im just a kid

[Pheonix791989]

ok i decided to put the next part up so here it is

 

Rob gently put rav in the bed. He was fuming, beyond pissed. He needed to get out and clear his head. He rung his mom.

"Hey mom."

"Robert! Whats wrong?"

"nothing, there's just been a change of plans. I'm comming to pick up the kids."

"Are you sure everythings fine?"

"I'm sure mom."

"ok then, see you soon."

Rob went and got the kids. He checked in on them after exchanging a few words of greatings towards his parents.

"Fribby and Sarah are asleep, Mel just wont sleep though. I dont kow whats gotten into her."

Rob nodded

"Its alright mom. She wont sleep unless im there. I dont understand it though."

"Its easy. You were the one person that she loves. when you have a childs love you have everything. even though you got signed to your band, singing group, what ever, no matter how many fans you have, you will always have mels love."

Rob nodded as he went into the room and picked up a squirming mel. she girgeled happily.

"daddy!"

she squealed. repeating her first and only word. Rob bounced her in his arms.

"Hey lil monkey. you miss me?"

"daddy!"

she squealed again. his mom was right. Rob kissed her on the top of her dark hair. He put her in the carrier and took her out to the car. He then got sarah and fribby, who were still sleeping. He drove back home. Rav was still asleep upstairs so he put sarah and fribby to bed. He held mel in his arms. He spread a blanket out on the living room floor where he put Mel down on her stomache. Rob laid down on his side as Mel crawled up to him and climbed up next to him.

"go to sleep you monkey."

He muttered as he pulled a pillow down from the couch. soon after Mel fell asleep, Rob drifted off right after her.

 

Rav woke up the next morning. Her head was splitting like a chord of wood. She clambered out of bed and went to the medecine cabinet. she pulled out the tylenol for her headache. she padded out of teh bed room and then across the hall to check on Fribby and the twins out of habit. 'rob must have goten them' she thought as fribby and sarah were still sleeping. She saw that Mel was absent from her crib and figured that Rob must have had her. Rob wasnt in the living room or in his office. Rav wondered where he could be. It wasnt like him to dissapear and not say anything. Yawning, she walked into the kitchen and opened up teh orange juice and poured herself a glass. The door opened up and Rav looked over in its direction. Rob carried Mel in one arm while he had a couple of bags of groceries in the other. Rob set the groceries down on the counter with mel.

"Morning rob."

"Morning."

Rob said curtly, not forgetting about what had happened last night. He pulled his hat off of his head and set it down. Mel automatically picked it up.

"i got to go out and do stuff today. I'm gonna take mel with me."

Rob said. Rav felt like his voice was distant.

"alright. just dont forget her daipers."

Rav said softly. Rob muttered something incohearent as he began to put up some of the boxes of food. rav sipped at the orange juice.

"So what are you planing on doing today since your off and no classes?"

Rav said as her husbands back was turned.

"goo."

Mel said as she picked up a can and tossed it. Rob caught it like it was nothing. He chuckeled.

"thats right goo."

Rob chuckeled as he continued to put up the cans.

"goo?"

Rav asked with an uncomprehending look on her face. Rob shrugged as he picked up Mel once more and his hat. He turned around and went off towards the back room to get more daipers to put in the daiper bag. Rav watched her youngest daughter crawl across the counter before Rob came back in and picked Mel up.

"I'm working late shift today."

Rav said softly.

"I havent forgotten dont worry about it."

Rob said in his curt voice. Mel raised her head up towards him.

"daddy."

she said again. Robs face softened as he looked at Mels brown eyes. He gave an exasperated sigh and shut the door. 'maybe he just drank too much' Rav said to herself. she tried to rationalize what might be bugging him. She heard Fribby's soft growl comming from the doorway. She picked up her son and asked him if he wanted breakfast. She pulled out a bunch of frozen tatertots and heated up the oven. 'What could it be?' she wondered as she replayed the nights events in her mind. all she could remember was talking with chester and then getting drunk..... Rav shook her head. She was being stupid. He couldnt know about what she and chester talked about. 'what did happen after my third beer?' she wondered as she put the potatoes in the oven.

[misspiggy]

its the prequel to foxx's story!! THAT"S AWESOME!!

