Little Mikaelson

Chapter Thirteen

Maya POV
It's been a few hours since Rue and Remi went home, now Hope's in the kitchen since she just finished helping Sage with her homework. I decided now would be a good time to talk since the kids were watching tv in the family room.

"Can you pass me that cup-" Hope tried asking but I kissed her before she could finish, she smiled into the kiss and I backed away to look at her.

"I love you." I told her and she just smiled although I could feel the awkwardness of her not wanting to say it back and I sighed. She never says it back, neither of them do.

"Are either of you ever going to say it back?" I asked completely backing away and she shyly shrugged her shoulders.

"One day." she tried assuring me but that wasn't enough, I want to hear it now.

"Why not now?" I asked annoyed and she frowned a little before leaning against the sink.

"Because I'm not ready to, why is that problem now?" she asked and I got even more annoyed.

"Because Josie is back wanting to spend time with the kids and-" I tried explaining but she turned away from me.

"She has a right to see them." she countered and I turned her around to make her look at me. No she doesn't.

"She really doesn't, she isn't their mother anymore." I insisted and I noticed how irritated she was getting.

"Stop that! Stop trying to erase my kids' DNA, Josie is their other mother-" she tried reasoning but I didn't see it her way and I was going to make sure she knew that.

"But I'm the one who's been raising them!" I spat back and for the first time I saw something snap in her. Why is she getting so upset?

"I raised them, I am raising them! These aren't your kids Maya. You may help out a little but I'm the one loving them, encouraging them, teaching them, feeding them, bathing them, helping with homework, driving to extracurriculars, potty training, cuddling, kissing their goddamn 'booboos'! That's all me, not you, not Josie, barely Penelope but ME! So don't you dare stand there and try to take credit for my hardwork." Hope yelled and I knew I had to turn the situation around.

"I'm just trying to protect you-" I tried saying but Hope saw right through me.

"No you're trying to protect yourself by controlling me, you're jealous and I understand that but I need you to trust me. You always do this when Pen's not around, it needs to stop." Hope countered and reasoned, it pissed me off honestly. She needs to stop interrupting me.

"I can't! Not when she's back and trying to take you away from me. You, Penny and the kids are mine now-" I gritted out holding her arm and she yanked it away before looking dead in the eyes.

"We are not objects that you or anyone else have a right to." Hope stated with her eyes turning gold and I knew to back down.

"You're right, I'm sorry." I apologized and she rolled her eyes going back to the dishes, I sighed then heard the door open.

"I'm home!" Penelope announced shutting the door and then the kids came to the front door with huge smiles, they're always happy to see her. I'd be happy to see my mom too if she's never home.

"Ma!" Sage yelled giving Penelope a hug as the twins ran up to her.

"Ma! Ma!" JJ cheered as him and Willow joined the hug, I noticed Hope watching them with a sad smile.

"Hi princess, hi babies!" Penelope greeted kissing all the kids on their heads then folded his arms frowning.

"I not a baby no more, Imma big boy!" JJ declared stomping his foot, Penelope and Sage laughed at his cute little pout. Stubborn.