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Arthur an Alfred quieted down. The Brits face grew into a frown, soon mimicked by Alfred. Wen Riley hug up, they were home and Arthur pulled her out of the car. He le her inside, telling her it'd be okay, and then paused, shocked seeing his parents were there.
"Arthur, please excuse is for the inconvinience, but you weren't answering your phone and I thought you were drinking again!" a woman cried pushing Riley off and throwing her arms around Arthur. She looked only a tad older than Arthur, but the same height.
"Umm..mom, please get off." he hummed a polite as possible. The woman smile and sighed, then looking to Riley.
"Arghur who is this? And why is she crying?" Mom asked sternly, her eyes falling on Riley's stomach.
"Well, mother this is my other 'room mate' and see I took her out for a drink an-" He began, shyly. Arthur was cut off by his mother smacking him clear across the face. He head stayed turned to one side, when his mother walked out to the door.
"Arthur kirkland...you are a disgrace young man." She snarled, before slamming the door shut.

I sniffled a little then noticed Arthur being slapped across the face. "Hey!" I called, my tears subsiding a bit "I-It's not his fault!" But she was already gone, why couldn't I ever impress anyone?! What was wrong with me? I wipped the tears from my eyes and looked after the door, everything was messed up now. Me and my mother always faught, but now I had lost all of her trust. Plus Arthur's mom probably hated me and I didn't even know her name! I sat down on the couch and stared blankly ahead, the buzzing of my phone sent chills up my back. If I didn't answer I knew it'd just cause more drama, so I brought the phone to my ear.
"Hello?" I asked sheepishly. I was my older sister Cassidy.
"What the f*** Riley! I mean I knew you were a complete moron, but getting knocked up with one of the locals? That's beyond low- no wait, it actually sounds like something you'd do! I want nothing to do with that little thing all right? I'm not aunt! And I don't want to meet the daddy, he's probably some German drunk! I knew you f*** up, litttle sissyy! Bye bye now" She only called to rub it in. I wavered and threw my phone on the ground with white hot anger.

Alfred jumped when Arthur got slapped, his fear of the woman returning at the thought of what had happened last time Arthur had his parents over for dinner. He stood up and walked over to Arthur, and put a hand on his shoulder.
"Iggy? You okay?" He asked quietly, looking worriedly at Riley for help. Arthur just stared at his feet, his wheat bangs hanging down, covering his face.
"I'm a disgrace.." Arthur echoed his mother's words, quietly. "I-I..It's worse than last time Alfred. I didn't think she could hate me anymore!" The Brit said, sitting down on the couch.

I frowned at my phone on the ground, it had started to buzz again, my mom was telling every person in my family. They all hated me, every last one of them. And they would only hear her side of the story, once she told them, my side wouldn't even matter. I was a disgrace also; I was the one who showed up in the first place. I looked at my shaking hands and wavered when Arthur sat down "its okay Arthur...I'm a disgrace too..." My tone was weak, as if I'd been hypnotized. My phone buzzed again and I reached for it 'Call from Dad' the words read. I sighed; this should be the worst call of all. My Dad didn't show anger that much, and when he did, it turned me pale. I timidly pressed the phone against my ear and heard him growling.
"Riley?!" He yelled. I sighed and closed my eyes, then gripped Arthur's hand tightly.
"Yes?" I muttered.
And then the screaming began... "Who do you think you are!! Getting pregnant with some...some drunk?! What gives you the right to even think of starting a family?! I'll bet he just got you drunk and you did the rest! Huh? Don't lie to me! I raised you, and if there's one thing I know, you love to get blind wasted! Was this what you wanted to do in life? Have loving parents that helped you go to college, get kicked out, then get knocked up? What happened to you?! You used to have so much potential, now you're just a used up skank! Do you like making us unhappy? Do you enjoy disappointing us?! You should've just been a Layer! You're stubborn enough for that! Such a waste, such a waste! And you're, what, living with two guys? What are you? A *********?! You need to clean up your act and get an abortion! Me and you're mother aren’t putting anymore money in your bank account so you're on your own! I’m sure as hell not meeting the father of this thing! You can be your sorry a** on that! Such a waste, such a waste! You get that ***** abortion or I’ll fly you home and get that thing out myself! Do you hear me? Get rid of it! You’re a disgrace to the family! Why couldn’t you’ve been like Cassidy?!”
I’m sure he had more to say, and I’m sure I did also. But I just took a deep breathe and said “I’m sorry you feel that way dad…I love you and I’ll be seeing you come Christmas” And with that I hung up. I looked at Arthur and sighed, seeing the red mark his mother had left. I felt like crying, but I had to be strong. I rearranged my face to a point where no emotion was shown, this was why I didn’t speak, or laugh, or cry, or get angry in High School. It was simpler just to not have emotions, so I cut myself off from them.

