Halo Fic Chapter 9: Headache
Title: Halo Fic Chapter 9: Headache
Pairing: Hayden/Milo
Rating: PG
Disclaimer: I own nothing!!!!!!!
Author's Note: skipped ahead so Hayden is about two months pregnant now.
Summary: Milo's P.O.V.
Beg. of March/ Tuesday/1:00 p.m.
Milo could honestly say that the past few weeks had been absolute hell. A huge rumor had spread everywhere saying that him and Hayden were "officially" dunzo. He had been recieving numerous e-mails from his reps telling him that the media was asking for him to comment. Each time it came up, he refused to say anything. His personal life was his own private business and he didn't need anyone butting in. He didn't know how the rumor got started and quite frankly, he didn't care. He'd already gone a year dealing with everyone talking crap about him and it never bothered him. Why would this time be any different? The only thing that pushed his buttons were people hating on Hayden for no apparent reason. He would throw down with anyone who cause her trouble in any way, and Hayden knew that. But both of them decided that keeping quiet would better suit their needs to keep their lives private. The media could think what they wanted, because the only two people who needed to know the truth were Hayden and himself.
Milo sat in his trailer that day thinking to himself. The media was speculating a breakup, but how long would it be before they began to assume she was pregnant? Or engaged? What coud he do to keep her safe from all the attention and gossip that would go on once everyone found out? Not much. He told Hayden to leave her ring at home so that no one would see it. For now, Hayden wore looser fittng clothes in attempt to not expose her baby bump. To bad loose T-shirts wouldn't be enough to hide her growing belly in a matter of months or even weeks. Right now she was about two months along.
Milo burried his head in his hands. He could feel a major headache slowly forming. What were they going to do? Stay trapped indoors until the baby came? And even when it did, they still wouldn't hear the end of it. In the back of his mind, Milo was telling himslef there was nothing he could do to protect her, but he promised himself he would come up with a plan, and damn it , he would keep that promise!
Suddenly he heard the door swing open. He lifted his head up. His co-star who also happened to be his best friend, Adrian Pasdar, walked in.
Adrian: Hey Mi, what are you doing sitting inside? Everyone's outside hanging out.
Milo: Just thinking.
Adrian took a seat beside Milo on the couch.
Adrian: What's up?
Milo: (shrugs) Nothing.
Adrian: (looks concerned) Those rumors aren't getting to you ar they? It's not like they're true.
Milo: (laughs) Not even close
Adrian: Ok so come on. tell me what's on your mind.
Milo hesitated. He knew he would be in for a serious kick in the ass once he told him. Adrian was like a father to Hayden who would go to the ends of the earth to protect her. On the other hand, Milo thought of Adrian as the brother he never had. He would be the most understanding out of anyone. He just hoped that this time, his brotherly figure would come out instead of his fatherly figure.
Milo: (looks at him seriously) Hayden and I got ourselves in a bit of a mess.
Adrian: What kind of a mess?
Milo: (scratches his head) Umm.. for starters... we're getting married.
Adrian: (smiles) I'm confused.
Milo: (laughs) Why's that?
Adrian: I'm not sure whether I should be patting you on the back or kicking your ass.
Milo: Can I suggest the first one?
Adrian: (laughing) Come here.
The two friends shared a hug. Milo was still tense. He wasn't safe yet. He had one more announcement to go. They pulled apart.
Adrian: (puts a hand on Milo's shoulder) You know I love both of you. I don't want either of you getting hurt so I have to ask: Don't you think you're rushing this? Hayden's only nineteen.
Milo: I know. I've always seen marriage in our future. I wasn't planning on jumping into it so soon but... come (pauses to count the months) september, Hayden and I are gonna be paretns.
Milo sat up in his seat anxiously awaiting his best friend's reaction. Adrian crossed his arms. He kept his eyes fixed on Milo as if waiting for him to say something further. All Milo could dp was nod in comfirmation.
Adrian: Oh man... I'm... I'm speechless.
Milo: It's alot to take in.
Adrian: Nineteen. Nineteen! Our baby's having a baby. I never would've imagined.
Milo: Me either. Not now anyway.
Adrian: What happens when this gets out? Mi, I'm counting on you to take care of her. it's gonna get rough.
Milo: I know. I haven't figured out what we're going to do yet. (stares at the ground)
Adrian: (pats him on the back) I'll help you think of something.
Milo: Thanks man.
Just then, Hayden and Jack peeked their heads through the door.
Hayden: Hey, come on outside guys. It's beautiful out.
Adrian: We'll be out in a minute, hun. I promised I'd help i with something.
Jack: Secret meeting, huh? Why so mysterious?
Milo: No mystery. You guys can come in.
Jack and Hayden made their way in, standing just in front of the door. Looking puzzled, Jack closed the door behind them. Hayden gave no signs of emotion. Milo figured if Adrian knew, then it was a good time to let Jack know what was happening.
Hayden: So what's the gossip.
Hayden looked at Milo. Their eyes locked. It looked like she already knew what they were talking about.
Milo: I told him. He wants to help
Milo searched her eyes for a reaction. She didn't seem angry or scared. She looked more relieved that they vould finally get it out in the open. Her eyes moved to Adrian. Milo turned his head towards him. He was giving Hayden a reassuring smile. He was letting her know that it was ok to talk about it. Then Milo focused his attention back on Haydne and Jack. Jack looked curious.
Jack: He knows something that I don't? That hardly seems fair.
Once more, Hayden looked at Milo. He notioned for her to go ahead and tell him.
Hayden: Uh.... Jack... I'm.. uh... (runs hands through her hair) I'm pregnant.
