i believe in yesterday;;

Bailey Walsh. 23.

[baileywalsh]

francescaharte:

“You got me there. Caught me red handed. Caught me right in my lie.” Frankie laughed, moving her attention from the twins back over to the girl in front of her. They seemed pretty occupied with the supplied crayon and coloring sheet that she felt it was okay to tear her gaze from them for a moment. At the mention of studying, Francesca nodded and smiled softly, gripping at Bailey’s hands. “I hope you know that I’m not only here when it’s all three of you. I will gladly take both of them off of your hands, Bailey. If that means taking them out, taking them to my place, or even just taking them to another room so you can have a fairly quiet afternoon to study. I’m perfectly fine with it. You deserve to have as equal education as everyone else. This is not all on you. Not at anymore.” She’d never been so serious about something before. Even if they hadn’t gotten this close, and only a friendship had sprouted between the two. She was sure this offer would come out eventually. Being a single mother is hard, but having two children to look after on your own had to be hell. Especially at this age when everything makes mom look like the bad guy. “You’re right about that. Who says children are just great for families? I say only have children to save up on decorating. They’re amazing interior designers. Just ask the white walls with crayon going 30 inches up. Or the food stained couches. They know everything. Soon enough, these items will be huge.”

Bailey felt another wave of emotion as Francesca spoke. She had never met someone who was so selfless before, and she couldn’t believe she was lucky enough to have her in their lives. She didn’t quite know how to word what she was feeling right now, so she hoped that Frankie understood from the small thank you that she murmured, accompanied by a hand squeeze. Her heart felt so ridiculously full right now, she was concerned it was going to burst right out of her chest. Laughing, Bailey nodded. “Honestly, I should probably advertise them for decorating services, I could probably make a ton of money off letting them run wild with some sharpies.” She tilted her head slightly, as if she was genuinely thinking about the possibilities.

[baileywalsh]

francescaharte:

“Please do. It’ll give me an excuse to clean up more often.” She smiled, laughing quietly. “I hope by saying this, you don’t think I’m living as some slob, I’m really just over exaggerating. However, I will do a full on deep clean every day if it means bringing you guys over.” She winked. She would love to be able to share her own personal space with Bailey and the twins. They were becoming part of her already. She would even go the extra step to make sure there were comfortable and having fun there. Supplying them with some toys. Maybe even cleaning up her second bedroom just to give them somewhere else to place around. Their own dedicated little room. Francesca looked to both kids and smiled softly. “Napping is always worth our time, guys. If I could nap as much as you guys need to, we’d all be living in a perfect world. Try it more often.” She poked Oliver’s stomach, knowing neither of them understood anything she was saying, but the laughs were enough for her to be satisfied. “I’m glad you got some studying done,” she smiled, turning back to Bailey. “I don’t nearly as many obligations that you have and I barely get any done, so really, I’m glad for you.” Squeezing her hand tightly, Frankie let her head fall gently to the side, the thought just warming her heart. “I can wait to take them home and frame them. Each and every picture. Soon enough I won’t have a wall. Just frame after frame.”

“I already know you’re a slob, don’t worry.” Bailey teased, not meaning it in the slightest. She nodded in agreement, however. It would be nice to go over, with or without the twins. It would be entering another part of Frankie’s life, more certain that she would be staying in it for even longer. She bit back the snort that tried to come out at the idea of the two napping more. They had always been pretty good sleepers, but the past few months they had progressed onto not needing a nap, which did make the days seem a little bit longer. Although it did make it seem so much between when they did so, allowing her to do the other things she had to do during daylight hours and not once they had gone to bed. She felt her cheeks burn at the words, returning the squeeze. “Please, studying is a distraction from Peppa Pig, sometimes its very welcome.” She joked instead. Letting out a chuckle, she nodded. “Who needs to invest in wallpaper when you have children around? They may cost you a ton, but at least you save on decorating.”

[baileywalsh]

francescaharte:

As she read things off to Oliver, Francesca made sure to point to the corresponding pictures to get the young boy to pay attention and choose exactly what he wanted. After her had finally decided, she took the menu closer to herself and began to think about what she wanted. Eventually choosing, she popped back into conversation just in time to hear Bailey’s question. “Uh,” she started, closing it up and looking ahead to the woman. “Honestly, I’ve been procrastinating all of the work by doing other things I had been procrastinating. I actually cleaned most of my apartment up. I have plans to eventually finish but I’ll probably put that off too.” A smile formed on her lips as she tried not to laugh at how pathetic she sounded. “How about you guys? I’ve missed you all.”

