Prompt: A modern AU where Lee and Carley have to deal with Clem's first date.(Clem is their daughter.)
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Carley stood in the bathroom doorway and watched as her daughter styled her hair. She sighed as she watched this. It was Clementine's first date, and Carley was NOT excited. Sure, she was sort of happy that her daughter was growing up, but she sure as hell wasn't ecstatic about it. Like most mothers, she wanted her little girl to stay in that innocent phase when all she cared about were puppies, playing outside, lollipops, and other little girl things. She also wanted her daughter to stay in that "boys have cooties" phase, but Carley knew deep down that it had to end sometime. Now, she had to worry about her daughter staying out late and-Carley shuddered at the thought- getting pregnant. Clementine proved to be a responsible girl, but when urges hit, people could do crazy things.
"Mooom, why are you watching me get ready? I can do it myself, you know." Clementine told her mother, looking in the mirror once more and smoothing her extra short skirt. Carley was against the skirt at first, but she finally caved in once her daughter begged. She couldn't take everything away.
"I know honey. I'm just here to make sure you don't walk out of here looking like a slut. Or worse, you could walk out of here looking like a mess." Carley joked, but her daughter didn't laugh. Carley had to admit, her daughter looked gorgeous. And her hair and make up were basically flawless. Carley had to admit, she was surprised that boys were just starting to see Clementine now.
"Mom." Clementine said simply, pushing past her mother.
"Honey, you look beautiful. Just don't let guys take advantage of you. Ever." Carley said, tears beginning to form in her arms.
"Mom, chill out. K.J. is a very nice guy. He won't ever do that."
"K.J.?"
"It stands for Kenny junior." Clementine said, like Carley just should've known that.
"Is he here?" Carley called out to her husband, Lee, who was hanging out of the window, waiting to see this kid pull up. Clementine rolled her eyes, embarrassed that her parents were getting so worked up.
"Nope." Lee answered, surveying his daughter. "You're not going out in that skirt, are you? Car, why would you let her wear that?"
"She wanted to. And I let her." Carley said, and when Clementine wasn't looking, she shot her husband a wink.
Lee nodded and just then, the kid pulled up. Lee and Carley practically fought each other to get a good look at the kid.
"Oh my god." Clementine said, opening the door and exiting the house as fast as she possibly.
"She didn't even say goodbye." Carley said, watching as Clementine quickly slipped into the boy's car. They drove away almost immediately.
"I'd better get moving, or I won't be able to follow them." Lee said.
"Are you sure that's a good idea? Think about it. You're following our daughter in her first date."
"You said it was a good idea when I suggested it last night."
Carley sighed.
"Well, what if this guy is a creep?"
"You're right. Go. Just don't get caught."
Lee leaned in to kiss his wife. "Oh don't worry your pretty little head. She'll have no idea I'm even there." He winked and left the house.
"Boy, we take overprotective to the next level." Carley said, laughing and closing the window.
