Zoey's POV
I kept tossing and turning in my bed. I couldn't help but dream abou Emmie and her saying Mama for the first time. It was the best moment ever but then my dream became confusing since I kept dreaming about both Mark and Elliot. what where these dreams trying to tell me. I woke up in the middle of the night as the sound of my phone ringing. I felt sweat all over my body and I groaned as I picked it up and looked at the caller ID. Elliot it read.
"Hello" I said rubbing my eyes. It was still pretty dark.
"Hey sleepy" He chuckled upon hearing my voice.
"It's two in the morning. What do you want Elly" I yawned.
"So I may have found a way to keep you and Emmie together but I am not one hundred percent sure" He replied. I sat in my bed so quickly.
"Really" I wiped the drool from mouth. "How?"
"Come to the cafe in the morning and I'll explain then" He replied
"Nope. I want to know now. I'll be right over in twenty minutes" Before he could answer I hung up and quickly got dressed. Well I put on PJ pants and my sneakers. I grabbed my phone and jacket. I left my room and quietly snuck out of the house. I then ran as fast I could and went to the cafe. I huffed and puffed in front of the cafe before entering. I quietly went upstairs and saw Elliot standing in his doorway in his shorts and no shirt. Typical of him nor am I surprised however it was very sexy to see.
"I see you couldn't wait" he smirked. "Come on in" He led me inside of his room. I sat on his bed and he pulled out his laptop. He showed me a few sites. We talked about the possibility of what we can do for Emmie sake.
"So, is there anyway she can stay?" I questioned.
"Well it is an open adoption so we can try talking to the lawyers and seeing if they can cut you a deal" He looked at me and I sighed.
"Doesn't that cost a lot of money?" I questioned as I leaned against his wall.
"I can always help out." He sat next to me. I shook my head.
"You helped enough" He then pulled me close and I blushed a deep red.
"Zoey you know I care about you right" He said and I nodded. "So stop being hard headed and let me help you"
"Are you playing the stepfather role now?" I joked and he didn't laugh. I gulped as I looked at him
"Wait, are you serious?" He didn't answer but he did get up. I was concerned about what he might be thinking. "Elly…" I said softly.
"Just care about you and Emmie a lot" He finally responded. "I just want you two to be safe." He looked over to me. Something about him has changed. Soon enough I pulled him close to me and we started to make out. As in full blown make out. My shirt came off and so did his. He bit on my neck and I let out a moan. He caressed my body and I felt a warm feeling around my body. The lust in the air was strong. He got on top of me as we made out. He was clearly turned on especially from what I felt down there in his pants. He had a full on boner and it felt good being pressed against my body. This wasn't how it felt when I lost it to Mark. As we were close to being naked we heard a knock on the door followed by it opening up. I quickly grabbed Elliott's pillow and looked up as Elliot got off of me. He covered his boner with another pillow from the bed. Wesley stood there with his jaw wide open but then a grin appeared on his face as he crossed his arms.
"I- It's not what it seems" Elliot stuttered
"Oh really. It looks like if I would have come any later you would have been well balls deep inside of her" He smirked and my face was flushed red.
The embarrassment my mind is going through was high. My cat ears and tail was out. Elliot looked over my way and I just held onto the pillow tighter. "What the fuck came over me" I thought to myself. I almost went all the way with Elliot of all people. Elliot went to go to the bathroom without another word while Wesley just chuckled when he left the room. Once I noticed both guys were gone I quickly got dressed and left. I rushed back home before my parents woke up and I slid into bed and decided it was best not to question it.
I woke up a few hours later to my mom telling me I would be late for school. I quickly took a shower, threw on my uniform and fixed my hair. I rushed downstairs and didn't bother eating. I said my hi's and goodbyes to my parents. I grabbed my bag and saw Mimi and Megan waiting for me.
"Girl, you sleep too much" Megan started the conversation as we walked to school.
"How was the visit yesterday" Mimi asked and I had almost forgotten I seen my baby yesterday. I stopped in my tracks and drew a blank. "Zoey?" Mimi waved her hand in my face.
