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gender reveal — DREW STARKEY

authors note thank you lovies for all the love and support on all my recent posts. we finally have the gender reveal for starkey #2 and this was such a cute fic to write. i’ve watched gender reveals on social media and it gave me inspiration.

summary the starkey household holds their gender reveal party for their second baby.

warnings drinking, tears, excitement and a wholesome content

"Tatum are you excited to find out what your gender your sibling's gonna be?" Madelyn inquired, taking a seat next to Tatum on the table with two cupcakes in her hand and handing her the other.

"Very excited!" Tatum grinned before taking a mouthful of the cupcake, saying, "Thank you for the cupcake," her face packed with cupcake.

“You are too cute!” Madelyn laughs, tickling Tatum’s side.

Today is the Starkey’s number two's gender reveal party. Drew, you, and everyone else have been looking forward to this day since you announced it on New Year's Eve. Family and friends have gathered to find out the gender of your second child.

Something Drew and you didn't do for Tatum's gender reveal was have the guests dress in pink or blue, depending on what they think or want the gender to be. Madelyn hosted Tatum's party in her home and did an amazing job with everything. Drew and you are hosting at your place this time.

Drew and you have had a few conversations on what you think the gender is. You think it’s a boy by the way you are carrying and Drew is hoping for another girl. No matter what you will love your baby.

Tatum has been talking non stop about her new sibling. She gives your growing belly a kiss every morning and night, it warms your heart seeing her be so gentle. Tatum has said she doesn’t care about what the gender is and that came to a shock to Drew and you.

Drew’s brother, Lo, wanted to make a short film on the party. Drew and you thought this will be good for you to look back on when the kids are older and they get to see what it was like.

There’s a beautiful pink and blue balloon arch with a white back drop for plenty of pictures, games for adults and kids to play, and plenty of snacks, drinks, and food.

Everyone has said wonderful things about the theme. Drew and you did a lot going back and forth with the theme. Glad you two chose this theme.

You were in the kitchen with a three chocolate covered strawberries. You’ve been craving fruits since you started your pregnancy. Even before you got pregnant you would have fruits but you are constantly craving them.

Tatum and Madelyn were sitting on the high chairs eating their cupcakes. You watched them from the other side of the island laughing at Tatum stuffing her face with the cupcake.

"So how are you feeling about this pregnancy?" Melissa, your older sister, inquired, leaning against the counter as you bit into your chocolate strawberry.

"Feeling pretty good overall, I'm still thinking it's a boy," you paused, backing up and moving to the side. "I mean, look at how I'm carrying this child in me," you chuckle, moving your palm in circles around your growing belly.

"Fingers crossed it's a boy," Melissa squints, crossing her fingers.

In the meantime you tried your best to talk to everyone. You didn’t want them to feel like you were ignoring them either. Each conversation was either similar or completely different.

Seeing your family and friends from your hometown is always the best because it’s always great seeing them.

Drew and you have had opportunity to have your one-on-one chats. You enjoy being in his presence because, no matter what, he provides you comfort.

The games for adults and kids were played in the living room. The kids went down the hall into the playroom to play the kid games, your mom and Jodie helped the kids with their games then came back in the living room to play the adult games.

A few of your hometown friends called you over to the backdrop to talk a couple pictures. Other family and friends came over waiting to take pictures with you. Not a lot of people have gotten the chance to take pictures with you yet since you were doing other things.

Drew walked in the house with Tatum on his hip, she pointed in your direction signaling Drew she wanted to go over to you.

Tatum called your name and said, "Mommy, I want a picture with you and daddy."

“Of course sweetheart,” you smile.

You take a couple family pictures, ones with just Tatum and you, then ones with Drew and you.

“Can we please have everyone come in the backyard we are gonna find out the gender” Drew called out from the kitchen.

Mackayla ran outside to the car to grab the balloon.

Tatum started getting excited standing between Drew and you. She’s been talking none stop about her new sibling. She really wants a sister.

Once everyone was gathered in the backyard, Mackayla came into frame, smiling, holding the balloon, then handing the string to Tatum. Mackayla gave Drew and you a needle to pop the balloon.

"Before we start how many people think it's a girl?" "How many of you think it's a boy?" you ask as you glance around, seeing the hands in the air. The total is fifty-fifty.

“We are gonna count down by 5” Mackayla smiled, slightly leaning forward, pointing to you three.

5

4

3

2

1

Blue confetti came out, falling on top of your heads.

A boy

It’s a boy

You are pregnant with a boy

The second the blue confetti came falling out, Drew and you looked at each other with jaws dropped out of shock and emotion filling your faces.

Tatum was looking around confused as to way the confetti was all in her hair. She looked up seeing everyone cheering, she turned her head looking up at you with tears in your eyes then looked at Drew with tears in his eyes too.

“You are having a brother Tatum!” Drew cried, kneeling down, putting both hands on her sides.

Her face was filled with both happiness and sadness as she smiled. "I'm happy, daddy," she says

Everyone came up to Drew and you with tears in their eyes, giving you hugs and congratulations to the baby boy.

The fact that you are pregnant with a boy makes you even happier on the inside. You've had this gut feeling the entire pregnancy that it's a boy, and you were correct.

“I love you so much and I love you little man” Drew cried, cupping your face with his palms then looking down at your belly, smiling.

“I love you more baby” you cried, passionately kissing your husband on the lips like it was you taking your last breath.

You couldn’t wait to meet your son and have him in your arms. Words cannot express the emotions you are feeling.

Drew couldn’t stop talking about he’s gonna have a son for the rest of the night, you weren’t complaining.

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Hi! 🌊🐚🏄🌺

I wanted to put together a directory of bloggers for readers and new people coming into the fandom, again, since my first one got deleted. I get asked a lot about where people can go to find certain things, so I thought this would be nice to have multiple perspectives. If you have a favorite blogger, please give them a shoutout by giving them a recommendation to highlight one or more of the reasons why you enjoy their blog/what you know them for.

Please comment on this thread with your recommendations 💕 feel free to recommend yourself as well. ✨ For anonymous recommendations, please drop in my ask box and I’ll add your comment on your behalf. ✨

You can recommended any blogger for anything but here are some ideas to get you started.

For example:

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@/username for moodboards

@/username for Kiara RP

@/username for OBX art

@/username for OBX blog <— no specifications needed you just enjoy the blog overall 🩷

Taking recommendations for all characters as long as it pertains to OBX and the cast 🌺

thanks! 💕

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Quickly re-drew Wally and Frankie’s dads for Father’s Day! 🍎👁️👁️💪🏋️😃✨😰🧑‍🍼🍳🧺🛒🦋

I drew them last on twitter (X), but I never posted them here. I’ll post the rest of their families later since I kind of already posted the moms already!😅✨

Enjoy!💙🩵✨🥰

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I need to talk about this cat:

Here’s why:

It’s a dumb reason, but it’s still a reason. So, don’t attack anyone or assume anything. This is just a rant.

Way back in 2015, my dad was writing a new song for this challenge he set for himself. I don’t remember the specifics, but he was surfing the web and found the Rainbow Butterfly Unicorn Kitty Meme. However, at the time, it wasn’t called Rainbow Butterfly Unicorn Kitty. It was mostly called Butterfly Rainbow Unicorn Cat.

I think most people know the image I’m referring to. I can’t find the original post.

The name was mostly undecided, so Dad went with Rainbow Butterfly Unicorn Kitty because it rolled off the tongue.

He made a song that revolved around the meme and commissioned me to make an album cover. You all probably know where this is going.

I was, I think twelve when I made the cover. I was new to drawing digitally and was trying some things out.

