Shawn POV

I was surprised that Bey was going to cater to me. I had the biggest grin on my face. I didn't know what she had planned but I was all for it. 

We walked around the mall some more and I let Bey get me some more clothes and all that. She did get me a Rolex because she didn't want me to spend all my money on her. We finished with the mall around 2 and it was about time to get the kids. Since we rode in my car, we just went straight to the school.

"Mommy" Erin ran over to Bey as we stepped out the car. Tierra running behind him towards me.

"Hey munchkin. How was school?" Bey said.

"It was good, but if I recall correctly, you said I could stay home with you today?"

"Ohhh baby, I'm sorry. I fell asleep on the couch and when I woke up, you were gone. Can we make It up tomorrow?"

"I guess, but I want ice cream as interest."

We laughed at Erin's silliness. "You really are my son, huh?"

He beamed before following us to the car. I buckled the kids in and made our way home.

"Ms. Beyonce?"

"Yes, sweetie?"

"Um.. are you and my daddy, girlfriend and boyfriend?"

"Oh, no angel. We are just friends."

"Why'd you ask T?" I chimed in.

"Because you guys are together more now, she spent the night and she's wearing your shirt."

" Well aren't you observant?" Bey laughed.

"Yea my daddy says I'm nosy."

"Well how would you feel if I was dating Ms. Beyonce?"

"um...I don't know... she's nice, but I don't want you guys to fight."

"What about you Erin?"

"Would that make me and Tiera brother and sister?"

"Not necessarily, but if we got married then yes"

"Well then no. I don't want you to be married."

"Why?"

"Because I cant be Tiera's boyfriend if we're brother and sister."

"mhmm... well the point is we aren't together, so you don't need to worry about that now."

"Well hold on now though, you want to date my little girl?"

"Yes daddy, we are going to get married."

"The hell you are. You're too young to be getting married anytime soon."

"Shawn, they are just kidding relax. Don't get so riled up."

"Yea whatever." I mumbled under my breath and Bey grabbed my hand rubbing it softy.

I'm not gonna lie, it felt nice. I drove with one hand on the wheel and made my way back to the house. The car ride was light the rest of the way, but I still didn't like that Erin was feeling my daughter. I felt like maybe they shouldn't hang out as much. I didn't want them to start exploring and shit. I know how kids can be.

"Shawn...Shawn."

"Huh?"

"You were in deep thought."

"Yea I was"

"Please dont tell me it's about what they said."

"Yea, I just think they might be getting too close."

"Shawn don't be ridiculous. They are kids. The last thing you need to be worried about is something grown happenning."

"Thats still my little girl, Bey."

"I know Shawn but you need to trust that nothing is going to happen. Its innocent now, If they were older I'd totally understand."

"Alright, I'll chill for now, but in a couple years. Im locking her up."

Bey laughed at me, but I was dead serious. We pulled up to the house and we got out.

"Hey, Im going to take Erin home."

"Why?"

"Well, he needs to get some clothes and I need to change into something else for tonight. You still need to find a sitter too."

"Alright, Ill have it figured it out by the time you get back."

"Ok, Ill see you later."

I gave Bey a kiss on the cheek and a hug. Erin and Tiera waved bye to each other. I watched them pull out before walking back in the house.

"Tiera, get started on your homework. You want PB&J or cereal?"

"Mmmm...I'll take PB&J."

"Alright, ill make it for you while you start."

Tiera sat at the kitchen counter and I grabbed the stuff to make the sandwich.

*Phone rings*

917-456-7892

Gloria Carter

"Hey Ma."

"Hey Shawn. How are you?"

"Good, just picked Tiera up from school. How about you?"

"I'm alright. I haven't heard from you in a while."

"I know Ma, I've just been busy with work and taking care of T."

"Mhmm. Where is my grand baby?"

"She's here. Finishing her homework?"

"HEY NANA." Tiera yelled.

"Tiera says hey ma."

"Tell her I said hey pumpkin."

"Actually, since you miss her so much. Would you like to babysit her and her friend tonight for me?"

"What friend? Jasmine?"

"No, her friend Erin"

"A boy?"

"Yea, but he's really good."

"Oh ok. What are you doing tonight?"

"I'm going to be with his mom."

"Is she someone you're interested in seriously?"

"Yea but we're not dating. We are just enjoying each others company."

"Ok baby, am I going to be able to meet her?"

"Only if you agree to watch the kids?" I said trying to convince her.

"Alright Shawn, I'll be over there around 7:30. Ok?"

"Thanks ma."

"You're welcome bye."

