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lets-break-free-from-our-chains · 4 years

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Too Close for Comfort, Fairchild

(A/N): Hey guys! I know it’s been a long time since I posted, and for that I am sorry. However, I have overcome my writer’s block and I hope to be posting a few more imagines and one-shots in the future. Please enjoy this new one-shot that is apart of my on going series, ATOFG.

DISCLAIMER: I do not own any writing belong to the rightful owner of the mortal instrument series. I do not own any characters expect Evie and any other new original characters I decide to create. I am in no way Homophobic, I LOVE MALEC and I am in fact apart of the LGBTQ community. I am merely exercising my fantasy in writing on my tumblr. If this makes you uncomfortable then please just be nice and do not read.

Pairings: Alec x Evie(OC), Clary x Evie(Platonic), Clary x Jace

Word Count: 1,610k

Clary and Evie had always been remarkably close, starting within the early years of their lives, and they had always known they would become Parabatai one day. One way or another.

Platonic Soulmates.

That is the way Jocelyn had explained it to the two eager girls hungry for all the knowledge and traditions of their people. If they were forced to spend their lives in exile away from their home and people, as well as their shadow-mates, then they would settle for nothing less than learning every single aspect of their heritage. Their birth right.

Parabatai were more than brothers and sisters, they were soulmates. In a nature, that is similar but entirely different, and platonic, compared to bonds between shadow mates.

It was a bond and tradition that they wanted so badly to participate in that Jocelyn arranged for the Silent Brothers to officiate the ceremony in secret. If Jocelyn couldn’t let them grow and live in the shadow world that was their blood right, then she could at least give them this.

For that, Clary and Evie had always been very affectionate towards one another. Since being completely introduced to shadow world they had noticed that plenty of other Parabatai were affectionate with each other. It was something they noticed among the female Parabatai-bonded Shadowhunters more than the male Parabatai, but it made them feel elated and gave them a sense of acceptance and belonging.

When they were in the mundane world, they had to continuously tell people that they weren’t romantically together, but just very loving friends. They couldn’t tell them the truth. Not only was it against their peoples’ laws and customs, as well as very private sacred privilege, it was something the mundane world could never appreciate. Mundies would never understand, let alone respect, the depth of the bond between Parabatai.

However, there was one man who was vexed by the touchy-feely relationship between Evie and Clary. Alexander Lightwood was possessive man, and who could blame him. He was the eldest Lightwood child, which means; heavy lies the crown. He has always put his family first, and thus has given everything that is his to the family. Evie is the first person he could call his own. The only thing or person in this world no one expected him to share or give away.

She was his shadow mate and god if it didn’t irritate him more than anything to have to share her with anyone else. Especially Clarissa Fairchild. She had never intentionally done anything to him, but that didn’t change the fact that he felt threaten by the reality of having to share his Parabatai, and his mate, with the mouthy redhead.

Alec and Jace had just finished training and were walking towards the library in hopes of catching glimpses of their respected mates. Having come up empty with the green house and the fact that they came from the training room, the only other places left to look was the library and their shared rooms.

As they drew closer, they heard the shared musical laughter of the young women and shared a victorious smile with each other. They pushed the heavy doors open, entering the extravagant library, and stood at the top of the staircase to watch the girls, who were obvious to being watched.

Clary threw her head back and let out a joyous cackle; “You’re making this up!”

Evie gave a heartily chuckle and shook her head, “I’m so not making it up! While Simon was spray painting over that god-awful band name on his van, so you could repaint the van, Maya was standing behind him tagging his jacket with her own can of spray paint.”

Clary looks at Evie in humored awe before the two best friends made eye contact. At which point they both began to howl in laughter.

They calmed long enough for Evie to muse between heavy giggles, “I don’t know how in the hell Simon didn’t notice what Maya was doing. The back of his jacket had a remarkable amount of detail…”

Clary started to heave she was laughing so hard and the two watching men had to agree Evie’s story was quite hilarious. All her stories are. If you want a good laugh, all you would have to do is ask Evie to tell you a funny story.

Clary calmed down and gave a big sigh of content before she leaned forward from her reclining position on the couch, her and Evie had been laying on together. With her legs still laying across Evie’s lap, Clary moved her face towards Evie’s and rubbed her nose sweetly against Evie’s in an Eskimo kiss.

