Date: Mon, 5 Nov 2012 04:10:25 -0800 (PST)
From: Aaron Hull <wah.stories@yahoo.com>
Subject: Shawn's Turn: Shawn's Turn - 30

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	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!

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	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.

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~ 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

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