The next few days where a blur. Between getting ready to finally go back to school. A second end of summer party where Rosie gave her friends their gifts
For Nolan she had gotten him a vintage leather jacket. Cass she had found a vinyl of her favorite album. She found a die cast original mini cooper model car for Nathan. She remembered him saying that was his dream car at some point. For Taylor she had found some really nice bookends that looked like the Tardis Taylor was obsessed with Dr. Who. For Pierce she got him a collectors edition of the harry potter books. He was as much of a potter head as Rosie was if not more so. Tyson had been trying to perfect his pizza recipe before he graduated, and she had found this shop that sold these really fancy olive oils and she had found one that the shop owner had said was great for pizza, so she got him that. For Eric he had some weird fascination with fancy umbrellas and London had some really nice once, so she got him one. Ian who lived on coffee got some really nice coffee beans and Abby got some fancy perfume.
Her friends all loved their gifts and were so happy to have Rosie back. And the party was a lot of fun. It was a really chill night of watching movies. Nolan had pulled a very willing Rosie into his lap and held her the whole night. He didn't want to let her go.
"Think someone missed you." Cass whispered into her ear.
Rosie chuckled. "I missed him too."
When the party was over Hayley and Rosie headed for home.
"Rose can I ask you a favor? It's a big one." Hayley said
"Sure. What's up?" Rosie asked
"That guy I have been talking to. He asked me on a date. Friday after school starts." Hayley said. "And I really want to go."
Rosie let out a breath. "Okay. What do you need from me? I cant convince them."
"No. I know. I even tried to ask my mom and she turned me down flat. I need you to cover for me." Hayley said
"I'm going to say there is a girls night. And I need you to go out that night when I go. And I will let you know when I am heading home, and we can come home together." Hayley said
Rosie let out a breath. "I don't know Hayley…"
"Please." Hayley begged. "He is such a good guy. Its just the arcade. And even you say that me not being given a clear reason why I cant date is unfair."
"Let me think about it." Rosie said
"Okay." Hayley said
Rosie wasn't sure what to do. She wanted to help her sister, but she knew that it was a bad idea, and she was on thin ice with her parents. She needed advice.
/\/\/\
On the first day of school at lunch she grabbed Pierce and pulled him aside.
"Hey. What's up?" Pierce asked
"I need older sibling advice." Rosie said
Pierce smiled and nodded. "Shoot." He said
"So. Hayley's parents decided long ago apparently that their kids wont be able to date till they are sixteen. And wont give a clear answer as to why. Hayley has been asked on a date and is asking me to help cover for her. Part of me wants to help her because I think if parents have a rule there should be a clear reason and the kid should know the reason. But I'm on very thin ice with my parents and if we get caught…. A year grounded has been thrown around."
Pierce sighed. "Yeah. I don't know Rose. Do you know who the guy is?"
"Um. No actually. Bad sister move didn't even ask." Rosie said
"You're just getting used to this sister thing. Give yourself a break." Pierce said
Rosie nodded.
"Know where the date is?" Pierce asked
"Arcade." Rosie said
"You could drive her and stick around so if you get caught you can see it's a coincidence and cover both your asses." Pierce said.
Rosie nodded. "Hrm. Not a bad idea."
"Hey, I've been covering for Taylor for years." Pierce said
Rosie chuckled.
"But use your judgement if it doesn't feel right. We cover for them. But we also need to protect them. To a certain degree." Pierce said
Rosie nodded. "Okay. Thank you."
They both went and joined the table. At the end of the day. Rosie and Hayley went out to the car and started for home.
"So I realized I pulled a bad big sister move. Who is this guy?" Rosie asked
"Oh. His name is Sean." Hayley said describing what he is like.
"Sounds like a cute guy. How would you feel about me driving you. We say we are going to the arcade for one-on-one sister time, and I stick around completely out of view. So if we get caught we can say we ran into him and invited him to hang?" Rosie asked
"I'm not opposed to most of that plan. Dropping me off. Telling dad and papa that it is us going to the arcade. But come on I don't want to seem like a baby having my big sister there." Hayley said
Rosie took a breath.
