Babysitting The Desired

Chapter 16 Staying Over

Tobias' POV

I jumped into the car with Beck. Just wanting to be with her of course. You can't take off the ear to ear smile that's plastered on my face at the moment..

I'm so stressed relieved right now.. I finally got the guts to tell Beck how I felt for her, which is very relieving for myself, like a big weight lifted off my shoulders..I have been trying to do that for years.. but technically I told her only after I think she accidentally told me, by the look of shock on her face when I said I heard her.

I don't care how I told her though, it's just the fact that I did tell her, is all that matters..

We even made some 'jokes' about moving in together and I honestly liked the ideas so much I agreed to it and even told her I would get us a home at her discription and she agreed nonchalantly.

I don't think she thinks I'm serious or would do it.. but I'll prove her wrong. The feelings I have inside of me when I think about being with her everyday was something that made a difference in my heart and mind, changing my mind completely. I love that idea of being with them every day and wanting this new start with her... with them.

We get to the school to pick the kids up, waiting for a moment as they burst open the door and hop in yelling. "Hey mom.... Toby! Hey!" They say to me as I smile back at them giving them a wave.

"Why does he get an excited 'Hey' and I get a boring 'hey'?!" Beck whines with so much humor in her voice to her kids. "Well isn't it obvious? It's because he is the cool, fun one out of the two of you!" Eddie exclaims about me making me smile so big as I look at Beck but her smile has now turned to total shock with her mouth completely open.

"Hey there are some of your friends that think I'm cool!" She defends herself as Eddie laughs and states, "No they think your a hot MILF not that your cool there's there's difference." He explains as Beck scoffs more.

"Fine! At least I'm considered hot, that's something to be happy about I guess." She rolls her eyes and pulls out of the school to headed home.. I like the sound of that with them.. home.

I never really had a home, without a mother around and my father always working with no siblings, it was just the nannies that raised me for the most part.. so pretty lonely to say the least.

I notice the kids observing my bag on my lap so I decide to ask out of respect for them."So I was hoping if it was OK with you guys.. that.. um I could stay for a couple days.. at your place." I ask out of respect for them because it's their house not mine.. yet.

"Yea, that'd be cool to have you around.. just don't do it with our mom where we can see." Eddie says jokingly as I scoff and say, "There's no way you have to worry about that.. Or my fun with your mom would have to stop." I say jokingly of course making Rebecca playfully hit my chest as the kids groan loudly and I laugh even louder.

This is great I love this.. I can't believe how much the kids and I already get along. That was the part I was worried most about. They are great kids and I know there will be a point where we have a problem, eventually, I just hope we can all work past it together as a family.

We get to their house as we take everything in. "Ok guys how about you go work on Eddie's history test studying and Kitty will work on dinner with me." Beck directs to us as we nod in understanding before I state, "I like it, divide and conquer. Got it."

I smile at Beck as she grins back watching us make our way up the stairs. She mouthes the words thank you and blows me a kiss.

That alone let's me know I'm doing something right and that's a confidence booster for myself. I follow Eddie to his bedroom taking a look around, trying to understand what this kid is into. Maybe there is something I can relate to with him.

"So you just don't like history or what?" I ask him still taking a look around. "Well actually I'm good at it, I really like history but I'm playing dumb so Britney will be able to tutor me." He answers me so honestly as I turn to him, sitting down right next to him.

"You're serious? Eddie.. You can't fail your class to get a girls attention. There are plenty of other ways to do that and I can give you a couple tips for sure.. but you need to pass this test tomorrow and not playing dumb. Don't you want to play in the game anyways?" I ask him as he nods in agreement.

"Ok so the playing dumb is out the door because women like a man with some smarts.. yes they do like to help out the guy too, feeling needed.. But they don't want a guy who doesn't have a thought in their head either. They want a guy to date, not a baby they have to take care of.. but the easiest way to get a girls attention is the one thing every woman wants and appreciates.. a compliment.. but a nice one, not vulgar." I say to him and he has a look of complete enthrallment by my statement.. it looks as if he is taking many mental notes listening to every word that comes out of my mouth and that makes me feel good that he is taking me serious..

