Changes within (Falace)

~17~

The day at the Zoo was a blast, the pictures they managed to get of Lily, her beaming smile and gratefulness. She was the sweetest child. She adored Alice and Alice adored her. 

The night before the zoo was pretty much chill, Fp couldn't stop looking at Alice, they watched a film and played fetch with the dogs in the garden. They enjoyed each others company, she was something different, too good to be a human in Fp's eyes.

At the end of the zoo trip sat a gift shop, Alice knew Fp would try refrain her so she sent him to the burger king the zoo had onsite to order their late lunch but Lil's dinner as it was 5pm.

Alice took Lily into the shop, mesmerised herself by the teddy's and blankets, she could tell the girl had been warned not to loo or touch. Alice looked around seeing a 5 for £30 deal on teddys. "Lils choose 5 teddys and a blanket, don't worry "The girl looked up for reassurance when Alice nodded she darted off choosing a Lion Teddy, A tiger, a zebra, a giraffe and rhino. She picked a blanket with the lion ,tiger, jaguar and leopard print. 

Alice herself searched she bought 4 blankets, A big cat one like Lily's for poorly Charlotte, A elephant and Zebra print for Amelia, A big cat one for herself and a elephant, zebra and giraffe one for Fp. She also picked up 2 teddys one a male lion with a fluffy maine the other being a female lion. She hadn't thought of how what she had done represented a couple. She saw a rather large back pack which had a lion as the graphic. She bought it for Lily, to put her stuff in. Last second Alice remembered Sofie, she grabbed a monkey blanket and teddy. FP called her his cheeky monkey.

Of course the final sum was hefty but she didn't care. She packed the new back pack full of Lily's things, she seperated the others into bags, one bag to take on her flight the other bag being Hers, Fp's and Sofie's. 

She smiled knowing she had made Lily's day.

Of course Fp jokingly told her off for spending so much, but thanked her, seeing the look on Lily's face.

"Sorry to bother you, i just wanted to say what a lovely looking couple you are and what a beautiful daughter you have"An elder spoke soon walking away. The pair smiled at eachother.Nothing could ruin the happiness of their day.

Well, nothing serious, what ruined Fp's day was he didn't get to hold Alice or show her how much she had changed their lives.

But the night was what she needed to pack her small case and think, think about everything. Him, Her. 

She wanted him. She knew she did, but being hurt was the only thing holding her back. 

Thursday began with a walk, feeding the animals and a shower. She checked she had everything packed. Made sure she had full fridge and cupboards for Fp and the girls

She waited until around 6 o'clock when her bell finally rang. She was full of utter excitement. Opening her door seeing him stood with big box of chocolates. 

"Hey beautiful sorry i am late Sofie had a paddy"He kissed her cheek gently walking in. 

"Mhmmm greeting friends like that"She giggled he rolled his eyes removing his shoes. "Don't worry about it, anyway have you eaten"She asked to which he shook his head

"Do you like steak,chips,onion rings and chicken"She asked he blurted.

"You feeding an army"She swatted his arm.

"Its a favourite of mine, i'll take that as a yes. Its alll cooking except your steak, how do you like it" He thought for a second "medium rare"She nodded "Good choice me too"He watched her cook for him, he'd never been cooked for before. Except from his younger years. 

"Come here, table"She gestured him over. They ate their feast in peace, the gentle hum of the radio and the odd meow or hiss from the cats.

"I'll wash up"FP offered as they both reached for the same plate,hands skimming eachother. 

"Thank you"She kissed his cheek.

As he washed up he thought to himself. This could be his life. Him, Her, Lily,Sofie, 3 dogs, 5 cats. They could be happy, together. 

"Penny for your thoughts"Alice appeared behind him 10 minutes later. When he turned to face her his jaw dropped. She wore a pair of navy blue silk laced rimmed booty shorts with a navy crop top which was also lace rimmed. 

"You look insane like always Als"He pulled her closer to him. Feeling her shiver beneath him.

"Can we talk"She looked up into his eyes. He kissed her head and led her to her own sofa. 

"Fp, i've been thinking. I want you, I want us, But i'm scared, i don't want to be hurt again, it'll break me, it really will, i trust you. But we will wait until our time comes to make things official. I just want you to know. I'm yours, i don't have eyes for anyone else but you. I want us to build up and when the time is here what'll be will be. But i need to know you feel the same"She sat in nervousness, awaiting his response. 

"I'm all in Ali, you are mine. I am yours. I don't want anything from you except a cuddle, we will take it as slow as you need, i am here, i am yours. I don't want anyone else but you"Her cute giggle made him smile.  

She scootched into his lap her hand moving to his stubble, "I thought you were mean"his hand brushed her leg. 

"I am, but around you i'm not,something about you makes me soft, i don't want to hurt you or push you away. But when it comes to you i am mean. You are my girl. I can't have anyone else wanting you. I know we aren't together yet. But we are both spoken for"Alice agreed, snuggling into him. 

"I missed you Jones"