Acquiesce

eight

Now It was winter break for the kids and they've all been nagging me and Liam to take the to mall. We haven't been to the mall in a while, got busy with writing songs and touring(yes JULY has been back to doing gigs but it only lasts a day, the kids would always stay with Peggy)and studies, so we thought why the hell not? we've already done our Christmas Shopping anyways.

Now our Layla has been also going through a phase and that is being a fashionista. She refused to wear anything i pick out for her so I let her pick out her clothes for today, try to see if she's a big girl and can do big girl things, like dressing herself up.

"Mum is this okay?" Layla ran down the stairs, in a neon green tutu, blue star shirt and pink leggings, her hair was messily tied up with a rainbow zebra print bow. I was in utter shock.

Liam, who was stood next to me holding Lennon and Winston hands, had an unsure look on his face before smiling awkwardly, "You look lovely, sweetheart." he held a supportive smile.

"lovely? she looks like she's been dipped in glue and dragged across a flea market." I whispered to Liam who sniggered a bit.

"Mummy?" Layla called for me shyly, twirling around slowly, "what do you think?"

"I- Um, you look pretty, sweetie." I tried to be supportive, but I just can't. But I don't want to deal with any tantrums from her so I'm letting this one slide, I'll talk to her about fashion later.

"Are we all ready to go?" Liam asked with a big sigh. The kids all cheered and laughed as they run out to the car leaving me and Liam with tired smiles.

"My wallets gonna be crying." He told me. "Your a millionaire." I rolled my eyes as I also ran to the car, excited suddenly filling me. I get to spend time with my family, that's enough to make me jump in happiness.

I have been contemplating walking far from my daughter because of the stares everyone was giving her and mostly me for letting her walk out the house like that.

I love my Layla, but jesus christ please give me the strength to not run away.

Liam on the other hand, couldn't care less. He is Liam Gallagher, he's attacked a few people on his way, mostly paps. So he wouldn't think twice to beat anyone who ever dares laugh at our Layla.

Layla walked with the biggest confidence and I just fell at awe watching her be herself, I pushed back the feeling of embarrassment seeing as she's happy with how she looks and thats what matters.

Im sure the press will love this however, Im betting all my life savings that by tomorrow im the front page of a magazine talking about how bad of a mother I am for letting my daughter be herself.

I'm still a bit unsure, but maybe later i'll teach Layla how to match her outfits.

I held her hand as we browse shops from shops, buying clothes but not toys.

"You can buy this toy but know you won't be getting any more christmas gifts because you've already got this." Liam would tell the triplets and they all sadly let go of the toys they would show him.

and it was the day after, and i think im going broke because you know what i read on the daily mag?

"DEFINITELY NO! The Gallagher family has been seen on the mall and they all look like a disaster, Especially Layla page 8"

get a life instead of bullying a literal 6 year old.

i threw the magazine down the trash as Layla came to me dressed in the most sparkly purple dress, with a brown puffer vest and bright green scarf and orange stockings.

I smiled at her, and she did a little twirl for me, "ta-da!"

"Wow, someone's ready for their mini pageant" I raise my eyebrows, yes she is having her own pageant with her being the only contestants and me and her dad and two brothers as the judge and audience.

"We're waiting!" Lennon yelled out impatiently.

"Go on." I tell her and she runs to the living room.

Getting ready to do her catwalk. I sit next to Liam who had an amused look on his face. Winston and Lennon couldn't sit still beside him and sooner or later Layla began strutting from the other side where the TV was placed to 3 inch away from us.

Winston and Lennon thought it would be funny to tease sensitive wee Layla. As she posed and twirled for the camera, Lennon and Winston begun to boo her.

"You look horrible!" Winston laughed. "Boooo!" Lennon joined.

Layla stopped and stomped her feet, trying to say something but only a choked sob came out.

"Winston! Lennon!" Liam yells, Layla had already ran to her room.

I sighed and gave disappointed looks at Lennon and Winston who shamefully bows their head.

Liam had gone after Layla.

(3rd person btw)

Liam knocked on the triplets shared room, but got no answer. He felt sad for her, she looked so proud of her outfit. As soon as she stopped and her face turned res, Liam felt his heart stop.

He sighed, receiving no answer from Layla so he opened the door, seeing her sulking in her bed. Eyes red and nose runny, he sat quietly next to her. For a few seconds it was just him rubbing her back as she sobbed. "Am I ugly, daddy?" the question was enough to get Liam emotional.

"No, love, you're absolutely beautiful. Don't listen to your brothers. They're just jealous." Liam tried his best to cheer her up, and lucky for him it sort of did. Layla smiled as she wiped her tears, "promise i'm not ugly?"

he gave her a soft smile, ruffling her hair a bit, "promise."

they hear the door creak open and when they looked up it was a Winston and a Lennon with guilty faces, Finley behind them with a sympathetic look.

Layla looked angry to be looking at her own brothers, Lennon noticed this and wanted nothing but his sister to hate her, "I'm sorry, Layla." he mumbled.

"No you aren't!"

"I am! You were pretty." Lennon admitted. "Yeah, and we got jealous mummy and daddy were focused on you." Winston said. "We're sorry Layla."

Layla looked at her daddy who just nods at her before she looked back at her brothers and got out of bed to hug them.

Liam and Finley gave each other proud looks. They weren't the most affectionate siblings but Finley and Liam had done their best and they like what the outcome was.

(a/n another ref to a series i love, also gave me flashbacks to when my dad hugged me while i sobbed bc i thought i was gonna miss my best friends birthday party)