Something Else

Chapter 5: Asparagus

Misha woke up the next morning and jumped seeing the small form lying next to him. He smiled running his hand along the side of the lump, hearing a small intake of breath. The lump turned over and he saw Chrissy's eyes open blearily. He smiled again.

"Morning", he whispered. She rubbed her eyes much like how his daughter would and she practically beamed at him.

"Morning...How did I get in your bed?" She inquired. He sat up and she followed suit, stretching her arms above her head.

"You don't remember?" He questioned back. She shook her head, trying to tame her wild hair. He tucked a wild piece under another and took her hand in his, rubbing small circles with his thumb.

"You were sleep walking. I woke up and found you down the hall. I just woke you up...And you started crying so I brought you in here. I just held you and told you that everything was okay", he explained. Her face paled, looking almost embarrassed.

"I'm sorry", she whispered. He was about to reply when two little heads popped up next to the bed.

"Daddy, morning"! West exclaimed, Maison nodding her head in agreement. Chrissy turned away from Misha to look at the kids. 

"How about I make us all chocolate chip pancakes?" She suggested. West and Maison's eyes got as big as platters.

"Yes please!" He said exuberantly. Chrissy turned and smiled at Misha, pushing the covers off and standing, looking at the two kids.

"Issy"! Maison said reaching her arms up as high as she could. Chrissy picked her up and held her hand to West, smiling as he took it. She glanced at Misha over her shoulder and he was watching her in amusement as she lead the kids downstairs. He pushed the covers off of himself and followed after her quickly. Walking into the kitchen he saw Chrissy looking in the cabinets for the ingredients she would need.

"Did the kids ditch you?" He asked teasingly. She smiled, turning around to face him and leaned against the counter.

"I believe that Rescue Pets far surpasses me", she said jokingly. He walked over to her, placing his hands on her hips and kissed her forehead gently.

"Can I help?" He questioned. She laughed and nodded.

"You don't have to ask. It is your home...I should have asked actually", she said when the doorbell rang. Misha walked out of the kitchen and down the hall to answer the door, surprised at seeing his ex wife standing there.

"I'm here to pick up the kids, I don't want to come in. I'll wait here", she said tersely. Misha frowned and closed the door halfway.

"Kids, mom's here", he said gloomily as the kids looked up at him. Their faces fell in disappointment.

"But...pancakes", West said sadly. Misha sighed and nodded, but then smiled.

"That's okay, Bug. Chrissy will make them for you another time"! He said brightly. West nodded and Maison just looked on with her wide eyes, very much like her fathers. He lead the kids back to her while carrying the bags.

"You can pick them up later tonight since it's your weekend and all", she said. Misha nodded slowly.

"Alright. Around what time?" He inquired. She shrugged impatiently and took the bags from his hands.

"I don't, maybe around seven?" She said. He nodded with a sigh and then looked back towards the kitchen.

"Oh, did your little friend spend the night?" She mocked. Misha just ignored her and faced his kids as the stood next to their mother.

"Now, I'll be there around seven to pick you up okay? Make sure to have lots of energy", he said happily. He squatted and gave them both hugs and kisses goodbye. They squealed happily and then ran off to get into the car and he watched as Chad helped them get into their carseats. Victoria fixed him with a cold stare as he ran his hand through his hair and then turned on her heel, walking to the car. He closed the door behind him and walked back into the kitchen, looking around when he couldn't find Chrissy.