"You can even pick me up after." Hayley said
"Okay." Rosie said. "But you own me for life."
"Eek! Thank you!" Hayley said. "You name it I've got it for you."
The next few days went by pretty quickly.
Pierce pulled Rosie aside at lunch on Friday.
"What's up?" Rosie asked
"Did your sister tell you who the date it with?" Pierce asked
"Yes. And we have come up with a plan that we should be in the clear." Rosie said
"She told you his name?" Pierce asked
"Yeah Sean." Rosie said
"Used his middle name. Nice cover." Pierce said
"Who is it?" Rosie asked
"I will tell you but remember we are in school, and you rip someone face off. You will be expelled." He said
Rosie took a breath. "Who is it?"
"Matt…" Pierce said
"As in Matthew Black?" Rosie asked
"Yeah. His middle name -is Sean. I figured there was no way you knew." Pierce said
"I didn't. She fucking played me. Ooh. Hrm." Rosie was angry. And it was sounds not words coming out by the end.
"Where would she have met him? Does she know your history?" Pierce asked
"We went to the mall a few weeks ago. To get clothes. We were in the food court Hayley was saving tables and staying with bags because seven girls. Lots of clothes. I started back for the table first and saw him talking to Hayley. I got to the table and told him to fuck off. He didn't till Hunter showed up. I told Hunter who he was. Hunter knows the name. And Hunter got in his face and made him leave. Hayley knows there is an issue but doesn't know exactly what. She doesn't know about the eating disorder so…" Rosie said "I think he might have claimed I was just jealous that he was flirting with her and not me. Its hard to remember because like right now I'm seeing black."
"Rosie. If I have to restrain you I will. And I don't think Nolan would be to happy with you either." Pierce said.
Rosie let out a breath. "I can stay calm. For now."
"Okay. I can accept that." Pierce said the two went and sat down. Rosie sat next to Hayley and gave her a look. She was pissed.
"What's wrong?" Hayley asked
"His name is Sean?" Rosie asked
"Yes…" Hayley said
"His first name? Not his middle?" She asked her voice clear that she knew.
"Um. Well. I." Hayley said
"Not covering for you." Rosie said.
"You promised!" Hayley said
"That was when I thought he was some random guy named Sean. Not him." Rosie said
"How did you even find out?" Hayley asked
"Because people know his and my history. People know what he did to me. And people care about you and know that he will hurt you." Rosie said
"All because he wouldn't go out with you?" Hayley asked
"Oh. That's what he says is the issue? I can assure you its not." Rosie said.
"What is going on?" Nolan asked
"Her date tonight. The one I was putting my neck and ass on the line to cover for her for. She lied to me about who he is because she knows. I would not cover for her going on a date with him. Thankfully. Someone told me who it really is." Rosie said
"Who?" Nolan asked
Rosie took a breath, "Matt."
"Matt who used to be our friend Matt?" Cass asked
"Yup." Rosie said
"Hals. No. Trust me. Its not a good idea." Cass said
"Because he turned Rosie down for a date I cant date him?" Hayley asked
"That's not what happened." Taylor said
"Well what is?" Hayley asked
They all looked at Rosie.
"Hals. You've just got to trust me. I have never had any interest in Matt. He was a part of this group. He was someone I called a friend. He was at our house last year for the end of summer party. There is a really good reason. He hurt me. And I cant let that be you." Rosie said
"How did he hurt you?" Hayley asked
"Its not something I want to talk about right now." Rosie said
"You have always said that if there is a reason for something it should be clear." Hayley said
Rosie was seriously hating having said that before right now. "And I will tell you. Just not right now. I need you to trust me. Cancel this date. Because regardless I'm not covering."
"I'll just find someone else to cover." Hayley said
"I'll tell Papa." Rosie said
"You tell him you better be ready for him to know you were going to cover for me. And I know you haven't been in trouble with him really yet. Without dad being around. You sure you want to go down that path?" Hayley asked
Rosie took a breath. "Do I want to be in trouble? Of course not. But the trouble I will be in. Is worth protecting you. Because I'm your big sister and its my job."
"You wont tell him. I'm calling your bluff." Hayley said
"You can try. I'm dead serious." Rosie said
"Who told you?" Hayley asked.