If anyone is curious or wants to listen to my dad’s song, here’s the link:

The song discusses international issues, internet stuff, and life’s hardship but shifts focus to the Rainbow Butterfly Unicorn Kitty. Because, “Nothing could be wrong cus it looks so pretty!”✨🦋🎶

But yeah, I drew that cover. The name Bellapink5 was an old internet name I used before changing it to Bellapinkpen.

Anyways, cut to high school a few years later in 2019 and my dad tells me that some of his students at school (he’s a music teacher) told him that someone at Nick copied this song’s album cover.

Of course he goes, “What the H?” And looks it up. Low and behold he finds RBUK and tells me about it at dinner that night. We both thought, “What the H?” Because Felicity looks almost identical to the original meme and my drawing, the theme song is super close to Dad’s song too. It’s not by much, but it’s hard to deny someone at Nick didn’t see or hear any of these things and mishmashd them together. Because that original photoshopped cat, album art, and Dad’s song were the only threads that stuck out the most when searching Rainbow Butterfly Unicorn Kitty.

It’s actually very obvious when looking at these pictures close together. When you search Rainbow Butterfly Unicorn Kitty, this is what you get:

I told a few friends and my grandparents about this, because I was a bit upset that a big company decided to use something that the internet made, something that I was involved in, but didn’t do anything with it!

I completely forgot about it after ranting for a bit. The show got cancelled and things moved on. But the memory came back and I decided to look some episodes up, to see if they really copied the album.

I watched Alpha Jay’s video essay on the matter, saying it kinda copied Unikitty. I do think Unikitty had a part to play. Because it’s existence definitely was a push for the show to be made in the first place. But I don’t think the art came from that show.

Then I stumbled onto Vailsklbum’s video and he literally shows Dad’s album in his video as a possible source of inspiration for this show along with the meme. My mouth literally dropped.

I know this show is like, four years old. But I need to rant again.

I’ll break down what both Jay’s video and Vail’s video pointed out that everyone in my family and friends noticed when looking at Felicity’s design…

I’ll do so in a reblog.

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LoreFi 411

Time Period: Between 1998-2005 (but mostly July 2005 if you look at her books Looking for Alaska did not come out until 2005) 

Characters

Gregory Daniels 

12

Kidnapped 

3251 Spring Lake Drive

By the end of Taylor's story video, he speaks again, "But...What do you want me to do...you want me to...Okay, okay..." 

Taylor Nolastnameyet

Probably the same or a little older than Greg 

Likes Art, Video Game, Music, Ballet 

A+ student

Likes a band called Remnant 

Has friends she calls peeps 

Dad is out of the picture/ the parents divorced 

On her Pin Board: 

Butterfly Motif 🦋 

Pictures of her and her Peeps along with a letter from them (blonde blonde-haired girl and a black-haired boy) 

A+ Report

Birthday card or Invitation 

Remnant tickets 🎟 

Some Art Taylor Drew of Angel

A small to-do list that read: Get new Tracks, Make new art, and Call Dad (that has been crossed out in red pen) More Snacks, GrapeVyine (which is the website she uses to get her tracks) 

Creepy picture of a man walking through a door. 

Desk:

Family Picture (dad scribbled out)

Old Computer ( Mostly an iMac G3) 

Gameboy Color

A piece of paper that says The Butterfly Effect

Messages - Throughout Taylor's Story Video 

Description - Keep Looking

9:19- Computer Message-Threat detected

9:36-Computer Message- Files Removed 

16:41- Moris Code: Tag Your It 

1:05:33- We hear a man breathing

1:09- Taylor's art can be seen as it goes to Power save mode 

55:31- her mom checks on her and speaks with her

Etc look at the comment, caiman8622 in Taylor's story video 

Note: 

One of the songs is called "Three Two Five One." if pasted as a timestamp into the URL with &t=3251s, you get the exact moment the Webcam turns on. 

The livestream of the Lorefi YouTube Channel started streaming on July 5 and has been going strong since then. 

Questions

How is Taylor related to Gregory in some way? 

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Monthly Writing Summary - August 2023

🧤 THE GIFT OF GLOVES 🧤

FIRST DRAFT COMPLETED!

Word count: 38,725

Words written: 7,116

Snippet:

Her tongue was out. Dried zantil slime glistened on its surface. Taigex narrowed her eyes in rage. You have no right to use my discovery for this greatest of abominations. Never did and never will. I’m coming for you, and I will make sure the memory of me haunts me for the rest of your miserable soulless life.

(No-context spoilers, woohoo!)

Notes:

I’m so happy I finally finished this! First round of editing starts on September 4.

Without (actually) spoiling anything: Taigex and Co. get their happy ending!

Goal for September: Get to halfway finished on the second draft / first round of edits.

🦋 FOREST IN A SHADOW BOX 🦋

Draft: 1

Word count: 20,100

Words added: 11,371

Current chapter: 6 out of 25

Snippet:

When Machaon saw his father waiting for him on the steps, he practically leaped from the drake’s back and ran to meet him. They collided with a wing-hug, the enveloping embrace of finely scaled skin only a volarean can give. “I haven’t gotten a welcome like that since you were eight,” Dad chuckled, readjusting his glasses. “It’s good to see you, too.” Then he must’ve noticed the long-suffering relief on Machaon’s face. He pulled back from the hug, suddenly concerned. “Is something wrong?” he asked. “Yeah.” Machaon drew his arms back and stared at the ground. “Let’s go inside and talk there.”

Notes:

Spilled secrets and mistaken assumptions abound.

I’ve said this before, but Cameron and Machaon are seriously tons of fun to write.

Goal for September: Get to 30K.

🫀 THE CLAWS OF THE OUNCE 🫀

Draft: 2

Word count / Words added: 9,039

Current chapter: 3 out of 28

Snippet:

“Oh, I just realized we both have plant names. That’s kind of cool.” Ash must’ve looked very confused, because [Daphne] backtracked and explained her comment. “You know. Ash trees.” Ah. “It’s short for Ashley, I just prefer Ash. But sure. Plant name buddies.” She was about to give Daphne a smile (with closed lips) when she mentally slapped herself. This woman was offering to share her home with someone like her! Wouldn’t agreeing to this be taking advantage of her kindness? No one who wasn’t too kind for their own good would offer up their living space to a monster like herself. And if she showed humour or any other endearing quality, painted herself as something better than she was…

Notes:

It’s been slower going than I expected. Turns out a good chunk of the story needs to be rewritten… I think I’ve gotten things figured out, though.

Goal for September: Get to Chapter 12.

Tagging (no pressure ofc): @ashen-crest @edj-writes @kirsten-is-writing @time-to-write-and-suffer

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Day 31 : Halloween Costume

👻🎃 !! HAPPY HALLOWEEN !! 🎃👻

YALLLLLL !!!!!!! This is my first October prompt I’ve ever finished holy shiiiiii !!! I drew my ponysona in my Halloween costume, Bandit (the dad) from Bluey!! And as a gift I’ve included a pic of me in my costume Lolol. Pheeewwwww. Welcome November. Glad you’re here 🤧 that’s a wrap on that !

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OCtober Prompt List

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🦋🦋🦋- Does the Hannibal family ever have game nights?

Author: "Yes. They have. But, their game nights are..intense. 😅"

(Story from Kevin's point of view and the little dots are related to the other different Hannibals. Enjoy.)

The Hannibal playing Happy Families :

Kevin has never won a family game.

But, he always does his best to get better.

The other family members know it and they all take the opportunity of family game night to take their revenge on Kevin's constant teasing/harsh comments.

Kevin has a good poker face, but the others have learned to read him better with time and when he is frustrated, they can see it.

And they know when to strike..

Kevin was on the verge of winning..He could already smell his impending victory. He only had to find the mommy Tiger to get his last family and he would win game night for the first time in the history of the Hannibal family game nights.

