Her Sunshine

Ten

Paige Bueckers

"Kk I swear to god if you wake them up before I can get this I'll kill you"

"You're the one talking!"

'Click'

I groan at the hushed voices filling the room. I slowly open my eyes adjusting to the bright daytime sunlight.

I'm met with a camera right in front of my face.

"Dude what are you doing?" I go to sit up but am unable to because of a slight weight draped over me.

My eyes trail down and I look at the small girl sleeping peacefully against me. I glance back up to watch as Caroline snaps another picture.

"Seriously? Whats this for?"

"I'm putting these in my maid of honour PowerPoint" she says.

I roll my eyes, "at least shut up and let her sleep"

Rosalie stirs in her sleep, groaning softly, "why are you all so loud" her voice is quiet.

"Sorry sunshine, they're being idiots"

"As usual" she says, not thinking about she says.

She quickly sits up, "oh I'm so sorry, I didn't mean that" she rushes out.

She glances towards me, her hands pressing against my lap to hold herself up. Her cheeks grow even more pink, "I'm sorry Paige I didn't mean to fall asleep on you! Gosh I didn't make you uncomfortable did I? I wasn't too heavy or anything?"

She gets up, her cheeks are red and her hair is messy, "uh- what? No no don't worry you're good"

"I'm really sorry I didn't realize I fell asleep-"

"Rosalie it's okay, don't worry" I assure.

"Guys I'm hungry" kk announced.

"I can make pancakes!" Rosalie says excitedly. "Oh yes please" Kk says.

Rosalie looks down at me still on the couch, "well are you gonna come help me or not?" She says leaning down and taking my hand in hers. Pulling me up and off the couch she almost skips towards the kitchen.

I smile. She excitedly starts taking out a few bowls and grabbing some flour, eggs, and milk.

In almost no time she has the batter ready and the pan heating up.

"Paige can you grab a knife and the butter please? I gotta put some in the pan"

I hum, I really haven't done much rather than grab a few things. I bring her the butter and knife and she wastes no time pouring in the first few pancakes.

"Do you have any chocolate chips or anything? I like them in mine" she asks looking up at me. "Um, I'm not sure I'll go look"

Luckily finding some I pass her the bag. "Can you sprinkle them in, please?"

I nod, taking a few and layering them over the top. She pours a little more batter before flipping them.

As soon as the pancakes were placed on the table everyone had reached over for some. Patiently I stay beside Rosalie as I watch her work.

"You can go eat you know?" She giggles.

"I know.. just wanted to wait for you" I say leaning my back against the counter crossing my arms.

"Aw thanks, but don't worry I want you to eat before they're all gone. I'm almost done anyways, promise" she smiles, she moves her hip bumping hers into mine.

I smile down at her before grabbing a plate and joining the others. It doesn't take long for the last round of pancakes to be set on the table. And just as soon as they were put there they were gone.

Rosalie places the pan in the sink before she walks over. She glances at the plate before smiling softly. "Well I'm glad you guys liked them so much" everyone smiles and says thank you not realizing they hadn't left her any.

I watch as Rosalie turns back around and heads towards the sink, turning the two on and waits as it starts to fill up.

I frown, standing up I bring my plate over to her.

"Sunshine, here eat the rest of mine, I got a good one and a half left" I say, sliding my plate to her.

"No don't worry, all you athletes need enough food. I'll eat in a bit, someone's gotta do these dishes" she laughs.

"Rosalie no, eat these, I'll do the dishes" I place my hands gently on her hips easily moving her to the side as I take her place in front of the sink.

"Hey, that was rude.. but thank you" she smiles.

She turns around, her back to the wall, and her hands placed in the counter. With a small jump she lifts herself up to sit on the counter. Taking the plate she puts it on her lap before stabbing the food.

I chuckle before turning back to the dishes. "So, what's the plan for today Ms. Bueckers?"

"Well there's practice and then I was gonna go to the mall there's this pair of shoes that I've been really wanting"

"Oh? You a big shoes person?"

"Oh yeah definitely, I have probably too many" I laugh.

"Do you mind if I tag along? I've been in need of a few things?" She asks hopeful.

"Yeah of course, if you wait for me after practice we can go"

"Sounds like a plan" she smiles happily.