Time to Talk

Ryan owled Blake to ask her to meet him in the trophy room. He had a hard time deciding where they should meet. There was the Cauldron Cupboard but that would probably have potion supplies that were dangerous for her to be around. He ultimately decided they should just meet in the trophy room. He knew that's where she would be safe. It would be a little weird to be there again considering that's where they had sex and the kid was made. When he walked in he hesitated before sitting on the couch. He hoped the couch was cleaned over break. Only Merlin knew what was left on that couch from himself and whoever else decided to go there. Now all he had to do is wait for Blake and then they could talk. Just talk. He knew how to restrain himself now from doing something stupid. It wasn't as hard now considering what he and Reyna did over break.

Blake had been owled by Ryan to meet. Not like she was overly willing to get off her bed and go see him, but she figured he deserved to know what the update was on their kid. Making her way to the trophy room, she laughed to herself. Who would have thought he would decide to go here, but nevertheless, it was better than another place she figured.

Scratching her head, she pushed the door open, exposing Ryan sitting on the couch. Well better now then later, she shrugged. Closing the door, she made her way over, though not sitting. Felt like standing for the time being. "Hey Ryan," she simply stated, giving him fleeting glances.

Ryan was sitting silently just thinking about everything. He was really happy with Reyna. She was amazing, beautiful, and everything he ever wanted. Unfortunately he made the mistake of getting another girl pregnant and he regretted sleeping around everyday. He was so in love and yet he did something so stupid. He thought Reyna was crazy for sticking with him but was glad she did. Not too long after he saw Blake come in and he smiled nervously at her. He knew he hadn't been around much for her but he didn't know what he was supposed to do. "Hi Blake." He said. "How's everything?" So this would definitely be awkward. It was their first solo meeting since their sexual experience here in the trophy room.

Blake shrugged and looked at him vaguely. It was slightly awkward. Beyond the fact that this was the place it all happened, and that they were alone for the first time since it had happened. Not that she minded. Not like she had any intention of ever trying to sleep with him again. She was cold hearted, but not so much so as to try to do anything between him and Reyna. Plus from what she could tell, he had no intention either. "Fabulous I guess. Been bored, but thanks for the presents. I am sure they will come in handy in dealing with this little one," she mused, running her hand over her stomach. "How are things with you? Hows Reyna," she questioned as she looked to the trophies. Yeah, her lack of eye contact was going to make it awkward, but she really did not want to look at him right now.

Whenever someone mentioned Reyna, Ryan couldn't help but smile. He loved that girl more than anything and wasn't afraid to show it. "I'm great, Reyna's amazing as always." He looked down on to the floor feeling slightly guilty for talking about Reyna so highly in front of the mother of his kid. "I'm glad you liked them. I want to try to help out where I can." He wasn't sure if he actually wanted to help out or if he wanted to do it so Reyna was proud of him. Maybe a little of both. He did have questions about what was going on and what was going to happen but he didn't know where to start.

Blake caught the bright smile on his lips as she mentioned Reyna. Of course he would be proud to speak of her, who wouldn't? She was sweet and caring. "Good to hear," she retorted back as she folded her arms under her chest and looked over the trophies. There was a lot to say to him. How things were going with the child, what the sex was, what she wnated to name the child. Smiling slightly she looked over her shoulder at him. "Well I am sure all of those things will be helpful with her," she let out a slight chuckle and looked away. This was probably the most serene she had been since she found out. Well it finally sank in, but she was content with the thought now, let alone doing it by herself. She could care less if Ryan was around or not, but she was willing to work hard for her daughter.

Ryan caught the 'her' at the end of Blake's sentence. "So it's a girl then?" He wanted a boy but figured he could have a son with Reyna so it was ok. His first boy was going to be with Reyna which did make him really happy. At least now he could buy girl things and he could tell Reyna. "Have you picked out a name or anything yet? What do we have to do? Any special arrangements?" It was hard to be a first time dad. At least when Reyna got pregnant he would have made all the usual first time parent mistakes and then he could be the best dad he could possibly be for his kids with Reyna. Maybe he should just focusing on this one but he couldn't help but think of his future.

Blake nodded and looked at her stomach. She could have actually cared less which gender she got, so long as she knew before hand. Blinking a few times, she looked at Ryan. He was probably relieved to hear that she was having a girl. She knew he wanted a boy, and now he had that opportunity with Reyna. Somehow, she could not help but feel bitter towards them. Being so happy together. Blake never wanted that, but because Ryan had nearly fucked her life over with this child and still managed to get the better side of it all, yeah, she was a tad bitter, not like he knew that, nor would he ever. "I did come up with a name. Chantelle Nicole," she stated with a slight smile. A pretty name for a child who was going to be pretty herself. "Right now there is not much to do. I am just making sure that I am keeping her healthy."

