I'm not a puppy! (age regression)

13. Everyone needs help

"I think I know what we can do"

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"I don't want him watching me, I'm not a baby"
"That doesn't make you a baby-"
"It does! And why tom- I can be on my own"
I whined, sounding the least a bit babyish, I assure you.

I sat in the corner of the couch, pulling at . Andrew sat on the other armrest. He looked at his phone, Tom would be here any minute.

Andrew said I didn't have to get dressed, but I didn't want Andrew seeing me in my pyjamas during the day. That's not what mature people wear, and I'm very mature.

"Jamie we've agreed, you want me to go find out about Ben-"
I nodded.
"You don't want to come yourself-"
I nodded again.
"And you don't want to be alone right now, which is more than understandable"
I flushed a little, looking down, clearly embarrassed. Andrew reassured me

"Hey this is just as much for me as it is for you. I'd like to be sure you're safe, ok?"
I huffed, but smiled a little at Andrews words
"And he'll just be in the other room, you only have to be around him as much as you want. I give you permission to be rude, not very but a bit. Tom will understand"

"Ok"
I murmured, resting my head on my propped up hand.

Suddenly, the door bell rang. I flinched and Andrew went to go get the door.

With Andrew gone, my breath began to go uneven, shakey almost. I clasped my hands together tightly. I didn't want to be alone, but saying that out loud is stupid.

I heard the front door open and Andrew greeted Tom. I listened in on bits of their conversation.

"If they wanna be left alone, just leave them be"
"Ok-"
"They've been through alot so don't push them alright-"
I smiled to myself, Andrew telling Tom to leave me be was nice. Even if I couldn't see him, hearing him was comforting.

"You're such a dad-"
"Shut up"
They laughed and my stomach got all fluttery.

That was just a joke. Tom was just joking, it didn't mean anything.. did it?

I started to zone out, dwelling on what Tom said. Was andi like a dad to me? No! That's what bens friends said and that was bad... and what did andi mean when he said shut up? Would he not want to be my dad? He already takes care of me, alot, and he does it really well too.

He'd make a good dad. I smiled to myself. He'd make a great dad.

My thoughts were suddenly interupted by a hand waving infront of my face
"-amie? Jam? Jam bam thank you mam?"
I snapped my head to Andrew, now suddenly standing in front of me. My eyes went wide and Andrew chuckled. I frowned at him.

"Jamie. I'm going now-"
I frowned and tried to seem like I cared way less than I actually did. Andrew must've seen right through me, as he assured me.
" I won't be out long, I swear. Tom's got some work to do, so he won't be bothering you, right Tom?"
"Right!"
Tom waved from the doorway. I crossed my arms. Andrew started to walk out of the room
"Bye Jam"
He called and I sat up a bit, wanting to see him. I resisted the very strong urge to run after him and give him a hug.

"Bye Andrew"
I called out and he smiled at me, making me feel all fluttery and warm again.

The feeling left very quickly though, as Andrew left. Tom had followed him out of the room but once he returned, it was awkward to say the least.

We didn't speak for a what felt like ages, I didn't even look at him, just looking out the window. Eventually Tom said.

"I'm gonna do my work in the kitchen if you need anything buddy"
And just like that he also left.