He looked suspiciously at his father first, the man who seemed to always be one step ahead, and with a small innocent smile playing on his lips, asked him :

"Dad..Would you by any chance have the mommy Tiger among your cards ?"

Hannibal Sr. took his time looking at each of his cards—knowing it would only make Kevin grow more impatient—before finally looking up at Kevin and shaking his head.

"Wrong choice, son..Draw a card."

Even though Hannibal Sr. is not the type to play unfair.

He had to admit that Kevin needed to be taught a lesson and had agreed to make sure Kevin would be the victim of this game.

He had been a little too rough with the family all week, and who better to teach him a lesson on humility than his own father ?

Kevin huffed, but didn't let it bring his hopes down as he drew a card and was disappointed to get father Elephant..Too bad. But, he could still win. He just had to break one of them, go for the weakest link..His eyes glanced at Peter that was focused on his cards, his brow furrowed in deep concentration.

He waited patiently for his turn to arrive, looking at all of the faces present around the table and finally going for the easy target.

"Come on, you little monkey..I'm sure you got mommy Tiger in that big deck of yours, hmm ? I mean..You already got at least half of the cards with you, what's one less ?"

He leaned forward to intimidate him, but Peter kept a straight face as he answered calmly.

"First off, ouch. Secondly, guess again. I don't have mommy Tiger, but maybe you'll find her in the other half of the deck ? That's is not with me.."

Peter may look like an easy target, but he is far from it.

He had to suffer Kevin's endless teasing all week, and will not pass on the chance to finally make him bite the dust.

He is not going to break.

If there is someone who wants him to lose more than even winning ?

It is Peter.

Kevin frowned, but didn't say anything else before picking another card and winced as he found another member of the Elephant family..The sister.

Another turn ended and finally, he turned towards his last hope. His left eye twitched as he almost pleaded :

"Please, bro. Tell me you have what I want..I feel like I'm going insane here."

Morgan pretended to be clueless as he answered with a small fake oblivious smile.

"Well..I don't know what you want, Kevin. But, if it's the mommy Tiger ?..I'm afraid I can't help you. Sorry, brother. You'll have to draw a card. Again.", he rubbed it in by gesturing to the deck of cards Kevin was all too familiar with by now. Kevin gritted his teeth and glared at Morgan who still had this faint, almost imperceptible amused smirk on his face..

Morgan and Kevin are close, but Morgan would never miss an opportunity to mess with Kevin, knowing how irritable he can be.

Besides, Morgan's speciality are mind games and seeing Kevin lose his cool is exactly the type of thing he relishes in.

He could hear the bells of victory as Kevin addressed him the darkest glare he could muster, and Morgan would be lying if he said he didn't take great satisfaction in that.

"Something you’d like to say, Kevin ? I’m afraid I can’t read your mind..Not that I’d be that impressed if I could, I’m sure.."

Kevin mumbled curses under his breath at Morgan as he picked up yet another card. Baby Tiger. It wasn’t the one he wanted, but it was still a Tiger and Kevin couldn’t help but smile, a little spark of hope lighting up inside of him. He wanted to wipe that self-sufficient smile right off his face when Hannibal Jr.'s voice raised in the air, making all heads turn towards him.

"Kevin. Could I please have the father Elephant ? And the sister ?"

Everyone was surprised, as Hannibal Jr. had remained rather quiet all evening and had now that little knowing mischievous gleam in his eyes. Kevin felt sweat run down his spine, as he had no choice but to comply and could feel he was about to get crushed.

"Okay..Here you go. Take them. I was searching to get rid of them anyway.", he tried to sound nonchalant, but failed.

He threw the cards on the table, but Hannibal Jr. didn't take account of Kevin's obvious irritation and when Kevin thought it couldn't get any worse, Hannibal Jr. then added.

"And could I please have the father, sister, brother and baby in the Tiger family ?"

Kevin's eyes widened and he suddenly stood up, his blood boiling in his veins as he shouted indignantly.

"Wait...NO ! THAT’S NOT FAIR ! HOW ?! YOU HAD HER FROM THE BEGINNING ?!"

Hannibal Jr. kept an unruffled smile on his face, waiting until the young man was back in his seat and then, he only shrugged.

"Deduction. You’re the one who wanted the Tiger family so desperately, you forgot about the other families completely and didn’t notice that I was after a family of my own. The Elephant one. I asked Morgan, Peter and father..The only one who could have them was you. Besides, your sour expression when you picked up the first card and the second..I knew they couldn’t be of the Tiger family. And, then ? You expression lit up when you discovered your last card and I immediately knew they had to be from the family you were looking for..As I said, simple deduction."

Kevin seemed taken aback at how easily Hannibal Jr. had played him. He was flabbergasted by how well Hannibal Jr. had resumed his mind tracks and it ignited another kind of fire in him, a fire that felt heavy on his chest..A fire that only grew as the game went on without him.

At then end, Hannibal Sr. and Hannibal Jr. ended up both at 1st place, Morgan was second and Peter 3rd place.

Kevin knew he should have expected it, but it still hurt when he had to give up on the Tiger family and see Hannibal Jr. win as a result. As he had no more cards and only one or two families, he was declared the loser of this round. His brothers didn't restrain themselves from reminding him and tease him about it..Payback that tasted bitter for Kevin.

Peter *smiles* : "So...Looks like someone would be happy to have my cards right now, huh ?"

Morgan *chuckles* : "Poor Kevin..So close and yet, so far.."

But, Kevin remained silence, his jaw twitched and his pupils darkened. Morgan and Peter looked at each other with a small worried frown, as they were wondering if they had gone too far ? Kevin was many things, but not the quiet type. He usually teased back or raised his voice at them..

"Hey…Kevin ? You know we were only kidding, right ? I’m sorry..", Peter tried to apologise, but Kevin remained frighteningly still.

Morgan then sat down next to him, his chin resting on the back of his hands and a big toothy grin on his face, as he tried to make eye contact with Kevin.

"Kevin. Won’t you look at your dumb-dumb of a brother and smile ?"

It usually made Kevin smile when Morgan used this demeaning nickname, but it didn’t seem to work this time around as Kevin refused to look at him and even turned his gaze away. Morgan frowned a little at the unusual reaction and turned towards Hannibal Sr. who seemed as worried as him, but hid it better.

Peter and Morgan felt guilty and wanted to stay and cheer him up, but obeyed when Hannibal Sr. told them to go upstairs. Hannibal Jr. followed them to make sure they wouldn’t eavesdrop..

When everyone got up to leave, Kevin stayed seated and Hannibal Sr. seemed to be the only one to notice as he stopped next to Kevin.

"Why...WHY CAN'T I WIN A SINGLE GAME ?!", Kevin finally yelled angrily and closed his hands into fists, his frustration getting the better of him.

Hannibal Sr. smiled knowingly, now understanding why Kevin seemed so gloomy all of a second and sighed before sitting next to him. He patted his shoulder compassionately.

"Don't worry..You'll get it next time, son. It’s all part of the process. You’ll learn."

Kevin growled loudly in annoyance, but still nodded in agreement. He knew his father was right, but it didn’t make him feel any better..He still wanted to punch a hole in the wall and tear the hair off his head..But, he also didn’t want to sound weak in front of his father. He bit down hard on his lower lip and blinked his tears of frustration away.

"Yeah yeah..Sure. I just..need a minute to myself, alright ?", he replied dismissively and even offered a weak smile at Hannibal Sr. to reassure him. But Hannibal Sr. wasn’t fooled, he knew something was wrong. But, he hesitated as to what to say or do to make the young man come back to his jovial self.

Hannibal Sr. could feel Kevin needed some time alone and decided to leave him to his thoughts.

"Take your time..But, know that I will always be there for you if you need to open up, alright son ?"

