Galaxy Fam

Babysitting

(Quick disclaimer for new readers: the owl house is just a game in this universe that the whole neighborhood of Gravesfield, Connecticut is it on. They're all humans. The collector is a literal child. Hunter's younger brother. and Hunter is transgender. Luz was adopted by Raine and Eda when she was four. King is her little brother and they have a wiener dog and that is Hooty. Hunter, Seren aka the collector and Cyrus are all adopted. They have a younger sister named Riley who is the only biological child of their adoptive parents)

"Are you sure he can handle both little ones by himself?" Sunny asked quietly, legs crossed on the bed. " should we call Cyrus and make sure he gets his ass home?"
"Hunter won't be alone, Sunny. His friends are coming over to help out. Cyrus is  sleeping over at Matthew's. Aiden and Audrey are there to keep him in check anyway." Night responded back, the two young parents getting ready to head to Forest's house for an adult's only get together.

There was a knock on the door.

"Speaking of which." Night ran to the front door, undoing the child safety lock. There stood Luz Clawthorne, Amity Blight, Augustus "Gus" Porter, and Willow Park.

"¡Hola Night! We're here to help babysit the little ones." Luz said, Amity holding her hand.
"Yup! With my experience in child care, this'll be a breeze." Amity followed up. Willow was holding a stack of children's board books.
"I brought some toddler books about plant life to help the kids learn about the flora around them. Hope you don't mind." Willow explained, adjusting her glasses, the new black frames matching her outfit.
"Not at all, Willow. I think the kids would love that."
Gus was standing next to Willow, a bag of toys and games slung over his shoulder. "Found some of my old things to help keep the kids busy."

Night smiled. These teens were incredibly kind, smart, and amazing people. "Thanks, kiddos. Here's a few things you need to know before I head out. Riley's bedtime is at 7:30 while Seren's bedtime is at 8:30. Seren will try and distract you beforehand, so try not to fall for it. If Riley gets fussy, her favorite toy is in her room. You guys can order takeout or pizza if you kids want to. Come on Sunny bun!"

Sunny appeared behind her, Seren attached to his leg.
"I would, but.." he pointed to the little boy clinging onto him.
Night bent down, looking at her baby boy. "Come on, bubs. Daddy and I have to go."
Seren stuck his bottom lip out, his eyes becoming glossy. "But I don't want you to go!"

Night's heart shattered. "If you are good while we're gone, you can stay up tomorrow night with daddy and watch the stars."

Seren sniffled, looking up at his mama. "Pinky swear?"
"Pinky swear." Night repeated back to her son, the two connecting pinkies. Seren detached himself from Sunny's leg, hugging Night goodbye.
"Oh. One more thing. Riley's currently down for her nap, and when she wakes up I need one of you to call me." Night said, and with that the two were gone.
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Willow peeked into the nursery, cautiously walking inside. Riley was sleeping soundly, clutching onto a stuffed blonde yellow bear with grey eyes that was covered in stars, suns and moons.

As Willow was leaving, the toddler began to stir awake, her big grey eyes staring into Willow's green ones.

"Oh, hello there!" Willow walked back over, and Riley looked up at her.
"Mommy?"

"I'm not your mommy, I'm Willow! Your mommy isn't here right now, but I am!"

Riley began to bawl and scream, causing Willow to pull out her phone. Dialing Night's number, Willow waited for Night to pick up.
"Hello?"
Yes! Finally.
"Hi, Night. It's Willow...the baby's awake and crying. I can't calm her down."

"Put me on speaker."
Willow hit the speaker button, moving a bit closer to the crib.

"Hi starlight! It's mommy."
Riley lifted her head up the moment she heard that voice. "M-mommy?"
"Yes, Rileybug. Can you let Willow pick you up? She's super nice!"