"Girls she said Mama yesterday for the first time to me." They both awed me and started asking questions as we continued to walk. We came to the school building and Mark stood there as he was waiting for me. I sighed at his presence.
"Good morning ladies" He said with a smile.
"Zoey, do you want to speak with this deadbeat?" Mimi coldly asked. I chuckled nervously at her comment and nodded.
"Go on ahead. I'll meet you inside." I replied and he rolled his eyes as they walked inside the building.
"What do you want?" I questioned
"Why are you so uptight?" He crossed his arms
"Because you exist" I growled.
"Ouch" He replied "Anyway, any word of Emmie?"
"Why do you want to know?" I crossed my arms.
"Because I am her father and I am trying to be there." He sighed. "Why do we keep fighting like this?" I had no reply because he was right. Why were we fighting? He's done all that he can but then again he tried slandering his daughter's name.
"I just don't trust you to be honest. You hurt me after you slandered my name and your daughter's name. I seriously thought you were better than that." I looked at him as I held back the tears. He pulled me close and didn't let go. I didn't fight back because my body froze when he held me. It felt warm and right.
"No matter how much I apologize I know you won't forgive me so allow me to proof how much I mean my apologies." He let me go and looked me into my eyes. I felt my face get hot. This Mark was the Mark I fell in love with. I sighed once more and didn't say anything but go inside the school building before the first bell rang. I placed my bag in locker and then grabbed my books. I walked to my homeroom and felt my phone buzz. I sat on the far corner where the windows were and took a peek at my phone. It was a text from Elliot.
My heart skipped a beat as I almost forgot that we almost went all the way. I shuddered at the thought but then again I thought harder on it. Elliot and I have been getting super close. Shit we kissed a few times and he admitted that he was in love with me. Well, maybe admitted he loved me because of the heat of the moment was strong. The more I thought of us almost doing it the more I was getting turned on. Once homeroom was over I rushed out of the room and into the bathroom. Why was I feeling like this? And over Elliot of all people. I took a deep breath and let it out. I saw my phone rang and I answered without checking the caller ID.
"Zoey?" I heard Kim's voice.I pulled myself together after hearing her voice. "Oh hi. How is everything?" I asked.
"Is it possible I can see you after school. It is very important" She sounded worried.
"Is everything okay?" I was no longer turned on but more concerned with her tone.
"It's best if I see you in person, alone" She whispered. That wasn't a good sign. I agreed to meet her. My anxiety was killing upon hearing that. The rest of the day I couldn't focus on my classes after that phone call. Was there something wrong with Emmie? Is she sick? These were the questions on my mind. My baby was now 9 months and starting to say a few things.
By the time lunchtime rolled around, I was too deep into my thoughts. I decided to sit and eat my lunch on the roof of the school. I wasn't hungry enough to eat at all. I was way too deep in thought of what the conversation might be. "Zoey Hanson to the main office please" I heard the loudspeaker go off. My heart skipped a beat and I rushed downstairs to the office. I felt the stares and people whispering as I ran by them. I didn't care though. I walked into the main office huffing and puffing. "Y- Yes?" I tried to catch my breath.
"The principal would like to speak to you" The front desk lady told me as she points to the door right next to her. I take a huge gulp and count to three. I walked over to the door and knocked on it.
"Come in" I heard him say. I shyly walked in and he gave me a warm welcoming smile. "Please close the door Ms. Hanson" I did and he had me take a seat in the chair as he sat behind his desk. I wanted nothing more than to throw up. Today has been a world of emotions. "Zoey, I was told that you had a problem with one of our teachers's yesterday?" He began.
"U- Um… Yes. Ms. Jay" My hands were shaking.
"Can you explain what happened?" He started to type onto his computer.
"She wanted me to stay after class but I couldn't because my daughter was in town. I wanted to see her but then Ms. Jay started calling me names and just don't understand why."
"I see. Ms. Jay has another story. She said that you were being rude and called her a bitch. Also that you hardly pay attention in class" I instantly grew angry
"With all due respect sir, I will admit I do slack off but I have never called her a bitch. She is lying and if you do not believe me Mark can tell you the same thing that happen" I stood up with frustration and my heart was racing.
