"How about this dress?" I ask to my bump, looking at my reflection in my full-length mirror. "Do I look like a whale or what?" I groan, tearing the dress off and tossing it into the laundry.

A teenager trying to find a dress for a formal dance is even harder when you're pregnant.

"Alright, how about this one?" It was a knee length, pastel pink dress with a black belt above my bump. I purse my lips, thinking over my decision. "I'm not going to look any skinnier, am I, baby?" I asked, not really expecting an answer as I rubbed my bump. I sigh, grabbing my light pink lipstick and putting it on. I also applied a little eyeliner and mascara.

A knock at the door causes my heart to skip a beat.

"Oh god, he's early." I mumble to myself, internally panicking. I grab my clutch bag and rush down the stairs. My grandmother was walking towards the door when she stopped, seeing me.

"Where are you going all dressed up?"

"To the dance, see you later." I say, opening the door before she could say anything else. Kyle was standing in a tux, holding a single rose in his hand. I close the door behind me, smiling at him.

"Wow, you look beautiful." He said with is own smile on his face. "I brought this for you." He said, gesturing to the rose.

"Thank you, it's lovely." I take the rose and sniff it.

"Should we get going?" He asked and I nodded before making our way to his car.

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The wind blew my hair to my left, causing a shiver to run down my spine. I opened the doors to the school and stepped inside, Kyle trailing behind me. I could hear the music coming from the gym, but it was muffled by the walls. Some people were standing in the hallway talking or making out. Some look over at me with a disgusted look, some were just shocked I was with Kyle. I ignored them, walking towards the gym.

I opened the doors, causing the music to become loud and clear. Everyone inside turned to look at us, whispers and murmurs erupting throughout the crowd. I had gotten used to this sort of reaction towards me, but it normally wasn't this big of a crowd. I felt Kyle sling his arm over my shoulder and led me through the gym, where people were spreading apart to make a path for us.

My eye caught a familiar dark brown one, which caused my heart to leap in my chest. James was watching me with wide eyes with Megan standing next to him, the same expression on her face. Though, I could see a glint of jealousy in James's eyes, making me smirk victoriously.

Kyle led me to the food table and eventually everyone went back to their own business.

"I'm going to go get some punch for us. I'll be right back." He said in my ear so I could hear him. I nodded and he walked off, leaving me alone.

"What are you doing here?" A voice asked from behind me, making me turn around. James was standing before me, an unreadable expression on his face. He was wear a black tux and my breath literally caught in my throat. He looked....so good in that tux.

"I'm here to have fun, like most high school students at a dance." I reply matter of factly.

"You said you weren't coming, and why are you here with Kyle?"

"I wasn't going to come, but then Kyle apologized for freaking out and asked me to be his date." I forced at smile at him. He ran a hand through his hair, his jaw clenching.

"Why him, of all people?" I shrugged.

"He's cute, kind-"

"He is not kind. Did you totally blank on everything he called you in that hallway?"

"No, but I understand why he said it. I would be pretty pissed if I was him." James sucked in a frusted breath.

"How is your date?" I ask, biting the inside of my cheek. His eyebrows furrowed together.

"What date?" He asked. I opened my mouth to reply, but a hand on my lower back stopped me.

"Is he bothering you?" Kyle asked, watching James with narrowed eyes. I shake my head.

"No, he's not." I reply, still watching James. He was sending a serious death glare Kyles way. If looks could kill, they'd both be dead.

"Let's get out of here." Kyle whispered in my ear, to which I nodded. He pushed lightly on my back and we walked towards the locker rooms. I could feel James's eyes on me, but I didn't care.

Once we were in the boys' locker room, I heard Kyle close to door behind me. I turned around to asked him why we're in here, but I was cut off by his lips.

I froze.

What the fu-

He placed his hands on my waist, pushing me against the wall. There was some distance between us, since my bump was in the way, but that didn't stop his hands from roaming my body.

"Stop-" I manage to say as he takes a breath. I push on his chest, but he doesn't move. My heart picked up it's speed as his hands started to travel lower and lower. "Kyle, get off me!"

"Come on, Bella. We belong together." He whispered in my ear before starting to kiss my neck.

"Kyle, no!" I yelled as he began to tug on my underwear under my dress. I closed my eyes, feeling tears brew. I was about to give up when Kyle was suddenly thrown off me. I open my eyes to see James stradling Kyle down, repeatedly punching his face. Blood was beginning to leak from his nose.

"Don't ever touch her again!" James yells angrily in between punches. He showed no signs of stopping, so I knew I had to step in before he killed him.

"James, stop! Calm down." I said, grabbing his fist before he could punch him again. Kyle's nose was bleeding heavily now along with his mouth.

