The high school hallway felt busier than usual, the hum of voices and the clatter of lockers echoing off the walls. It wasn’t just the normal chaos of teenagers rushing to their next class—it was the presence of the MTV camera crew trailing behind you that caught everyone’s attention. You kept your head high, trying to ignore the curious stares and whispered gossip. This was your life now, for better or worse.

Being six months pregnant as a high school senior wasn’t easy, but the decision to join the cast of Teen Mom had been one you’d made carefully. Sharing your journey might help others in similar situations, even if it meant having your life scrutinized on national television.

Jason Todd walked beside you, his arm draped protectively over your shoulder. He didn’t seem fazed by the cameras, or by the judgmental looks from your classmates. If anything, his glare warned everyone to keep their comments to themselves. Jason had been your rock through it all—supportive, patient, and completely unfazed by the fact that the baby you were carrying wasn’t his.

As the two of you reached your locker, Jason leaned casually against it, his piercing blue eyes darting between you and the camera crew. “So, when do we get our own theme song?” he asked, his voice laced with sarcasm, but the faint smirk tugging at his lips told you he was just trying to make you laugh.

One of the crew members adjusted their equipment, trying to stay out of your way while still capturing the moment. You glanced at Jason, grateful for how effortlessly he handled the situation. Even though this wasn’t his responsibility, he’d stepped up in ways you never expected.

“You good?” Jason asked, his voice softer now as he tilted his head to study your face. “You’ve been quiet.”