"That person will remain anonymous." Rosie said
Hayley got up from the table in a huff and stormed off.
Nolan put an arm around her. "You're doing the right thing."
"I know. But I'm going to be in so much trouble." Rosie said
"Yeah. But your sister's wellbeing is more important." Pierce said
"My suggestion." Taylor said "Be upfront. About everything. Tell on yourself. Don't let her."
Rosie nodded. "Yeah. I will."
The rest of the day dragged on. Rosie went home at the end of the day with Hayley. She begged her to just cancel the date, but Hayley refused saying she knew Rosie wasn't going to tell on herself.
They got home and Rosie sat on the couch unable to move. She was really nervous. Sascha could tell Rosie wasn't okay. He laid with her and nuzzled and whined trying to make her feel better.
Hunter came home around 6pm with dinner. And everyone came down and gathered around the table. Rosie sat on the couch still not moving.
Hayley came into the room. "Papa says come eat."
"Not hungry." Rosie said
Hayley rolled her eyes but went back and delivered the message.
Hunter came into the room. "You okay?"
Rosie shook her head.
"What's wrong?" Hunter asked sitting on the table in front of her.
"I was put in a situation where I had a decision to make. And I made the wrong one. And now karma or whatever you want to call it has come back and is going to bite me in the ass." Rosie said
"Okay." Hunter said. "Tell me."
"Hayley asked me to cover for her so she could go on a date. The arcade tonight wasn't her and I. I was going to drop her off. Find something to do for a couple hours and than pick her up." Rosie said
Hunter took a breath. "I see. What changed your mind about covering?"
"She wasn't honest with me about who it was with. Someone else told me. And its someone. Who has real balls to attempt taking my little sister out." Rosie said
"Who?" Hunter asked
"Matthew Black." Rosie said
"Yeah. He's got guts. Stupid. But guts." Hunter said, "If it hadn't been Matt you would have done it?"
"Yes sir." Rosie said softly
"Okay. Thank you for telling me. And being completely honest. That is minimizing consequence." Hunter said
"I didn't tell you to minimize consequence. I did because it's the right thing to do. I should never have agreed. I didn't feel right, and I did it anyways. Not the first time I do that…" Rosie said
"Yes. But the fact that you didn't follow through. Despite knowing you would be in trouble. Shows me growth." Hunter said. "Now. You need to eat. We will talk after."
Rosie nodded. Getting it off her chest released a lot of the worry and guilt, so she got up and went with him and ate. As they were finishing Hunter looked at the kids. "Callie and younger if you have homework go do it otherwise. Find something else to do and trust me you do not want to argue with me right now." He said
The five youngest went quickly.
Hayley looked at Rosie. "You told him?!"
"I told you I would. I gave you an opportunity to cancel it and save both our asses and you didn't take it." Rosie said
"Hayley. You are canceling the date. And if you don't. You will not be allowed to date till you are eighteen." Hunter said
"You cant just decide that mom gets a say." Hayley said
"Oh trust me little girl your mom will be on board with that." Hunter said
"What about dad? I thought you didn't make any parenting decisions without him." Hayley said
"You'll be lucky if he were to agree to eighteen he would be more likely to make it longer." Hunter said. "Now go to your room. And cancel the date."
Hayley got up and stormed off.
Hunter looked at Rosie. "I need to talk to dad before I shell out any consequence."
"Cant we say that because I told you and didn't go through with it we don't tell dad?" Rosie asked
"No. Dad and I don't keep secrets." Hunter said. "You know that."
"Had to try." Rosie said
Hunter smiled abit.
"I'm really sorry papa." Rosie said
"I know. I can see that." Hunter said
"Go. To your room." Rosie said
"Um. Can I go talk to Hayley. I haven't told her what Matt did. He told her that I would have an issue because he turned me down for a date. I think she should know the truth." Rosie said
"Sure. But her room and than yours." Hunter said
"Yes sir." She said. She got up and went and knocked on Hayley's door. There was no response, so she opened the door. Hayley was not there, and the screen of the window was off. "Shit." Rosie said she ran out to the hallway.
