Disclaimer: The characters are mine.

It's a short one or I think it is.

Chapter 2: A day at the studio.

Chris yawned as he waited for Naomi to pull in. 'Man how I've missed those blue eyes.' he thought. 'I should really think about asking her out.' He smiled when Naomi's car pulled in. The smile turned to a small frown when he saw the kids get out of the car.

"Hello Chris, how's it going?" Naomi asked, waling into the studio.

"Good. How've you been?" Chris asked.

"Great, some time with the kids really calms me down." Naomi answered.

"Hi Chris. It's nice to see you again." Harlow said.

"Hello Harlow. How's school?" Chris asked.

"Don't ask." Harlow groaned.

"3 80's, 4 60's and 5 70's. She won't let anyone help her though. The teacher wants to keep her in for recess. But Harlow needs that outside time. She's to hyper." Naomi whispered to Chris, who nodded.

Harlow frowned. "Hey sissy, what's wrong?" Dorian asked her.

"I just hate seeing mom and Chris so close. That's why I keep getting bad grades. And acting out. And why am I telling you this? You're only four years old!" Harlow said.

"You should tell mommy." Dorian said.

"I'll think about it. Kay Dorian?" Harlow asked.

"Otay," he answered.

"Hey Rian, c'mere big guy!" Chris called.

Dorian raced toward him and the others. Naomi was laughing watching Chris talk and play with the kids. She looked over and found Harlow sitting in the corner, her back to them. She got up to investigate. "Hey Har, why don't you go play with the others?" she asked her.

"I don't want to play. I want-" Harlow was cut off by Chris.

"Hey Naomi, come back and help me with them would you?" Chris yelled.

Naomi looked over, but looked back at Harlow. Harlow was watching her mother. She smiled when Naomi didn't move. But her happy face turned into a heartbroken one when Naomi said she'd be right back. Harlow got up and snuck out of the studio room. She walked over to the snack bar and took a dollar out of her pocket. She bought a bag of chips and grabbed a free bottle of water. She walked outside. After 5 minutes she walked inside her mom was running toward the door. She stopped when she saw Harlow standing there.

"Harlow where have you been?! I've been looking all over for you! You scared the crap out of me!" Naomi yelled.

Harlow looked down. "Sorry mommy. I didn't want to be in the same room as Chris anymore." Harlow got a scared look on her face when she saw the look on her mother's face. "What?"

"Chris wants mommy to be his girlfriend." Naomi said.

"You said no though, right?" Harlow asked.

"Of course. I only want my kids."

"My grades are gonna go up now."

"Oh yeah? Why's that?"

"Because I was afraid you liked Chris. And that he was gonna come live with us."

"Never honey. We're on our own." Naomi smiled and ran a hand through her daughters brunette hair. She kissed the crown of her head. "I love you, Harlow."

"I love you too, mommy. Now let's go get your song recorded so we can get out of here."

Naomi laughed and followed her daughter down the hallway.