“You cleaned your apartment? Well then, I guess we need to come and mess it up on you soon then.” Bailey teased with a smirk. Truthfully, she did prefer them to spend their time in her own home, just because she knew just how hurricane-like her children could be, and she didn’t want Frankie to have to deal with that. She was used to it, used to finding toys in the most random of places all the time. “We’ve been good, I even managed to get a little studying done because we decided that napping was actually worth our time today!” She grinned. She definitely found herself studying a lot less than she probably should, but her grades were good enough that she wasn’t too worried about it. She had enough on her plate that she prioritised her panicking. “We missed you too, in fact, there are some drawings that have your name on waiting for you.”

[baileywalsh]

francescaharte:

“I better have won them over, they’re my pride and joy, I wouldn’t be on this planet today if it weren’t for them.” Francesca joked, looking at the twins as if they knew what the hell they were talking about. She looked at Bailey’s hand and softly smiled, reaching for it and holding on tightly. Clearly if she had been the one to initiate it, it was definitely okay to do in front of the kids. She used her other arm to wrap around Oliver’s shoulders as she ordered her drink. Looking up, Frankie pretended as if she didn’t hear anything and giggled slightly. “Let’s look at this menu, bud, see if we can get the messiest food and let your mom clean you up when we get home.”

Bailey had to fight back the laughter, not wanting Oliver to know that she had heard, his giggles and rapid nodding enough for her. Instead she helped Ava to pick out what she wanted. She knew that they would never finish anything, but she didn’t mind, as long as they had enough. She chose her own pizza, all the while her thumb stroking Frankie’s. “So, what have you been up to today?” She asked, wanting to make sure that her date got plenty of her attention, that it wasn’t all just on the twins. Even if the two little ones were of course always spoilt with attention by the two of them.

[baileywalsh]

francescaharte:

“Well, yeah, I mean I’d hope I was going after yours. What would I be doing right here if I was going after someone else’s? I mean, well, technically I am. I’m going after three, right? But I’ve got two pretty down packed, I’d say.” Francesca said, with Oliver by her side and the memory from earlier as Ava had immediately gone for her hand rather than her own mother’s. Walking in as Bailey held the door, Frankie said a quiet thank you, making sure to usher the kids in while keeping a close eye on them. Seating, Frankie placed Oliver beside her as she sat on the end, keeping him in his spot so he wouldn’t get any ideas about standing up and potentially running off. That way, she also got to sit in front of Bailey. At least they had the tiniest bit of a date still. “Oh, what? I don’t wanna go home yet, you guys better be nice. I was dragged into this and I don’t appreciate it. You guys better not ruin this,” she pouted, reaching over to tickle Oliver as he laughed it off. She looked over to Ava and smiled. “You better be lucky you’re not sitting here right now or you’d get some too.”

Bailey bit her lip, holding back the comment that tried to burst out of her, telling Francesca that she was sure she could easily have her heart, knowing she would probably sound insane if she did so. “Yep, there is no doubt you’ve won the munchkins over.” She settled on. As they sat, she looked around at them, the smile unable to leave her face as she felt a rush of love and gratitude. Deciding it would be innocent enough, she reached out, a shy glance over at Frankie, as she placed her hand, open, in the middle of the table. She joined in the laughter. Oliver and Ava’s laughs were her favourite sound, it always made her feel a little bit lighter, knowing that she was clearly doing something right for them to be happy. As a waiter came over, she ordered some water, and some for the babies. She kept hold of Frankie’s hand, though, thinking it wasn’t too much, that it was casual enough, even if it was giving her a little thrill, being able to do so. “You’ll just have to get your own back on Franks later and tickle her when we get home.” She staged whispered to the little ones, smirking.

