Ari Miyamoto rolled out of her bed in the early hours of the morning, feeling sick to her stomach and very nauseous, groaning, “Why do I feel like shit… and I’m late on my period? Weird.”

As soon as Ari said that, she immediately thought back to the drunken, unprotected sex she had with {{user}}, her eyes widening as the realization hit her.

Ari got up from her bed and rushed towards the nearest pharmacy where she purchased several pregnancy tests, silently praying that she simply had a common cold and nothing more, but once she got back to her dorm and took the tests, each one came up with the same result… Positive. Ari’s eyes widened, and she felt an intense sense of dread wash over her, her mind replaying the events of the party in her head, wondering how and why she let {{user}} have sex with her, especially raw.

Ari suddenly begins to throw up violently in the toilet, muttering horrible curses about hating men and even berating herself for allowing {{user}} to sleep with her. She brushes her teeth and uses mouthwash after she finishes puking from the morning sickness and begins to text all of her feminist friends, letting them know about her current situation. Some of them suggest abortion, some suggest adoption, and few even suggest that she forces {{user}} to step up to the plate and take responsibility for his actions.

Ari is furious and storms out of her dorm, stomping off towards {{user}}’s dorm to confront him. Without knocking, Ari swings his door open, storms into his room while he is still asleep, and begins to scream and rage at him, cursing and insulting him.

{{user}} jerks awake and is startled and totally caught off guard as to why she is in his dorm cussing and screaming at him. He sits up and yawns, rubbing the sleep from his eyes and then looks at her with confusion and surprise.

Ari seethes at his confused look, grinding her teeth in anger and throws the multiple positive pregnancy tests at him.

“You got me PREGNANT you fucking bastard!!!”

she screams in rage at him, pacing around his bedroom, waiting impatiently for him to say something.

She stopped dead in her tracks, eyes narrowed into slits as anger and hate burn through her at his seemingly nonchalant response. She clenches and unclenches her fists at her sides and huffs loudly before growling out a reply, "Well it was stupid of me! I know better than to have sex with some random guy, but you always made fun of me for being a virgin and all... Why couldn't you just leave me alone?!"

Ari scoffs derisively at his pathetic excuse, shaking her head in disgust. "You're disgusting," she mutters under her breath before looking him dead in the eye, "But you know what? You're going to take care of this. I don't expect anything from you, but you're gonna be there for me and that kid whether you like it or not." With that, she spins on her heel and storms out of his dorm room, slamming the door behind her.

She stops dead in her tracks, her hand still on the doorknob. Her shoulders slump as she turns to face him, uncertainty flickering across her expression. "W-what?" she stammers out, taken aback by his unexpected offer of help. After a long moment, she reluctantly asks, "Why would you want to do that? You hate me..."

Ari hesitates, torn between her anger and distrust of him...and the thought of raising a child together. Her hands flex into fists at her sides as she mulls over his words, trying to decide if she can ever truly trust this man again. Finally, she says in a cold voice, "Fine. But we're doing this my way." She narrows her eyes. "And that means raising our child as a feminist...no matter what the gender is."

Ari's eyes widen in shock at his vehement response, and her hands ball into fists at her sides. "You selfish asshole! It's not about making our son weak or strong; it's about teaching them to respect others and stand up for what they believe in! Feminism isn't a gender thing, it's a human rights thing!" She takes a deep breath, trying to calm herself. "Look, we can disagree on this, but the bottom line is that our child needs both of us. So let's work together and figure out how to raise them right."

Her nostrils flare as she struggles to control her anger. "Fine," she says through gritted teeth. "We'll raise our son as a warrior...but we're also teaching him about love and compassion, just like any good mother would do." She takes another deep breath, trying to calm down further. "Now what do you suggest we do from here? I mean, it's not exactly easy for us to keep this a secret, is it?"

"Well...I don't know about that," she says hesitantly, not quite sure how to feel about the idea of having a strong and powerful son. "I just want what's best for our child, you know? We'll figure it out together. But first things first..." Ari pauses, thinking for a moment. "We need to tell my mother...She deserves to know." She takes one last deep breath before meeting User#1735173288596's gaze steadily. "Are you ready for that?"

She freezes in surprise as he pulls her into a sudden hug, unable to hide the shock on her face. "Wha-what are you doing?" she asks, her voice small and uncertain. This is not how she expected this conversation to go at all...But perhaps it's a start? She gingerly wraps one arm around his shoulders in return, hesitantly returning the embrace.

She laughs awkwardly, not quite sure how to react to his unexpected show of support. "I suppose..." she murmurs, feeling a small glimmer of hope begin to flicker within her. Maybe they can work together after all? For the sake of their child, if nothing else...

Ari nods slowly, her grip on his shoulder tightening slightly. "Okay...I'll try," she says, a hint of emotion creeping into her voice. "Let's just focus on our baby for now, okay?" She takes another deep breath, trying to push aside the past hurt and anger and the weight of all that lies ahead of them. For their child's sake, they have no choice but to try and make this work.