Evie smiled endearingly at the small display and returned the gesture with an Eskimo kiss of her own to Clary, whilst tucking one of Clary’s unruly curl behind her left ear.

Clary leans into the palm of Evie’s right hand, placing a chaste kiss on the inside of her hand, and shifts her legs from across Evie’s to curl underneath her so she can lean into her warm side and nuzzle her face into Evie’s neck and waves of hair that resembles spun gold.

Evie moves her left arm that was resting on the back of the couch and wraps it around Clary, leaning her cheek on a head of thick red curls. Jace smiled at the heavenly sight of his cherished sister and his beloved mate spending much needed time together.

Alec, however, couldn’t help the surge of immense jealously that rushed through his veins at the sight of someone other than him so close to his mate. He briefly feels guilty seeing as they are Parabatai and it was perfectly normal for female Parabatai to be so close, but that didn’t change the fact that he didn’t want to share his mate.

All his life, Alec has shared everything that was his, and he would be damned if he shared his mate. He watches with guarded eyes as Clary lifts her lips to Evie’s jewelry clad ear and whispered with a small amused smirk. Evie’s eyebrows and lips quirk upwards with slightly surprised amusement before she opened her eyes and the golden orbs lock with his blue ones immediately.

“It seems your right, Clary. I suppose this is all the affection we can have with one another for now.” She says, while they both rise from the Victorian sofa, “Lest my poor mate loses himself to the madness of his own irrational jealously.”

Her playful teasing, and that loving smile she reserved just for him, helps to erase the jealously from his system. The men make their way down the stairs to meet the women who eagerly greet them with kisses.

Evie and Alec’s lips crash together in raw intensity and one of his strong arms wraps around her while his free hand grips her jaw firmly, but lovingly, whilst her small hands grip his broad shoulders. He softly bites her lip, begging for access, and his tongue quickly tangles with hers once she surrenders to his lustful onslaught .

They easily get lost in the others presence, and they would have continued to get lost in each other; if not for the forced cough from Jace and giggle from Clary.

They reluctantly pulled away from the passionate embrace and look at the other couple.

Jace appears to be thoroughly unimpressed but watching Alec “attack” his elder sister, but Clary merely slipped into the spot just behind Evie’s left shoulder and with a teasing smirk spoke; “Wow, Alec. I didn’t think I could get under your skin that easily, but yet again you surprise me.”

Alec glowers at the redhead for her dauntless taunting and bites out in a growl; “Too close for comfort, Fairchild.”

The brazen girl relents with a surrendering smile, after seeing the mindful look the taller blonde headed girl throws over her shoulder,

“Sorry, Alec.” The girl halfheartedly offers; not looking one bit as apologetic as she appears to sound, “I was only teasing. I didn’t mean anything by it.”

In one last ditch effort to amuse herself and irk Alec she says her goodbyes to Evie for the next few hours. She reaches around and places a small and sweet kiss to the graceful sloping of Evie’s angled jaw, and the painted nails of her fingers brush Evie’s shoulders lightly before her right hand continues on to trail down Evie’s spine. Said redhead then parts from the blonde; leaving with her highly entertained mate.

Alec all but snarls and spits at the firecracker’s relentless audacity to annoy him. Evie grabs his shoulders once more and begins to massage the tension from them as she speaks,

“The only reason she continues to taunt you is because you continue to give her exactly what she wants.” He turns to his beautiful mate and watches the small smile curl on her lips.

“So, stop doing that. It’s no fun for her if you don’t look like you’re ready to spit nails.”

He chuckles deeply at that last statement and wraps his arms around her waist, tugging her into his chest, “I know, but I can’t help but want you all to myself.”

She makes a small noise, by sucking her teeth, with a pout whilst brushing his hair back from his eyes, “I am yours. All yours; for all eternity. We were made for each other.”

Alec nuzzles his forehead to Evie’s with a content smile and speaks.

“Destined, my true love. Therefore, where one shadow goes; then the other will surely follow…”

She beams at him and they seal the shadow-mate motto with a deep kiss.

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bemtevis · 3 years

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Lmao Cassie’s favorite baby boy treated a teenage girl like crap so she made her a villain, how revolutionary! I wonder, who’s next, Evangeline?

Pleaseee lol

Was Will ever helf accountable for that by anyone but Gabriel? Because I'm pretty sure Gabriel was written as an asshole who hated Will for no reason and deserved to get his arm broken, so huh.

