Chapter 31

"Abigail! Let's go!" I heard Liam yell from downstairs. I sighed and rolled over and off the bed, slipping my shoes on. I bounced down the stairs and saw the boys standing there waiting by the door. "C'mon little miss sunshine."

"I told you guys we really don't have to do anything." I pouted as we all left the room.

"Abby, it's your 17th birthday. We're not going to just stay home and do nothing." Niall smiled throwing his arm around me.

We were back in London for the boys holiday break. Christmas was this weekend and the boys were all really excited to see their families cause it had been a while. I was almost three months along now but you wouldn't be able to tell from looking at me. I'm glad though, I'm really dreading looking like a beach ball.

"Where are we even going?" I asked as we all got into Harry's car.

"Too a little bistro. I know you don't want anything big so we spared you. We're just gonna do some dinner and cake." Louis gave me a thumbs up and I turned back around in the front seat.

The rest of the boys still don't know I'm pregnant but I plan on telling them soon. The only people who know are Lou, Gemma and Niall. I want to keep it that way for a little while longer. I don't really know if the others will be... happy about it. I think Louis will be a little disappointed but I can't change the past.

We got to the bistro around 7 and it was packed. Of course we had our own room in the back. A little courtesy of the manager being a huge fan of the boys.  "This place is super nice." I whispered to Niall as we followed the waitress to a private back room.

"Only the best for your birthday." He grinned nudging me. I just smiled and shook my head as I followed the boys in the room.

"Surprise!" I looked around the room and saw Lou and Gemma and Ed sitting at the table. I mean I kinda saw Lou and Gemma coming but Ed!?

"Oh my gosh!" I rushed over to him and he embraced me into a big hug.

"Happy birthday Abigail." He smiled, squeezing me tighter.

"Thank you, I never thought you'd be here." I smiled pulling back from him.

"I pulled a few strings. You look good kid. I've been keeping tabs on you. I heard about the little hiccup you had but you look good now. I'm happy for you." He pulled me into one last hug before we sat down at the table.

We all ordered our food and the room had such a... warm atmosphere to it. Everyone was laughing and talking about not dark things. I was so used to everyone bringing something terrible up or something bad happening but right now was good. I wish I could save this moment forever.

Once we were finished eating the waitress brought out a little cake the boys had made for me. It was a cute little ice cream cake with a whole bunch of different candies on top.

They sang happy birthday and it obviously sounded amazing which was much different from the usual pathetic happy birthday most people get sung. I stared down at the cake watching the flames on top of the candles waiver back and forth.

"Make a wish." Lou smiled placing her hand on my shoulder.

I looked up at everyone and my vision blurred, tears pooling in my eyes.

"Abigail, what's wrong?" Niall stood up a little bit and everyone seemed to get tense.

"Nothing, nothing." I lightly chuckled fanning my face with my hands. "I just, I haven't had a birthday like this in forever. I haven't even celebrated my birthday the last three years." I laughed, the tears now falling down my cheeks. "It always went forgotten."

"Well, that won't happen anymore. This is only the first of many birthdays.

I smiled and blew out the candles, wiping away the tears on my face. "Thanks guys."

"Now it's present time!" Louis cheered pulling out a box from his pocket.

"Oh no, I don't want presents. You guys have already done a crazy amount for me."

"Don't be silly. It's your birthday." Liam grinned also pulling out a gift.

"Now we are boys so it was kind of hard to pick something out so it's mostly gift cards to places." Niall admitted as they all handed me either a card or a little box. They were right, they were all gift cards to either starbucks, whatever that was, or a clothing store.

"Don't worry, we'll go spend those." Lou leaned in giggling. "Now open mine."

I grabbed the bag from her and tore through the tissue paper. "It's from me and Gemma." I pulled out a beautiful sweater. It was a dark red colors with flecks of black in it. "It's from Paris. I bought it when I was there as a gift and I've had it since. I was never sure who to give it to. I;m glad it's you." She leaned over and pulled me into a side hug. "And it stretches out, don't worry." She whispered making my face turn hot.

"There's something else too." Gemma called out and I reached into the bag and pulled out a little box. I opened it up and saw a beautiful silver and gold bracelet. It was intertwined, almost looking like a braid.

"Woah." I looked up and the two of them had huge smiles on their faces. "Thanks everyone. A lot."

There was a chorus of 'you're welcomes' and the waitress walked in with a bottle of champagne. "A gift from the manager for all of you. Would you like me to open and pour it?"

"Oh no thank you. She's still not 18 and even if she was she couldn't drink." Niall chuckled and the waitress nodded placing the bottle on the table in front of him. It had a pretty gold ribbon on it. "We'll just take it home.

"Wait, why couldn't she drink?" Liam asked looking at Niall.

There was a lump in my throat as Niall caught onto his slip up. Bloody idiot.

"You're pregnant." Louis gasped looking at me with wide eyes. 

"Fuck." I mumbled under my breath. Everyone was looking at me and their faces were... shocked. Louis' seemed to have a hint of hurt in it but that was expected. Liam looked disappointed which hurt like a bitch and Zayn was just... shocked.

But Ed, he was completely taken back. He didn't look hurt or angry or anything but he was looking at me with that... pity look. The one I hated more than anything.

"Yep." I nodded and the room stayed silent for a few minutes before the waitress spoke up.

"Congratulations." She smiled awkwardly before leaving the room.

"I'm sorry." Niall mouthed and I just slumped back in my chair.

"Well, congratu-fucking-lations." Louis smiled getting up and coming over to me. He hugged me and kissed the top of my head. "Whatever you need, i'm here for you."

"Thanks Lou." I smiled still feeling Ed's eyes on me.

No one really talked about it anymore but I know they'll bring it up when they've had time to process it. We all finished eating and walked out of the restaurant. We were standing waiting for the car, my coat wrapped tight around me as the temperature seemed to get closer and closer.

"Hop in." Harry smiled as rolled down the window. All the boys piled into the car and I said by to Gemma and Lou.

"Bye, Ed. Thanks for coming tonight." I wrapped him into a tight hug and pulled back looking at him.

"I haven't given you your present yet." He mumbled reaching into his pocket. "Here."

I grabbed the envelope and opened it, my jaw dropping. "I can't take this. What is this?" I asked looking down the number.

"You were my inspiration for A Team. It's a huge hit and it's only getting bigger. Without you, I would've never written it. You're getting a share of the profits. And after the news at dinner, I think you'll need it. Please, take it and make good use of it." He pulled me into a hug and kissed my forehead. "Happy birthday."

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