[baileywalsh]

francescaharte:

Frankie nodded almost a little too excited. She would never turn down any kind of pizza. It would always be the perfect go to dish. “I’m so okay with pizza and I’m sure every kid is too. Maybe we’ll have a blast together.” She laughed, looking down to Oliver as he also seemed a little too excited at the mention of pizza. “Me too, dude. I feel your energy and I can relate.” Obviously knowing he won’t understand much she said, Francesca laughed as he just smiled up at her. As Bailey picked Ava up, Frankie averted to attention over to look at them before she picked an arm up and wrapped it around her waist, pulling her a little closer, but still giving them space to comfortably walk together. “I can’t tell you the amount of times I order a pizza and finish the whole thing in one sitting. By myself. Sometimes I feel really bad and disappointed that I did that but like, most times I’m like… wow… girl, you did that.”

Bailey sighed happily as she felt the arm wrap around her. “A girl after my own heart, then.” She laughed. Not that it was often that she managed to finish a full meal herself anymore, most of the time she wolfed down as much as she could, before having to run off and do something else, or had to end up sharing with two little monsters. As they approached the restaurant, she put Ava back on the floor, and held open the door for the rest of them. Being seated, she made sure that the twins knew that they had to be on their best behaviours. Not that she was too worried about that, she had back up, and she was sure they could at least partially handle them. “And if you’re not good, Frankie might have to go home, and none of us want that.” She threatened, throwing a wink over at the other woman.

[baileywalsh]

francescaharte:

Frankie nodded and crossed her arms with a smile. “Yes, twenty-four. And no less. Take it or leave it, ma’am.” She tapped her foot as if she was waiting impatiently before giggling with a smirk as Bailey accepted the terms. “Only good enough?” She replied, rubbing the small of Bailey’s back as she leaned into her. “Guess I’ve gotta try and better the plan in my free time. I’m thinking wine and sleeping kids.” Mainly so she’d be able to kiss her without the twins really questioning everything, but also, y’know, for wine. Pulling apart from Bailey, Francesca couldn’t stop the laugh that escaped as both of the twins went to her rather than their own mother. Holding onto both of their hands, she smiled gently down at them, thankful that even though she couldn’t have her own kids, she had two little ones in her life to spoil and love unconditionally. Especially when they show blatant favoritism to the one that never has to be the one to discipline them. “I’d hold your hand but I’m a tiny bit too busy.” She winked, until being pulled slightly to the side as Ava reached out to take hold of Bailey’s hand while refusing to let go of Frankie’s. “Okay, a compromise.” Walking out of the room one by one, as the train they are, Frankie looked over to the other woman. “Looks like you’ve gotta grab the keys and take control, bummer.”

Bailey sighed, shaking her head. “I suppose I can play mom for the night.” She grinned at her own joke, even though she knew it was terrible. She grabbed the keys from the table by the door, and led them out, briefly dropping Ava’s hand to lock the door. As they began to walk, she stole glances over at Francesca. While it may not be the date she had daydreamed about, she had the three people she cared about the most with her, and so it was pretty damn perfect. Although the promise of wine and sleeping kids later also sounded pretty good. “There’s a pizza place a few blocks away, that’s pretty family friendly.” She offered. She rarely went out to eat with the twins, it ended up being too much of a chore, plus, her wallet only allowed it on occasion. As the began to walk, she could feel Ava already begin to drag her feet, and instantly scooped her up, knowing carrying her would be quicker. She looked back at the other two, smiling softly. The evening was warmer than she expected, and it just added to the happy feeling in her stomach. Which was also now accompanied by hunger. She grinned at Frankie. “I hope you’re ready to be so put off me by watching just how much pizza I can consume in a short time.”

[baileywalsh]

francescaharte:

Francesca looked down at her outfit and smiled up to Bailey. “I look… very casual. But thank you.” She winked. “You, however, never let me down. Mom of two where?” Frankie watched as Bailey walked more into the room and she shifted her gaze between her and the twins. “As a stylist, I require a minimum of twenty-four hours a day with the clients and their mom-ager.” She rose her hands almost in surrender, as if her requirements weren’t a bit over the top. “The plan? Didn’t think that far. Was kind of just really into seeing you and not letting you be down about the date. How about we still go out to dinner, somewhere little less fancy than we planned. And I guess we’ll just go on from there based on how the twins are feeling. I don’t want them to not like what we’re doing either Gotta please them too.” Wrapping an arm around Bailey’s shoulders, Frankie shook her head and smiled down to her. “I couldn’t be happier to be able to spend a day out with all three of you. I’d never just put up with you guys.”

