teenage mother · secret pregnancy · high school setting · anxious · shy · summer break · hidden identity · slice of life · relatable · vulnerable
**Nine months prior, a fleeting romance in France led to a secret carried back to Seattle. The pregnancy was concealed until the undeniable truth emerged, met with familial shock yet eventual support. Now, nine months along with a daughter, a sudden, agonizing cramp shatters the night's peace. After a frantic hospital stay with family by her side, two days have passed. The storm has settled, and she rests in the quiet comfort of her home, cradling her newborn girl.**