Chapter 10- Making Room
Hey guys! This will be the last chapter! I'm so glad everyone has enjoyed this story and I would love your final reviews on any way I can improve my writing or something else you wish you could've seen. Anyways, here you go!
Stef was the first to wake up in the morning. She opened her eyes to see an extra person in their bed, and when she saw Callie, the events of last night played through her mind. She then remembered that Callie had fallen asleep there, and they decided to not wake her or move her. She reached over and began to run her fingers through Callie's hair again, seeing her smiling face in her mind. "I love it when you guys do stuff like snuggle me and play with my hair" Stef remembered.
She leaned over and kissed the sleeping Callie on her temple, rolling back over and closing her eyes. Callie began to stir once she no longer felt anyone playing with her hair. Stef looked over and placed her hand back in Callie's hair, and she settled immediately. Stef found this peculiar and moved her hand away to see what Callie would do. After a couple of moments, Callie's hand started patting the bed, searching for the source of her comfort. She found Stef's hand and gave it a sleepy nudge towards her hair. Stef busted out laughing, trying her best to keep her laugh silent. "I can't believe this spoiled girl is searching for my hand in her sleep" she thought. She rubbed her fingers through Callie's hair again, smiling at her daughter's sleepy mannerisms.
Once breakfast had started and all of the kids were at the table, Stef came downstairs dressed for work.
"Good morning everyone" she greeted.
Everyone acknowledged Stef as they scarfed down their breakfast before school.
"Hurry up guys! I got a meeting with the robotics club before school" Mariana rushed.
"Oh yeah…" Jesus mentioned.
"Ugh Jesus I don't know what you'd do without me" Mariana stated as she shook her head.
"I just remembered all the homework I have to catch up on" Callie said, placing her hand on her forehead. Lena was nearby and hugged her from behind.
"Hey Cals, remember you have to keep your stress levels down sweetie. Still hurting?" She asked, referring to Callie's headache from the day before. Callie shook her head no.
"Well that's good" Stef mentioned. "And don't worry Miss Thing, I'm sure you'll get to school in time"
Everyone was grabbing their things and heading out the door. Stef was standing there, getting her usual goodbye hugs and kisses. Brandon, Mariana, and Jesus had already gotten out of the door, and Callie was next. She ran over to Stef, who had been looking out the door at Brandon and Jesus rough housing in the car over who knows what. She turned around just in time to see Callie speeding towards her.
"Woah there" Stef said surprised, bracing herself.
Callie wrapped both arms around her and squeezed tight. "Thank you so much mom. I love you"
Stef couldn't help but smile at Callie's words and actions. She knew that Callie and let her walls back down again and was allowing everyone in. The best part about it was the way she was showing love to each and every person that morning; from the way she placed the plates out for the others before they got downstairs, to the way she poured Lena a glass of orange juice, and how she made Mariana's bed for her while she was brushing her teeth.
"I love you too baby. So so so much" Stef squeezed her back. "I love how you're making room in your heart for everyone" she whispered.
Callie looked up at Stef and smiled, still holding onto her. They heard a honk from the car and looked over.
"Come on people! The meeting!" Mariana yelled.
Stef and Lena looked at each other and chuckled, as did Lena who was still putting on her shoes.
"Have a great day Bug!" Stef yelled as Callie ran over to the car. Jude grabbed his backpack and was the last one heading out the door.
"Hey Jude! Have a great day at school. I love you" Stef said as she reached to hug him. He hugged her back tightly as well, and motioned for Lena to come join.
"Well alright, but quickly Bud, we gotta head to school" Lena reminded. They all squeezed each other, and as they released, Jude spoke.
"Thank you for getting me my sister back. I really missed her" Jude thanked. Stef and Lena both smiled at Jude, and Stef rustled his hair.
"We're glad she's back to her wonderful, loving self too" she mentioned. The car honked yet again.
"The meeting people! Let's go!" Mariana shouted, threatening to get out of the car and drag the three of them out the house. They all chuckled and headed off to school and work.
On the ride there, Jude pulled out his notebook and pencil again and wrote a note to Callie, much like he had done earlier in the week.
"Welcome back" Callie read it and playfully rolled her eyes, peeking over at Jude who was smiling.
"I never left, just isolated myself is all" she wrote back.
"More things I'm learning to do from my big sister…" he teased. She playfully pinched Jude on the arm, getting him back for his smart comments the day before as well.
"Ow, stop" Jude laughed as he nudged Callie towards the window.
Lena looked in her rear view mirror to make sure whatever was going on wasn't major. "Everyone alright back there?"
"Yes mama, we're good" Callie answered. Lena smiled and nodded her head as she turned the corner with the school in sight. She looked back into the rear view mirror again and smiled seeing Jude placing his finger near Mariana's ear, with Callie trying her best to hold in her laugh…
That's the end of the story! I hope the ending was good. Thanks so much for reading, all the favorites, and all the reviews. I appreciate them. Until next time, lots of love!