"Papa!" She said loudly
Hunter heard the panic in her voice and ran upstairs. "She's gone. Out her window."
"Damn it." Hunter said
"They were going to go to the arcade." Rosie told him which one.
"Stay here watch the kids." Hunter said he went downstairs calling his ex as he went telling her what happened.
Rosie sat on the floor in the hallway and put her head in her hands and didn't move. Sascha had been following her around since the moment she got home, and he laid down next to her.
About an hour later her phone rang. She answered it. "Hi papa."
"They aren't here. Where else might he take her?" Hunter asked
"I have no idea. Maybe someone in the group does?" Rosie said
"Start making calls." Hunter said
Rosie started a video chat with everyone, and everyone answered.
"Hayley snuck out to go on the date. They aren't at the arcade like planned. Any of you know where Matt might take her? Does he have a spot?" Rosie asked
"He likes the parking lot behind the target." Pierce said.
"Yeah. He always would talk about taking girls there." Nathan said
"What does he drive?" Rosie asked
Nolan told her
"Okay thanks. Got to call my papa and tell him." Rosie said
"Anytime." They all said
She called Hunter and told him.
"Okay. I'll head there. Thank you." Hunter said before hanging up.
Hunter pulled into the parking lot his ex-wife close behind. They found the car that matched the description and pulled up in front of it.
Helen got out and shook her head. She was watching her daughter making out with a boy. Hunter got out and he saw black. His ex saw the look.
"Hunter. Breath." She said she knocked on the window and the two broke apart fast. They hadn't noticed anything before.
Helen fixed her daughter with a stare like she had never seen. Hayley was busted. She knew she would be in deep shit when she got home but didn't think she would be caught. By both her parents in the middle of making out.
Helen opened the passenger door. "Out. Papa's Car. Now." She said
Hayley got out and went to papa's car.
Matt went to get out as well.
"You better stay in the car unless you want him to feed you your balls." Helen said
Matt stopped moving. Helen closed the car door and went to Hunter. "You need to breathe. So you can get her home in one piece. And than kill her."
Hunter huffed a laugh.
"You want me to take her and deal with her?" Helen asked
"Nope. Deal was whoever's house she's at" Hunter said
"But you have a second teenager to deal with also." Helen said.
"Do you not think I can deal with two teens at once? If that's the case I am screwed in a few years." Hunter said
Helen laughed. "No. I think you can. Not commenting on your ability to parent. Just wanting to offer help."
"You don't think that this is on me for not seeing what was happening?" Hunter said
"Hunter, no. You are an amazing dad. Teenager do stupid things. I know you don't have much experience with that but if anything its my fault I was hell on wheels. I remember my mother saying one day you'll have a daughter just like you. Well. Its starting." Helen said
Hunter laughed. "And we have six."
"Oh god. The next eighteen years are going to be hard." Helen said
"Hey, you're the one who kept saying. Just one more. Just one." Hunter said
Helen laughed. "And you didn't argue it."
"And we have six beautiful girls." Hunter said
"You have seven now." Helen said with a smile
Hunter smiled and nodded.
"Well I think we have let her stew long enough." Helen said
"Yup." Hunter said.
Hunter got in the car and opened the windows so Helen could speak to their daughter.
"Do you know how disappointed and worried I was to have your dad call me to tell me that my daughter snuck out her window to go on a date. That you were told you were not allowed to do till you are sixteen." Helen said
"And its not fair. You wont even give me a real reason." Hayley said
Helen looked at Hunter.
"Your choice." He said. It was Helen's story
"When I was your age. I was hell on wheels. I gave your grandparents so much trouble they didn't know what to do with me. They tried to rein me in, but I had been given so much freedom already that I didn't understand no. Till one night. I was fifteen, I went on a date this guy was the captain of the football team. Crazy good looking. Funny. Seemed like the biggest sweetheart. He took me to a parking lot. Much like this one. And he raped me. And because I fought him he beat me and left me for dead. I spent six months in the hospital recovering." Helen said
"And you know my childhood was the complete opposite. I had to many rules. I didn't have any chance to learn so when I left at eighteen I made a lot of bad decisions." Hunter said
"So when we were deciding what we would allow for dating. We decided that dating is a normal part of being a teenager. But we wanted you to have a good head on your shoulders. And be more aware of the dangers out there. And we decided that sixteen seemed like a good age." Helen said
Hayley was stunned. "Mom. I'm so sorry that happened to you."
