Anders POV

I wake up slowly and notice that Gavin is still sleeping. It's about 8am and I need to get us both ready for the park and make and pack a picnic for our lunch. I could have someone else do it, but I haven't thought that far ahead yet. I decide to let Gavin sleep longer while I shower. He can just take one after we swim later today.

After my short but really hot shower, I get ready for the day. I completed my morning routine and decide to wear jeans and a hoodie in order to be comfortable at the park.

Gavin was still asleep and it was nearing 9am so I would need to wake him up soon and get him ready. I decided to text the chef to pack us some sandwiches, chips, grapes, and lemonade for our picnic; enough for the 4 of us, because I'm lazy.

Anders: Hey, can you please fix some chicken salad sandwiches, bbq chips, some grapes and lemonade enough for 4 people in a picnic basket for me today?

Chef: Of course, that's no problem! I will even stick in some cookies your mother made last night. They are chocolate chip!

Anders: Sounds great! Thank you so much! :)

After putting my phone away I wake up Gavin.

Anders: Gavin, wake up baby. We need to get you dressed to go to the park with Scott and Carter.

Gavin: Good Morning Anders, did you pick out me some clothes?

Anders: You know I did baby, I see you are a big boy today.

Gavin: Yea, I don't feel very little right now.

Anders: That's okay prince, I got you a hoodie and some jeans and tennis shoes for the park. You can wear your big boy underwear as long as you let me know if you need the bathroom while we are out.

Gavin: Thank you, that sounds comfy and I will!

Anders: You are very welcome! Now get ready please for daddy, so we can go. You can just shower when we get done swimming later today. We need to leave in about 30 minutes.

I let Gavin change clothes, but not before nothing the bright red blush on his cheeks. He must still be shy about me calling myself daddy when he's out of little space. I love referring to myself as his daddy, so I doubt I will stop. Once he finishes his morning routine, we head to the mini ship after collecting and thanking the Chef for our picnic. I text Scott a quick message letting him know we are on the way. He responds that they are leaving their house as well.

We make it to the park and I help Gavin out of the ship. I let him sit up front with me since he wasn't in little space. He had a smile on his face the whole way. I spot Scott and Carter sitting at a table so we head over to them. Carter spots us and starts sprinting at full speed toward me and my little mate. I look down and see a look of terror on Gavins face. I don't think Carter realizes how intimidating he looks right now to someone that is as small as Gavin.

Carter: (Yelling while running) GAVIN!!!!!

Scott: CARTER, SLOW DOWN!!!

It's too late, because seconds later Carter crashes into Gavin and sends both of them flying into the ground. Luckily Cater plans for this and doesn't let his weight crush Gavin. I stand there trying not to laugh at the hilarious sight. Eventually Carter gets up and instead of helping Gavin up he just picks him up like you would do a small child. You know under the arms and all.

Gavin:(still catching his breath since the wind was knocked out of him) Hey Cater! You can put me down now, I'm not in little space.

Carter: Nah, I don't think I will! This is more fun.

Gavin: Dude, seriously put me down!

Carter ignores Gavin and keeps walking back towards Scott with a struggling Gavin in his arms. I jog to catch up and find my baby boy pouting, but seemingly calm after realizing he wasn't get down. We make it to the table and Scott pops Carter in the back of the head.

Carter: Oww, what was that for?

Scott: Are u serious? You could have seriously hurt Gavin! You are a lot bigger at 6'7 than he is at 5'6 even though you are a little smaller than Anders and I.

Cater:(looking down) Sorry Gavin, I was just excited to see you.

Gavin: It's okay Carter, I forgive you! Can you put me down now so we can go have fun before lunch?

Carter: (Smiling again) Fine, but you are no fun! Let's go shorty!

Both boys run off and I sit down with Scott to shoot the shit. We discuss life, mates, work and everything in between. I look over every now and then to check on the boys. They seem to be playing hide and seek or tag or something that involves running. We let them have fun for a while longer before we call them over for lunch.

Carter and I are having a blast playing tag. I still can't believe he crashed into me when we first arrived. That dude is crazy with a capital C. I think he likes having a little brother type friend since he is smaller then daddy and Scott. He can't be all dominant with them like he can me. This thought makes me mentally roll my eyes. Hopefully we eat soon because I am getting hungry since I slept late and didn't eat breakfast. As soon as those thoughts popped into my head Anders was calling us over to eat.

Anders: Boys, time for lunch!

Carter and Gavin: Coming!!!!