"He was going to rape you Bella. I can't let him get away with it."

"Killing him will only hurt me more. You'll be in juvie." James was breathing heavily and his fists were covered in blood. Kyle groaned in pain, his nose gushing more blood. I lightly tugged on James's tux and he stood up, immediately wrapping his strong arms around me.

"James? Why did you run off-" I heard Megan say along with the opening of the locker room doors. We both turn our attention to her, but he doesn't let go of me. "What the hell happened in here?" She asked, looking between us and the bleeding Kyle on the floor.

Suddenly, we hear another groan from Kyle and look over to find him standing up. He wiped his nose and his hand was covered with blood.

"You'll regret that, someday. Bella and I belong together." He said his voice steady, lacing with pure anger. I got a shiver down my spine as he looked at me, his eyes cold and emotionless.

"Get the hell out of here!" James screamed, making me jump. Kyle was motionless for a second before he stumbled his way out of the locker room.

"Can someone explain to me why Kyle's face is beat in and James's hand is bloody?" Megan asked, placing her hand on her hips.

"Kyle, he was going to..." I trail off, feeling a tear ran down my cheek. Megan seemed to get the idea because her eyes soon flashed with anger.

"I'm going to kill him." Is all she said before walking out of the locker room. I sucked in a breath, feeling more tears run down my cheeks. I weep, my heart slowing down to its original speed.

"It's okay, I wouldn't let anyone hurt you." James whispered in my ear, causing my muscles to relax. I felt safe and secure, until reality hit me.

I push James away, backing out of his grip.

"Belle, what's wrong." He asked worryingly, taking a step towards me. I backup, my breath becoming wobbly from my crying.

"D-Don't touch me." I wipe the tears from my cheeks, but more seem to keep coming out.

"Belle, what's going on?" I shake my head, more hot tears sliding down my face. It felt like my heart was shattering like a mirror, it physically hurt. "Belle?"

"I heard you." Is all I say, sucking in another breath to ease my breathing,

"What do you mean?" He asks, furrowing his eyebrows together.

"Last week, before first period." I squeeze my eyes shut, letting more tears slide down my face. My mind flashes back to that moment, my chest aching in pain. "I was walking to my class...a-and I heard you and Megan talking in a classroom."

His eyes grow wide and he shoves his hands in his pockets.

"I-I heard Megan confessing her feelings to you." I manage to choke out, the pain in my chest becoming unbearable.

"What?" He furrowed his eyebrows together again, narrowing his eyes at me.

"Don't act dumb. I heard it. Megan was saying how she's been in love with you for as long as she could remember." I sucked in another breath before letting out another sob. I wipe my eyes again, my face now becoming hot and sticky. "Y-You don't have to pretend to care about me anymore, okay? I understand you love Megan and you just have to be nice to me because we're having a baby."

"Belle, that's not what happened."

"Oh yeah?" I snap, crossing my arms over my chest. "Then what did happen, huh?" He took a deep breath, refusing to make eye contact with me. I shook my head. "I knew it."

I started walking towards the doors of the locker room when my arm was grabbing. I spun around and came face to face with James. He stared at me for a second before he leaned down, pressing his lips against mine. The action came as a surprise, so it took me a second to kiss back.

A shiver went through my spine and it felt like electric as his hand touch my cheek. I involuntarily wrap my arms around his neck and he places his hands on my hips. The kiss grew more passionate by the second, and it felt like I was on cloud fucking nine.

I was in heaven.

He eventually pulled away for air, which we both needed badly.

"Megan was trying to show me how easy it is to tell someone you love them." I frowned, my eyebrows furrowing together.

"Your in love with someone else?" I felt so stupid, letting him kiss me when he was in love with someone else. Why did he kiss me when he was in love with someone else?

He chuckled. "Yeah, you." My breath hitched in my throat and I felt my heart flutter. I blinked a few times, making sure I wasn't dreaming. "Belle, I've been in love with you for as long as I could remember. I was afraid to tell you out of fear of ruining our friendship, but I appear to have grown some balls." I giggle, causing him to smile.

"James," I start, causing him to look at me with hopeful eyes. I couldn't help the smile growing on my face. He is so cute. "I'm in love with you too." I whisper.

The smile on his face somehow grew at least ten times larger and he leaned down to kiss me again, just a lot more passionately.

"Belle." He asked in a whisper when he pulled away. "Will you finally be my girlfriend?" He grinned and I bite my lip.

"I would love to."

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A.N.-

Extra long chapter for you guys. :)

Chapter 38 is written and published. Hope you all enjoyed it. <3

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