Empty Corridors -001-

The young girl looked down at her boyfriend, now kneeling in front of her, hands searching in his pockets and a perplexed look covering his face quickly. She knew what was coming but also knew that jumping to conclusions was a horrible thing that she had done far too many times before. After another minute or so, he pulled out the small box and smiled. He then continued you roll into the speech that most girls get before it actually happens.
The speal about how much you mean to them, and how they want you to be theirs forever, but after all those words the real ones finally come; will you marry me?
The girl looked down at him, tears in her eyes and a smiled spread widely across her face. She couldn't speak, but she could nod. And boy, did she nod. Even while she was wrapped in his arms she was still nodding. Just smiling, and nodding.
She'd never seen the boy so happy. And that was what made her smile even wider as they walked hand in hand towards their apartment.
It rained that day, but all that mattered was that he finally got up enough courage to ask what she'd been waiting for since what felt like forever. It might have already happened once before but the fight that tore them apart also tore apart that engagement. After three weeks, neither could take not having the other around anymore.
She was walking in the park aimlessly, he was looking to find the girl he wanted for the rest of his life, for real this time.
And find her he did.
Right underneath a lit lamp.
He stopped her.
He kneeled.
And her breath caught in her throat.
Rumor blinked away her day dream and started across the busy New York streets. With Christmas only a month away, people were already going crazy. Making sure they had everything they needed for their loved ones, not missing a thing.
Rumor made her way back towards the building she had been working at since she packed up and moved to New York, her designer boots clicking along the snow covered sidewalk.
She'd taken a slight turn in appearance since she lived in California. Then, she wore band tee shirts and jeans. Now, in New York, where she worked for Seventeen, she wore skirts, but still wasn't too fond of them. Most of the time she just threw clothes together, making her own style. Such as shirts with leggings and, well, no pants. That was her trademark style.
Sure, she still wore those band shirts that are in the back of her closet, but she's definitely expanded her wardrobe ideas.
"Rumor, phone." Kimmy, the secretary called as she walked through the doors.
"I'll take it in my office." She said with a smile and continued on her way to the elevators.
Once in her office she collapsed in her chair and picked up her phone, pressing the flashing button and leaning back. "This is Rumor, how may I help you today?"
"You can help me by telling me you didn't forget that we're all going out for dinner and drinks in, oh, a half hour!" Fear screeched causing Rumor to pull the phone away from her ear slightly.
"I didn't forget." She lied. "I'll be there. I get off in 10 minutes."
"And you still have to get ready?"
"It won't take as long as you think. Calm down hormone lady. How long have you been pregnant again?"
"Four months, now shut the fuck up and get here." She protested and hung up, causing Rumor to laugh slightly as she set the receiver back down.
Ten minutes quickly passed and before she knew it she was out the door and heading towards her apartment. Well, their apartment. Her and Matt had been living there for quite some time, even though it was usually being taken over by their friends any time they were actually home. Just like it was now. As Rumor walked up to the rather large apartment building she laughed as she saw the cars of her friends in the parking lot.
It was a very nice apartment complex and was more like living in a small home than an actually apartment. Two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a laundry room, kitchen, living room and even equipped with a fire place. It was heaven to Rumor. Something she wasn't used to, not in the least bit.
"You might be knocked up but you may not eat my food." She laughed as she swiped a container of Ben And Jerry's from Fear's hands. She then made a 'hmph' sound and crossed her arm's as she watched Rumor place the ice cream gently back into the freezer.
"Oh come on Rumor Bear, you can't deprive a pregnant woman of her sweets." Derek smiled as Fear sat on his lap, still pouting. Rumor just shook her head.
"You spoil her Derek. She's pregnant, not retarded." Derek just shrugged and kissed Fear's shoulder. "I'm going to change and I'll be ready. Anyone know where-"
Rumor stopped and clashed right into the boy she was looking for. With a smile he kissed her softly and then pulled away. "You have five minutes." Rumor just nodded and headed for their room. She reappeared within five minutes with a new outfit, fresh make-up and a smile spread across her face.
"Thank god." Fear huffed and got on her feet. "I'm starving." Rumor just laughed and took her time gathering her things as everyone filed out of the apartment. When it was just her and Matt left, she spoke.
"You remember when I told you that I hadn't feeling well lately?" She asked quietly, taking Matt's hand in hers and smiling up at him. He nodded and she continued. "I found out why."
"Are you sick?" He asked, his voice full of compassion. Rumor shook her head.
"Not exactly," She laughed, "Matt, I'm pregnant."
"You're what?" He asked as the two made their way out, turning off the light and locking the door behind them.
"You heard me sweetie." She laughed. She then waited for the reaction she expected from him to finally show, and after a few minutes it did. It just took longer for the shock to set in than she had thought it would.
"Wow," He smiled, "we're already starting our family and we aren't even married yet. My parents are going to be so proud of me." By the end his smile faded and sarcasm filled his voice.
"We'll be married before I even start to show, Matt. No worries." Matt just looked down at Rumor and kissed her forehead.
"I love you." He beamed, "I love you so much."
"I love you too. Now, we better hurry it up before Fear has a freak attack when Derek doesn't let her eat because we aren't there yet." She giggled and got in the passengers side. She watched Matt walk around the car and thoughts of baby cries and dirty diapers started filling her mind.
She was ready for this, no doubt about it.
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