the babysitter; hayes grier

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I look up from my laptop as my mom approached me. I raised my eyebrows just as my mom sat down across from me at the table I was sitting at while I was doing my homework. She stared at me with a blank look on her face. Once in awhile I would glare at her then focus back on homework.

"What's wrong mom?" I asked with concerned look on my face as I closed my laptop so I could talk on my mom without any distractions. I'm a very impatient person. It's a very bad habit to have but that's just how I am. My mom suddenly pulled out her phone from her pocket of her denim jacket. She sat her phone down on our wooden table and scrolled through her text messages.

"Hey Claire! Chad and I are going on a date night tonight and I was wondering if Amelia could babysit little Skylynn while we're gone? I'll pay $15 dollars an hour. Thanks so much!" She spoke out. "I already told them yes. They need you at 7:30 and maybe until midnight." I glanced down at my phone to look at the time. 6:52. "Do you need me to drive you?"

"I'm good. Thanks for the offer." I sighed. My mom always does this to me in the worst possible times. Last time, I had to babysit when I was trying to study for exams. Having 3 kids while you're trying to prepare for exams causes for disaster.

I walked up my wooden stairs to my bedroom so I could get ready for tonight which I would be dreading. I got dressed into a black and white striped shirt and a pair of black ripped jeans. On the way into the bathroom, I found my pair of black converse and slipped them on. I went into my white and gold bathroom to do my makeup.

Maybe they have a son that's attractive. Hopefully they do so maybe i'll babysit more for them. I smirked at my funny thoughts while I put on my mascara from Tarte, one of my favorite brands.

After i'm done with my makeup, I find my gold purse from Kate Spade and put my phone, money, and some chapstick in there. I'm that girl who loves to spoil myself. I don't need a guy to spoil me. I'll I need is me, myself, and I.

I walked downstairs to go get a apple. I decided that I will go to Scooters to pick Skylynn and I something to drink.

"Bye mom, Love you!" I yelled to my mom while walking into the garage. I turned my car on and drove to Scooters. While i'm in the line, I suddenly get a text from an unknown number.

Hey Amelia, it's Elizabeth Grier. Here's the address so you know where you're going.

I probably should've asked my mom for their address back home. Oh well. By the time I replied back to Elizabeth, the car in front of me had moved. I got Skylynn a strawberry banana smoothie and I got myself an apple cider since it's mid October.

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After I got our drinks, I drove to the address Elizabeth gave me. Their house was in the middle of nowhere which I thought was kind of cool and mysterious. I started to imagine at the things that their family could do out there.

Once I got there, I knocked on the door and a young looking women with dark brown hair and soft brown eyes opened it. She looks like she's in her late 30's or even early 40's. She had on a very long modest floral maxi dress on with some soft pink heels. Soon came running down the stairs was a little girl with soft blonde hair and really bright blue eyes.

"Hello, you must be Amelia!" The women who I guessed was Elizabeth implied.

I nodded. "Yes, and you must be Mrs. Grier."

"Oh dear, you can call me Elizabeth!" I grinned at the tall figure. She looked to be a little taller than me but i'm short for being 15. "Come on in and I will have Nash or Hayes give you a tour of our house since i'm running a bit behind. Have a good time Sky!" She slammed the door behind her as the little girl known as Skylynn jumped a bit.

"Hey sweetie! I'm Amelia, your babysitter for tonight." I squatted down so I could reach her level.

"Hi, i'm Skylynn! I love horsies." Skylyn exclaimed. She picked up one of her brown horses and ran to the living room. I chuckled and walked into the living room to see a boy who looked a few years older than me.

"Nash, this is Amelia." Skylynn pointed to me as the boy turned his head away from the TV. He had long brown hair for a boy and the brightest blue eyes i've ever seen. He looked like he was 6 ft. Dang, I wonder if he has a brother my age.

"Hey, I'm Nash." He walked over to me and held out his hand.

"Amelia." I shook his hand and then sat down on the couch next to Skylynn who was playing with her barbies. A few moments later, A boy who looked about my age came down the stairs and boy, he was very good looking.