Loved By You

Twelve

Demi

I was surprised to find that the bed was empty beside me when I woke. I practically moaned as I stretched, spreading myself out on the bed. I rolled onto my side and grabbed my phone off the nightstand. I widened my eyes at the time, 09:47. I haven't slept in this late since before Kalen came along. I rubbed my eyes and then rolled out of bed, grabbing my shirt and panties off the floor. I headed into the bathroom to do my business and then made my way downstairs. My lips began to twitch at the corners as Kalen's giggle just seemed to get louder.

"Kalen. Buddy, you need to be quiet because mommy's still asleep" I nibbled on my lip as my smile widened. I quietly stepped into the kitchen as Kalen slapped his hand over his mouth and Odell stood by the counter with Hunter against his chest.

"Mama" he mumbled behind his hand as he toddled towards me.

"Morning Baby" I lifted him onto my hip, smiling as he leant to peck my lips. "You had your breakfast yet, Handsome?" he nodded as he lowered his head onto my shoulder and began to play with a loose strand of my hair. I then glanced up at Odell who was leant back against the counter, smiling over at me. "Morning" I stepped up to him and then leant to kiss his cheek.

"Morning. I've fed Hunter a bottle, is that okay?" I nodded as I leant to kiss Hunter's cheek, his lips instantly twitched into a smile. "He woke at half 6. You didn't even stir and after last night, I wanted you to get some more sleep" my cheeks instantly blushed at the light smirk on his face as his eyes sparkled. We went up to bed at 10 and didn't fall to sleep until at least 2 this morning. You could say we've been making up for lost time lately.

"You're my hero" he laughed as I smirked up at him. "Are you going to make me breakfast or do I need to make my own?"

"I'll make breakfast, seen as it is Valentine's Day" he leant to kiss my smile. "You know what you want?"

"Surprise me" he gently handed Hunter over and I carried them both into the living room, taking a seat on the couch. Hunter fell asleep against my chest, Kalen cuddled into my side as he watched his cartoons.

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Kalen squealed as the water ran along his feet. He ran the fastest that he could up to me, continuing to giggle as he threw himself at me. I laughed as I wrapped my arms tightly around him.

"Was that cold, Handsome?" he turned around and leant back against my front, his thumb moving into his mouth. I gently combed my fingers through his curls, glancing up at Odell who was knelt by the lake. He had Hunter cradled against his chest and he kept dipping his feet into the water.

"I don't think he's too sure on the water, Baby" Odell spoke as he headed back over to me with Hunter in his arms.

"It's probably too cold for him."

"You know that K's fallen asleep, right?"

"I didn't" he lightly laughed as he lowered Hunter onto his lap, turning him to face me. "Hi Handsome" I leant in the best I could to kiss his cheek and the most beautiful giggle ever slipped from his lips. I pulled away with a gasp as Odell's mouth hung open. "You've never done that before. He-He's never done that before" Odell lightly shook his head as I glanced back at Hunter who was now sucking on his fingers. "Baby, you're growing up" my eyes instantly welled up with tears. "You're not supposed to grow up this fast" Odell lightly wiped my cheek. I glanced to meet his gaze, a sad smile taking over my face. "So..." his eyebrows scrunched together as he moved Hunter to lay back on his chest.

"So what?"

"So, I'm definitely not ready for another baby yet but how many more are we thinking?" his lips lightly twitched at the corners.

"It depends how many times you want to get pregnant. I know how difficult having Hunter was on you."

"It was difficult but it gave us Hunter and I think he's pretty incredible" I laughed as I glanced to Hunter who was leant back against Odell's chest, nibbling on his fingers. "I'd go through it a couple more times. Anyway, it's making the baby that's fun" Odell's lips twitched into a smirk. He settled his hand on my thigh, the touch made my body tingle. I shook my head at his smirk and glanced down at Kalen who stirred. He shivered as he curled himself more into me. "Are you cold, Baby?" I gently rubbed his arms as I glanced over to Odell. "Shall we get inside?" he nodded in agreement. I pushed myself to stand bringing Kalen with me as Odell carried Hunter.

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"Don't splash too hard, Handsome" Kalen halted his hand movement as Hunter whined, lifting his hands up to his eyes.

"Sowry" he leant in to kiss Hunter's forehead and my heart completely melted.

"You're so sweet, Honey. Do you love Hunter?"

"Wuv" he nodded as he pointed at Hunter who began to squeal as he kicked his legs through the water. Kalen giggled as Hunter's movements made the water splash. "Mama, spash" he lightly hit his hand against the water.

"You want me to splash?" he nodded, squealing as I gently hit my hand against the water. I glanced over my shoulder as the door opened and I smiled at Odell as he stepped into the room with the boys pyjamas. "Are we all clean, Handsome?" Kalen grabbed the face cloth and with a giggle, he placed it over his face. "You're so silly" he squealed as he removed it. "Are we ready to get out?" I stood and helped him out the bath, Odell taking him and wrapping the towel around his body. I then focused on Hunter who I quickly washed off and then lifted from the bath, wrapping his own towel around his body. I pressed a kiss to his cheek as I held him against my chest. "Love you" I whispered softly, lowering him onto my lap as I took a seat on the toilet lid, every so often glancing up at Odell as he dressed Kalen, my heart completely full of love.

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