Belle wasn't the only baby in the house.
There was a gnome who was trying to steal her thunder. Hopefully she wouldn't have to teach it the hard way that she was the only baby that should get her mommy's attention. At least she was the only living one, but the gnomes have a weird way of getting around.
Still, Belle knew she was her mommy's favourite.
Alyssa picked Belle up, smiling at her, "Are we going to have a pyjama day today?" She asked, cooing. Of course, even though it was nice to think about, Alyssa couldn't have one today as she was going on a date. She had been talking to her mystery man, and he seemed like a really nice guy. He's called Damon, and he's quite a bit older than her. He had a teenage daughter from a past relationship, so luckily he wasn't a stranger to children.
"Will you be alright with a babysitter tonight?" She asked, a little nervous about leaving her on her own for the first time. That was partly why she was glad that Damon had a daughter, he wouldn't think she was being paranoid if she needed to check in during the night. Belle still didn't know how exactly to talk yet, so the only response she could give was accidentally sneezing on her mommy.
"I'll take that as a maybe." Alyssa murmured, gently wiping Belle's nose which only caused another sneeze.
Alyssa soon got herself and Belle dressed, and she helped her little girl take her first few steps. After a while of practicing to walk, Belle started to get fussy. Alyssa figured she probably just needed a nap, which would also give her a bit of time to get ready for her date tonight.
Alyssa honestly felt optimistic about her date tonight. It had been the first one since she was a teenager, and that was when she was in France with Matteo. Since then, she's aged up, got a job and had Belle.
Hopefully she still would remember what to actually do on a date, but at least it hasn't been too long.
She got ready first, then sorted out her hair. Her arms were tired from holding up sections, backcombing and pinning back, but she thought it was worth it.
It felt good to get all dolled up again, and it made her feel like a teenager once more (not that her teenage years were all too far behind her.)
Still, Belle knew she was her mommy's favourite.
Alyssa picked Belle up, smiling at her, "Are we going to have a pyjama day today?" She asked, cooing. Of course, even though it was nice to think about, Alyssa couldn't have one today as she was going on a date. She had been talking to her mystery man, and he seemed like a really nice guy. He's called Damon, and he's quite a bit older than her. He had a teenage daughter from a past relationship, so luckily he wasn't a stranger to children.
"Will you be alright with a babysitter tonight?" She asked, a little nervous about leaving her on her own for the first time. That was partly why she was glad that Damon had a daughter, he wouldn't think she was being paranoid if she needed to check in during the night. Belle still didn't know how exactly to talk yet, so the only response she could give was accidentally sneezing on her mommy.
"I'll take that as a maybe." Alyssa murmured, gently wiping Belle's nose which only caused another sneeze.
Alyssa soon got herself and Belle dressed, and she helped her little girl take her first few steps. After a while of practicing to walk, Belle started to get fussy. Alyssa figured she probably just needed a nap, which would also give her a bit of time to get ready for her date tonight.
Alyssa honestly felt optimistic about her date tonight. It had been the first one since she was a teenager, and that was when she was in France with Matteo. Since then, she's aged up, got a job and had Belle.
Hopefully she still would remember what to actually do on a date, but at least it hasn't been too long.
She got ready first, then sorted out her hair. Her arms were tired from holding up sections, backcombing and pinning back, but she thought it was worth it.
It felt good to get all dolled up again, and it made her feel like a teenager once more (not that her teenage years were all too far behind her.)
After a few adjustments to what she was wearing, Alyssa was happy, and not just with what she was wearing. She had a beautiful daughter who she loved more than the world itself, and she (in her opinion) was doing perfectly fine as a single mother.
There was only one thing that was bothering her.
Tyler. He hadn't texted her, or called her ever since he moved in with his girlfriend, Spirit. "What a dumb name." Alyssa murmured, begrudgingly. She checked her phone, and still no word from him. She was honestly a little bit worried, was everything okay with him?
She called him, and it rung before going to voicemail, no surprise there. "Hey, Tyler, its me, Lyss." She started, albeit a little awkwardly. It would be easier if he picked up his damn phone. "I'm just calling to see if you're okay, and see how you and Spirit are doing." She managed to keep the slight growl out of her voice at the mention of Spirit. Alyssa could stop wearing makeup, and be all earthy if she tried.
"So, uh, yeah." She laughed a little, awkwardly. She began to wonder if leaving a message was really the right thing to do. "Call me back soon? I miss talking to you, I mean, I know there was all that icky stuff, but I really want us to at least be friends." She spoke honestly, not understanding why he just seemed to stop talking to her. Had she done something else to upset him? "Don't be a stranger, okay?"
She sighed slightly, and hung up. No matter what anyone says, girls aren't the real dramatic ones, boys are. Boys just claim to be 'too manly' to be dramatic or complicated.
