Callie Pov
I watch as my mom's cuddle in the loveseat they decided to share during the movie, something I've done since I first came to the house. I watch as Lena plays with Stef's hand, drawing patterns lightly across it, while Stef watches her smiling softly. I look over and see all my siblings have started to fall asleep. It was my turn to be on the couch that night but I shared it with Mari. I laid back and watched as my moms interacted. They were whispering at this point and Lena's hand had moved to Stef's thigh rubbing it. I watched as Stef shifted slightly so she could look into Lena's eyes as she sweetly cupped her face and then kissed her. It was so sweet and I hoped I could one day find a love like theirs. At this thought I quickly turned my head to the movie, pretending I hadn't seen anything, and I let out a realistic cough and got up to go get something from the kitchen. As I sat in the kitchen drinking water, I couldn't help but wonder if I would ever find someone in my life to love the way they loved each other. I mean I knew I liked boys but I also knew I found this one girl in my class more appealing. At times I thought about her more than I should ever think about someone. I jump when I feel hands on me and I splash water all over myself. I look up to see Lena staring at me and Stef trying not to laugh. "Haha very funny moms. You scared the sh... the crap out of me." I watch as Lena grimaces at me almost cussing at me while Stef starts to laugh. I immediately decide to get even at for laughing at me. I wave for her to come to me and she walks over and I grab my glass which still has water in it and hold it tightly in my hand. "Mom doesn't mama always say that its not nice to laugh at people?" She rolls her eyes and I throw the water in my glass at her and she gasps. "Now who are you going to laugh at?" I stick my tongue out and run behind Lena as Stef's trying to get me. "Mama protect me please." She laughs and steps out of the way as Stef wraps her arms around me and squeezes lightly and kisses my head. "Well done bug, you caught me off guard, I'm proud. But you do know this means war now right?" I gulp as I come to this realization, knowing this would continue for days or even weeks. I kiss them goodnight and head up stairs thinking about tomorrow. Knowing I'd see her because we had lab tomorrow.
Lena POV
I try not to make a big deal about it as we sit and watch the movie knowing we were being watched. I peak over and see her watching us differently then she does but I don't make any motion to acknowledge it knowing she will eventually let whatever is on her mind slip. Half way through I notice the kids are passed out and I even assume Callie is. I look at my beautiful wife and I rub her thigh as I whisper not wanting to wake the kids yet. "I love you Stef.." She shifts slightly and kisses me with a need that almost feels greater than my own and I pull back when I hear one of the kids cough and I see Callie walk into the kitchen. I look to my wife who eventually sighs and we get up. We walk into the kitchen seeing our daughter staring heavily at the glass of water she's holding. I rest my hand on her and she jumps spilling water all over herself and she gets embarrassed and jokes but a smirk falls on her face as she catches Stef laughing at her. I watch the scene fold out in front of me as she tosses water at my wife a She proceeds to chase her and I move out of the way allowing Callie to be caught. Stef promises a war and I sigh knowing how crazy these next few weeks will be with them. We eventually head to bed and I'm excited to head to work tomorrow.
Callie POV
I wake up and turn music on while I get ready. I turn on the song that played at moms wedding, "Same Love." My mind wonders to Harlee as I get dressed singing the song. I throw on a nice pair of skinny jeans, a bra, and one of the flannels I stole from Stef. I straighten my hair and throw on a pair of converses. I run down the stairs and into the kitchen and almost into Jesus. " Hey Cal, I thought I was supposed to be the one with all the energy whats the rush?" I hear everyone laugh and then continue eating. "Nice shirt Cal. I also like the hair whats the occasion?" I blush when Lena says this and I see Stef wink at me while I take a sip of my orange juice. "Callie has a crush.." I spit all my orange juice out and it goes all over the table. "Oh really? Bug has a crush on who?" I see Stef look from me to Mariana. "No I don't Mari. Just because I chose to be more involved on my looks doesn't mean I have a crush." I say it a little to defensively as now everyone is looking at me. "Mari, don't say anything unless you know for a fact its true, if Cal says she doesn't she doesn't. But I do." I look to Jesus who winks at me. At this moment I'm so thankful for him, for trying to take all the attention off me. He goes into talking about this girl Emma on the wrestling team and how he's really into her but isn't sure about how to handle it and that he's thinking of talking to her friend Harlee about it and at this I sit up a little more and listen better. I look around hoping no one noticed but I see Lena looking at me smiling slightly. I turn my attention back to my food, begging for the time to speed up.
When we get to the school, I wait outside as Lena says hi to all the students. I watch as Harlee gets out of her car and I suck in air as soon I see her. She's easily the prettiest person I've ever seen. She has a short skirt on and a white buttondown which pops off her tan skin and midcalf boots on. Her long honey brown hair slightly curled today. She's got her team bag on and her basketball in her hand. She must have a game today, I immediately decide I want to watch it today. I smile when she looks over and smiles at me as she passes by and says hi to Lena. Her smile makes me completely nervous and soft at the same time. I pulled from my thoughts when I hear Lena saying my name, "Callie! You in there?" I turn and nod, silently cursing myself for getting caught staring. "Uh yeah sorry, I was thinking about something. What did you say?" she wraps an arm around my shoulder as we walk in to the school. "I said is everything going okay? You making any new friends, like from the basketball team or soccer team?" I gulp knowing she caught me staring. "Uh no but a lot of us from chemistry are going to the game tonight if I can go please? If I get my homework done." She nods and I head to chemistry. I sit down at the lab table beside Harlee figuring she's my assigned partner and I listen as our teacher tells we will be watching a movie on what we will be doing on Wednesday. Half way through I feel Harlee's hand find mine as it usually does and this time she scoots closer to me and whispers, "Will you come to my game after school? I'd really love to have the one person I want there to be there." Her voice makes me feel things I've never felt before and I blush at her saying she wants me there. "If I can, I promised my mama I'd have all my work done first. But aren't you coming to my house anyway to shoot around with Jesus?" Her hands my inner thigh and I gasp at her sudden touch. "Well yeah, he said he had something to ask me about Emma, but I just figured that'd give me more time to talk to you." I smile and say I'll try to make it, which I end up not being able to.
