All Grown Up

4

Published: August 22, 2016

*Not Edited*

Shaylee's POV

I take another sip of my coffee and smile. I've always loved these little get-together's. Just me, Michael, Ashton, Luke, Calum, and Kim. It reminds me of the old days when we toured around the world together. Except, now we all have kids and there hasn't been a tour in years. Although, we do take all of our free time and put it towards travelling.

Normally, it's to places we've never been. Which is insane, seeing as the boys went on to play so many more tours after Sounds Live Feels Live. 

"So," I sigh, "Michael, Kimberley, do you have any tips for the fourth kid?" 

"It's no different, really. Obviously it's really hectic because, you're always driving the older ones around. But, it will never be as hard as having twins or triplets." Kim chuckles. 

Just about a year ago, Kim gave birth to the most adorable little girl ever. They named her Logan Nicole Clifford. She was born in the winter; a week before Christmas to be exact.  She would be turning one within the next few months. Seeing as Kim and Mikey already had the twins Hayley and Christopher, then Daniel; that made Logan their fourth kid. We all share a laugh and continue on with our chatter. 

"So, have you guys picked out any names?" Ashton asks. 

Calum and I nod our head, "Yeah, and don't even bother asking what they are." I laugh. 

"You guys are so annoying." Kimberley frowns.  

"Thank you." We chuckle in unison. 

It's silent afterwards, except for the occasional "sipping" from Michael trying to get a laugh out of us. A grin suddenly grows on his face as he carefully puts his coffee mug down. 

"Aye, Calum. I bet you ten bucks Harmony and Chris start dating." He chuckles. 

"Why do you say that?" Calum asks, an eyebrow raised. 

"He's got a crush on her." Michael smiles. 

"Ah well, you know what, I don't think Chris is Harmony's type." Calum smirks, folding his arms over his chest. 

"Let's give it a month. If they're not dating within the next month, then you win Cal." Michael says, holding out his hand. The two shake on the bet and continue to make even more stupid bets on our kids. 

"While those two are rambling over there, you guys will never believe what Daniel asked me yesterday." Ashton starts. 

"Oh gosh, what'd he say now?" Kimberley asks. 

"He asked me if liking boys was a bad thing." 

My jaw dropped and it was more noticeable than I had hoped. 

"So, he's gay?" Kimberley asks.

"That or he's bisexual. I mean, I could care less. He's still my kid and I wouldn't ever treat him differently. You know?" Ashton replies.

Did we mention Ashton is a single dad? Yep. He takes both roles and I've got to admit, he's pretty friggin' good at it. His ex, Emily, left them when the, twins Daniel and Chloe, were two. So, he's been doing the whole "mom and dad" thing for just about 12 years. 

"Wow. I never really expected Daniel to be into guys." I chuckle, "I mean I remember when he was just beginning Middle School and he would come home gushing over some girl in his History class."

"Yeah. I don't know. People change. But hey, like I said, I have no problem with it." Ashton shrugs. 

"Did you tell him to be kind of quiet about it for now?" Kimberley asks.