TEACH ME PROFESSOR [Elizabeth Olsen]

Chapter 86 - Sanctuary

Y/N'S POV

"Do you really think this will help Lizzie be happier?" i set down the spatula, wipe my hands on my apron and then take Julian in my arms, lifting him up and seating the little one on the kitchen counter.
"Okay listen little bear, just your presence will light up Lizzie's smile, i promise.
We'll have a nice day okay?" i reassure him and he nods
"You don't like it when she's sad huh?" i ask
"I want to see you both happy, people in love have to be happy" he says and his words make me curl my lips in a little smile.
"She's happy, don't worry and these cookies will make her even happier" i say rubbing my nose against his making him giggle.
"Y/n when are you going to ask her to be your girlfriend?" he asks curiously, a smirk forms on my face
"Very soon, promise" i state

after baking the biscuits, i teach Julian the main basics of riding his little motorbike, because he can practice more in Lizzie's garden.
Shortly after we hear the door of the backyard open, i look up and see Lizzie leaning on the doorframe looking at us.
"Jul honey go wash your hands, we'll join you immediately" i tell to the little one, helping him get off the motorbike, he nods and runs inside.
I get up and join Lizzie, she looks down and intertwines her fingers nervously.
"Hey, are you okay?" i ask her, leaving a kiss on her forehead
"Mmm mmm yeah" she nods swallowing
"Robbie signed the divorce papers" she states, without looking at me and her voice devoid of enthusiasm
"Well that's great news, isn't it?" i smile, trying to cheer her up
"Mmm yeah i guess so" she mutters, looking her hands.
It's like if she's afraid to look at me, like she's afraid i might spot something in her gaze.
"Babe can you lo-"
"Lizzie?" Julian calls her, she jumps a little, but then turns towards him, forcing a smile
"Yeah little one?"
"Is this a camera?" Julian asks, referring to the camera in his hands.
Her eyes widen for a moment, staring at what Julian has in his hands.
"Jul how many times have told you not to touch other people's thin-"
"It's okay, don't worry" Lizzie interrupts me, once again not looking at me but touching my arm.
"Yes little one, come here let me see if it still works" her voice says tenderly, Julian hands her the camera and she looks at the object hesitantly.
"Mmm ok if i remember correctly-yup here it's on" she mutters
"Yayyy, can i use it?" Julian asks and Lizzie smiles sweetly
"It's yours if you want it"
"Really?" the kid asks incredulously
"Of course, i haven't used it for a while now and neither does Rob - i mean i'd rather give it to you, i just have to check that there's another memory card -" she stops when pressing between one button and another finds some pictures on the screen of the camera, out of the corner of my eye i see one where she and Robbie are kissing.
She turns to me and looks at me uneasily
"Uhm i should have one in a drawer" without hesitation she rushes into the house
I decide to follow her and i see her nervously rummaging through the drawers in the living room.
"Liz" i call calmly, but she doesn't turn
I walk up to her, placing her hands on her shoulders, she gasps but then continues looking through her things.
"It must be here somewhere" she states to herself
"Lizzie stop please, look at me for a second" i make her turn towards me and i see her shining eyes
"Hey it's okay" i whisper taking her face in my hands
"I'm not angry with you, i understand that you still want to keep those pictures and i know this morning it was tough to see him again, but you were strong okay? And you did the right thing even if in this moment you feel unfair towards him, i'm so proud of you" i say to her, but she doesn't seem convinced by my words
"Okay listen, i knew today would be a difficult day so Julian and i have prepared a beautiful day to spend together" i explain to her and she tilts her head in confusion
"What have you two prepared?" she requests
"You'll find out soon, but first you have to eat our famous cookies, Julian has worked so hard" i smile and finally she too mentions a weak curve on her face
"I could never say no to yours famous cookies" she affirms with joy
"Perfect, let me spoil you a little today my little bear" i say placing my lips on hers and holding her tightly to me