The Baby Project: Book 1

Chapter 27

Emma's POV

Last night was so much fun. I stayed over Blake's house all day and hung out with his family. My mom came over for dinner to celebrate Nichole with us. It was really nice seeing both of our moms laugh and become friends so quickly. They only asked about my dad once which was good since my mom really didn't want to talk about it. I still have to talk to them about the whole fighting situation. It's obvious that they are going to separate but I just want to know all the details so I'm not surprised when one of them leaves.

I walked into the halls of the school and was immediately met with stares.

These weren't the usual admiration stares though. These were filled with confusion and curiosity. Almost as if they knew something about me and didn't know if it was true or not.

I adjusted the doll in my arms and continued to walk to my locker. I know Angie is behind this. What could she have possibly have said?

"Em" I heard Henry whispered to my right as he came up from behind me and started walking with me

"Henry! Why is everyone staring at me like this?" I asked him hoping he would have some idea

"Word got out about you and Blake. I swear I didn't say anything" Henry said

"I know it wasn't you Henry. It was Angie" I said gritting my teeth

"I mean I guess you guys would've gone public sometime" Henry said trying to spin it to a positive stand point

"I know, I wish we were the ones that told everyone and not this bitch" I sighed reaching my locker

"That's true...hey Em can I ask you something?" Henry asked leaning on the locker next to mine

"Yeah sure anything what's up?" I asked reaching for my health notebook

"Well you see when I went over to Lola's a couple nights ago she mention a guy's name and I'm wondering if you know him" Henry said

"Jack?" I asked closing my locker

"Yes! So you know him?" Henry exclaimed

"I know of him and little bits of pieces of who he is. If you want to know deep description just ask Lola or Blake" I told him giving him a sympathetic smile

"I was going to ask Lola but she probably doesn't even remember mentioning him" Henry said looking past my shoulder

"Hey why don't you mind your own business and stare at something else!" Henry yelled at a group of people across the hall

The group of kids scurried away scared of Henry's outburst. I mean I would be too. He can be scary when he yells like that.

"Thanks Henry, you didn't have to do that" I mumbled thanking him

"Oh but I kinda did. Blake sent me on a mission" Henry said pushing himself off the locker

"What?!" I asked following him down the hallway filled with the stares

"Blake told me to be your 'body guard' in the halls since he can't really protect you" Henry said in a hushed voice making me roll my eyes

"Protect me? This isn't war, this is high school and does Blake not have the balls to protect me himself? No offense to you of course" I said getting annoyed

"Your so annoying come here" Henry groaned dragging me under the staircase so people wouldn't listen in on the conversation

"Listen Emma, Blake is really smart. Blake knows if he is seen with you in the halls or in class sitting next to each other the rumors will be confirmed and your private life wouldn't be private anymore. Now, Blake has asked me to ask you if you were ok with confirming everything and not letting Angie win this battle. He said it's all up to you but he said he really wants to just tell everyone himself." Henry informed me