Fighting For The Doctors Affection (Manxman)

Fighting For the Doctors Affection: Chapter Forty-Five

Hey Jitterbugs, Sorry its taken so long. I hope that the start of the new year is going great for ya'll. I also hope that you all like this, and enjoy it. Im a bit on the fence about this, and I guess thats okay. Normally, i am anyways. :). I hope that this finds you all happy and well.

Dedication of Chapter: tessagodwins ( thanks for your faith that together they can overcome anything).

Song of chapter: Xylo:I still wait for you.

!Tiggs!

Vaughn walked the path of the room as he did he tried to keep his eyes from Athiss. But no matter how much he tried to keep his focus on his daughter whom was curled up so sweetly on the couch with her ice cream, he just couldn't help but to sneak glances at the man that he feared that he had lost.

Pulling the baby in his arms closer to his body he chewed on his bottom lip as he looked down and smiled as the baby slowly sucked on his fists.

Although, this child was cute. His eyes seemed to want to only focus on Athiss. Honestly, he wasn't sure if there was anyone that could take their focus from Athiss when he was around. Not even these kids, seemed to be able to take the spot-light off Athiss radiance.

He knew that not looking at Athiss in this moment, seemed fruitless. Because no matter what he did, he couldn't keep his attention from Athiss, and all the things that he was doing.

His eyes seemed to have a will all their own.

No matter what he did to avoid looking at the man, he just couldn't manage it. Just when the thought that this was nothing, but a dream that popped into his head Vaughn felt a hand on him.

As he tilted his head from the contact he squeaked and jumped in fright. All the while making sure the baby in his arms was safe. He could only imagine the look that was on his face.

But he didn't have time to think about any of that because not even a minute later he heard laughter coming from the man in front of him.

Slowly stepping back Vaughn looked down at the man who was holding his stomach as he tried to not keel over from laughing. Even Vaughn could tell that this was a feat easier said than done.

Smiling tight lipped he couldn't believe just how fast his heart was thumping, how sweaty his palms and body felt.

Honestly, he felt like he was moments away from seeing his heart fall from the confines of his body as he ached to spill his guts to the man in front of him.

Quickly looking away from Athiss Vaughn switched his focus on the little boy in his arms, that was now fast asleep. He looked like an angel that was too good for this world, for all the heartache, the pain, the anger, the disappointment, and the betrayal that this world will one day offer him.

If he could, he would protect this child and his sister forever.

But he knew that the possibility of them not being his and losing Athiss was high.

Shaking his head slowly Vaughn looked away from the child in his arms and to the little girl on the couch, hoping that she was still fast asleep after Athiss laughter.

Taking a few labored breaths Vaughn looked away from the little girl and allowed his eyes to connect with the man whom by his calculations had been staring at him since he broke their eye contact. Timidly letting his lip go Vaughn allowed his eyes to continue to stare at Athiss, as he did he could sense many emotions tumbling through his loves eyes.

But the most prominent ones were the same ones that he was sure was tumbling around on his face, and in his eyes as well.

Seconds later he could see Athiss freeze up and take a few steps back from him. He knew that look very well it was a look that said that Athiss wasn't sure if he was real, or if he was something or someone that he wanted to be near.