I finished making Tiera's sandwich and left her at the kitchen table, so I could wash up. I was excited for tonight. It was only 5 now but I knew Bey would probably be back here around 8. I wanted to make sure I wasn't rushing too much by the time I really needed to get ready.

Walking into my shower, I checked the temperature to make sure it was still warm. I chuckled as I thought about Bey in the very same shower not too long ago. She was such a tease but I loved it. My bathroom began to smell of Irish Spring and my body was covered in suds. It took me about 15 minutes to finish up. I dried off and threw on some boxers and went to check on my baby girl.

T sat at the table with peanut butter on her face and her head looking towards her work. She was clearly hungry because she tore up that sandwich.

"You got peanut butter all over your face, T."

'You put a lot, so it got messy." She shrugged.

"Riiight, I bet it did." I grabbed a napkin and wiped her face.

"Daddy, I'm done. Can we watch tv?"

"Let me check your work first." I sat down pulling the seat up between my legs and looked at her homework. She did very well for the most part but she did needs to work on her math.

"T, this one here is wrong. If tommy has five apples and Brian takes two, how many does Tommy have now?"

Tiera held up her fingers and counted.

"THREE."

"Good job, now what if Amber gives Tommy four more."

"One, two, three, four, five, six, seven. SEVEN."

"Excellent. You're doing good. From now on, try to use your fingers to help you count. It makes it easier. Ok?"

"Ok, are we done now?" She said whining a little bit.

"Yea, we're done. Go change into your pj's. Nana is coming over tonight to watch you and Erin."

"Why?"

"Because Ms. Beyoncé and I are going out."

"Where?"

"None of your business."

"You have a crush on her?"

"Yea, I do."

"Are you going to kiss her?"

"Maybe, but thats none-ya. Go change."

"Ooooo Daddy. You and Ms. Bey are going to be together."

"Go Tiera." I said laughing at her silliness.

Tiera ran off upstairs and changed into her princess and the frog pj's.

"Daddy, can we watch a movie?

"What movie?"

"Moana."

"You sure you don't want to watch anything else?" I really didn't want to watch that movie for the fifth time.

"Nooo, thats my favorite." She whined

"Alright, go put it on."

Tiera sat in the living room and grabbed the fire stick remote to put on Netflix.

"Daddy C'mon. It's starting."

"Ok im coming." I grabbed my phone from out of my bedroom and went to the living room.

Tiera was so excited for the movie that she didn't notice I wasn't paying attention. I texted Bey.

She didn't reply back but it was going on 6: 30 and I needed to get ready. The movie was almost over anyway. My mom would be here in an hour, I went into my bedroom and searched through my closet for a suit. There was a real slick classic black and white one. I didn't know where we were going to so I played it cool. Bey would be here soon with Erin.

"Daddy," Tiera said.

"Yes?"

"I don't like that tie." She said pointing at my long black tie.

"Well what tie would you want me to wear?"

"Mmmm" She placed her finger on her cheek before pointing at a bow tie, "this one."

I grabbed the bow tie from her hands and changed it out.

"You like it now?"

"Yes, you look very good." She said giving me a thumbs up.

I laughed at her and carried her in my arms. 

"Want to help me pick out a cologne?"

"Yes, Yes,Yes." She yelled out. I sat her on the bed and grabbed three different colognes.

I looked on my dresser and picked out my top three colognes, Blue Water, LV Knoxx, and Tiger.

"Here smell this one first." I held Blue Water up to her nose. She scrunched up her face and shook her head.

"No?"

"uh uh"

"Ok, what about this one?" Holding LV Knoxx.

"Ooooo I like that one Daddy."

"Ok, smell this last one and then we can see if thats good."

"Oooo I like that one too."

"Alright so which one is better?"

"This one," She said pointing at Tiger.

"Good choice babygirl." I sprayed once on my chest and then on my neck.

I musta admit I smelled pretty damn good. I went into the bathroom while Tiera laid back on my bed.

"Daddy, are you going to kiss Ms.Beyonce really?" She asked again.

"I don't know T, Maybe, if she wants me too." I said yelling back into the room.

"How will you know?"

"I can read her body language," I said.

"How do you do that?"

"The same way I read yours."

I checked myself out in the mirror before walking back into my bedroom. T was laying on her back but sat up when I came in.

"How can I read body langwich?"she asked mispronouncing it.

"Um.. you can sense it. You know how  you can tell when I'm mad but I don't say anything?"

"Yea."

"That's because you're reading my body language."

"ohh so I can just look at someone and tell what they think."