He looks at me nervously asking. "What if I don't know what to say?" I wave him off stating as if it's just obvious.

"It's easy just talk about the things you genuinely like about her and tell her." I say as he continues to stare at me looking confused. So I try to clarify more with an example to help him out.

"Ok, for example.. I love your mother's eyes so I would just describe them the best way I can. I would say Beck, your eyes are deep like the ocean that I just want to dive in exploring every last bit, not even caring if I drown." I say as I see Beck walk in the room from my peripherals so I continue.. "or I could describe how they sparkle because your mother's eyes seem to sparkle everytime I look into them, so I could say.. Beck your eyes sparkle like the night sky filled with stars. They make me want to stare into them forever exploring that endless sky." I say as I look at Beck winking. Her face gets a little red in realization I'm talking about her and see her.

"Ok well she has a pretty smile and laugh that I love." Eddie states as I stand up nonchalantly making my way across the room to Beck. "Ok thats good Eddie, so you could say something about the bright stunning smile she has that makes your knees weak everytime it graces her face.. or how melodic her laugh is, that you just want to play it on repeat like your favorite song." I say now only inches from Beck's face and her eyes are sparkling staring up at me, just like I described before.

I touch her cheek softly as I say, "You could always describe just how she makes you feel inside if anything.. like.. Beck you make my heart do back flips everytime you're near. It feels like it's going to beat out of my chest at any moment. But even better yet, you give my heart reason to beat for." I say as she smiles so big crashing her lips to mine. Hook, line and sinker I got her. She breaks the kiss and sees that Eddie is staring, making her face change to that darker shade of red I think is adorable. I wink at Eddie letting him know the description compliment worked. He gives me a thumbs up smiling even bigger.

"So what's going on in here.. giving my son picking up women tips?" She asks me as I smile and say, "No just describing how we really feel about the women we like.. he wanted to know a way to get her attention because the things he us doing is not working, so I told him the best way is a compliment and to just describe what you love about her.. I gave him examples of how I feel about you when I see and even think about you. Why did you not like it?" I ask sarcastically because I know she loved it.

She rolls her eyes at me, "Of course I loved it.. dammit.. but I just wanted to let you guys know dinner will be done in about 15 minutes and wanted to make sure everything was going fine up here." She says as I smile big.

"Just guys talking guy stuff thanks for the concern baby." I say as she smiles bigger nodding and heading out of the room and I'm assuming back downstairs. We hear her footsteps leaving the area until we can't hear them anymore.

"Thanks for not telling her why I'm failing class Toby." Eddie says to me as I nod and pat his back. "But, I do have to tell you, the only reason I didn't say anything is because you're going to pass your test tomorrow proving you're good at history right? Because if you fail, I'll be forced to tell your mother why." I warn him with so much threat in my words. He nods and I pat his back again. I flop down on his bed right next to him as I have wonder building up inside of my mind.

"So I have to ask Eddie.. do you and your sister actually like me?" I ask curiously wanting to know their actual opinion about me. I know that might sound stupid.. but like Beck has said before, it's not just her in this relationship it's also them. So I do want to have their opinion as well.. even if it's not what I was hoping for.

"Yea man you're nice and make our mom happy and it seems like you genuinely want to get to know us and be around us, which is nice. I miss having a guy around to talk to and at the risk of sounding completely selfish.. I just really want a guy to talk and do guy stuff with, and you seem fun, and obviously know your way around the ladies I'm sure.. we have been hearing about you for years and the ladies you bring around." He says to me as I smile but I clear my throat gaining his attention.

"Um yes.. that is true, but I'm done with that. It's not a satisfying way of life, it's a very lonely way of life actually.. I want something substantial that is a constant in my life giving me a stability that I want and desire, honestly.. but.. I have known your mother for years and.. I have had these feelings for her for just as long, covering up my feelings with other women and the feelings never went away they just got stronger.. Come to find out she has felt the same about me.. so.. I was wondering, if I hypothetically wanted to marry your mother and be apart of the family.. do you guys think you would ever be ok with that?" I ask so nervously.

