No More Us

"Don't you know?"

"Know what?" I ask then she scoots over close to me and speak lowly.

"This campus....hates lgbtq people."

"What do you mean...hate them?"

"Like, strong hate. They're nothing but straight couples in this campus."

"Everyone can't be like tha-"

"Luck they drove couples out before. A gay couple 2 weeks ago, a lesbian couple 3 days ago."

"How have I not...heard of this?"

"I don't know how you haven't. It's been spread across campus Luck..."

I become speechless, I have no feedback.

"The lesbian couple, the football team raped them and a certain group strictly for driving out everything but straight couples, drove them out of the campus. Humiliated them on their way out."

"O-Oh god...But you're quote on quote "a crazy bitch" so how is that stopping your relationship with Haley?"

"Believe me, they couldn't have messed with me. It's just....."

"Haley...."

"I respect her parents Luck...so I can't put Haley's rep and safety at risk..."

"So now what? You're just gonna-"

"There's nothing I can do Luck!" she pause for a bit. "She's gonna have to find a guy maybe...But during our time here...there's no more 'us'."

"Well, she still said she's taken so I don't think she wants to move on to someone else."

"Hmm..."

"And you?"

"I'm perfectly fine without a guy ever since dating that A-hole...I'll take her back once we're graduated-I don't know..."

"....Have you told her?"

"Of course I did....It wasn't easy though especially seeing her reaction...but..it's better than her getting humiliated."

"Yeah...agreed.."

"Anything else Luck?" she's getting uneasy going further into this conversation.

"Um...n-no that's it.."

"You can go then.."

"O-Okay.."

I get up to leave as she call for me and I look at her.

"Promise me...That...."

Knowing what she wants to say, I nod. "I promise I won't say a word. And I'll also protect her the best way I can."

Vero nods and looks down on the floor as I gently close her door and leave to my dorm.

I open the door and see Kate talking with Brad and she gives me a passionate smile seeing me. "Ashley! Hii!"

She rushes over to me giving me a big surprising hug. "Kate hey!"

"Momma Ashley!" John rushes to us hugging our legs excitedly.

"Awe hi John-John!" I pet his head then gives the two a big hug as Brad smiles watching us. "I didn't know you were coming today."

"Little Johnny said he wanted to see you two  again."

I kneel down. "You missed us huh John-John?"

"Mhm Mhm. When can I stay with you and Dad, Momma Ashley?" John asks.

"W-Well-"

"Ashley's been busy with her studies while Dad has been supporting her," Kate adds.

I nod in agreement.

"Awwww. I wanna stayyy.."

"Don't worry John-John, I'm suppose to have the holidays off so I'll come right for you then okay?"

"Pinky promise?"

"Pinky promise."

We gently lock our pinkies together sealing the promise I made and I kiss his forehead.

"John sweetie, why don't you spend some time with Dad? Me and Ashley are gonna have a girl talk okay?"

"Okay Mommy," he happily runs over to Brad and watch him being filled with delight.

"He's soo adorable," I say looking at John and Brad.

"I know right. I just can't get enough of him. He draws me, Brad, you and Jose every single time. He's always like 'Mommy mommy look I draw the family'. Oh I love him so much."

"I love him too. Oh what was it you want to talk to me about?"

"Oh yeah," Kate pulls me into a corner and whispers, "Little John may have a baby sibling soon."

I gasp happily. "You're having another baby?!" I ask quiet but excitedly.

"Mhm! I'm hoping for it to be a girl this time."

"Oh my god-congrats Kate!" I hug her tight and happily as she chuckles.

"Thank you Ashley. It's such a blessing for me to have a child for Jose."

"Yeah, how is he anyway?"

"He's been really good. Pretty busy at times but he's always there when we need him."

"Oh, th-that's good. It's good to hear that everything is going good on your end, Kate."

"It's all because of you and your mom's help and support I'm this strong and happy. I'm so grateful to have met you both."

"Same to you Kate."

"Oh, are the studies going well for you?"

"Huh? Uhh..Y-Yea kinda. My mind is just all over the place at times that's all."

"Oh? Things bothering you?"

"No, nothing's bothering me."

"Hmm. I hope you're not thinking much about having sex though Ashley."

"H-Huh?"

"I'm just saying, it's better to focus on your studies and sort out school before you expose yourself to sexual intercourse. You may regret it especially if you know...Brad doesn't pull out."

"P-Pull out?"

"Um..I'll talk more on it when we get to talk again. Okay?"

I nod then she gets a phone call and a minute after she answers the call she hung up.

"It's time I take my leave now."

"Oh okay. Take care Kate."

"You too Ashley. Come on John."

I give John another big hug before he runs over back to his mom. Me and Brad smile waving them goodbye. "Bye you two. And Ashley, remember what I said.." Kate says before she closes the door leaving along with John.