Friday morning, the next morning. i'm in a panic. today was a teacher work day and i wasn't really eating. i just sat there. my sisters went in and out of the kitchen until around 9-ish. i looked up from my phone and saw mom standing in the kitchen doorway. holding the test.

i knew how she figured it was me. Kate was lesbian and single , Estelle is single , Jamie is single and Maria hadn't even gotten her first period yet so the only other person it could've been was me. i was about to get up but i froze. "Aria...is this...my goodness." i run into the living room in a panic. i was certain mom was gonna kick me out.  but she came into the living room and sat down. "Aria please sit down." so i do and say "mom i know you hate me now. if you want i can leave. i'm certain Kara would let me stay with her." mom held my hand and said "Aria i would never hate you or kick you out. yes you being pregnant at such a young age is the last thing i wanted but i'll leave the decision of what you want to do with the baby up to you." she then walked away to probably think this over.

i go up to my room. breaking into tears Estelle quickly went to my side and held my hand. "Aria is everything ok?" i couldn't speak properly and when i heard footsteps coming upstairs i knew it was Kara. pretty much kicking the door to my room down her smile faded. "Aria is you good?" 

with what little courage i had i said "mom found out i'm pregnant." they both gasped and gave me a quick hug. at that moment Kate walked into the room.  "Aria...is that a joke?" i shake my head in a panic unable to talk.

"is it Austin's baby? if its not...who is the father?" Kate asked. "of course its Austin's! he is the only boy I've ever been with!" Jamie walked in "what are y'all talking about? is something up with Aria?" Kate held my hand and said "Jamie come here. i'm not sure if Aria wants to tell you." Jamie sat down on the floor right in front of me and asked "what is it? you can tell me. we're family right? i just hope this isn't anything personal to me or Maria." i shake my head "its not anything personal to you , Maria , Kara or Kate or anyone! well except maybe Austin and Daniel." 

Daniel and Maria walked in at that moment. "what does this girl drama have to do with me?" Daniel asked. i sigh and say "i don't really think you want to know." "oh come on! just tell me! i won't tell Austin if you cheated on him." i stand up and scream "i didn't cheat! god dammit i'm pregnant with your brothers child!" then i realize what i just said and put my hands over my mouth.  Jamie , Maria and Daniel just stared at me in shock and i think some panic.  before anyone else could say anything i just said "everyone get out. everyone except Estelle and Kara."  everyone did that and Kara was allowed to stay the night. i fell asleep in a panic.

Monday. i hadn't seen or even talked to Austin all weekend.the secret was out to pretty much my entire family. well sorta. i wonder what dad would think if he was still around. but i guess even if he somehow found out he wouldn't care as none of my siblings are his problem.  mustering up what little courage i had on this school morning i walked up to Austin who was talking with his friends about football or something. i tapped Austin on the shoulder. "Austin. we..um..uh" he turned around and said "oh hey Aria! you good? what is it?" i just breathed in and said "come over to my house later. we have something we need to talk about." before i could even turn around his friends broke out laughing. "uh...sure." he shrugged. "thanks." i turned around walked back over to Kara and Estelle. it was official. i was gonna have to tell him. 

he came over around 5 and we went up to my room. when we went into my room he wanted Estelle and Kara to leave but i told him it was fine and we sat down on my bed as they stared at us. "so what is it Aria? something bothering you?" for a minute i thought about it. what if i decide to abort the baby? no. i figured that abortion was off the table. i had only known about this baby's existence for a few days and somehow i had already fallen in love with it. so i took a deep breath and said "I'M PREGNANT WITH YOUR CHILD!" i sit down silently awaiting his reaction. "no. you must have cheated on me. and even if it is mine then  you have to abort it!" i stand up and say "no! i'm not doing that! this is my body and therefore my decision! i will not have you boss me around like that!" for a minute i felt proud of myself. for the longest time i was the type who couldn't stand up to a baby and i had just yelled at the father of my child. so in my head i gave myself a quick pat on the back. "fine! have fun raising a child without me!" he marched down the hall to Kate's room i presume to get Daniel. "Austin stop! please i'm begging you! help me!"

he opened the door to Kate's room and her and Daniel looked up. i was behind him pretty much on the verge of tears. Kara and Estelle were next to me. their hands on my shoulders. "Daniel we have to go." he said, angrily. "why? whats wrong?" Daniel asked. Austin ripped him out and walked him downstairs and said "i'll explain on the way home." and like that they marched out the door and i broke down in tears in the hall. Kara and Estelle hugged me and Kate asked what happened. "i told Austin. he thinks I've cheated on him." i put my face in my knees and cry silently. 

Kate , Kara and Estelle hugged me as i cried.