Zodiac- learning to live under the stars

Chapter 25- babysitting

JULY
Aquarius's POV
"Get this baby out of me!" Virgo whined.
"You have two more months," I said, flipping through a magazine.
She groaned.
"Guys guys guys!" Gem shrieked, running into the room.
"What's up Gem?" I asked, looking up.
"Ophichius. Just. Asked. Me. On. A. Date!" She squealed.
"I thought you were already dating him?" Virgo said.
"No! He was my plus one for V's wedding. That's it," she shrugged.
"Well then that's great," I said enthusiastically.
"I don't trust him," Scorpio skulked into the room.
Gem rolled her eyes at me and V.
"Why's that?" She dramatically turned over to our resident pessimist.
"I just get a bad vibe. That's all. Guys, remember it's you three's job to babysit Cal and Hunter," he added whilst walking away.
"This is going to be interesting," I snorted.

"Stop crying,"
Calypso continued wailing.
"Stop crying please Callie!" Gem begged.
"Mama! Dada!" Hunter started crying as well.
"Stop crying please!" Virgo finished off the trio as she too, started crying.
"We need help," I groaned as Gem put an arm around the hormonal pregnant woman.
"I would ask Ophi but I prefer my head on my shoulders," she said.
"Who else would be free?" I groaned, patting Hunter's back.
"Leo?" She suggested.
"Hey V, why don't you have a nap? It's been a long day," I offered.
"Okay," she sniffled.
Gem shot me a thankful look as I lead Virgo upstairs to her room.

"Can you come? Please?"
"I- yeah I can. I'll be home soon,"
"You're a lifesaver! Thank you Mini!" I sighed with relief.
"You owe me now," she grumbled before hanging up.
"Good news?" Gem perked up from where she was feeding Calypso with a bottle.
"Yep. Mini's coming back from that film festival or wherever she was to help," I answered, pocketing my phone.
"Meow," I looked down at the cat who was pawing at my leg.
"Oh hey sweetie," I cooed picking up the cat.
"Help me get this child out my arms. They're falling asleep," gem whined.
"Fine," I huffed, putting Orion back down and taking calypso.
"I'll put her to bed," I added, leaving the sitting room.

"I'm here!" Mini announced, banging the door open as she entered.
"Shhh!" I hissed.
"Oh! The kids asleep?" She whispered.
"Yeah," Virgo answered tiredly from the sofa.
"V! Hey! How you doing?" Mini chirped.
"I can't wait for this thing to come out," she huffed.
"Ah. I remember Can and Pi at that stage," Mini said.
Virgo turned to glare at her.
"Okay, okay," she retreated into the kitchen.

"MAMA! DADA!" I opened my eyes slowly.
"Someone shut him up!" Virgo groaned.
"I got him!" I heard Mini shout.
"You know you'll have a baby in five months," gem said from somewhere in the room.
"I know," Virgo said.
I sat up and rubbed my eyes.
"Boo!"
"AAAAHH!" I shrieked.
"Your face!" Libra giggled.
I pouted.
"Aw you're so cute. C'mon, I'm hungry and I can't cook!" She whinged, pulling me to my feet.
"I can't cook either," I grumbled.
"Well then: toast!"