[Friðbjörn]

I know how it ended and all, but I'm kinda excited to see how Rob initially reacts to this

 

nice update

[Pheonix791989]

who said anything about a prequal to any story? this is just the childhood that we knew about but never really heard of. but if that its a prequal to all the stories of the family

[Ravynlee]

Damn straight.

 

I'm with Viking on this one - even though we know where it goes (glimpsing into the future) I'm still waiting anxiously to see how Rob reacts - and everyone else for that matter, when word eventually gets out about the affair. I'm also more interested to see when it happens, will the fallout occur before she finds out she's up the stick (preggers) then again when she finds out or will it all come to a crux in the delivery ward when they look at the little bundle of screaming joy that is Fox and go, 'Wait up a sec... something's not right here...'

Haha.

Can't wait. Rob's reaction so far is what I'd expect from him. He looks mean but I don't take him as the confrontational type (unlike me for the most part). He's probably the type to sit back and let it build up and build up til he snaps and climbs a clock tower or something... but he'll stick around regardless for the sole purpose of his kids. Gotta respect that. Aww.

Beautiful...

Now... wanting more as always! *gets hyper like Joe and 'Fribby' on sugar rush*

-Rav

[Greyfoxx]

mum, i am NOT a screaming bundle of JOY, i'm a screaming bundle of EVIL!!!! and so THATS why i like to scream....OH!

GREAT UPDATES SIS!!!

[Pheonix791989]

evil is a better word then joy. thanks fox.

[Ravynlee]

Come on Mel, where's the update?!? *starts hyperventilating*

Please? Please! PLEASE?!

*big sad puppy dog eyes*

[Jelly]

i'm soooooooo late againnnnnn ...i love ittt like always lol

[Greyfoxx]

i know!!! *hands mum a paper bag* breathe mum!!!

More sis MORE!

[Pheonix791989]

im workin on it!! chill dudes. i'll have more up by tomorrow

[Pheonix791989]

Rob sat Mel down in the sand before spreading out a blanket and putting her on it. It was

pretty quiet for the morning. It was how he liked things. But even for ten am, the

california heat was setting in durring this late may day. This was one of Rob's favorite

places to come. It was a secluded area, not to many people knew about it so it was always

quiet and it allowed him time to think. Mel looked up at him from the position she held in

the sand. A smile graced his natural frown. He peeled his shirt off before kicking his

shoes off and laying watching his youngest play in the sand. As he watched Mel, he

continued to think. It was somethign that almost knotted his stomache as he thought about

it. After all he did for her, putting in hours after hours in that shit hole of a coffee shop to

pay the bills and keep food on the table, she found comfort in another mans arms. It was

almost down right insulting. Back in High school where he first met her, he dated a girl

named susan. but what was suposed to be shameless flirting turned in to a catastrophe of

sorts. Rav getting pregnant and then susan leaving him for another guy, he couldnt seem

to cut a break. Rob shook his head as he finally noticed mel was trying to burry him in the

sand. It'd be her problem to deal with, he decided. Rob then sighed as Mel started

giggeling. He'd have to face this problem sooner or later, but right now, he just wanted to

clear his head. Rob felt so confused. He was on the verge of the greatest thing that could

ever happen to him and he would be able to do something he loved the most, but, his

heart felt like it was being ripped apart from Rav's betrayal. Did he mean anything to her

or was he just the father of her kids. Could it have been something that he did or didnt

do? He couldnt remember the last time since the twins were born that they went to bed

together. One of them if not both were always up taking care of them. They learned with

Fribby that babies were time consuming, but what could have drove rav to this particular

decision. Rob sighed, he was thinking too much again.

"Come on monkey, lets go for a walk."

Rob put his hat on and put mel on his shoulders. She grabbed onto his head tightly. Some

of the few people at the beach looked on with amazement to see a tall burly guy with kid.

his friends always chastized him about being a giant teddy bear. But most of the time he

didnt care about them and what they said, it was all just fun and jokes. Rob walked with

mel on his shoulders down the beach.

[Greyfoxx]

wow, that was good....as normal POST MORE!

[Pheonix791989]

i cant post more im in school damn it. just take a chill fox.

[Greyfoxx]

i cant, i'm bored and u should be posting more!

[Pheonix791989]

shut up you damn fox

[Greyfoxx]

i like being a fox thanks! oh, and check out my update!!! *evil smile*

[Ravynlee]

Oh god that was so sweet! My heart's breaking that his heart's breaking cause I had a broken heart to begin with! Oh the tragedy!

