It's been about a week since tavros started staying it the apartment with Callie and I, It's been really nice to have him over, kinda like a slumber party that's supposed to last months. There were worries obviously, but he's proven to have my back. He was like a kid in a candy store next to Callie, It was pretty easy to tell tavros loved kids. Calliope seemed to really like him but then again Callie seemed to like everyone. He also didn't really comment on my general appearance like other people did often, he even went as far as to help me with my paint. School started in a week and a half and there was still so much to do, he seemed to be really eager to help and i'd be pissed at myself for not returning to favor.
One thing that did happen was karkat calling in to tell us that he was going to be here Sunday, but that was still a day away. Honestly he seemed really chill but he screamed a lot, but it's probably just his way of being himself. He also was fluent in every cuss word in existence, i now knew stuff about the human anatomy that i wish i didn't. Me and tavros both talked to karkat for a little by his request and he seemed to get along with tavros pretty well and i can just tell that soon karkat will soon be a karbro. I wonder if he likes chilling and rapping too, and if he doesn't then i wonder what kind of stuff can we do together as bros.
Calliope seemed to like sleep just as much as i do and seemed to sleep throughout the night, with the exception of the early mornings when she needed to be fed and bounced back to sleep. I ended up getting a call back for two out of the three jobs i applied for which is a blessing seeing as when school starts i have to set up a babysitter. The truck carrying my things finally arrived so now i have an actual bed, which really beats waking up with a crick in your neck. Tavros has been constantly dragging me to the grocery stores and cafes insisting that we can't only eat take everyday.
"Come on gamzee we should get to the cafe before noon this time." I felt a soft smacked against my back of what i can guess a was pillow. "i'm up, i'm up " I mumble, while peeking up through my mop of hair at tavros. Tavros smiled smugly at me and threw a pile of clothes at me "be ready, i got calliope" and walked out of the room. I sat up and tried to smooth down my messy poof-ball of hair that just seemed to never get brushed. Dragging myself out of bed seemed like the hardest task, curse Tavros's endless energy. I wasn't going to do much to fix myself up, just never really cared much. I brushed my teeth, wash my face, put up my hair in a basic ponytail and put on my face paint. I put on the clothes tavros oh so kindly threw at me and grabbed a hoodie before walking out the door to the kitchen.
"nice to see you up on time for once sleeping beauty" Tavros smiled then sipped on his coffee. "Well you know me! As long as Callie is sleepin' alright, i'm right behind her on the snooze train" I respond "hey do you know where Callie is?". Tavros pointed to the living room " she's in there looking at things and smiling, i already changed her and her bottle is heating up right now." I walk into the living room while mumbling a quick thanks to tavros. She sat on her belly gurgling and drooling at every pretty thing she get her eyes on. I was really getting used to the idea that this little lady was now going to be my entire life, and i can't help but be excited. I sit down next to her on the floor, and begin to rub small circles on the cute chub on her back "hey sis, what you up to" i mumble and smile. She still didn't have very much control over her head so she could only smack the floor and gurgle with what i guess is aproval.
"Hey gamz, her bottle is done"
"Thanks for keepin' an eye out brother"
I stand up and pick up Callie, The sweet coos of affection spewing out her lips as i kiss her on the cheek were heart warming in a way that was all to new. She patted my face and did some weird combination of a giggle and gurgle and i let out a soft chuckle. I walk to the kitchen and pick up the warm bottle tavros left for me on the counter, she always loved food and it was just precious to see the lil' sis enjoying herself. She ate and seemed to really love the warmth, it was getting colder outside and it can be bad for babies from what i hear. I'm pretty sure it my cue to get her some warmer clothes before we leave.
With calliope still in my arms i got to the room we've been keeping her in and set her in her bassinet. I got underneath and grabbed some of the warmest stuff she has, a tiny coat, baby sweat pants, And a pair of thick booties. i dress her, and well she is just the sweetest lil' shit ever, the little sis just starts purring like a cat. Not really sure how that's possible but then again everything in the past seems to defy any miracle that i got my mind on. Tavros chose that moment to press his head in the doorway "hey gamz, everything's ready so we can get a move on!" his grin was way to big for someone who woke up before 9 o'clock. "oh sure brother i'm right behind you" i reply back to him and put on my lazy smile, i grab the diaper bag before fallowing tavros outside. He had the keys on him so he had lock up duty. Tavros pocketed the keys and we both started to walk down the direction heading to the exit.
The street outside of our apartment was semi-busy, and it was pretty easy to cross the street. Tavros and I never really talk at this time, I mostly just listened to everything around us and just well... breathed i guess. We got to the cafe with decent time and sat down. From what i learnt tavros had a keen liking to bitter-sweet stuff like baker's chocolate and half sweetened coffee, so it was pretty easy to tell what he planned to get. the waitress came by our table and began to ask what we wanted before piano music played sharply before tavros reached into his pocket and pulled out his phone and started talking.
"umm yeah thats cool, no no it all right no need to worry" tavros said to whoever the fuck he was talking too. Tavros put away his phone and looked at me. "gamzee we need to get home something happened to karkat and he's coming over early". I of course was nervous as all living fuck but then again all this stuff is happening for a reason, i guess i'll have to get used to ebb and flow of this shit.
"well shit bro we should get home and prepare to house for a brother's arrival"