Kevin answered by a mindless nod of his head and Hannibal Sr. sighed again before granting him his wish. After all, some people preferred to be left alone to deal with their inner struggle..He just hoped Kevin with time would learn to talk, instead of pushing people away.

The moment he was sure Hannibal Sr. had reached his bedroom, Kevin felt rage surge through him as he digged the tip of his nails into his palms until he drew blood. There was so much rage in him, after so many years only feeling numbness in his chest..He wasn’t used to feeling so much; it hurt. It hurt so much, he failed to hear Hannibal Jr. walk down the stairs. He crept up behind him and Kevin stayed unaware of his presence until he was right next to him. Kevin glanced up and found Hannibal Jr.'s disapproving face, staring at the blood slowly dripping on the dinner table's smooth surface.

Kevin looked away in shame and scoffed.

"You can say it..I'm the fuck-up. Morgan is the perfect golden child. Peter is the sweet little boy with the big heart and I'm..I'm the good-for-nothing. Can’t even bleed without making a mess."

Hannibal Jr. didn't say anything, he just walked away to the kitchen and came back with a wet cloth to clean Kevin's hands. He stayed quiet and it unnerved Kevin who was searching for a reaction, any kind..He wanted Hannibal Jr. to be angry, but all he showed was this unwavering calmness and unbothered attitude.

When he was over, Kevin immediately retreated his hands from his hold and finally, Hannibal Jr. looked up at him. But, still, he didn't seem upset as he only smiled soothingly at Kevin.

"There is nothing shameful about defeat, Kevin. Great generals, kings and even emperors had to face defeat before becoming legendary leaders. You shouldn't let others affect you this way."

Kevin's expression softened at Hannibal Jr's words and the older man smiled one last time before reaching forward to grab Kevin's hand and gave it a light squeeze.

"You are no failure. You are our greatest achievement. You and your brothers are the best things that happened to this family and we will accept your successes as much as your losses. Always. We will love you either way."

Kevin's eyes widened and his heart skipped a beat as he had never heard Hannibal Jr. say he loved them before. Matter of fact, he hadn’t heard anyone say it to him before. Ever.

It seemed to put off the fire in his chest and Kevin’s pain ceased..Why was this word so important to him ? He had never heard it before, never felt it and yet..It sounded like the one thing he wanted to hear. The thing he was missing..

But, before they could further on the subject, Hannibal Jr. stood up and reached a hand out for Kevin.

"Are you coming to bed now ?", he asked expectantly and Kevin stared at his open hand for a moment before nodding, all fight or rage having left him and he accepted Hannibal Jr's hand.

He pulled him up and Kevin seemed uncharacteristically sheepish as he walked past Hannibal Jr., not daring looking him in the eye.

However, as he was about to walk up the stairs to his room, Hannibal Jr. called him one last time. He stopped dead in his tracks to listen as Hannibal Jr. confessed.

"And just so you know ?...You were our first pick. Morgan and Peter were additions we made along the way..But, you were the first, Kevin. Hannibal Sr. crossed the country to find you and bring you back. Nothing will ever change that."

Kevin’s hold on the stairs handrail tightened imperceptibly and he hesitated before running back down the stairs to hug Hannibal Jr..He seemed surprised at first, but welcomed it nonetheless as he wrapped his arms around the young man.

"You are a part of this family, Kevin. As much as your brothers..Never forget."

Kevin's hold on Hannibal Jr. tightened just a little before he suddenly pulled away and nodded, trying to held back his tears.

"Thanks, Uncle Hannibal."

Hannibal Jr. smiled affectionately at the young man before gently petting his head.

"You're welcome...I just hope you are not upset anymore ? I didn't mean to be so hard on you. It was just a little reminder to be nicer to your brothers."

Kevin let out a small laugh, he had completely forgotten about the reason he was upset in the first place...

"Nah. I get it..I'm sorry I acted like such an a**."

Hannibal Jr. wrapped an arm around his shoulders and lead him upstairs.

"All is forgiven. But, you'll also have apologize to your brothers, alright ? They were really worried about you."

Kevin nodded in agreement, remembering how Morgan and Peter had seemed so concerned earlier..He would have to talk to them tomorrow morning. But, right now ? He was just too tired to have this conversation and Hannibal Jr. smiled understandingly as he walked him to his bedroom.

Hannibal Jr. plays the long game.

Every action he does and decision he takes is well-thought and calculated beforehand.

He knows how to handle Morgan, Peter and Kevin.

Even though he can be tough in his teaching methods, he never forgets to soothe them afterwards.

He does love them, and will do everything to protect them.

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Happy Aromantic Spectrum Awarenees Week everybody! 💚🤍🖤 Drew Artemis and Athena with their aromantic flags (I didn’t include Hestia bc I got lazy, but I think she’s aroace too)

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Everyone thinks Tony’s the embarrassing and overprotective dad, but that job falls to Stephen

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Oh boy I can’t wait for the season finale of WandaVision tomorrow where Stephen steps in and stops Wanda and oh boy I can’t wait for the new Loki series where Stephen steps in and stops Loki

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dinner and sunsets — DREW STARKEY

authors note first off, thank you all so much for the love on my last two fics. writing this took me a few days and i wrote over 2k words too. i hope y’all enjoy reading. feedback is always appreciated <3

summary drew has been gone filming his upcoming movie in Italy for a few months. you make the decision to fly out to surprise him with your three month old daughter.

warnings none just a bunch of cuteness of dad!drew with baby his baby girl.

Drew has been filming in Europe for quite some time now. When he first left it was extremely hard because you guys are usually together. Tears were falling from your faces dropping him off at the airport. In all seriousness, you couldn’t be more proud of him and all his accomplishments he’s done to get where he’s at now in career.

Leaving was hard for Drew because he was leaving you and your four month old daughter, Tatum, home while he’s thousands of miles away. You knew you would come visit him and see what Europe is like. So, that’s what you did. The plane ride was long but it was worth it the moment you made it to Italy. 

For the most part Tatum did a good job before and during the flight. There were moments where she would fuss and cry but settled down once you calmed her down. In other words, flying with a baby isn’t easy. 

Drew’s manager and you have been texting back and forth about the whole thing. When you got to Drew’s apartment he’s been living in, you were in complete awe when you walked into his bedroom where a picture of Tatum and you were placed on his night stand. His manager said that he would be coming back in an hour once they are done filming for the day.

Tatum laid on her back kicking her feet like all over the place and making a bunch of noise while you unpacked your clothes. Tatum was a spitting image of Drew especially in the eyes and especially the facial expressions she makes. She continues to grow by the day, you wish time didn’t fly by so fast.

“Are you excited to see daddy?” grabbing both her tiny feet, moving them up and down, making her giggle at your gesture. 

An hour passes, Tatum’s sleeping, and you are on your computer looking up stuff. You look up from your computer to your phone, Drew should be here any minute, you thought. Taking your phone, placing it towards the door to get Drew’s reaction, and hitting record when you heard the front door open. Surprisingly Tatum didn’t wake up from his walking inside.

Footsteps slowly made their way towards the bedroom. Your heart is beating at a rapid pace as he gets closer to his room. Taking a seat by the edge of the bed, placing both hands on your lap. Drew’s on his phone typing when he enters the room, you playfully roll your eyes, clearing your throat to grab his attention.

He looks up from his phone quickly.

“Oh you’ve got to be kidding me” his face lit up once he saw his two beautiful girls on his bed waiting for him. He puts his phone in his pocket, opening his arms. 

“Hi baby” you run into his arms, “i missed you so fucking much” you whispered softly.

“I miss you guys so much, you have no idea” he explains, placing both hands on your cheeks, and kissing you on the lips. Fireworks exploding in your stomach as your lips touch.

