Over a week had gone by since I last saw Jace. I ignored his calls and his texts for the past week.

I've been getting nausea for the past few days and I had no clue why, until what happened with Jace crosses my mind.

Scared, I tiptoed over to Liz and Cooper's room, hoping to see if she was there.

"Liz? Can you run me to the drug store?"

"Yeah, of course."

We went to her car and she drove me towards the drug store. I hurriedly went inside and grabbed a pregnancy test.

I bought it and went back to Liz's car. She gave me a weird look but I ignored it.

When we arrived at the house, I went to my upstairs bathroom and ripped open the package.

I popped the top off and peed on it. My heart beat faster than it ever had in my eighteen years of living.

I waited the three minutes that it said to by sitting on the cold, marble floor. I had a timer set on my phone.

The timer went off and I stood above the pregnancy test. My hand, very shaky, grabbed a hold of the test and flipped it over.

I dropped it at the sight of the positive sign.

I fell to my knees, a loud cry escaping my lips. Cooper and Liz both ran in at the sound of me crying. I tried to hide the stick under my leg, but Cooper saw it.

"Oh Mackenzie." He put the stick on the counter and pulled me into a tight hug.

"I-I'm sorry C-Cooper."

My head rested on his chest, Liz rubbed my back for support. I was scared, and I was only eighteen.

"Shh, don't be sorry Mackenzie. It's okay."

I cried into Cooper's chest as he rocked me back and forth. I thought of Cooper as a father because he's been in my life for five years.

I don't want to be pregnant, but this is just how life is for me now. 

"You're so protective over me, I couldn't tell you right away. I-I..."

"You're like a daughter to me Kenz. But, who's the father?"

My eyes squeezed shut, "It's Jace's. We were stupid and-"

I felt Cooper's arms tighten around my waist. I pulled my head back, wiping my eyes with my sleeve.

"Don't tell him, please. I told Riele and Ella, but Jace is the last person I'll tell."

I stood up and went back to my room. I lied on my bed, my left arm across my stomach. 

I texted Sean about this, he has to know.

mackenzie:
hey sean...i gotta tell you something but you have to swear to keep your mouth SHUT or ELSE

sean:
i only talk to the main people
but okay

mackenzie:
i'm pregnant...

sean:
you're kidding..OH MY GOD WHY WOULD YOU KID WAIT YOU DONT KID
who's is it?

mackenzie:
i went to jace's a little over a week ago and things led to another and BOOM i'm having a baby

sean:
YOURE oh my god kenz i'm so happy for you
when are you telling jace, if you ever plan on it

mackenzie:
i'm gonna tell him soon but i don't know what he'll say or how he'll react
i want him apart of our baby's life

sean:
he will i promise :)

I rolled onto my side, going onto Instagram. There were many edits of the cast, along with edits of me and Jace together.

I smiled at them, thinking about all the fans that make every one of our days better.

My head was constantly pounding over the thoughts of Jace. For all my life, I hoped to get married and have a child with my other half, not my costar.

And to make matters worse, we have to go back to set in two weeks to start shooting the fifth and final season.

Within three or so months, my stomach will be noticeable and would draw suspicion to the crew.

jace:
i don't know what's gotten into you or why you've been ignoring me for almost two weeks, but i'm confused
talk to me kenz, please

I let a tear slip down my face as I read Jace's message from three hours ago.

mackenzie:
jace, i'm sorry i've been ignoring you but it's just i need some time alone i'll see you in two weeks, bye jace

mackenzie blocked jace

I turned my phone off and set it on the bedside dresser. I blocked Jace because I need some time to myself.

He'll always be my best friend and costar, but in my eyes, I'm in love with him.

Jace and I were inseparable as thirteen/fourteen year olds. We were always together, laughing at Cooper or messing up our lines.

Knowing that this one, surprising thing could break our bond, terrifies me.

I went to sleep, tears staining my face.