Date: Mon, 5 Nov 2012 04:10:25 -0800 (PST) From: Aaron Hull Subject: Shawn's Turn: Shawn's Turn - 30 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - This is the first story I've ever written, I wrote it over the summer of last year and my writing skills have grown immensely. Although this is my first story I've wrote, I have published other stories on here and am currently working on one. Under the high school section, I have the One or the Other, which is a current project; Hayden's Story; and GAvin's Got Game. Under the college section, I have The After Party. The latter three stories all contain sexual content. If you enjoyed reading this story, you can email me at wah.stories@yahoo.com. I love getting fan mail and can't wait to here from you all! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Today was the day I haven't been waiting for. Today is the day of the talent show and Jen was in it. It took us a lot of persuading but we did it. Our school's talent show is almost like American Idol but different. Everyone who wants to be in it auditions in front of `judges" that are from a different school so they have no clue who we are. After they perform for them and if they're good enough, they are to perform in front another set of judges. Those who are good to their standards, perform for us. The students then vote right after the talent show to see who won. "I don't think I can do this." Jen said nervously. Luckily she was able to bring some people to sit in the first row with her. But only three. She chose me, Tyler, and Layla. "It's okay, Jen." Layla said. "If you're anything like I think you are you're going to blow this kid away!" The kid up on stage was singing Hey There Delilah. He was pretty damn cute and a great singer. But he had his eyes on this one girl sitting near the front. That was going to give him some extra votes. "She's right Jen." I added. "I've heard you sing and this kid has nothing on you. No one can belt out notes like you can." "That's what I'm scared of, Shawn! What if I don't hit the notes! What if I'm off key! What if-" "What if Santa came in and beat the shit out of Tommy!" Tyler said. By the way Tommy has a fear of Santa when he was little. "Don't be scared babe. You're perfect." He smiled at her and they kissed. "Thanks Tye. I don't know what I would've done if you weren't here." "How about listen to your best friend?" I said. She looked at me and smiled. "I could have but I wouldn't have gotten a kiss from you." The principal yelled, "Thank you , Garret!", as Garret bowed and walked of the stage. Garret. I'd have to remember that name. "Next up is the lovely Jennifer Richards!" We all stood up and shouted and cheered. Well, all of us that hung out with her on a regular basis did. Everyone else just clapped. Jen sat down on a stool with her guitar in her lap. "Hi, I'm Jennifer Richards and I will be singing Who You Are by Jessie J." The room got quiet and Jen started to play. "I stare at the reflection in the mirror...Why am I doing this to myself? Losing my mind on a tiny error. I nearly left the real me, on the shelf! No! No! No! No! No!" I swear every time Jen sings it makes me feel warm inside. You can feel and see the emotion in her voice. I swear she could have a career in the music. "Don't lose it all, it the blur of start! Seeing is deceiving! Dreaming is believing! It's okay not to be okay! Sometimes it's hard, to follow your heart! Tears don't mean you're losing! Everybody's bruising! Just be true to who you are." I could see tears strolling down Jen's face. I'm not sure why, but this song was more than just a song to her. It was her story. "Brushing my hair do I look perfect? I forgot what to do to fit the mold. The more I try the less it's working. Yeah! Cause everything inside me! Screams No! No! No! No! No!" "Wow. She's good." The kid next to me said. I can't believe he only thought she was good. This was a masterpiece. But at this point, the tears were nearly coming to fast. But then she took a deep breath, and did what she was born to do. "Don't lose it all, it the blur of start! Seeing is deceiving! Dreaming is believing! It's okay not to be okay! Sometimes it's hard, to follow your heart! Tears don't mean you're losing! Everybody's bruising! There's nothing wrong with who you are." I could tell Jen was unable to sing anymore. Thankfully she played it off as it was the ending of the song. She stood up and bowed. Everyone in the auditorium stood up and started screaming. She wiped the tears from her eyes and went down the stairs. The first this she did was drop her guitar. The second thing was run and hug me. "You did so great up there, Jen. And I'm not saying that just because you're my friend." I could feel her crying on my shoulder. The people around me awed, but only the ones who thought we were dating and didn't know I was gay. I took her out of the auditorium so her tears wouldn't disturb the person on stage trying to do magic. The main word in that sentence is trying. "Jen, what's wrong?" I asked her. Tyler and Layla were out here with me "I-I-I think-I think I'm-I'm", she