" Leo , " Gwen smiled at him , " What brings you here? "
" I..." His chest was heavy. He missed her so much. She had no idea. " You. "
" How sweet. " Alec patted his shoulder and smiled sarcastically.
Gwen rolled her eyes. Alec was being a cock on purpose. " Alec, give us a minute please. "
He was standing behind Leo. He frowned and mouthed a " Why?" Before leaving.
Gwen shook her head and waved him off. He was being childish.
" Are you okay?" Leo didn't dare to get closer. He didn't want to make her uncomfortable.
" I'm alright. You?" She made eye contact with him.
" I'm...I don't think I'll ever be alright without you. " He laughed painfully. " You're my best friend. My better half and I miss you. I miss us. "
" Leo..." Gwen ran her hands through her hair. " Everything could still be the same you'd just-"
" If I'd just let you start a new life with your father's murderer. " He completed the sentence for her.
" Don't call him that. " She held her breath. " Don't. "
" But that's what he is , Gwen. He is a killer."
" Leo , I am not in the right state of mind to engage in a pointless argument with you now. Please. If you've got nothing else to say, please leave."
" I'm sorry. " He cupped his face and took a deep breath. He hadn't been getting enough sleep lately . His mood was off. " I'm sorry. "
" No you're not. "
" Yeah...I'm not. " Leo laughed.
" You asshole. " Gwen didn't realise she'd started to laugh too. She missed this. She missed him.
" Can I just get a freaking hug?" He spread his arms wide for her. He needed one . She took a few seconds before stepping forward.
" You don't deserve a hug. " She spread her arms and hugged him. " You gained weight. "
" Shut up Gwen. " He laughed as he breathed in her scent. " I'm sorry. I've been an asshole. "
" Thank you for noticing. " She pinched his tummy as she wiped a tear from her face.
" Let's end this before Alec gets here. He'll smash that pretty boy face of yours. "
She pulled away.
" Won't be the first time. " He took in a deep breath . This felt good. Better than the resentment she had in her eyes before. He was slowly coming to terms with her indifference. " He'd better keep you happy. "
" He will. " She had to let him know that she was safe with Alec. " Leo..."
He noticed a shift in her voice. Her hand gently patted her belly.
" What...what's the -"
" I'm pregnant. "
He didn't know why buy these words stung his ears. He felt a hole drill right where his heart was. His eyelids flustered.
" You're pregnant? " He couldn't believe his ears. She was pregnant. She looked the same. There was no possible sign that she was about to become a mother.
" Yes , Leo. " She placed his hand over her belly. " I genuinely want you to be happy for me. You were , are and always will be an important part of my life...and I hope you'll be a part of my baby's life. "
" You're pregnant. I mean...it's definitely a shock. " He laughed awkwardly as he struggled to keep the tears from flowing. " It's all happening so fast. We were in high school just yesterday and now...now you're fucking mom!"
" I know. " She cried softly. They were tears of joy with a blend of relief. " I feel very different. I feel happy and worried and excited all at once. "
" I'm happy for you. " He held his breath.
" But I definitely won't lie...it hurts like hell . " He pointed at his heart. " It hurts right here. "
" I'm sorry...I'm sorry. " The tears kept flowing .
" It's nothing to be sorry for. Just...make sure you keep smiling. " He pulled her cheek. " Oh! And also , make sure you name the kid after me. I deserve that atleast. "
" Ha! In your dreams. " She hugged him again.