She put her phone away, and was ready to take back her words when she heard Belle crying. Alyssa frowned, and quickly went to her daughter's room, she hadn't been away too long, had she?
Meanwhile, in her bedroom, Belle was throwing a full blown tantrum. It wasn't usually like her to be this way, which told Alyssa that there must be something worse than just being lonely or hungry. Still, she tried everything.
Alyssa tried feeding her, changing her, cuddling her but nothing seemed to work. She couldn't help but wonder, was Belle sick? Alyssa put the back of her hand to Belle's forehead, and she was really burning up.
She sighed, "You're sick, aren't you?" She spoke gently, frowning. She knew she couldn't leave her daughter with a baby sitter when she wasn't feeling well. Belle would probably get the reputation of being a troublesome toddler, and all the baby sitters would fear her.
It brought a slight smile to Alyssa's face when she thought about that, but she knew she had to cancel her date.
She put Belle down in her crib for a while, then called Damon. "Hey, its me." She couldn't help but sound a little disappointed.
"Hey Lyss, there's something that I really need to tell you before we meet." He honestly sounded really worried, and she couldn't help but wonder why. She knew she had to tell him soon that she couldn't make their date.
"There's something I have to say too." She mumbled. "Do you want to go first? Or shall I?"
"I'll go first." He said, and Alyssa could tell that he was nervous about it.
"What is it? Surely, its not all too bad." She told him, with a slight smile, even though he couldn't see it.
"I'm not a normal person." He spoke cautiously, and Alyssa furrowed her eyebrows. Sure, she knew he could be a little odd sometimes, but who doesn't have a crazy side?
"What do you mean?" She asked, getting more and more curious. Could it really be something that bad? Or was he just overreacting?
"I'm a werewolf."
She paused for a while, honestly wondering why the supernatural seemed to come into contact with her family. Then again, an ordinary life would be a boring one.
"Alyssa?" He sounded quite upset, but she didn't fully understand why. Had he been judged before about the way he was? She could half understand that, after all, this town wasn't fully accepting of everyone. "I understand if you wanted to cancel our date, but I knew I had to tell you sooner rather than later."
"And you chose about half an hour before our date?" She laughed a little, "I do have to cancel actually." She frowned. "My daughter's sick, and that's why I called you." She sighed, starting to feel bad. What if he thought she was ignoring him based on what he had just confessed.
"She is? I'm really sorry to hear that." He murmured, "and you said you were already nervous about leaving her on her own with the babysitter."
"Yeah, so I guess we'll have to postpone our date, unless..." She was about to suggest something, but then cut herself off, regarding it as a bad idea.
"Unless...?" He asked, intrigued by her idea. "I really want to see you, for real soon."
There was only one thing that was bothering her.
Tyler. He hadn't texted her, or called her ever since he moved in with his girlfriend, Spirit. "What a dumb name." Alyssa murmured, begrudgingly. She checked her phone, and still no word from him. She was honestly a little bit worried, was everything okay with him?
She called him, and it rung before going to voicemail, no surprise there. "Hey, Tyler, its me, Lyss." She started, albeit a little awkwardly. It would be easier if he picked up his damn phone. "I'm just calling to see if you're okay, and see how you and Spirit are doing." She managed to keep the slight growl out of her voice at the mention of Spirit. Alyssa could stop wearing makeup, and be all earthy if she tried.
"So, uh, yeah." She laughed a little, awkwardly. She began to wonder if leaving a message was really the right thing to do. "Call me back soon? I miss talking to you, I mean, I know there was all that icky stuff, but I really want us to at least be friends." She spoke honestly, not understanding why he just seemed to stop talking to her. Had she done something else to upset him? "Don't be a stranger, okay?"
She sighed slightly, and hung up. No matter what anyone says, girls aren't the real dramatic ones, boys are. Boys just claim to be 'too manly' to be dramatic or complicated.
She put her phone away, and was ready to take back her words when she heard Belle crying. Alyssa frowned, and quickly went to her daughter's room, she hadn't been away too long, had she?
Meanwhile, in her bedroom, Belle was throwing a full blown tantrum. It wasn't usually like her to be this way, which told Alyssa that there must be something worse than just being lonely or hungry. Still, she tried everything.
Alyssa tried feeding her, changing her, cuddling her but nothing seemed to work. She couldn't help but wonder, was Belle sick? Alyssa put the back of her hand to Belle's forehead, and she was really burning up.
She sighed, "You're sick, aren't you?" She spoke gently, frowning. She knew she couldn't leave her daughter with a baby sitter when she wasn't feeling well. Belle would probably get the reputation of being a troublesome toddler, and all the baby sitters would fear her.
It brought a slight smile to Alyssa's face when she thought about that, but she knew she had to cancel her date.
