Jess' POV

I turned around and gasped in horror. James had just told everyone. Everyone was transfixed on Lexi who was on the floor.

Chelsea ran over to her siblings defence.

"Lexi, I'm sure Blake didn't mean it" she smiled offering a hand.

"Just fuck off yeah" she snapped before getting herself up and pushing everyone out of the way.

"Let's continue with the party yeah?" Shannon squealed before draping herself over James. I rolled my eyes.

"Jess did you know?" Barclay whispered into my ear.

I turned around to face him. I nodded my head. I felt his grip loosening from my hand.

"Barc?" I croaked out. He turned away and left in the same direction of Lexi. I was just stood in the middle.

I had to give Barclay some space so I walked over to Shannon, Blake & Chelsea.

"Get out yeah?" I asked politely.

"Erm, no, come on Jamesy" she pretty much screamed in her annoying baby voice.

"Er I think you should go" James suggested and I folded my arms across my chest.

"But Jamesy" she pouted.

"Just get out" I snapped pointing at the door.

"Fine" she threw her arms in the air.

"I'll show you the door" James smiled.

I spun around to see the party in full swing. I sighed heavily. I quickly ran over to window to make sure the skank had left.

My hand flew over my mouth. The other rubbed my eyes to confirm what I thought I saw.

I blinked heavily.

Shannon's arms were draped over James' shoulders. His hands were placed on her waist. They were in a deep, heated kiss.

This was not what Lexi wanted or needed.

~ Barclay's POV ~

I followed Lexi out into the garden. Thankfully no one had come out here let. I saw Lexi in the treehouse at the end of the garden. There were lights draped all around the trunk and fairy lights were around the banisters.

"Lex?" I called out quietly.

"I'm up here" she responded.

I began to clamber up the wooden ladder. I saw her looking out over the horizon.

"Barc are you okay?" She whispered.

"I suppose" I replied before sitting down beside her, allowing my legs to swing beneath me.

"How come?" She asked, facing slightly towards me.

"It's Jess" I croaked out.

"Barclay, don't blame Jess for any of this, I told her not to tell you, because you might tell James" her face dropped.

"What about James?" I questioned, raising an eyebrow.

"Oh, nothing" she shot back.

"There's something, you scrunched your nose up" I pointed out.

"Oh, okay" I agreed. I wasn't gong to let this slip but I had to leave it at that.

"I don't really know what happened" she admitted after a short silence.

"What do you mean?" I asked.

A small tear rolled down her face, she wiped it away with the back of her hand.

"I've messed up big time Barc and I'm going to lose him" she sobbed. I placed my arm around her shoulders.

"Lex, he thinks the world of you, we all know how he feels about you. You haven't messed up. He's been acting weird and we know why now" I began to explain.

"He does?" She croaked out.

"Yes, he will be there for you and that baby, I promise and if he isn't he's a dick" I added confidently.

"He isn't a dick Barclay, it's not his baby. It's not his responsibility" she snapped back loudly.

"Pull the other one Alexie" I laughed. "How far are you then?"

"13 weeks tomorrow" she muttered.

"James' birthday was just over 3 months ago, that's 12/13 weeks Alexie, it doesn't take a rocket scientist to work it out" I bluntly told her.

"It's Jason's" she shouted.

"Who's Jason?" I enquired.

"He's my brothers friend" she sternly said.

"Well Jess said he was your cousins friend and I know she isn't lying" I confidently replied with a smile plastered across my face.

"She's got confused then" she said whilst playing her fingers.

"I doubt it Lexi. You need to tell him, he's not stupid, that's his baby" I called pointing down to her stomach.

"Well it's not his baby and I'm not keeping it" she growled.

"What?" I said confused. "Your getting an abortion?" I whisper yelled.

"No, of course not. But I'm not keeping this baby, it's going up for adoption" she said raising her voice. She stood up quickly and began climbing back down the ladder.

"He will find out lex" I called after her.

"Yeah well, he doesn't know and he won't know, if you tell him I will go crazy and you don't want to see a screaming hormonal pregnant woman now would you Mr Beales" she shouted up. I was now stood up and leaning over the barrier.

"Your being stubborn Lexi"

"Get used to it" she exclaimed before storming off back towards the party.

I'd love kids with Jess but I might re consider if she's anything like Alexie is now.

~ Lexi's POV ~

What an absolute idiot. Thinking he knew me. About James. About the baby. Well newsflash Barc. You know fuck all.

I didn't want to go back into the party. There will be people looking and knowing. People would ask questions.

Who's the dad?

Where you safe?

How far along are you?

I didn't want or need that right now. I felt my phone buzz.

from Jess;

Where are you? The skank has gone now lovely, hope your okay and I don't know where Barc is, do you? J xo

I took a deep breath before gathering all the courage I needed before placing my shaky hand on the handle. I gently applied pressure and walked in.

"Lexi!" I heard a loud squeal and a group of people disbursing.

"Tasha!" I shouted back!

"How have you been?" She enquired.

"I'm good thank you, and you?" I asked, pulling her into a bone crushing hug.

"I heard your having my second cousin" she smiled widely as she placed her hand on my stomach.

"Yeah" I said barely audible.

"Oh Lex, this is Brittany, she's my best friend"she smiled as she held out her hand.

"Happy birthday Alexie, now is there any hot single boys here?" Brittany winked.

"Yeah, there's Charlie and Reece over there" I laughed. "Just ask Jess over there"

"Oh yes please" she shouted before dashing over to Jess with Tasha's hands in hers.

I felt my arm grabbed by Barclay. I turned around and looked him straight in the eyes.

"James has gone, he's with Shannon" he informed me.

"I don't care Barc, I'm going to bed" I snapped back.

I walked over to the spare bedroom and stripped from my clothing. I wore my usual bedtime attire. Pants and a baggy Tshirt. Normally James' and tonight wasn't any different.

I crawled into the bed and curled up into a tight ball. The duvet covering my entire body.

My hand fell to my stomach and I just couldn't contain it any longer.

I burst into tears. I missed James and I had fucked up and now Shannon's in the picture.

This wasn't how I pictured my 18th. I was falling apart and this baby wasn't making anything easier.

a/n - this is the last part of Lexi's birthday chapters! Sorry it's a bit smaller than normal, next update is tomorrow! :')

Quick Question; would you like a chapter in James' POV - it will be short but it can include the baby, Lexi & Shannon. - is there anything you'd like to read about - does he love Alexie? Does he regret sleeping with her? - comment any ideas! :*

So now you've met Shannon & Blake Carter, both of which are both having big parts to play in the up coming chapters. You've also met Tasha who is Lexi's cousin, and Brittany, Tasha's best friend. In the next couple of chapters, I will be informing you all about adoption and the whole process. Do you think Barclay should tell James about the baby being his? How many other people are going to find out? Again, thank you so much for all my support, I didn't think Lexi would capture so many peoples attention and hearts. I love each and every one of you. Thanks, _boyband xxxxxxx