Rao ran to catch up to Paisley. Dean couldn't stop them from being near each other at school. He wrapped an arm around her shoulders and she froze.
"Its me, Pais", he said, a little hurt she removed his arm.
She sighed.
"I'm sorry, its just, with my dad knowing now I feel different. I don't want him to pop out again and change things", Paisley said.
Rao nodded. He held his hand out to her and she smiled before taking it. He kissed the side of her head.
Suddenly, she stopped smiling and gripped his arm, trying to pull him away.
"What's wrong, Pais?", he asked.
Before she could answer, that familiar voice did.
"Brina", Rao's head quickly turned to see Sabrina run up to Santiago and hug him.
"Santiago", Sabrina said happily.
His eyes connected with Santiago's eyes, who smirked.
"Baby, lets go around. Come on", Paisley said, trying to get Rao to follow.
Serenity and Anthony went over to him.
"He is not worth it, Rao. Be the better man and walk away. You're a King", Anthony said to him.
Rao didn't take his eyes off Santiago.
"What's going on?", Breanne asked, as she watched them try to move Rao.
"None of your business", Paisley snapped.
Anthony and Serenity were taken back by that answer. Especially because it came from Paisley.
The twins walked over and looked at their cousin. Following his line of sight.
"Rao, don't. Remember what happened last time. Don't lower yourself to his level", Hazel said, standing in front of her cousin to block his view of Santiago.
Breanne realized what they were talking about and found Sabrina hugging and talking to her brother.
"I'll tell him to leave", Breanne said.
"Do whatever you want", Paisley snapped at her.
Faith smirked.
"Damn girl", she said to Paisley.
Paisley blushed. Faith nudged her.
"Claim your man, I have nothing against that", Faith winked at her.
Paisley smiled and placed her hands against Rao's cheek.
"Babe, hey", she said, shaking him just a bit.
He met her eyes.
"Lets go home, okay. Please", she said.
He nodded and took her hand. His cousins stood between him and Santiago.
"Its good to see you too, Rao", he called out.
Paisley could feel Rao squeeze her hand tighter. She reached over with her other hand and rubbed his arm.
"Just keep walking", she whispered.
His grip loosened.
"Of course, do what you do best and walk away with your bitch", Santiago shouted.
Rao stopped and let go of Paisley.
"Rao", she gasped.
Santiago quickly walked over to him too.
"Rao, stop", Serenity shouted.
Roman was in his office with Lynn. They had asked to speak to Dean and Peyton about what happened.
Once they walked in, they sat across from them.
"So, about what happened last night, with our kids", Lynn started.
"Rao had no right", Dean said.
Peyton rubbed his arm to keep him calm.
"I understand why you're upset. I do agree he should have asked for your permission first. He went about it the wrong way", Roman said.
"You don't understand, you don't have a daughter. So you can't possibly know how I feel", Dean replied.
Roman nodded.
"You're right", he replied.
Dean sat back.
"Look, I've known Rao since he was born, but the way he went about things. Not respecting the decisions I've made for my kids. We told Paisley she was not allowed to date till she was eighteen, I'm sure she told Rao", Dean added.
"So, you're saying its Rao's fault?", Lynn asked.
"I didn't say that", Dean replied.
"But you're implying it", Lynn said.
"Okay, lets not do that", Peyton said, before things got more out of hand.
"Exactly. Both parties knew and agreed to do whatever they wanted after. We can agree that both are to blame", Roman said.
Peyton nodded.
"Yes", she replied.
Dean tensed and Lynn rolled her eyes. Roman nudged her and Peyton pinched Dean.
"Yes", both mumbled.
"We can also agree that we love our kids. We won't find anyone better suited for Paisley just like Rao wouldn't either", Peyton said.
"Agreed", Roman nodded, sending a look to his wife.
"We have different ways of parenting, neither is right or wrong.", Peyton added.
"But you have to admit, your way is a bit strict", Lynn said.
Dean shifted in his seat.
"Why? Because we don't let our kids run around till five o'clock in the morning?", Dean shot back.
Lynn raised a brow. Both Roman and Peyton sighed.
"Excuse me?", Lynn asked.
Dean shrugged.
"Maybe Rao would have respected our rules if he had better ones. Strict ones, as you call it", Dean replied, crossing his arms over his chest.
Roman sighed and Peyton rubbed her forehead. Both their significant others were the same in some ways. Stubbornness was one of them.
"My boys are polite and respectful", Lynn shot back.
"Sure, that's why Rao asked for permission to see Paisley. Oh wait, he didn't", Dean shot back.
"Obviously Paisley didn't listen to your dictatorship because she broke the rules", Lynn raised her voice.
Dean moved forward.
"Only because Rao influenced her not too", Dean raised his voice too.
Both now stood toe to toe yelling insults at each other about their parenting skills. Roman and Peyton just watched. There was nothing they could do, once they got started there was no stopping them.
Usually by morning they made up and acted like nothing happened.
"You're a bad parent, but I'm not surprised. Look at who raised you", Lynn shot.
Dean flinched.
"Roselynn", Roman snapped.
Dean's family life growing up was never to be touched. She knew she had crossed the line.
"Dean…", he cut her off by walking out, slamming the door against the wall.
Peyton stood and shook her head before walking out. Lynn sighed.
"You know better, Roselynn. He would never touch your family history", Roman said.
He only called her Roselynn when he was mad or disappointed.
"I know", she replied.
"Fix this before tomorrow morning. I will not lose my best guard because you two want to argue like children", Roman said.
She nodded.
"I'm sorry", she mumbled.
"Its not me you have to apologize too", Roman said.
Peyton had followed her husband to their house. He walked into their kitchen and grabbed a beer from their fridge.
He slammed the door shut.
"You're a great father. Our parenting is different from them. They don't understand ours and we don't understand theirs.", Peyton started.
Dean didn't reply. She walked over to him and wrapped her arms around his waist from behind.
"Both of you crossed the line and you know it.", Peyton continued.
Dean sighed.
"Please fix this before the end of tonight. They are some of our best friends", Peyton said.
Dean nodded. Someone came knocking on their door. Peyton answered it to Liam at the door.
"There's a situation with prince Rao", he said.
Dean quickly went to the door.
"What?", Dean asked.
Peyton knew that no matter how angry he was, his need to protect was stronger.
Roman and Lynn were making their way downstairs, when Seth quickly met them.
"Something's happened with Rao", he said.
Lynn's heart almost stopped and Roman held her up.
"What is it?", he asked.
Serenity looked at Faith.
"Call my dads, now", she said.
Rao and Santiago were punching and kicking each other. Slamming each other to the ground.
Hazel was comforting Paisley, who was worried about Rao. Anthony was keeping an eye on Sabrina and Breanne. Both girls were screaming at Rao and Santiago to stop.
Anthony wasn't sure he was buying it.
Sabrina hugged her brother.
"Listen, I didn't just come to see you. I came to push his buttons. When push comes to shove, I know what he is willing to do.", Santiago whispered.
Sabrina nodded against his shoulder.
"If we start fighting, you need to be on their side. Defend him at all costs.", he whispered.
"But…", he stopped her.
"No but, do it. When they lift me off him, come over to me and slap me. Tell me how stupid I am and that I just ruined your chance at a good life away from mom.", he added.
She sighed.
Agree with this, Brina", he said.
She nodded.
"Okay", she replied.
She pulled away from him when Breanne joined them.
"What's up kid", he said to her.
She smiled at him. He was like an older brother to her.
"Just follow along", Sabrina whispered to her.
Breanne nodded.