The Authority's Grandchildren

Ch. 13

-Alexis's P.O.V-

Brandon and I both got into his car, and he took us to IHOP. "How many are there?" The hostess asked. "Two." Brandon said. "Follow me, I'll take you guys to your table." The hostess said. "Your server will be right over." The hostess said before leaving. "Hi, I'm Rae and I'll be your server today." Rae said. "What would you like to drink today?" She asked. "Lemonade, please." I said. "Pepsi, please." Brandon said. "Okay. Would you like a few minutes to decide or are you ready to order?" She asked. "We would like a few minutes." Brandon said. We both looked at the menu and then looked at each other. "I might just get chocolate chip pancakes." I said. "That's fine. I'm getting a plan omelet." Brandon said. "Really?" I asked. "Yeah. I really like eggs." He said. "Oh." I said. Then I started to laugh which made him look at me. "What is funny?" He asked. He looked at me and then started to laugh. "I think I'm getting what was so funny." He said. "I guess we are ready then." He said.

When Rae came back over we gave her our orders before she left to go put them in. "I'm liking this day already." I said. "I am too." Brandon said. "Can you believe my parents let us do this?" I asked. Normally one of my parents are always around when we are on a date. They are always making sure Asher and I don't do anything stupid. It may seem weird, but we slowly got used to how they were. If they weren't there it meant someone was watching you from afar, but I never saw anyone close to my parents around us. "I'm actually waiting for a friend of your parents to come up to us and tell us they will be watching us." Brandon said. "I am too. I really think they believe we are going to be responsible." I said. "It's about time they trust us." He said. "It really is, but I can understand wanting to make sure we wouldn't do anything bad. I mean my mom had Asher and I at sixteen." I said. "But she was raped to even have you guys. Even with Zack she was raped, it really wasn't her idea to have you guys at such an early age." He said. "But I'm glad she did because I don't what I would be like without you." He added. "I'm really surprised she kept us though. I probably wouldn't have been able to graduate with three kids." I said. "I would help if I were to get you pregnant." He said. "Really?" I asked. "Yes. You shouldn't be the one that should deal with a baby all on her own. I mean you must carry the baby for nine months, the least I could do is learn how to be a good father." He said. "That's so sweet, but I would love to wait until at least college to have kids." I said. "That's fine with me, but I want to wait until we get married to have kids." He said.

Soon Rae came back with our food and left again. We both started to eat our food. "How is it?" Brandon asked. "Good. How's yours?" I asked. "Good." He said. "How did you like working at WWE for those two days?" I asked. "They were pretty fun, but I can see why you only want to work behind the scene. I don't think I could work on Raw or Smackdown and work behind the scene. It seems too hard. I will give your family credits for being able to do all of that, I really don't understand how they could. If you only want to work behind the scene I'll work with you." He said. "I really want to just make video games. I don't really want to do anything related to WWE. If you want to work there that's fine, I won't stop you. I guess I just got over everything with WWE, especially after growing up in the business. I had to deal with it for sixteen years and I don't want to anymore." I said. "I guess I can see. If I grew up with something, I would get tired of it to. I won't stop you from being a game designer because it is your life and my choice shouldn't matter to you and your choice shouldn't matter to what I choose to be." He said. "I guess we both understand where the other is coming from." I said. "Yep." He said. "After this we will go back to your house and watch some movies." He said. "Netflix?" I asked. "Yep." He said. "Your account or mine?" I asked. "Mine because it has more horror films listed." He said. We loved to watch horror films together, but he always would watch horror films without me. I'm not a big horror film type of girl, but given the chance I will watch them. Asher hates horror films; one the things that was different with us. Most things we both liked or hated; very few things one or the other like. That was very uncommon with us. "Okay." I said. "Then we can watch some comedy or romance." He said. "No romance. I hate romantic movies do comedies." I said. "First, we have to get some junk food from a store for later." I added. "Okay." He said.