"Relax Zoey, you aren't in trouble. She's been fired recently due to having sexual contact with some of the students here and bullying the rest. I just wanted to hear your side is all" He reassured me. I took a deep breath and began to cry. I couldn't hold it in. "Whoa, are you okay? I am sorry if I scared you" He gave me tissues. I couldn't stop crying and it was getting harder for me to breath. The world became fuzzy around me and I fell to the ground. Last thing I heard was the principal yelled out my name. Today was the worse.
Mark's POV
Zoey and I have been clashing heads lately. Mostly it's because of me. I knocked her up last year and now we have a beautiful baby girl named Emmie. I sat in class thinking of ways to win her back but it's clear to me that she doesn't want much to do with me but she'll do things with that guy. I rolled my eyes at thought of that guy trying play stepfather to my child and they aren't even dating or I hope they aren't. Actually they have been too close lately. It makes me wonder how close they are. It was lunchtime and I figured it was best if I blew off some steam at the gym since my next kendo match is in the next month.
A took a break from practicing and I heard Zoey's name being called on the loudspeaker. I wondered what that was about. I thought nothing of it. I continued to practice for my kendo tournament but a few moments went by and I heard the students whispering outside the gym. Something was difently wrong. Soon enough the EMT was rushing through the halls of our school with a stretcher. "I wonder who it could be this time since a lot of kids here always getting hurt" I heard one student asked. Everyone was told to go to their classes early. I for one was to curious for my own good.
The EMT finally came back out but there was a student on the stretcher. I took a closer look from my view it was Zoey. My heart sank and I rushed over to the EMT. "What happened to Zoey?!" I questioned in panic.
"It's none of your concern" The guy said as they brought her outside and placed her in the ambulance.
"It is too my business because that is the mother of my child." I growled and they looked at me.
"Very well. She had an anxiety attack which caused her to out and needs to be seen by a doctor. Now if you don't mind, we have to get going." The guy said as he hopped in the back while the other guy hopped in the driver side. They drove off the school building while I just stood there in utter shock. "Zoey…" I mumbled.
I returned back in the building but a lot was going through my mind. Was she okay? What made her stressed? I spend the rest of the day wondering what was going on. The school day was over and almost the whole school heard about Zoey passing out.
"She's probably faking it as always. She always gets the attention. First the child now this. This girl is nothing but an attention whore." I heard from Becky R. I walked over to her and glared at her. "Oh hey." She snickered. "I'm sorry about your friend that went to the emergency room. Sike. I still can't believe you got her knocked up. But I'll forgive you if you take me out on a date" She rubbed her grimy little fingers along my face. I slapped her hand away from my face so hard the kids in the hallway heard it.
"First thing first. Zoey is not a whore nor an attention whore. Get that through your sick absorbed brain. Second, no matter who I knock up or who I get with will always be ten times better than you and lastly shut the fuck up. I don't ever want to date you or the other Becky's. All you guys ever do is bitch and complain. Who raised ya. And one more thing. Keep Zoey and my daughters name out of your fucking mouth. If not there will be a problem. Do I make myself clear?" I began to huff and puff in anger. Everyone was shaken that I said what I said. The Becky's left rolling their eyes. I ran inside the building to get my belongs and was about to leave but I was stopped by the principal and this day couldn't get any worse.
Elliot POV
I helped Wesley set up the tables to the cafe. It was quite after the encounter from last night with Zoey and me. The thought of us going all the way was still fresh in my memory. "Hey Romeo" I heard Wesley say. I turned my attention towards him. "Are you okay?"
"Yeah, just thinking you were right. If you didn't come in. One thing could have led to another and that would not have been so good." I sat on one of the chairs.
"True. How would you react when she comes in today?" He sat across from me.
"I honestly don't know" I put my elbows to the table and my held my up with my hands.
"Well…" He was about to say something but the Corina and Kiki walked through the doors. I wasn't surprised either that Zoey wasn't here but no Bridget was questionable.
"Hiya bossman" Kiki was full of energy
"I see Zoey decided not to show up. Typical Zoey" Corina rolled her eyes.
