Eleven
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Renee
I just stood there in shock as I looked at the pregnancy test. I was pregnant.
I couldn't be. I mean I have to finish school and go to college. I silenty cried until someone knocked at the door.
"Renee, you alright ?"
"Yes, dad."
"Well are you coming out to tell us ?"
"I'm coming."
I heard his feet disappear into the distance and I stood up and took a deep breath.
Walking downstairs, everyone stood up and looked at me. Well here goes nothing.
"Ok everyone. I am pregnant."
"That's good."
"No it's not."
"Why not sweetie ?"
"Because I have to finish school and go to college. Bring a baby to this make this even more responsibility."
"Don't worry we will get through this together."
(3 Days Later)
Tomorrow is the graduation. I told everyone about being pregnant and they were happy. I guess I feel better about it now.
All the girls went shopping to get their dresses. Britanny bought a red dress with short sleeves and flairing at the end.
Ramona bought a sleeve-less red dress with diamonds coming around under her chest.
I just brought a sleeve-less red with the cut ends that showed my thighs and legs.
"Who ready for this graduation ? We finna get turnt."
"I'm not. Life is so short."
"Just because you pregnant doesn't mean you can't have fun and stop acting like you settling down or something."
"I think I might be after graduation."
"But for now, have some fun."
"I think I will."
"Thank you."
"Shut up Brittany."
I got home and Jim was sitting on the couch. I closed the door slightly and he looked at me and walked up to me.
"Hey."
"Hey. How you feeling ?"
"Good."
"Can I see the dress ?"
"Sure."
I pulled down the zipper and showed him the dress. He smirked at me. I was just confused.
"What ?"
"I can see you in the dress now."
"Well, will I look nice ?"
"Very."
"Thank you. I'm tired now."
"See you tomorrow."
I took a shower and sleep with my bra and underwear. Hopping under the comforter, I thought about what it would be like with a child.
(DREAM)
"Push ma'am. One more time."
I pushed groaning and gruntly loudly. I was holding Jim hand squeezing it tightly.
"It's a boy."
They took him to clean him up and cut my cord. 5 minutes later, my son came wrapped in a blue cloth.
I took him and seen his gray eyes. Reminded me of my grandfather eyes.
"How come his eyes are gray ?"
"My grandad had gray eyes."
"Oh. Can I hold him ?"
Then Brittany, Ramona, Avery, my dad, Sasha, and my mom came into the room. Wait my mom ?
"Mom ?"
"Hey sweetie."
"You look decent for once."
"Thank you. May I hold him ?"
Jim gave him to my mom without my permission and she held him for 15 seconds.
Then she ran out and everyone ran behind her. I got up and seen them chasing her.
She put him in the car and she drove away too fast. Jim dropped to his knees crying. No not my baby.
(DREAM FINISHED)
I was being shook out my sleep. Bouncing up, it was Jim. I broke down in his chest sobbing.
"I can't. I'm scared. What if she takes my baby."
"Who ?"
"My mom."
"Don't worry. She won't. Now go back to sleep."
The next morning, I woke up and ran to the bathroom and threw up whatever I had yesterday.
Jim got up and rubbed my back and held my hair as I continued throwing up my guts.
After I was finished, I brushed my teeth and took a shower. I hopped out and got dressed.
I put on my black and white long sleeve crop top and my blue shorts with my blue and black sneakers.
Arriving to school, I popped a gum into my mouth and walked into the building.
"Hey guys. Ready for graduation ?"
"Yes."
"Don't you look nice."
"Thank you Brittany."
We walked into class and all eyes were on us. Even the teacher was watching us.
"Morning class."
"Morning, Mrs. Linda."
"I see everyone is ready for graduation."
"Yes. We finna get turnt."
"Yeaaaa."
"Well, you have to complete this test for the final results."
"Ughhhhh."
"I know class, but it is only 10 questions."
Jim
"Where is she ?"
"At school."
"Boy, please don't tell me you dating something under 18."
"No, ma she is 18."
"Oh ok."
"She graduates today. And I would love it if you had attended so you guys can meet."
"Ok when is it ?"
"6:00."
"Alright then."
After 10 minutes after talking about Renee, it was 3:00. It was time for Renee to leave school.
Driving home, Renee's car was in the driveway. I walked in and she was holding a paper in her hand.
"What is that ?"
"Oh this. This is my final results for my marking period."
"Well can I see it ?"
"Here."
Giving it to me, I noticed a B. A B is not bad at all. She looked at the paper as if she failed.
"You did good."
"But I have butterflies in my stomach. I have a feeling something bad is going to happen at the graduation."
"Trust me. I don't think something will."
"I have a gutty feeling that it will."
Renee
It was 5:00. Ok breathe, breathe. Don't let nothing distract you from going to that graduation.
I hopped in the shower and let the warm water hit my body. 15 minutes later, I hopped out and put on my dress.
I decided to make my hair curly. As I walked downstairs, everybody was clapping and taking pictures.
"What's going on in here ?"
"My baby is graduating. You getting so big. I'm proud of you."
"Thanks dad."
'I'm proud of you'
'Thanks grandpa.'
'I wish I was there.'
'I know. But you are watching over me.'
"Pay attention at the graduation. Something might happen.'
'I will.'
"Are you ready to go, Renee ?"
"Yea."
After we arrived at the graduation, everyone stared at me. Brittany and Ramona ran towards me and group-hugged me.
"You look nice."
"I know. I feel better. This baby is not getting in my way now."
"Finally."
"Where is Avery ?"
"Right here."
I turned around and seen him looking decent. I sprinted towards his arms and hugged him tightly.
"I miss you."
"You too. You look nice. And congratulations."
"Thank you."
Then the gradution started. I sat in the front and everyone was looking at me and the other students.
"Renee Payne ?"
As my name was called, everyone was cheering and whistling. I went to recieve my diploma and the door bursted open and they started shooting.
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