You let Drew pull away first. You guys just stare at each other, not saying a word. He wipes the tears from your cheeks with his thumb. You don’t know what you would do without him in your life. 

Drew goes to open his mouth but is interrupted by Tatum yawning; you let out a chuckle when he shuts his mouth then grins, looking at Tatum who’s opening her eyes.

“My little angel is up from her nap, huh?” he coo’s with the biggest smile. You see a smile creep up Tatum's mouth from her dad’s words. She gets a little too excited and starts moving her body – she usually gets like this with Drew.

He picks her up, placing her on his hip, and kissing the top of her head. The bond they share is unbelievable. From the moment Drew held Tatum in his arms you knew they were meant for each other. Before you got pregnant all Drew would talk about was he wanted a girl for his first child and when he found out, he couldn’t stop crying. 

He was so relieved to see you both. Every text, facetime, and phone call, he always mentioned how much he misses his girls and wishes you were here. Now he has you both, he feels complete and so do you.

“When did you guys get in?” he asks.

“About two hours ago. She slept for most of the time and I took a little nap too” you explain, taking the last set of clothing from your suitcase.

“How long are you staying?” He says without hesitation.

“A month” you said dragging the th at the end.

His jaw drops.

“This is the happiest day of my life.”

“I’m glad you got here safe though. I think we should stay in for the rest of the day and relax since my two beautiful girls had a very long flight to see daddy” Drew exclaims while making eye contact with Tatum, lightly tickling her with his right pointer finger. Little giggles left her mouth.

“Sounds like a good idea to me” you smile, admiring the two. 

Two days go by, Italy is so beautiful. You don’t want to leave this place. Drew brought you and Tatum on set to watch him film a few scenes and meet the cast. Going to the museum was one of your favorite things to do as a family and especially looking around the markets with all the fresh fruits and vegetables then buying them afterwards.

Spending time as a family makes your heart full.

Drew wanted to take you out to this amazing restaurant he went to with a few cast members one of the first weeks he arrived. He wasn’t kidding when he said the pasta was to die for. The service was great, pasta tasted delicious, and the wine was unbelievable. 

The sunset looked absolutely stunning from your perspective. With the music playing in the background and lights made the experience feel magical. You grabbed your phone from your purse, taking a couple pictures.

You told him what life’s been like back home – you’ve been busy with work, hanging out with friends, planting flowers in front of the house, and taking care of Tatum obviously. 

Drew talked about filming and how it’s been going for the last few months. One of the things he said that stood out the most is how proud he is of himself for coming this far and never giving up. Actually tears started to build in your eyes. 

“Baby, you saying that makes me so happy because you’ve gone through so much in your career. This job you have right now is huge for you and the fact you got the role is even a bigger accomplishment” you say with joy.

“Thank you baby, that means a lot to me”, taking a hold of your hand, gently squeezing it.

After Drew paid for dinner, he insisted you guys take a walk around for a bit and you agreed. The weather felt nice with the breeze.

Drew pushed the stroller with Tatum in her car seat playing with her toys— she started putting one of them in her mouth and talking to herself in her own baby language. It caught Drew and you off guard.

After dinner you guys decided to walk around the area and try to get Tatum to close her eyes. Since you are staying for a month, you want her to get used to the time change. You guys walked into a shop with a bunch of snacks; you couldn’t take your eyes off the varieties of different snacks which aren’t like the snacks in the states.

Picking out a few snacks that caught your eye and bringing it to the cashier. Drew recommended these chips he really likes.

“Should we walk around more or start making our way to the apartment” you suggested, putting the bag with the snacks under the stroller. 

He thinks for a second, scrunching his eyebrows together, “let’s walk around.”

“I can’t believe you are staying for a month with me” Drew beamed, placing a kiss on your head then softly patting your lower back.

“I can’t believe it either. Flying with a three month old definitely is not easy but this will be an amazing month with my husband and our baby girl where we’ll make memories that will last for a lifetime” you say with honesty in your voice. You meant every word you said too.

Drew called his manager that you guys were ready to be picked up and where you guys were waiting. Tatum started to get fussy in her carseat– she was uncomfortable in the position she’s been in for thirty minutes. 

When she sees Drew reaching in to unbuckle her she calms down instantly. She lets out a dramatic sigh making Drew and you laugh.

You bring your hand up to Tatum’s face, gently brushing your thumb across her cheek like you always do when admiring her cute face. As your thumb touches her cheek, she shyly turns her head into Drew’s chest.

You were about to say something about how cute they look but were interrupted by Drew's name being called from a group of girls across the street catching your guys attention right away. Since you arrived in Italy a few fans have asked for a picture with Drew or you.

Drew waves the girls over, they squeal when he acknowledges them. They introduced themselves the second they stood in front of you three. Tatum’s face went from happy to why is there a group of girls in front of me. 

When the girls saw Tatum they all said aww and complimented her outfit you picked out for her tonight. Fans don’t always get to see Tatum out like this but when they do, you guys kindly ask them to not take video or pictures of her.

“Can we please get a picture please?” one of the young girls asked nervously. 

“Of course we can, Y/N can you take her” you nod, taking her in your arms.

You held Tatum in your arms while Drew talked with his fans. They were so sweet and respectful the whole time. They started asking you questions about how the trips have been and what it’s like being a mom. 

Ten minutes later, Drew’s manager pulls up behind the girls. He gives them one last hug before parting ways with them. You could tell by the look on their faces that they didn’t want to say goodbye, that made your heart break. Tatum was already strapped in her carseat when he walked over to put her in the middle seat.

The drive back to the apartment wasn’t bad. When you walked into the apartment you guys made your way towards the bedroom. Only thing on your mind was taking a shower. Drew stayed with Tatum while you freshened up then showered after you. Tatum was able to get her bath in like she usually does. 

Drew gave her a bath while you did your skin care, brushed your teeth, and put lotion on. Giggles from Tatum filled the bathroom while you were in the middle of washing your face. You walked out of the bedroom to the washer to wash your towels then back to the party in the bathroom

You could hear Drew talking to Tatum as you got closer to the room. You stop your tracks when you enter the room, leaning against the wall, listening to Drew talking.

“You are the cutest baby on this earth” you can imagine the smile on his face as said those words. “You even have your moms beautiful smile too. You are lucky to call her your mommy. I’m so lucky to have you both in my life.”

Your hand lands on your mouth. Why does he have to be so sweet all the time? 

His head turns when he hears you walk in. He smiles at you as you lean down, giving him a kiss on the lips. He pulls away but you grab his face kissing him again. 

“I love you, you know that” whispering in his ear. “I know and I hope you know I love you more.” 

When you put your attention on Tatum, she had the biggest smile on her face when she splashed everywhere; her little legs and arms moving fast. Drew couldn't help but laugh at his daughter enjoying her bath. She loves getting her hair washed, she does this face where she closes her eyes and puts both hands in a fist and does this look like she’s in heaven. She has a lot of hair too.

“Are you enjoying your bath? It looks like you are having a grand old time” Drew says in his baby voice, gently washing Tatums hair. She replies in her baby gibberish then brings her right hand to his wrist, gripping on it. She’s never done this before.

You both gasps, turning your heads making eye contact. The look on his face says it all. You scoot closer, laying your head on his shoulder. 

Once you were all settled for bed, Drew and you made your way to the bed. You breastfed Tatum till she fell asleep then handed her to Drew and had her on his chest while burping her with you laying by his side. 

Inside Drew felt complete with you here with him after being away for a few months. Having his baby girl on his chest and the love of his life lying next to him makes him smile in the moment.

Spending a month in Italy seems like it’s going to be filled with love and memories.