"Wait where's Bridget?" She looked at us. I shrugged.
"That's totally weird" Kiki added.
"Indeed" Wesley said. Moments later Bridget rushed through the doors. She was breathing hard and sat down.
"What's the word?" Kiki asked her as she bounced around.
"Ew, you are getting your sweat everywhere" Corina wiped off her arm.
"Z- Zoey is in the emergency room" She managed.
"WHAT?!" They all said besides me.
"Why?!" Kiki stopped bouncing.
"Not sure." She finally caught her breath.
"Are you sure you're talking about the same clumsy girl" Corina asked and Bridget nodded. Soon enough they all started to ask questions. I got up and grabbed my car keys.
"Where are you going?" Wesley asked.
"Going to go see her. The cafe is closed today" I walked out of the cafe. I got in my car. The girls ran out of the cafe.
"No fair. We want to come!" Kiki yelled out
"As much as Zoey and I don't get along as much I want to see her as well" Corina added.
"We are a team so we must care for our leader" Bridget held her arms to her chest. I sighed as I knew trying to reason with them would be hard. The girls got in my car and Wesley tagged along. I drove off to the nearest hospital that she was in. I had the girls and Wesley wait in the waiting room as I talked to the security desk.
"Hello. My name is Elliot Grant. I am here to see Zoey Hanson. I heard she was here" I looked at the guard. He began to type in letters into his computer.
"Ah. She is in room 105" The guard said. I nodded and quickly rushed to her room. She seemed so peaceful sleeping. I went to her bedside and watched her as she slept. My mind had so many thoughts upon seeing her. I heard her groan and slowly began to wake up. I looked at her and her eyes were fully open and now focused on me. We stared at one another for a moment.
"Elliot?" She spoke.
"Zoey" I replied.
"Where am I?" She sat up as she looked around her surroundings.
"In the emergency room. Apparently you fainted at school" I whispered. It took her a moment to process what I just said.
"Well damn" she mumbled. Her cat ears popped out as she let out a small screech.
"What the hell?" I rubbed my ears as I was now going deaf. Joking of course but it did hurt.
"Emmie!" She saw her bag on the nightstand next to her and pulled out her phone. She dialed a number and I just sat there and watched. "Hello, Kimberly? Are you there?" She questioned. I wonder why she freaked out. "Yes. I am so sorry. I was rushed to the emergency room…. Yes I am okay now. I fainted but I should be let go soon hopefully. Oh you want to stop by the hospital… sure I guess it's fine. I'll see you soon. Goodbye." She said as she hung up the phone.
"Is everything okay?" I questioned
"I was supposed to see Kimberly today but since I fainted that wasn't going to happen. But now she wants to come here and talk." She looked over at me as she gripped the sheets.
"About what?"
"I am not one hundred percent sure but I'm sure it has to do something with Emmie." She looked down.
"Zoey" We heard a voice said and we turned our attention over that way. It was Mark. I rolled my eyes and stood up.
"What do you want?" I questioned
"Why are you always here when you don't need to be?" He glared at me
"Because I can." I glared back
"Please stop" Zoey mumbled.
"Fine." Mark said and walked over to her other bedside. "How are you feeling, Strawberry?" He asked. That nickname was honestly disgusting to hear.I rather her hear it from my mouth than his
"I am okay. Just need rest" She told him. There was a small knock on the door and we all looked over. It was Kimberly with Emmie. Emmie was sound asleep. I could feel the tension in the air.
Normal POV
"Kim…" Zoey sat up. Kimberly walked in and Elliot offered her his seat which he took. She handed Emmie off to Mark who wanted to hold her.
"I wasn't expecting everyone to be here" She chuckled uncomfortably.
"Sorry. They are just concerned for me." She reassured her.
"That's totally understandable. I guess since you're all here I might as well speak." She took a deep breath and let it out. Mark sat down as he held Emmie and Elliot leaned against the wall. "I know this is not the time nor place but it needs to come out. My husband and I are getting a divorce. I found out that he was cheating on me and everything. He left me for broke and with that being said I can no longer take care of Emmie. I do love her like she's my own but without a home or money. I cannot be there for her. I want you to take her back" Kimberly began to tear up.
