Here is chapter 4, I wasn't going to post because today is my birthday and I have been doing lots of stuff but I have some time now and I had the chapter so... here you go...

Enjoy,

Calo x x x

Monday came around really fast. Aelish and her girlfriend Ryan were going to watch the boys because Adam was in classes and Hunter was going to meet Sebastian for coffee. When they arrived, Hunter was sat with Dalton and Seb cuddled into his sides, both the little boys were still in their pyjamas and Hunter looked a little dishevelled and tired, but he was ready to go. Hunter looked up at the two girls and smiled, almost in relief. Dalton and Seb both ran to Ryan; they really loved her but they didn't see her so much because she worked and had classes at college. Aelish sank down next to Hunter, rubbing his back comfortingly,

"What is wrong, bubby?" Hunter smiled tiredly at her saying softly,

"I have been up with Calo all night. He was sick around 8, then again at around 11, and also about half 12. I think it is more from how clogged his chest is than anything else. He didn't sleep very well basically, but he went down around 3 and has only woken once since then. Could you maybe get him up if he isn't awake around 12:30 so that he will go down later?" Aelish nodded, hugging her best friend and kissing his cheek,

"Of course, honey, don't you worry about a thing. We will take good care of them, Hunter. You go and enjoy yourself, okay? You deserve a break, honey, and I want you to make the most of it, you promise?" Hunter nodded, hugging his friend tight, before quickly heading to say goodbye to his slumbering son, and then giving kisses to the two alert ones, telling them to be good, which he knew they would be because they were never any trouble.

Once he was gone, Aelish headed to see little Calo. She heard the snuffling sounds and smiled down at the tiny little boy sleeping, slightly restlessly, wrapped in several blankets and one of Hunter's sweatshirts from when he was at Dalton. Ryan popped her head round the door and smiled as she saw her girlfriend stood watching the gorgeous little boy. She softly spoke, not wanting to disturb Calo,

"Ae, honey, the boys want to know if they can do some painting." Aelish whipped round to look at Ryan,

"Yeah, of course, I will be one minute." Ryan nodded and headed back to the two impatient little boys, both of whom were squirming in anticipation of painting time. She settled them at the kitchen table and began to get all their craft things out. Aelish came in minutes later with some paper and they let the boys loose, as they stepped back to just watch the two adorable kids as they worked avidly on their art. The baby monitor was resting on the side and Aelish kept a constant ear on it so that she could go to Calo straight away if need be.

At around 11:30, some coughing and whining came from the monitor. Ryan stayed to supervise the twins, while Aelish headed to the bedroom. Little Calo was sat up in the bed, rubbing his eyes and breathing heavily, his tiny chest rattling quite badly with each breath he took. Aelish carefully scooped him up and let him burrow into her chest as he clung to her t-shirt,

"Daddy?" his little voice was raspy and clogged with not only sleep. She gently shushed him, stroking his hair,

"He will be back later, honey; he has gone to meet his friend for coffee." He didn't say anything to that, instead he simply shifted himself in her arms and mumbled slightly. She bounced him cautiously, rocking him a little as she carried him to the kitchen. Ryan came over mumbling something about her poor, little baby as she began to rub soothing circles into Calo's back.

While both the girls were fussing over a groggy Calo, Hunter was heading into the coffee shop. He was a little early, and having to wait really wasn't doing anything for his nerves. Thankfully, it seeme that Sebastian was a little early as well so Hunter didn't have to wait too long, immersed in his nervous state. Sebastian grabbed his coffee from the counter, and then came to sit down. Hunter didn't really know what to say. They simply sat in an awkward silence; just sitting and sipping their coffee. Hunter felt like he couldn't even look at Sebastian.

"I missed you a lot, you know, when you left." Hunter looked up at Sebastian and saw the other man observing him with sad eyes. "We would have all been with you every step of the way. I never told you when we were back in school and once you left I thought it was too late, I honestly thought that I would never see you again and I regretted that so much." Hunter observed his friend,

"What are you talking about, Seb?" Sebastian looked Hunter straight in the eyes,

"I… ever since I met you, Hunter, I have felt different than with anyone else. It was something and I never really acknowledged it until we all realised that you were gone. It was almost like you leaving triggered my realisation, yet it was too late. I-I really like you, Hunter, I mean, like, like you. I know that I should have said something before but I was too afraid and I know that you probably don't feel the same but…"He was cut off as Hunter pressed a finger to his lips. Sebastian looked up at him in confusion, Hunter spoke before Sebastian could try again,

"Seb, I, I have always had this massive crush on you. When I first joined Dalton, you were the first person I made friends with. You helped me settle in, and I really don't know what I would have done without you. I didn't think you would ever like me, so I never said anything. I didn't want to ruin our friendship, no matter how much I liked you. Now I suppose it is very different, I know that things have probably changed." This time it was Sebastian, who was cutting in,

