babysitter // haylor a.u.

#19

I woke up to the sound of the doorbell. I knew it was probably Casper. I yawned and stretched a little before I stood up. Meredith was resting in her basket. I smiled.

I skipped down the steps, combing my hair just in case it looked incredibly messy. I unlocked the door and opened it. Harry was standing before me, grinning from ear to ear.

"Hey!" he greeted. He was holding Lux's hand. Then, I realised I was late for "work". I apologised.

"You can take a seat while I get ready, okay?" I gave him a small kiss on his lips before running into the house. I ran up the steps, thinking about what I would put on for today. I scavenged through my wardrobe and found a white skirt and a shirt with an adorable cat on it. I hurriedly changed into that outfit and stuffed my things into the bag I was bringing along. I gave Meredith a pet on the head and said goodbye to her.

I skipped down the steps. I noticed Casper came in too. I raised an eyebrow when he turned to greet me. Harry gave me a cheeky grin.

"I hope you don't mind me letting him in," Harry said.

I couldn't get mad at his cute little smile, including Casper's puppy eyes. I smiled, saying, "Fine. Just don't mess up the place."

Casper cheered. Harry carried Lux and walked towards me. I took the keys from the counter and made my way to the door with Harry tagging along behind me. Casper said goodbye to us.

Once we arrived at the house, I heard shouting. I frowned, glancing at Harry. He shrugged and unlocked the door. Giselle was yelling at Daryl who had his arms crossed across his chest while sitting on the couch. He had this unhappy look that most kids would have when their parents scolded them.

"What happened?" I asked. Giselle whipped her head to face me. Her angry face softened.

"Taylor, I'm so glad you are here!" She had her arms outstretched as she walked towards me. I smiled and gave her a hug.

"What happened?" I repeated as I proceeded to the couch to put my bag. I looked at Daryl who didn't acknowledge me.

"Daryl is acting like a freaking five year old. He wants to watch those stupid horror movies again," Giselle said, giving her boyfriend a glare. He just huffed in anger.

I rolled my eyes. I swear, this boy is mentally a five year old who wants everything to be done the way he wants it to be. It gets on my nerves.

"Just ignore him." I waved my hand like he was a fly that I wanted to chase away.

The kids were drawing quietly in a corner. Lux joined them once Harry put her down.

It was slightly awkward when the conversation ended. We decided to watch the kids draw. One of them actually drew something from the movie they saw yesterday. Although Daryl was now watching normal television shows, he might have heard the kid's explanation of whatever was happening in the drawing because he looked quite guilty.

Maybe he wasn't much a bad guy, after all.

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When the kids were having their naps, we finally had a break. We went to the park and played in the playground. It was fun to feel young again. The wind in my hair (*winks*)

when I'm on the swing, the laughter and the pure joy of playing outside once again.

I suggested we get Starbucks so we won't be too tired. They all agreed. I volunteered to buy the drinks as I wasn't as exhausted as the others. Harry wanted to join me as he was afraid I might get raped. I rolled my eyes and told him that I would be fine and that I knew how to defend myself. He was reluctant but he agreed. I left the house.

The sun was almost setting so the sky was orange-blue. I smiled. It was peaceful. The way I liked it.

I strolled slowly to where the nearest Starbucks was. I heard footsteps behind me. It was fast and then, it slowed down when I did. I turned around. The person ran to the side of the pavement and tried to hide.

I raised an eyebrow. That figure seemed familiar somehow. I gradually made my way forward and I heard the shuffling of the feet behind me again.

This time, I immediately turned around and made my way towards the person. He attempted to run but instead he limped quickly so he could have a probability of escaping. Obviously, I managed to catch up with him. I grabbed onto his hoodie and the hood he had on fell off.

I gasped.

"J?"

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i feel so bad for not updating soon enough. but anyway, here's the update you guys want :) thank you so much for reading and never giving up when I can't update.ily♡

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