But of course I'm loving it... I waited up til 3:00am just to see if you'd update before I went to bed, and I wasn't disapointed! Thanks!

And yeah... as Fox said. Repeat that. Please.

*flying sumo tackle bear hugs... with a cherry on top*

0_o

-Rav

[Pheonix791989]

thanks rav. your the ever so sweet mum. now if only youd update n_n

[Ravynlee]

Yeah... well... later... see what I can conjure in my head in the meantime.

Enjoy the "snapshots" between now and then, eh? XD

Gotta sleep now... work later... *yawn*

Nitey-nite,

-Your poor sweet sleep-deprived and bug-eyed mum, erm, "mom." XD

[Greyfoxx]

awww, mum is sleep-deprived! poor thing!

[Pheonix791989]

I ment for this to be up yesterday. but I got called to the principals office for cursing, fighting. then I got suspension for insubordination and ensuing a riot. then four days detention for calling the assistant principal a communist bastard of a jackass. then today i got kicked off teh computer in the library cuz another person had to use it and the floppy drive was the only one that worked. so with out further ado, here it is.

 

It was right after lunch, Robs stomache was full and the warmth of the sun made him drowsey. he laid down on the blanket as the cool breeze blew over the sand. He fel asleep with mel playing in the sand next to him. after about five minutes, Rob's eyes snapped open at the sound of mel's scream. She was bawling her eyes out as a crap had attatched its self to her hand. Rob jumped up and pried the crab off of her hand. With a quick move, he chucked the crab back into the ocean. He turned her tiny hand over and over in his hand, checking for scratches or broken bones. Mel hiccuped and sniffed as Rob kissed it.

"Feel better?"

Mel squealed happily again as she jumped up in his arms. Rob chuckeled as he then gathered up the beach stuff and put it back in the bag. After putting the stuff in the car, Rob pulled mel up onto his tanned shoulders and walked with her down the pier that seperated a bunch of shops from the beach. He could just hear the lecture in his ears from rav about being an irresponsible parent and falling asleep when he should have been keeping a closer eye on his daughter. Frankly he didnt give a damn. She didnt have any room to call him irresponsible.

 

Dinner that night was a pretty tense. the only sounds that animated the couple was the sound of the cutlery scrapping the plates. Rav stood up silently and put the dishes in the sink as she then went to get her work uniform on. Rob cleared the rest of the table and wondered if he should have said something to her. Rob quickly checked on the twins and Fribby in the living room before he set to do dishes. As Rav was leaving, she said she loved him and would see him when she got home. Once again it felt like robs heart was being ripped apart from the inside out. He tried to return her sentiments with as much sincerity as he could muster. The door closed and Rob turned to the pile of dishes that faced him. This time the doorbell rang. Rob sighed, thinking Rav must have forgotten her keys, he dropped the plate back in the sink and went to dry his hands before answering the door. As he opened the door, it was his friend Mike V. One of the guys he knew through the band playing at various clubs, Mike V was a regular to visit the band.

"Hey Mike V!"

"Yo Rob! its been a while."

The two men greeted eachother before Rob let him in.

"I heard your band got signed. I wanted to offer my personal congrats. this is awesome dude."

"yeah......."

Rob muttered half-heartedly as Mike V sat down on the couch. Fribby crawled away from his as fast as his legs would go.

"Wow, you got quite a brood here. I cant say much, I got two little girls myself."

Mike V smiled down at one of the twins that came crawling up to him. Mike V could tell that something was up with rob. Rob was his best friend after all, so how could he not know? After a few moments of silence with the power rangers playing on the TV, mike v finally asked about rob.

"i'm alright its just..."

Rob then explained to his friend about what had happened. Mike V was in disbelief. he just shook his head soundlessly.

"dude have you said anything to her about it?"

Mike V asked. Rob shook his head.

"You have to talk to her about it. Maybe it was just a misunderstanding or something, just dont leave it for too long or it could be a serious problem."

Rob nodded. Mike made it sound so easy to do. But for him it would be hard as hell. mike said he had to catch a plane to a skateboarding demo out in Iowa and that he just wanted to drop by to see his best friend before he left.

"dont worry dude. Things could be worse."

"Like how?"

"you could have had to raise them by yourself from day one."