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👕          »        what’s    in    your    character’s    handbag    /    briefcase    /    pockets    ?

oh  man  okay.  typically  in  his  pockets  he’s  got  his  phone,  wallet,  keys  depending  on  what  he’s  doing  you  know?  but  that’s  pretty  standard.  he  has  a  bag  ( nike  sponsored  lsu  bag )  in  his  car  usually  that  used  to  be  his  workout  stuff  /  gear  for  practice  but  now  holds  a  change  of  clothes  for  when  he  gets  off  work  to  go  to  the  gym,  water  bottle,  sneakers,  resistance  bands,  and  a  towel.  he  also  has  like  a  laptop  case  thing  for  work  where  he  has  a  padfolio,  standard  pens  and  pencils,  sticky  notes,  gum,  his  work  laptop  &  charger.

🐢          »       bold  brows    or    freckles    or   dimples   ?

if  you’re  asking  his  preference  he’s  a  sucker  for  freckles.  thinks  they’re  cute. 

fezco: what  does  family  mean  to  your  muse?  are  they  close  with  theirs   ?     why  or  why  not   ?  

that’s  a  great  question  and  if  you  asked  him  he’d  struggle  with  the  answer  before  trying  to  relate  it  back  to  his  team  somehow,  but  i  don’t  think  he  really  gets  the  concept  of  what  a  family  should  be.  because  you  see  it  on  screen  and  in  movies  but  it  was  never  reflected  in  his  own  life,  so  it  both  looks  and  feels  fictional.  the  people  with  the  happy  families  are  the  weird  ones.  he’s  close  with  his  mother,  but  not  his  father.  his  mom  was  largely  the  caregiver,  and  while  she’s  always  had  her  own  thing  and  own  issues,  she’s  consistently  been  there  for  drew  whenever  he  needed  her  the  most.  his  dad  liked  him  for  what  he  could  do  or  bring  to  their  family. 

🥑          »        a  keen  eye  for  detail    or    take  rules  too  seriously    or    actions  speak  louder  than  words    ?

definitely  an  actions  speak  louder  than  words  kinda  guy  and  he  looks  for  the  same  in  the  people  he  surrounds  himself  with.  he’ll  watch  your  back  if  you  watch  his,  but  he’s  never  going  to  be  the  kind  of  person  to  say  that  explicitly.  he’s  also  of  the  mind  that  you  can  say  whatever  you  want  to  say,  you  can  say  whatever  you  think  will  make  someone  happy  but  if  your  actions  don’t  reflect  that  equally,  then  it’s  kind  of  bullshit. 

🏙          »        what    does    your    character    value    more    ––    creativity    or    practicality   ?

he’s  so  so  unfortunately  a  practical  person,  but  really  admires  creativity  in  other  people.  it  just  feels  a  little  bit  like  his  soul  has  been  crushed  one  too  many  times  for  him  to  find  joy  in  creativity,  so  practicality  is  the  safer  option. 

lexi:    is  your  muse  a  pushover,  or  do  they  tend  to  stand  up  for  themselves  ?  

not  a  push  over!  he’ll  stand  up  for  himself  to  a  degree  but  is  fully  aware  there  are  some  things  that  just  aren’t  worth  fighting  over  and  brushes  them  off  if  he  seems  them  insignificant  enough. 

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competitive  little  shit.  are  you  kidding?

🌽          »        open  minded    or    courageous    or    unselfish    ?

he’s  more  open  minded,  because  he’s  not  going  to  shut  you  down  unless  its  absolutely  necessary.  he’s  not  outright  courageous  and  to  call  him  unselfish  wouldn’t  necessarily  be  true.  just  because  he  cares  about  other  people  doesn’t  mean  he’ll  give  the  shirt  off  his  back  to  just  anyone. 

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a  cartwheel  probably.  maybe  a  backflip. 

🫐          »        is    your    character    proud    of    who    they    are    ?    describe    an    achievement    or    moment    they    are    proud    of    .

no  :-)  he  was  though!  his  proudest  moment  might’ve  been  the  day  he  signed  to  play  for  lsu  ( god  does  he  ever  shut  up  about  football? )  it  WOULD’VE  been  going  into  the  draft  but  he  got  a  booboo. 

🍾          »        strive  to  be  someone  of  importance   or    more  comfortable  giving  than  receiving    or   lack  self  confidence    ?

he  strives  to  be  someone  of  importance,  and  this  probably  stems  from  the  fact  that  this  is  the  way  he  felt  like  his  father  loved  him  the  most.  in  his  eyes  if  there’s  nothing  special  and  flashy  attached  to  his  name,  he’s  not  worth  a  second  glance.

ali:  is  your  muse  good  helping  other  when  they  need  them ?

unfortunately,  it  depends  on  who  you  are.  as  a  whole,  he’s  pretty  dependable  and  enjoys  being  helpful  but  if  you’ve  struck  a  nerve  and  annoyed  him  he’ll  laugh  and  tell  you  to  figure  it  out  on  your  own. 

nate:  what  are  your  muse’s  most  negative  traits  ?   how  do  these  traits  influence  their  lives  ?

he’s  so  stupidly  stubborn  that  it’s  going  to  get  himself  killed  if  the  self  preservation  doesn’t  kick  in  fast  enough.  he  really  dislikes  being  wrong,  and  will  argue  until  he’s  blue  in  the  face  if  he  thinks  you  think  he’s  incorrect.  

maddy:  what  traits  do  they  look  for  in  a  relationship ?  why  do  they  have  these  standards  ?

hilariously,  the  kind  of  person  that’s  going  to  make  him  look  dumber  than  a  sack  of  rocks.  he  looks  for  intelligence,  really,  and  kindness.  he  likes  to  be  mentally  challenged  and  having  those  kind  of  conversations  is  fun  to  him,  and  while  he  knows  he  can  be  an  ass,  he  just  wants  someone  who  can  really  See  him  and  care.   

ashtray:  is  your  muse  loyal  ?  who  is  someone  they  would  never  betray  no  matter  what ?

incredibly.  once  you’re  one  of  his  people  he  would  do  anything  for  you.  his  best  friend  is  one  of  those  people  that  he  would  quite  literally  never  betray,  they  met  in  middle  school  and  have  remained  friends  since  then.  

eslie: has  your  muse  ever  lost  someone  they  loved ?  how  did  they  deal  with  it   ?

i’ve  been  waiting  for  this  one.  his  girlfriend!  ten  years  ago!  at  camp!  call  it  puppy  love,  but  he  truly  did  fall  hard  and  fall  fast  that  summer.  everything  was  perfect  right  up  until  the  day  she  went  missing.  i  don’t  think  he  ever  really  dealt  with  it  until  college  when  he  started  going  to  therapy  and  it  came  up. 

rue:    does  your  muse  have  regrets?  what  are  some  of  their  deepest  ones ?  

he  really  tries  not  to  have  regrets?  but  we  all  know  that  doesn’t  really  work  out  the  way  we  plan  them.  he  kinda  regrets  naming  his  cat  meatball,  he  regrets  not  standing  up  for  his  mother  to  his  father  more,  he  regrets  not  spending  more  time  thinking  about  back  up  career  options  and  paying  attention  in  class.  things  like  that. 

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Can you write that Drew x actress!reader are at home with their first baby boy while relaxing and suddenly, a huge surprise that they didn't expect so soon, especially Drew, as a Christmas present

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first words — DREW STARKEY

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summary drew and you have been trying for your son to say his first words. one day he blurts out his first word making your christmas better

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Christmas is right around the corner.

First Christmas with your seven month old son, Noah. First Christmas as a family of three.

Drew and you finally have a month off from filming to be with family. The both of you have had busy schedules these past few months with filming and to get this break is wonderful.

Noah, your eight-month-old, will shortly say his first word. There have been times when he almost uttered something but ended up babbling baby gibberish.

mama or dada

One of the two words Drew and you are aiming for.

