Summer stumbled out of bed and groggily guided herself toward Caden's crib. His soft whimpers had entered the room only moments earlier, begging to be close to his mommy.

"Come here baby" she whispered, picking him up from the antique chestnut crib her father had bought for her back in New York.

Summer sat in the rocking chair and softly moved it forwards and backwards. New York seemed like a million years ago. It didn't even feel like it was in the same decade. When was the last time she had talked to Katie?

Caden cooed loudly and Summer turned her attention back to her brown headed, hazel eyed baby. She could so easily get lost in his precious little eyes. It was like he already knew her; everything about her once twisted life.

And the whimpering sound she had woken to? It wasn't the cries of a baby with a wet diaper, or a baby with a grumbling tummy. It was just a soft cry to let you know he wanted to be close to his mommy or daddy.

Seth turned over in the bed, still asleep. Summer gazed at him. It had been a week since she and Seth had moved in, now calling this place home. And truthfully, she couldn't be happier.

She woke up every morning being showered with flowers and kisses and breakfast in bed. Seth was always helping with Caden, jumping up every time Caden moved. But he was also trying to take care of her. Whatever she wanted, he got her.

It could be 2:30 in the morning, but if she woke up and wanted a diet cherry coke, he'd hop in the car and go get one for her. He rubbed her feet and gave her massages…she was beginning to wish he would have been there during the pregnancy! She could have really used that foot massage then.

Summer smiled and looked at the baby in her folded arms. He'd drifted off to sleep again. She stood up as slowly as she could and placed him back in his crib, admiring him for a few minutes before finally returning to the warm comforter and pillow that awaited her.

Seth's arms immediately wrapped back around her and she smiled. Summer closed her eyes and made a wish for life to stay like this forever. It was perfect. Completely perfect.

Next Morning

Sunlight beamed through the sheer curtains of his and Summers room. Seth opened his tired eyes and fixated them on the beauty beside him.

Even in her sleep she was the most beautiful woman he'd ever seen. The sunlight made her skin glow. She looked like an angel or something.

Seth placed a light kiss on her eyelid, and then moved to the other. He planted kisses down her cheeks, her nose, across her forehead, and finally on her lips.

Summer giggled a little but kissed back. She'd been awake since he kissed her second eyelid, but she loved being woken up like this, so she acted as though she was still asleep.

Summer smiled and pulled back. "Mmm good morning"

"I…think…it's…a…great…morning" Seth said between each tender kiss that he planted on her full lips. "I think he would just stay home from school today" he said, leaving a trail of kisses down her neck.

Summer moaned. "What would we do all day?" she giggled. She knew; she just wanted to hear him say it.

"We could just stay here all day. Not even get out of bed"

Summer smiled. "In case you've forgotten Mr. Cohen, we've already done that twice this week. Do you know how much late work I have to make up?"

Seth groaned and raised his head up. "Way to kill the mood, babe"

Summer tossed the covers off her legs and crawled out of Seth's warm embrace. She would have loved to stay there all day, but if their parents found out they were skipping school to do the nasty, it wouldn't go over well…at all!

Seth inwardly groaned. "Suuumer"

"I have to take a shower" she called from the bathroom. The door swung open and she walked out, leaning her head over the crib to check on Caden.

"Do you think you could feed Caden for me? Thanks babe"

The door to the bathroom clicked closed once again, and Seth pressed his head against the pillow in frustration.

Damn school.

Guidance Counselors Office

"Ms. Fisher, I assure you that everything at home is great. I mean, it's not exactly a walk in the park taking care of Caden and balancing school work, but we're making it work" Summer explained.

Ms. Fisher had been on her like a leach since Summer told the school that she and Seth would be living together. But it was the schools rules to let them know when students were living together, married, or if a student was pregnant. If they hadn't of told then they could have been transferred to a public school, and she was not going back to that.

"I'm sure you both are, but it's my job to make sure this isn't too much for you. The last few weeks you've been looking a bit disheveled, and your grades have dropped" Ms. Fisher went on.

Summer sighed and sank further back into the seat. She was getting tired of these weekly check-ups with Ms. Fisher. Seth had no idea about them. It'd just worry him that this all was too much. That's all she needed.

"Well I'll have Seth tutor me. He's really smart so…"

Ms. Fisher shook her head. "I'll appoint you a tutor I see fit"

The bell rang loudly before Summer could respond. "Please, Summer. Talk to me about things. I'm here to listen"

Summer rolled her eyes. What was Ms. Fisher, her shrink or something? "There's nothing to talk about. I'm doing great, Seth's doing great…which, by the way, why doesn't he have to have 'sessions' with you?"

"Mr. Cohen's grades are fine. And you're the child's mother. He depends on you more"

Summer crooked her eyebrow. "Seth does just as much for Caden as I do. We're all fine. If something's wrong I'll talk to you about it. Now, I should get to class"

Summer stood up and walked toward the door. She turned back when Ms. Fisher spoke. "I'll see you next week"

Summer nodded and opened the glass door, exiting the cluttered office.

Mr. Portman's Class

Seth eyed the empty desk beside him. Where was Summer? It seemed like she was always late for this class.

Finally, 10 minutes into class, she stumbled through the open door way. "Sorry" she whispered to the teacher. He waved his hand and Summer sat down.

She was avoiding eye contact with Seth because she knew he'd know something was up. But she couldn't let him know about going to the counselor. He'd actually think this was too much stress for her, and the truth was, he was the only thing keeping her sane.

Seth knew something was wrong with Summer. She wouldn't even look at him. And why was she late for class? Her locker was like a hall away. It wasn't like it was on the other side of the school.

Seth glanced at Summer once more before turning his attention back to Mr. Portman's lesson.

Lunch

Seth spotted Summer walking through the halls, her hips swaying. Her lacey blue top hugged her every curve and her luscious brown hair swung every which way.

She was beautiful, and Seth wasn't the only guy who noticed. Eyes trailed her way whenever she walked in a room. You definitely couldn't tell that she'd had a baby.

"Hey" Seth said, walking up behind her.

She turned around and kissed him quickly before continuing her strut through the long hallway. "Hey"

Seth quickened his pace to keep up with her. He questioned her expression. "Is something wrong?"

Summer stopped mid-step. "No, why would something be wrong?"

Seth eyed her curiously. He decided not to pry. If It was a big deal, she'd tell him eventually. Or so he hoped.

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Not a long chapter and nothing big happened. I just wanted ya'll to kind of get a glimpse at how school was going, and how they were adjusting to living together. I'm sorry it took me so long to get this chapter up, though! I've been working on it bit by bit over the last few days because I've been so busy. And I'm about to get busier because school starts for me tomorrow. So updates will be a bit rocky until a get into a schedule. Thanks for reading and please review!