"Sometimes, you'll learn more as you get older."

*Buzz Buzz*

I heard the intercom go off and knew it was my mother. "C'mon T, Nana's here."

"Yayy" T ran out of my room and towards the garage which is normally where my mother enters.

I hit the button to open the gate to our house. I heard the alarm, so I know T opened the door to the garage.I walked after her and saw her standing in front of the now open garage.

"NANA"

"Hey, baby" My mother opened her arms greeting Tiera.

"Are you spending the night?"

"Yes, I am. We're gonna play games and watch movies with your friend."

"Yay a sleepover."

"Exactly," She replied walking back over to me.

"Hey Shawn"

"Hey Ma. How you doing?"

"I'm good, just thinking about what I am going to do with these kids."

"Well there's snacks in the pantry and some spaghetti I made yesterday night. You know T likes it with sliced cheese on top, I'm not sure about Erin though."

"Ok son. You look handsome." She said as we walked back inside.

"Thanks ma"

I left the garage open but just locked the door, so Bey could just come straight to the garage door.

"Do you know where you're going?"

"No, she didn't tell me. It's a surprise."

"She sounds sweet."

"She is. I can't wait for you to meet her, you'll like her. I can tell."

My mother sat at the table while Tiera took her phone to play games. I grabbed a water and sat across from my mom.

"As long as she has good intentions and treats you well..."

"I know ma." I said rolling my eyes.

"Alright well what else has been going on? You talked to your brother and sister lately?"

"No, you know I don't talk to Eric like that and I talked to Annie in about a week, but I'm taking her out for her birthday. We can do a little birthday dinner if you want."

"Aw Shawn that's sweet. I would love to see all of us together."

"Yea it has been awhile. Ill send out a huge text and set a date."

"That'll be a good idea. Is it going to be adults only or we including the rugrats?"

"I'm thinking adults only. Theres going to be drinking and I want it to be stress free."

"Alright Shawn, just send me the details and we can get it together. You know what you're going to get her?"

"Maybe a Louis bag. I know she loves her bags."

"Mhmm a bag to match every pair of shoes. She gets that from you."

"How you figure that?"

"Shawn, you have a watch to match anything you wear. What is it? 50 watches now?"

"It's actually 45."

"Exactly, you get my point."

I laughed at my mom. I really do love her with everything I have. We talked for a few more minutes before I heard a knock on the door. I stood up to get it knowing it was Bey and Erin.

"Look at that big ass smile on your face boy."

"Chill, chill." I said laughing. "I cant help it. Im excited."

I opened it up and saw Erin smiling up at me. "Hey Shawn."

"Hey little man." I held out my hand so Erin could slap it. "Come on in."

I heard heels and knew Bey was walking up. I stepped out and was stunned. She looked amazing, sexy, beautiful. She wore a yellow dress and held roses in her hand. The dress complimented her skin perfectly. She smiled at me while her cheeks turned red.

"Hey Shawn"

"Hey Bey, you look gorgeous." I kissed her cheek hugged her.

"These are for you handsome." She said handing me the flowers.

"They look nice. I appreciate it." I grabbed the flowers from her hand and took her hand into my free one.

We walked through the door and saw my mom standing with the kids in the living room.

"Ma." She turned around with a huge smile on her face. "This is Beyoncé, Bey this is my mom, Gloria."

"Hello, Ms. Gloria."

Bey stuck out her hand.

"Oh honey, come here." My mom opened her arms to hug Bey. Bey seemed surprised but went for it anyway. "You're gorgeous."

"Thank you." Bey smiled

"So where are you taking my son?"

Bey looked at me "Well its a surprise" She looked back at my mom "but it will be very nice and somewhere classy."

"Mhmm ok. When will you guys be back?"

"Probably really late, unless you need me to bring him back here because I know you may not want to spend the night."

"Thats fine sweetie. I dont mind at all. I know you guys are going to want some grown up time. Ill be spending the night here anyway, just send a text if you wont be back."

"Yes ma'am. Thank you so much for watching the kids. I appreciate it."

"No problem baby, just make sure you take care of my son." My mom pinched my cheeks and Bey laughed.

It was nice to see them get along. We said our goodbyes and kissed the kids. We walked out the garage door and I saw a man in a black suit standing by the car door.

"Oh so you got us a chauffeur huh? Trying to really make this real."

"Yes, this is your night. Now come on."

"Yes ma'am."

Bey went in first and I came after her. The inside was nice. The driver closed the door and Bey rolled up the partition for us.

I grabbed Bey's hand and kissed her neck causing her to smile.

