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Ch. 34 - Caught

Charlotte POV

I have been at Becky's all day today and we are just hanging out on the couch cuddling and watching a movie. We got a little carried away during the movie and she was now on top of me while we were kissing. Every once in awhile we would stop to catch our breath, but then that would lead to neck kisses and we were back to making out on her couch with her hand trailing up my shirt.

We jumped apart from each other when we heard someone clear their throat and looking up it was my mom. "Mom! What are you doing here?!" I asked her frantically trying to move away from Becky.

She raised an eyebrow at my attempts and said, "Well it's 11 when you said you'd be home by 9. You didn't answer the phone and I had been calling you the past hour or so and figured I would come by and make sure everyone is okay. Which I see I interrupted something that was getting a little heated, don't ya think?" She asked the last question looking at Becky with a glare plastered on her face.

I grabbed Mom's hand causing her to stop glaring at Becky and softened her features when she looked my way. "Please Mom. I'm sorry for not answering my phone, just please don't make a big deal about this."

She gave Becky another glare before sighing, "Okay, but if this happens again we're having another talk, alright missy?"

I sighed and released Mom's hand. She told me to say my goodbyes and that we were going home. Once Mom was out the door I looked over to Becky and gave her a smile, "Sorry Becks."

She just laughed and shook her head, "No worries babe. Your mom had every right to be worried since you left your phone on silent." I nodded and gave her a quick kiss before heading towards the door.

"How did my mom get inside?" I questioned since I thought Becky locked her door.

Becky looked at me from the couch, "I don't know. I thought I locked it but I guess not."

We said I love you to each other before I walked out to my car. I guess mom walked here because she was sitting in my drivers seat. I smiled sheepishly as I slid into the passenger seat. We were silent for the very quick drive home and I was nervous that mom was mad at me.

"Mom?" I questioned as we both stepped out of my car when we pulled into the driveway.

"Yes sweetheart?" She questioned as she looked over to me.

I was nervous to ask, but knew I needed to, "Are you mad at me?" She gave me a confused look before pulling me into her arms in a hug.

"No baby. I'm not mad at you. I don't think I could be if I tried. I was just really worried about you hun, you've had some not so nice things happen in your life so I'm always worried about your well being. When you didn't answer your phone I thought the worst had happened."

I hugged her tighter, "I'm sorry Mom. I feel like I'm doing an awful job at this whole daughter thing."

She kissed the top of my head, "Nonsense, you and Livie are great daughters. We are all learning how to work together as a family. It takes time, now let's go inside."

We went inside but instead of us going up to our bedrooms she led me into the kitchen. I didn't question it but instead set on one of the stools. She reached into the freezer and pulled out two drumsticks before handing me one.

I took it and we both began eating them. I couldn't help but smile at mom. "I love you mom. You're a great Mom."

She smiled before running around the counter to hug me, "I can't believe I didn't get that on video!" I just laughed as we finished our ice cream and headed up stairs to our rooms.

We got to where we would split to go our separate ways, but I didn't go to my room. "Everything okay sweetie?" I nodded before asking if I could sleep in her room with her. I felt embarrassed for wanting to sleep in the same bed as my moms since I'm 16, but sometimes I just need an extra level of security.

Mom smiled and nodded, "Of course Char. C'mon, let's get some sleep."

We walked into her room and had to stifle our laughs when we saw Liv curled up with mama. "I guess mama and Liv had the same idea huh?" Mom whispered to me. I just nodded and got into bed next to Liv before mom came over and I snuggled with her.

I guess I'll have to talk to Liv in the morning. I won't say we necessarily have twin telepathy, but we tend to experience similar feelings. Right now I just wanted to feel safe, but there's not a reason behind mine so I wonder if there is a reason for her.

*the next morning*

Olivia POV

I went to sleep last night with mama, but woke up with Char in their bed with me instead of mama. She was cuddled next to me so I decided to let her sleep. I had originally started last night in my bed, but I had a nightmare so I went to mama's room and asked if I could sleep with her and she let me cuddle up with her.

I was deep in thought when I felt Char start to stir. "Livie? Are you okay?"

I nodded, "I'm fine Char." I shrugged her off.

"I know when you're lying Liv. What happened? You know we experience similar feelings and last night I just wanted to feel safe. Did you feel that way too?" I couldn't say anything other than shake my head as I felt tears build up in my eyes.

Char scooted closer and held me in her arms as I calmed myself down. "I had a nightmare. About mom and mama..."

"Tell me about it?" Char asked.

I sighed, "We were at a soccer game and there was a shooting. Auntie Ash and Aunt Ali got us to safety, but in the dream mom and mama didn't make it. It just felt so real Char! There's been so many shootings recently, what if something like that does happen?" I started sobbing as Char tried to calm me down.

"I can't guarantee that it won't happen Liv. The world is a crazy time right now, but I promise that I will always do my best to make sure not only you are safe but that our moms are safe too." Char told me.

I tried to calm down some as moms walked into the room. "Girls? What's wrong?" Mom asked as she walked over to us along with mama.

I didn't feel like talking right now, "She had a nightmare about you guys. That's why she asked to sleep with mama last night."

Mama pulled me into a hug, "Oh sweetie, can you tell us what happened?" I just shook my head as I cried into her arms, luckily Char took over and told them about the dream.

Mom moved over from Charlie and pulled me into a hug after mama released me. "Sweetie, we will always be here for you, it's part of who we are. Okay, please don't worry about that. We love both of you so much, it'll all be okay." Mom reasoned with me. I nodded and mama called for another group hug which I willingly was open to this time.