She put Belle down in her crib for a while, then called Damon. "Hey, its me." She couldn't help but sound a little disappointed.
"Hey Lyss, there's something that I really need to tell you before we meet." He honestly sounded really worried, and she couldn't help but wonder why. She knew she had to tell him soon that she couldn't make their date.
"There's something I have to say too." She mumbled. "Do you want to go first? Or shall I?"
"I'll go first." He said, and Alyssa could tell that he was nervous about it.
"What is it? Surely, its not all too bad." She told him, with a slight smile, even though he couldn't see it.
"I'm not a normal person." He spoke cautiously, and Alyssa furrowed her eyebrows. Sure, she knew he could be a little odd sometimes, but who doesn't have a crazy side?
"What do you mean?" She asked, getting more and more curious. Could it really be something that bad? Or was he just overreacting?
"I'm a werewolf."
She paused for a while, honestly wondering why the supernatural seemed to come into contact with her family. Then again, an ordinary life would be a boring one.
"Alyssa?" He sounded quite upset, but she didn't fully understand why. Had he been judged before about the way he was? She could half understand that, after all, this town wasn't fully accepting of everyone. "I understand if you wanted to cancel our date, but I knew I had to tell you sooner rather than later."
"And you chose about half an hour before our date?" She laughed a little, "I do have to cancel actually." She frowned. "My daughter's sick, and that's why I called you." She sighed, starting to feel bad. What if he thought she was ignoring him based on what he had just confessed.
"She is? I'm really sorry to hear that." He murmured, "and you said you were already nervous about leaving her on her own with the babysitter."
"Yeah, so I guess we'll have to postpone our date, unless..." She was about to suggest something, but then cut herself off, regarding it as a bad idea.
"Unless...?" He asked, intrigued by her idea. "I really want to see you, for real soon."
"I was going to suggest if you wanted to help me out here with Belle." She murmured. "Doing old school, a babysitting date." She laughed.
"My daughter's already a teenager, so I'm not so sure how much help I would be..." He trailed off.
"So, is that a no?" She raised an eyebrow, honestly suspecting that.
"No. Its a yes with a warning. I'll be at yours in about an hour, and I'm guessing no formal date clothes?"
"No date clothes, unless if you'd want bath bubbles all over them." She laughed, "I'll see you then."
She hung up fairly swiftly, knowing that she had to get changed into what she would usually wear. It wasn't the date she was expecting to have, but at least her worries about Belle would be pretty much gone.
It didn't bother her all too much that he was a werewolf though. Besides, she had a half sister witch who was married to a vampire, and a half brother who could teleport.
If anything, Alyssa should know that no guy she'd date would ever be fully normal.
But then again, who wants normal when excitement is just around the corner?
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AN: This chapter is a little short because I was going to add the date in too, but I figured against that as this chapter would have been too long if it had both this and a date in it.
Methinks that I need a lot more practice in posemaking. A lot. Perhaps with practice my posemaking skills will improve.
Hmm, interesting. I like that Damon was ok with changing the date with Belle being ill (and didn't take it as an excuse). I shall look forward with interest to see what he's like (and his daughter too)
ReplyDeleteHe has a child himself, he knows what it's like having to put a child's needs first in front of your own.
DeleteYou will actually meet him next time, don't worry ;)
If Alyssa kept pyjamaday, I bet her date would be pretty happy ;) How much older is Damon anyway? I keep remembering all the elders that sent mails to my own poor heir.
ReplyDeleteAnd I agree with Alyssa, she is doing well as a single mother. Up til inviting strangers home that is. Though he's probably harmless. Hopefully she doesn't get to much excitement :)
But what's up with Tyler? He isn't dead is he?! Or does stupid Spirit refuse him to have any contact with Alyssa?
Of course he would be pleased, but it would be a little embarrassing going out to a date in your pjs...
DeleteHe's about midway in his adult stage, so he's not an elder just yet.
She's coping better than she thought she would, and better than what her sister thought too. And don't worry, she won't nosedive into a night of fun which'll lead into another baby, I have more planned than just that.
He's not dead, he's just staying true to his promise of not talking to Alyssa. That, and Spirit probably wouldn't be all too happy if he was in contact with Alyssa.
Why is she honestly worrying about Tyler right before her date? I mean, honestly. She cheated on him and tossed him away. Move on, girlfriend. It's honestly not her concern anymore.
ReplyDeleteThat was honestly a little awkward, that Damon would randomly blurt out that he has to tell her he's a werewolf, when their date was that night. He couldn't wait? lol. Oh well, Alyssa's right, it's not like she's not used to the supernatural. And maybe a laid back "date" like babysitting will be a better way to get to know each other without all the fuss.
She's still a little bit caught up on him. There's always going to at least be something, and if there isn't, she still at least thought they were friends.
