The Holiday One Shot

To begin with, the idea of being a step-mum to two amazing little girls was very unfamiliar and foreign.

After a few months, however, it did become natural for you and you were unable to even think of your life without them – and, of course, your fiancé Graham.

When the two of you had begun your relationship, you had agreed with him that you would wait a while before being introduced to Olivia and Sophie. Purely because, even though Graham was fully confident in your relationship and that he wanted to be with you, he was still cautious about his daughters forming an attachment to someone that may not always be there.

Graham had been honest with you about the girls from the very start as he didn't want to start something with you whilst being dishonest.

He was pleasantly surprised at your response, as you told him that you simply admired him for being a single father as well as the fact that, if the time ever came, you would look forward to meeting his daughters.

When the time did come, six months into your relationship, you were beyond nervous and yet when you arrive the smile of the two girls put you completely at ease.

It had been a little over two years since that day, and you couldn't have been happier at how things had been for you and your family.

Sophie and Olivia had gone on holiday with their Aunt Iris to Los Angeles, as Iris' boyfriend still lived out there, so she offered to take the girls away for a little while.

The rather large house that the four of you lived in was down to just two residents for the next two weeks, and it was the strangest feeling.

You had grown accustomed to the hustle and bustle of life with the girls around but with them gone it was just so quiet.

Lazing on the sofa all day had been Graham's idea and you certainly had no issues with it.

Your fiancé was sat with his back against the sofa and his legs stretched out, so you had decided to position yourself in-between his legs whilst leaning back against his chest.

Graham placed his chin on your head. "It's just way too quiet without the girls around," you mused as you pulled a blanket over you.

He chuckled at yours words. "I know Darling, you have been saying that since Iris picked them up... three days ago."

"I just miss them," you stated in your own defence. "Their stuff is everywhere, no giggles coming rom the playroom, no cuddles on the sofa."

Graham laughed before kissing the top of your head. "They're back within two weeks Darling."

"That's too long," you turned around in Graham's arms as you spoke.

He smiled at you as you placed your hands on his chest. "Sometimes it is still so strange to see you interacting with them."

You returned his smile. "I know that I won't ever be their actual Mum, and I would never want to replace her," you gently explained to him. "But I love them as if they were, and I am so happy that I can be that mother figure for them.

Graham had an expression of love in his eyes, and you couldn't help but blush under his gaze.

He leant forward to kiss you softly.

"You still manage to surprise me Darling," he breathed out. "I love you Y/N, and thank you for accepting my two little rascals."

Not being able to help the second blush that rose on tour cheeks, you looked down slightly with a trace of a smile on your face.

Graham reached out, placing his fingers under your chin and lifting your head up so he could look into your eyes. "How about we make another little rascal?"

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Written by Hannah.