Williams mother was one of beauty and grace , even without the money they didn't have . She held her head high , long dark locks handing over her shoulders in pretty neat curls
" will , stop running ", the woman laughs , having to bunch up the bottom of her layered dress so she can skip after the young boy
" but mother , naussy is back from sea ", the little 5 year old yells back in glee , a small bout of giggles from his lips as he ran forward towards the shore , the loud sound of laughs and music filling his ears the closer he got
" will ", the woman laughs , finding her sons excitement over the half god adorable , and she leans down , pinching at his sides and picking him up from the sandy floor to place him on her hip with a smile
Will smiles wider , one of his front teeth missing , creating a gap for his wide gummy smile . Eyes sparkling as he let out another laugh of glee
It's only a few more steps till they're reaching the horde of people gathering on the shore
" nauss", William squeals , kicking his legs until his mother lets him down and he goes off into a staggering run towards the tall dark skinned man
Strips of fabric are tied around the man's hips , dangling down in a skirt to cover him up , chest bare of any fabric or clothing and his shoulder length curls were mixed up in braids , Pearl and shells handing down his hair with charms
His eyes were like any other , bright crystallising blue that contrasted greatly against his dark features
" hello ", Naus smiles , pretty white teeth that almost seemed to glisten with an ocean like glow when the sun hits it just right . His smile is so different to the crooked yellow teeth or cracked and black gums most people had around here . Naus crouched down , holding the boy gently when he fumbles into his chest and holds onto him tightly with a squeal , a chuckle leaving him at the happiness that was practically oozing off of will at his presence
It made his heart warm , mind light
" you've grown out your hair , look at you ", Naus cups wills face lightly to look at the boys face better and the boy grins up at him , bouncing on the balls of his feet happily
" like you ", will claims , his little hands reaching up to play with one of naus's long curly locks softly , one of the many that hung freely without charms or beads and unbraided
" like me ? ", Naus repeats with a softening smile , letting go of Williams face to grab the boy as he stood back up , placing him on his upper chest so they could stay face to face
" yeah , your hairs so beautiful , I want a .. a braid , you make me beautiful like you , Naus",will smiles , patting at naus's face as he spoke and running his little fingers over the man's features
" of course I can braid your hair , little one", Naus chuckles , giving Williams stomach a small squeeze that makes the boy giggle happily " but you want to know a secret ?", Naus has to lower his voice slightly as he leans his face closer to wills with a mischievous look , it makes will nod , attempting to put a serious expression onto his features as he lent forward as well , noses touching " I think that your already beautiful as is , will , and one day , you'll be the most beautiful man that's ever lived"
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Will wasn't shy about asking questions , and his mother didn't mind answering them , she loved how curious her little William was
