They both have big goals. But will an unplanned baby derail their futures?

Madison craves so much more out of life. Counting down the days until she leaves for college, the eighteen-year-old dreamer is ready to escape her alcoholic mother and small-town nosiness. But wanting her first time to be with someone she trusts, she approaches her best guy friend with a sexy farewell proposition.

Hamilton’s excited for the next chapter. Drafted to MLB to start in the minor leagues, he treasures his one special night with his favorite girl as a fond send-off. And unwilling to let it become a final goodbye, he savors each word of their many texts and video calls to stay connected.

Her stomach dropping when she finds out she’s pregnant, Madison scrambles for a way to keep it secret from their tight-knit circle, continue her longed-for education, and not destroy her bestie’s promising baseball career. But though Hamilton is confused by her sudden distance, he discovers a desire for something deeper than friendship.

Will they open their hearts to each other, or will hard choices push them apart?

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Days later, walking to our bathroom, I glance at our calendar for the day. Fallon and Liberty are out most of the day, and Miss Alba will be shopping this morning. 


Me: it’s go time (baby emoji) (heart emoji)


There. That should do it. I better hop in the shower in case Hamilton decides to come home early. With steam enveloping me and hot water pelting my skin, I remind myself not to stress over conceiving. Hamilton says it has to happen this month since he flies to Arizona during my next month’s ovulation window. He takes his baby making very seriously. I prefer to adopt the motto that it will happen when it’s supposed to and not before. Besides, stress impedes the conception process.


I’m not a morning person, but it’s easier to get up and around on days my temperature spikes. While sex with Hamilton always rocks, during the ovulation window, we mate like bunnies, and I can’t help but be perky.


Chapter 135: Madison