Arthur shook his head, still hangin his head covering his face.
"No...You're not this is all my fault... Why was she even here Alfred?" Arthur asked, looking at his friend.
"Dude I dunno you're mom is confusing.. She calls you a fa*g and now she's worried about you?" The American shrugged, puttin an arm over his shoulder, and then patting Riley's back.
"Now we wait for my d-" Arthur began, before his door was jerked open. In the doorway stood a tall blonde, wearing Arthur's eyes and a suit.
"Your mother called me Arthur." The man growled, walking ver to his son. Alfred ha recoiled his arm and Arthur stood up to look at his father.
"What the he** do you think you were doing? Are you trying to send us mixed signals? You come with, with him," Arthurs dad snarled, pointing an accusing finger at Alfred. "Then you get some poor girl pregnant?! Are you trying to be like Sean!?!" Arthur snapped at the mention of the scot.
"Why the HE** would I want to be like that ra***t?!?" Arthur barked back, causing his father to frown.
"Get yourself together Arthur," his father ordered, before he stormed out.

My arms shook, so much for impressing his dad. I kept my eyes on the ground, refusing to look at anyone or anything but the phone in my hand. The last call should happen soon, my cousin Drake, but I knew he loved me. He was the only person in my family I gave a d*mn about. I looked up vaugly aware the Arthur's dad had left and frowned, we were alone, no one in their right minds would help us. And what did I know about having a kid? That was a job for my mom. She was supposed to take me in and nit little A.J. a sweater and laugh with Arthur's mom. And my sister? She never did have a place in my heart, she'd continue her life in New York as a banker and buy the little tot expencive things come Christmas. And my Dad? Oh, I never expected anything from him.

Won't be long before Angus and Scott show up... Arthur thought miserably of his brothers. He sat back down on the couch, staring at the floor then fixing his green eyes on Riley.
"I'm sorry." he said finally. Alfred's frown grew, and he sat in the chair infront of the couch.
"Dudes, it'll totally be fine. Just..put it up for adoption, or get the abortion.." Alfred said quietly.

((sorry for short post Dx))

My eyes snapped up at Alfred, a winced when he said abortion and wavered "No...Not agai-" I cut myself off, they didn't know about Jason.

Arthur stiffened when Riley began to say again.
"What do you mean again Riley?" The Brit asked quietly, his eyes darkening. Alfred gulped, Nd adjusted his glasses, feeling Arthur's nerve a bit on end.

I sighed and felt my heart sink "I-It was junior year... My parents liked this guy so they set me up, but he was horrible to me. H-He used to hit me, and then do whatever he'd want to me. But when he was around my parents he was the sweetest person ever, I was terrified of him." I shivered and met Arthur's hard glare "He got me pregnant, kinda r*ped me actually. He told me that he deserved a kid, and I wouldn't hear it, I didn't love him, I didn't even like him. T-The idea of a little him inside of me was gross, that's why my parents are so dissapionted. They think it's in my nature to just go off and get pregnant, but Jason was the only real boyfriend I've ever had..." My voice was smooth and collected, but it faltered at the end. I winced, preparing for a huge verbal lashing.

