CHAPTER 38

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(Note. I am going to bring Anna's age down quite a bit: 6 years old...)


On your way to Lance's house, with him by your side, it was sort of a nervous feeling settling inside you. You didn't really know how to compose yourself. Lance noticed this and gave your hand a reassuring squeeze.

''Are your parents going to be there?'' You asked nervously. Lance looked down at you and gave you a small smile.

''No, I don't live with them anymore. After Anna's health started deteriorating, they didn't want to look after her, so I kicked them out'' Lance explained. You nodded in understanding, feeling guilty for even asking.

''I've assigned a nurse to look after Anna, so she's been with her ever since'' Lance added. You nodded silently, feeling even more guilty 

''Hey, stop feeling guilty. I know that's what you're feeling right now, but I don't care about them. So turn that frown upside down'' Lance chuckled and squished your cheeks. You gently swatted his hands away, a small smile finally appearing on your face.

💭 ''She is so lucky to have an older brother like Lance...''

After some time, Lance and you had finally arrived at his house. He opened the door and the nurse greeted you both, of course. 

''Lance-kun, who's this?'' The nurse asked, looking at you.

''She's my girlfriend'' Lance smiled, looking back at you. He gave you a wink, earning a slight blush from you, the nurse nodded, letting out a chuckle

''We'll be with Anna for the next few days, so you can take this time off. Thank you for looking after her'' Lance said gratefully.

''It's what nurses are for. If you need anything, let me know, alright?'' The nurse said before leaving. 

Lance grabbed your bag and placed it on the couch before gently taking your hand and leading you upstairs. The nurse had informed you both that Anna was fast asleep, so Lance was very quiet and so were you. He carefully opened the door and saw his little princess fast asleep. You stayed back because it was part of the surprise. Lance sat down beside Anna and gently stroked her hair, a loving smile on his face. This seemed to have woken her up, and the moment her eyes fluttered open, she was met with her older brother, Lance, smiling down at her.

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''Lance-nii?!'' Anna let out a gasp as she was about to get up, but Lance gently pushed her back down, Anna's eyes became blurry instantly

''You need to rest, my little princess'' Lance said softly as he placed a soft kiss on her forehead

''I miss you so much...'' Anna's voice was barely audible as she snuggled into Lance, who let out a soft chuckle

''I missed you too, little one...but I'm back for a few days to be with my favourite princess'' Lance smiled, Anna looked at him with sad eyes

''Just a few days?'' She pouted, Lance noticed it of course

''That's how much I could get off, nii-chan has a exam after that...so he's going to need good luck kisses from his little princess'' Lance said lovingly, Anna let out a tired chuckle

''I will give nii-chan all the kisses for his exam..'' Anna smiled at him

''There is someone I want you to meet...'' Lance said, he got up and gently grabbed your hand, bringing you in, Anna's eyes lit up immedaitely

''This is Y/n, my precious girlfriend'' Lance smiled as he smiled down at you

''Little princess, meet Older princess'' Lance let out a soft chuckle, you walked over to Anna and sat down besides her

''Hey little one...your nii-chan has told me so much about you...you're even more adorable...'' You smiled at her, Anna got up and started sniffling

''Anna, there's no need to cry'' Lance let out a soft chuckle, gently wiping her tears

''I have always wanted to meet you...thank you for coming to visit me'' Anna smiled as she moved forward, snuggled into you, you looked down at her, soon a tear escaping your own eyes, you wrapped your arms around her

''You're most welcome, little princess'' You let out a chuckle, as more tears escaped your eyes. Lance wrapped his arm around you both, holding you both close to him. 

''I'm really happy for you, Lance-nii. And for me too because I get to have a big sister now''  Anna said sweetly, making you both smile

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After meeting with Lance's sweet little sister, you were left overwhelmed with so much warmth, Anna had immedaitely clung onto you like a little koala, he really fell in love with you and that made you smile. It just made her that much more precious and needing that much more protection. You and Anna had been speaking for quite a while now, just talking about random little things, she showed you all her favourite teddies and toys. But it also meant, Anna really overdid herself today and was very exhausted, so you carefully laid her down in her bed and helped her fall asleep.

''Mr Fluffykins says he likes Y/n-nee-chan...'' Anna giggled as she gave you a small pink teddy bear, you let out a soft chuckle, gently stroking its head

''Can you tell Mr Fluffykins that I like him too...he is so so cute and soft'' You cooed as you cuddled the teddy bear, Anna hummed, nodding her head

You told Anna a short story to help her fall asleep, unbeknownst to you that Lance was listening carefully, leaned against the door frame, a small smile on his face. He walked over and sat down on the other side, also snuggling in and listening to you. Anna had eventually fallen asleep, you tucked her in, you noticed Lance had also fallen asleep too, earning a warm smile from you. You placed a soft kiss on Anna's forehead and tiptoed over to Lance's side since Anna was in the middle. You got on the bed and leaned down to give him a kiss on the forehead too, but you felt a pair of arms wrap around your waist, startling you. Lance was smirking at you

''I want mine on my lips'' He smiled, you gave him a quick peck and wiggled out of his arms, he watched you go back to the other side and get in.

''Good night'' You whispered before closing your eyes, Lance pouted

''Can we go sleep in my room?'' Lance whispered as he slowly shifted to face you, you opened your eyes, shaking your head

''I want to stay with Anna-chan'' You whispered back, sticking your tongue at him, Lance pouted even more now

''Tomorrow'' You whispered, Lance nodded, his pout soon disappearing. You both had wrapped your arms around Anna and fell asleep



To be continued...

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