"Hey, Cyan. Can I come over? We have a problem."
Cyan: Uh, sure, Sea. Come on over.
In the time since I turned Cantaloupe, Seafoam has gotten much more pleasant to deal with. She has gotten back on her medication, so she's no longer acting crazy. She and Cantaloupe got married and have children of their own. The two of us had reconciled and agreed to stay friends, just friends. It's been about 16 years since I've really seen or heard from either of them, so her phone call was pretty unexpected. There must be something seriously wrong.
She got to my house half an hour later, and I invited her in. She looked pissed.
Sea: We need to talk about your son.
Cyan: Which one?
Sea: The one that looks like you.
Cyan: Cerulean then. I should've known. What did he do now?
Sea: He got my daughter pregnant.
Cyan: He what? The only girl I see him with is- Wait, Aqua is your daughter?
Sea: Yes, and now she's pregnant because of him.
Cyan: Dammit. I'm sorry, Sea, he's been going wild on me. We'll figure something out, okay? I'll talk to him.
Sea: You better get that kid under control, Cyan. He's out of control.
Cyan: I will.
Sea: Well, I gotta go. I'll see you around.
Cyan: Bye.
Can that boy behave himself for two seconds? Looks like we need to have yet another chat.
Cyan: Cerulean!
Cerulean: Yeah?
Cyan: Come here, NOW!
He comes into the room, looking confused.
Cerulean: What did I do now?
Cyan: You know what you did. I'm sure Aqua has told you.
Cerulean: Um..no? I have no idea what you're talking about.
Cyan: *sigh* She's pregnant. Her mom is pissed.
Cerulean: S***. I-I'm sorry, Dad. I-I didn't know.
Cyan: What have I told you over and over again? You need to stop being so careless. This is the kind of stuff that happens.
Cerulean: I'll make it right, I swear.
Cyan: You better. You need to talk to Aqua, and be there for the baby. That's the responsible thing to do.
Cerulean: Yeah, I know. I will.
I sure hope he actually means it this time. I don't want to have this kind of conversation with him again. I never thought these boys would give me so much trouble.
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Cerulean's POV
How could I be so stupid? I should used protection instead of assuring Aqua that everything would be fine. I'm sure she's furious with me right now.
I invited her over because I want to work things out with her. I'm not going to abandon her or the baby.
Cerulean: So, I...uh...heard the news. So it's true?
Aqua: Yeah. It's true. I blame you.
Cerulean: I know. This is my fault.
Aqua: What about 'Nothing's going to happen', huh?
Cerulean: Look, I'm sorry. It was a stupid move.
Aqua: So what now? Are you just going to dump me and move on to another girl? It seems like that's what you like to do.
Cerulean: What?
Aqua: I now about you and Magenta. She told me everything.
Cerulean: S***, baby, I'm sorry. It didn't mean anything. It was just a drunk hookup, nothing more.
Aqua: Whatever.
Cerulean: Please, honey. Give me a chance to make things right. I want to be there for you. If you'll let me.
Aqua: Fine, I'll give you another chance. If you pull another stunt like this, it's over. Clear?
Cerulean: Crystal clear. So..do you mind if I feel?
Aqua: I guess. There's really not much to feel right now. The baby hasn't started kicking yet, it's still too early on.
Cerulean: *touching Aqua's belly* Don't worry little one, mommy and daddy will have their s*** together by the time you arrive.
Aqua: *Rolls eyes* I love you, weirdo. Let's sit outside for a while. I need some fresh air.
Cerulean: Okay.
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Celadon's POV
Magenta: Cela?
Celadon: Yes, babe, what's up?
Magenta: I have a confession to make.
Celadon: Um, okay, lay it on me.
Magenta: Well, remember the party that I went to?
Celadon: Yeah, what about it?
Magenta: Well, that night I got drunk...
Celadon: Okay, so? That happens sometimes.
Magenta: That's not it. I-I, uh, may have, uh, hooked up with your brother.
Celadon: You what?!
Magenta: I'm sorry, Cela. I should have said no. I wanted to say no, but I just felt so compelled to agree. It's like I couldn't say no.
Celadon: *angrily* He is so dead! Where is he?!
Magenta: Outside, I think.
Celadon: *starts hurriedly walking away* He's gonna pay. I've had enough of his s***.
Magenta:*following behind Celadon* Baby, no, please don't do this!
Celadon: He needs a little wake up call. I'm gonna give him a piece of my mind.
