She runs. Like her life depended on Xavier's arms holding her close. Xavier barely even winces as our little girl jumps into his arms, only sighs in relief. But when she buries herself into his chest, I can see it. His face scrunches, changing from relief to confusion. He looks up at me with wide eyes. He peels our little girl from his chest scanning her features, and I finally realize what he's doing. As his eyes land on her neck looking for a mark to be laying upon it.
Does he not remember what her bastard of a father did? How he said he crushed our bond. He should know she wouldn't let anyone else mark her. Don't doubt Addison, Xavier, she loves us. Yes, I know she does because those are the last words she spoke to me. She claimed that despite our missing bond, she loved us. Does he still love her too?
That thought nearly crushes me. Part of me hurts for doubting my brother's love for Addison, and the other part is crushed at the thought that if he no longer felt anything for her I'd be stuck. Torn between the two people I love most. I couldn't let her go. No, I care too much to live without her. But I doubt she'd be able to stay her is Xavier no longer wanted her. Would I leave with her? Would she let me?
The fat tears spilling from Addison's eyes are enough to pull Xavier out of his thoughts of confusion, and he coos, "Oh my baby girl... I missed you, love."
That's all I needed. Watching Xavier tighten his arms around our angel as she cries tells me it's real. That there's nothing to worry about. We're finally together, safe, and happy.
The next day Xavier is grumbling about how he needs to work as I remind him that him leaving that god forsaken room doesn't mean he's magically healed. Despite his pessimistic complaints, I know him being on couch rest for the day doesn't fully bother him. He may act like someone pissed in his cheerios but the smile on his face as he plays with Addison's hair says otherwise. She sits on his lap quietly coloring as she sucks on her binky.
She still hasn't spoken a word since yesterday, but hasn't left Xavier's side so he doesn't seem to mind.
"My sweet princess is a little artist. You're doing so good princess." His breath tickles her exposed neck ad he finished up with her Dutch braids, and she shivers and hums in response.
"What did you make baby?" Her big brown and green orbs look at me with pride as she holds up her picture. Each item in the picture is unrealistically colorful but it was clear the goal of her artistic skills. In the center stands who I'm assuming is her, although she's colored each strand of hair a different color as if taking turns with each crayon. The same can be said for the two men standing besides her.
"Oh baby that's so good! You made sure to make Daddy look extra handsome hm?" I give her a cocky smirk and brush a tickle under her chin as I point to which one I assume is me.
Xavier scoffs and rolls his eyes, "Clearly, brother, that one is me. So thanks for finally admitting to yourself I'm the better looking one."
The balls on this man, I swear. "No way! How could you say that's you? Clearly it's me."
He deadpans, "He's taller, so clearly me."
"You are not taller. Stand up." I cross my arms waiting for him to stand but he only wraps his arms around Addison, pulling her deeper into his chest.
"We all know I'm right, huh baby girl?" She covers her binky filled mouth and giggles making me playfully glare at her.
Fine, if he wants to act so cocky, I'll wipe that smirk right off his face. I huff, making sure to get my baby's attention, "Fine then, I see how it is. Nobody loves Daddy anymore. Just yucky chopped liver."
Xavier rolls his eyes but his mouth goes wide as our baby wiggles out of his grasp. She crawls her way to me, and that sneaky bastard gets caught watching her ass swaying as she makes her way to me. But when I lift my princess into my arms and she snuggles closely to me he snaps out of it and pouts.
"But baby, what about my cuddles?" I swear I hear our girl snort at his pout and she pulls out her binky to give me feathery kisses down my neck.
My body instantly reacts. Xavier and I have agreed not to make any moves on Addison, waiting for her to feel ready again. So her little acts of shy kisses light my body on fire. Even with our bond gone, her body sends sparks through my blood.
Xavier growls, noticing how obvious my reaction was as her soft lips brush my sweet spot, "You both suck."
"Oh get over it. Addison's gonna help me make lunch, isn't that right princess?" She nods, happy to keep me company as I make us all lunch. She tugs on her blue sleeves of her sweater while she watches me from the counter top. Part of her looks entranced as I make my way through our kitchen, grabbing everything needed for lunch. Another part of her almost looks lost in thought.
After the noodles come to a boil, I pick up my baby girl resting her on my hip. This, this is where she belongs. By my side, as I take care of her at her best and worst moments.
Sometimes, all I think about is you
Late nights in the middle of June
I hum out the music blasting from our speaker. I sway my hips in the most dramatic way possible making my baby squeal at the sudden movement. She giggles at the silly looks I make on my face while I sing off tune to her.
Heat waves been faking me out
Can't make you happier now
How I manage to entertain my princess with my top notch dance moves and manage to make lunch in record time is beyond me. I must be a pro. By the time I have three bowls served up for us, I'm nearly out of breath and she has this light in her eyes I haven't seen in a long time.
The melodic strumming of the guitar fills my ears and I slow down, bringing Addison close to my chest.
And baby when you sleep do you dream of me?
And when you're awake do you think of me?
I need to know, how do you feel?
I whisper along to the song. I swear I've never heard this song until I met Addison. And since then I couldn't get enough of the minute long song, always making me think of her.
'Cause baby when I sleep I dream of you
And when I'm awake that's all I do
I remember the first time I heard this song, Addison was listening to it while she was showering. I couldn't help myself from peaking through to she her dancing along to the chorus.
I smile at the image of her bouncing on her heels, yelling the chorus as if she were the only one the house. I press my lips closer to her ear, and she shivers as I spin us in a small circle.
Do you know how in love with you I am?
Do you see how in love with you I am?
Everything that you do, it makes my heart stop
Oh, it stops
She cuddles into me, she kisses my jaw and a yawn escapes her lips. I kiss her forehead, my heart filling with love for the girl in my arms.
"Let's eat our food then we can take a nap yeah?"
Oh my gosh, thank you all for the support on the book so far! I am so sorry I have been awol! I got a second job and been helping all my friends get ready to leave for school so I have had little to no time to write. I hope you like this little chapter, I'm going start right away on the next chapter for you all.
Love you all!
Songs:
Heat Waves by Glass Animals
Please Notice by Christian Leave
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