Ryan was trying not to look at Blake's stomach. He knew that made some woman uncomfortable and that was the last thing he wanted to do. He looked over at the floor and couch and shook his head. It already felt like so much had happened and so much time went by but that wasn't the case. It hadn't been long but a lot had happened. He nodded at the name and wondered what the last name would be. It was just an obvious question. "What about her last name?" Part of him wanted it to be a Black since it was his kid but he didn't know how Reyna and Blake would feel about that so he kept that to himself. "If you need me to do anything just let me know and I'll try to help in anyway I can." If it weren't for Reyna, he wouldn't be there at all. She had changed him so much. He was now nicer and cared about others.

Blake sighed and shrugged. She really hated being in this position. Being pregnant with a child and not even sure if the father was even worth the time. Sure Reyna had convinced him otherwise to be a good father, but deep down, Blake really did not want anything to do with Ryan. Not to be mean, but she wanted to get over the fact that he had done this to her. Sure the kid would be a reminder, but it was better than having to deal with him pestering her over it all when she knew he would rather not have anything to do with the kid and keep his happy life with Reyna. "I am not sure on the last name. I know the formallity of giving it to the father and all that, but..." she cut herself off. Not really in the mood to tell him why she would rather have the childs last name to be her own. "Thanks for the offer, but don't hold your breath, I will try and avoid bothering you with this stuff," she gave him a smile as she looked at him for the first time without looking away, at least for a few moments before looking at her reflection in the glass that encased the trophies.

"Not to be mean, since I know I shouldn't stress a pregnant woman out or whatever but you seem to be forgetting this is my kid too. Whether or not we like it the kid is mine. You didn't make it alone. I'm sure you wish you did but sorry you didn't. I won't be the perfect father. I won't be close to being the perfect father. I might not always be around. But you really don't have the right to deny me. You forget half of that kid is me. She could end up having my eyes and my hair color. She could end up looking just like me. And if she asks you why she looks so different from you what are you going to say? Pretend I'm dead. It doesn't work that way. If Reyna and I want to be around, we will be whether you like it or not. At this point I don't care what you want. If I want to be there, I will be." Ryan wasn't used to being as blunt as he just was anymore. He would've been a lot worse four or five months ago. It was all so strange but it felt good to go back to his old self a little bit. But then he remembered that bad side is what made him get all the girls and have all that sex and he immediately wanted to forget about that. He didn't want to do anything with Blake. Well one head didn't, his other did. He loved Reyna more than anything in the world. He did his best to go back to the good side of himself and hoped it worked.

Blake narrowed her eyes at him. Slightly purturbed that he was telling her off, but she shrugged and looked away from him again. She understood that he was the father, that he hepled make this child, that it was not only her in this. But why would he want anything to do with it? He had Reyna, he had all he wanted with her, why deal with an obnoxious cocky girl and a child he helped make? "I never said I would deny you," she stated in a rather bitter tone before looking at him again, her eyes still narrowed, "Say that you are dead? I am not going to lie to her. If she is willing to get to know you, that is all up to her, I am not going to make her if she doesn't want to. If you are around, go ahead and be around. I never said you weren't and I never said I would keep her away from you..." she stated, holding her tongue before she actually went off on him. Not exactly the best way to go out. She did not need to get all worked up nor did she really want to mess with their relationship so much so that there was tension. She did not want her daughter put in that situation. Clenching her teeth, she looked down at her stomach and shook her head.

Ryan sighed. Now he felt bad which was rare. He never felt bad. The last time he felt bad was when he and Reyna had that meeting with Blake which was so long ago. He stood up and walked over to her. He didn't know how to act in this situation. He used his finger to gently lift her head. "I'm sorry. It probably isn't easy for you to be dealing with this and I'm sure I didn't help you out at all. I just want to make sure we're equal with this. I want Reyna there. I want to be there. It can be one family. I'm not saying it'll be a happy family and I'm not saying it will be a comfortable family but I do want her included at least somewhat." If someone told him a year ago this is where he would be, he'd never believe it.

Blake shook her head and could feel herself tearing up. No, she never cried. Such a stupid thing to do, cry. That was the downfall of her getting angry, she always looked as if she were about to cry or was crying. She felt his finer lift her head, but she closed her eyes. She was not going to show him a side of her no one saw. Not now, not ever. She was taken back though, that he was apologizing. "I am not going to tell you no. My words would mean nothing in what you would like. But if you both want to be there, I will not stop you. Being one family sounds good," she blinked a few times, the tears that were forming now gone as she she looked away. It was really all she wanted, for Chantelle to have a family that was there for her, even if the circumastances were not the best.

Ryan was feeling really bad. It was all his fault Blake was in this situation. Well it wasn't all his fault. They did stuff together which made the baby. He didn't know how to react. He wasn't used to show affection to anyone except Reyna and his family. Well maybe Blake was basically his family now. It was weird to think like that. He didn't know what else to do so he pulled her into a hug. "I'm sorry Blake." He whispered and kissed the top of her head. There wasn't anyway he could make everything better but he was trying.