"Oh my god. I am so sorry" Zoey got out of her bed and hugged her. "I- I don't know what to say."
"Is there any relatives you can stay with?" Mark asked. Kim shook her head. Zoey sat back on the bed. "No. None. I am sorry. I talked to the adoption agency and they want to put her in a new home but I told them no. That I want to give her back to you" Elliot handed her tissue.
"I'm glad you decided to give her back because I wouldn't trust someone else with my child and I don't want her growing up confused." Zoey replied.
"I may have a solution" Elliot spoke and they looked at him.
"That is?" Mark rudely asked.
"This works out for all of us actually. Kimberly if you would like, you can stay at my home and you can be a nanny to Emmie for when Zoey is at school and at work. I can pay you, you can still be as close to Emmie while Zoey can see her daughter daily and Mark if he's not a jerk can see her as well. But it's only up to you guys" He spoke and Kim immediately nodded her head yes.
"Elliot, are sure about it?" Zoey questioned
"Hey it's better than what I thought of last night" He admitted
"I would have to run this by my parents but I am all for it." Zoey nodded. "What about you Mark?"
"As much as I dislike the guy he has a point. Sure I'll talk to my parents." Mark spoke.
"Then it's settled" Elliot nodded. Emmie began to wake up and cry. Zoey quickly took her into her arms. Zoey's parents walked in.
"Zoey. You're okay!" Her mother walked over to her but then saw Emmie sleeping in Zoey's arms. "Emmie is here. Aw my little pumpkin" She quickly took her granddaughter from Zoey's arms.
"Thanks mom. I missed you too" Zoey rolled her eyes playfully.
"Sorry. it's just been so long that I haven't seen my baby. So, what happened at school?" He father questioned. Zoey explained to her parents how she had an anxiety attack at school then went on explaining situation with Kimberly and Elliott's plan. At first they were iffy on the whole thing but as long as their granddaughter was back and they can see her they agreed. Team Mew Mew went in her room and saw her as well and she gave them the same news as she did for her parents. Zoey was allowed to go back home with her parents and Emmie came home with them.
A month later. (July, Summer break)
Zoey's POV
I'm glad that my baby was back. She is a joy to my life. She spoke more and likes a lot of food. She's was about 10 months. Life goes by fast when stuff goes down. I had to go for a few classes for the summer but my has improved a lot and I get to work when I can. Everything was going fine and I should be able to get into Senior year with no problem.
It was a Saturday afternoon and my parents were at work while I was at home. I watched as Emmie crawled on the floor and making baby noises. The TV was on her favorite cartoon. The doorbell rang so I picked her up and answered the door. It was Marl which was no shock. He's been really close lately with us. It's like he's changed or something. He gave me a small kiss on my cheek and waved cutely at Emmie.
"And how are my girls this wonderful afternoon?" He walked in and closed the door behind himself. I placed Emmie back onto the floor placemat.
"I'm not your girlfriend Mark" I reminded him. He chuckled and held me from behind.
"I know but I still miss my Strawberry." I blushed.
"E- Emmie and I are fine." I felt my heart beat fast. He let go of me and sat on the couch.
"I just stopped by after my match. I won of course. Wish you and Emmie could have came. I was kicking so much butt." He watched as Emmie sat up and watch the TV. I walked to the kitchen and grabbed a few of Emmie's snacks and came back. I handed her a cheese puff that were made for babies. She put it in her mouth and began to chew on it.
"Sorry, but Emmie isn't going anywhere right now. She's still a baby" I reminded him.
"Oh I know." He sat me down onto his lap and I couldn't control my blush. He's been very affectionate lately. Emmie looked over at us and I quickly got off his lap. "Come on Zoe. She doesn't understand what any of this means." He whines
"I don't care. I don't want her to think that we are together. We are just co-..." He cut me off as he pulled me back onto his lap and began to kiss my lips. I was in shock. I began to kiss him back and it was just like that everything I hated about him was gone for that moment.
