Little Lux

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5th November, 2022 - Los Angeles, California

"Hello, my sleepy baby." Sebastian coos as he walks around the room, gently bouncing Lux in his arms.

Lux stirred faintly at the sound of his voice, her bright eyes fluttering open just a bit. She was tucked securely in his arms, her head resting against his shoulder.

"Daddy," She mumbles faintly, a small smile tugging at her lips. She hadn't seen the man for the whole day and it felt nice to be back in his comforting embrace.

Sebastian's smile widened as he pressed a kiss to the top of her head. "That's right, little love. Daddy's back now, and I missed my little princess so much,"

Lux nuzzled her face into his neck, her small body melting into his hold. "Missed you too" she mumbled around the pacifier still tucked snugly in her mouth as it had been the whole day.

Sebastian chuckled softly, swaying gently back and forth as he rubbed circles on her back. "I hear you've been such a brave girl for Papa today. He told me how strong you've been while you're not feeling well. Daddy's so proud of you, sweetheart."

Lux blinked sleepily, her lips curving into a faint smile. Hearing his praise filled her chest with a quiet warmth, one that pushed back some of the fogginess from her fever.

"Showered with papa." She mumbles,

Sebastian's brows lifted slightly, and a warm smile spread across his face as he glanced over at Vincent, who was lounging on the bed, scrolling through his phone but clearly keeping an ear out for Lux.

"Did you now?" Sebastian said, his tone gentle and teasing. "That must have been special, huh?"

"All clean now" She states.

Sebastian chuckled softly, his voice low and soothing as he continued to sway Lux in his arms. "Well, of course, you are, little one. My clean and sweet-smelling princess," he cooed, pressing another gentle kiss to her temple.

Lux nodded in agreement, her eyes fluttering closed again as a soft sight escapes her lips. She wasn't feeling great but she was certainly feeling better than she was earlier.

Sebastian glanced back at Vincent, his gaze tender. "How's she been?" he asked softly, his voice careful not to disturb the peaceful atmosphere. "Still feverish?"

"Yeah, but it's better than it was earlier," Vincent replied, leaning back against the headboard. "She's been drinking water and juice, and I got her to take some medicine. She's just been really clingy and tired."

Sebastian nodded thoughtfully, adjusting his grip on Lux so her cheek rested more comfortably against his shoulder. "That's to be expected. Poor thing's probably feeling extra vulnerable." His hand moved to rub gentle circles on her back again. "You've done a great job with her today, though. She looks so much calmer."

"Where's, Auggie?" Lux asked, her quiet voice interrupting their conversation.

"I put him down for a nap, babe. He's had a long day out." Sebastian explains, continuing to gentle bounce her in his arms.

Lux gave a small nod, her pacifier bobbing slightly as she shifted in Sebastian's arms, trying to get more comfortable. "Okay," she murmured faintly, her tiny fingers curling into his shirt.

Sebastian continued to sway gently, his eyes never leaving her as he spoke softly to Vincent. "It's nice to see her like this, though. She's starting to trust us more, isn't she?"

Vincent nodded, setting his phone down and watching the two of them with a soft expression. "Yeah," he said quietly. "She's really coming around. I think today showed me how much she relies on us, even if she doesn't always realize it herself. She's letting herself be vulnerable."