Falling for her/him

Chapter 2

Amanda's POV

As Eric plays with toys I bought him Simon and I sit together on the couch talking.

"So, Are you and Lauren still together?" I ask slowly.

"Well, no. I just didn't want to be with Lauren. We both were drunk when everything went down. I lost my best friend because of something stupid." He says quietly.

"Do you regret your decision?" I ask looking at him seriously.

"Hell No." He says.

I look at him strangely and he realizes it. He opens his mouth to continue "If I didn't make the mistake I would have never had the little boy." He says pointing to Eric. "He's the best thing that's ever happened to me. Being a father is something I never thought I would be." He finishes.

"Well you are one hell of a dad." I admit looking him in the eyes.

"Thanks." He sighs smiling. His phone starts going off and he immediately answers it.

While he's on the phone I get in the floor and play with Eric making him laugh. I push a button on a toy and it plays music softly. I look to see Simon staring at us. "Amanda sorry to cut things short but just got a call from the company and they need me right now. So, I gotta figure out where to take Eric and then head there asap." He says softly.

"Let me take care of Eric. I'll keep him until your done." I say softly.

"Okay well I should be back tonight." He says smiling at me.

"Okay awesome we will be here." I say standing up.

 He pulls me into a hug and then bends down kissing Eric on the head. He heads out and leaves for work. I pick Eric up and fetch him some dinner. After dinner he looks kinda tired so we walk up to my room and lay down. I turn on some music and lay down with him singing quietly to him. After about 10 minutes he's fast asleep and cuddled up next to me. I love this little boy and his father. We have been best friends forever. Since day one I knew we would click. When we are together I'm happy and myself and when we are apart it's just another day as Amanda Holden. I look at my phone and realize it's 9pm so I decide to hold onto Eric tightly and falls asleep with an angel in my arms.

Simon's POV

7 Hours later

After 7 hours of work I'm ready to go home. I remember I have to go to Amanda's to pick up Eric. I drive to her house and pull into the driveway slowly making my way to the door. I open the door and peek my head in and there's no one in the living room. I bring the rest of myself in and shut and lock the door behind me. I walk up stairs to Amanda's room and slowly open the door. I see Amanda and Eric cuddled together on her bed sleeping peacefully. I smile spreads across my face and as I turn around I hear a voice call my name. I spin around to see Amanda looking at me while rubbing her eyes. "Hey Amanda." I say softly walking to her.

"What time is it Si?" She asks reaching for her phone.

"It's midnight and you two are asleep so I figured I would just go sleep on the couch." I say.

"No you don't have to sleep on the couch just sleep on the other side of the bed." She says holding my forearm.

"Amanda are you sure your okay with that?" I ask making sure. I don't want her uncomfortable. I mean after all we are best friends.

"Yes, I'm positive." She says quietly.

I nod my head and walk to the other side of the bed slowly slipping under the covers. Once I'm comfortable I go to wrap my arms around Eric but notice that Amanda already is holding him. I also notice that Eric has his little wrapped around her as tight as he can go. I smile at the sight and think of how great of a mother she would be for any child. Any kid would be lucky to have her as a mom. Not very many are like her. With that thought I fall asleep quickly waiting for daylight to come.

-9 HOURS LATER-

I wake to the sun shining brightly in my face. I rub my eyes and identify my surroundings slowly. I look over and still sleeping is Eric and Amanda. I quickly pull out my phone and snap a picture of the 2 cuddling. I put my phone on the end table and when I turn back around Eric is waking up and crawling over to my lap. I pull him the rest of the way into my lap and kiss his forehead.

"Hey buddy. Did you sleep well?" I ask quietly.

He nods his head at me and looks over at Amanda. "Eric can you say Amanda?" I ask smiling.

"Manda!" He says smiling. "Mandaaa!" He yells.

I shush him but it's to late Amanda is already waking up. She sits up slowly and looks over at Eric and me. "Good Morning you two." She says smiling groggily.

"Manda!" Eric says pointing at her and jumping.

"Yes Eric my name is Manda. Come here." She says reaching her hands out to him. He slowly gets up and walks over to her sitting on her lap and grabbing her face. He kiss her and then hugs her neck. 

"Awe thank you Eric. That's so sweet of you." She says smiling. "Any plans for today?" She asks looking over at me.

"I don't know besides the show it's just Eric and me all day." I say smiling.

"Ah cool well I have to run a couple Arons and then I'll be at the studio." She says playing with Eric. Man if she only knew that I like her. 

"Well, I guess Eric and I should head out so you can get that done. I've got to change him and I. So, gotta go to the house." I said getting up and putting my boots on.

"Okay well can't wait to see you guys tonight!" She said getting up and taking Eric with her.

We walk to the living room and Amanda puts Eric down slowly. "Manda!" He screams reaching his arms up to her.

"Eric it's for you to go bye bye." Amanda says looking down at him.

I grab his hand walking towards the door and he cries her name out pulling from me and reaching for her. She walks over to me and kneels in front of Eric making him look at her.

"Listen Eric Manda will see you tonight I promise." She says firmly. "You have to go with Daddy and change and have fun." She finishes. Before standing back up she kisses him on the cheek and hugs him tightly.  He feels better and walks out the door with me and straight to the car. 

"Do you like Amanda?" I ask Eric sitting in the drivers seat. I look at him through the rear view mirror and he nods his head fast. I chuckle at his action and drive home peacefully.