Magenta: Cela, stop!
I ignored her efforts to stop me. It's time to do something I should have done a while ago, deflate his ego a little bit. I found him and Aqua hanging outside by the basketball court, being all lovey dovey. I go storming up to him, right up into his face.
Celadon: *hissing* You asshole!
Cerulean: Whoa, bro, what's this all about?
Celadon: You and Magenta. How could you? She's with me!
Cerulean: Listen, Cela-
At that moment, I push into his abdomen and take him down to the ground. I was furious, and I started beating the shit out of him.
Cyan: What's going on here?!
Belle: Oh no.
Dad rushes in and starts pulling me off of him. My mom quickly jumps in to help out.
Cyan: That's enough, Cela! Get off!
They're finally able to pry me off of Cerulean, who is now bruised and bleeding. He's not hurt too badly, just superficial injuries. It felt so good to whale into him like that. Understandably, Dad isn't happy. He helps Cerulean up off the ground, and stands, hands on hips. The girls head inside. I know what's coming next.
Cyan: So, Celadon. What's this about?
Cerulean: I-
Cyan: Shut up, Cerulean, for once in your life, just be quiet. Let your brother speak.
Celadon: He compelled Magenta into sleeping with him. He knows that she's with me, and he doesn't care. It's all about what he wants! Who cares if it effects someone else, right?
Cerulean: Look, dude, I'm sorry, okay? I know it was a mistake, and I feel bad about it. I let the vampire powers get to my head. I'm going to change. I swear. No more f***ing around. I've got a baby on the way, and I want to be there for it.
Celadon:Wait, a baby? Aqua's pregnant?
Cerulean: Yes. And that's my fault too.
Cyan: I think all four of you need to sit down and talk things out, for everyone's sake. That's the best way to handle it.
Celadon: Fair enough. I'll let the girls in on this.
I set up the time and had the girls meet up with us. We all gathered in the basement, nervous how this is all going to go down.
Cerulean: *clears throat* I guess I'll start. We all know that a majority of this, no, all of this, is because of me. If I hadn't meddled, things wouldn't be how they are now. Magenta, I'm sorry for compelling you into sleeping with me, knowing how much you mean to my brother. I was being a selfish asshole, and I apologize.
Celadon: You can say that again.
Cerulean: Shut up. Look, I'm trying to clear the air here. Anyway, Celadon, I'm sorry for stabbing you in the back, and Aqua, I'm sorry for what happened between us that one day. She knows what I'm talking about.
Celadon: Fine. I'm sorry for beating the shit out of you, Cerulean, even though you wholeheartedly deserved it.
Cerulean: That's fair. I know I deserved it.
Magenta: Well, my turn then. I apologize for cheating on you, Cela, even if it wasn't my intention, I still agreed to it so I'm equally as guilty.
Aqua: I, uh, apologize for my boyfriend's behavior? I didn't really do anything other than being involved with him, so...
Cerulean: You have nothing to apologize for, Aqua. I mainly had you come because we need to discuss what we're going to do seeing as your pregnant.
Magenta: Wait, you're pregnant too?
Everyone sits in stunned silence for a minute. Did she just...?
Celadon: What do you mean 'too'? Are you-?
Magenta: Um, yeah, I'm pregnant too. I was going to tell you guys.
Celadon: Please tell me...
Magenta: That you're the father? I-I don't know. It could be either of you. I'm sorry! :(
Celadon: *glares at Cerulean* You better not have...
Cerulean: Whoa there, that baby isn't mine. I don't think so, anyway.
Celadon: And if it is?
Cerulean: We'll deal with that issue, if that's the issue, when the time comes.
Celadon: Fine. But I swear if you're the father...
Cerulean: Stop with the threats Cela, let's be mature about this.
Aqua: *snorts* Like the two of you are mature. You guys are the reason we're in this mess.
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Cerulean's POV
We decided to wrap it up after our little meeting. We agreed not start anymore drama and to act like mature adults. We packed it up and headed out.
Aqua: He really did a number on you, didn't he?
Cerulean: It was bound to happen eventually. I was always pushing his buttons.
Aqua: So, you meant what you said?
Cerulean: Yes, of course. I'm going to change. I can't keep acting like that, especially now that I'm gonna be a dad.
Aqua: Hopefully our little one is the only one. For your sake and theirs.
Cerulean: I sure hope so.
What a roller coaster this past week has been. Now it's time to change.
For better or for worse? I don't know.
<-- Chapter 7-12
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