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"I'M PREGNANT," Willa sputtered, eyes slightly wide as she cradled her small belly bump. A rush of coldness washed over her when she saw him stop dead in his track, the words echoing inside his ears. Her breathing got heavier when he approached her, a look of disbelief etched onto his face.
Ian let out a shaky laugh before shaking his head, "No. T-That's not possible. W-We were careful, Wills." he stammered, his heart hammering inside his chest. His thoughts started to race, making him almost choke on air. He looked at her hands placed on her stomach and averted his gaze towards the wall behind her.
Willa's gaze softened and took a step closer to him, but he stepped back making her heart shatter. "Adrian, love." she said in a soft voice, inching closer till there was a small distance between them. He looked down at his feet, his jaw clenched while trying to prevent his tears coming out. He still couldn't comprehend the news he was given. A baby? What will his family think? How could he be so immature? How will her mother react to the news? He could imagine her probably freaking out and calling him a disappointment.
Blocking the thoughts, he shook his head and closed his eyes. A hand reached out, brushing his hair away from his face before cupping his face. Ian opened his eyes, meeting her face, the kind chocolate brown eyes staring into his. Her bare face was something that he loved. The visible freckles that she used to cover up with makeup, and the small scar under left eye. This side of her was his favorite and he found it so appealing.
Willa gave him a smile, her thumb brushing his stubbled jaw. Ian covered her hand with his as he rested his forehead against hers. He let out another shaky breath before voicing his thoughts, "A-Are you sure you're p-pregnant?" he asked, his voice cracking at the end. Other than feeling fear and doubt, his other side of him also wanted it to be true. He always wanted to be a dad someday, but he never intended to start early as 18 years old. Far from that, Ian wanted to live his life and there was still a lot he wanted to achieve and experience before settling down. But now, hearing the news of expecting a child, he couldn't help but feel a small tingle of excitement rushing into his veins and he was ready to risk it all.
She nodded her head, her eyes tinted with warmth and fondness. "I took a pregnancy test and it was positive, but I also wanted to check in with the doctors." she explained to him, her voice getting smaller. Pressing her lips tight, she looked at her partner with a small smile.
Ian's heart fluttered, his lip twitched upwards unknowingly. "Does your family know?" he asked in a soothing tone. Pulling away from her warmth, he stepped away to give her some space.
Willa slowly nodded her head, "Only my mother knows. She, uh, was the one who brought me to the doctors." she told him, her lips pulling into a downwards frown as she got lost in the memory of her mother taking in the news of her pregnancy.
"Are you mental? How the fuck can you be pregnant at 18 years old? I didn't raise you like this, Willow!" her mother yelled, her raging outburst causing her to flinch.
She lightly scoffed, "She eventually accepted it since there wasn't anything else she could do. She became happy for me, though. At least something good for us after father left." she continued, her arms folded in front of her chest as she stared at nothing in particular.
Ian's stomach clenched, a look of concern on his face. He didn't say anything. He pulled her into his chest, her head resting on his chest as while he rubbed her back comfortably. Her hands hugged his waist and she sighed, her body engulfing into his warm frame as he held her close. "It's gonna be okay. We're gonna be okay, Wills." he repeated in her ears like a mantra, his gentle tone making shivers down her spine as she closed her eyes, listening to his heart beat.
"I'm g-gonna be a dad. That's-" he choked back a cry, his tears welling in his eyes before rolling down his cheeks, the drops falling on Willa's hair, making her pull away but her hands were still on his waist. Her throat closed up and looked at him with so much love and adoration. She sniffed, wiping his tears away before pulling in into a kiss. His hand drifted to hold the side of her neck as his thumb caressed her jaw. His fingers delved into her hair, his kisses soft and slow.
"I love you." he mumbled against her lips, making her simper. Her cheeks were tented pink, the warm feeling in her body growing, the words lingering in her mind. They were gonna be okay, even though they both knew it was gonna be hard. It was them against the world, and Ian didn't need anyone else.