Bailey rolled her eyes, even as she felt the blush creep up her cheeks. The compliments were definitely not what she was used to, and she would be lying if she said Frankie wasn’t doing a great job at charming her. “Twenty-four?” She brought her hand up to her mouth, looking as if she was thinking hard. “I think we can agree to those terms.” She nodded, the smirk creeping back onto her face. “That sounds like a good enough plan to me.” She leaned into Francesca, sighing happily. She let herself stay there for a few moments longer, before straightening up again, clapping her hands. “Come on then, munchkins, let’s go get dinner.” Before she could even move to take either of their hands, or pick one up, they both made a beeline to Frankie, causing her to roll her eyes. “Way to play favorites, you guys!” She laughed softly, before pouting. “Now I have no-one to hold my hand.” She complained, grinning as Ava toddled over to her and took her hand, although still being in between the two women. “I’ll take that as a win.” She grinned, before they all made their way out of the apartment.

[baileywalsh]

francescaharte:

“Who said you had to be convinced that I wasn’t an angel? I am most definitely an angel and you just made me say that and ruined it all. It was a secret. Way to go, Bailey. Now I’ve gotta go home and listen to Head Angel chew me out. I had a few more months here and now I’ve gotta go forever. Way to go. Way to go.” Frankie laughed, realizing that long line just went on way too long for it to be something she thought of right on the top of her head. “Sorry, I got way too into that. I’m not an angel, I know I can be convincing, but I’m not. Not Head Angel out there. I’m here for a long time, don’t worry.” Watching Bailey go, Francesca saluted to her, smiling as she walked. “Don’t worry, we’ll each pick up a kid and book it.” With Bailey finally out of sight, she walked over to the two and talked out some nonsense deal about agreeing to get dressed and be on their best behavior, as if they could understand a single thing she was saying. As if they were going to listen, actually. She made her way into their room with both of them and began looking through drawers and the closet, wondering how she should dress them. They weren’t going to a five star restaurant, so super fancy baby clothes were definitely out of the question. “Hm,” she hummed to herself, finally deciding on outfits for the two. She helped the two get ready with little to no complaints. Just about to turn to leave, she saw Bailey at the door and smiled immediately. “They’re the real angels. No fuss at all. Actually, I lied, there was a teeny little bit but it just ended with a bit of persuading that you don’t need to know about, mom.”

“I was about to wonder how you managed to do it with no fuss, fussing is their favourite hobby.” Bailey grinned. “I won’t even ask, it can be your little secrets.” Finally feeling like she could breathe again, she finally took in Francesca. “You look beautiful.” She complimented, the butterflies starting again. She made her way into the room, her attention moving to the twins. “And don’t you two look the most adorable. I think we have found your new stylist, guys.” She joked, glancing back at Frankie. “So, what’s the plan, angel?” Clearly the name was going to stick. “And seriously, any moment you feel like this is too much, we can leave, and you can just go home. I’d totally understand, it is going to be intense and busy and I don’t want you to feel like you have to put up with it.” Now she was the one forgetting that she needed to take a breath, as she rambled on, a line of worry appearing between her brows.

[baileywalsh]

francescaharte:

It was nice to finally be able to go out with Bailey. Like on a real date, to a real restaurant and have real alone time without holding back. No kids to prevent them from doing what they wanted to do. Not that Francesca resented that, or even that she wanted to be away from the twins. It was just going to be a little bit easier is all. Just before preparing for her night out with Bailey, she received a text from the girl. Picking it up, she unlocked her phone and looked at the screen with a tiny sigh. No way their date was going to be called off. Typing away on the screen, she sent a text off and rushed to get dressed.

Fuck a babysitter. I’ll be there in twenty.

Finishing up as fast as she could, while still looking nice enough to go out, Frankie made her way over to Bailey’s. She put the key in the door and walked inside. “I’m home!” She shouted over the laughs of the twins. Leaning down, she said hello to the two of them before walking to where she spotted Bailey and wrapped a single arm around her waist. “So I was thinkin’ family night out. Who needs a babysitter when you have me?” She pulled back and pressed a small, harmless, kiss to the top of her head. “Seriously. Don’t worry about a date, we can work around a babysitter’s schedule. I don’t have plans on going anywhere, so if we have to wait seven years then I’ll take seven years to get ready for our second date. However, I won’t let that ruin our night together. The twins aren’t even a nuisance. I’d love to have them spend the night with us. Plus, we’ll be getting them out of the house. Family nights are so much better. Go get your behind ready and I’ll attempt to fix them up. But if you end up hearing some yelling and suddenly a tiny two year old and running around with no clothes on… not my fault.”

