Adopted by Loki

Chapter 34

I barged into the mansion not even bothering to knock. I saw them huddled in the living room area and I walked in, “we’ll be safe here for the time being considering that Storybrooke isn’t on any known map.” I fiddle with the ring on my finger a wave of anxiety washes over me and I lean into Jefferson’s side listening to his heartbeat calming me down slightly. I sigh standing straight, “we’ll show you the guest rooms.” Grace walks away from the group already knowing where her room was while I took Wanda, Nat, Bucky, and Steve showing them to there rooms and I head back to the living room area and sit at the piano gently pressing the key, but not enough to cause any noise to emit from the instrument finally I get the courage and start playing a song I remember singing to make me feel better no matter the situation. I hum with the chords before quietly singing

 I'm not a perfect person

There's many things I wish I didn't do

But I continue learning

I never meant to do those things to you

And so I have to say before I go

That I just want you to know

I've found a reason for me

To change who I used to be

A reason to start over new

And the reason is you

I close my eyes getting lost in the song not bothering to stop even when I hear the heavy footsteps approach from behind me.

I'm sorry that I hurt you

It's something I must live with everyday

And all the pain I put you through

I wish that I could take it all away

And be the one who catches all your tears

That's why I need you to hear

I've found a reason for me

To change who I used to be

A reason to start over new

And the reason is you

And the reason is you

And the reason is you

And the reason is you

I'm not a perfect person

I never meant to do those things to you

And so I have to say before I go

That I just want you to know

I've found a reason for me

To change who I used to be

A reason to start over new

And the reason is you

I've found a reason to show

A side of me you didn't know

A reason for all that I do

And the reason is you

A tear runs down my face as I relate the song. I pull the covers over the keys and lean forward covering my face muffling the sobs. I feel arms wrap around me and I heard my dad's voice, “sweetheart that was absolutely beautiful.” I sniffled leaning into his touch, “I’m so different from who I used to be and I don’t know if that’s a good thing or a bad one.” he sighed rocking me gently back and forth, “if you mean Jefferson it is definitely for the better Wanda broke your heart and it irks me to think about how bad she hurt you, but when I look into his eyes I see nothing but undeniable love for you.” he stops chuckling, “and I might have scared him by threatening to kill him if he ever hurt you.” I giggled, shaking my head, “I think I’m gonna head to bed and actually attempt to sleep.” I turn and properly hug him, “I love you dad thank you for everything you’ve done for me.” he kisses the top of my head, “I would do anything for you sweetheart remember that.” I head up the stairs quietly opening the door and crawl under the covers jumping slightly when I feel his arms wrap around me and pull me closer, “I heard you singing and I think it sounded wonderful.” I kissed his cheek, “thank you Jefferson I love you.” he kissed me, “I love you and I’ll be with you from dusk till dawn until the end of the line.” tears filled my eyes, “til the end of the line.” I repeated I giggled for a moment closing my eyes and felt the exhaustion sweep over me, “goodnight Jefferson.” it was silent for a moment until I heard a light snore from him making me smile as I drifted into dreamland.