Serendipity | Ninjago One-Shots II

when you smile, you knock me out, I fall apart | ninjago oc's next gen

Not a request but Dad! Cole is one of my favourite things in the world and I couldn't help myself-

Featuring Siena from Musically Me and their daughter Lilly.

Lyrics from Dear Theodosia by Lin Manuel Miranda from Hamilton The Musical
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Siena was exhausted from her day at work. All she wanted to do was flop into the bed and bury herself under a mountain of pillows. Maybe even hibernate a bit.

The woman sighed, tucking her blonde hair behind her ear as she balanced her grocery bags in one hand and struggled to open the door. When she finally made it in her nose was hit with the distinct smell of something burning.

She smiled, but not because of the charcoal, but rather the laughter that danced through the air. Siena kicked off her shoes and entered the kitchen, her grin widening as she walked in on the scene.

Music played faintly in the background, it was jazzy and fun, Lilly's favourite music at the moment. The little girl clapped her hands excitedly as Cole danced around the kitchen, exaggerating his movements for his daughter's entertainment as he cleaned up the large explosion of food that covered the counter. His brown eyes twinkled as he looked at Lilly and lovingly wiped a stain off her cheek. He glanced up and caught sight of his wife hanging in the doorway, a huge smile brightening his face. He turned off the music and hastily tried to alleviate the mess.

Lilly twisted to see what her dad was looking at. A squeal erupted from her lips and she wiggled to get out of her high chair. "Mommy!"

"Hey, dove!" Siena immediately passed the bags to Cole making him grunt so she could pick up the little girl. "I am so happy to see you!"

Lilly giggled and Siena studied her. Lilly's dark locks were covered in some sort of substance and her nose was covered in flour, the white powder was bright in contrast to the little girl's dark complexion. Cole was constantly trying to cook and Siena didn't have the heart to tell him no. She just hoped that he had the sense to keep Lilly's thick hair and curious fingers away from the flames and food.

"What am I? Chopped liver?" Cole teased after he put the groceries away. Siena gave him a look but kissed him on the cheek, making a face when her lips hit something sticky.

"I think some of us need a bath." Siena looked fondly at Lilly.

The little girl nodded solemnly. "Mommy."

"What?" Siena gasped. "Are you saying a stink?"

"Yes!"

Cole snorted as Siena rolled her eyes, amused. "Nice try, sweet pea." She tapped the girl on the nose. "But I'm not the one covered head-to-toe in... this."

Cole shrugged sheepishly as Lilly pouted. She always put up a fuss for a bath but as soon as Lilly got in she was happy as a lark.

"I can take her." Cole offered.

Siena hesitated. "Are you sure? You've been with her all day, I can give her a good wash."

"I'm sure, you're probably tired." Cole smiled sweetly at her, already taking their daughter from her. "Besides you can fix my attempt at dinner while we clean up."

Siena laughed. "Well... alright." She reluctantly let them go.

Siena watched as they made their way to the bathroom. Lilly chattered excitedly the whole way and Cole nodded along at all the right intervals, acting like what she was saying was the most important thing in the world. A warm feeling spread through Siena's chest as she moved to wash off the counter of the remains of her husband's disaster.