Bite or Be Bitten

Odette Olson.28. Bartender. Taken by the hottest firefighter alive. Proud mama and sister.

[skylargrxy]

odette was supposed to come over, and skylar had finally managed to get the twins to sleep. they were only a couple of months old and didn’t do much yet, but it was too cold outside for skylar to take them out in their stroller to go see odette, which was why she had asked her best friend to come over instead. she’d asked her to text when she arrived so the babies wouldn’t wake up from the doorbell. when she saw the message, she opened the door, only to find her best friend and her goddaughter there. “hi,” she said excitedly, then softened immediately. “and hello, millie,” she added in a high-pitched voice. “you’re growing so fast, hi babygirl.” @xodettexolsonx

[xodettexolsonx]

Odette slipped inside carefully, one hand already reaching back to ease the door closed behind her. Millie was balanced on her hip, bundled up and very much awake, her little fingers already reaching toward anything within sight.

“Hey,” Odette said softly, smiling the moment she saw Skylar. “We made it without waking the whole building, so I’m calling that a win.”

At Skylar’s voice, Millie perked up immediately, eyes lighting up as she let out a quiet but enthusiastic little sound, waving one mittened hand in her direction. Odette laughed under her breath, gently catching her wrist before she could start flailing.

“Yep, that’s your goddaughter,” she said fondly. “Growing way too fast and fully convinced everyone exists solely to say hi to her.”

She leaned down slightly so Millie was closer to Skylar’s eye level, keeping her voice soft. “Can you say hi?” she prompted gently, earning something that was almost a word and a very proud grin.

Odette glanced toward the hallway, instinctively lowering her voice even more. “The twins asleep?” she asked. “Because I can absolutely bribe her with snacks and whispers if we need to stay quiet.”

Her gaze softened as she looked back at Skylar. “I missed you.”

[xodettexolsonx]

Odette sat sideways on the couch, one leg tucked under her as she scrolled aimlessly on her phone, the TV on purely for background noise. It was the kind of comfortable silence that only worked with family—the kind where no one felt the need to fill every second with words.

She glanced over at her brother, then back at the screen, lips twitching into a smile.

“So,” she started casually, dragging the word out. “How long were you planning on sitting there before you admitted you’re bored too?”

She shifted, nudging him lightly with her foot. “Because if this is one of those ‘I’m fine just existing’ moods, I need a warning. I was fully prepared to complain about my entire week.”

Her phone finally dropped into her lap as she turned toward him, expression easy, curious. “What’s new with you, huh? And don’t say ‘nothing.’ That’s illegal in sibling conversations.”

@isakvaltersen03

[xodettexolsonx]

Odette was half-sitting, half-sprawled on the living room floor, surrounded by a small explosion of toys—stacking cups, a stuffed animal missing one eye, and a picture book that had been “read” upside down at least three times already. Their toddler sat in her lap, determinedly trying to shove a sippy cup into a stuffed bear’s mouth like it was the most important mission in the world.

“No, Millie,” she laughed softly, guiding the cup back. “That’s not how it works. Trust me, he’s not even thirsty.”

The kid responded by immediately ignoring her and toddling off toward the couch, tiny feet pattering against the floor. Odette sighed in mock defeat, leaning back on her hands and glancing up just in time to catch sight of Jesse nearby.

“She gets that from you, you know,” she teased, a grin tugging at her lips. “Absolutely zero respect for instructions.”

A moment later, the toddler turned back around, arms raised in that universal pick me up right now gesture, and Odette scooped her up without hesitation, pressing a kiss to her messy hair. Her gaze flicked back to Jesse, softer now.

“Okay,” she said quietly, smiling. “Admit it. We kinda made the cutest human ever.”

@jesse--carter

[jesse--carter]

Jesse stood there, a soft smile playing at the corners of his mouth as he looked at Millie, cradled gently in Odette’s arms. "Guilty as charged." His heart swelled with an overwhelming sense of pride, watching the two most important people in his life share a moment of pure joy. He didn't need to say anything to convey how content he was; the warmth in his eyes and the way he stood close to them said it all. He was happy, deeply happy. The world outside of this little circle felt far away, and in that moment, Jesse couldn't ask for anything more.

Jesse gently reached out, his finger lightly grazing Millie's soft cheek. His gaze softened as he studied her face, a tender smile tugging at his lips. "I can see some of my features… and some of yours," he murmured, his voice full of awe and love. He traced the curve of her cheek with the slightest touch, as if trying to memorise every detail. His heart swelled with the overwhelming realization that she was a perfect blend of both him and Odette.

