Russian Love (Ruv x Whitty)

Chapter 26, Head bruise

~*Ruv's POV*~

Selever sighed in exhaustion. He had been rapping for nearly a straight two hours. Cherry was playing something called 'Handball' with Lilac as Hex took Cherry's place in holding the boombox. Pico and Kieth were now singing the lyrics of Pico's song 'Blammed' to the music of 'Stress' by Sergeant John, I think. 

I was watching the rap battle when I heard Lilac starting to cry. Insincitly, I stood up and walked over to my daughter. Lilac was on the ground, crying with a bruise on her forehead. I crouched down as she reached out for me and picked her up. She was hiccuping as the tears continued to roll down her face, and she wrapped her arms around my neck. I patted her on the back as I kissed her on the cheek. 

"It's going to be alright. Отец is here," I whispered as I sat on the ground and comforted her. 

When Lilac calmed down but still held onto me, I decided to ask what caused her to cry. 

"What happened to make her cry?" I asked as I looked up. 

"I accidentally pegged the handball at the ground close to Lilac's feet. She tripped over the ball, and she landed on the ball when it rebounded," Cherry said as she crouched down close to me. "I'm sorry, Lilac. I didn't mean to hurt you," Cherry said as she patted Lilac on the head. 

"What does 'pegged' mean?" I asked. 

"Huh?" Cherry said as she looked up at me. "You don't know what pegged means?" 

"I grew up in Russia, away from technology. I only came here a few years ago and am not up to date with technology or terminology," I said as I put Lilac on my lap. 

"Oh yea, sorry," Cherry chuckled nervously. "Wait, where did you grow up?" She asked as she sat down, crisscrossed. 

"I grew up in Tolyatti until I was almost 19, went to Moscow for only about a month or two before moving here," I slowly stroked Lilac hair as she buried her face into my arm. 

"Ooo~ What's it like in Moscow?" Cherry asked. 

"Don't remember, been here for the past two years," 

"So, your about 21?" Someone asked as they slav squatted next to me. I looked up and saw a guy with a goat's skull for a head. 

"Oh hey, Tabi. Wait, Tabi?!" Cherry yelled as she stumbled backways. 

"Hey, gf," Goat head said as he stood back up. He stood only about a foot taller than me even though I was sitting down. 

"Отец, I want to see papa," Lilac whimpered as her arms wrapped arm my arm very tightly. 

"Are you sure, Lilac?" I asked as I moved the hair away from her eyes. Lilac looked up at me, and some white liquid leaked down her face from one eye. 

"I-I do," She whispered as she wiped away the liquid from her eye. 

"'Ight," I said as I stood up with Lilac in my arms. 

"Wow. Damn," Tabi said as he was looking up at me. I was slightly over three feet taller than Tabi. "You're so damn tall!" 

"Yea, yea. I hear that a lot. I'm going back to my apartment and getting Lilac's bruise healed," I said as I walked back to my apartment. 

"Wait, Ruv! Can I give you my number so I can stay in content with you?" Cherry chirped, and I felt Lilac shuffle around on my shoulder. 

"Carol has my number, so ask her to give my number to you. Lilac is my top priority right now," I said as I took out my keys and started to unlock my door. 

~*In the morning and 3rd POV*~

Whitty sat down on the couch to read a book as Lilac happily ate the fruit salad that he made her. Carol had stayed over for the night to help with taking care of Lilac. 

"Lilac, do you love papa and..." Carol paused for a moment. 

"Father," Lilac said. "It's fine if you refer to him as my 'dad', and yes, I do," Lilac said as she finished her bowl of fruit salad, and she got down from her seat. Lilac attempted to grab the bowl from the table, and Whitty sat up to help her. 

"Here," Carol smiled as she handed the bowl to Lilac. 

"Thanks, auntie," Lilac chirped with a bright smile before going to the kitchen. Carol looked over at Whitty, confused. 

"Auntie?" Carol asked, and Whitty shrugged in response. Whitty sat up more normally, stretched before standing up. 

"I'm going to wake up my boyfriend," Whitty said as he walked down the hallway to the bedroom. 

~*Whitty's POV*~ 

I silently opened the bedroom door and looked into the room. Ruv was still fast asleep on the bed. I walked over to the bed and sat down next to him. I stared down at him before putting my hand on his cheek. 'He looks so peaceful,' I thought as I rubbed my thumb around his cheek. 

"Papa!" I jumped at the voice of my daughter. 

"Yea, tiny?" I asked as I turned around to her. Lilac hopped towards me, and she hugged my leg. 

"Didn't you just meet her today, baby?" I asked as I picked her and placed her on my lap. 

"Mhm!" She purred as she curled up to my chest. "She's kind," I thought about for a moment. 

"Sure, but your dad may be a little shocked when he wakes up, but I'll get auntie to take a picture of you for him," I said as I kissed her forehead. 

"Okay, papa. I'll get ready," I put Lilac down, and she walked to the closet. She took out her backpack and started to pack it as I stood up to help. 

~*A few minutes later*~ 

"Okay, make sure she gets back by midday tomorrow," I said as I planted one last kiss on Lilac's forehead. "Also, if Selever need helps with anything, just text me," 

"Okay, papa!" Lilac laughed as she hugged me. "Bye, bye, papa," She smiled as Carol carried him down the hallway. I sighed as I closed the front door before walking back to my bedroom. I laid down next to the sleeping Ruv and pulled him into a hug. 

"Love you, babe. Lilac is going to be with Selever and Carol until midday tomorrow," I whispered. Ruv moved slightly and made a groan. 

"Love you too and okay," Ruv whispered. I blushed as I felt his arms wrap around me. 

"R-Ruv? Your awake?" I whimpered, and Ruv's arms pulled me into a tighter hug. Ruv hummed in response. I sighed as I settled down and wrapped my arms around him.