Life changes.

Hang Out.

I feel myself lifted up as I open my eyes and see Austin has me in his arms. “Hey.” I smile and lean against him, “Hi.” He smiles, “I’m taking you to bed.” Shaking my head with a yawn I move slightly. “No, Alex will be over later.” He sighs and places my feet on the ground before letting go of me. “You fell asleep on the couch though.” I shrug, “I got up early. I’m fine. Let’s get dinner.”

Walking away I start into the kitchen and look around for something to make. “Austin?” He comes in smiling. “Yes, I already made dinner. Aubrey wanted chicken.” I laugh shaking my head as I see the table has food on it covered. I smile and walk over making me a plate. “It smells so good.” He comes over and places a soda in front of me. “It taste good too.” Grabbing my fork I decide to eat when I hear a knock. I turn to Austin smiling. Laughing he gets up and walks out the room as I start to eat.

I hear Alex’s laugh boom and I turn to see him walking in with Aubrey in his arms. “Someone saw me.” I laugh and go back to eating. I see him place Aubrey on the floor and walking to me smiling. “It smells great. What does it taste like?” He sees my face and laughs more, “That good huh.” Sitting down he grabs a plate off the table and starts making his own plate. Austin comes back in with Aiden in his arms and sets a soda in front of Alex before sitting down pulling Aubrey on his lap. I smile at the sight of Austin with our kids. He doesn’t do this often and its amazing when he does.

When I finish I look over at Alex, “How do you like dorms?” Sighing he sits back and stares at me, “It sucks.” Looking at Austin I see shock on his face too. Turning back to Alex I lean forward some, “Why? You were so happy to get a dorm.” He shrugs and takes his last bite of food before he pushes the plate away.  Sighing he looks at me. “I was. I wanted a dorm so bad. It took forever to convince my parents to let me do dorms. It has only been a couple days and I hate it.”

Turning to him I place my hand on his. “Why?” He leans back and looks at me, “One, I thought I would have a roommate. Turns out he cancelled last minute so the room is just mine this semester. It sucks I wanted to know people and connect. Then the people across from me are up all the time and never shut up. I swear if I have to listen to screaming about video games and sleep one more time I will hurt them both.” I look at Austin before looking back at Alex, “You can stay here if you want. Its not much quieter but at least you wouldn’t be alone.” Smiling he stands up and hugs me from the side before kissing my head. “You are too sweet.”

Sitting back down he shakes his head, “I don’t want to move in on you guys. I have made a complaint and everything should be fine. Plus this way if one of you ever need to get away for a little while, I have a place for once.” All three of us laugh before we grab the kids and the drinks and head towards the couch to get comfy.

Alex takes the recliner and Austin takes the floor with Aubrey leaving me on the couch alone. Smiling I pull my feet around and lay down on the couch. “Well how about everything else so far?” Sighing he leans back and lifts the foot of the chair so he can recline. “Not bad. I already unpacked and the classes seem easy. Hopefully it will be a fun semester and when everything comes to it these first couple days will seem like they never happened.”

Laughing I turn slightly to see Aiden asleep. “Alex, I will be right back.” Picking Aiden up I turn and walk upstairs to place him in his bed. He stirs some so I softly sing before he lays back down and I hear this cute little snore come from him. Smiling I pull his door up and start back downstairs.

Austin is coming up with Aubrey in his arms. “She fell out.” I laugh and kiss her head before he continues upstairs and me down.

I walk into the living room and see Alex on the couch now. Walking over I sit next to him and smile. He seems to be in his own little world so I bump him slightly. “Hey.” He turns and looks down at me before smiling, “Hey.”  He throws his arm around me and pulls me into him. “I needed this.” Smiling I lean up and kiss his cheek. “You are always welcome him.” Smiling he laughs, “You are always welcome to my dorm room.” I slap his chest and laugh. “Yeah with two kids.” He shrugs, “I love them so hell ya, you are all welcome.” I laugh again before pulling away. “You seem like you are feeling better.” He nods, “ I am, you guys always know how to make me feel better.”

Austin comes down and sits In the recliner. “You feeling better man?” Alex nods, “You guys always make me feel better.” I smile and look at Austin, “hey we are doing great at this parenting thing.” He laughs and Alex pushes me slightly, “I don’t need parenting.” I smile and hug him, “I know, You just needed friends and familiar things.” He smiles and hugs me, “yeah, I needed something I know.”

We put on Netflix and start watching some cartoons with our popcorn and chips. It was nice to relax and hang out with my two guys not worrying about kids. Halfway through one Alex stands up and stretches, “I think I should go.” I smile and stand up, “You can stay here.” He shakes his head, “Maybe another time.” He hugs me and leans down kissing my cheek. “Sleep tight. Have a good night. See you tomorrow.” Walking over to Austin he does their handshake and do a man hug before Austin tells him something and Alex nods. I look at them and they smile before coming over and hugging me. They both let go and Alex starts towards the door.

I follow behind him and hug him again at the door. “I mean it. You are welcome here anytime.” He smiles and heads towards his jeep. Closing the door and locking it I walk back into the living room to see Austin packing everything up. “I’m tired, figured you are too.” I nod and walk over helping him clean up.

After the living room and kitchen is clean I grab Austin’s hand and pull him upstairs behind me. Crawling in bed I watch Austin undress and smile. “Looking good.” He smirks and crawls in and over to me giving me a kiss before laying down and pulling the blankets over him. He turns and wraps his arms around me. “Night Ally. Love you.” I smile, “Night Austin.”