Emmie cried her lungs off causing us to pull apart. I looked at Mark and then at Emmie. I picked her up. I rushed to my room. I had lot of thoughts while she cried. I tried to get her to hush but she didn't want to stop crying. She seemed cranky. I tried everything to keep her from crying but nothing worked.
"Is there anything I can help with" I heard Mark come in.
"She's being a cranky little kitten" I told him. He walked over and picked up Emmie. He began to hum softly and she started to quiet down. That was a first. I watched as he rocked her. Then I started to remember the kiss. Next thing I know Emmie was sound asleep. He actually did it. He placed her on her crib. He sat next to me on my bed. My heart raced once more.
"Zoey, listen I'm sorry for everything. I know I'm not the best parent but I'll still try as I learn." He softly spoke.
"It's fine…" Is all I can let out. I was starting to get sleepy and he noticed.
"I guess it's nap time for mommy" he joked.
"Yea but I have to go to work soon. I have to get Emmie ready but she's asleep." I sighed as I stood up and took her clothes from her dresser.
"If you want, I can watch her"
"Honestly, I still do not trust you after the last time. Kimberly will be taking care of her." I grabbed her diaper bag and started to get her dressed. She started to whine since I woke her up. I managed to get her dressed without much of a fight. I heard him sigh. I put on her jacket and her shoes last and then got myself dressed quickly. Once we were both dressed I had Mark carry her stroller and bag downstairs and I carried our sleeping child. I put her stroller and I buckled her in. He handed me her bag and we left my apartment. He closed the door behind us and we began to walk.
"So, when can you trust me" He questioned
"Why is that important right now?"
"Because I am her father and I would like a little alone with my child. Plus my parents want to see her as well"
I sighed and stopped for a moment. "Fine, I'll give you one last chance to be with Emmie tomorrow." I began to walk again. It was small talk here and there until we reached the cafe. He opened the doors for me as I pushed the stroller inside. Kimberly was there waiting as she sat at a table with Wesley and Elliot.
"Welcome" Kimberly cheerfully said. "Aww she's sleeping." She walked over to the stroller and saw my sleeping child.
"Yea she fell asleep not to long ago" I replied.
"It's good to see the baby mew whenever she stops by" Wesley stood up and smiled. I looked over at Elliot while Kimberly took Emmie away to the back.
"Hello to you as well" I spoke and he raised his eyebrow.
"Zoe. I have to get going" Mark interrupted as he was trying to get my attention.
"Huh. Yea. We'll talk later." I waved my hand dismissing him. I heard him huff as he walked out the door.
"What's his problem?" Elliot asked. I shrugged my shoulders. I went to the back room to go change into my uniform. Once I was done changing Elliot was outside the locker room door. I guess he was waiting for me but this was a bit too creepy even for him. "Elly?" I softly spoke. He took my hand and walked me upstairs to his room which made me confused. He locked the door behind us and had me sit on his bed. "Elliot, what's going on?" I placed my hands on my waist
"Zoey, I care about you and I do things for you. I just have one question…" This wasn't Elliot he sounded upset.
"Y- Yes" I swallowed hard
He gave me a cold stare that makes me shiver. "Are you two dating?" My jaw dropped. Was he jealous? Was he really concerned? So many questions ran through my mind.
"N- No. He was just…" I didn't know what to say. Seeing him upset made me lose every thought I just had. "Wait why are you mad?" I questioned
"I'm not mad" He looked at me and his face relaxed as he saw the look on my face. "I'm just worried about you two getting close and him hurting you again" He softly said. This was a first to see Elliot this way. I stood up and looked at him in his eyes. Something about him changed over the past few months and I was slowly starting to fall him but I knew it was wrong but there were times when we….
He pulled me close and I can hear his heartbeat and it was beating fast. I looked up at him and he looked down at me. I leaned and he leaned in. Our lips touched. It was more magical and had more sparks then Mark's. We made out for a few moments and we broke apart for air. I looked into his blue eyes and sighed happily. I have come to realize I was in love with Elliot. But I knew it couldn't work since he's a year old and I'm still in school also I have a daughter. Times is very tough. I shook my head out of frustration and he pet my head. "It's okay Strawberry" I looked up at him and he gave me a warm comforting smile. It's like he could read my mind some how.