#PLS DON'T #EVANGELINE PROTECTION SQUAD #anti cc #anti will herondale #anon #answered #pro duck

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kibo-ichiro · 5 years

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Lysandra: Good morning!

Gavriel: Good morning everyone!

Lorcan:...Good morning.

Evangeline: Good morning friends!

Aelin: You guys all sound like robots. “Good morning, good morning.” Spice it up a little!

Fenrys: HEY MOTHERFUCKERS.

#Meme #Sarah J Maas #ToG #Throne of Glass #Meme by @celestial-herondale #Aelin #Lorcan #Fenrys #Gavriel #Evangeline #Lysandra #Has anyone done this meme for this group?#Love Fenrys #Really #ToG trash here

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xfangirling-bookwormx · 3 years

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Clace Headcanons~~

|Part 2 - Children|

They have 3 children.

The oldest is named Evangeline Charlotte Herondale. Her nickname is Evan.

The second is named William Chris Herondale. His nicknames are Will (duh) and Liam.

The youngest is named Zachary James Herondale. His nickname is Zac.

Evan has Jace's blond hair and Clary's green eyes. Will has Jace's blond hair and gold eyes. Zac is the only one with Clary's bright red hair and he has blue eyes.

Evan is a brilliant archer and Will and Zac's swordsmanship is unrivalled.

Jace spars with the three every day. When he's busy, Clary does the children's training.

All three fight when their parents are working. (Training fighting and sibling fighting).

They are super protective of each other. Evan, being the oldest, protects her brothers with her life when they go on missions.

Zac is reckless. Evan and Will have to do everything to stop him from hurting himself and/or ruining the mission.

Zac is a wonderful artist and Clary helps his art get better. Evan is a perfect strategist and often leads teams though she's young. Will is usually carefree, like Jace, but you do not want to be on his bad side when something happens to his loved ones.

#clary fairchild #jace herondale #clace #clace headcanons #the shadowhunters chronicles #shadowhunters #tmi #the mortal instruments

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oscar-fairchild · 4 years

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get to know me tag!

tysm for the tag @simonlevvis!!

favorite fictional character: I’m incredibly indecisive so this is hard asdfghk... My favorite TSC character is Jem Carstairs tho

top 5 movies: I don’t watch that many movies... I like Disney movies though

top 5 shows: Psych, Forensic Files, Supernatural, Brooklyn 99, Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency (after typing this I realize there’s def a theme lmao)

what continent am i on: North America

mental age: Idk lol? Sometimes I feel like I’m 15 and sometimes I feel like I’m 40

nickname: I don’t have any, really... I mean Opal is a nickname but other than that...

favorite drink: Bubble tea, even though I haven’t had it in forever

room aesthetic: Like, my ideal room? That would be full of pretty Victorian furniture and books and lace curtains

clothes style: Pastel blouses with bows, dark jeans, cute heels, floral print dresses

pronouns: she/her

last thing i ate: Strawberries and blueberries with yogurt

top 5 bands: are all kpop lol... BTS, Monsta X, Ateez, Astro, Stray Kids

what stereotype i fall under: Umm I’m not sure... shy awkward girl? Maybe nerdy teacher’s pet people-pleaser type? Are these even real stereotypes lol

I’m tagging @evangeline-lovelace @cordelia-mf-herondale @ccardans @oreosndscones @fair-but-wilde-child @stuck-with-a-snek-boi @lily-chen-deserves-better @storm-dog-pirate @zafirafox4636 (if you want to, no pressure) and anyone else who wants to!!

#ask game #tysm for the ask!#bananachacha

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thanatosangels · 4 years

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Get to Know Me tag

thank youuu @churchthecatismyspiritanimal ily <333

favourite fictional character - Emma Carstairs. but also Tessa Gray. but alsooo Cordelia Carstairs. and Lucie Herondale. and Will and Jem and James and Matthew and Magnus and Jace and Julian. basically everyone okay???

top 5 movies - Love, Rosie; Return of the Jedi; Howls Moving Castle; Princess Mononoke; Chalet Girl lmaooo

top 5 shows - Brooklyn 99; Shadowhunters (books are still better); Murder She Wrote hahaha, Glee; Jane the Virgin

what continent am i on - europe babeyyyy (but not even like,,, a good part)

mental age - really depends. sometimes i’m 6, sometimes i’m a 12 year old boy and sometimes i’m like 80. make of that what you will

nickname - Annoying Bitch or Fucking Idiot. i respond to both.

