Thread: Caught [M.Panda + Hahvy]

Once she returned to classes, Jesslyn hardly thought about Alister. She was in AP classes and had to pay attention to keep herself ahead of everyone else and make sure she could get scholarships to college. She already had one in the bag that would pay for half her schooling, but she hoped that she would be able to impress the scholarship board enough to give her a full scholarship to the college of her choice. She didn't want to burden to Jared- her foster father. She may have been in the system, but she wasn't like some kids who had been put into it. She hadn't come from a good home- very far from a good home. She didn't want to think about those things now. When the final bell rang, she spoke with some of her teachers about her grades and schoolwork- reassured that she was well ahead of the other students and didn't have to worry about her grades. That was something to celebrate. She had walked to school again- much like yesterday- and walked home at her leisure since she wasn't needed in the school office. Back at home, finally, she dropped her stuff off in her room before meandering into the kitchen for something to eat. Jeeeeesse! Up! She felt a tug on her sweatshirt and laughed before scooping up a little four year old boy with wavy black hair and beautiful hazel eyes. He was an adorable little boy and had energy like nobody's business. But today, he wasn't as energetic since he was fighting off a cold. He sniffled as he cuddled her close and hid his face in her hair. She sighed and teasingly tugged on some of his hair. Hey, germ bomb. You better not get me sick, too. Where's Papa? Still working? Uh, huh. Can you make me soup? Chicken noodle soup sound good? Yes, pwease! She grabbed a tissue and held it to his nose as he started to sneeze and cough. She told him to blow and he blew his nose as she held the tissue. She cleaned his nose off and tossed out the used tissue as she held him against one hip as she got the soup out to make him for lunch. It was difficult holding him and making herself and him something to eat, but she managed to get the ingredients for his lunch cooking while she made herself a sandwich and a small snack. She nibbled on her food and made sure he ate jello for his stomach and because it was delicious. She set him down at the table as she set down his soup and she her own plate of food. Max was Jared's actual son and Jesse had been there when he was born- so pink and new. She couldn't believe she had been living here for four years already. How's the soup, kiddo? Nummy! Jesse makes the best soup. She smiled at him as she ate her sandwich, watching him fish for the chicken and try to spoon away from the vegetables. She didn't really like cooked vegetables, either, so she couldn't really blame him. Once they were finished with the food, Max's energy started to flag and he was yawning alot. She sighed and picked him up again after cleaning everything up. Looks like it's naptime. She murmured to herself as she rubbed his back and brought him upstairs to his room which was down the hall from hers and next to Jared's office. She put Max to bed before she bothered her old man. He was busy at work, hair askew while his office was neat as a pin. She always thought that was funny. Hey, Pops. I put Max down for a nap. That cold is still kicking his ass. He doesn't have a fever though, but I hope it's not an infection. Jared swiveled about in his chair and adjusted his glasses while he looked at his daughter- she had blossomed and grown up so quick, going from a stoic and distant young teenager into an interactive and happy woman. He was glad that he had been able to help- though his ex-wife had been cause for some relapses. As her phone went off, she ignored it to talk with him. How was your day? It was good. Got off tomorrow, too since it's friday and the principal doesn't need my help until monday. They chatted it up some more while she caught him up on things at school since he was always so busy before she went to her own room and looked at her phone as she booted up her computer. Should she annoy him today or wait until he was in class? She vouched for the latter with a grin.