*Robert's POV*
"Do you have to go..?" Scarlet asked, quietly.
"You'll be fine," Marie replied to her, giving her a reassuring smile. "It's only for a few hours."
"I know." Scarlet twiddled her fingers.
"Mom, I'm leaving." Sam walked in with a pale pink backpack.
"Have fun hon!" Marie gave her a smile. Sam was going to a sleepover. I figured she wouldn't stay here, seeing she hates my kids and my kids were aloud to have one person over. I was letting them have someone over because there's a chance they would kill each other. Scarlet turned out of the room, and I heard her going downstairs. I started thinking about their change from friends to hating each other, and frowned.
"Ready Rob?" Marie asked me, giving herself one last look in the mirror.
I nodded and sprayed myself with cologne. "Let's go."
Seth was on the couch, slouching on his phone. Scarlet was at the kitchen table on hers.
"I ordered you two a pizza." I informed them.
"Thanks Rob," Seth replied, monotoned.
"Do you guys need anything before we go?" Marie asked them. They both shook their heads.
"When are those friends of yours coming?" Marie questioned.
"Anytime," Seth answered.
"Half an hour," Scarlet replied at the same time as Seth did.
"Alright," Marie said.
"We'll be back in a few hours kids, be good. I love you guys." I told them, walking into the mudroom with Marie.
"We will," Scarlet said quietly. I gave her a reassuring smile before walking out the door.
(A.N: yes, this chapter is short, but that's only because the next one is going to be very long!)
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Adoption
Teen FictionSeth Black was adopted by Robert at age 13 from alcoholic parents. For three years, he was living the dream. That is until Rob comes in to tell Seth he's adopting again; and this time, it's a girl. Scarlet Powers is what most call fucked up. But Rob...
