Desire

Not Supposed To Find Out

"I made breakfast Dashiell." I say looking at him but he's not really there. "okay then... I'm gonna go take a shower" I add and leave.

Neutral POV

"what was that about mom?" Dashiell asks.
Cate feeling a little uncomfortable scratches behind her neck "well euhm. I was a little drunk yesterday and I vaguely remember what happened" she says shrugging.

"I heard what you were talking about. You made advances on her? She was trying to help you because you were drunk. She's 20 mom."
"She's 21... I'm sorry Dashiell I really am. And she said she didn't mind."

As if saved by the bell two girls walk in greeting Dashiell and Cate and asking if they could have something for breakfast.
Cate moves on to the garden to sit on a bench with her coffee.

Kim's POV
Once showered and dressed I make my way back to the kitchen. Everybody's awake now and eating.
I see Cate outside. She doesn't look fine. Not bad but not fine. I grab two pancakes and a coffee and head outside.

"hey love" I say approaching.
"hey" she answers watching me sit next to her.
"I brought you a pancake" I start eating mine and she eventually eats hers.
"you should be inside with the others." she says looking straight in front of her.
"but I'd rather be here with you honey" I answer and put my hand on her thigh which makes her look at me. "I'm gonna get another pancake you want one?"
She declines but comes in with me anyways. She leaves to go back in her room I presume.

It breaks my heart seeing her like this.
"Dashiell can I talk to you for a second?" he gets up to me.

"your mom looks sad and I was wondering if you would let me take her out to change her mind." his eyes grew big.

"just like to walk in the park or eat an ice-cream yk" I specify.

"you want to take out my mom because she's sad?"

"not on a date just so she can change her ideas. I'm not taking advantage of your mom or anybody who do you think I am?"
He's silent for a moment
"ugh sure it wouldn't hurt. Maybe she'll talk to you. You seem to get along pretty well."

I shrug at his somment cause I can't say anything against that lol.

So I make my way up and nock on Cates door. She doesn't answer but I enter anyways.
She's lying in the middle of her bed staring at the ceiling. I crawl on top of her and we smile. It makes my heart skip a beat to finally see her smile.

I lean in and give her little smooches on the neck and she giggles.
"I'm taking you out do you wanna change?"
"you can't take me out Dashiell will see us"
"I asked him and he said it was okay. I didn't say it was a date don't worry"
"so it's a date?" she smirks.
"well I have a girlfriend and I'm taking her out. Just the two of us so yeah I would call it a date" I smirk as well and our noses touch. Our eyes close. Our lips touch. Our smiles grow.

Five minutes later we make our way downstairs and head out.
We drive in silence and get ice cream.

"you're really quiet today" Cate says looking up from her ice cream. I almost chuckle because she's the one saying that.
"I'm waiting for you to talk. To make sure the topic is fine by you."
"you're very considerate Kim... But you shouldn't have to worry about my stuff, about me. You're only 21 you should worry about what to wear to go to party's. That should be your only problem". A tear rolls down her face and I grab her hand.
"I'm all for the worry for you and your family as long as it concerns you. If it makes you sad or mad or bothers you I wanna be there to help you. If you want me to. I don't want to know what doesn't concern me but I do wanna know how you feel at least so I can be there for you."

"I do wanna tell you but I just didn't think you'd want to hear it... Andrew, Dashiells dad, told me he's got a girlfriend and I'm fine with that really. But then he said they're getting married because he got her pregnant. I just didn't know how to react and I'm still lost about what to think of it. I mean yes we both have our lives but it's like a slap in the face - And I don't know what to tell the kids". 

I actually have to scoff at that point. "Cate that is no problem of yours. You're not the engaged nor the pregnant one. Telling the kids is his responsibilty and taking care of their thoughts and feelings about it as well. You have nothing to do with that anymore." I say trying to comfort her.

I scootch over to hug her form the side. After a moment she's calmed down. "You're right. I shouldn't worry that much-" "no you shouldn't" I interupt her and smile. 
"Thank you love. You're really something else." She leans in and we kiss.

20 minuts later we make our way back, entering the house holding hands without second thought. Cate is finally smiling again and that of course didn't go unnoticed by dashiell.

"alright I'm gonna have to go now but I had a really nice time, thanks for inviting me dash" I say and tell everybody goodbye.

Neutral POV

As Kim is leaving and Cate is watching her Dashiell interupts her "What's the deal mom? Whats going on with you?".

Cate pauses and looks at her son. "I don't know sweety. I just feel good when I'm with her. She is so intelligent and thoughtfull and caring. I feel safe around her. Would you mind if I were to meet her some time?"

"Are you telling me you have a crush on my classmate, MY friend? That is my age?"

"She's 21, she's not your age. And she doesn't mind-"

"She doesn't mind? So you already talked about it? Then why do you fucking bother to ask? You clearly don't care about my opinion!"

"Hey Dashiell that's not true of course I care that's why I'm asking"

"Oh come on! For all I know you guys are making out behind my back." 

Cate blushes but doesn't say anything which makes Dashiell look in disbelieve.

Instead of continuing the argument he leaves the room and slams the door.

Kim's POV

As I'm about to start working I get a text from Cate.

*Hi,
I kind of had an argument with Dashiell and he might be onto something. And well I didnt correct him. I just wanted to give you a heads up.
I miss you...and today was really lovely thank you again.*

Omg she is so cuuuute.
I call her to get more information since her text was very vague. She tells me everything which makes me feel really bad for her.

"Why don't you come over honey?" I ask
"I don't think that's a good Idea. I don't want Dashiell to think I'm  doing anything more behind his back."
"Oh and he would be totally right"
"I know and that's why I should stay home. I love you but I'm gonna have to clear things up with Dashiell first."
"okay. Well then I'll see you some time soon I guess".

We say goodbye and hang up.

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Yooooo idk what do do next. I wrote some more but I'm not sure it the story should go that way. Should there be drama from Dashiell when he finds out? How should he find out? Please help