Mount Olympus [7]

Jackie

I nod, "I know you won't."

Nic

I open my eyes and glance down at her stomach, resting my chin on her shoulder and thinking as I run my thumb over it.

Jackie

I let him, keeping my eyes closed.

Nic

I look at her, deciding on a few things, "You're going to finish the school year, right? Or most of it. It's only a few more months. No one would know. I-I don't want you to stop something you're good at, risk your future." I'll do that.

Jackie

I nod, "Yeah. I'm gonna keep going to school most of the time depending on how I'm feeling." And this already risked my future.

Nic

I study her, "I-I'll get a job and take care of the money and stuff. You just take it easy."

Jackie

I open my eyes and study him before nodding.

Nic

I nod and kiss her cheek, resting my temple against hers.

Jackie

I hesitate before taking his hand and heading to the couch.

Nic

I follow her, bottling up all my shock and emotion for a later time. Don't give her the wrong impression. Don't let her think that you're scared sh*tless like you are. Be supportive and strong. That's what is needed right now.

Jackie

I sit down, a hand on my stomach.

Nic

I sit beside her and keep holding one of her hands, staying close.

Jackie

I sigh, thinking deeply.

Nic

I look at her, studying her, "You okay?"

Jackie

I hesitate, "Are we gonna raise the baby?"