Little Bálor

Chapter Five

Eve drowsly ate her food, barely able to keep both her eyes open, Fergal chuckled to himself as he watched from the living room.

Fergal's Mum: She really does love you, son.

His mother said, wrapping him into a hug. Fergal hugged his mum back and got up to go get Eve. She had fallen asleep with half of a nugget hanging out her mouth. Fergal took the nugget an placed it on her plate then picked her up, resting her head on his shoulder. Fergal walked into his bedroom and tucked her in the bed they shared, and placed Kodak beside here. He kissed her on the forehead saying goodnight, then quietly left the room. He sat down at the dining table and ate his food that he was served. After the good meal he put the dishes into the dish washer and then went to take a shower.

Eve sprung awake shaking with fear. She had another bad dream, about the orphanage and a dark scary figures. She hurried crawled out of the bed.

Eve: Mr. Fergal!!!

Eve screamed in terror. She rushed out of the room, and ran down the hall.

Fergal just sturned off the shower and dried himself off when he heard Eve scream out his name. He threw on his underwear and shorts, then bolted out the door running up the stairs and looked down the hallway to see Eve running after him, her cheeks wet from tears. Fergal ran to her and scooped her up in his arms, hugging her close to him and comforting her. Fergal's mum and dad woke up and ran up stairs to the commotion. Fergal quickly explained everything and his parents went back down stairs, going back to bed. Fergal took Eve to his room and set her down the bed, she continued her crying. Fergal squatted down beside the edge of the bed to look at her.

Fergal: What's the matter? Are you all right, sweetheart?

Fergal asked brushing her curly amber redish hair from her face, tucking the few strands behind her ear. She told him about the scary monsters in her dreams and how they've haunted her back at the orphanage. Fergal wrapped his arms around her into a tight hug and kissed the top of her head.

Fergal: Don't you worry, love, I'm here. I'll protect you.

Fergal crawled into bed and turned off the lights, Eve laid on his chest and they both fell asleep.

Fergal woke up the next morning, and fell out of bed. He grumbled then stood to his feet, his eyes got big as he looked around for Eve. He heard giggling coming from down stairs, he followed the sound down the carpeted steps and peaked around the corner to see Eve sitting at the dinning table and Fergal's father placing a heart shaped pancake on the plate infront of her. She dug into her breakfast with a smile. Fergal stepped out from hiding and walked into the kitchen. He kissed Eve on the cheek then sat down in a chair beside her. After they all finished their food, The front opened to reveal Fergal's mum holding groceries in her hands and Fergal's dad got up and helped her. Finn gathered the plates and placed them into the dishwasher. Eve watched them work away as Fergal finished then picked her up.

Fergal: We're going to beach. We can't swim though.

Eve: aww.. Why?

Eve pouted, puffing her cute chubby cheaks out.

Fergal: It'll rain soon so we gotta do it while we can.

Fergal cheered her up and kissed her cheek. Eve nodded her head agreeing as he carried her up stairs. Fergal sat her down on top of the bed, then helped her remove her pjs. He then helped her put on her little blue shorts and into a cute blue and pink shirt, along with him putting her blue flip flops on her tiny feet. Fergal noticed how small Eve was for a 3, almost 4, year old. He brushed her hair then put it into a pony tail. Fergal grabbed a shirt and put it on, then slipped on his sandals, he grabbed the keys and his phone, placing it in his short pockets. They headed out the door and got into the car. Fergal buckled Eve into her car seat then got into the drivers seat and started the car. Fergal pulled out of the drive way and headed for the beach.

The ocean splashed and rolled onto the shore them pulles back, reapeting the process. Fergal got out of the car and helped Eve get out of the car as well. He shut the car doors then locked the car with a button on his car keys. Before they touched the sand they removed their sandals then trailed onto the sand, Eve grabbing his hand making him look down at her with a smile on his lips.

Fergal: Tomorrow is monday, I'll be going back to work, so today we'll be heading back home in the plane.

Eve: yay!!!

Eve beamed with happiness. It soon started to rain so they headed back to the car then Fergal drove home. They got out and jeaded inside. They had arived back home and went up stairs.

Fergal: Lets get you in the bath.

Fergal picked her up and carried her into the bathroom. He sat her down on the toilet then started the bath. He filled it with bubbly foam then let it run for a little bit to fill up the tub. Fergal pealed away her clothes then placed her into the luke-warm water. She giggles and laughed while playing with a little rubber ducky. After a good scrub with soap and kid friendly shampoo in Eves hair, Fergal washed all of the suds away then took her out of the bath and wrapped her up in a fluffy white towel. He drained the water then left the bathroom holding Eve, wrapped in the towel in his arms. He sat her down on the bed then put on her underwear then clothes. He prushed her now almost dry hair. They grabbed their things, said their goodbyes to Fergal's mom and dad then got into the car and headed for the airport. Fergal made it safely and they got out and went into the airport. Getting their tickets they soon boarded the plane and flew 7 hours back to America.