Fighting For Us - Book 4

The Next Few Months

Over the next few weeks after heading back from Maine, life was in full swing for the entire family. Lena went on numerous job interviews but had not heard anything back from any of them. Frankie and Corey were enrolled at St. Raymonds private school, for Lena didn't want to place them in the public school in their area because it was rough and she knew that her kids couldn't handle it as they weren't used to it. Stef had wanted to figure something else out in regards to their schooling, but once again because Lena had no job, she knew it was pointless.

The blonde was trying not to overdo it with working overtime. Part of her however felt she needed to especially since Lena wasn't working yet, and they needed to provide for their family. The two had spoken about it, and even if Lena had a savings the blonde was not interested in blowing her girlfriend's money. Of course Lena didn't see it that way, but the two were learning to pick their battles to maintain a healthy relationship.

One thing was certain was that the family was getting used to living in tight living quarters as Corey had to use the corner of the living room as his bedroom, and all five had one bathroom to share. With Frankie being a teenager who was now partly into her looks, the school mornings could be a challenge.

"Hey, sweets! There's other people in here, my love. I'd like to take a shower today, babe!" The blonde yelled as Frankie had been in the bathroom for almost 45 minutes. Lena was making pancakes for everyone as Callie had finished quickly washing her hair in the kitchen sink and Corey was chowing down on bacon.

"Toots, let's move it!" Stef yelled once again as she had her towel in her hand, hearing the bathroom door unlock.

"Sorry, Mom! I'll try to be faster!"

"Yes, or take your shower at night, please, if you plan on being so long, my love. Move your tail please, and take that mascara off. Now. We talked about this, Francesca."

"But it's only a tiny bit! It's gonna go bad sitting in my drawer!"

"Unless you would like me to take it off for you, I will tell you kindly once again, sweets. Want to try me?" Stef frowned as Frankie shook her head.

"Nope! Off!" The girl said giggling as she quickly wiped if off, and headed into the kitchen.

"Why do you even try, Franks." Callie teased. Mom is not gonna go for it, and neither will Mama. You know this!" Callie laughed as she poured herself a glass of apple juice.

"That's right, Frankie. We spoke of this." Lena says placing pancakes on the table and wondering what in the world she was going to do with herself again all day. Once everyone was out of the house in the morning, it was just her and there was only so much cleaning and reading she could do to make the day go by faster. She was really hoping she would get a call soon from somewhere, for she was missing work and itching to teach again.

"It was only a bit, Mama. I can't even wear a tiny bit? I don't understand! I'll be 14 soon!"

"No. You heard me and Mom. No makeup, honey."

"Why do girls wear that crap anyways? It's weird!"Corey says grabbing more pancakes as Lena sips on her coffee.

"Don't say crap. Please use another word, Corey." Lena glares at her son over her mug of coffee.

"Frankie cusses all the time. Much worse too!" The boy tattled as Frankie slugged him in the arm.

"Shut up! I do not!"

"Ok, enough you two!  Can we go one morning without you both fighting? Corey, do you have your tie? Because I'm not running to the school again to bring it to you. You'll just have to suck it up if you get detention this time."