unexpected

Reliving the attack

"Brandon, no leave me alone, don't please god don't." this is what Tye woke up to. Justice screaming, probably reliving what had happened the previous night, she was still sleeping but was tossing and turning under the covers. He knew that she'd probably fight him if he touched her but he had no choice, he couldn't just let her suffer and live what Brandon had done to her again. So he entered the room and left the door open, "Justice, wake up, it's just a nightmare, you're safe here, you're at home." Tye shook Justice gently and just as he had predicted she was fighting him. Eventually she did wake up and she looked at him exasperated, "Tye why are you sitting in bed with me?" She almost sounded scared. So Tye explained why he had woke her up. She understood and said she'd be fine. Tye wasn't sure if he believed her but didn't push the point. He took her at her word and left closing the door behind him.

Justice had thought that she'd be able to just go back to sleep and forget about what had happened the night before, forget what had happened that morning that had made her take the back way home. She tried going back to sleep and as soon as she closed her eyes she felt as if she were reliving the assault. Justice knew that she needed a friend to stay with her. She knew that Cora and Ashlyn couldn't come over so she bit her lip and walked out of her room. She headed for the couch and kneeled down beside it and she whispered, "Tye are you awake?" She was almost gonna walk away when he opened his eyes and looked at her, "Justice what's wrong?" She kneeled down again and sighed, "Tye I can't do this on my own, every time I shut my eyes I feel like I'm reliving what happened." Tye was confused but simply said, "ok, do you want to watch movies or something, to get your mind off of it." Justice was about to agree when she remembered why she had come out here in the first place. She shook her head, Tye come with me, please?" At the pleading tone in her voice, Tye couldn't say no. so he followed her to the bedroom and she sat on the bed, up near the pillows and patted the sport beside her.

Tye was hesitant knowing that this could turn into something she didn't want, but because this was his best friend and a girl he had a thing for. He decided that it would be harmless to sit with her until she fell asleep. He laid down next to her and she laid her head on his shoulder he stiffened but after a while got used to the feel of her cheek on his chest and the smell of her hair. Eventually he broke the silence and said "Justice, I know you're in a delicate situation but did he rape you?" Justice looked up at him and shook her head. "He came close but those headlights saved me. Tye I can still feel him on me, that's why I keep reliving it, please, make me forget." Tye knew what she was asking but didn't want to be used. He loved her but hadn't told her that yet. Didn't want to say it until he was sure that she loved him too, "Justice, are you sure you want this?" She got closer to him and swung her leg over his so she straddled him. She looked him right in the eye and said, "Tye, I've had a crush on you since I met you, but I didn't want to be rejected again. You know what I mean?" Tye understood but didn't comment. He just looked at her and knew she wanted him as much as he wanted her. Even though there was a large age gap between them, he wanted her, he loved her and he knew well that age and circumstances have nothing over on love.

The next morning Justice knew that she would never regret what they'd done. Even if things changed between them in their everyday life, she wouldn't go back and change anything about the night before. They had slept in and were gonna be late for work if they didn't get going. "Tye, wake up, babe were gonna be late for work. You gotta get up." He reluctantly got out of bed and got ready. They got to work with 5 minutes to spare, it was close.

*****Two weeks later*****

Justice had been feeling nauseous the past few days, and she could've sworn that she'd taken her pill. Tye had said that his buddy had told him that it feels better without latex, so when Justice mentioned that she was on the pill, Tye took that opportunity and now she might regret it. Certain foods she can't stand the smell of. Tye had just left for work; Justice had taken the day off. She hoped that she'd get some sleep and maybe the bug would go away.

"Justice, you home?" asked Tye as he walked in the door. When he didn't get an answer h started frantically searching the apartment when Justice came in. "Did you lose something Tye?" she asked. He ran to her and lifted her up in his arms in a hug. "Where were you, babe?" This was a conversation Justice had been hoping to avoid. "I went to see Ashlyn, she called and asked me to come over, I figured I'd be home before you, I'm sorry I worried you." Tye just smiled and kissed her. "I love you justice," "I love you too Tye." They hugged again and then went to cuddle on the couch. Suddenly Tye spoke up, "Justice have you still been feeling sick?" Justice was taken by surprise and turned to him, "yeah, why do you ask?" Tye looked away and said, "I was talking to Blake at work and asked him how Ashlyn was before she took the test, and he said that she was the same way, certain foods, or smells made her nauseous, her emotions were all over the place. These are the same things that you've been feeling. I think maybe you should take this." Just as he said the words Justice pulled out a box from her purse and smiled cautiously. "You're right, I will take it. Ashlyn said the same things when I went to see her." Tye looked at her and gave her a reassuring smile. Justice got up and headed for the washroom. About five minutes later she knew that her life had changed.

Tye was on edge, he didn't know what to think. Even though it had only been about five minutes it felt like forever. When Justice exited the bathroom, her eyes filled with tears and she smiled. Tye was confused. Was it positive or negative? He went to her and wrapped his arms around her. "What does it say?" Justice pulled back, looked into his eyes and said, "It's positive, I'm pregnant." Tye was so happy he picked her up an twirled her around. He has always wanted kids and now it was really happening. Tye knew that everything was gonna change but he didn't care. He loved Justice and he already loved this baby, no matter what happened next.

"Ashlyn are you ok?" justice was still asleep when the phone began to ring. Both guys were at work and Ash would only call this early if it were serious. "I'm scared, I go for my 20 week ultrasound and I don't know if I want to know what gender the baby is." Justice knew that she'd want to know so that she and Tye could start thinking about names but Ash didn't care. She already had loads of names written down for either a boy or a girl. "Ash, I can't make that decision for you, personally I can't wait to find out if my baby's a boy or a girl but sometimes moms like surprises." Justice could hear Ashlyn sighing through the phone and couldn't help wondering if her friend was even ready for a baby of her own. "Thanks Justice, I'll let you know how it goes." They said their goodbyes and hung up.

Later that afternoon at the ultrasound Blake stood next to Ashlyn nervously as they waited for the doctor to enter the room. "Hi Ashlyn, how have you been?" "Better, Doc" Blake had grabbed Ash's hand and was fidgeting nervously. "So Ashlyn are you ready to see your baby?" Ashlyn nodded excitedly and looked up at Blake and smiled. Soon enough she was hearing her baby's heartbeat and seeing her baby on the screen. "Ashlyn, do you two want to know the gender of your baby?" Ashlyn again looked to Blake who nodded. "Yes Doc, We'd love to know." Dr. Fleming pointed different things out to the Ashlyn and Blake on the screen and then said, "Congratulations, it's a boy!!" Blake leaned down to Ashlyn and kissed her forehead, "I love you Ash." He whispered.