"You smell good Bey."

"I could say the same for you."

"Thank you, I let Tiera pick it."

"Well she did a good job."

"Thank you, so you gonna tell me where we going."

"No Shawn, It's a surprise. Just go along for the ride."

"iight Ma." I chuckled at her.

The ride to the mystery place was nice. We talked the whole way about a variety of things, like music and the latest gossip. Our topic started to turn a little more romantic and we ended up having a make-out session, before it got too heated, we had stopped and arrived at the place.

The driver opened my door and I stepped out. We were at the Asiate, it was an uptown restaurant in Manhattan.

 It was expensive but that wasn't an issue for either one of us. I stood by the door and held my hand out for Bey to grab. I took in her beauty as she looked up at me smiling. I couldn't get enough of that dimple and her cute smile. She held her dress with one hand and I guided her with my mine. We walked in and the smell of food and music hit us. I was amazed at the beauty. It was my first stay here. She chose good.

"Hello, we're here for our reservation. It's under Knowles."

"Yes, right this way."

We followed the hostess to a table towards the middle of the restaurant. I admired Bey's back. It looked so damn smooth. I walked up to her side so I could have a reason to touch it.

"Bey, this place is nice as hell."

"I'm glad you like it. I wasn't too sure if you would because we don't eat out much."

"Yea I'm not that picky though, so it's cool."

I pulled out Bey's chair letting her sit down. I went to my chair and looked over the menu.

"You ever been here before?" She asked.

"Nah, I've really only been to Daniel's and Gianno's."

"Where's Daniels?"

"In Lower Manhattan. I'll take you next time its my turn."

"Mmm, Ill make a note of that." She said laughing before returning her attention to the menu.

We looked over the menu a little before the waiter came over.

"Hello, My name is Ramon. Ill be your server tonight. Can I start you off with some wine tonight?"

"Yes, Ill have a bottle of Château Cheval Blanc 1947. That good for you?" Bey asked turning to me.

"Yea thats good. Nice choice."

"Ok, well I will be right back with it and Ill be ready to take your order."

Bey smiled at him and turned back to me.

"What do you want for an appetizer?"

"I honestly have no idea. I'm thinking the Light verrine with shrimp and some caviar."

"Alright, Ill let him know when he comes back."

"So Bey, What do you have in store for tonight."

"Well since you're itching to know. I am going to wine and dine you. After this, I want us to go back to my house for a surprise. It'll be something that you love."

"Okay, I see you trying to go all out for the kid."

"Oh hush up Shawn. I'm just treating you how you should've been treated."

"Thank you Bey. I appreciate it. I don't think any woman has truly showed me how much I meant to them unless its my mom." I said getting a little serious.

"I'm glad, Shawn... Look... I know we talked before about wanting to take it slow, but I want to say I really appreciate you being so patient. I know a lot of guys wouldn't wait for me like you have. I like you a lot, I don't know if you can tell or not." She laughed. "But I do... and I think I'm ready to get a little more serious, not excessively but what we are doing is cool.I thought about what I said this morning and I still stand by it but I just want to make sure you know I can handle what we have going on so far. I wanna date and focus on each other. The make-out sessions and doing this "date." I can get used to it and I wouldn't mind making it a habit. Sleepovers, touching, I'll be ready soon and when I am, I promise to tell you."

I reached over and grabbed her hands.

"I appreciate you tellin' me that, but I wait because I respect you Bey. I'm not gonna lie and say I am not happy about it. I'm glad you feeling comfortable enough because I love kissing you." I smiled at her and licked my lips. "Matter fact, come here."

I reached over the table and cupped her face with my hands, pulling her chin up so I could kiss her lips again. They were so soft and she couldn't help but smile as our lips connected. I could feel her smile getting wider. I pulled back and sat  in my seat.

"That was...mmm." Bey dabbed her mouth.

"You know how I do." popping my collar.

"Oh shut up Shawn. It wasn't all that."

"Couldn't tell by the way you was cheesing all hard."

I could see Bey's face turning red and decided to stop messing with her.

"It's all good Bey. I'm just playing. You do got nice lips tho."

"Thank you Shawn."

I kept staring at Bey and I could tell it was getting to her.

"Shawwnnn. Stopp." She whined.

"I'm just admiring you, beautiful."

"Well admire somebody else."

"Alright." I shrugged looking around the room finding an ok looking woman in a red dress. She was iight but she wasnt as fine as Bey. I looked back at Bey who was reading over the menu still.