Blake wished she was not in this situation. She wished she had not had sex with him without the protection, or more so the failure of it working. Kids were something she never wanted and now she was a seventeen year old girl having one. Of course she had no family to turn to. No family to help her through this. Well, Ryan was not a part of her family, which she found odd to think of. Closing her eyes, feeling them tear up again, she felt his arms wrap around her in a hug. His odd gentleness was confusing, but she was not going to reject a hug that she really wanted. "I'm sorry too Ryan," she murmured back as she nuzzled her head against his chest.

Ryan ran has fingers through her hair as he hugged her. He didn't know the right time to let go. He figured whenever she was tired of hugging him she'd pull away. This was still so weird for him to deal with. He had just got used to the thought of being a dad and being in a relationship with Reyna. So much about him had changed even though he never wanted to change. He was happy the way he was but Reyna made him so much happier. Once again he kissed the top of her head nervously. "You don't have to apologize to me." He whispered.

Blake was never really used to hugs. Used to the simple comfort they gave people. Snuggling close to someone or sitting in their lap was not quite as comforting as others make it out to be. She was lost on how long they should hug. How long the moment should last before something else went on. She felt him kiss the top of her head again and she brought a hand to her face, wiping a tear from beneath her eye. She was at a loss for words. There was not much she could say. "I do. I am sorry for all of this. For being a thorn in your side," she whispered. Normally she did not talk lowly of herself, but with her hormones all around the place, she was okay with it... for now. She may end up kicking herself in the ass for being weak like this.

Ryan felt one of Blake's tears hit his shirt and he sighed. "Please stop crying Blake. I know it's probably the baby making you cry but I don't want you all sad like this. What happened to the girl I remember from our first meeting? The daring, sexy, funny girl?" Maybe he shouldn't have said sexy but it was a harmless word so why not? "Stop apologizing or I'll leave you in her alone and let you mope by yourself." He lied. Ryan wouldn't leave Blake alone when she was upset. Even he knew that was the wrong thing to do to her.

Blake laughed as she felt some more tears run down her face. This was not her. Crying was for the weak and she hated feeling weak. Especially around people who knew her better than that like Ryan. Sure they had only known each other for a few months, but she was not a pussy. Not a girl who cried her eyes out. Damn hormones. She would go with that reasoning. "Ha, I am not anywhere else but here," she laughed again and wiped her face from the obnoxious tears and posed proudly. "Leave me? I would like to see you try," she winked. Beyond the fact that had she kept crying, he could not leave her like that, but she was pretty amazing beyond that and he could not leave her then either. Not unless it was agreed upon.

Ryan looked down at Blake and smirked. She was a lot shorter than him so it was a long way to look down. "I know I could leave you if I wanted to." He looked around the room trying to figure out if he wanted to 'pretend' leave or not. It would be interesting to see if she would try to make him stay or if she would let him go. This girl was completely unpredictable so he wasn't sure what she would do. There was really only one way to find out. While smirking, Ryan let go of Blake completely and started to walk past her. Let's see what she would decide to do this time....

Blake smirked and lifted her brow. "That so?" she questioned as she studied him closely. Sure she had to look up a lot further, but she still did it before he completely let go of her. Before too long, she watched him walk past her. Blinking a few time, she began sniffing as she lowered her head, trying to make herself cry. Perhaps it is not the best way to try and rope someone back, but hey, she was willing to see if it worked since she had never done it before.

Ryan nodded. "It is so. And you can watch me leave and nothing you do or say could make me come back." When he was walking and heard her do the crying thing again he froze. He really didn't want to make her cry. Ryan sighed and went back over to her. Once again he gently lifted her face using his finger. "Hey you. No crying." He looked her right in the eyes. "You're too pretty to be all sad." He hoped that was an innocent enough thing to say. He didn't want to start any trouble with anyone even though he did love trouble.

Blake grinned. "Nothing huh?" she questioned more to herself than to him, but she still said it aloud. As he began to walk away, and she began to sniffle, she heard him stop in his tracks. Oh it does work. She beamed before he walked over and lifted her head once more. His eyes caught hers and she smiled. "Oh I know I am too pretty too be sad," she stuck her tonue out, "Though I am surprised you fell for it," she laughed, "I pulled off fake crying well." She teased. Though that might make him leave. She pondered if she would actually go after him if it weren't a joke that he was leaving.

Ryan rolled his eyes. "Somethings never changed. Conceited as always. I have to admit I'm glad that didn't change. The same goes for me. I've changed a lot but one thing that's the same about me is that I'm as conceited as ever. Confident in my looks and other abilities." He shrugged and realized he was saying things he shouldn't be saying to her. As usual he mentally facepalmed and bit his lip. He hoped he wasn't giving the wrong idea. He wasn't looking to cheat on Reyna. He loved her more than anything. He was just saying things without thinking.