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Chapter 12- Girlfriend part 3

As Tyler helped herd the kids toward the car, Katie lingered by the door, watching the whirlwind of energy that was their morning routine. Lila waved enthusiastically, her pigtails bouncing with each movement, while the first-graders were already debating who would get the window seats. Tyler, ever the calm in the storm, managed to corral everyone into their spots with a mix of charm and dad authority.

Before he climbed into the driver's seat, Katie walked over to him with a soft smile. "Hey," she called, her voice cutting through the chatter of the kids.

Tyler turned, meeting her halfway with a questioning look. Before he could ask, she leaned in and kissed him on the lips—gentle but lingering, a quiet moment in the chaos. "Thanks for taking them," she said, her hand resting on his arm. "I'll see you at the office soon."

His lips curved into a grin, his eyes crinkling at the corners. "Don't work too hard before I get there," he teased, brushing a strand of hair out of her face.

Katie laughed softly. "Same to you, Mr. Superdad."

As Tyler climbed into the SUV and started the engine, Katie waved to the kids, who yelled their goodbyes from the backseat. She watched as the car pulled out of the driveway, her heart full yet calm, ready to tackle whatever the day ahead would bring. With a deep breath, she turned back toward the house to grab her things and head to the office, her mind already switching gears to work mode.

As Tyler navigated the SUV through the familiar streets toward MN Elementary, the car was alive with laughter and music. The four little ones—Rachel, Autumn, Daniel, and Joseph—were having a full-blown jam session in the backseat. Tyler joined in, drumming on the steering wheel in rhythm to their singing.

"Dad, you're offbeat!" Rachel teased, giggling.

"Offbeat? Never! I'm setting the beat," Tyler shot back, grinning as he exaggerated his drumming.

Meanwhile, Summer sat in the back corner, leaning her head against the window. The morning's argument with Katie weighed on her, and her expression was distant, framed by the wispy strands of her hair that caught the sunlight. Her headphones were already on, the faint sound of her music barely audible over the chaos in the car.

When they arrived at MN Elementary, Tyler parked and hopped out, rounding the car to help the little ones with their backpacks. They spilled out of the SUV, excitement bubbling over as they saw their friends and spotted their teachers waiting at the entrance. Tyler crouched down to give each of them a quick pep talk and a hug, making sure they felt confident for their first day.

"Be good, okay? Show everyone how awesome you are," he said, ruffling Daniel's hair.

"We will, Dad!" Autumn chimed, leading the pack inside.

After watching them disappear into the building, Tyler returned to the SUV, finding Summer now sitting in the front seat. She'd swapped places during the drop-off, her headphones still firmly in place as her music blared.

Tyler climbed into the driver's seat and glanced at her briefly, noting her guarded expression. He turned the key, and the engine purred to life. For a moment, he considered saying something, but he decided to let her set the tone. If she needed space, he'd give it to her, knowing there was always time to talk when she was ready.

The drive to her school began in quiet contrast to the earlier chaos, the only sound being the muted hum of Summer's music and the steady rhythm of the road beneath them.

Tyler pulled up in front of Owens High School, his eyes scanning the bustling scene of teenagers streaming toward the entrance. The building loomed large and new, its façade gleaming in the morning sunlight. Summer sat motionless for a moment, staring straight ahead, her headphones still on.