"It's not fair Lena. Everyone in my class is going why can't I go?" I yell as I stand in the kitchen. "Yeah well you said you'd have everything done and you didn't. But I'd watch your tone before you get in trouble. Now go and finish those problems and then you can go outside and play your guitar." An hour and a half later, I sit outside in a tanktop and jeans playing my guitar and I smile when I feel her hand on my shoulder. "Hey beautiful." I can't help but blush as she sits down beside me with her guitar and basketball in hand. "Hi. Sorry I couldn't make it, how did it go?" She takes my hand and kisses it softly before joining in. "It was great. We won 100-95. I had 35 points and a couple assists and rebounds. It would've been better with you there though." She winks and its not long before Jesus is outside ready to shoot. I head inside and into the kitchen to see Lena smiling into her cup of coffee, I choose to ignore her as I watch them from the window.
Lena POV
I watch Callie from the window while washing dishes and I smile when I see Harlee sit down beside. Their eyes twinkling and voices hushed. I was happy Callie was finally making friends although I didn't understand why she would lie to me about it this morning. I watch as Harlee grabs my daughter's hand at something she said and kisses it soflty. It hits me then. Maybe Harlee isn't just a friend. But from the way Callie acts they definitely aren't together. I watch as Jesus runs outside and gets his time talking and shooting with Harlee. As Callie comes in I sit down smiling at my coffee and I watch as she watches them. She eventually heads upstairs to her room and then ten minutes later Harlee comes in saying it was raining and wanted to take Callie's guitar up to her before it gets messed up and I nod my head to give her permission. I smile proudly at the fact that Callie finally had a friend.
Callie POV
I'm shocked when she barges into my room soaking wet with my guitar. "I thought.. i thought you'd want this. I'm about to leave but I was wondering if you'd want to go to the beach tomorrow. Not just us, Jesus wants to take Emma and Mariana wants to take some guy. We are making it like a group activity. But its the best way I can help Jesus. But honestly I'd love it if you'd come." I smile as she continues to ramble, she's nervous and it's honestly a little cute figuring she is always so confident. I take the guitar and take her hands leading her to the floor beside my bed. "I'd love to go with you tomorrow, thank you for being considerate and bringing my guitar. Also thank you for helping my brother. It's really sweet." Before I could continue on her lips were on mine. It was like a fire had been lit and it felt amazing. It was amazing until Jesus walked in. "Oh my God. Oh my God." He turned and ran into his room. "Give me five minutes Harlee please, I'll be right back." She nods and I take off after him.
"Jesus, please don't tell moms or anyone. I'm not even sure what it was or is yet. Please I like her but I'm not sure if I'm okay with it. I want to be comfortable, please." I beg him and he just smiles.
"You like her? Honestly yeah I'll keep it secret but I don't want to be caught off guard. If you guys do stuff you better find some place else because moms will eventually find out." I smile and he wraps me up in his arms giving me a hug. "I'm glad you're happy Cal." I smile and walk back to Harlee who is now downstairs.
"Hey Harls don't leave yet!" I yell it out running down the stairs running into Stef on the way down. "Hey Slug-a-bug, what's got your panties tangled up?" I roll my eyes and walk outside to say goodbye as she's getting in her car. "I'd love to go to the beach with you... a..and I loved the kiss. I loved it a lot actually." She hugs and whispers softly, "I'll be the one in a sexy bikini tomorrow." I feel my stomach flutter and I know she's about to be very important to me. I watch as she drives off and I turn back to the house and walk into the kitchen, thinking about the kiss. Everyone's sitting down for dinner and I take my seat across from Stef but beside Lena. "Nice for you to join us Love." I smile at Stef as she says this. "Nice to be wanted" I wink at her and her eyes get a little watery as she smiles. As dinner goes on everyones talking about plans and I'm too busy lightly tracing my lip with my fork. I look up over to Lena and she smiles at me. I place my hand in hers under the table and she squeezes it lightly. I hold it as everyone talks until Mariana starts to talk about how they had to read a book in class and someone in the story went through abuse and rape and thought about suicide. She starts going into the story of it and no one notices me go tense except Lena and she only notices cause she's holding my hand. She squeezes hard and I look to her and my eyes must give me away because next thing I know Stef's looking at me and changing the conversation. I head to bed as soon as dinner is over and I'm not surprised when moms come up shortly after to their room knowing I'd be there. I fall asleep in their arms and I dream about her, I dream things I never thought I'd dream.
Stef POV
I listen as my wife tells me how Harlee and Callie must be really close. She tells me how Harlee not only brought her basketball to shoot with Jesus but her guitar so she could play with Callie which meant she knew Callie played. She also made sure to bring in Callie's guitar when it started raining and the way Callie ran her after only meant my daughter finally had a friend. I was excited to know that Cal had plans with Jesus, Mariana, Emma, and Harlee. We eventually got back into the bed and held our daughter knowing she just needed some love after hearing about Mariana's class project. I held her and I could tell she was dreaming, all I could do was hope that it was a pleasant dream.