Happier With You

Sweet Moments

"Home sweet home," you said walking into your new house. The twins ran up the stairs to their rooms along with Grace and Joe. "Wow, upgrade," Amanda breathed out. Sebastian walked around the corner to reveal he had a few drinks in hand.

"You even have a bartender," she playfully commented. You giggled and went to Sebastian to give him a hand. He greeted you with a kiss and passed you a beer as well as Amanda. "You should've called and I would've come to help you organize everything," she took a sip of her beer.

"We had plenty of help, but it would've been fun to have you around," you said. Sebastian guided the two of you back to the backyard where you had the swimming pool. She kept complimenting your new home.

After a day of the twins play day, Amanda said her goodbyes. Everyone was in the spacious living room laying comfortable on each other while watching a movie. The twins were fast asleep while you and Sebastian enjoyed the tranquility of the room.

He kissed your forehead, "I don't want to leave again, especially since the filming process is consecutive. I'll at least be there for 6 months." You nuzzled your face on his chest, "It's your work, you don't have to apologize. I won't be alone."

You brushed James' and Angelo's hair, "Anyways, you'll be back before the Ant-Man premiere." He sighed, "Hopefully." You carefully got up and carried Angelo and Sebastian carried James. The two of you swiftly laid them on their beds so they could get their sleep.

You and Sebastian went to your shared room and slept one more night together before he had to leave.

**

"So he's filming for at least 6 months?" Ben enquired while he took a sip of his drink. You hummed responding to his question. He set his glass down and stared up to the sun where he was enjoying a sunbath with you. James and Angelo were splashing in the water.

"Daddy, daddy, come in the pool with us!" James called for him. Ben lifted his glasses and saw you were comfortably laying with your eyes closed, he got up and it got quiet. Ben whispered something to the kids.

When it got awfully quiet you opened your eyes to see what was going on. You were surprised with the three of them pointing a water gun at you. "Oh no," you chuckled. James was the first one to spray you then Angelo followed by Ben. You got up from your place and ran in their opposite direction.

They adoringly laughed while you escaped them. There was another water gun at a nearby table. You sped to it and saw it was filled. Angelo saw and quickly went to your side and began squirting his brother while you shot at Ben.

The both of you were chasing James and Ben until James decided to jump in the pool followed by his dad. Ben then began splashing the water from the pool onto Angelo and you. Everyone was laughing, enjoying their time in the sun. Angelo grabbed onto your hand and both of you joined James and Ben.

Angelo went to hug his dad while James swam to you. "Can daddy carry us all in the water?" Angelo questioned. "Of course I can," he proudly said. Angelo made Ben swim to you and James. Angelo then went to his brother's side making you carry both of them.

"Now daddy has to carry mummy," James said waiting for Ben to carry you. He gradually began to move; you weren't keen on the idea of having him carry you bridal style but he did.

One of his arms was hooked behind your knees while the other was wrapped at your back. You could clearly stare at his gorgeous eyes. "Yay, he did it!" James smiled. They both got off, Ben began to set you down again.

"No daddy, keep carrying mummy," Angelo said. You and Ben knitted your eyebrows. "Sweetie, why?" You curiously enquired. "Erm.. just because. Please," he nervously replied.

Ben began to walk to the stairs where he sat down still holding you. "I'll just sit down because your mum is kind of heavy," he playfully commented. You chucked a flicked water to his face. James and Angelo feverishly giggled and continued to play.

"Their smart kids," you said only audible to Ben. He set you on his lap while your hand unconsciously wrapped itself behind his neck. Ben gazed to admire your face, "They are." You felt his gaze on you and turned to meet his eyes with yours.

Your mouth got dry and a swirling feeling in your stomach began to grow. You were getting lost in his eyes so you promptly stood up. "I'm going to start preparing the table," you avoided his eyes. He got up with you, "Let me help."

You put your hand out, "No, stay here with them. I'll just bring the food out to the table outside." You dismissed yourself to your kitchen. Your hands were placed on the marble counter. You had forgotten what you were doing there; Ben's eyes were the only thing on your mind.

***

"Daddy, what is that?" James and Angelo doubled over the couch from laughing. You tried to muffle your giggles but miserably failed. "I'm not a crafty person," Ben admitted. "Obviously," you said pointing to his disoriented birdhouse.

"It's okay daddy," Angelo hugged Ben who sat on the floor. "Mine isn't good either," he revealed his outstanding creation. "Wow, Y/n look at this. Champ it's amazing," Ben praised his son's birdhouse. James showed his looking almost identical to Ben's.

Everyone was laughing. "Now we know where Angelo got his craftiness from," Ben gazed to your classical birdhouse. "And James clumsiness," you added. Ben checked the time on his watch and sighed. You knew it meant he needed to go back to his flat.

The twins knew that sign as well. "Daddy please don't go," James held onto his father's hand. Angelo firmly hugged his father's torso. Ben kissed his sons' curls, "I've got to talk to your sister remember." Angelo lightly whimpered, "Why can't you call her from here?"

"You're always welcomed to use my laptop," you said. Ben smiled, "Alright, I'll stay." The twins cheered. Everyone helped clean up the living room before Ben went off to call Heidi and his kids.

At the very end, James and Angelo said goodbye to their sister and baby brother. They even said goodnight to Heidi who was present there. Ben closed the laptop once the call was over. You stood at the door.

He got up from the bed to hand you your laptop, you exchanged the item with pajama pants. "What are these?" He enquired. "The only thing I have that'll fit you for tonight," you giggled. He spread them out and saw they were the old pajamas that he used when both of you were dating.

He lightly chuckled, "You kept them." You shrugged, "They're comfortable. I used them when my other clothes wouldn't fit me when I was pregnant. I almost went into labor with them so I didn't dare to throw them away."

Ben pulled you in for an unexpected hug. Your arms wrapped themselves around him as well. The twins saw that from the corner, they silently went downstairs so they wouldn't interrupt the sweet moment.