We both raced to the table like our lives depended on it. I sat by Anders and Carter sat by his bf and mate Scott. Anders passed out everyone's food and we enjoyed a nice picnic and great conversation. I ended up eating all of my chicken salad sandwich and a few grapes and one of Anders moms cookies. The lemonade we had was also delicious. After everyone was done we decided to take a walk around the park before we headed home to go swimming.

Carter and I walked together and Anders and Scott walked behind us.

Carter: Wanna race shorty?

Gavin: Definitely! You are on!

Carter: To the tree line and back! Ready, set, go!

So Carter and I raced, but we soon realized he was either faster than me or had the advantage because of his height. I made it back to the others about 45 seconds after Carter did. Not too bad for someone my height.

Anders: Good job boys!

Scott: Congrats baby! Gavin, you did really well also! Good job!

Carter and Gavin: Thank you!

After we finished our walk we decided to head back home to the pool. The older guys packed up our mess and we headed to separate cars.

Anders: See y'all at the house!

Anders shouted to Scott and Carter as they were leaving. We made it back home around 1pm. Anders let the guys inside and they went off to a guest room to change. I ran to the bathroom since I had been holding it for the last hour. Anders and I changed into our swim trunks and met the guys out at the indoor pool. We didn't need sunscreen since we were inside. I raced to the deep end and dove head first into the water.

Anders: Gavin! No running near the pool! What if you fell and hurt yourself?

Gavin: I am not little right now, so it's fine. Sheesh.

Anders: I don't care that you are not little. You do not run by the pool. Am I clear? You better watch your attitude or I will spank you.

Gavin: Fine! I'm sorry!

Anders: That's better, now behave.

I didn't respond and just swam under the water again and didn't notice that Carter and Scott had joined us. I love him, but damn he is annoying sometimes. I'm not a baby all the time or even an actual baby! Before I knew what was going on, since I was once again lost in my thoughts, I didn't notice Carter sneaking up on me. He grabbed me around the waist and swam to the surface with me in his arms. He wouldn't let me go even though we were above the water. I am not in the mood to be manhandled by anyone right now. Getting pissed, I tried to push him away. His grip on me only tightened and I started to freak out.

Gavin:(screaming, on the verge of frustrated tears) Let me go!!!

Carter: Dude calm down! I thought you were drowning! You were underwater for too long!

Gavin: Just let me go and leave me alone!

I gave one more giant push and kicked him in the chest lightly, but it made him finally release me. I swam away to the side of the pool away from everyone and pouted in the corner. I didn't want to speak with anyone, I was still mad at Anders for treating me like baby when I'm not in little space. What I didn't see was Anders coming up behind me.

I felt bad for yelling at Gavin about running by the pool, but he needs to understand I just want to keep him safe. I watched him pout and go underwater. I saw Carter swim to him and figured he would joke with him and everything would be back to normal. Boy was I wrong. I watched Gavin yell and try to get away from Carter even after he explained he was just trying to help him. I understand he's upset at me, but that was just plain rude and I can't let it go. Little boy or not, that's not acceptable.

I swam over the Gavin and picked him up out of the water rather roughly since the water was only about 6' in this area. I sat him on the side of the pool and made him look at me.

Anders: What the hell was that?

Gavin: Nothing, I just didn't want to be touched. I'm mad.

Anders: So that gives you the right to be rude to your friend who was trying to help you?

Gavin: No, and I'm sorry but I can't help my feelings and actions sometimes.

Anders: Don't apologize to me, you need to say sorry to Carter. You hurt him and his feeling. That wasn't very nice of you. When you have an issue with me you need to talk to me about it. Not lash out at someone else. Little boys lash out at people, not big boys. Are u maybe feeling little and don't realize it or understand it?

He doesn't respond, but just shakes his head yes.

Anders: I think so too. Come on let's go apologize to Carter and then we are going inside. I can't let you get away with acting like that. You need to tell me if you might be feeling little so I am able to handle the situation better. Do you understand?

Gavin: Yes daddy, I sorry.

I carry him over to Carter and Scott and Carter takes him from my arms.

Carter: Hey little man, I'm sorry for upsetting you.

Gavin: I sorry Carter, not you fault. Me was mad at daddy. Forgive me?

Carter: Of course buddy, I can't be mad at you. Can I have a hug?

Both boys hug and I excuse Gavin and myself.

Anders: Feel free to use the pool, I need to handle the rest of this in private so it doesn't happen again. I will call you later.

Scott: No problem! We will see ourselves out! We had fun today! See y'all later!

Anders: Later!

