Mount Olympus [7]

Nic

I watch Jackie go before getting a strange tingling in the back of my head, like I usually do when something is about to happen. Confused, I look at Jace and just wait for Jackie to come back.

Jackie

I slide on the top of the counter, "I'm pregnant."

Her eyes widen, "You have to be kidding me..." she whispers.

I shake my head, "I-I'm not sure, but...but I can feel it. An extra life. It's just...not normal."

She swallows, "I swear to god--"

"don't hurt him," I intturupt, "You already made it clear you diddnt want it to happen."

Nic

Jace sighs and bites his lip, bored. I look away and focus on the room, sighing.

"You did use protection, right?" he whispers, studying me.

"Jae, I'd rather not talk about that aspect of my life with you," I sigh. "You may be my brother, but it's still strange."

Jackie

I start to feel a little dizzy and my stomach starts acting up. I swallow and she sighs, grabbing my wrist and leading me through the living room and to the bathroom, "Just let it out," She says as we walk. I shake my head, "I-I'm fine."

She shakes her head as well, "No, your not."

Nic

Oh no... No. This can't be. I stand when I see Rayah lead Jackie through the living room, looking green in the face. Without hesitation I follow, Jace coming soon after me.

Jackie

We get to the bathroom and Rayah waits for me to do it, sighing. I don't, not allowing myself to, even though I really want to.

She studies me, "Jackie, that's not good for you. Let it out."

I shake my head, "Rayah, I'm fine."

She sighs, glancing around before taking out her phone and showing me a picture she found on Facebook. Right when I see it, I double over and cough. Shit.

Nic

I push past Rayah as gently as I can and drop behind Jackie, wrapping an arm comfortingly around her stomach. Not knowing what to say, I stay silent and watch her.

Jackie

"I-It's nothing," I tell him, "J-Just got dizzy."

"PSH," Rayah chuckles, "Yeah...that's why. Your horrible at lying."

Nic

I look at Rayah, my limbs tingling slightly, "Just shut up, please. I know."

Jackie

She raises an eyebrow and walks out, me sitting back on my heels as I wipe my mouth.

Nic

Jace follows his girlfriend and I look back at Jackie, grabbing her a towel and some mouthwash.

Jackie

I use them before swallowing and standing, sighing.

Nic

I stand up when she does and stay close, "I-it is what I think, right?"

Jackie

I nod, "Yeah," I say in a whisper.

Nic

I nod and keep an arm around her stomach, kissing the back of her head and closing my eyes, "W-we'll figure things out. I won't leave you."