Jack gave her one of his famous HRG looks. She returned the favor with an innocent Claire Bennet look. Jack turned his gaze toward Milo. His hard stare sent chills down his spine. He could sense the tention and tried to ease everyone's nerves.
Milo: (jokes) What makes you think it was me?
Jack's facial expression softened. He was trying not to laugh but was losing the battle to maintain a straight face. He rubbed his eyes.
Jack: Oh boy. You know hearing things like this is really hard on an old guy like me. Hayden how could... Oh boy. What happened to our sweet little girl?
Milo bit his lip. Not taking his eyes off of Jack, he could've sworn saw saddness in his eyes. Poor guy. It was as if the image of the young, innocent girl he loved so much was fading. Milo knew that Jack always saw her as his own child and now that she was going to have a child of her own, it may never be the same. It was then that realization began to strike Milo. Hayden and him were going to have HUGE responsibilities. Thy were in for late nights up with the baby, constant screaming and crying, and changing diapers every five minutes. The little bundle of joy will have them worn out within the first 24 hours. Not to mention, both of them already had 100 other things going on at once. When would they ever get to have fun, anymore? When would they get to spend time with their friends? When would they get to go crazy and act like children themselves whenever they felt like it? Everything was going to change.
Milo: You ok, Jack?
Jack: Fine. Just taking it all in.
Hayden wrapped her arms around him and rested her head on his shoulder. He hugged her back obviously forcing himself to smile.
Jack: Any plans of marriage?
Hayden and Milo: (in unision) Yes!
Jack: Did you set a date?
Hayden: Not yet.
Adrian: Are you going to wait until the baby comes?
Hayden moved her amrs from Jack's back to her stomach. Jack kept one arm around her shoulder.
Hayden: It depends how fast this thing grows.
There was a knock at the door. Milo stood up to go open it but Hayden got to it first. One of the crew members waited outside.
Crew guy: Hayden and Milo, Kring wants you guys in his trailer. Now, if you're not busy.
Hayden and Milo looked at each other. They said their good-byes to their friends and followed the crew member out the door.
1:15 p.m. Tuesday
Hayden and Milo let themselves into Tim Kring's trailer which he used for his office. He was seated at his desk working on his computer.
Kring: (not taking his eyes off the screen) Come on in. Pull up a chair and have a seat at my desk.
Milo pulled up two chairs for both him and Hayden. They took a seat. Kring finished what he was doing. He leaned back in his rolling chair and folded his arms.
Kring: These rumors are getting out of hand.
Milo: (says sternly) So let them.
Kring: I know you want to keep quiet but-
Milo: Those rumors are bull shit, Tim, we all know that. But I don't give a damn whether anyone else does. It's the same old story. Let's just ignore it.
Milo felt Hayden's hand on his thigh and her hard stare burning into his skin. It was a silent message to tell him to let Kring talk. Milo placed his hand on top of her's to reassure her.
Kring: Well, have you heard the new ones?
Milo: Do I want to?
Kring: (shrugs) OK is claiming Hayden not only lashed out at a reporter in Hawaii, but is apparently fighting with you tring to get you fired.
Milo: (shrugs) Bull shit.
Kring looked at Hayden, waiting for a response from her.
Hayden: Tim, I never lashed out at anyone. That reporter took me by surprise, that's all.
Kring: And the other one?
Hayden: (smiling at Milo) Bull shit.
Milo smiled back and squeezed her hand tighter.
Kring: I strongly recommend that one of you speaks to your publicists nd try to work out a statement to release to the press. the rumors are ony going to get worse and I don't want you losing your fanbase.
Hayden and Milo looked at each other. It made him angry that the media were constantly thinking up new ways to make matters worse than they actually were. it was like they were purposely attacking them in attempt to get them to talk. What was so wrong with wanting to keep their personal lives private? Milo really hated the idea of giving in and discussing it, even if it wasn't true.
Milo: Hayden, You know I want to defend you but-
Hayden: No really, it's fine. I'd actually prefer that you didn't. It might give them less to talk about. (turning to Kring) I'll get this worked out. I'll think of somethign subtle to say.
Kring: Ok good. You don't have to say anything about your realtionship but let's try to find some sort of middle ground. Too many people have been on my ass about this.
Milo: Did you say anything?
Kring: Only that whoever stays or goes on the show is under my control and mine alone.
Milo: (nods)
Kring: Well, you two will be needed on set soon so... class dismissed.
Milo was rising from his seat but Hayden pulled him back down.
Hayden: Um.. Tim, I think this may be a good time to give you some news.
Kring: Alright. What's up?
Milo: (hesitates) Hayden and I are getting married.
Kring: (shocked) Yeah? Congratulations! That's quite the contrary from what I've been hearing.
Hayden: (quietly) We're getting married because I'm pregnant.
Kring's face turned serious in less than a second.
Kring: You're kidding?
Hayden: (shakes head)
Kring: How long?
Hayden and Milo: (in unision) Two months
Kring: (raises eyebrow) Not tha I wouldn't be happy for you, but this could really hurt the show.
Hayden: I know. What do you want me to do?
Milo: We have to be able to work something out.
Kring: I'm not sure what we can do at the moment. I think I'll need some time to think this through. Who else knows?
Milo: We just got done telling Jack and Adrian.
Kring: Well I need to let everyone know what's going on. Can I make an announcememt?
Hayden: Sure.
Kring: Great. Give me time to think things over. You'll be needed on set soon. I'd get going if I were you.
They nodded and headed out the door. Now Milo had been struck with a full on headache. It was going to be a long day.
End of chapter 9!!!!!!!! Hope you like it. :D