Fine Line

24

Chase.

"I can't believe you two are having a baby," Evan says sipping on his drink.

"It's like weird I'm gonna miss you guys," Landon says

"I know, I will miss the cousin trio." Shaking my head leaning on Landon for support.

"So, Landon how do you feel about being a senior this coming up year?" looking at him

"I'm ready, but I'm not ready for Aurora to leave because she helps me a lot with my stuff." He laughs

We are waiting on the others outside and there are no more seats. Evan and Landon tried to get a guy to get up but he wouldn't budge. I'm fine standing up, but I did twist my ankle walking here cause I'm a klutz.

"Where are Carter and Carson?" Evan looks around.

"Hell I don't know, but they need to hurry I have to pee."

We finally get to sit down at the restaurant, but Landon walked me to the bathroom because he doesn't trust people a lot. As we head back to the table, Carson, and Carter finally joined us.

"Bad news, Tanner, Max, and Olivia got stuck in traffic and they do not know how long they are going to be so they said just go ahead and eat." Carson laughs

"Fine by me, I'm eating for two anyways." Opening the menu.

The guys ordered a beer and I got a lemonade. The waitress came back, with a huge smile on her face. "The owner said your whole table bill is on the house."

"Oh nice, he loves the Badgers big fan?" Evan smirks

"No, he is a big fan of the lady." She smiles "says he knows her from the past."

The boys give a weird look. "We need to meet this guy because our girl is happily engaged to our buddy we need to have a few words." Landon cracks his knuckles

"Down boy, I'll get him for you." The woman walks away.

As the tall guy comes over to us, having a huge smirk on his face. "Daughter, it's been forever."

Oh my god, I have to get out of here. No, I can not be here no, no. "Get me out of here now."

"No, please Elizabeth."

Evan and Landon help me out of the booth. My father thinks after all these years a free meal would make me want to stay here and talk. No, I hate this shit I can't do this at all the stress is going to be way too much.

"I go by Chase now."

I fumble with my phone, going to Tanner contact.

me;

baby, I need you please we are leaving going to the house

him;

Okay I will tell Max to head back, did someone hurt you?

something wrong with the baby?

me;

the baby is fine... I saw my father.

Tanner.

I stare at the text message, her father oh fuck no. As I tell Max about it and he quickly turns around. I can't even imagine what she is thinking right now..we are two weeks away from graduation...we have a bunch of stuff to get done before we get our careers done, and we have baby doctor's appointments.

"I think this is just her luck you know, her dad coming around he has been here the whole time," Olivia shakes her head.

"I can not wait until we do not have to deal with any of that," I say looking out the window.

As we get to the house, Landon, Evan, Carson, Carter, and Chase were sitting on the porch. I really am going to miss having the guys around. Everyone is leaving and going their separate ways. I could actually fucking cry.

"There is my babies." I say smiling

"aw shit man, here I am." Evan laughs

I hug Evan, patting his back.

"I meant my fiance and my baby." Shaking my head going to Chase kissing her belly then her.

"Can you believe that shit, my dad has been here in town for god knows how long and owns that restaurant. He doesn't even say anything or does..my god I am pissed," She groans running her hands through her hair.

"Calm down mama," Olivia smiles "Your dad is an ass for not saying anything but how bad would it be if you let one good parent in your life?"

"I mean she could be right babe,' wrapping my arms around her belly.

"The thing is, where do I fucking start hey it's been like fifteen years or more but would you come to watch me graduate. Also, I am pregnant with your grandchild who I am having with my fiance who I've been dating for not even a year."

"You said yes, do not bring me into this," I laugh shaking my head "plus didn't hear you complaining when we made our baby."

That earned a playful smack to the head, she so rude when she does that.

"I think it's badass your dad wants to try, that is more than your mother has ever done," Carson says between sips of his beer.

"We don't know though just yet, I might talk to him when I'm ready but I'm not ready." Chase confession

"And no one will push you." Evan says softly

"I really do love you guys, you are all my family."

"Chase, your hormones are acting up." Carter laughs

"You guys don't have to deal with it for another nine months." I joke

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