I groan when I hear my alarm go off signaling it's time to get up and get Sky ready for school.

I'm going to drive her to school today while Meagan tries to sort through all of their things. But when I get back I plan on talking to Meagan about her and Skylar staying with me permanently. I don't want them to leave, if anything I want to make this official.

I've loved Meagan for over 14 years, even if we were apart for a majority of the time. I can't imagine spending the rest of my life without them. I know I shouldn't even be thinking about marriage considering we haven't even gone on a date yet. But when you look at the person you love more than anything and have not a single doubt in your mind, you just know.

And I want Meagan forever.

I finally manage to untangle myself from Meagan's death grip and find a pair of sweats to pull on along with a sweatshirt. I look back at my bed and can only smile at the sight of Meagan peacefully sleeping. She clutches to my pillow since I'm no longer there and I can feel my heart swell at the sight. I slowly walk towards her and lean over my bed, placing a chaste kiss upon her forehead.

She doesn't stir and I finally leave the room and head towards Skylars. I go to open her door and see her already awake grabbing her backpack.

"I didn't expect you to be up so early." I say to my daughter and she looks toward me with a tired smile.

"Yeah, I couldn't sleep." She says and I feel the guilt take over.

"Are you sure you wanna go to school? You can stay home today if you want?" I say but she shakes her head and passes me going towards the kitchen. I follow her closely behind as she grabs an apple from the fruit bowl.

"I think it would be best if I go to school. I don't need Mom worrying about me." Sky says and I nod my head understanding.

I grab my keys and wallet along with my phone before heading out the door following my daughter to my SUV and we both climb in.

I start it up and back out of the driveway, heading towards her school.

"I don't think I told you yesterday, but I'm sorry." I say making my daughter look at me with a confused face.

"Why are you sorry? You didn't do anything wrong." Skylar says but I can't help but feel like this is my fault.

"I know you are thinking it is, but it's not. Grandpa chose to kick us out, just like he chose to lie to my mother and me about you." Skylar says and I move one hand placing it on her arm trying to calm her down.

"I know this is kinda soon, but how would you feel about moving into my house permanently?" I question making her calm down instantly.

"You really mean that?" She asks and I come to a red light.

I look over at my daughter and give her a small smile.

"I want us to be a family Sky. I love your Mom more than anything, and I know it's soon but I was hoping you'd give me your blessing to marry her someday. It won't be tomorrow, but I can't imagine my life without the two of you in it." I say making her look at me shocked.

The light turns green and I start driving again but Skylar hasn't said anything.

"I know I missed out on 14 years of your life, and apologizing will never be enough. But I want to make it up to you and be there for you now. I know I'm probably not the ideal parent you wished for, but I really want this Sky. I want to be your other Mom and hopefully someday be your mother's wife." I say with emotion showing in my voice.

I pull up to the front of her school and Skylar doesn't move to get out just yet. I watch her eyes stare ahead as I can see the wheels basically turning in her head.

I look down at my lap in defeat and am suddenly attacked by two arms wrapping around me tightly. I hear her begin to cry letting out choked sobs and I can feel my heart break at her distraught state.

I wrap my arms around my daughter and pull her into me as she continues to clutch to me tightly.

"I love you, you know that right? And I'm so proud of you." I whisper as I kiss the top of her head. I feel her nod into my chest and her cries quiet down. I hold her for a little while longer until she eventually pulls away to wipe her face.

A bright smile spreads across her lips making a smile of my own appear.

"Yes." She says making my heart beat faster in my chest.

"I would like to stay with you, and you can marry Mom." She says making a smile spread across my lips.

Skylar looks out the window and sees all the other kids heading into the school. She pulls me into another hug before grabbing her bag.

"I'll see you later Ma." She says and I feel my heart clench, but in a good way. The tears start to pool in my eyes and I can't help but smile even bigger.

I wave her off as she shuts my door and rushes to catch up with who I assume to be her friends.

I feel the tears continue to leave my eyes as my heart is overwhelmed with so much emotion.

I need Meagan.

I take off towards my house needing to see her. I need her in this moment.

When I get to the house I quickly pull in the driveway and head inside. The tears are still flowing down my face as I open the door and shut it quickly. I find Meagan standing in the kitchen drinking a cup of coffee.

When she sees my face, worry quickly invades her eyes and I rush towards her. She places her mug down and pulls me into a hug as I bury my face within her neck. The tears continue to flow as she runs her hands up and down my back trying to console me.

"Baby what's wrong?" She asks and I pull back to wipe my eyes and give her the biggest smile. Confusion is clearly written all over her face but the smile doesn't wipe off of my face.

"Sky called me Ma." I say with pure emotion in my voice and Meagan looks at me as tears start to fill her eyes.

She throws herself into my arms and I wrap them tightly around her. I kiss the top of her head as I share this emotional moment with the mother of my child.

And I look to make her more than that very soon.