Chapter 14

I didn't get a chance to talk to Issa after the battle other than explaining everything with my ex. It had been such a crazy day, at least now that was over. But with so much tension already, I was even more nervous to tell him. There were sides of Issa I didn't know, hadn't seen, just as there were to me. What was all in the past was still coming back. I just really didn't want to lose him.

I stepped out of the nurse's office to find a familiar boy waiting not far outside: Asahi. What was I supposed to tell my friends? But I knew with the way he was staring at me that he wouldn't let me go until I explained myself. So I decided to tell him everything about the battle as well as my "issue". But not here, not in these halls with people who practically lived for gossip.

*Time Skip a little bit*

"Is that all?" He asked as I finished up the details of the battle.

I could feel his normally sweet gaze burning holes in my skull. "N-no.. actually.. I'm, uh, pregnant."

He immediately stood up, "I knew it. Where's Issa? I need to murder him."

"No!" I grabbed his arm, "No.. no." Luckily there was no one up here otherwise this would have been really weird from their perspective. "Don't. Neither of us really took responsibility. He's not the only one to blame here." He stared at me, raising his brow. "Besides.. I'm actually a teensy bit happy about it." I smiled a little, twiddling my fingers.

He let out a sigh. Slumping back down into the bench, he draped his arm around me. "I've got all day, honey, tell me about it."

"It doesn't worry me so much as I'm worried about how he'll react." I rested my head on my hand, staring down at my feet.

"I'd be happy," he told me. "You know, if I was him. Not that I want to.. well, you get what I mean." I nodded. I guess he was right. I should just tell him: it's not like I can avoid it. "I mean long as it's his kid, I don't think he'll be disappointed."

I laughed a little at that, but his expression was serious. "Thanks, Asahi."

He stared at me for a long moment. "(y/n), are you really serious about him?"

"Yes!" I exclaimed in frustration, "Why can't you all understand that?!"

He raised his hands in defeat, "I'm sorry, I'm sorry. Just wanted to make sure. You know we just all care about you."

"Well you care too much." I sighed, rolling my eyes a little.

"I'll support you two."

"What?" I stared at him peculiarly. Was he serious? I thought he hated Issa's guts.

"I don't really like him per say, but it's not like I'm the one going out with him. And I hate to admit it, but he seems like a nice guy."

I smiled, giving him a tight hug. "Yes, he is. Thank you Asahi!"