Bailey hadn’t made any move after texting Francesca, instead just watching on at the twins, a sad smile on her face. She loved them more than anything else in the world, a love so deep she never could have dreamt it up. But sometimes she couldn’t help but wonder what her life would be like if she didn’t have them. The thought always pained her, feeling guilty that it would even enter her head, but she sometimes caught herself wishing life could be normal. Before realising that life would never be normal, with or without them, because it just simply didn’t exist. Hearing her phone chime, she felt her eyes prick with tears as she smiled. There really were no boundaries to Frankie’s willingness and patience. Sending off a quick heart emoji, she grinned at her babies. “Frankie’s on her way!” She announced, their faces lighting up as she did. She hadn’t mentioned it previously, hoping to be able to sneak out before they noticed her, not wanting them to get upset.

As she heard the front door open, she stood up from the position she had been crouching in, smiling as the other girl when straight to Ava and Oliver. Her eyes fluttered shut at the kiss, sighing a happy hello. Before she could say more, Frankie began her explanation, causing her expression to fill with amusement. As she finished, Bailey smirked. “Did you even take a breath then?” She joked, before sobering up. “I’m still not convinced you’re not an angel.” She shook her head. “Okay, let’s do it. But when they accidentally start a food fight, we run away and never go back to that place, ‘kay?” She joked once more. “I’ll be as quick as possible.” She promised, turning to go get ready.

Knowing that she had to be at least somewhat practical, she decided to change her outfit from a dress to something with pants, and wedges instead of a heel. That would be easier in case she needed to break into a run. It wouldn’t be the first time. Keeping her make up minimal, and putting her hair up, she smiled at her reflection. Maybe she could be a mom and be herself at the same time. All it took was a little bit of help. Making her way back out, she followed the noise. “Well, the place is still in one piece so that’s a good sign.” She grinned.

[baileywalsh]

After their first date that wasn’t a date, Bailey had felt like she had been on cloud nine. Not much had really changed, except that she snuck a kiss in here and there when no-one was paying attention in class. The two had set up another date, and she had been so excited. She rarely had the opportunity to actually dress up, to make herself feel great, and she was glad she was getting the chance with Francesca. Everything had been all set, she even had gotten her hair done for the first time in who knows how long. The twins were playing happily on her bedroom floor, which she would have to tidy up before she left, and she decided while it was a little early, she had best get ready, while they were quiet. But, as her luck would have it, her babysitter cancelled at the last minute, as soon as she had sat down, to do her make up. Honestly, she felt like crying. She didn’t really want to try anyone else, she needed more time to be able to screen a babysitter. Biting her lip, she took a deep breath, firing off a text to Frankie.

Babysitter cancelled. Going to have to call it off for tonight  😔 😔

[baileywalsh]

francescaharte:

“Getting to see you guys, duh. C’mon, win-win situation here. I mean, not that I honestly want to do that, I’d rather die because I can literally already feel myself gasping for air and my throat being super dry and burning and it just seems like the wor–,” Frankie cut herself off. Looking to Bailey, she smiled innocently and shook her head at herself. “Not the point. But if I had to, it’s worth it and I’d do it a million times back. The calves are just a nice bonus. You guys are definitely the prize.” Tightening her hold on the girl, Francesca close her eyes and leaned her head onto Bailey’s with a content sigh. “I came here tonight to have dinner and this is definitely better. Can’t believe you fell for my amazing charm.”

Bailey simply smiled at the other girl. She just about managed to stop herself from thanking Francesca again, not wanting to go too overboard with the gratitude she felt for her. A warmth spread through her as the two embraced. She snorted, shaking her head. “How could anyone not fall for your charm, you are clearly just irresistible.” She sounded as if she was joking, but truly meaning it. She was smitten from the first moment they had a chance to actually interact, unable to stop the emotions she felt for her. She felt herself relax further, her eyes drifting to the screen in front of them. While she was watching the pictures, she wasn’t actually taking any of it in. She couldn’t wipe the smile off her face. 