favourite drink - straight vodka hahahah im so funny and edgy wow (probably like Redbull or coffee)

room aesthetic - lets play ‘How Many Items Can i Stick On My Wall!’ (the answer is approx. 220 btw)

clothes style - man idek. big as fuck. kinda edgy ig?? chunky shoes!! lots of jewellery!!

pronouns - she/her

last thing i ate - custard creams

top bands - THE 1975!!!! The Killers!!! Wolf Alice!! the Asuras!!! the Wombats, Arctic Monkeys, Pale Waves, RAT BOY, Two Door Cinema Club, The Magic Gang, The Academic, HUNNY, Catfish and the Bottlemen, old Panic! At The Disco, The Japanese House, The Kooks, Paramore, Mother Mother, Sea Girls, the Vaccines

what is the stereotype i fall under - probably like ~fake edgy~ or try hard. or thinks theyre funny but they're not.

tagging: @fairchild-squad @abigneignenn @princesslucretia @evangeline-lovelace @magnus-the-fabulous-entp-bane @forthetscgays @vintage-morning-wine <33

#tag game #get to know me #im stressed about leaving people out lmao

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cristinablackthornkingson · 4 years

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Shadowhunters Short Story #64 part 2.

Anna grins at her brother and cousins while adjusting Benji in her arms. Their excitement is certainly infectious.

“Yes you can come in and meet Benji if you be quiet and calm, Ariadne is asleep, she is very tired and finding it very difficult to adjust to being up all hours with Benji.” Anna firmly says, looking directly at Matthew, who is definitely the one who makes the most noise.

“I will be good Anna, I promise!” Matthew exclaims, still bouncing on the balls of his feet with excitement.

“Alright, come in then.” Anna says, holding the door open and letting her brother and cousins in past her.

“I get to hold him first!” Matthew exclaims, as he and the others settle onto the couch while Anna closes and locks the door.

“No, I get to hold him first, then Daisy, then you, Kit and Tom and Alastair can decide amongst yourselves who gets to hold Benji next!” James says in an informative tone, as though this is a fact, pointing between himself, Cordelia, and the other Merry Thieves.

“But I am Anna’s favorite cousin, so I should hold him first, besides Kit already held him when he was here earlier with his parents, so he definitely should not get to hold him first.” Thomas calmly says.

“Ha! You wish Tommy, I am Anna’s favorite cousin, right Anna?” Matthew asks in a sure tone, turning his gaze on her, his green eyes glinting with delight.

“Lucie is my favorite cousin, where is our darling Lu anyway?” Anna asks, surprised that Lucie has not turned up with The Merry Thieves to meet Benji, she loves babies and is always pestering James and Cordelia to give her a niece or nephew, similarly to how she would pester Tessa and Will for a sibling.

“Anna how very dare you! My beloved Lucie will not be joining us today I am afraid, she is not feeling well.” Matthew explains, going from heart-broken and mortally offended, to completely calm in just minutes.

“Under the whether or pregnant?” Thomas teases. James’ eyes widen and Matthew quickly holds his hands up, as though surrendering to something.

“No! Please do not attack me Jamie, I promise Lucie is not pregnant, she really is just sick, with a cold!” Matthew exclaims, remembering the time just a few months ago when Lucie had really thought she was pregnant and James had flown at Matthew in a rage when he found out. No one had ever seen Jamie so angry, especially not with his parabatia.

“Good Lord boys are dramatic.” Anna says in an amused tone. “Here Cordelia, you may hold Benji first, and I will go put the kettle on. If these hooligans wake my wife, Daisy, you have my full permission to kill them if it will shut them up.” Anna says in a playful tone, lowering the baby into Cordelia’s arms, where he quickly settles. Cordelia grins up at Anna.

“Yes m’am!” She laughs. She then turns her attention to Benji and strokes his little cheek, bringing her back to when her baby sister Evangeline had been born 5 years ago. “Hello little Benji, you are so adorable!” Benji wraps his hand around Cordelia’s finger and snuggles closely into her.

“He could so easily pass for Ariadne’s biological child, its’ not just his dark hair and skin color that are the same, he has the same nose and mouth shape as her too, how odd!” Matthew notices, leaning against Cordelia and stroking Benji’s tufts of hair.