"Elly…" I whispered and put his finger along my lips and I blushed.
"I know but I'll still be here no matter what" He took my hand and held my body close. Soon enough we shared another kiss but this one was with more passion than before. We made out until we heard a knock on the door which caused us to jump apart. Elliot fixed himself and so did I. He went to answer the door and we saw Kim with Emmie in her arms.
"There you both are. Wesley was looking for you two" She smiled cheerfully. Emmie was sucking on a toy. That's my girl.
"We apologize. I was talking to Zoey about something important" He lied. He took Emmie and carried her and held my hand as we went downstairs. All I could do was blush. He was holding my hand and holding my daughter. What the actual hell? Good thing there was no customers here to witness this. It would be so embarrassing. He let go of my hand and put Emmie down in her high chair that they bought her. Wesley put down a small piece of plain cake in her bowl and handed it to her.
"How is everything Zoey?" He asked as we watched Emmie mess around with the cake.
"School is annoying but I need to graduate" I replied as I sat down. Kiki, Bridget and Corina walked through the doors.
"It's Party O'Clock" Kiki screeched
"You poor little child" Corina rolled her eyes and then pushed Kiki out of the way to see Emmie in the high chair. "Aww she's here!" Corina squealed. Emmie was now a mess filled with cake crumbs all over her. I sighed as I knew I had to clean that up. Elliot put his hand on my shoulder and smirked.
"What?" I squinted my eyes at him
"Oh nothing" He chuckled as he walked off. The girls were too busy aweing at my child to notice that Elliot and I left. He knew I would follow him because the next thing I knew I was pinned against the wall in the hallway. He looked into my eyes and brushed a piece of hair out of my face. "You are driving me crazy" He whispered in my ear. The way he said that sent a warm tingle down my back. I don't know how but it was slowly turning me on. The feeling of being helpless in his around him just made me feel warm. As I was about to kiss him we hear a long bang and we rushed into the kitchen to see Kiki on the floor while Bridget and Corina was knocked out. Emmie was crying in her highchair and Wesley was out cold behind her. I quickly pick up Emmie and rocked her. There was no sign of an attack.
"What the fuck?" Elliot said as he ran over to Wesley who was getting up. "What happened?" Wesley regained consciousness.
"Hahaha. My little Kitty you are here? I have been searching all over for you" I heard a familiar voice. I growled and I held my crying child.
"Show yourself coward" I said. Soon enough Dren appeared before our eyes. How dare he show his face and hurt my friends. "What do you want?!" I tried to hush my child.
"Oh what have we here. A baby. Aw" He smirked as he ignored my question
"Leave my child out of this dammit." I hissed.
"I'll leave her out of this if you agree to marry me." He laughed.
"Hell to the no" I spoke.
"Ughh what happened" Bridget asked as she was getting up. The rest of the girls were slowly beginning to wake up.
"Why are you back. I thought we settled things out" I questioned.
"Well you see my dear Kit Kat. I was still missing you. So I came back for you. I want you to be my bride." I gagged. There was no way in hell will that happen. I think he took offense to my reaction because next thing I knew there was a monster ready to attack me. I held Emmie close but I saw a shadow stand in front of me.
"Zoey run!" I heard Elliot yell. I nodded as I ran off but the monster moved pretty quickly stopped me in my tracks. I just wanted to get my daughter to safety. Elliot grabbed me and kissed me. Since I was caught off guard I turned into a cat and so did Emmie. He grabbed the both of us and ran off while the girls began to transform and fight. Meanwhile I was downstairs in the basement where our "headquarters" was. He kissed me once more and I turned back to normal and so did Emmie.
"H- How did Emmie change?!" I questioned.
"No time to explain. Go kick that monster's ass while I'll keep Emmie safe down here." He took my crying child from me. As much as I didn't want to separate from her I had no choice. I took out my pendant and kissed it. "Mew mew metamorphosis" I yelled out and I transformed into Mew Ichigo. My cat ears and tail were back along with my outfit. Emmie stopped crying and looked at me confused. I looked at her and poked her nose. "It's me Emmie. When you get older. I'll explain" I ran off upstairs to help the girls with the fight.