[baileywalsh]

francescaharte:

Frankie shrugged and chuckled. “It’s not too bad. I mean, I can already feel the shin splints that I would have for maybe the rest of my life, but my calves would look fabulous. Imagine them in heels rather than just a normal every day life. Wow, you know what? You guys are cool and all but my calves might be more of a reason to do it. Seeing you and the twins would definitely just be like… an extra reward that clearly doesn’t mean much.” She joked, knowing that even just now, knowing them for a short amount of time, nothing could even touch how happy she’d be to be able to see them. “Oh, cool, nice. By the way, when we’re, y’know, in that past and all… Mind if we stop by class and tell past me to study for that math test and to actually go to class the day of the test. Or like, if you feel like going back a little bit more, let’s just make sure math was never created.” Watching Bailey get up just to fall back down, she laughed quietly until softening and biting her lip. She wasn’t ready to tell Bailey the truth yet. Not when she could really see their relationship getting somewhere. They hadn’t had any other time like this together expect for tonight. It was still the early stages. If Francesca told her the truth about not being able to carry any children, who knew how she was going to take it? Frankie wasn’t ready for her to run just yet. Letting out a tiny hum of laughter, trying to keep a smile on her face despite the feeling she had due to holding back her health, she wrapped her arm around Bailey’s shoulders again. “They’re a handful already. I think maybe fifty years until another.”

Giggling, Bailey agreed. "Yeah exercise has it's perks, but oh my God at what cost?" She teased. Not that she had any time for it at the moment, she spent most of her free time running around after the twins, which was more than enough for her. "See, this is why you're the smart one, we could ace all our classes and graduate early, even better." She grinned. She was glad she was in college, but she knew life would be so much easier once she graduated and could actually afford to have more of a life. "You know, fifty years sounds good to me." She leaned into Frankie, sighing happily. Everything seemed to be going well in her life and she couldn't be any happier at the present moment.

[baileywalsh]

francescaharte:

Frankie shrugged and smiled softly. “I’d do it twice if I needed to. Anything to see you guys. I’d all be in the best shape, so bring it on, give it all you’ve got.” She wasn’t sure if that sounded too clingy, but it was most definitely the truth. The time she took out of the day to spend with Bailey and the twins was more than she’d put into anything in her life. Having to do something as wild as that would never make her stop coming here. They were the best things in her life at the moment and nothing could ruin that. It was actually, somehow, seeming to get even better. Clearly Bailey had returned the feelings, which made spending time with them even better. It seemed impossible before. Francesca sighed contently as the girl pulled back from the kiss, looking at her with soft eyes. “You’re so right, let me just go back in time right now and tell past me to get it together and kiss you a long time ago. What was up with past us, right? We could be married with a million kids at this point.”

There was no doubt that the density of Bailey’s feelings were mirrored in Frankie, and it made her feel even happier to know. She wasn’t feeling too much too quick, because she wasn’t racing ahead of Francesca. “That’s a lot of running, just the thought of it is making me tired.” Bailey huffed out. Giggling, she nodded in agreement. “Great idea, I’ll just go get the time machine, we can get this fixed as soon as possible.” She made a move to get off the couch, before falling back down with an oomph. “Only if you’re the one popping out a million kids because my body needs at least another three years rest after those two.” She gestured towards the bedroom, a loving smile on her face.

[baileywalsh]

francescaharte:

“I’d be pretty insane and very self centered if I didn’t understand. They’re your kids. You could tell me I have to run ten miles every time before I see them and I would oblige because that’s not my call, they’re not my kids to dictate what happens around them or what needs to happen in order to fit your standards. Y’know? I mean, don’t get any ideas, the only exercise I will ever get is walking from my place to here. But that kind of destroys what I just said, huh? Okay, go ahead, get ideas. I’ll do it if you want me to.” Frankie joked, letting her arm wrap comfortably around Bailey as she relaxed once again. “I am the more fun one, right? I’m gonna get that made into a magnet and put it right on my fridge. The fun one.” Feeling the kiss on her cheek, she bit back a small smile and nodded. “I’d say that’s fine. I mean, a little risky.” She said, until she noticed Bailey inching herself closer, their lips almost touching. “Oh, this is definitely okay.” Reaching up, Francesca put a hand on the back of the girl’s neck and pulled her in closer as their lips finally attached, kissing her back.