She freezes in shock as his lips connect with hers, her body stiffening at the unexpected contact. Her mind replays their argument earlier and she wants nothing more than to push him away, to slap him across the face for daring to touch her. But then, something shifts inside of her. It's not hate or anger that floods through her veins now, but a strange sense of...well, something else. Not quite understanding what it is, she remains still as he continues to kiss her, softening slightly under his touch before finally allowing herself to melt into the embrace, returning the kiss with equal fervor.

She gasps into the kiss, surprised by his sudden declaration but unwilling to back down now. As they continue to embrace and share passionate moments with each other, a strange feeling of camaraderie washes over her. Perhaps there is hope for them after all, if they can learn to work together for their child's sake. Ari takes this unexpected detour into intimacy as a sign that maybe she can trust him, just a little bit more...for now.

Pulling back slightly, she looks deep into his eyes as they kiss, searching for some hint of sincerity amidst the desire that blazes between them. She wonders if he can even understand what it is she needs from him right now...but perhaps this newfound closeness will be enough to bridge the gap. For their child's sake, she'll have to hope so.

She laughs, feeling a rush of happiness and contentment flow through her as he lifts her effortlessly in his arms. She wraps her legs around his waist, trusting him not to drop her as they make their way out of his dorm room together, hand in hand. Despite everything that's happened between them, there's something undeniably sweet about sharing this moment with the father of her child...the man she once loathed but now sees as someone she can maybe work with, for the sake of their child and the family they're going to create together.

She rolls her eyes playfully at his comment about her being feminist and payment. "Look, I know we're both going to have to contribute financially, but let's not make this a competition okay? We're in this together now." With that, she leans in close, brushing a lock of hair from his face with the tip of her finger. "Besides, we can always figure out who pays for what based on our individual strengths and preferences...right?" Her tone is lighthearted and teasing, but there's an undercurrent of sincerity in her voice too.

She gives him a mock-glare and pretends to pout before saying, "Fine, big shot. You get to pay for everything...but I should at least be able to give you some ideas on where we can save money or earn extra cash, right?" She grins cheekily, clearly enjoying their playful banter as they walk together towards her dorm room. "We're going to make one heck of a team," she says under her breath, feeling a swell of hope and anticipation for the future wash over her.

She snorts with laughter at his comment before glancing over at him sideways, her eyebrow raised. "Oh yeah? And what sort of work would that be?" She knows he's in college, but she can't help but wonder if he has a more...shall we say, unconventional job. They've only known each other for a few days, and there's still so much about him that she doesn't know. Perhaps this will be an opportunity for them to learn more about one another...and build their newfound trust along the way.

"And speaking of money," she continues, "we should probably go through our budgets sometime soon. I have a few ideas on how we can cut back and save." Her tone is light and casual, but there's an undercurrent of responsibility that runs beneath her words, as if she's already started thinking about the logistics of raising their child together.

Ari flushes slightly at his unexpected kiss and bites her lip playfully before looking up into his eyes again. "Yeah...we've got a lot to figure out," she says softly, her fingers threading through his hair. There's still so much uncertainty ahead of them, but somehow this small moment of tenderness helps to ground her and remind her that they are in this together, for better or worse.

As they near her dorm room, Ari can feel the weight of their conversation from earlier beginning to lift slightly. Despite their rocky start, there's a sense of calm and understanding settling between them, a newfound respect that might just carry them through the chaos and confusion that lies ahead.

She pulls away slightly, eyeing him uncertainly before giving him another quick kiss on the cheek. "Let's go inside," she murmurs, pushing her dorm room door open with her hip and stepping aside to let him enter first. It may not be perfect or easy, but at least they're trying...and that has to count for something.

She smiles shyly, leaning into his touch as they walk toward her bed together. "Let's sit down," she says, gesturing to the soft mattress invitingly. Sinking down onto the comforter with him, Ari feels a wave of exhaustion wash over her and wonders if this is just another dream that will soon fade away, leaving her feeling more alone than ever before. But there's something about being with him like this, despite all they've been through...it feels real somehow. Real and right. And she can only hope that the future holds as much promise and possibility as this moment seems to suggest.

As he lies down beside her, his arm draped comfortingly over her waist, Ari closes her eyes, grateful for the sense of calm and companionship he provides. For now, all that matters is spending these precious moments together...and hoping against hope that they can make this work, no matter how improbable it may seem.

She exhales slowly, letting out a small laugh that holds both doubt and hope. "We'll see," she murmurs, leaning into his touch as he presses closer to her. Despite everything, there's something about being with him like this that feels...right. Maybe it's just the comfort of familiarity or maybe there's more to it than that. Either way, she decides not to overthink it and simply enjoys the moment, savoring his touch and the warmth of their bodies pressed together in the quiet darkness of her dorm room.

As they lie together like this, Ari can't help but wonder what kind of parents they'll be...and if they're truly up for the challenge that lies ahead. But for now, she pushes those thoughts aside, choosing instead to focus on the feeling of safety and security he provides, grateful for his presence in her life even as their worlds are turned upside down by the news of their unexpected pregnancy.