@WintersTeacher "And room for a family. Whenever we are ready for them. It's perfect. August and Marco did everything perfect. Exactly as you deserve." I turn to her and lean down to kiss her forehead.
@WintersTeacher together.
And it had been worth it. The changes and additions are perfect. Exactly what we had asked for. Our home. Ready for our future.
I squeeze her hand and look at her, watching her reactions with a grin on my face.
@WintersTeacher [A Couple Months Later]
The summer had gone by comfortably honestly. We'd gone by nearly daily, often just to visit with August, until finally, the work was done.
He had kept us out the last week, so we could experience that new feeling when we saw everything put +
@APuppetMan @WintersTeacher "That's understandable, and an option we were considering anyway so... looks like we are pretending we are having a vacation at our summer home... aka, my place. I want Bailey and everyone else safe. Yes?" I look at Clara at the last.
@APuppetMan @WintersTeacher I hold out my hand and shake his once he takes it then let go. "Thank you. We are both excited to get this started right away. It would be nice if we can get it finished before school starts back up so Clara is settled, but we understand if it takes longer. It takes as long +
@WintersTeacher "That's how I feel as well, my plum."
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He finishing washing her hair and, after taking a moment to clean himself, he continues pampering her as they get ready for bed. The next day, he gathers the basics of what he'll need and officially moves in.
@WintersTeacher "That should be plenty of time to get things rolling with August and Marco for the renovations. And for us to find out if we will need to stay at my place at all. Which... considering we are probably going to be wanting plenty of privacy..." I smirk as I gently run my fingers +
@WintersTeacher know I will want to. Alright, princess... conditioner next." I turn her away so I can reach the length of her hair and get a palmful then work it in slow and thorough.
@WintersTeacher A sense of relief washes over me and my shoulders relax, I hadn't realized how much I was concerned about this until she made it clear it wouldn't turn her away from chosing me. "Well, we both love kids. So if it turns out I'm not capable... it is a safe bet we will adopt. I +