Mike had a point, rob decided. He waved his friend off and the returned to the dishes. As rob was up to his arms in suds, he got a sudden idea. if they did do what he thought they did, theres no way in hell that they'd use a condom and so she'd probably get pregnant. If so, thats when he'd deal with it, not a moment before.

 

Rob was falling asleep by the time Rav got home. He returned her greeting with more venom then he truly intended. Rav gave him a cold look before heading off to bed. Rob muttered something about some work for a class andshook his head as he took his recumbant position on the couch downstairs in his 'office'. He stared up at the ceiling of his office. He was confused beyond belief right about now. Rob sighed and leaned his head back before unconciousness over took him. The next few days consisteded of him getting up, checking on the twins and fribby, eating something, working on his classes, eating lunch, doing some more school work, going to work, comming home and then depending on teh day, playing drums or doing more school work before going to bed once more so the day could repeat all over again. Rob started the process again. He went upstairs and checked on the twins and fribby. Mel squealed happily as she made an attempt to stand. It was one thing about the morning that rob actualy looked forward to. With his mom's voice ringing in his ears, Rob kissed his youngest born on the top of the head as he took her hands and helped her stand up strait. With her tiny feet ontop of his, he walked with her around the room. Her happy squeals woke fribby and Sarah. Fribby growled good morning at rob, who hugged his son. Rob picked sarah up and placed her in the play pen after giving his middle daughter a kiss on the top of her head. Rob then headed into the kitchen where rav looked like shit. She muttered something about not feeling well and she had to call in sick from work. Rob nodded as if he was listening. Rob went back down stairs and started to scratch away with his pen on a note pad. He held his head in his hands as he tried to make some sense of the book that he was reading. Rob gave a frustrated growl as he scratched out a row of numbers and rewrote the original problem he was working with. time seemed to drag on its heels as he then started on a new problem in his book. Rob scratched out another row. This would have been much easier if he could have had someone teaching him rather then teaching himself. After the fifth time of scratching out yet another row of numbers, rob stood up exasperated and walked over to the CD player. After pushing a couple of buttons, his idol, Phil Collins, came over the speakers and soon had a calming effect on his nerves. Rob took a deep breath and slowly went over a rythem that he played often on the drums when ever he had much on his mind. The familiar beat rang in his ears like a heart beat, almost as intoxicating as a drug. Around lunch time, rob got a phone call from Mike who was in the studio again.

"Dude, whats up?"

"not too much mikey boy. whats up?"

'Think you can come in when your done with your shift? we got some new stuff for ya."

"aww dude! thats like so sweet. I gotta like get the kids when im done with my shift though, Rav's not feeling too good."

"Too bad. The twins and fribby are always welcome to hang with us."

"Thats what I was like afraid of."

"Come on man, your family, so that makes them family too."

"You guys are like the worst influence on them. I swear Joe's like gonna corrupt them or something. Chesters like the last person I'd want near them."

"Harsh dude. but you sound a bit down. wanna tell me whats wrong?"

"Naw....its all good. But I'll like be there when I can."

"Peace out."

"see ya."

Rob put the phone down back into its reciever. He checked on rav, who was asleep on the couch, looking slightly pale. He then checked on Fribby and the twins, in the play pen. Fribby was playing with sarah and Mel was sleeping through all the ruckus that they were making as they played around her. Rob's frown seemed to lighten up a little as he marveled at how she could sleep through just about anything. She was just like him in so many ways, it had him in awe. Rob turned the shower on as hot as he could stand it. He stripped down and stepped under the pounding monsoon. He prefered to have it at a speed at which paint could have been stripped off, but hed deal with this.

[Friðbjörn]

wow I missed quite a few updates for the two days I was sick...

 

nice work Mel

and woah what happened at school?

 

it gets to me in a more special way now I think, cause I have this 2nd cousin or w/e they're called that's like 9 months old, she's such a fun kid

[Pheonix791989]

i was got for cusin at this girl who was bitchin at me for stepping in front of her and I didnt take it lying down. then in the assistant principals office, she hit me in the chest and I slugged her across the face. The AP called that ensuing a riot and I called him a jerk off. then when he gave me the suspension and then let the other girl off free, I called him a communist bastard that needed to get his head out of his ass. that got me the detention too. ive been a busy kid. the funny part is my dad chewed him out so now no suspension. n_n

[Friðbjörn]

well I dunno about the communist part (lol) but that guy sounds like a jackoff...and so does that girl