"What makes you say that?" Hunter looked up at him,

"I, it's just, I know how unappealing having kids is to other men, I have tried dating and as soon as they find out about the boys they all run." Sebastian shook his head smiling at Hunter's stupidity,

"Hunter, I think those three little boys are the most adorable and amazing kids I have ever met. I could never be so shallow as to let something like that affect my decision about dating you." Hunter smiled sadly,

"That means so much to me, Seb, but it isn't just that…" Sebastian's face fell and Hunter realised his mistake, quickly hurrying to explain, "I just have so much to consider now, Seb, my crush on you will honestly never fade. I thought it would have over the years, but no. When I saw you again, the first time you came to the restaurant it hit me full force like it had never been gone. However, I have to consider the boys in everything I do now, they are the most important things in my life and so I can't risk them getting hurt as well, you understand right?" Sebastian could only grin,

"Hunter, I am willing to wait for you for as long as I need to. Also, I will do anything to prove to you that I am in this all the way, I will always be there for you and the boys no matter what happens, even if you choose for us to stay friends. I really hope you will give me a chance though, it would mean more than the world to me." He took Hunter's hand from across the table, running the pad of his thumb across the back. Hunter blushed and softly said,

"I would like to try, if you are sure, Seb." Sebastian beamed,

"Of course I want to try, who, in their right mind, would pass up dating one of the most amazing and one of the bravest men in the entire world." Hunter felt incredibly overwhelmed as Sebastian complimented him and he was soon reduced to a blubbery mess in Sebastian's arms.

Eventually, Hunter calmed himself down and they decided to go for a walk for a bit before they headed back. Hunter happily accepted Sebastian's offered hand as they walked slowly towards the park. The silence was comfortable, nothing like the awkward one that they had experienced earlier. They simply just walked along, not feeling the need to talk. Instead, they allowed themselves to just enjoy each other's presence. Hunter hadn't felt so relaxed in a long time and he felt so comfortable with Sebastian, just like he always had done. They walked through the fairly empty park admiring the scenery around them. They stopped to sit down and Sebastian didn't hesitate to circle his arm round Hunter's waist and pull him closer. Hunter didn't protest at all and simply laid his head on Sebastian's shoulder,

"I am so glad I got to see you again, Seb." Sebastian looked down at the gorgeous man beside him,

"Me too, Hunter, me too."

After about 20 minutes, they headed back to the coffee shop and decided that they would make arrangements for a date on Wednesday, when they were all having dinner at Nick and Jeff's house. Just before Hunter got into his car, Sebastian leant down, placing a soft kiss to the other man's cheek. Hunter's cheeks flamed and he could help the goofy grin. Sebastian chuckled and stepped back saying,

"See you on Wednesday, beautiful." Hunter waved back and Sebastian waited until he had driven off before heading home himself.

Hunter pulled up at his apartment and almost skipped to the door. Ryan opened it and Hunter was almost shocked by how quiet it was. Ryan explained that the boys and Aelish were watching a movie and so they had been quite quiet for a while now. That was all down the drain though; as soon as Hunter walked in, Dalton and Sebastyn jumped on him, determined to show him their painting while Hunter was trying to take his coat off. Ryan took it, allowing Hunter to be dragged into the kitchen where the masterpieces were now drying. Hunter spent at least 5 minutes complimenting all the artwork before the boys allowed him to return to the lounge. Calo was cuddled in Aelish's lap still wrapped in his hoodie. The little boy looked up at his Papa and simply held his arms out a little. Hunter swept Calo into his arms, walking back into the kitchen. He switched the kettle on and grabbed a tea bag. He had always preferred coffee, but Adam just had that influence over him, and he basically drank tea all the time now. Calo was happy to simply rest against his Papa's shoulder and be carried around, he had always been the easy baby and never made a fuss, and it was a miracle really, especially considering how whiny Dalton and Seb were most of the time.

Now all the excitement was over, Hunter could feel his lack of sleep catching up with him. He sat at the kitchen table nursing his tea and cradling his son, while the other two played a game of tag, much to their Papa's exasperation. Aelish and Ryan stayed to help him make dinner for the boys. They both settled one of the twins down at the table to eat, before leaving as they had to get back in time for their dinner reservation.

When Adam arrived home, he found Hunter asleep on the sofa, while the three little boys were asleep in their respective beds. He chuckled softly to himself, knowing that Hunter had an early start in the morning with the boys, none the less. Instead of waking his friend he simply lifted him up and carried him to his room, stripping him down to his boxers, as he had done many times before and tucking him in.