Hey people. Umm...So, been depressed lately. Like seriously depressed. So if that shows in my writing I'm sorry. I'm trying my best not to show it. If things do get depressed though I will make them happy. I hope. I own nothing. Enjoy!
"So Dad," Parker said crossing his arms.
"Okay," I said sitting down, "This is going to be awkward."
"Yeah," Zach said sitting next to me.
"It could be worse," Greg said helpfully, "Parker could have asked what your intentions were."
"Oh yeah," I said nodding, "So awkward."
"We just want to know where we stand," Seb said looking away, "We want to make sure we have a place."
"Seb," I said kneeling in front of him, "Of course you have a place. All of you. Parker, you're my son. That will never change. I love you. And Seb and Greg, you're right, I don't know you well, but I'll treat you like my sons because that's what you're going to be, my sons. I love Zach. Yes, it seems a little quick, but in truth we've been dancing around each other since we first met."
"Things will change," Zach said calmly, "But for the better."
"Yeah," I said smiling, "You three will get to see each other a lot more."
"Wicked," Greg said fist bumming Parker.
Seb smiled softly at me before hugging me slightly. I smiled back until he left the room. I looked at Zach in confusion, but he was watching Seb. Greg got off the couch and followed Seb.
"Parker," Greg said turning to us, "If you're going to be our brother, you need to learn a few things. Number one rule is to follow Seb."
"Right," Parker said climbing off the couch.
The boys walked into the bedroom and shut the door. I sighed and looked at Zach. He simply shrugged his shoulders before hugging me. It seemed like Seb didn't know if this was a good idea.
"Maybe this is happening too quickly," I said softly.
"I don't know," Zach said shaking his head, "Seb seemed happy with this."
"Dad," Greg said walking in, "Agent Booth, Seb is happy. He just…He wants to talk to Agent Booth alone."
"Okay," I said standing up and going to the bedroom.
Parker walked past me and smiled. I closed the door behind me and looked at Seb. Seb was sitting on his bed holding a pillow to his chest. I sat down next to him and waited until he talked.
"Agent Booth," Seb said after awhile, "I'm happy you and Daddy are together. I just…There are some things you need to know before you go any further."
"Like what?" I asked confused.
"Like the fact his family kicked him out," he said softly, "And that he loses his focus when it comes to me."
"What do you mean?" I asked calmly.
"I mean that I need more attention than Greg," he said sadly, "I know that. I just…I don't really stop to think. I just feel. That means that everyone sort of watches what they do and say around me. I hate that. I can't help it though. I feel. Please, don't be like everyone else. Don't treat me like a child. I might cry about something you say, but if you care then you will be able to make me smile again. Please Agent Booth, don't protect me from the truth."
"Seb," I said hugging him, "I know that everything will be different when things happen, but I need you to know something about me too."
"What's that?" he asked cocking his head to the side.
"I hate seeing people hurt," I said softly, "Honestly, I'm a big softy. And Seb, if you need a big teddy bear. I'll be that. I know we won't always get along and I know that we'll hurt each other at times, but I also know that we'll make it better."
"Agent Booth," he said tears filling his eyes.
"Come on," I said lifting him up and walking into the living room, "There's something Greg and Seb both need to know."
"What's that?" Greg asked eyeing Seb.
"You don't have to call me Agent Booth," I said rubbing Seb's back, "Seeley works just fine."
"Okay Seeley," he said nodding, "Now, tell me what you did to my brother."
"Nothing," Seb said pulling away, "You know how I am. Crying at the drop of a hat."
"Awe, I love that about you," Greg said smiling, "That make you my brother."
"Yeah," Parker said happily, "I mean, it might be weird that we just met, but isn't this awesome?"
"It is," Seb said nodding, "Totally and completely awesome."
"Sweet," Parker said hugging Seb and Greg, "Now come on, the movie won't watch itself."
"Okay," Seb said grinning, "Oh and Seeley, thank you. For the talk."
"No problem," I said waving at him.
Seb, Greg, and Parker walked back to the couch and started to movie again. This time Seb was in the middle between the two boys with a very content and happy smile on his face.
I felt a hand grip mine and pull me into the kitchen. When we were in the kitchen Zach turned to me and kissed me happily. I pulled away from the kiss and held him to me never wanting to let go.
Zach was my boyfriend, Seb and Greg were like sons to me, and Parker, my biological son, was here with us. I knew in the back of my mind that something wrong could happen, but I couldn't let it bring me down.
I wanted to focus on what was happening right now. Nothing bad was happening and I was going to let my guard down at least for a little while. I just needed to enjoy the time I had now.
"So Zach," I said softly, "I need to go to my apartment."
"Yeah," Zach said nodding, "Do you want to go alone?"
"No," I said shaking my head, "After the movie we can get the kids and go. If you want."
"Of course," he said smiling.
Laughing I kissed Zach again. We walked back into the living room only to see Seb singing to the movie as Greg and Parker laughed. It was always good seeing Seb acting like this.
If Seb was acting like this then he was truly getting along with Parker and that was important to me. If the kids didn't get along then things weren't going to happen as well as we thought.
"Dad," Parker said turning to me, "What's up?"
"We have to go to my apartment," I said calmly.
"Okay," he said turning to Greg and Seb, "You guys can see my room. Oh, maybe I can bring some toys over."
"Sure," Zach said nodding, "That would be alright. Maybe we'll get some food from the store and I can make some spaghetti."
"Wicked," Greg said jumping up, "Just wait Parker. No one can beat my Dad's spaghetti."
"Daddy," Seb yelled looking around the room.
"What's wrong?" Zach asked worriedly.
"I can't find my iPod," he said tears filling his eyes.
"Don't worry Seb," Parker said hugging him, "We'll find it together. Where was the last place you had it?"
"The study," Seb said sniffling.
"Let's go check then," Greg said walking upstairs.
The boys ran upstairs only to come back down a moment later. Seb had a huge grin on his face and headphones in his ears. Greg and Parker had matching pleased smiles on their faces.
I smiled and opened the door so we could go downstairs. We all walked downstairs with Seb leading the way dancing to his music. I had to admit that the boy was good.
"See," Greg said smiling, "Anything artistic and Seb's got in down path. Dad, you should totally get him a guitar."
"Be quiet," Seb said rolling his eyes.
"Can you do a cartwheel?" Parker said changing the subject.
"I think so," Seb said nodding, "Let me try."
"Go to the grass first," Zach said firmly.
Seb nodded before running to the grass. We all waited and watched as Seb took a deep breath and did a cartwheel. Everyone started to clap when he had landed safely on his feet.
Seb took a step towards us only to have a van pull up beside him. I eyed the van suspiciously before we heard a yell. I took off running around the van only to see Seb being pulled in.
"Hey," I said pulling out my gun.
The van door slammed shut and the wheels gave a loud squeal. I pointed my gun at the van and let off a few shots before it rounded the corner. The van was out of sight after a moment.
Everyone was frozen in shock. A chocked sob broke the silence and I saw Greg fall to the ground. Zach instantly went to Greg and pulled him into a hug. I wanted to hug them, but I couldn't.
"Don't Seeley," Zach said softly, "It's not your fault."
"We have to get him back," I said ignoring what he said.
"We will," he said tears filling his eyes, "We just have to do what we do best."