"Thank you baby. But I don't want you to be put in situations where you can get hurt. And I don't know why this boy is bad news. But if Papa says he is. Than he is." Helen said
"Have I screwed myself from dating before I'm eighteen?" Hayley asked
"I don't know." Hunter said.
"Certainly crossing our mind." Helen said
"And if mom and I or dad tell you not to do something. Whether there is a clear-cut reason or not. You need to listen." Hunter said
"Yes sir." Hayley said, "Mom did they get the guy who did that to you?"
"Yes. He is in prison for life." Helen said
"Good." Hayley said
"I'm going to let you two get home. I love you baby girl." Helen said
"Love you mom." Hayley said
Helen went back to her car.
Hunter started his and headed for home.
When they got home he looked at his daughter. "Go to your room. And stay there."
"Yes sir." Hayley said. She got out and went inside and went upstairs and saw Rosie sitting with her head in her knees. The anxiety and worry about being in trouble had come back full force. She wasn't used to having to wait this long from getting caught to the consequence being done. And the fact that it was papa going to be doing it made it worse. Not because she didn't trust him but because up till now any trouble with him directly had been pretty minimal. The only real thing was taking the car and she had her car privileges taken away and yes it sucked but it wasn't the spanking she knew was coming.
"Hey…" Hayley said
Rosie looked up and let out a breath. "You're okay?"
"Yeah." Hayley said
"Good." Rosie said.
"Sorry I wasn't up front with you." Hayley said
"And I'm sorry I didn't tell you what happened. The short of it is he made some nasty comments about my weight, and it triggered me to relapse into my anorexia." Rosie said
Hayley's jaw dropped. "Wait. Relapse? You dealt with an eating disorder before?"
Rosie nodded slowly and sighed. "Who told you?"
"No one really told me. I overheard papa and dad talking." Hayley said
Rosie nodded. "Oh."
"Rose. I'm so sorry." Hayley said
"Thanks." Rosie said.
Hunter came up the stairs. "You both should be in your rooms."
"My fault." Rosie said. "I've been sitting here since you left. I distracted her from going to her room."
"You okay?" he asked Rosie
She shrugged.
"Both of you. Room. Now." He said putting a hand out to Rosie to help her up. Rosie took his help and went to her room. Hayley went to her room as well.
Hunter went to his and Dave's room and called him.
"Hey Hunt." Dave said
"Dave…" Hunter said
"What happened? Are the girls okay?" Dave asked
"Their fine. For now." Hunter said
"Which one?" Dave asked
"Two of them. The oldest two. More Hayley than Rosie. But Rosie certainly isn't getting out of this scot-free." Hunter said
"What happened?" Dave asked
Hunter explained everything that had happened.
Dave was livid. When Hunter was done he took a breath. "You and Helen decide what to do about Hayley?"
"No. We are at a loss for what to do." Hunter said, "You have any ideas?"
"Ground her till she's eighteen." Dave said with a small chuckle
"Yeah that crossed our minds. Not letting her date till she's eighteen also." Hunter said
"What are we doing about Rosie?" Hunter asked
"Spanking her seems like the very minimum." Dave said
"Agreed." Hunter said
"Do we restrict her dating for a period? If she is going to lie and let her sister go behind our backs and date when she is not allowed to should we take dating away from her?" Dave said
"If we do that than definitely Hayley will have to be restricted from dating for longer than sixteen." Hunter said
"Don't want to do that?" Dave asked
"I don't know." Hunter said, "You would have allowed her to date now if it was solely up to you."
"But Hunter its not. And I support the rule that you and Helen made." Dave said
"I know. You have been very much on board with supporting it. But I can see why Hayley sees it as unfair." Hunter said "Even Helen can see why Hayley thinks its unfair. We were considering changing it up a bit. We certainly aren't now but…" Hunter said
"When I got Rosie back. She was already fourteen. And had so many restrictions in that house. I needed to give her some freedoms. And there are rules in place regarding it. Hayley has had a fairly normal childhood in comparison." Dave said. "Sometimes one rule for one kid isn't fair to another. We have to do what is right for each kid. Fair doesn't mean everyone gets the same all the time."
