Screw the System

Calum woke up the next morning with a blanket wrapped around his body. When did that get there? He sure as hell didn't put it there last night. He smiled to himself. Hayley must have put it there. That was a good sign, she couldn't have been too mad if she went out of her way to do that.

He got up and went to the kitchen, ruffling his dark hair in the process. He looked in but she wasn't in there. He took a glance at the clock before moving on. It was 11 in the morning. Wow he slept for quite a bit. He only remembered faint details of the night before. He was too worried to fall asleep at first but eventually it got so late that he got too tired to worry.

He continued through the house, looking for her. He found her in the bedroom, folding laundry on the bed. A couple feet away the twins were sitting on the ground and playing.

"Good morning," he greeted huskily.
"Good morning," she said quietly.
He sighed, "can we talk about this?"

"It's fine Calum," she looked over her shoulder at him, "I get it,"
"Hayley," he frowned, "please just let me explain,"
"I'm not being sarcastic Calum," she clarified, "I know that it's just your job. I just worry,"
He wrapped his arms around her waist, "I'm sorry,"
"I forgive you," she smiled

He nuzzled his head in her neck, placing soft kisses and humming.
"Go away," she shooed playfully.
He pouted, "Awww c'mon,"
"No," she laughed, "go play with your children,"
"Oh so now they're just my kids," he rolled his eyes.
She stuck her tongue out.

He laughed and went over, scooping Cecelia up, "hi cutie,"
She giggled and her little hands reached out to him.
He kissed her hand, causing her to giggle more and squirm.
He laughed and rested her against his chest while he picked up Jacob. Jacob yanked Cecelia's hair, causing her to start crying.

"Hey don't be mean," Calum scolded his little son.
Jacob pouted at his fathers words. Hayley couldn't help but laugh because he was doing the Calum pout.
"Yep that's definitely your son," she teased.
Calum calmed down Cecelia and brought them into the livingroom.

Hayley finished up her folding and placed the clothes in their right spots. She heard Cecelia giggling and when she peeked her head in, Cal was laying flat on the floor, Jacob sitting behind his head, playing with his hair, and Cecelia on his chest, staring at his tattoos. She rested her hand on the feather on his collar bone, pointing to it.

"That's my tattoo," he grinned.
She squealed and laid down on his chest, resting her head in his neck. He smiled and placed his hand on her back, tracing soothing patterns there. His hand easily covered her entire back, making Hayley grin wider. This was so cute. Cecelia's eyes were closed as she drifted off to sleep, but Jacob was still wide awake.

Jacob put his hand on Calum's face. Calum scrunched his nose up and closed his eyes, hoping the child wouldn't poke him in the eye or scratch him. Jacob giggled and rested his hand just above Calum's jaw. Calum opened his dark eyes and smiled up at him.

"Hey bud," he greeted softly, not wanting to wake his daughter.
Jacob laughed more and clapped his hands together. Hayley decided to join them at that point. When she entered Calum looked up at her and smiled.

"Having fun?" She smiled
"Of course we are!" He grinned up at Jacob, "right jake?"
Jacob giggled and kicked his feet.

Hayley say down on the floor with them and they spent some quality family time together. It was still a change from before. She was so used to it just being the two of them. Sure things were more hectic with two kids, but it was more fun too. She enjoyed learning all these new things with Calum. She loved to watch him interact with the babies too.

It was such a difference from how she remembered him growing up. He was always quiet and some what cold. He usually kept to himself, other than when he was with Michael. She didn't pay him much mind then, but she always wondered about him. She never imagined him ever having a family, let alone with her. It was so weird how everything turned out.

All she could do was be thankful for it all. It was amazing.

~*~

Hayley woke up that night to banging on the front door. She looked around, seeing Calum had still nit returned how from his work. She grimaced, slightly scared already, and got up. She scampered to the
window over looking the street and peeked out.

Red and blue lights blinded her vision. She scrunched her eyes closed for a moment before opening them again. Cops. The fucking cops were here. She had no idea what to do. She had never really associated with the police before.

She rushed and grabbed her phone, calling Calum. He answered almost immediately, probably finding it weird she was calling him at such absurd hour.

"Hello?" He answered
"Calum," she breathed, "the police are outside, trying to get in!"
The line went silent except for some stray curse words.
"Okay, just stay put," he answered, "I'm on my way home,"
"Okay," she nodded.

As she did so there were more bangs on the front door. She was getting anxious.
"Calum," she begged.
"I know princess, I'm going to be home as soon as I can," he responded, "just stay calm. You haven't done anything wrong baby,"

She nodded and tried to take a deep breath.
The door was smashed in and she heard it slam against the wall. She let out a terrified squeal. Within seconds, she came face to face with an officer. He was young. He seemed sympathetic when he saw her expression.

"Drop the phone," an older, more stern, officer ordered.
She heard Calum swearing over the line, but placed it down on the table.
"Hayley Irwin, you are being taken into custody for interrogation," the officer said.
Her jaw dropped, "w-what,"

"We have reason to believe that you are a witness to recent crimes," the officer explained, "you can come easily or we can force you,"
She gulped. What the hell? Well, it made sense. She was Calum's girlfriend, and who would be better for questioning on his motives? Like they would get anything out of her. She wouldn't say a word against Calum.

She sighed, "okay,"
She figured it was better to go easily and not say a word then to be forced.
The younger officer seemed to be relieved at her words and gestured for her to follow him.
"Wait," she remembered, "my children are asleep,"

"That's alright" he responded, "we will keep an eye on them for you while you are at the station,"
She looked reluctantly over at him. Her eyes found his name tag. Mark. Well hello there mark.
He sensed how uncomfortable she was, "I can assure you that they are in capable hands miss,"

She sighed and nodded her head, "may I at least put them in their car seats?"
He nodded and she went to the nursery, being careful to strap them in while they slept.
After, she surrendered and went outside with the officers. She saw Calum's car pulling up. He got out right away and started to come over.

"Hayley," he coaxed.
She stopped and turned to him expectantly, waiting for direction.
"Stand back," the older officer ordered, his hand hovering over the gun in his pocket.
Calum looked pissed.

"It's alright Calum," she said softly, "I'm fine see?"
He growled, "she hasn't done anything wrong, I'll go,"
"We are taking her in for questioning," the officer said carefully, "afterwards, she will be released back home."

The officer prodded Hayley towards the car. She looked to Calum one last time and dragged her fingers over her lips, gesturing that she'd keep her mouth shut. She got in the car, Cecelia and Jacob strapped in the back, ignorantly asleep. The door closed and she saw Calum talking to an officer, looking really mad. She sighed and turned back forwards, the young officer sitting in the passenger seat. He turned and looked at her sympathetically.

"You do to have to be afraid of us," he said, "were here to save you from that monster,"
She gasped at his words, "Calum is not a monster,"
He turned back ahead and Hayley heard him mutter, "poor girl,"

She was angered by his words. Why was she crazy for falling in love with someone? Sure, Calum was troubled, but he deserved love too, and Hayley loved him so much. Now she was more than determined to keep her mouth shut.

Notes

Oooooh....
so do you think she'll crack or keep her mouth shut? What's gonna happen to Calum? thanks for all the love on this story! It's utterly amazing!

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