“You are seeing things Matthew, he looks nothing like Ari.” Thomas says, straining to get a proper glimpse of the baby.

“Ari must be so happy to finally be a mother, when she was engaged to Charles I heard her telling mama that she wanted a quick wedding because she wanted to start trying for a baby as soon as they could, of course Charles Buford would have been so lucky as to have someone as lovely as Ariadne have his children, my brother is such a slime-ball, I am glad Ariadne is with Anna now, and not my know-it-all older brother.” Matthew says in an exasperated tone, rolling his eyes at the thought of his smug brother.

“I really do not understand how Charles is your parents’ child, Henry and Charlotte are so very kind and lovely, as are you Matthew, but Charles is the complete opposite.” Cordelia says in a confused tone.

“Math has a conspiracy theory that Charles was swapped at birth with some other baby, and that his true brother is out there somewhere with some dreadfully stuck up, boring and cowardly family. He has gone so far as to ask Uncle Jem to help him prove that theory and check all the records of baby boys born in The Basilas the same day as Charles.” James says in an amused tone.

“You will not be laughing when Uncle Jem and I prove my theory right and find my real brother, who also likes Oscar Wilde- my dog and the playwright- and has an amazing sense of fashion like me, James Herondale.” Matthew says in a sure tone, just as Anna comes back in, carrying a tray with a teapot and several cups.

“Aunt Sophie is right Matthew, you do have your mama’s over-active sense of imagination.” Anna says in a light tone, setting the tray down on the coffee table.

“Thank you! I think.” Matthew says, furrowing his brow in confusion. “Anna, I am going to be Benji’s Godfather, aren’t I?” He adds, as Cordelia passes Benji back to Anna.

“No, but Cordelia we most certainly want you to be his Godmother.” Anna softly says.

“M-me? A-are you sure?” Cordelia stammers, looking at Anna with wide eyes full of shock but also delight. She had never expected this, and is honored to even be considered as little Benjamin’s Godmother.

“Absolutely, you are the most sensible one among The Merry Thieves, you and Thomas. We trust you to be a wonderful guide and influence for Benji.” Anna says, reaching over to squeeze her friend’s hand.

“Excuse you! I am sensible!” Matthew exclaims in an offended tone.

“As am I!” James chimes in.

“Matthew, dear Matthew, I do love you so but you are the furthest from sensible a person could be, and I love you for it. And Jamie, my lovely baby cousin, you are quiet sensible, but not as much as Cordelia or Thomas I’m afraid, but don’t take offense boys, it simply means you will be Benji’s fun uncles that get to take him on adventures and teach him things you probably should not, while Cordelia and his Godfather are going to have to do the boring work, like teaching him about religion and helping us make sure he grows up sensible.” Anna explains gently, knowing that both Matthew and James will adore the idea of being the fun uncle, to Benji.

“Fine, but only if I get to hold him now!” Matthew bargains.

“Deal, come get him and watch him for me for a few minutes while I check on Ariadne.” Anna says, beckoning her cousin over.

A few minutes later Matthew is happily seated between James and Thomas, cradling little Benji and smiling like he just won all the riches in the world.

“We are going to have so much fun together Benji! I will buy you the most fashionable clothes on the market and all the books your heart could desire, especially poetry and especially Oscar Wilde, and you will love my dog who is also named Oscar Wilde. Oh, now that I come to think of it Benjamin, I wish I had of named Oscar something else, perhaps Dorian, so I could name my first son Oscar.” Matthew says, his tone turning downtrodden when he realizes what a mistake he has made.

“Lucie would never let you name her son Oscar, she has her children’s names chosen.” James informs Matthew, which surprises him. Lucie has a running list of names on the go at all times, but Matthew thought they were simply for her characters in her stories, or maybe to have in case her parents finally gave into her pleas and had another baby.

“She does?” Matthew asks. James nods.

“Abigail Teresa for a girl and Sebastian William for a boy.”

“But I want my children to have my parents names as middle names! Oh and Lucie is so stubborn she will never change her mind, I may have to brake up with her.” Matthew jokes with a solemn shake of his head.

“Let me hold him now, Fairchild, you have had him long enough.” Alastair declares, holding his arms out for little Benjamin.

“Fine but only for a few minutes, he was having fun with me!” Matthew says, gently placing the baby in Alastair’s arms.

“He’s asleep.” Alastair observes, adjusting Benjamin’s blankets around him.