"Yea man.. just as long as you don't hurt my mom.. she likes you a lot and it took her forever to finally get out there after losing our dad so just don't mess this up for her, because I don't know if she will come back out after that.. But if you're legitimately asking for approval to be our step dad then I vote yes. I can't speak for Katie but I know she likes you a lot too." He says as I smile big.

"Thanks man.. I have just been thinking a lot about this stuff lately.." I state to Eddie, he nods then replies. "I can see how this would all be nerve racking not only being in a relationship with our mom but being forced to have one with us as well.. but just saying you're doing a great job.. that advice makes me feel a thousand times better.. very fatherly advice." He explains to me making me smile again. "Well it's not a forced relationship because I honestly like all of you.. You're both great kids and your mother is amazing.. I'm just more if hoping I can be good enough for all of you.. but that's good that it made you feel better because I have never had kids and have no idea what to do.. I'm just glad to help in some way. If you have anymore questions don't hesitate to ask. Make sure to pass that test or we are both in deep sh*t with your mother." I say to him making Eddie and I laugh at that comment. I give him a hug as he reciprocates that action. We get up and make our way down to the kitchen since we don't have much more to do than that.

"There are my guys, how did the rest of the studying go? Do you feel ready for the test tomorrow?" Beck asks Eddie as he smirks up at me saying, "Yea I'm ready to pass that test tomorrow. Thanks to Toby.. you picked a good one mom."

I watch a smile grow so big across Beck's face. She has a shocked look at me as I shrug my shoulders and smiling at her.

"Well dinner smells amazing ladies.. I don't even have to taste it to know it's going to be scrumptious." I belt out to them across the room. My comment makes their smiles get bigger instantaneously and that's a stunning feature that Beck has definitely passed on to her daughter.

I watch Rebecca finishing setting up the table and bringing the food out setting it down in the middle of everyone. I take a seat next to Beck staring at her intently. This a great feeling, a family meal. I have never had a family style meal and I wouldn't want to be anywhere else right now. I can't describe the happiness I feel in this moment right now besides.. amazing. I guess it's the little things in life that can really make you happy, who knew.

Rebecca's POV

Toby suprisingly describes what he feels for me, making my heart skip a beat once again and I don't know if these feelings are normal.. I probably have to go to the hospital for my heart skipping beats too many times throughout the day because of my man.

How funny would it be to actually do that going to the doctor with concern because my man makes me actually feel good.. but in all seriousness he just really knows how to make me feel incredible.. But like I said I'm just hoping and praying this is not a dream that I'm going to have to wake up from eventually.

I get back down to the kitchen. "So how were they doing up there?" Asks Kitty still stirring for me. So I just reply honestly. "They weren't working on history but Toby was trying to help him with Brittney.. Trying to teach him how to talk with her, getting her attention and when Eddie asked for an example.. Toby decided to describe how he felt about me and it was quite beautiful actually.." I state to her with pride in my voice because it's been a long time since I have had this positive attention, so I'm going to enjoy myself. She smiles big, gently putting her hand on top of mine.

"Mom it's ok to say you love him.. Eddie and I can tell and there is nothing wrong with it because he obviously loves you too.. which is all we ever wanted for you. He is nice to us too and seems like he actually cares and wants to be apart of this with us." She says so sweetly to me.

I nod and ask. "You're right, I do love him and he told me he loves me too.. I have known my feelings for him for years, I just never thought it would actually matter and happen. It's just coming at me so fast, everything I have wanted for a while, and it's honestly scary.. but exhilarating.. we made some jokes here and there today, that I don't think we're actually jokes.. he told me he wanted to marry me and get us our own house that the 4 of us could live together growing as a family, forgetting the past and growing into our future.. together." I explain to her so honestly, just gaging her reaction.

"Oh mom that's sweet, I think he would be a great step dad, he actually seems like he gives a s**t about all of us and it's nice to have a fatherly figure back into the house. Eddie and I just want you to be happy and if it's with Toby then how can we even object." She says as I hug her tight kissing her cheek.

"Thanks Kitty that means so much to me."

We hear the guys descending the stairs with big smiles on their faces. I set the table like I haven't done in so many years making me feel complete once again. We spend the whole rest of the night talking and of course joking back and forth between all of us having a wonderful night. This is all I have wanted for so long, at this rate, I don't think I will ever let him leave.