A Little Hope

10. Shield You

"I don't want no lunchbox friends.
I want someone who understands.
Come to my house, let's die together. Friendship that would last forever."
~Melanie Martinez

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Savannah POV
It was a bit strange calling Sebastian Daddy. But it rolled off the tip of my tongue quite nicely as he fit that role perfectly. It had been a couple weeks since Sebastian and I had our discussion. We had talked about rules after and Sebastian suggested we wait a couple weeks to see what would be the most beneficial after we got better experienced with the newfound roles. So that's what we were doing today before school: discussing rules and punishments that would be applied starting today.

A part of of me was excited as I sat down at the table, eating the pancakes Sebastian had made. He got me up extra early today so we would have time before school. We were both already dressed for the day. Sebastian chose black leggings and a Tinkerbell shirt for me and his jeans and black flannel for him. He handed me my sippy cup filled with apple juice as he sat down next to me and began to eat from his plate.

"So, I've given this quite a bit of thought and have some rules I want to implement. If you don't like them because they make you uncomfortable, tell me and we'll toss them out the window. Okay?" Sebastian told me after swallowing a mouth full of food.

I nodded eagerly as he handed me a piece of paper. It was pink and decorated with all the Disney princess stickers on it. It also had rules on them and Sebastian started to read them aloud.

He cleared his throat and talked in a posh British accent, "Hear ye, Hear ye. I have the following announcement to make regarding our beloved princess, Savannah."

I started giggling and almost choked on my pancakes from laughing so hard as he carried on, "These are the rules that Princess Savannah adhere by or else she shall face the
wrath of the mighty dragon."

"1. Remember your self worth
2. Talk to Daddy if you want to self harm or have negative thoughts
3. Drink six cups of water each day
4. Eat at least two meals a day
5. Ask for sweets
6. Bedtime is nine on weekdays, and ten on weekends
7. Let Daddy know where you're going and with whom so he knows you're safe
8. Always hold Daddy's hand when crossing the street
9.Always remember your manners
10.If someone makes you uncomfortable, tell Daddy and Daddy will beat their butts
11.Listen to Daddy but remember you have the right to say the safeword at any time."

He looked at me nervously before asking, "What do you think? If there's any that makes you uncomfortable, tell me and we'll get rid of them."

I giggled and said, "Maybe the bedtime one. I think it should be three am."

Relief washed over his face as he replied, "Nice try, little one. That one's staying. But in all seriousness, are you okay with these?"

I nodded my head and wrapped my arms around his neck and crawling into his lap. "Thank you, Daddy."

His arms circled around me tightened. "Of course, sweetheart. Are you finished eating? We gotta hop to school now."

"Hop? I didn't know you were an Easter bunny! Are you gonna shit out chocolate eggs for me to eat?" I squealed excitedly.