“Yes well he heard your boring voice and conked right out, you cannot blame the little fellow, I often think of conversations we have had when I have trouble sleeping, and it helps me drift off right away!” Matthew teases, grinning playfully at Alastair, who he is now good friends with. Alastair makes Thomas happy, and what makes Thomas happy, makes the rest of The Merry Thieves happy.

“This little one makes me want a baby.” Thomas quietly says, one arm around Alastair's waist, his chin resting on his boyfriend’s shoulder, the other reaching out to stroke Benji’s cheek. Alastair's eyes widen in shock. He and Thomas had briefly discussed having children, but agreed to wait a few more years at least, until they are older.

“I-I thought we had agreed to wait!” Alastair stammers. Thomas chuckles and kisses his cheek.

“We did and we will, but this little one just makes me impatient. However I am sure we will be first on call as babysitters, especially seeing as you and Ariadne are such close friends.” Thomas gently says. A few years ago when Charles broke off his engagement to Ariadne, and Alastair broke off his relationship with Charles when he realized Charles would never admit to loving him or commit to him, Ariadne and Alastair found solace and comfort in another, they both knew what is was like to be attracted to the same sex in an un-accepting time, and they both knew how awful Charles could be. They took to meeting up at least once a week and have done so ever since, and now they are the very best of friends.

The Merry Thieves spend the next few hours fussing over their new nephew and bonding with him, while occasionally being scolded by Anna for being too loud and chancing waking Ariadne.

It is just past 4 in the evening, when Ariadne pads into Benjamin’s nursery, rubbing sleep from her eyes, while Anna sits in the rocking chair, reading to her son.

“Anna, have I been asleep all day?” Ariadne asks in a tired, breathy tone, rubbing at her eyes.

“Yes love, you clearly needed it. Did you sleep well?” Anna asks, taking her hand and drawing her down onto the ottoman beside the rocking chair.

“Yes, wonderfully, thank you. How has our boy been?” Ariadne asks, reaching out to stroke Benji’s cheek.

“Good as gold as usual, he has been fussed over all day. First by my parents and brothers and then The Merry Thieves came around, all apart from Lucie. Matthew adores his role as Benji’s fun uncle, and I asked Cordelia to be Benji’s Godmother.” Anna tells Ariadne, one hand laced through with hers and the other holding Benji.

“Sounds like you had a very busy day, are you not tired?” Ariadne asks in a concerned tone. Anna has not struggled to adjust to their new sleep schedule with Benjamin the way Ariadne has, but she still needs her rest and sleep, no one is invincible.

“A bit, but as I said before Benjamin is more than worth it.” Anna says in a loving tone, her gaze returning to her son.

“You should go rest for an hour now, let me take Benji. You rest and Benji and I will make dinner and then wake you when it is ready, we have not had a proper meal since we adopted him, now is as good a time as any to start eating meals again, and it will help us both with our energy.” Ariadne says.

“Are you sure?” Anna asks, both wanting to lie down and rest for a while, and also wanting to let Ariadne rest as much as possible. Ariadne smiles softly and kisses Anna’s cheek.

“I am sure love, you need your rest and I want some quality time with my boy.”

When Anna goes into the bedroom, Ariadne pulls out one of her heavy winter shawls, and fastens it into a sling across her chest, where she can lay Benji so that he can be close to her but she can also have both her hands free.

As Ariadne moves around the kitchen, preparing dinner for her family, she quietly hums an old Indian lullaby she seems to remember someone (Likely her birth mother) singing to her when she was very small, before she was adopted. At this moment, her heart could not possibly be more full, she gets to wake up next to and live a wonderful life with the love of her life, her amazing Anna, she does not have to hide who she is anymore or bare a man’s touch, her parents are extremely loving, caring and supportive, she has more friends than she ever thought she would, and she has a beautiful and wonderful baby boy, who makes her heart soar with happiness every time she looks at his gorgeous little face.

At one stage, all 3 people in this little family were lost in someway. Anna had been lost in her grapple with her sexuality and gender for years, then she had been lost in her grapple with love and trusting someone with her heart, Ariadne had been lost from a family at a very young age, before she was taken in by The Bridgestocks, and she too was lost in the struggle of being a woman exclusively attracted to women, and little Benji had been lost from his birth family too.

Now, together, the 3 of them are found and a family, the most perfect family one could ask for.

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