Yes, you and Drew have been teaching Noah simple words that he can readily speak. You two are constantly talking to him and reading to him in the hopes that he would say one of the words.

Every parent wants their child’s first words to be mama or dada.

The three of you were in the living room on the couch with the tv playing a Christmas movie. The Christmas tree was a couple feet away from the tv, making the moment feel more magical.

Noah was lying on his stomach on Drew’s chest— arms folding in front of him, holding himself up to look at Drew who was talking to him and making faces.

The father and son duo with these two is the most beautiful thing ever to witness. Their bond continues to grow by the second. Now Drew and you are back on filming for Outer Banks, it’s hard being away from Noah.

"Oh really and what else?" Drew inquired, and Noah responded dramatically in his baby language.

Noah stares between you two, his eyes wide and his mouth slightly open, before becoming even louder.

In the mix of Noah talking in his baby gibberish, he says the word dada, catching Drew and you off guard immediately.

Your hand slaps over your mouth with shock. Tears form in your eyes. As a parent hearing your child’s first words is one of the greatest moments.

You immediately take your phone out to record this unforgettable moment.

Drew looks at you, shocked, emotional, and a smile beginning to grow on his face.

“Can you repeat that again?” Drew whispers to the eight month old, hoping he repeats the word you two just heard.

The sounds of your little sniffles can be heard from behind your phone.

Noah turns his head to the side, blinking a few times, trying to figure out what his father told him then opens his mouth to speak.

Noah moves his upper body around “dada dada” he blurts out, putting his small hands into a fist, punching Drew’s chest.

“Ahaha yes!” Drew cheer, wrapping both arms around Noah as he slides to the left landing on a soft pillow.

Noah let out a couple giggles, leaning his head on Drew’s chin as they swayed side to side. Drew gave him kisses all over his face as he shed a few tears.

Drew had the most biggest smile on his face. Hearing the words dada come out of his first borns mouth really does something because he’s always going to remember Noah’s first words.

“This is one of the best Christmas present I’ve ever received and Christmas is only in two weeks” Drew blurts out, whipping away the tears.

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family time charleston — DREW STARKEY

authors note dad!drew content is BACCCKK!!! after seeing all the photos with drew with his family in charleston, it gave me this cute dad!drew idea. i hope you lovies enjoy this. i tried my best on this to fit everyone in this and tried to get dad!drew moments too.

summary walking around charleston with family enjoying the sunny day.

warnings just a whole lotta cuteness for y'all

It was a pleasant day in Charleston. The sun was out, and the breeze felt amazing on your skin. A perfect day to wear a dress or tank top with shorts. Summer is right around the corner and weather is getting warmer.

Tatum and you are dressed in matching blue jean overalls. She has her hair in two pigtails with her hair curled. Drew and Leo were wearing matching white shirts. Leo is three months old and wearing his white onesie.

Drew’s mom, Jodi, younger sister Mackayla and her eight month old daughter, Liliana, came down to visit for a few days. It’s been amazing having them with you guys.

The plan for the day is to eat lunch, wander around town, buy a few things, visit the flea market, and have dessert before heading home.

You were in downtown Charleston having lunch together. The check was taken by the waitress two minutes ago. In the meantime, conversations were made. Tatum was playing peek-a-boo with Liliana, sitting on Mackayla's lap. Leo was nestled in Jodi's arms.

Sitting underneath the shade felt great, the breeze hitting your skin just right.

“Leo is starting look so much like Drew” Jodi softly speaks, "He also has your eyes, Y/N." Just the ideal mix between you both."

You and Drew take a quick glance at each other smiling. He places his hand on your thigh, giving it a soft pat.

You've taken Leo out in public a few times in the three months since his birth. If you're going out alone with Tatum and Leo, make sure to cover Leo with a thin blanket in case someone takes a picture.

After lunch, you guys decided to walk around and look through shops around town. There were plenty of things open and a flea market down the road too.

"Daddy, I want to go into this store," Tatum says, pointing to the store across the street that has a number of toys on display. 

Drew looks around as he kneels down to face Tatum's vision: "Over there? "Of course, princess," Tatum exclaims, taking his hand.

"Drew becoming a father happened at the right time in his life," Mackayla exclaimed, grasping Liliana's tiny hands and enjoying her older brother's interaction with her niece.

"Completely agree and he's so good with his little babies" Jodi smiled with her hand over her heart.

Tatum gazed around the store, hoping she'd want something to take home. She looked about and didn't see anything that drew her interest.

"What is it you want princess?" Drew asked following behind Tatum.

"I want Olaf" throwing her hands in the air with frustration. Drew quickly stopped her before she got overwhelmed.

Kneeling on one knee, both arms wrapped around her arms, "Please listen to me carefully. Take deep breaths for Daddy and convince yourself you are calm and comfortable," demonstrating how Tatum can calm herself down.

Tatum has recently expressed interest in an Olaf toy or anything Olaf-related. She just adores Olaf. You and Drew have taught her to take deep breaths and talk herself down when she is feeling overwhelmed since she started to express emotions.

Drew is so good with Tatum. Always has been since she was born.

The rest of you went around the store finding Olaf. You found a stuffed Olaf in the corner of the Disney section. Tatum jumped with joy when she held him in her arms.

Leo's small feet began kicking against the thin covering blanket, signaling that he wanted it down. Jodi takes notice and pulls the blanket down to Leo, who smiles as his grandmother peeks through.

Liliana looked over in Leo's direction, and the two cousins made eye contact before smiling. Fortunately, you were capturing the brief moment between the two.

They've noticed each other a few times now and seeing them interact with each other warms everyone's heart. Wish they didn't have to grow up so fast.

"Can you say to your cousin Liliana?" Mackayla cooed as she pointed to Leo, who was kicking his feet and wiggling his arms with delight.

Having two babies now is definitely a blessing. The babies are the center of attention on every family outing. It's also fantastic that they are so close in age because it allows them to grow up together.

Leo had his back against Drew's, his pacifier in his mouth, and was toying with Drew's gold ring on his finger. You took out your phone from your pocket and took a couple photos to share later on your story.

"You like playing with my ring huh?" Drew chuckled gleefully, hopping up and down, making Leo laugh with his movements.

Tatum walked over to see what the chatter was all about. She skipped over, pausing in front of Drew. She raises her hand to Leo, "I want to see brother, Daddy," with begging eyes.

"Hi baby Leo" Tatum squints her noise, dragging the o.

Leo smiles at his big sister through his pacifier, which slides out of his mouth and lands on Tatum's palm. She hands it to you before focusing on her brother.

Their bond grows stronger every day. Tatum wants to be close Leo all the time. She treats him with so much affection. She's been a wonderful big sister.

"Tatum can you stand infront of the flowers with mommy for me?" You asked her, indicating where you wanted her to stand. Before she got distracted by Leo, she wanted to look at the flowers.

Tatum posed for the camera. Drew's mother also came over to take a few pictures with her. Everyone ended up getting pictures with Tatum.

"How about we sit outside while we eat our ice cream?" Jodi suggested to Tatum, pointing to the outdoor tables in the shade.

"Yes!"

You guys finished going to the flee market. You spent the day walking around Charleston going into shops, grabbing fruit, etc. It was getting closer to the end of the day and time to head back home. To end the day off, ice cream.

A few hours ago, you ran into a couple fans who had the cutest puppy. Drew took a few photos with the dog and fans.

Tatum sits on Jodi's lap while they share their ice cream. Mackayla ordered mint chocolate chip, while Drew and you shared a banana split.

Music was playing through the speakers from the post lights. Sun was starting to set, the sky looked beautiful with a hint of pink and orange. Tatum started humming to the music, dancing on her grandmas lap.

