my best guy friend since we were babies. So I'm ok with him knowing about this."
Alyson gave an understanding nod. "Well, I'm ready to go now. So Connor, let's get you to your archery lesson before you're late."
"No." Connor stated. "I'm gonna skip that today. I'm going with you and Sharon."
"No, Connor." Sharon responded. "Please don't do that. I already told Maria not to miss volleyball practice for this. I don't want you changing your plans for me either."
"It's ok. I can afford to miss one class. You know I'm just doing it for fun. You're like a sister to me, Sharon. And you've always been there for me. You were right by my side the entire time when I got my acupuncture injections. You kept me company in the waiting room several times when I've visited my allergist. So please, just let me be here for you this time."
Sharon nodded her head and sniffled. Despite everything she had been through in her life, she knew she was blessed to have such incredible friends, She couldn't believe she once considered Alyson to be the enemy.
After filling out what felt like a million forms, Sharon was taken into the back to see one of the clinic doctors. This left Connor and Alyson alone in the waiting room. It was pretty boring, so the 2 of them held hands and started making out. They stopped when an older woman who was sitting right next to them cleared her throat.
"Maybe we should cool it before everyone thinks I'm the one who's here for a pregnancy test." Alyson suggested.
"Well, if you were, I'd be right here by your side too. And support you no matter what. You know that, right?"
"I do." She said with a smile. "I just can't believe this is happening to Sharon. Out of all people."
"I know. It feels so bizarre to be waiting to find out if one of my best friends is having a baby at age 17."
"Do you think she'll keep the baby if she is?"
"I don't know. I think there's a good chance. It would be her last connection to Alden. I think that's gonna play a big role in her decision."
"I feel really bad for Sharon. Alden is the one who should be here in the waiting room, instead of us. And I know he would have if he were alive. But he's not even around for her to talk to. I can't imagine how she must be feeling right now."
After a while, the teenage couple started looking through the magazines spread throughout the waiting room. They mostly just gave each other quizzes to pass the time. When Sharon came back out to them, they could see just how distressed she was.
"So what did the doctor say?" Alyson asked.
Sharon shrugged. "It'll be about an hour before they can tell me my results. I don't know what I'm gonna do if it's positive..."
Connor and Alyson looked at each other. They both knew the perfect way to distract her.
"So Sharon" Connor said. "Alyson and I were about to take this "How much do you know about Friends?" quiz we found in this magazine. I know how much you love Friends, so I think this would be perfect for you."
"Ok." She gave a small smile, knowing she definitely needed to take her mind off of whether she was pregnant or not.
Sharon ended up getting a perfect score of 100%. It was no surprise considering that she had seen every episode several times. She and Alden used to watch it together when they just felt like simply hanging out and watching tv. She missed that so much.
After the 3 friends spent some time taking a few mindless personality quizzes, the doctor who did the blood test on Sharon came out and approached her. She was a woman in her mid-40s with glasses and platinum blonde hair pulled back in a bun. She was carrying a clipboard.
"Sharon Spitz?" She called out.
"Yes?" Sharon replied.
"We have your results. Why don't you come back into my office so I can go over them with you in private?"
Sharon looked at Connor and Alyson and shook her head. "These are my friends. Anything you have to tell me can be said in front of them."
"Are you sure?"
Sharon nodded. "I am."
"Very well." The doctor said. She looked down at the paper on the clipboard.
Connor grabbed Sharon's right hand, while Alyson took her left hand. They all knew this moment could change her life forever...
Aaand... here we go with another cliffhanger! Hope you enjoyed this chapter. Stay tuned to find out if Sharon is pregnant with Alden's child!
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