Hunter sighed "You're right."
"So this is what I think. Both girls need to be spanked. Rosie. Two months no dating. Hayley add a few months on to when she can date. I'd say six. Only reason for longer than the restriction for Rosie is because Rosie spoke up knowing she would be in trouble. She put her sister's safety before her fear of consequences." Dave said, "And I know she has been being very careful to avoid serious trouble around you because she's been nervous about you dealing with her for the first time."
Hunter sighed "I know. I can tell Rosie has been on edge about things I should have talked to her about it but with everything else I agree. Rosie did the right thing in the end. I'll talk to Helen. I think I'm to much of a push over. I'd say four months." Hunter said
"I'd be fine with four months too. Whatever you and Helen decide." Dave said
"I appreciate how good you are with helping me parent but stepping back when you feel is right." Hunter said
"When it comes to the six you brought into this. We are a three-parent team. But you two are 1 and 2." Dave said, "I just do what I would hope you would do if Rosie's mom was still alive."
"I would do the same." Hunter said, "And I do defer to you when you are here when it comes to Rosie."
"I have noticed yes." Dave said, "You okay?"
"I'm just. Hayley was making out with that boy." Hunter said
"Yeah. If I saw that I don't know if I would have been able to keep calm." Dave said
"Yeah. He was going to get out of the car. Helen stopped him saying something along the lines of 'if you don't want your balls in your throat than stay in the car.' To him."
Dave chuckled. "When it comes to the girls you have a papa bear mode. Its very attractive."
"Oh. You flirting with me while at work?" Hunter asked
"No one is around." Dave said before he heard a throat being cleared. "I stand corrected."
Hunter laughed. "Who?"
"Morgan." Dave said
"Could be worse." Hunter said
"Yes it could. I will let you go. You good to handle Rosie?" Dave asked
"Yes. You are not here, and it needs to be done." Hunter said.
"She gives you any lip let her know I can add on when I get home." Dave said before saying bye and hanging up.
Hunter took a breath he texted Helen to ask her if she agreed to the consequences for Hayley before he went to Rosie's room and knocked.
"Come in." Rosie said
Hunter went in and sat on her bed.
Rosie looked up at him from her window seat
"I think we both have known since you told me that you were going to be spanked right?" Hunter asked
"Yes sir." Rosie said
"And its going to be a first for us. I know you have been being very careful to avoid serious trouble when dad hasn't been around. But it was going to happen eventually. I know you are nervous." Hunter said
"More like terrified." Rosie said
"Of me?" Hunter asked
"No. Not -of you. I trust you. Its just…." Rosie said
"You have been abused. And they did in under the guise of corrective punishment." Hunter finished for her.
Rosie nodded.
"How can I make you feel more secure about this?" Hunter asked
"You going to use more than your hand?" Rosie asked
"Not this time. Cant promise there would be other things used in the future. Is there something you are worried about in particular?" Hunter asked
Rosie shrugged.
"What did they use that wasn't their hand?" Hunter asked
"Belt… switch…" Rosie said
Hunter nodded. "I can promise you a switch will never be used. Belt. Something I would use only for situations where you deliberately put yourself in harms way. Meaning you go into a situation knowing it wont end well."
Rosie nodded. "Okay."
"I've used a hairbrush before as well." Hunter said
Rosie nodded. "Not something I have ever experienced."
"Okay. But tonight its just going to be my hand. You okay with that?" Hunter asked
"Do I really have a choice?" Rosie asked
"Well. No. You need to be punished. And I can see the guilt you are holding in and we cant wait for dad to come back home to deal with you." Hunter said
"I don't want to wait either. Its okay. I trust you." Rosie said
Hunter nodded. "Okay. Remember that I love you and I don't like doing this anymore than you like receiving it."
Rosie snort laughed. "Yeah well I think the reasons are different."
