Chapter 61 - Pinky Promise

Deep in his thoughts, Alxandre steered the car into the garage. He frowned as he looked at Lily in regret. Before quietly opening the car door and getting out and opening the door of her side. She was sound asleep with Adrien in her arms. Alexandre bent over her, unbuckled her seat belt.

"Lily." he whispered softly. She huffed her sweet little nose with dissatisfaction. Suddenly his face brightened. He raised his hand, stretched it out for her face, whispered her name and touched her cheek gently. Stroke with his thumb over her soft skin.

Lily breathed out sniffingly.

Suddenly, Adrien opened his eyes. Stared at him in confusion. " Did you sleep well, sleepyhead?"

The little rascal yawned loudly before nodding his head in affirmation. There was still tiredness on his face as he tried to slide off Lily's lap. Alexandre grabbed him under his arms and gently placed the toddler on the floor.

"Thank you." Addy laughed before waddling to the entrance, rubbing the tiredness out of his eyes with his tiny fists.

Alexandre chuckled as he followed him with his eyes.

With a sigh he bent down to his sleeping wife and lifted her into his arms. Her head fell on his chest while she continued to sleep peacefully.

With a kick, he closed the car door and followed Adrien to the entrance door.

Inside the house, he laid Lily on the bed, took off her shoes and covered her.

All of a sudden he could hear trampled steps coming closer from behind him. "Alec?" Out of breath, Adrien stood in front of him with his teddy bear in his hand.

With a grin on his lips, Alexandre reached out to ruffle through the soft hair of the little one. "What shall we play?"

His eyes blink at him, big and blue and filled with affection and pure joy. "Will you watch Momo with me?" Adrien's eyes lit up as he gazed shyly at Alec.

"Sure." Alexandre laughed softly. " But first let's slip into something comfortable."

Alexandre offered his hand to the toddler, who gripped it beaming with joy. His chubby little hand was soft and appeared so tiny in his own hand. Holding Addy's hand, they left the bedroom and quietly closing the door.

Adrien pulled Alec by the hand to his room, happily toddling down the hallway until they reached his room together.

The door was open when they entered. Some of his Action figures were lying on the floor. Alexandre picked up the small boy and placed him on the bed. Before he started to get his son ready for bed.

"Alec?" Addy looks at him with big, innocent eyes.

"What's up buddy?" Carefully, Alexandre raised Adrien's soft arms and helped him into his fluffy Pyjama.

"Do you like Lily?" Addy asked mildly.

The question had caught Alexandre off guard as he looked at the toddler. For a moment he stood there confused, pausing in his movements before he regained his composure. "Of course I do."

"Really?" Asked Addy delighted.

Alexandre nodded, "Really!" And tousled the boy's hair.

Adrien gave him this adorable toddler smile. "Do you love me too?" He asked timidly, turning his little body innocently back and forth. His voice wavering slightly as he made those words.

Where'd that come from? - Alexandre wondered. He picked Adrien up and sat him on his hip. "Of course I love you." He replied reassuringly.

Addy grinned from one ear to the other and nodded. "Then can I stay? With Lily and Alec?" He grinned at Alec waiting for his approval. His chubby cheeks flushed in embarrassment.

Puzzled Alexandre looked into the bright blue eyes of the little boy. "Addy,..." Lovingly he pinched the little snub nose of the toddler. "We are a family. You can always stay with me and Lily. You'll always have a place in this home. I promise." Alexandre stretched out his little finger, ready for a Pinky Promise.

Adrien exhaled in relief and wrapped his little finger around Alexandre's finger for a Pinky Promise.

They made a promise.

Alexandre ran a hand through Addy's hair as he made his way to the living room.