I quietly observed the woman in red and smiled at her when she noticed I was looking. Using my peripheral I could tell Bey was watching me now. I kept smiling and saw Bey turn her head in the direction that I was looking in. I didn't pay her any mind. I kept this going for a few minutes while licking my lips to really sell this whole thing.

The waiter came back up with the wine sitting in ice.

"Hey are you ready to order?"

"Yes, Ill have the shrimp scampi without the nuts and for the appetizer Light verrine with shrimp and some caviar."

"Ok and for you ma'am?"

"Just chicken Alfredo with parmesan." Bey said softly. I could tell her mood changed.

"Ok, I'll have your appetizer shortly." He walked off.

I figured I better tell her I was playing before this messed up what we had going on.

"Bey..."

She didn't look up at me but down at her fingers fidgeting.

"Bey..."

She finally looked up at me with tears in her eyes.

"You really gonna do that after I told you how I felt." She said sounding heartbroken. "I just told you how I felt about us and you gonna sit there and stare at some woman."

"Bey, I was just playing. You really think imma sit there and gawk at a woman for real?"

"Well you did." She sniffled.

"I was kidding. You know I'm feeling you. I just wanted to mess you with you. Ok?" I got up and walked around the table to her. I knelt down and grabbed her hand kissing it. "I'm sorry BB."

Bey didn't answer just cried into both of her hands. Damn, I felt bad. I didn't know how sensitive she was.

"Bey please stop crying...Bey..Baby please...People are looking." Nothing made her stop. "I'll cover dinner ok? Dont worry about tonight. I ruined it. I'm sorry." Bey kept crying. I grabbed her hand and realized that her cry started turning into a laugh.

"Bey?" She was full blown laughing at this point.

"You really thought I was gonna be sad over some girl that's not even badder than me." She hunched over with tears in her eyes.

"Wooooowww Bey. That's real cold." I said slowly standing up walking back to my seat.

"I had to get you back. You really tried me though."

"It's cool. You back to paying for this dinner. Just for that, imma order some steak and lobster."

"Ok ok ok, you got it Shawn." She said trying to sound serious but failing.

"Damn right. Its all good though. Imma handle that ass later."

Bey bit her lip. "How you gonna handle me?"

"In ways you're not used to."

I could tell that riled Bey up a little bit because she was giving me them bedroom eyes. I took the opportunity to pour us some wine. It was top of the line stuff and I knew it would be good.

"It's good huh?"

"Mhmm. Very." Bey kept staring at me and I did her.

"Sweet" Our gaze was intense but we broke it to look at our waiter approaching with our food.

"Here's your dishes. If you need anything please let me know."

We immediately dug into our food and it was amazing. Each bite was full of flavor and delectability. 

I looked up at Bey and she was going into town. She was classy but had a huge appetite. I kept eating my food and before I knew it, I was done.

"Damn that was good." I said.

"It was. I'm glad I chose this place. It did not let me down."

"I can tell."

"Whats that supposed to mean?" She raised her eyebrow at me.

"Nothing Ma, just saying I can tell you like to ear. Its not bad or anything. I like a woman who isn't afraid to show her appetite."

"Mhmm better." I laughed at her fake hood shit.

I raised my finger to the waiter so he could come back over.

"Hi, we're ready for the check now." Bey said

"Yes ma'am."

He came back quickly and left the black book on the table. I saw Bey getting her card out.

"What you doing?" I asked her with seriousness.

"umm...getting ready to get the check so we can go.

"Nah, I'm taking care of it." I started to pull out my wallet.

"No Shawn. This night is about you. I cant take you out and then have you pay."

"I'm still a gentleman Bey. I'm not letting you pay."

"Well thats too bad. You can get the next one." She reached for the book before I could and slid her card inside handing it back to the waiter.

"Bey.." I warned.

"Shawn.." She said with the same fierceness. "It's not up for discussion. I already gave him the card, so let it go. Its ok."

"Alright." I dropped It but I'm just adding this to the list of punishments she's going to have to deal with later.

The waiter came back shortly and I stood up reaching out my hand for Bey to grab. We walked outside hand in hand. I saw our driver standing at the car and opening the door as we approached.

"Thank you" Bey said.

"Preciate it" I said following her into the car.

He closed the door to the car and drove us to our next destination.

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Thanks for reading. I'm glad I was able to update sooner than expected. Sorry for any errors. I'll update again soon.

What did you guys think?

What do you think is going to happen at the crib?

What about that little stunt Shawn pulled with the woman at the restaurant?

How you feel about Bey finally getting together and ready to move on a little bit more? Not too soon, but just a little bit more.