Andy POV
I look up at Ronnie and make grabby hands for him with my free hand, "Wonnie. Uppies."
Ronnie turned back to me and lifted me up, "how is it that you're so adorable?" He asks.
I shrug and lay my head on his shoulder.
"So who are you here with Andy? They're probably worried sick." He sat down on the bench, me in his lap.
"I's hewe wif 'inxxy." I sniffle, "Ashy weft me an' I gots wost."
He jerked his head back, surprised, "Ashley just left you?!" He yells.
I flinch and cover my ears, "no wike woud s'uffs Wonnie."
He looks down at me, "oh I'm sorry buddy. I didn't know."
"Ish otay." My stomach growls and I realize that I haven't eaten since this morning.
"How about we call Jinxx and find out where he is?" He takes out his phone and I nod.
He dials Jinxx's number and I start to zone out. I watch the peacocks walk around and show off their pretty feathers. One walks by and I reach out and feel it's feathers. They were really soft, like, really really super soft.
I go to slip my thumb in my mouth but Ronnie gently grabs my hand. I whine and look up at him.
"Don't use your thumb Andy, binkies are so much better." He takes the clip on my shirt and clips the new penguin paci to it and holds it up to my lips. I take it and suckle on it happily.
It doesn't take long before I spot Jinxx. I perk up and make grabby hands for him, "'Inxxy!" My eyes start to water.
I guess he heard me because he ran over and scooped me up.
"Oh Andy, are you ok? Nothing's broken, bruised? Is anything missing?" He looks all around me to make sure I was ok.
I just wrap my arms around him tightly and hang on for dear life, "I 'as scawed 'inxxy, I gots wost an I twyin 'a fowwow Ashy... h-he w-we-weft me a-a-awone.." my breath hitches and I start crying again.
He puts a hand on my head and holds me close, "don't cry Andy, please don't cry." He bounces me gently, only reminding me that I was wet and it was getting itchy.
I whimper softly, but loud enough to be heard as I squirmed in his arms.
"What's wro- oh honey. How long have you been wet?" He asked, rubbing my back.
I shook my head and heard Ronnie start talking, "I'll let you go, I gotta get back home anyway. But if you ever need anything, you know to just ask. Especially if it means I get to see Andy again." He ruffles my hair, I bury my face into Jinxx's neck and let out a small whine. I just wanted to go home.
"Thanks Ronnie. I really appreciate it." They sorta hugged, I would know cuz I was squished between them.
"Anytime. I'll see you guys later." He waved and walked away.
I let out a long yawn and snuggle into Jinxx as he starts to head in the opposite direction.
"Lets go get you changed alright? Then maybe get a small snack and a treat from the gift store. How's that sound?" He asks as he continued to stroke my hair.
I nod, "I s'eepy."
"I know Andy. And you've been such a good boy." He walks into the bathroom and into a large stall, "I'll tell you what. If you eat something small, I'll let you get a few things from the gift store and we can sit and cuddle in a nice quiet spot and you can nap, ok? You need something in your tummy."
He lays me down on the table and starts to change my diaper. I chose to zone out and just watch the light flicker above me. I yawn and rub my eyes sleepily. I come out of my headspace, I wasn't feeling very little.
I sit up after Jinxx finishes, "how are we gonna get home?"
He sighs and throws out the used diaper, "I don't know Andy. I'll probably call Jake or CC and have them pick us up."
I nod silently and hop off the table, "I'll walk for a bit."
"Ok." He grabs something, washes his hands and then leads me outside.
We head towards the entrance and into the gift shop. He takes my hand and leads me over to the toys, I must've spaced out.
"You pick out what you want to get, and I'll go get some snacks ok?" He says and leaves me by a big bean bag.
I nod meekly and look around, I had left my penguin and my blanket, both things that Ashley had gotten me, with Jinxx.
I come across a white fox, it just looked so soft and comforting. I grab it and hold it close. I spot a red and black blanket out of the corner of my eye and grab it off the shelf, it was about as long as I was, just a little longer. I yawn and take my two new things and curl up in the bean bag, holding them both close.
3rd person POV
Andy had drifted off to sleep in the bean bag easily. He had been so exhausted that he couldn't seem to stay awake any longer. He had been run down by the days activities.
Jinxx had called CC while he was waiting for his and Andy's food, and asked if he could come get them. Of course CC agreed and immediately stopped what he was doing to go and get them.
When their food was up, Jinxx grabbed a nearby table and went to go check on Andy. He smiled softly when he saw Andy curled up on the bean bag fast asleep. He slipped their food into Andy's diaper bag and gently lifts him into his arms. Andy whimpers and clings to Jinxx tightly.
Jinxx gently bounces him as he goes to pay for Andy's white fox and blanket. As soon as he goes to carefully put the items on the counter, Andy wakes up and tightens his grip on them
"No, mine." He holds them close.
Jinxx chuckles, "Andy I need you to let them go for a quick second so I can pay for them. I promise I'll give them right back."
Andy shakes his head and holds them as tightly as he could, "no!"
He sighs, "Andy. Please."
Andy whimpers and hesitantly hands them over to Jinxx.
"Thank you buddy." He kisses the top of Andy's head as the cashier scans them.
She hands the fox and the blanket back to Jinxx who hands them to Andy.
"See? I gave them right back like I promised." He goes to reach for his wallet but the lady behind the register smiles and shakes her head, "they're on the house hun. It looks like you two have had a long day. It's the least I can do."
Jinxx's expression softens and he smiles, "thank you. It means a lot."
She nods, "anytime. And if you would like," she hands him a flier for an upcoming event, "we have a special little Christmas event for littles. There will be games and fun things to do."
"Thanks. I'm sure we can find the time to make it." He waves goodbye and exits the gift shop. He makes his way to the entrance and finds a spot on a bench to sit down until CC came and got them.
"Do you want to try and eat something Andy?" He asks softly.
Andy shakes his head and let's out a long yawn, nuzzling even more into Jinxx.
He frowns, "will you try some milk for me?" He reaches into the diaper bag and pulls out a bottle of milk, holding it up for Andy to see.
He nods and allows Jinxx to hold the bottle up while he suckled hungrily.
CC POV
I'm gonna kill Ashley when I find him. How dare he leave Andy alone!
My foot presses down on the gas and the van speeds up. I quickly pull my foot back, I need to be calm. I need to be calm for Andy. For Andy.
It didn't take long before I was pulling into the zoo parking lot. I ran up to the entrance and spot Jinxx with Andy in his lap.
I run over to them and scoop Andy into my arms gently, making sure not to wake him, "my poor Andy." My eyes well up with tears, "I'm so sorry baby boy."
"Chuppy it's not your fault. I shouldn't have left him alone with Ashley, I didn't know I would be gone that long." Jinxx says apologetically.
"No Jinxx. It's neither of our faults. It's Ashley's." I almost growled, "I'm gonna kill him when i see him."
I feel Andy stir and yawn, rubbing his eyes sleepily, "p'ease don't do nothin to him." I could tell he was struggling between his little space and his big space.
I smile softly and kiss his head, "alright. Just for you Andy." He snuggles back into me, "why don't we head home? It's getting cold."
He nods and Jinxx gathers their things and follows me to the van.
Jinxx climbs into the drivers side and I sit in the back with Andy, cradling him in my lap as we head home.
Hey! I know it's been a while since I updated. But ya know. It's Christmas. So why not?
