Out Of Touch. - a Caspar Lee Fan Fiction - discontinued UFN

Chapter 22

I walked downstairs and checked the stove to make sure nothing was overflowing or starting a fire or anything like that.

I got out some bowls seeing as dinner was ready and I served dinner into four bowls evenly.
I passed Joe his dinner first, then gave Zoe hers. I gave them both a spoon and a fork each.
I went back to the bench and got the other bowls and two spoons and two forks.

I walked up to mine and Caspar's room and placed the bowls and cutlery on my bedside table. I  slipped into bed and gently shook him to wake up.

He turned around and looked at me.
"Dinner time." I smiled, showing the bowl.
He sat up in bed and put his hands out for me to give him the food. I passed one of the bowls and the cutlery and he started eating straight away.
I grabbed mine and ate it too.

This actually tasted pretty great.
"Mmmm. This is good." Caspar said.
"That's good, Zoe and I haven't really done this before, had to wing it, but it turned out pretty well." I said, scoffing down the food in a very unattractive manner. I didn't care though, it was only Caspar.

"Done?" I asked Caspar.

"Yeah, thanks. That was a good coming home dinner." He said with a cute little smile.
"Well you rest up Caspy. I need you to have energy for when Kayla comes!"
"Ohh yeah! I forgot she was coming!" Caspar shouted.
"Geez why are you talking so loud?" I laughed.
"Huh!? I'm not." He said with a confused look on his face.
"Go to sleep." And with that I picked up the bowls and cutlery and left the room.

I walked downstairs to see Joe in the kitchen cleaning up.
"Joe, sit down you have a broken leg. Go on." I said as I ushered him out of the kitchen.

"Zo was being a lazy asshole and watching Home and Away and doing jack all!" Joe exclaimed in an irritated tone.
"Ah sorry about that. I'll make her get out of it when I can, try to be quiet now though? Caspar's asleep and I don't want a tired and injured Caspar to deal with." I pleaded.
"Yeah sorry, I might just go to bed then." He said walking closer.
"Night, Joe." I said, hugging him and kissing him on the cheek.
It was only 6:45 but I guess I would be tired too if I had gone through what they did.
"Zoe get up. Stop watching that shit tv show. Stop it. I don't care if you like it. Joe just washed your dishes and he has a broken leg. Don't." I demanded.
She just looked at me with pure shock.

"Sorry..." Was all she could say.
I pointed to the messy kitchen where half the dishes had been done, thankfully by Joe. Even with a broken leg he just got up and did it. Like a mature adult.

Zoe saw me point and went to clean. I cleaned up mine and Caspar's bowls and cutlery only and then went up to Caspar's room. I grabbed my towel and had a shower.

I waited for the water to warm up, took off my clothes and jumped in the shower. I just stood under the water and let it run over my face for a while. I was angry. But I couldn't be, I was beginning to have to be the mother in this house. Taking care of the two boys while Zoe did fuck all. And on top of having to take care of them, I've got Kayla coming on Tuesday.

Far out, I need to get the house relatively clean, if there's just a bit of mess, Kayla will clean it up but I don't wnt her to feel like she needs to do house chores all the time, she's only a guest and she should be able to relax. The only thing she should do around the house is look after Joe. It'll hopefully give them time to get to know each other quicker.

I snapped out of my day dreaming and realised I was just standing under the water for about five minutes.

I quickly washed my face, body and hair and hopped out. I dried and mosturised my body and got dressed.
I walked out of the bathroom drying my hair with the towel. 
Caspar was sleeping so peacefully, he looked adorable.
All I want is to lie down in bed with him but I can't just yet.
I'm exhausted and need some sleep but I need to go and help Zoe - I feel bad for yelling at her and I need to apologise.

I walked downstairs still drying my hair with the towel. Zoe looks up bit doesn't say a word and continues drying pots and pans.

"Look Zoe.. Sorry about before. I'm just really tired and stressed out with everything thats going on, plus Kayla will be here in two days. I'm getting lost in my thoughts and what's actually going on in real life. Sorry..." I say.

"Its fine Charlie, you've just never reacted like that before. I was a bit taken aback by it all." She said with a tight smile.
"Yeah, I didn't mean to lash out so much Zo.." I replied.
"That's fine, as long as you're okay now. That's all that matters. I don't like seeing you the slightest bit angry or upset ever." She said.
See that's why I love Zoe. She always tries to be positive. And she doesn't care if I'm raging at her, she just wants me happy again more than anything else.

I finished wiping up with Zoe and we put everything away as quietly as we could.
I was tired. Really tired.

"I'm stuffed, good night." I said quite bluntly to Zoe. I hugged her and slumped upstairs. I threw my towel over the back of Caspy's office chair and climbed into bed. I faced away from Caspar to put my phone on charge and I plugged it in. Then I felt him turn around to face me and put his arms around me.

"I love you Charlie." He mumbled into my hair. He rubbed up and down over the top of my arm with his fingertips until I fell asleep.

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"Morning my beautiful girl." I turned to look at Caspar who was already up and dressed. And the room smelt really good. Like him, but really strong. I guess he had a shower before I woke up.
All I did was smile back at him. It was too early after waking up for me to talk to him.
He was just in lazy clothes, shorts and a singlet top, but he managed to make it look perfect.

I rolled over and checked my phone. 2 Twitter notifications, 1 text message and a few notifications for Instagram.
Twitter was just some followers and retweets from people, instagram was followers, comments and likes and the text was from Kayla Bear! I wonder what she wanted.

Kayla: Hey is it okay if I come around this afternoon instead of tomorrow? I can't be bothered to stay home and I'm all packed and ready to go. If its not okay that's fine, just let me know. Love you x

I wanted her here as soon as possible.
I didn't even consider if Zoe was fine with her coming early or anyone else for that matter. I want my best friend here and I want her here now.

Me: Of course you're welcome here early, Kayla you silly thang! Come whenever you're ready! Love you too! xx

I need to make up her bed. I'll just change the sheets on my bed instead of the spare room, it'll feel more homey since its still got half my stuff in it.

"Hey Caspar, reckon you're fit enough to help me change the sheets for Kayla?" I ask.
"I think I can do that." Caspar answered with a smile.
"I'll get dressed and then we can go do it. She's coming today instead of tomorrow." I beamed.
"Sure thing." He said.

My best friend was coming early! Yay!

Okay this is chapter 22 :') vote and comment if you like this story! And check out bæ's stories too - l0ve_reckless! She has a story thats mainly from Kayla in this story's point of view. Does that make sense? Haha okayy well I love you all!! xx