Special Kinda Love (Lesbian Story)

Chapter 1

"Love you Shy," she kissed her son on the cheek.

Shiloh pouted for all of three seconds. "I love you too mama"

"Bye Hol. Thank you again, I don't know what I'd do if you had a life" she winked at her friend as she retreated to the door.

"I'm amazed you have other babysitters with the way you treat me." Holly teased while bouncing the four year old on her hip.

"Be good you two, only take over like half the world" Gail smiled and closed the door behind herself without another word.

Holly spun around at the sound of the door, "alright.. What do you want to do Shy?"

Shiloh tapped his finger on his chin, deep in thought of all possibilities for the rest if the day. Once the idea popped in his head he jumped up as much as he could in Holly's arms and shouted "Lightsaber fight!"

Holly giggled and agreed, she set the boy down so he could grab the swords and anything else they'd need for the battle. She smiled to herself at the excited giggles emanating from down the hall, those giggles along with everything else that came from that boy was almost magic to Holly. Music to her ears. Nothing but love and happiness.

She'd been there through it all, pregnancy scare to morning sickness, reading and research and classes, three in the morning cravings, shopping and preparing, finding one night stands, nesting, birth and raising. Gail was her best and closest friend, Shiloh was her favourite tiny human, so the three of them spent a lot of time together and Holly was the first one called when she needed someone to watch him.

They had a Lightsaber battle that lasted until Holly accidentally knocked over a picture frame, effectively shattering the glass and putting her in debt of one new frame. Then Holly put on some cartoons, which they snuggled together on the couch watching between each time she had to do something for dinner. Dinner was eaten sitting on cushions at the coffee table while they watched a documentary on dinosaurs -something Shiloh picked up because of Holly-, which continued keep Shy glued to the tv while Holly washed dishes and cleaned up a bit for Gail. They did a couple puzzles then got ready for bed and read a few books.

"Mommy didn't make it to say goodnight."

If Holly hadn't had her eyes on him, listening intently she wouldn't have caught the sad words. It was a small stab to the chest, seeing Shiloh with down cast eyes and blue laced in his voice. She traced a finger up and down his dark cheek -such a contrast to Gail, Holly thought. Everything about his physical features was in contrast of the blonde. He was dark skinned with black tight curly hair, freckles littered his cheeks and nose, but his eyes the exact colour of Gail's- to try and comfort while also getting his attention.

"Wanna see if we can call her?" Holly offered hopefully.

He nodded slowly, timid.

Holly pulled out her phone and hit her speed dial for Gail. It rang through to her voicemail so she tried again and it was picked up within the second ring.

"What's up Doc?"

"Shiloh wanted to say goodnight" Holly smiled at the boy.

"I can't say no to that, put him on" she could hear the smile in Gail's voice as she handed Shiloh her phone.

"Hi mama" Shy was gradually sinking into a lazy smile, sleep was starting to win over as he listened to whatever Gail was telling him. Holly's heart fluttered when the boy giggled and told his mother how silly she was.

"I love you mama... Nighty night night" Shy had his eyes closed at this point and weakly held the phone out, waiting for Holly to take it.

Holly caressed his cheek, kissed his forehead, whispered a goodnight and took the phone before turning off his lamp and walking out the door. Once on the stairs, a safe distance from his room, she greeted Gail again.