My 8 mates

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Hey guys,

I finally got a laptop but if I'm being honest I have just been to lazy to write anything but I also haven't had time between work and school but here you guys go . Hope you enjoy.

I pulled into Rosa's parking lot while blasting baby shark through my speakers. Kaesar had asked to listen to the song after Sage got into the car. When we got to a red light earlier she jumped in the back seat so that the two of them could have fun. I parked the car and turned to them .The two of them were a laughing mess.I unlocked the car and got out and unlocked the trunk to get his bag with his necessities. Once I got the bag, I shut the trunk. I looked up only to see a mischievous looking Kaesar and Sage. I shook my head at them but laughed .

We walked into the restaurant with Kaesar being a giggling mess. Some people turned to look at him and smiled or awed him. Kaesar reached out his hands to me wanting me to hold him. I grabbed him from Sage and he kissed my cheek  as we walked to the hostess. ''Aww! he is so cute!'' she exclaimed as we got closer.He giggled and his cheeks became rosy. ''Miss?'' he called out to her. ''Yes sweetie?'' she answered looking at him. ''You weally pretty ?'' he told her and as soon as he did he shoved half his face in the crook of my neck.

''Thank you and you are very handsome.'' she replied with a genuine smile on her face. I looked down at him and his now red cheeks. '' What do you say when someone gives you a compliment papa?'' I asked him. He slowly pulled his face away from my neck and looked at her. He leaned over closer to her and kissed her cheek. ''Thank you .'' he said to her.

''You are welcome sweetie.'' he blushed even more after she said that. She turned to us still smiling. "Welcome to Rosa's.I'm your hostess Lauren. What can I help you with today?"she said with a smile forever plastered on her face.

"Hi ,we would like to get a table for three with a highchair please. "Sage spoke before I even had the chance to. "Yes ma'am. Please have a seat on the bench behind you while we get a table cleaned up for you.'' she said.

I smiled and thanked her.

Sage then lightly pulled me to the bench. We waited for about five minutes and soon Lauren called out to us. ''If you are ready ,please follow me right this way.''

We got up and followed her to our table which was in the middle of the room but I didn't mind it. She then provided Kaesar with a coloring book and some crayons. I sat Kaesar in his chair and as soon as I did he got to work on the book. I sat down beside him and Sage sat across from me. Not even a few moments later our waiter came to us and we ordered our drinks. He then took down our orders and excused himself. ''So what have you been up to lately?'' Sage asked as she took a sip of her drink which was a sweet tea.

''Nothing much other than taking my online classes ,occasionally going to school when needed , work and taking care of him.'' I replied . ''What about the family?'' she asked .

''You know how it is. Nothing ever really changes with them and when it does it's usually for the worst.''

''With the jobs you have, I would have expected you to have moved by now.'' she sighed. I have about 3 jobs . They all pay enough for me to earn a decent living but not enough for me to move. '' I would but I have a college tuition I am paying for , books I need to buy and a little man to take care of. ''

''The offer still stands, move in with me. Both of you are completely welcome plus it gets a little bit lonely .''she said shrugging her shoulders. ''You know it's not safe for you to keep hiding him there cause when they find out about him who knows what they will do and you may not even be there when they do. Not to be that guy but we both know he would be safer with me and I can help you with his expenses and even your tuition plus that way you will have extra money to help you get a home for the both of you . I just want what's best for the both of you.'' she continued.