Together Through Thick and Thin

Chapter 23

Juvia's POV

I hummed a slow song, enjoying the hot water cascading onto me. The autumnal sun was shining through the stained glass, vibrant hues of vivid greens, reds, blues and oranges of various shades glittered and turned the room into a work of art. The filtered light painting a seasonal setting across the white, marble floor. With a slow sigh, I turned of the shower, walking out and wrapping myself into a icy blue silk robe, hair in a plain white towel. Taking a few footsteps to the door, she looked through the window, opening it up and letting the hot steam drift away, allowing the chilling air to cool down the hot room. The sky was still a flurry of colours, oranges and pinks, blues and violets, melded into a picturesque sunrise. Lucy and woken up earlier than she usually did, checking on the kids before heading out. The scent of her soap still bounced off the walls, starting to disappear as the now condensing water started to run along the walls. I was almost drowned in the thick scent of water, soap and morning dew. Quickly, I closed the window, sighing in relief as I soon felt warm once more. I exited the bathroom, walking straight to my dresser and picking up my outfit which was organised upon the mangrove wood.

I'd decided to spend the day at home, Linna and Silvia are going out with Irene and Brandish while Vermillion looked after Lucy's twins. I should start calling them my kids now... but I don't think it's appropriate. Since we aren't even married. The thought hung heavy in my mind as I slipped on a comfortable sweater dress, a light blue with silver comfy socks and simple blue slippers. I tied my hair up into a side ponytail, putting on some herbal cream and sitting down on a white chair, waiting for it to sink into my skin. I began planning my day, breakfast for everyone and I'll do something special for Nashi and Luke. Ver has to go out at 10 so I'll take care of the kids till Lucy comes back. Maybe I'll bake something. Or have a spa day... or could I just sleep for a while.

I felt the moisture leaking into my skin, quickly I take a look at myself through a silver mirror, noticing how the almost black teal was now a vibrant ocean colour on my face. Sighing I stood up and walked downstairs, fixing the bed before I descended. I walked into the kitchen, taking out a pan, a bowl and everything else I needed. After adding everything, masterfully cracking the eggs and placing the perfect amount of cinnamon, I mixed and mixed and mixed... before long I had a good consistency for pancakes. As I started cooking, I boiled water in the kettle, taking out our fancier and bigger tea pot and mugs for everyone. Adding everyone's desired amounts of everything and a little jug of milk, the pancakes were flipped and done. After I placed them all into a big plate and stacked 7 normal sized ones - the breakfast of today was completed after adding toppings and some snacks. I toasted some bread and started preparing a picnic out of snacks and some sandwiches I made quickly.

The sound of the kettle boiling and footsteps sounded at the same time - bleary eyed and quite tired - Brandish stood at the kitchen in a green shirt, leggings, a golden hoodie with a similar pattern to her normal outfit and some white socks with slippers. "Morning, morning!" She chirped, yawning and taking a few fruits from the fridge. "You can never have a picnic without fruit smoothies!" The mint haired girl stated, tossing them in and watching them blend. After she'd poured it into a rather large bottle, the rest of the three amigos stormed downstairs. Irene laid on the couch and slept for a few moments - dressed in a long sleeved, red dress with a thick pair of black tights and slippers the colour of crimson. A small cardigan hang loosely on her shoulders, black and gold, with one button done to keep it from falling. Vermillion helped me move everything to the table - placing down the cutlery and plates while Brandish fixed up the picnic basket. Ezra K. was dressed in her pjs, a long maroon shirt with long black socks, red slippers and shorts. Her vermilion hair was in a messy bun, which she let down into a equally as chaotic ponytail. "Who's bright idea was it to blend something so earlyyyy! You'll wake up Linna and Silvia at this rate." The Requip mage scolded, glaring at Brandish who simply shrugged it off. "And Irene by the looks of it." I giggled, looking at the snoring figure. She was way to comfortable to wake up - but I doubt she'd miss pancakes. The two others shared my laugh, Brandish going upstairs to wake up the girls while I started on Nashi and Luke's breakfast, quickly plating it along with some cold towels. I put them on the tray and froze the towels, planning on replacing them and the water inside the bowls upstairs.