“And you are?”

“Paul, why do you ask?”

“Well it seems as though Jessie is upset. And I am not please you ruined her smile.”

I couldn’t believe Stefan was saying all of this. It felt so right to be around him. I was happy, I haven’t been happy in so long.

“I don’t understand how little Miss Actress over here could even smile. She has nothing to smile about.”

I was fuming at this point. I stared at him, about to speak but Stefan’s words came out before mine.

“I believe anyone can smile. For that matter, anyone can do whatever they please. You have no control over Jessica’s life. She is an individual and will live her life as she pleases.”

Shocked. That’s what I was, completely shocked. He should up for me. To Paul no less. Paul looked equally surprised that someone would stick up for me. But the “man” just had to say something back.

“Well, Jess will just use you, then lie saying she had a mis-.”

“I did fucking have one asshole! It is not my fault you can’t or won’t believe it. Seriously, if you were such a man, you would know who to believe rather than dating the school’s slut because you “love” her. You have no idea what love is Paul. And do not, under any circumstances call me Jess. I am not your friend, and you have no right to call me by the name my friends call me. Now, get away from me right now.”

At some point I had stood up. I sat back down and stared at the table. I felt better. I let the truth out of me and I could care less what people had to say about it. “Holy crow Jess.” Hailey was surprised. She had no idea I could ever do that. Neither did I to tell the truth, but I was very proud of myself for doing what I did. “You were pregnant?” Oh Jesus help me.

“Yes, Stefan I was.”

“I’m sorry for your lose.”

“It wasn’t your fault. It was his.”

Stefan nodded. I felt horrible. He was dragged into this. I know what people will say, they’ve said to before. And he shouldn’t have to go through that. As everyone else at the table went back to their conversations, I turned to Stefan.