Chapter 2
Rosie laid asleep in a garden chair, Noah staring down at her silently as the girls back gently rose and fell in a gentle rhythm. He had came to join her for some outside time but found the child fast asleep with Roxie carefully removing the drawing that was underneath the girl. Lucifer was about to carry her back inside until he had arrived and told him to leave her there. "Prince?"Roxie says staring at the silent man. Noah placed a hand on Rosie's head, keeping his eyes on the girl. Rosie opened her eyes, looking at him sleepily. "Hi Mister"Rosie yawned. He flinched, feeling an invisible arrow practically pierce his heart. He knew it'd take a while for her to be comfortable with him, but it still hurt when she didn't refer to him as dad or father. "Pick me up.."Rosie says raising her hands. He stared at her in surprise and amusement, remembering how Tessia would demand for him to carry her whenever she was tired from walking. Roxie stared, Lucifer looking equally as nervous.
Noah picked the child up, surprising her. "You're less light..."Noah comments relief evident in his voice. He held her close, her arms wrapped around his neck. Rosie blinked, smiling slightly at the warmth that came from the man. Now she really wondered why her mother hid her, it wasn't because the prince was gonna harm her like she thought before. She could see that Noah did care about her wellbeing, even though it was hidden under his stoic expression. But! She called him mister a few times before which no doubt hurt his feelings. So! She was gonna be the cute daughter to make up for that, all while trying to figure out the right time to call the prince her dad. "Did you get your dessert I sent you?"Noah asks. "Yes, the lava cake was yummy!"Rosie smiled. She almost bit her tongue to keep herself from saying 'mister' to her fathers face. This was gonna be hard for her, but she was determined to get close to her dad. "Keep eating well, I'm glad you're not as light as before.."Noah comments.
"I will!"Rosie beamed. He placed a hand on her back, Rosie hugging him, snuggling close to the silent man. "You're overly affectionate.."Noah comments. Did she over do it already?! Maybe she should relax a bit. "You're like your mother when she's clingy.."Noah comments. Rosie stared up at him, Noah smiling slightly as he patted her back. So she didn't overdo it, her father was remembering and possibly missing her mother. "What was time with Mother like?"Rosie asks. "...interesting..everytime I interacted with her it was an interesting experience, there were times where she was fun and clumsy then there were times where she'd be closed off and distant towards everyone around her.."Noah responds Lucifer trailing after the two. Rosie nodded, feeling her eyelids start to drop. She couldn't fall asleep now!! She wanted to know more. Noah perked up, feeling a head rest on his shoulder. He glanced down, Rosie fast asleep her hands gripping his sleeves.
He stared down at her stunned, wondering if this was alright to carry the sleeping girl like this. "Roxie carried the princess like that, it'll be okay your highness"Lucifer smiled. Lucifer watched the two, Noah poking Rosie's cheek. "Chubby.."Noah smiled amused. He walked through the gardens path, Lucifer walking after him. He stopped, spotting white hair and red eyes up ahead. He turned and walked the other way, his eyes narrowed, his grip on Rosie tightening. He didn't want his brother near his daughter the same brother who almost stole Tessia from him back when she was alive. The brother who almost asked for Tessia's hand in marriage before Noah himself could tell her how he felt. "Prince, you shouldn't walk so fast.."Lucifer comments hurrying after him. "You might wake Rosie!" Noah slowed down instantly looking alarmed, Rosie moving slightly her brows furrowed. "It's fine.."Noah mutters patting her back. The child fell still, his hand gently rubbing her back as he continued to walk.
Rosie awoke back in her room, finding herself tucked in. She yawned and sat up, rubbing the sleepiness out of her eyes. She got out of bed, her stomach starting to rumble. She walked down the hallway, remembering the path to the kitchen. She had to be quick, she didn't want anyone catching her and possibly throwing her out thinking she was a thief. "What are you doing?" She flinched and whirled around, her eyes wide at the sight of a white haired man with red eyes. "I-I, I was just going to the k-kitchen! I'm really hungry right now"Rosie says trembling. He stared down at her, and perked up, looking surprised. "You're Tessia and Noah's daughter.."The man mutters surprised. He kneeled down and placed a hand on her head. "I'm your uncle, Miragen, you don't have to be so scared.."The man greets patting her head. He picked her up, surprising her as he carried her down the hallway. "I'll take you to the kitchens.."Miragen says. Rosie held onto him, wondering why she never got to meet her uncle before when she arrived here.
She stared at all the food in front of her and started to eat, spearing a piece of sliced steak and taking a bite. She smiled wide, giggling at how good it tasted being heated up with magic. "Is it to your liking?"Miragen asks. "Yes, Uncle!"Rosie beamed smiling wide at him. The sound of fast footsteps echoed when she finished her fifth plate of food, Noah coming in looking angry. "Rosie, there you are!"Noah says hurrying over. He picked her up, holding her close. "Sorry, I got hungry.."Rosie blinked surprised with how tight he was holding her. Noah stared Miragen down, keeping the child from seeing his scowl. "Noah.."Miragen stared standing up, looking stunned. The man turned, walking full speed out of the room, leaving the stunned man in a now silent kitchen. "If you're hungry come get me, not him.."Noah mutters. "Oh, okay!"Rosie nodded beaming. "Can I sleep with you tonight, it's lonely in my room." "You can join me whenever you want Rosie, you never have to ask me."
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