[xodettexolsonx]

Odettes heart swelled with pride as Jesse looked at their daughter and thought she was the perfect blend of them; she had to agree. " You wanna hold he babe? "She offered, holding the newborn up to her boyfriend so he could say a real hello to his daughter. She couldn't be happier or prouder right now. The man of her dreams, love of her life, and her, had just made the most beautiful, healthy, perfect child she could imagine, and they were a family, along with Isak...life was just so perfect now, it was everything Odette always wanted but never thought she would have.

[xlucasxaxgrayx]

"I'm doing great my dear little pumpkin" He said playfully and patted her head teasingly when he pulled away from a great long tight hug. "I just busted out of jail and need a place to hide" he kept on joking, giving her a friendly wink.

[skylargrxy]

as he patted her head, the girl groaned, pulling away from his hug. "i'm not a dog, don't pat my head," she huffed, crossing her arms. "you know i don't like that." she said childishly. "and i know you didn’t bust out of jail," she added with a smirk. "mom would’ve found you and smacked you. don’t even get me started on what grandma would’ve done." she chuckled, shaking her head. "come inside," she said, stepping aside. "but don't pat my head again, or i swear i'll call mom." her tone was childish, but the warning was real.

[odettebitesthedust]

Odette smiled widely at the sight of her best friend walking in and although she wasn't the sappy type, when seeing Sky tear up, she started tearing up too"I'm...I'm amazing... I mean..everything hurts, my body is sore in places i didn't know could be sore...but she is perfect, she perfectly healthy and, ten fingers, ten toes..things couldn't be better" Odette expressed happily" How about you Sky, you already crying boo" she couldn't help it, she had to make fun of her too, even tho she was tearing up as well herself.

[skylargrxy]

skylar had always loved babies, and she could still remember the day odette told her she was pregnant—she had cried then, and now she was crying again. she was overwhelmed with happiness, seeing her best friend with her baby. "yeah, i heard that happens," she said softly, her voice thick with emotion. "you did amazing, i'm so happy everything went great." a warm smile tugged at the corners of her lips, though it wavered slightly as more tears spilled down her cheeks. "of course i'm crying, my best friend just had a baby, and you called me auntie sky," she mused, her voice breaking as she wiped at her tears with the sleeve of her sweater. "this is the best day ever." she took a shaky breath, trying to compose herself before looking at odette with hopeful eyes. "can i see her?"

[xodettexolsonx]

" That's because you are Auntie Sky," Odette said and smiled softly at Skylar. "In fact, Jesse and I wanted to ask you if you'd be her godmother," Odette said glancing over at Sky to see her reaction to her request. She figured she might cry even more unless she didn't like the idea of course, but Odette would not take it badly if Sky said no, it was a big responsibility to be a godmother, it wasn't for everyone.

[odettebitesthedust]

It was hard to believe that 24 hours ago, Odette had given birth to a baby girl, her babby girl, the most gorgeous and precious living being on earth. She and Isak had agred that ISak wouldnt be there when she gave birth, but he'd come the next day to meet his niece. And just as Millie Rose had woekn up and been brought into her mothers arms, in Walked ISak as if on cue.

"HEllloooo brother" Odette said with a wide smile once she saw ISak enter the door" Look who'se here Millie, it's uncle Isak"

@isakvaltersen03

[jesse--carter]

Jesse watched with a soft, exhausted smile as Odette cradled their daughter, Millie Rose Carter, in her arms. He could see the transformation in her—the way her entire expression softened, the pain and exhaustion from the last 17 hours melting away as she gazed at their newborn. The smile that spread across Odette's face was like a light breaking through the storm of emotions she had been dealing with. Seeing her hold their daughter, he couldn’t help but feel a deep sense of awe.

As Jesse stood there, watching Odette gently rock Millie in her arms, a wave of realization washed over him. This—this tiny, perfect little person—was their daughter, and he knew, with absolute certainty, that this was what he wanted. He had imagined moments like this, but now that it was real, he couldn’t help but feel a deep, overwhelming sense of love and purpose, knowing he was ready for whatever came next with his new family.

"I said you're the most incredible woman that I have ever met, and I’m so lucky to have you as the mother of our little girl."

[xodettexolsonx]

" You're dad is such a kiss ass Millie" Odette teased playfully, but deep down she was deeply touched by his words, all of his compliments touched her, every single time." You're just saying that because you want to hold her, but you're never getting her, never ever" Odette playfully went on, wanting a banter with her boyfriend. But then she stopped to take a look at Jesse and her smile softened even more than before. He looked proud, happy...at peace...he seemed...very satisfied with the way life was right now, with this little creature in his girlfriend's arms and him just standing there looking at them. He seemed very happy with that, and that made her also extremely happy.