(Ten Years) ~ Elizabeth Olsen

32 ~ Falling

Y/N POV

Can time move quicker? I mean, I'm thankful she's back in my life and happy about everything that's happening but I just want to be able to be myself around her without worrying about fifty different things.

I know we will have to be pretty private about anything going on for a while even after my NDA expires since we are both pretty private people and she just ended an engagement but I at least don't want to have to worry about holding her hand or kissing her cheek.

I just...I don't want to be an anxiety ball anymore. I want to live my life with the girl of my dreams. Is that too much to ask?

"Y/N?" She breaks me out of my thoughts as we enter the Children's Museum, Aiden still rambling about how cool the jellyfish were.

"Yes, Lizziebear?" I ask and smile at the surprised look on her face.

"Haven't heard that in a while. You okay?" She asks, tilting her head and narrowing her gaze, making me feel like she can see into my mind.

"Yeah, just thinking about time and how...weird it is." I explain and she nods.

"I know what you mean." She agrees as I have the worker scan our tickets.

"Auntie I want to do everything!" Aiden decides.

"Well, let's start at the top and work our way down then bud." I suggest and he nods before turning to go up the stairs. Mia follows after giving us a knowing look, her eyes flicking to our joined hands briefly.

We end up at the Explore-a-saurus exhibit and Aiden gets busy collecting evidence and touching fossils. He really likes the interactive exhibits that make him think and problem solve. His adorable little face scrunches in thought and I can't help but smile.

"He gets that face from you." Lizzie interrupts my thoughts again and I look over to her in surprise.

"What do you mean?" I ask. I don't really think he looks like me.

"Well, he has your eyes, but his adorable little faces he makes are all you." She explains. "His thinking face is the exact face you make when you are trying to figure out melodies and lyrics that your head is throwing at you too quickly." She explains. My stomach fills with butterflies when I realize how much she pays attention to me and the kiddos.

"Oh...I uh. I never noticed that." I share and settle my gaze back on my little guy exploring the area. I'm kind of sad that this is the last weekend that they are officially mine, but at the same time I know that being a family with Marie and Derek will be more stable for them. I know I'll get to see them whenever I want and it will be okay.

"You're going to miss them huh?" Lizzie whispers as Mia reads something to Aiden. I sigh and nod. She leans her head onto my shoulder and I'm thankful for the comfort.

We spend the next two hours exploring the museum and watching the kids play together through all the exhibits. We decide to check out the Boston Common too before going back to the house. Lizzie and I sit in the shade with Mia next to me and Aiden cuddled up to her side even though it's too hot to cuddle. I don't think Aiden really cares though.

"Did you have fun today kiddos?" I ask.

"Yes, Auntie, it was the best ever. I really liked the sharks and the jellyfish and the dinosaurs." Aiden lists off.

"Mia?" I ask and she smiles at me.

"Yes, this was nice." She decides leaning her head onto my shoulder.

"Auntie why do I have to miss school on Monday?" Aiden asks out of nowhere after a few moments of peaceful silence.

"Well you know how I've been taking care of you but now you are going to be with Auntie Marie and Uncle Derek?" I ask and he nods. "On Monday we are making it official that you will be under their care and not mine." I explain and he hums in thought.