This Love, This Hate (DM x TP) COMPLETE

Chapter Twenty-Six

Danny

Aron had been a lot nicer since I got Nikita and Kai. I didn't miss the short look he gave me when he saw them; he was genuinely surprised and happy. He used to give me that look all the time. I just stood there, smiling like an idiot as he started to play with Nikita. I'm glad he liked them because the shelter I got them from told me not to bring them back.

"Aron! I'm going to go take a shower!" I yell to him, he was currently all the way across the house, since I was already in the bathroom.
"Mmkay!" I hear him shout back.

I close the door, but don't lock it in case Aron needs to come in; since this is the only bathroom in the house. Stripping down, I grab one of the towels and lay it on the floor, then take another one and sit it down on the closed lid of the toilet. My new clothes sat on the sink; everything was there and ready.

I get the water adjusted to how I like it, then get in, closing the glass door behind me. I start to wash my hair, noting that I should re-bleach it soon. Rinsing out the shampoo, I grab my body wash and start to wash my body.

"I am a lion and I want to be free
Do you see a lion when you look inside of me
Outside the window just to watch you as you sleep
'Cause I am a lion born from things you can not be
How can I sleep at night there's a war inside my head
I found a lion hidden right beneath my bed
I will not hide myself from the tears that you have shed
'Cause I am a lion, and you are dead

Heres a story of everything we'll ever be
You can hide but some of us can never leave
And if you go I don't need those little things
They remind me of all our little dreams
Can you hear the words, all I can say
We can watch the world even if they walk away
Forget about tomorrow, tomorrow is today
You where born a lion and a lion you will stay

I am a lion and I want to be free
Do you see the lion when you look inside of me
Outside the window just to watch you as you sleep
'Cause I am a lion born from things you can not be

Remember an army of all those little kids
Livin' life like they only get a little bit
It's hard to fight when you're born in the middle-end
I'd rather die then watch you givin' in
I'm sorry daughter but you're fathers not the same
I can look into your eyes and I swear that I will change
But tomorrow is tomorrow so forgive me if I say you can hide
Beneath the covers while I hide behind the pain
After all only so much we can say
Words can lose their meaning once you walk away
Promise me that you'll love me, watch me as I fade
I'll give you all the things that these lions never gave
The hands on the clock and the things we cannot change
Tearin' out the pieces and take back what I made
If there's one thing I'd keep, it's you that I would save
'Cause I am just a lion and a lion I will stay

I am a lion and I want to be free
Do you see the lion when you look inside of me
Outside the window just to watch you as you sleep
'Cause I am a lion born from things you cannot be

Hey! I never meant to let go
All I want and you're all I'll ever wanna know
Can't hide in the attic of a pretty home
Of a pretty home, of a pretty home
Hey! I never meant to let go
All I want and you're all I ever wanna know
Can't hide in the attic of a pretty home
Of a pretty home, of a pretty home
Hey!

I am a lion and I want to be free
Do you see the lion when you look inside of me
Outside the window just to watch you as you sleep
'Cause I am a lion born from things you can not be." I sing, rinsing off once again before lathering conditioner into my blond hair.

Once I finish, I turn off the water and step out, reaching for my towel. I glance at the cloudy mirror, out of habit. Then I look on the floor, startled to see Aron sitting there hugging his knees to his chest like a child.

"Aron?!" I squeal, quickly covering myself with my towel.
"Yeah... I missed you..." He says softly, looking at his feet with a slight blush on his face.
"O-Oh, okay." I stutter out; I was completely shocked that he wanted to sit in here with me while I'm in the shower just because he missed me. That's something the old Aron would do.
"I'm sorry... I'll leave so you can get dressed." He says quickly.

I could probably cut the awkward aura hanging in the air with a knife if I wanted to. He scrambles to get up then leaves. I let out the breath that I didn't realize I was holding.

Once I dried off and got dressed, I left the bathroom and went to the kitchen. Yet another girlish squeal escapes me as I see the chocolate chip pancakes and bacon sitting out on the table. How did he even...?

"I got a memory back, you like chocolate chip pancakes with butter and sugar on them for breakfast...?" Aron says hesitantly, as if he was unsure.
"Yes, that's right. You used to make them for me every morning." I explain and he just nods.
"Thank you." I say, sitting down at my small table and start digging into my pancakes.

I nearly moan, I really fucking missed Aron's amazing cooking. Glancing up at him, I see he's watching me with a slightly smug smile on his face. I smile shyly back at him before motioning for him to sit.

"I already ate a few omelets. But I'll sit with you." He decides, taking a seat beside me.

I continue stuffing my face, but stop when Aron reaches out and touches my hair. I look over at him and see he looked puzzled.

"Has it always been blond?" He asks quietly.
"No I bleached it when you were on tour six months ago."
"Oh, when I was in the hospital I remembered you but you had brown hair." Aron explains.
"How much do you remember?" I question, I was hesitant because I didn't want to upset him.
"I remembered your face but not your name. I remembered Hollywood Undead. I also vaguely remember a few things about after I met you. I'm sorry I was mean to you and made you cry..." His voice was sad and full of sincerity; he looked like a sad puppy.
"It's okay, you're being nice now. That's what matters."
"How long have the guys had kids?" He questions and I laugh.
"Matty and Dylan found Arry three years ago. George and J found Jewel two years ago. Ever since, the girls have been best friends. They are inseperable. Both of them are really great kids." I say, smiling as I think of my neices.
"I remember when they brough Arry home. She was just this awkward little thirteen year old scene girl. Her hair was such a faded blue that it looked green. So we told her that the green suited her well, and that is why her hair is green. I can't believe she's seventeen now. Jewel is eighteen."

He smiles at this and leans over, then he shyly kisses my cheek. Both of us were blushing so fucking bad.

"This morning I remembered the first time I made breakfast for you, you kissed me and like I was curious about it so I kissed your cheek. I'm sorry."
"No, no, no! It's okay. Do whatever feels natural to you." And with that he leaned over and kissed my lips.

My eyes close instinctually as I eagerly kiss back. I cannot describe how happy this makes me.