Laf stumbled into the house, he had been helping renovate the bakery all day. Luckily it was a Friday, but he still had to attend Angelicas welcoming party.
He didn't even bother taking off his coat and scarf before marching upstairs. He entered his room fell forward onto his bed. Herc gently pushed open the door, glancing in. Cami appeared in the doorway aswell.
"Tough day?" Herc asked.
Laf groaned in defeat. Herc opened the door and Cami hopped up onto the bed. Herc sat dow beside Laf and patted his head softly.
"Papa?" Cami whispered.
Laf only groaned in response. Herc and Cami shared a worried glance. Herc and Cami lie down beside him on either side.
"Babe." Herc said, but received no response. "My husband whom I love with every bone in my body?"
This caused Laf to turn his head in Hercs direction, a half smile on his face. Herc leaned in to peck Laf's nose, and Laf let out a soft giggle.
"I love you." Herc smiled.
"Je t'aime." Laf smiled back.
"Papa, I love you tooooo." Camille whined. Cami cuddled herself between them and smiled. Herc and Laf exchanged a glance.
"Get her." Herc whispered.
Laf and Herc attacked her with tickles to her belly, feet, and sides. Their daughter kicked and laughed and they found themselves laughing too.
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Alex looked both ways, making shure John wasn't in the living room, before ushering Philip inside. Philip had a small pet store box, decorated with a ribbon. He was careful with it, it had a precious gift.
They found John in his office, busily grading art papers. Alex took the small box and gave Pip a nod, before disappearing into the kitchen.
"DAD HELP, PAPA IS ATTEMPTING TO BAKE AGAIN!!"
John bolted up from his seat, rushing into the kitchen.
"Not again he'll burn the house down," John said " I warned him about using the oven."
But their was no fire. No burnt food. Just Alex in the kitchen, roses in one hand and the box in the other.
"I got you something." Alex said.
John smiled and kissed his husband before curiously opening the box. Inside was a little turtle, probably still young.
John hadn't owned a turtle since he graduated college. It was a thoughtful gift that he knew must've to pleanty of time to coordinate. Especially if Philip was involved.
That boy can't keep a secret.
"This is amazing, thank you both so much." John said, kissing both their heads. "I love him."
"Her actually. Any name ideas?" Alex asked.
"How about.... Lily?" John asked.
"Perfect." Alex said.
Philip peered into the box at their new family member.
"Hi Lily." He said
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My darlings. This was brought to you by Welp overcoming her fears and sharing her story with her bestfriend.
Thanks Bestfriend
Sincerely,
Welp
