The Bad Batch - Mini Stories

School Pickup Should Be A Much Simpler Job (Past:HunxCross-CrossxFivesxMayday)

(Warning: Gun Violence, Abuse of Power/ Talks of Abortion)

A constant ringing noise had broken through his hazy dream, he wasn’t even aware he had fallen asleep until his phone sent a shrilling noise directly into his ear. Without thinking he picked up and answered with a simple “hello?”.

“Hey Cross, can you do me a favour?” 

“What is it?” Crosshair was so ready to turn back over and ignore the phone all together. Looking at the time he noticed it was 14:47 in the afternoon which reminded him, he had three hours until that stupid party his boyfriend’s father was hosting for guests from all over the world for some odd reason and what was even worse, he had the night off from work which meant he couldn’t even use that as an excuse. 

“Would you be able to pick the kids up from school? I know we haven’t been dating long but I’m stuck here at work with Wrecker while Tech and Echo are on a plane on the way home and the last thing I need to do is…” 

“Send me the coordinates” 

“Cross, it’s not a mission” 

Crosshair blinked as he thought back to what he said and rubbed his nose.

“Sorry, send me the address, time and how many kids?” 

“No worries. Sending over now. Thanks for this Cross and there’s three kids. Think you can handle them” 

“Let’s hope so” 

“Well if this relationship goes further, they will be part of your life whether you want to, you will be stuck” 

“Sure, what time?” Crosshair ignored the way his hands shook as he yawned into his hand. 

“15:15, sorry…I can hear you yawning” 

“Of course you can. I will see you soon” 

“Can’t wait, do you want me to pick them up from yours when I’m done or will you be able to bring them to my fathers?” 

Crosshair froze, of course he would have to take them back to his because one, he hadn’t a clue what the password to the gates of Hunter’s house and he hadn’t exactly met the whole family or as Wrecker dubbed it ‘the important ones’. Yes Wrecker was Crosshairs brother, the two were inseparable until a couple of years ago when Wrecker got a job working for Hunter’s father and that’s how Crosshair met Hunter, the two essentially clicked. They flirted with each other for months until Wrecker and Hunter's brother, Tech got involved and soon they found themselves dating. 

“Cross, I love you but I have to go. I will be around to pick them up before dad’s thing. Thanks again, Tyler” 

The call cut off before he could even say anything so to make things easier, he sent a quick text explaining that he would bring the kids back later on to Hunter’s fathers. He received a quick thanks. Taking notice of the time reading 14:56, he threw a few clothes on and grabbed his jacket. Knowing he would have to check the children out with identification. He walked into his garage where his cars sat, well his well-earned ones. Even though others always questioned where he got the money and some called him a gold-digger, he was never bothered because last he checked, it wasn’t anyone’s business. His phone buzzed again, looking down he could only smile. 

A text from Hunter that read, ‘Put a ring on your engagement finger, it was the only way I could convince the teachers to allow the kids to be picked up by you, see you later Ty, I have left a gift in your cupboard for tonight. I know you hate not wearing what you choose but I saw this and thought of you, love you Ty’.