He watches as Rosaline stares out the window, a look of longing in her eyes.

Jared has to admit that everything that's happened involving Rosaline's adoption, happened a bit fast but, what's done is done. He feels a tinge of guilt when he looks at the cast on her leg. Jared didn't know that Rosaline would act the way she had, running out and end up falling down the stairs. It was a wake-up call that Jared's feeling aren't always reciprocated.

It's just as soon as he saw her at the Barrick's party, he couldn't help but want her. It's common knowledge that lusting after someone 12 years their senior is a bit...weird but he couldn't get her out of his head.

It was so bad that his best friends Sebastian and Dylan noticed his withdrawal. They demanded to know what was occupying his mind, but he didn't tell them of course, yet he can't keep Rosaline a secret for long.

Soon, the press is going to catch wind of the adoption and soon his darling Rosaline will be all everyone talks about. That's why he plans on telling them today at Sebastian's place once he drops Rosaline off at her music class.

The car stops, they're at their destination.

"Bryce, escort Rosaline to her lesson." Jared demands.

"Yes, sir."

Jared's driver, Bryce, gets out the car and opens Rosaline's door, offering his hand which she takes after a moment of hesitation. As she gets out the car, her dress rises up giving Jared a peek of her light pink panties. It's only a peek, but it's enough that Jared observed the details and knows she bought them from Vicks, a pretty popular clothing brand, though nowhere as good as his. He makes a mental note to personally pick out her underwear from his clothing brand. Just the thought of her wearing something he designed...a shiver runs up his spine as he mentally groans.

Bryce exits the building and enters the car.

"Where to next sir?" Bryce asks, looking at Jared through the rear-view mirror.

"Go to Sebastian's place," Jared orders.

"Yes, sir."

They pull off the curb and now alone in the back seat, Jared pulls out his phone and begins to play Plants vs. Zombies.

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Unlike Jared who lives in the city, Sebastian lives in a secluded area. Whenever Jared comes over to Sebastian's place, he always cherishes how peaceful and quiet it is. The only downside is that the internet doesn't always work.

It's sad yes, but Jared can't live without the internet. For one he can't go online shopping. Jared doesn't believe in going into the store to pick up food or clothes. If they can't deliver, he gets one of his staff to pick it up for him. Sebastian, however, is a different story. No one knows where he lives except for him, Dylan, and Sebastian's sons. Sebastian's doesn't even have any maids or butlers which amazes Jared since he can't live without them.

Bryce parks in the driveway next to Dylan's car and Jared gets out and heads towards the front door.

When he reaches the door, Jared knocks a few times and a moment later the door opens revealing a stoned-faced Sebastian dressed in a white dress shirt with the top buttons, unbuttoned and black slacks.

"Jared," he says in greeting.

"Sebastian," Jared greets matching is dull tone.

They stare each other down, waiting for the other to break.

Jared breaks first, jumping into Sebastian's embraces, acting as if they hadn't seen each other in forever. They give each other a squeeze, before separating.

"I haven't seen you since the stone age," Jared exclaims.

Sebastian rolls his eyes and mutters, "Still dramatic as always."

Jared waves off his comment and strides though the front door, the large cabin, seeing something out of the corner of his eye. Turning his head, he watches a small brown haired boy run towards him at full speed.

"Unc Jar," the boy squeals.

Jared bends down and picks up the small boys throwing him in the air, causing him to erupt into giggles.

"Well, hello Brian," He booms, and Sebastian rolls his eyes again, before turning around and heading towards the basement or otherwise called 'The Man Cave'.

"Unc Jar play wi mi," Brian slurs.

Jared puts him down causing him to frown.

"Sorry baby boy, but I can't play with you today."

This causes little Brian's, eyes to glaze over with incoming tears.

"Bu why?"

Jared sighs and bends down so their eye-level ruffling Brian's hair.

"I have to talk about some important things to talk to your dad, but I promise I'll play with you later."

Brian nods and turns around walking away his happy mood gone. Jared lets out a deep sigh and walks over to the open basement door and walking down the steps leading to the basement.

Jared takes time to look over the room. He hasn't been in here in quite a while and so far, nothing's changed. The carpet floors are still colored beige while the walls are a dark shade of brown. Opposite of the stairs is a fireplace with a kindling flame that gives the room a nice glow and a warm feeling. A polar bear's skin lay on the floor under a glass table. On either side of the bear's skin and glass table are a long brown couch and two large and comfy, brown armchairs with a small table in between them.

Sitting lazily in either armchairs are Sebastian and Dylan, each with a glass of scotch in their hands.

"Hi Dylan," Jared greets, sitting on the couch.

He doesn't get a "Hey Jared", like he expected or a smile or even wave in greeting. Instead he gets a threatening glare in return. He lets out a strangled sound of shock and turn towards Sebastian who gives Dylan an amused smile.

"He had...company over when you called," he says as a way of explanation.

It's Jared turn to rolls his eyes as Dylan huffs and crosses his arms over his chest like a child.

"Bunch of cock blockers," he mutters sulkily.

Sebastian and Jared share incredulous looks.

"How are we cock blockers," Jared asks.

Dylan uncrosses his arms and sends both of them an accusing glare.

"Every time you call me or want something, I'm just about to fucking someone."

Both Sebastian and Jared laugh and Dylan's left eyebrow twitches in irritation.

"So why did you call this little meeting," Sebastian asks, after they settle down.

"Well," Jared takes a deep breath. "I think I found our girl."

Sebastian and Dylan's back straighten, and their face turn serious.

"Explain," Dylan barks.

Jared has to restrain himself from glaring at him at the demand and proceeds to tell them how he met Rosaline at the Barricks party, how he couldn't get her out of his mind and how he adopted her, using the promise of getting the Barricks out of debt.

"Before I came here, I dropped her off to her music class."

He looks at Dylan and Sebastian watching the emotions filter across their faces. Fear, worry, desperation and... hope.

"What does she look like," Sebastian asks, his voice a whisper.

Jared opens his phone and goes to his photos, tapping on a picture of her school picture, a poliet smile on her face.

"Wow," Sebastian whispers.

Jared smiles at his awe.

"I want to see her," Dylan demands.

Jared snorts. He just knew he was going to say that.

"You can't," he responds.

Both men look like they want to protest so Jared quickly adds, "she needs to get comfortable around me before I bring her around you two or else she'll probably run away."

They again look like they want to protest but don't when they realize he's right.

"When she gets comfortable with me, we'll set up a date on when I'll bring her to meet you."

All three nod in agreement and the rest of the conversation is spent talking about their businesses and their personal lives.

They haven't seen each other in quite a while and though neither of them will admit it, they're glad that had decided to meet here.

An hour passes when Jared's almost goes off, reminding him that Rosaline needs to be picked up from her music class.

"Well guys it's time I take my leave."

Sebastian and Dylan say their goodbyes and Jared jogs up the wooden stairs and onto the first floor. Calling goodbye to Brian he runs out the front door and into the limo where Bryce takes him to his Rose's music class.