Rudy's eyes widened before he replied, "Bro, i've not known her long enough! Don't worry about it. And remember that instagram comment? I have no chance"

"Dude, you just need to meet the boys" Chase assured, "And they'll love you"

"Really?" Rudy asked, "Because i think i kind of like her" Over the past month, Rudy and Bella had grown exceptionally close, as if they had known each other for years. Overall, Bella had grown close to the whole cast, but Rudy took the third spot, below Madison and Chase of course.

"If you like her, go for it. I'm the only one who's going to be this straightforward with you bro. I'm protective, but I know you. The boys. Man, they might rip you apart if you try anything before meeting them."

"Well that's one way to scare the shit out of me. Thanks buddy" Rudy said, his words dripping with sarcasm.

"What? I'm telling you the truth. The main ones that you're going to want to impress, are Ty, Dylan and Sprayberry. Maybe Owen and Charlie too. They're the scariest, most protective, and are willing to do anything to help her. Impress them, and you've done it. Okay?" Chase patted his younger friend on the shoulder before turning to his son.

"I can't believe you're going today, hijo" Chase sighed, laughing a little when the boy squashed strawberry all over his face.

"What do you mean?" Rudy asked, as Bella walked out of the bedroom.

"He's going and staying with his grandparents for a few weeks," Bella answered, walking over to the boy with a wipe.

"Really?" Rudy asked, watching as the girl wiped the strawberry from around Mateo's mouth.

"Yep. First he's seeing Babushka and Dedushka" Bella smiled as she walked and threw the wipe into the bin, "Then he is seeing Abuelo, then he's seeing Grandma and Grandad"

Chase smiled at Rudy, who was clearly confused by the first set of names, "He has three sets of grandparents. My parents, Bella's parents and"

Bella cut him off before he could finish, "Can you both help me pack for him? Demitri and Yolanda will be here soon to pick him up"

"Of course, what do you need us to do?" Rudy chuckled, realising that Bella clearly didn't want to talk about the topic of Mateo's grandparents.

"Right, Chase, you get him dressed. Me and Rudy will pack his clothes and extra teddy's. We'll pack his dinosaurs Dyl got him too" Isabella instructed, frantically running around the apartment collecting the remaining clothes Mateo needed.

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Bella wiped a tear from her eye as Mateo received a kiss on the head from Drew. The whole of the cast had come over to say goodbye to their 'baby pogue', and in all honesty, it was Drew and Rudy who were taking his departure the hardest. Bella smiled as her son ran into Maddie's open arms.

"Tia Maddie" Mateo whispered into her ear.

"Yes, hijo" She whispered back.

"Look after mommy. She can't live without me" Teo spoke sternly, causing the boys to snigger and Maddie to stifle a laugh.

"I promise, mi amor." Maddie smiled, kissing his cheek before being interrupted by Rudy.

"Okay, my turn. You all had your cuddles" Rudy pouted, his frown turning upside down when Teo was placed in his arms. Teo reached up and did what he always did. He pulled Rudy's cheeks into a cheesy grin.

Madelyn walked over to her new best friend, taking her hand in her own, "He's great with kids, isn't he"

Bella smiled, squeezing Mads' hand, "That he is. I mean, he's hot, young, and is good with kids? Is he real"

The two girls broke into fits of laughter, drawing the attention of the group, "Please, do share what is so funny" Austin wiggled his eyebrows next to Bella before engulfing her into a hug and lifting her bridal style.

"And the need for this is?" Bella laughed as Madison was playing with her hair.

"You're too adorable to leave alone" Chase answered for the blonde man, causing the girl to giggle.

"Yeah, okay" Bella smiled, resting her head back and watching Teo and Rudy.

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A/N- I'm sorry i know this was a shitty chapter, but i had to split Chapter 8 because i wrote it too long and it ended up being like, 3000+ words.

I love you, thank you for reading.

Remember, Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass, it's about learning to dance in the rain 💗💗

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