I went up there to see the girls have weakened the monster. So this was my chance to kick some ass. I pulled out my bell and yelled out my attack "Strawberry bell full power!" The monster disappeared after my attack. "Aye we get to be mew mews again!" Mew Pudding (Kiki) Cheered
"We were always mews dummy" Mew Mint (Corina)rolled her eyes.
"At least we defeated the monster. Now all that is left is Dren" Mew Lettuces (Bridget) pointed up at him.
"Aww boo you killed my monster. I'll be back" Dren smirked as he vanished. I fell onto my knees as my ears lowered. This was too much. We all transformed back to our human selfs. The place was a mess and we had to clean it up. Wesley was still pretty out of it. So he sat at a table while we fixed up the place. Wesley informed us that the cafe will be closed today due to what happened and I do not blame him.
"Where's baby mew?" Kiki asked as she was juggling a plate on her nose. I don't know how she does it but that was pretty cool to see.
"She's downstairs with Elliot" I spoke as I placed the chair on the table.
"Good I am glad she isn't hurt" Corina replied
"Poor thing must be scared" Bridget added. Soon enough Elliot and Kim walked in as Kimberly was holding Emmie who was chewing on a toy. My baby was unharmed and that's all that matters.
"There has to be a reason why he is back. Asking your hand in marriage is pushing it but I'm pretty sure that isn't the reason" Wesley finally spoke.
"I guess we have another mission in our hands." Elliot added.
"MAMA" Emmie cheerfully yelled out and shaking her toy. The doors burst open and we look over to see Renee out of breath.
"I- I came.. as fast as I- Could" She tried to catch her breath.
"Renee!" Corina's eyes lit up like a Christmas tree upon seeing her. Wesley offered her his seat so that she can relax. She was on tour around the world I believe doing god knows what since she's famous.
"So catch me up?" She was very straightforward.
"Nothing much really going on. Just Dren coming out of nowhere to ask Zoey's hand in marriage" Corina sat next to her which was too much of Renee annoyance. Finally someone other than me that can't stand how Corina acts.
"I see." Wesley handed her a glass of water. Kimberly handed me Emmie as she walked off to go do something. "Who's that? And who's that child?" She questioned. Yeah, she's been gone that long.
"That's Zoey's daughter Emmie!" Kiki blurted out. I quickly shot a glare at her. "What?" She asked.
"Your daughter?!" She looked at me and my heart raced.
"Y- Yea what of it?" I asked. Emmie was slowly falling asleep in my arms.
"How is she the leader again?" She turned her attention to Elliot. That hurt. I bit my lip as I tried to hold back what I wanted to say.
"Be nice Renee" Elliot warned.
"And why should I am gone for like a year and a half and I come to find out the clumsy leader got knocked up and had a child" She stood up and looked at me in disgust. I felt the tears and anger slowly beginning to rise in my body.
"Whoa relax" Corina said
"Why are you being so mean?" Bridget asked softly.
"I'm not being mean. I'm just stating facts. Having a child at a young age just complicates things. You're lucky all of them is helping you." She snarled.
"That's messed up" Kiki whispered.
"A simple mistake like that will cost you the rest of your life" She crossed her arms and I had it. I handed my child over to Elliot and slapped Renee across her face it was so hard that you heard the echo. She looked at me in shock as she held her cheek.
"Zoey…" I heard the girls say.
"Don't you ever. Call my child a mistake ever, ever, EVER again. Do you hear me. Just because you are a hot shit doesn't mean you can put me down. I know what I did and I am paying for it. I do not need to be reminded, okay. And for your information I love my little girl. She is the best thing that happened to me other than becoming a mew." I took a deep breath and let it out. I felt the tears coming down my face but I was more angry than upset. "What gives you the right to say some awful things to me, huh?"
She just stood there in shock as she stared at me. It was silent for a moment. "I'm sorry…" I heard her whisper. I wiped the tears off my face and went and got my child from Elliot. "Saying it and meaning it are two different things" I said and with that being said I went to change and got Emmie ready. Without another word, I left the cafe and heading home with Emmie.