DeleteBut she should move on a little more, and she is trying to.
Still, its better he told her then rather than a lot later on.
Alyssa's dealt with a lot from the supernatural side, (and funnily enough a werewolf is the only lifestate from SN she hasn't met) And I'm sure their date will be more laid back at her house, but that doesn't mean it won't be interesting.
Hmmmmm, baby gnomes hanging around the baby? Why won't mine do that? mine just like to keep with the pack, with the exception of the evil gnome who is suddenly poofing all over the place to leave piles of garbage to be picked up. :/
ReplyDeleteI'm glad Alyssa feels she knows Damon well enough to invite him to her house when they haven't properly met yet. Though I do hope Belle is alright and it isn't anything bad she has.
Tyler's girlfriend not letting him talk to other people at all, or just Alyssa? Spirit better be careful, jealousy like that is one of the tested and true ways to drive a guy off.
.Maybe my gnomes love me more because I like placing them on podiums and making them feel special? Gnomes have feelings too y'know ;)
DeleteAnd my evil gnome is actually not all too evil. All he does is just levitate. Or maybe I'm just ignoring all the havoc he is creating. Still, can't be all too much.
Belle is only temporarily sick, nothing bad is wrong with her, so don't worry. And its possibly Alyssa being a little naive though, but she feels as if she can trust him.
Just Alyssa. Jealousy is an ugly monster, and it is a truly horrible one. Tyler can, and hopefully will, make his own choice though.
Another gnome to add to the collection, yay!
ReplyDeleteAnd I'm glad that our mystery man was so understanding and is willing to go for a babysitting date. Maybe Alyssa's gut reaction to him was wrong after all and he really is a nice guy! Nothing wrong with being a werewolf, after all. So long as you don't mind the furniture getting scratched up a bit.
Yay! More gnomes!
DeleteHe is a nice guy, and she probably just judged a little bit too early because she met him over the internet. He is a nice guy though, he's not a creep or anything (promise ;) )
Ah, the scratching up furniture thing doesn't bother me all too much, the dogs do that enough anyway. The dogs seem to have a thing for dressers though...
Yay! I'm all caught up again!
ReplyDeleteAlyssa is an interesting heir, though she seems pretty mixed up. It's a pity she lost her parents while she was still a teen, having them around might have helped her make better decisions. (Who invites an online date that they've never met over to their house? Tis crazy I say! Crazy! A coffee house is more appropriate and safer! Sorry---jumps off the *mom* box! lol)
I'm not too sure what to make of Tyler, other than he seems to have terrible taste in girls. (Sorry Alyssa, but tis true, lol :P ) For someone who can read minds, he doesn't seem to be doing such a great job, haha
Belle is adorable! <3
Yay! I just need to catch up on yours (I am, just fairly slowly. I'll get there sooner or later, I promise :) )
DeleteIt probably is the lacking of a responsible adult which has caused her to act a little wildly. She still considers herself young though, so she still wants to live a wild life (Yet, not fully thought through. It is a bad idea to meet a guy you've never met before especially on your own. He's not gonna be a bad guy though, promisies)
You've got a point though, Alyssa isn't the most purest of girls out there. He's just trying to keep two girls happy, mostly trying to keep his new girlfriend happy.
She is really cute, isn't she? I was worried she wouldn't turn out so well, but she's really cute!
Belle really is cute. :) It sucks that she's ill, but I guess it happens to everyone once in a while. I just hope Alyssa won't end up regretting her decision to invite Damon over. It is awfully soon. He sounds a bit old for her (if he already has a teenage daughter - Alyssa barely left teen-hood behind!), but I guess since he's a werewolf it doesn't matter that much. Still, Alyssa has been known to make bad choices. :( Hopefully this Damon is a decent guy.
ReplyDeleteBelle seems to have her own little fan club. I think I may have to exploit her cuteness... Its only a little thing, but Alyssa didn't want to leave her with a baby sitter when she wasn't well.
DeleteI'm not going to say whether or not it is a bad choice. We all make bad choices (Alyssa especially) and well, I have quite a few things planned out. Damon is older than her, but as far as it is now, its only dating.
I do promise that he is a nice guy though.
Gasp! A werewolf! I can't wait to see what he looks like. Belle is adorable--I hope she takes kindly to Mr. Werewolf (unless he's a jerk). Taylor's still keeping up the silent treatment...hm. Not that I blame "Spirit" for not liking Alyssa.
ReplyDeleteI'm digging all the gnomes!
She is really cute, she has the purple eyes (which I love <3) and I'm fairly sure she will take kindly to him. She's too young to judge people.
DeleteStill the silent treatment from Tyler unfortunately for her. But you can understand why Spirit doesn't like Alyssa. If I was in her place, I'd feel the exact same way.
Hah, Alyssa and her gnome colony.