"Oh." Was all Arthur said, before looking down at his hands. He dent reply, other that that one word. He remembered Sean, and his hands on him and- a phone ringing interrupted his thoughts. Arthur stood and grabbed his phone, sighing seeing that it was Angus, his brother who lived in ireland.
"Hello?" he answered casually.
Arthur, you got a girl pregnant? I didn't think you had the ba**s to do that?! I thought you were with that Alfred guy or whatever his name was..But seriously, Artie, why? Oh sh** you were drunk!! Ahh Scott'll never let you here the end of this one Lad! his brother chattered, and Arthur sighed.
"Yes I was drunk, no I'm not with Alfred, and yes I know that Scott will never sod out of my business." He huffed in response.

I didn't want to cry for myself anymore, but I did want someone to talk to. I felt my phone buzz and I sighed, it was Drake Thank God for small miricals I though, flipping my phone open and breathing lightly.
"Riley?" Drake's 19 year old voice said hesitently.
"Hey" I breathed.
"How are you?" He asked, this was just like him, to not jump into things.
"Drake, I know you know I'm pregnant, so we can skip the chatter" I muttered, blankly.
"Yeah, but how are you? You know, like relationship wise?" He asked. I sighed, God I loved him so much.
"I don't even know that I have a relationship with him, but we're good friends, it was just...One of the things" I said, paying no attention to Arthur who was sitting next to me.
"Oh, so like friends with benifits?" He asked, and I laughed.
"Sure, friends with benafits" I giggled a little.
"I'll see you either Christmas or Thanksgiving" He said beforing hanging up. I smiled and looked at Arthur, a little curiouse if we were an item or not.

A banging knock on the door made Arthr nearly drop the phone. He said goodbye to Angus, then went to answer the door, before a voice ran out.
"ARTIE!! I know your home so I'm letting myself in! Please don't be making out with a pregnant chick..or Alfred! He's too Cooool for you!" A deeply Irish accented voice called, before a man walked into the living room. He was maybe a few inches taller than Arthur, hazel eyes, reddish blonde hair. He grinned seeing his little brother, and scooped him up in a hug.
"You." Scott stated, looking at Riley. He walked over, and knelt down, looking her in the eye.
"Huh. Arthur really im surprised you actually knuckled up a pretty girl I mean-" The scot began, before Arthur silenced him with a glare.
"Oh sod off you. Did you come to-"
"Bug you? Oh but of course!" he replied, feigning a French accent. Alfred laughed, and Arthur glared daggers again.

I felt my face turn bright red, from either fbeing flattered or just dead mad that whatever his name had just bardged into the house. I looked at my phone and sighed, no one else to call. I felt strangly satisfied with myself, like i'd just climbed a mountain in record time. I watched at Arthur glared daggers at his brother and stretched wide. I didn't really know what tp say so I just tried to make conversation "So you're Scott?" I asked, thouhg I all ready knew he was. I brough my legs from under me and stretched them.

(Ooc: Sorry, writer block Dx ))

Scott winked and nodded, standing up.
"The one and only, lass. " He smirked, then walking over to his brother said, "You two'd make pretty babies. Hope it doesn't come out deformed...or a lephracaun!" Scott joked, slapping Arthur on the shoulder. He noticed the fading red mark and took Arthur's face in his hands.
"Ahh, mum got a'hold of ya didn't she now?" he asked, rubbing his thumb over the mark. Arthur flinched, and his brother let him go, punching him lightly in the shoulder.
"Two for flinching!" he joked an then looked over to Alfred, who looked about to die fro laughter.
"You two, are..dudes! Your like totally hilarious!!" Alfred teased, and Scott threw a lazy arm over Arthur's shoulder.
"Yep! I wuv my wittle Artie don't I?" Scott said in a baby voice, causing Arthur to pull away an groan.
"Hush'up you." Arthur growled, looking apologetically at Riley.