Hunter smiled abit and shook his head before he took a breath. "I have spoken to dad. We have decided two things. One you will be spanked which you expected." Hunter said
Rosie nodded.
"Two. Because you decided it was okay to not only not tell us about Hayley's plans but to help her break our rules when it comes to dating. You are not going to be allowed to go on any dates for the next two months." Hunter said
"Oh come on. I told you. Doesn't that get me any lenience?" Rosie asked
"Yes it does. Could be six months." Hunter said
Rosie shut up.
"You need to learn that dad and I are the parents. We make the rules. Whether or not you agree with them you will respect them. Or you will be dealing with the consequences." Hunter said
"Yes sir." Rosie said
"Okay. Come here." he said
Rosie got up from her window seat and went over to him. He helped her over his lap and pushed down her pants.
He started to spank. He didn't need to lecture. She had heard everything that needed to be said. He knew she felt guilty enough for what happened.
Rosie whimpered after just a few swats. And yelped after a dozen. And started to cry soon after.
Hunter hated when his girls cried. Hated it more when he knew he was the cause. But he knew that these consequences were necessary. He kept going.
Rosie tried to count the swats, but she lost count. She sobbed out. "I'm so sorry papa." She was going to be sore for days.
Hunter steeled his heart and continued. He finished by landed a dozen to the curve where her butt and thigh met. When he was done he fixed her pants for her and sat her up in his lap and held her. Rosie sobbed into him for a good ten minutes. When she was calm Hunter looked her in the eyes.
"Your forgiven. Slate is wiped clean." He told her.
Rosie nodded. "Sorry Papa. I wont do it again."
"I know your sorry baby. And I really hope you don't." He said he helped her up. He stood up kissed her head. "Now get some sleep."
"Yes papa." Rosie said
Hunter left the room and checked his phone. His ex-wife agreed. He took a breath and went to Hayley's room and knocked.
"Yes?" Hayley said
Hunter went in. "Callie out please." He said.
Callie went quickly.
Hunter sat on her bed. "Do you have any idea how worried mom and I were tonight? Did you really plan to stay at the arcade or was that just a cover for your sister?"
Hayley looked down.
"I expect an answer." Hunter said
"Cover. I knew we were going to go and park somewhere and make out." Hayley said
Hunter nodded. "And you not only asked your sister to cover putting her at risk of being in trouble, but you were lying to her and going out with someone you knew she had an issue with. Your sister loves you and was willing to risk trouble to do something you knew you shouldn't be doing. And you were going to go on a date with someone she wouldn't like you doing so. And when she found out she gave you a chance to fix it to avoid trouble for the both of you and you didn't do it. Did it not occur to you if she was willing to put her ass on the line to keep you from seeing him that she had a really good reason?"
Hayley sighed "He told me that her issue was because he turned her down for a date. That she would be jealous."
"Did Rosie tell you that wasn't the case?" Hunter asked
Hayley nodded. "I thought she was lying…"
Hunter sighed. "Well she wasn't.. I know the reason and I promise you that's not it."
"Yeah she just told me the reason in the hall…" Hayley said
Hunter nodded. "Well. The decision that has been made is that you are going to be spanked. And you will have to wait six months after you turn sixteen to date."
Hayley sighed but nodded. She knew it could be much worse.
"Come here." He said
Hayley went over and Hunter helped her over his lap pushing down her pants. He than delivered a sound spanking making sure she would feel it for a few days as well. When he was done he sat her up and held her till she was calm.
He took her chin when she was calm and looked her in the eyes. "Your mom and I and dad. Love you very much. We make the rules. You will follow them like it or not of there will be consequences. Clear?" He asked
"Yes sir." Hayley said
Hunter hugged her tight and kissed her head before helping her up. "Bed time." He said
"K." Hayley said
Hunter left the room and told the kids they all needed to be in their rooms in the next five minutes. And they all scurried to do so. Hunter helped the youngest two get ready for bed and tucked them in. Before going and tucking in the others and saying good night. He than went to his own bed and texted Dave.
'All done. And I am going to bed.' Hunter said
'Okay. Love you. You are a good papa. Good night.' Dave sent back
Hunter crashed soon after. It had been along night, and he was glad it was over.