Gavin and I make our way inside after we are dried off completely. I run a bath for us and we bathe and get out, neither of us saying much.

Anders: I'm sorry baby, but you are getting 10 spanks for being disrespectful and rude to not only me but also our friends. I love you, but you need to know that type of behavior is not okay.

He doesn't respond verbally, but he shakes his head letting me know he understands. I don't bother to get us dressed and just lay him over my lap.

Anders: After each spank I would like you to say "I'm sorry daddy"

Gavin: Okay daddy

I start spanking his little ass and soon we are done. Gavin is crying and his bottom is pretty red. I sit him up and kiss his tears away. He hugs me and I just hold him for a few minutes until he calms down.

Anders: That's it, calm down baby we are are done, you did so good. Taking your punishment like a good boy. Daddy loves you.

Gavin: I'm sorry daddy.

Anders: All is forgiven baby, you are okay. Just let daddy know how you are feeling next time.

Gavin: I will daddy.

Anders: Good boy, now lay still on your tummy so I can get some cream for your bottom.

After I place him on his front, I get the soothing cream and rub it into his cheeks. I also grab a diaper and a onesie for him since we aren't going anywhere else today. He doesn't say anything and I feel like he will be asleep at any minute. I leave him laying on the bed and get myself dressed in some sweats and a tank top. I grab his paci and some juice and make him drink something. Once he is done I place his paci in his mouth and carry him to his crib in his nursery.

Anders: I think you need a nap after all of that. I will wake you up before dinner if you aren't up by then.

Gavin: (sleepily) Otay daddy, I wuv you.

Anders: I love you too little one! Get some rest so you will feel better.

Before I finish my sentence he is passed out. I guess all the drama and crying wore him out. I hope I don't have to punish him much, I did not enjoy seeing him upset. I decided to call Scott now to apologize for the abrupt ending of our fun day.

Phone call

Scott: Hello?

Anders: Hey Scott! I just wanted to apologize for today. We will have to get together another day for swimming.

Scott: No worries dude. It's all good and we completely understand. How is Gavin?

Anders: He's sleeping now, I spanked him after we took a bath and put him down for a nap. I think he is having trouble understanding his little side and that makes sense because all of this is new to him. I just can't believe how rude he acted.

Scott: It's okay, we get it! Carter isn't mad, he just felt bad. He thought he hurt him.

Anders: He didn't, he was just upset at me and taking it out on Carter, but I'm glad Gavin apologized and that Carter accepted it. That's not usually like Gavin to act up.

Scott: I didn't think it was like him. It's all good! Let's just move on and we can get together another time! Thank you for calling.

Anders: Of course and that sounds good! Have a good evening!

Scott: Thanks, you too. Bye!

Anders: Later!

After hanging up, I decide to go see what everyone else is doing. The twins are no where to be found and mom and dad are in the living room watching tv. I decide to not bother them and head to the kitchen to see what's for dinner.

The chef isn't around but it looks like some kind of casserole is baking in the oven. Whatever it is it smells amazing. I check my watch and realize it's around 4pm. Wow I talked on the phone for a while! I head back upstairs to wake Gavin up. I open his nursery door and fine he's already awake, but still laying down.

Anders: Hey baby, how do you feel?

Gavin: Sleepy, but better.

Anders: Do you need a diaper change?

Gavin shakes his head no, but I go over and check him anyways. He is still dry, so I let him out of his crib and smother him in kisses. He smells so good. I put him down and make sure he isn't going to fall.

Anders: Why don't you go to the potty and wash your hands for dinner.

Gavin: Otay daddy.

He leaves to wash up and do his business. Once he is done I scoop him up and carry him downstairs to the kitchen. The rest of the family is already there, but no one says anything. I place him in his high chair and strap him in. I fix Gavin and myself a plate and grab him a sippy cup with some water and I get some tea. Once we are seated that's when everyone asks at the same time if we are okay. I roll my eyes.

Anders: Everything is fine, just had a misunderstanding. Gavin is still getting used to going back and forth between little and big space. He is feeling better though after his nap.

Ava and Axe: Makes sense.

Ava: Glad you are feeling better Gavin!

Gavin just smiles along with the rest of the family and we all enjoy a peaceful meal that consists of tater tot casserole. I have to say it's one of the best meals we have had in a while.

After a smooth dinner Gavin and I head upstairs to watch tv before bed. He is still in little space and seems to be still warn out from the events of today and I'm tired as well. We cuddle and eventually fall asleep soon after. As crazy as life gets, I still wouldn't trade my life with Gavin for anything. He is my world and my little boy.