Laughing, Bailey grinned. “Oh I am so going to make you do that now and there’s nothing you can do about it because it was your suggestion!” Of course, she would never do anything like that. The fact that Frankie wanted to come around, wanted to give her the time of day, even with her children, was more than enough for her. She couldn’t imagine how intense it must be to be her friend, never mind dating her, with such responsibilities. Smiling into the kiss, she closed her eyes and just let the feeling of happiness wash over her. “We definitely wasted too much time not doing this.” She joked as she moved back.

[baileywalsh]

francescaharte:

Although this position was going to take a bit of time to get used to, Frankie knew it was nothing to do with Bailey and all to do with the situation itself. She hadn’t really been with someone in such a long time that being this close felt a bit strange but she was absolutely sure that soon enough, she won’t be able to get enough of the other girl and having little to no space between them. But in this moment, she was enjoying it even though it was unfamiliar. Just as her body was slowly getting comfortable in the position, Bailey pulled back to look at her, leaving Frankie a bit confused as to what she was about to say and why it was going to be so important that they’d need to look face to face. Hearing what was on her mind, Francesca nodding eagerly, completely understanding where she was coming from. “Hey, no, yeah, you got it. Don’t stress out about that. I get what you’re trying to say, I’m sure a ton of mothers do the same. You want what’s best for your children and, as much as we won’t ever want to say this, we don’t know how long such an… intimate thing will last.” She didn’t want to say them as an item, because in some cases that could very well mean friendship. But friends come and go without affect on children. Having a boyfriend or girlfriend and being able to treat them completely different could definitely have some harm on kids and their attachment to the other person. “When we’re around them, as well as other people, we’ll just act like we normally do, it’s okay. When we’re alone, we’ll do what we want. How’s that?” She winked, trying to let Bailey know that everything was okay and her feelings were definitely valid and she was absolutely right.

Bailey felt her body relax once more, letting out the breath she had been holding. “Thank you for understanding.” She breathed softly. This was all new territory for her and she had no idea how to navigate it, worried that she could set off a land mine with a single misstep. “Not that they would care anyway, half the time they prefer you to me because you’re the more fun one.” She let herself joke back. She knew her children loved her, but she also knew that their brains weren’t fully equipped to grasp that sometimes she didn’t let them do things because it was to keep them safe and happy. That and she tried to make them eat yucky vegetables. “Just so I’m clear, so long as no one else is around, I’m allowed to do this?” She questioned, smirking as she pressed a kiss to Frankie’s cheek. “How about this?” She murmured, moving her lips so they were hovering over the other woman’s, before softly closing the gap.

[baileywalsh]

francescaharte:

Frankie’s eyebrows dramatically raised as she looked down to their feet and then eyed the girl all the way back up. “I mean… If you want to make yourself feel better, then sure. Not much of a difference at all.” She smirked down to her and winked, only to be taken by surprise by their second quick kiss. She was a bit at a loss for words at the confession, not really expecting the kiss to have been more than a spur of the moment thing. Admitting they both had some kind of feelings, considering the dates, and then Bailey seeing Francesca with her kids, the kiss wasn’t really out of the ordinary. But it was so nice to hear that all night long, everything she was feeling herself, the other woman was as well. The night couldn’t go any better than this. Biting her lip, Frankie slowly followed her and sat down beside her, wrapping an arm around Bailey’s shoulders, pulling her in a little closer. “I’m glad I could deliver,” she whispered, replying to Bailey’s feelings about their kiss. “And if it’s worth mentioning,” Frankie paused. She leaned in to her ear and smiled, pressing a tiny kiss right by it. “I’ve been thinking about doing it a lot too.”

Bailey felt a shiver make it’s way down her spine at the kiss. It was such a small action, but it was one that made her smile like a mad-woman. She felt herself relax into Frankie, just enjoying the feeling of the two of them being there, enjoying the feeling of not being alone. This only lasted a short while, before her mind started drifting to the practicalities of the two of them. While the babies may only be young, she knew it could be reckless to let them see the two of them like this so quickly. While she had high hopes that this would not be over quickly, she didn’t want to let them see until she was certain there was a long future. Biting her lip, she sat up a little more, turning to face Francesca. “I think, I think we need to be careful around the twins.” She confessed, worried that she would hurt her feelings. “I don’t want anything to change regarding you and them, though.” She reassured, making sure that Frankie knew that she wanted her to be so close to them. “Just, maybe no PDA in front of them, or mentioning that anything is different. For now.” She clarified, her lip very close to being shredded by her upper teeth.