Cartwheeler One-Shots

Something like this

Summary: Anne and Phillip agree to babysit for the Barnums, after a tiresome night of fun and games they arrive back to see Anne, Phillip and the girls asleep.
Requested by: @katrinasamuelson1
WC: 913
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"Phillip hurry up" Anne yelled down the hall. "We have to look after the girls tonight" she said letting out a sigh and leaning back against the wall. Sometimes that boy took longer then she did, they had 20 minuets to make it to the Barnums before Phin and Charity were due out for some important business meeting.

Phillip linked arms with his girlfriend as they walked down the driveway towards the Barnum manor. They had chosen to walk seeing as it was a lovely night and the cool breeze floated Anne brown hair lightly around.

"ANNE, PHILLIP" two very excited yells followed after the two girls who were barreling down that stairs. "Mummy look Anne and Phillip are here" the smallest one squeaked.

"Thank you guys so much for agreeing to do this" Charity said letting out a relived sigh, her girls were in good hands. "Phin and I shouldn't be back any later then 10, by then both girls should be asleep. Thanks again" the older lady smiled her blond hair pulled up nicely and her favourite dress on.

Phillip was drowning in the girls hugs and Anne was trying not to die of cuteness and laughter. She wanted something like this is the future, the sight filled her with so much joy.

"Right so what are we going to play first" Phillip asked lowering down to their level and placing his hat atop of Helens head. "Maybe pirates or magical fairies and elves or even put on a show?" He smiled. The girls eyes lit up when he mentioned a talent show, they never passed up on a opportunity to show off to their older brother.

"Talent show, talent show, TALENT SHOW" they chanted running off into the sitting room to get the 'stage' ready and costumes on.

"Sorry about that Anne but looks like your gonna have to pull out some tricks" he laughed.

"Well luckily I didn't dress up" she laughed back looking down to her baggy pants and warm sweater. "I should be able to whip out some basic contortion moves or something" the sparkle in her eyes never leaving her grinning face.

Phillip helped the girls drag the small makeshift stage out from their bedroom and into the sitting room. He remembered helping Barnum build it last summer, it had gotten lots of use since.

Caroline had one of her ballet dresses on and Helen was dressed in a fancy dress that was probably meant for going out.

"Right who wants to start" Anne asked as they sat with their legs folded under them on cushions below the ground of the slightly raised platform.

"ME" yelled the youngest Barnum hopping up onto the stage and preparing herself to sing. She wasn't the best singer but you'd be crazy to deny it was extremely adorable to watch the young girl sing the song her parents had when they were younger.

After Helens singing Anne handed out cups full of juice and they decided Anne was to go up next. Taking her sweater off and having previously stretched she bent herself over into a backbend before lowering down to her elbows and kicking up into a elbow stand. This trick was rather simple and she remembered doing it in the fields near her house around the age of 10. Flipping herself back to standing she preformed a few more tricks and was greeted by loud cheers and wide eyes.

"Well that leaves me" Caroline announced standing up, Phillip had decided that he was more suitable sitting down then performing but he was good for encouragement.

Caroline took her place on the stage and her little music box started playing. Caroline obviously had a natural talent for this passion of hers and was once again breathtaking to watch. A little girl dancing just like the professionals with only a few years of practice. She did a few leaps and turns moving with the music and ended with a big spin and a smile.

After the events of the show were over everyone including the two adults were extremely tired. The two girls went upstairs to change into their sleep clothes and brush their teeth.

This left Anne and Phillip downstairs, Anne cuddled into his side "that was wonderful. I want something like this in the future" she said before curing further into her boyfriends side.

"Me too Anne, me two" he whispered pushing her hair behind her ear just as the girls came back. "Why don't you two join us for some cuddles before bed" he suggested and both obviously followed Anne's lead and joined them on the couch. Hellen was asleep on his lap while Caroline was bent into the opposite side of him. He felt his eyes close and join those of the sleeping girls.

When the Barnums arrived home and heard only quite in the house they could of guessed what had happened. Walking into the sitting room they saw the discarded stage and the girls asleep on Phillip, him too sleeping.

"Well we might as well leave them here for tonight" Charity sighed and turned to leave the room Phin trailing after her.

That night the house was warm and full of 6 sleeping minds all at peace. It was truly something.