started crying harder. I didn't know what was wrong. She was crying too hard. "I think I'm pregnant!" She blurted out. I stood there. Motionless. Tyler and Layla both had these scared looks on their faces. She started to talk again. "When Cole raped me, he didn't use protection." I patted her back, trying to calm her down. Luckily the tears stopped for a while. She continued to explain. "And I haven't had my period since. I was playing it off saying it was the birth control I started taking or I was just late because of natural reasons. I haven't had my period in about 4 months, Shawn! I think I'm carrying Cole's baby!" She started to cry again. I didn't know what to do. All I could do was hold her. She was my best friend. I was going to be there for her no matter what. I motioned for Tyler to come over. Before I knew it, she was in his arms. He was rocking her back and forth. "I don't care if you're pregnant, Jen. I still love you and I always will. If you decided to keep the baby I swear I will be here and help you. Don't ever think that this baby will ruin our relationship. Our love is too strong." I looked up at Layla and she had tears in her eyes. I asked Jen if it was okay to get the others so she could fill them in on what's happening. She said it was okay and I got the other eight crew members. Amy, Jay, Ginger, Noah, Tommy, Drew, Blake, and Avery. Once they were all out here she told them what was going on. Each and every one of them were supportive of her. Drew was the only one who said this was too weird for him. But after I hunted him down and explained everything and what he meant to her, he soon came back to hug her and apologize for what he said. The next thing we all agreed on was telling her parents. Jen said she only wanted me to go with her because it would be too hard if they all went along. I called my mom and told her to call the school and tell them to let me go. She asked why and I told her I would explain later. Jen did the same and soon the two of us were on our way. While we were walking Jen lifted up her shirt and showed the little baby bump. She said she first noticed it yesterday and that she was scared. I told her everything would be okay and that her parents would love her no matter what. She rolled her eyes and said that it took them a long time to act as if everything was normal after the rape. I tried to joke and say that her mom might be happy she gets another baby. It didn't work. When we finally reached her house, which isn't too far from the school, her mom and dad were waiting for us on the porch. Her mom was pacing back and forth, scared something had happen during school that made her have to leave. Like if someone was picking on her because she was raped, which has happened before. After we were all inside, sitting on the couches, Mr. and Mrs. Richards were sharing a couch that was opposite of me and Jen, Jen started to tell them. "Mom, Dad, you know how I was raped right?" Both her mom and dad shook their heads. Fearing what would come out her mouth. "Well, Cole didn't use protection and..." "No," Her mom interrupted. Tears were forming in her eyes. "This can't be happening." "and I haven't had my period since the rape..." Her mom started to scream and cry simultaneously. "Dammit Jennifer! Look what you did to your mother!" "Daddy it's not my fault I'm pregnant! Please don't blame this on me!" She stood up and was crying while she was yelling. Her mom was in tears too. Lying on the couch screaming why her over and over. I sat there motionless. Not wanting to move. "You wanted it you dumb bitch!" Jen's dad yelled. He was red in the face with anger. "You wanted him and you got him! You were just pissed at him so you said it was rape! All you are is a dirty little whore and I want you out of my house!" "But Daddy-" the sound of a loud smack filled the air. Jen had a red mark across her face and was in the floor. "Get the fuck out of my house! I don't want to see your slutty ass here ever again!" He looked at me. His eyes were filled with anger. "Get her the fuck out of my house! And I don't want to see your faggot ass here again either!" I got up and ran to Jen. I helped her up and out of the door. Leaving the house, Jen's mom was still in tears, screaming at the top of her lungs. Jen's dad was yelling at her to shut the hell up. And here I thought they were good people. Jen was silent and shivering while we were walking. When we were a block away from her house, she broke down in tears. She fell to her knees and I held her while she cried. "What am I going to do Shawn?! I'm homeless! My parents don't love me! And I was raped!" I held her in my arms. I didn't know what to say. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ~ IMPORTANT ~ There are two chapters that were written by a friend of mine and I will tell you if when the chapter is written by her. Please DO NOT contact me and tell me how different those chapters are from the rest of the story and they are written completely differently. If you do I will most likely insult you. :D - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -