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Your POV:
Flashback.

We were walking through the park as a family, mom and dad were talking alongside each other. I had ran ahead a little, trying to catch up to Makoto who was farther ahead.

It was summer time here in Japan, the air was humid so I was in a blue summer dress.

"Hurry up!" Makoto shouted.

"Wait, bro!"

"(Y/n), be careful!"

It was moms birthday, we were headed to a bench so mom could open her present. She sat down and dad gave me a red box with a pink ribbon tied around it. I had a big toothy smile on my face as I handed it to her.

"Happy birthday mommy!"

"Thank you, Aww my babies always buy such great presents" mom untied the ribbon, and opened the box, I hovered over it to see what was inside.

Inside was a white dress with pastel flowers embroidered to the top. The top was made of mesh but there was a white shirt lining it.

"I love it, thank you so much for the wonderful gift"

"Your welcome mommy!"

Flashback Over.
Kuchel's POV:

(Y/n) was sleeping with her head leaning against the pillar holding the gazebo up. Levi was also sleeping in his stroller, I had my beer in one hand and a book in the other.

She shifted in her spot, letting out a deep breathe.

I set my book down, "say...do you think it's too late for me?"

Time Skip to the next day.
Back at Kuchel's apartment.

I had gotten kicked out of the university today.

I should've been expecting this to happen, after all I'd skip class almost every morning. They also had to make a special exception to allow me to bring Levi into class since I didn't have a sitter to watch him.

Perhaps things will be easier for us now though, it's not like I had a career plan anyway.

Most people would be sad but I didn't really know what to think of it. Maybe it hadn't settled in yet, I should probably try to get into another university. Working at a minimum wage restaurant wouldn't do much of anything since I have bills and Levi to worry about.

When I got home from my last day of school I put Levi in his crib and collapsed onto my bed, taking a deep breathe and staring at my white ceiling. The house was pretty messy, my shelves full of books, candy bars and beer covered the surface of my table, my school shit was spread out on my desk and my laundry was scattered.

My life was pretty depressing.

Aside from visits with (y/n) on rainy days my life was pretty tragic. Of course I had Levi to keep me company but there's only so much a 1 year old can do.

My parents kicked me out as soon as I turn 18.

They were mad I had gotten myself pregnant junior year. They'd tell me that I soiled my future, wasted any chance of getting a husband or wife (since I'm Bisexual), or even going to college and getting a job for myself.

So the last few years have been my own personal hell. Of course I could've aborted Levi but I decided not too. I love him with all my heart and I can't wait to see him grow up, I just wish things have been easier for us.

My phone rung, it was next to my head so I grabbed it and read the caller ID.

It was (y/n).

I picked up the phone, setting it down next to my ear and setting it on speaker.

"Hey"

"What's up

"Nothing, just calling to see how your doing"

"I just saw you yesterday, but the same as always."

"Whatchu been up to?"

"Well I tried that ramen recipe we made the other day"

"Oh? Did it taste the same?"

"Yup, I could actually taste The flavor."

"Really? Sounds pretty good, maybe you should cook for me next time."

"I wouldn't go that far. But not too long ago, alcohol and chocolate were all I taste. My tongue was as numb as the rest of me"

"How are you feeling about the whole university thing? I cant help but feel like it's my fault..."

"It's not trust me, I made the choice to skip morning classes. But you always talk to me so gently (y/n), it's strange. As if your touching something you think you could break."

Flashback (I hope this isn't confusing because it's not necessarily a flashback.)

But back then, when it hurt even to breathe, much less talk, you didn't believe me. You only listened to those around you. The rumors, all the little whispers, why did you believe them?

"I'll send you a monthly check to provide for the child. Aside from that dont contact me about it. I don't want your decisions to ruin my future, it's not my problem you decided to be skank."

"Okay. Thank you, even after all this."

"Yeah whatever. It's your choice, it's not my place to tell you to get an abortion. Your futures been ruined for a while, might as well throw it all away right? See ya Kuchel, the check will come in the mail within a few weeks."

"Yeah...thanks again."

Back in high school my nickname was Kinky Kuchel. I was a total slut, at parties I'd get drunk or high, but most times I'd end up sleeping with random people I hadn't even known. Some would be girls, some would be boys...

By the time junior year rolled around I had slept with most of the school, the most recent one at the time had been Itō, Levi's father (also the one I was on the phone with). I started getting symptoms of pregnancy so I took a test and found out I was.

When I told Itō he freaked out and soon after the whole school knew. The few friends I had slowly disappeared, I was made fun of and treated like I was dirt on the bottom of people's shoes.

When mom and dad found out they threw a fit, begged me to get an abortion. But I didn't want to so I didn't, I'm not sure why I didn't want to get one. I just didn't. It was my decision to make and I had my mind made up.

I was alone, so maybe I wanted Levi so I wouldn't have to be anymore.

Everyone left me, I was emancipated and forced to find a job so I wouldn't be a pregnant 17 year old living on the streets. I had to learn to pay bills, learn to do taxes, learn to support myself and teach myself how to parent.

High school for me was hell, and ever since then...it's been nothing but lies.

If this chapter was confusing feel free to ask questions and I can answer them, sorry like I said this is mostly following the 'Garden of Words' plot.