When we were finished, we got the check, paid the bill, and then left for Walmart. Even though I come from a very famous and rich family, I didn't like going to expensive places. That's probably because my mother never really shopped or did anything that needed a lot of money. She doesn't really like to flaunt our money around making it seem like everything we did was because of the money. We rarely shopped at fancy places. My grandparents though would always shop at expensive places. "What junk food are we going to get?" He asked. "Tons of candy and some pop." I said. "Are you excited to have a new sibling?" He asked. "Yes. I hope it's another girl. I like having people look up to me." I said. "And having a little sister means I have reasons to play with dolls and dress up. I love letting Samantha do my makeup." I said. "Why?" He asked. "She doesn't care if it is a part of the social norms because it'll always look good to her." I said. "Children are innocent until they get older and find out about social norms." He said. "Yeah. I've kind of seen it happening to Danny. With him starting to see the world as everyone else." I said.

"I found Alexis." I heard someone say. Brandon and I had picked everything out and were heading towards the check-out lines. We both looked around and then Randy's son caught my eye. "He's over there." I said pointing to where he was. "Stay by me." Brandon said. "I'm going to text my mom just in case something does happen." I said. "Clever idea." He said. I got out my phone and sent my mom a text telling her what happened and that if either of us didn't answer Randy's son had us. We walked to a line and got into it. "I want you to stay by me. I just want you safe." Brandon said. "I know." I said. While checking out Brandon was always by my side. He was always checking our surroundings and everything. When we were leaving he made me push the cart and he walk behind just in case Randy's son or his friends came after me.

After putting everything into the car he told me to get in and lock the doors. I did all of that and watched him go to the cart return. Neither of us saw anyone get into the car. Brandon even checked the car before I got in it. Brandon had his keys with him, so he could get into the car even when I locked the door. I buckled up and pulled out my phone. I was playing a game when I heard the car unlock. I looked up and saw Brandon standing outside of his door. He opened the door and got in quickly. He locked the door right when he shut it. "Ready to go to your house?" He asked. "Yes." I said.

We then got to my house safely. Brandon made sure that there was no one following us at all. I had texted my mom saying we made it home safely, and that there were no more threats. "Movies?" Brandon asked. "Yes. Are you that stupid?" I asked. "I might be." He said. "No, you aren't. You're a smart guy." I said. "Thanks." He said hugging me. We sat on the couch and started Pitch Perfect.

After four movies, my mom came home. "I'm glad nothing happened with you two." Mom said. "I am too." I said. Mom walked over to me and hugged me tighter than she has ever done before. "I wouldn't be able to stand myself if I knew you got hurt." Mom whispered. "Now if something like that ever happens again call me and I will be there as fast as I can." Mom said looking at the both of us. "Okay." Brandon and I said. "Your father had to stay late Alexis, he's talking with your grandfather on what they can do with Randy's son. He doesn't want you two to have to worry all the time about him." Mom said. "That makes sense." I said. My parents are very protective when it comes to us, kids. They believe that we deserve the best and that we need to see a side of the world that most people don't. "I'm going to make dinner. Is there anything you guys want?" She asked. "Pizza." I said. "Is that okay with you Brandon?" She asked. "Yes." He said. "Okay. If your father comes in Alexis, tell him where I am." Mom said. "Okay." I said. "Mom, where are the younger kids?" I asked. "They are with your Grandma Stephanie. They will be here for dinner again." Mom said. "Do your parents ever eat at their house?" Brandon asked. "Yes, and sometimes we head over there for dinner. It just depends because if my mom is watching the kids, they both come over to eat. We've had times where we go over there to eat because it's easier to pick the kids up over there, but most of the time my mom or dad will bring them here and eat while she's here." Mom said. "That must suck." Brandon said. "You get used to it." Mom said. "You really do." I said. "I'm also an only child; they never had an option to go to someone else's house." Mom said. "Now that must suck." Brandon said. "It does, but now that I'm older it comes into handy." Mom said. "How?" I asked. "I don't have to fight against other siblings to get help from my parents." Mom said. "Oh." I said. "Now, I really need to start on the pizza's if you want them done." Mom said. "Okay." I said. "Have fun." Brandon said.