This one is the first to feature Magnus and is more about the family aspect of their relationship :) Enjoy and don't forget to drop me a line or two!
They were waiting after school, Manu having convinced Kate to stay the entire school day this time and with her afterwards as she was being picked up today. Only that they had finished a bit earlier and Kate wasn't a very patient person.
"You're making me nervous.." Manu mumbled, Kate constantly moving around.
She apologized briefly before she noticed Manu's expression light up. A woman was walking up to them and the younger one ran to her, hugging her happily. They chatted as Manu tugged the other one with her, back to Kate.
"That's Kate. I told you about her."
"I see. Nice to meet you. It's Helen."
"Hi. You her mum or..?"
Helen shook her head but smiled softly. Maybe she'd explain later.
"I've heard a lot about you. If you don't have any plans, perhaps you would like to come over?"
Kate looked at her, tilting her head aside as she thought about the offer. No one had ever invited her anywhere before. She eventually agreed to it. It might be fun. And she'd like to spend some more time with Manu, away from school.
"Alright then."
They left together, Helen driving them home soon later. The building they reached was huge and only proved her right on her first impression on Helen. She had money.
"Can I ask you something?"
"Ask away."
"You guys are not related, right? But you are family, sort of."
"Yes."
"Is there a father somewhere too?"
"No, there isn't." Manu answered for her.
"Hm.. I feel ya."
The girl was interesting, Helen thought to herself. She'd ask more about her later. She heard the girls chat in the back of the car, glancing into the mirror from time to time. When she found Manu blushing, she couldn't help the small smile. She was glad her little girl had found a friend. Or girlfriend, if her instinct was right. Either way, Kate seemed to look out for her even if she was a terrible student.