You turn your head to the side, a group of girls are walking over talking, they look like fans of Drew's. One of them takes a double take before realizing Drew is a few feet from them.

Drew had Leo on his lap and stuck his finger in the vanilla ice cream, allowing Leo to taste it. Leo bites the ice cream and makes a face that makes Drew giggle.

"Hi, sorry to bother you guys, we were wondering if you would like to take a couple pictures?" The young girl questioned with hesitancy in her voice, as if she didn't want to interrupt.

"You aren't bothering us," Drew assures the group of girls, "we can definitely take pictures," as he places Leo in your hands. You give him a delicate kiss on the forehead before placing him on your lap. 

After taking the pictures, the girls say hello to the rest of you sitting down. Tatum scoots off her grandmas lap, walking over to the group of girls, "My name is Tatum and this is my baby brother, Leo"

The girls let out an awe.

He's so adorable

He has so much hair

The cutest baby ever

All the compliments given to Leo made him smile when he saw how the girls reacted seeing him.

The girls eventually said their goodbyes and went on with their day. They were exceedingly respectful and made no one feel uncomfortable. interacted with everyone.

"You are so good with your fans, I love it baby" you tell Drew, wrapping your arm around him, kissing his cheek.

"I love you" he responds.

"I love you more," you remark, nudging his side.

When you guys arrived home, Tatum, Leo, and Liliana were knocked out in their carseats. Making sure to not wake them up was a must because they immediately knocked out when they mad it to their carseats.

Tatum groaned slightly as Drew carefully unbuckled her from her carseat; she had been pulled out by arms. "It's okay, princess, daddy's got you," Drew whispers to her as he hugs her, arms around his neck and legs wrapped around his waist. He kisses the side of her head before closing the car door.

Today was spent with family and enjoying each other's company. The times you get to spend together, you cherish every moment. Going around Charleston was definitely a good idea.

You and Mackayla set up the fire pit on the terrace while Drew and his mother bathed the kids inside. 

After the kids had freshened up, you all returned to the cushion seats. Leo fell asleep on Drew's chest, Tatum dozed off on your lap with her blanket wrapped around her, and Liliana slept soundly in Jodi's arms.

You adults had conversations with multiple topics coming up. Drew spoke about filming season four and going to Maraco with the cast.

Today was a great day.

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all grown up — DREW STARKEY

authors note first off, thank you so much for 100 followers. this was a request from raye, i hope you like it!! ps, i had trouble finding pictures that can fit this fic so these are the pictures i could find, please don't come at me lmao.

summary your daughter going to preschool for the first time and drew and you don't know how to control yourselves because your little girl is growing up but drew is having a harder time accepting it because he cares for his little girl so much.

warnings none just a lot of sweetness and crying 🥹

As a parent, taking your child to school for the first time is filled with a lot of emotions. You want to make sure your child is going into an environment where they’ll have fun, make new friends, and be safe.

It takes eight minutes to get to school. Drew was driving with one hand on the steering wheel and the other softly caressing your hand, while Tatum sat in the back seat staring out the window with her teddy bear in her lap.

“Are we there yet?” Tatum asked softly.

“Almost princess,” Drew answered.

Tatum mumbled underneath her breath, you couldn’t understand what she was saying.

You shed a few tears when you arrived, but you wiped them away because you didn't want to overwhelm Tatum.

"I want to hold your hands," she says, raising both hands in a grasping manner.

Drew and you exchanged glances, giggling at your daughter's request.  

Drew was ready to cry and let it all out just by looking at him. In a public setting, he is great with controlling his emotions. You walked into your shared bedroom the night before to find him on the phone with his mom, crying over Tatum. Drew crying is rare unless it’s something serious.

To be real, you watched home videos of when Tatum was just a baby and balled your eyes out the whole time without knowing Drew stood by the door with his arms crossed.

This morning Drew felt a wave of emotions hitting him all at once again. He doesn’t want you to let you know how much he wants to cry but he has mentioned plenty of times how happy he is of his little princess entering preschool and is growing up so fast.

It was simple to find your way through the school hallways to Tatum's class. The door was open for the kids and their families. The classroom was nicely designed and provided everything a preschooler needs. Tatum grip Drew's and your hands more tightly as you walk around the classroom.

You smiled and pointed to the desk with her name on it, "This is where you'll be sitting."

Tatum slowly releases your hands as you crouch down to look at her. Drew helps her in taking off her backpack and setting it on top of her desk. 

While Drew helped Tatum, you scanned around the classroom, admiring how the teachers made things appear so enjoyable for these kids, who were still crouched. You make eye contact with a young woman wearing a name tag, whom you assume is one of Tatum's teachers. 

"Hello, it's nice to meet you, you must be Tatum?" The young woman smiles and extends her hand. "My name is Miss Eva, and I'll be your teacher this year," 

"What do you say, Tatum?" Drew nudges her softly, whispering.

"Hello, my name is Tatum Starkey," she responds then hides her face in Drew’s neck. 

Drew kisses her head and runs his left hand up and down her back.

Drew and you shake the young woman's hand and introduce yourselves. 

Miss Eva explains to Drew and you about the class and what she and the other teachers will be doing to keep this preschool year fun for the kids. 

Drew kept Tatum close to him, making you want to cry for the two. Drew and Tatum's relationship is unbreakable. His entire life changed for the better the instant she entered the world. He will do anything to protect her.

After Miss Eva walked away, Drew and you told Tatum to walk around the classroom and find a friend to play with before the class starts. 

“I’m so sad, I don’t want her to feel upset the whole time she’s here” you sigh, leaning your head on Drew’s arm.

“Me neither” Drew’s body was tense. You patted his chest to comfort him.

Drew felt like he could break down and cry right now. But, he kept the crying for the car. 

You two watched your little girl walk around the room with her arms in front of her body. She looks at one girl playing with baby dolls in the corner, she walks over, and sits beside the girl. The young girl gives Tatum a kind smile, handing her a baby doll to play with. The two start giggling. 

“The class is about to start, we should get going” you announce, checking the time from your watch. 

“Tatum can you come over here for a second” you call her over, she places the baby doll down, and walks over with a smile.

“That's my new friend, her name is Bella.”

"That's lovely to hear, my sweet girl," you say, trying not to choke, "me and daddy are going to leave because we aren't supposed to be here the whole time." Her bottom lip quivers, and her eyes begin to water. 

"Please don't cry unless you want mommy to cry," you chuckle as you take her hand in yours.

Tatum hiccups, "I don't want you guys to leave me."

You look at Drew with tears forming in your eyes, he nods and makes Tatum look at him.

"Princess, listen to daddy right now; you'll see us in a few hours, and when we pick you up, we'll get you some ice cream to celebrate your first day of preschool." "You'll have so much fun with your new teachers and make so many friends," Drew assures Tatum as he tucks her front strands of hair behind her ear.

When Drew said the word "ice cream," Tatum's eyes lit up. 

"Be good for mommy and daddy, please."

"I will, I love you," she says as she pulls you both into a group hug.

You each kiss her on the cheek and exit the classroom. Her gaze never leaves your figures. She blows you two kisses, like she always does. It’s her way of saying, I love you.

The moment you got in the car you started crying.

Drew gently held your hand as he looked at his wrist, which was a bracelet Tatum made for him. Drew felt a tear fall across his lap. He couldn't stop thinking about how his little princess had grown up. He is grateful to be able to call Tatum his daughter. 

"I love you, Y/N," Drew says when you raise your head from your lap.

He's crying. 

"I love you even more, Drew," she says, leaning over to hug him.

"She's growing up, and we have to accept it," you whisper in his neck, and he nods, crying.

"She's my whole world."

You two have another five minutes together before heading back home to relax.

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