Author's Note: So, sorry for the delay, I've been sitting on this for a couple weeks and was going to add more into this part of the story. But, as I've been working and trying to catch up on school work I am not sure when I will be finished with the next part of what I am about to write. So, this part is marginally shorter than the first, but I figured ya'll would prefer what I have versus nothing at all. I have my writing mapped out, I have to finish putting the ideas together than write it out.

Constructive criticism and reviews are always welcomed in any shape or form and I encourage you to bring any comments or ideas to my attention, I'm open to anything.

Warnings include: assault, drugs, alcohol, some kissing (nothing to graphic I assure you). There may be more warnings I have missed just because I don't see the need to warn about them, if you do find more, feel free to bring it to my attention. Oh, and I'm not a doctor, I have no inkling on concussions and I constructed the idea of how to deal with them to fit into what I wanted. Deal with it.

As always this is just for fun and this is not for profit. 30 October 2014

(Happy Halloween )

The next morning I woke up with something on top of my head. I tried to swat it away and I could feel flesh, that's when I opened my eyes and noticed Snape sitting on the chair next to my bed fast asleep with his hand on my head. I stared at him in awe. I couldn't even believe that he stayed.

I had a wonderful idea. Well, wonderful at the time.

I snatched the eyeliner from my bedside table and hesitantly approached my professor. This was going to be hilarious. As I was about to rest the side of my hand hesitantly against my professor's cheek, his hand shot out and grabbed my wrist and held my arm still. He opened his eyes and we met each others gaze.

"What on earth are you doing?" He asked with an eyebrow raised.

"Nothing, just got up…."

"Seems to me like you thought you could try putting this odd pencil on my face."

I giggled at that. "It's make up Professor, eyeliner, it lines my eyes if you couldn't figure that much out." I said cheekily

That's when he attacked. My professor tackled me onto the bed and started tickling the daylights out of me.

"Think you can put some weird substance on my face and get away with it do you?!"

I rolled around giggling hysterically, trying to escape his iron grip.

"Okay. Okay." I struggled to get the words out I was so out of breathe.

"I apologize. I fold" I grinned brightly at him as he made to get out of the bed.

Snape picked up the eyeliner off the floor where it had fallen after out scuffle. He gazed at it like it was a complex potion he was trying to figure out.

"What?" I asked him. I reached out to take it back from him, I still had to put it on.

"Nothing. It's breakfast time, lets go" He handed me the eyeliner and walked out of the room to get breakfast ready.

I walked out after getting dressed and sat down at the table. When I looked up at my professor he was staring at me. It was a tad unnerving.

"What are you staring at?"

He just shook his head. "I never realized that eyeliner is what was making the line around your eyes, usually one uses a spell here."

He snapped out of it and turned to address me.

"We leave in three days for Spinner End, my summer home where we will spend the Christmas Holidays. Is that amendable?"

I just nodded. It would be nice to get out of the castle for a bit.

"Alright, off with you. Actually pay attention in class today and I'll see you later. Have a good day Skylar."

"You too Professor," and I walked out of the quarters to head to class.

The next day passed without a hitch. I was respectful in all my classes and tried to take notes. I was still having trouble understanding what was going on but i know my professor was going to help me.

I was so excited because tomorrow was the day we were packing up and getting out of the castle for a whole two weeks. I was hoping that over break we could go to my old home and pick up and pack the rest of my things so I could have that over break as well.

I was walking back towards our quarters after spending a few hours in the Lounge, Curfew was almost here so I was hurrying back to the dungeons. I couldn't afford to be late.

As I was rushing along, a foot was stuck out around the corner and tripped me. I landed harshly on my hands as I put them out to break my fall. As I was on my hands and knees a foot was roughly shoved in my stomach to push my on my back.

Whilst laying on my back, two faces hovered over mine. Lilith and Eve. I groaned and not only from the pain.

"What the fuck do you two want?!" I spat out at them with as much venom I could muster.

"Payback." That was the only word uttered as the two started to kick me anywhere the could reach. They kicked me in my sides, my legs. Finally Lilith drug me up as she was the bigger of the two and Eve punched me so hard in the face I saw stars to accompany my now broken nose. They spit on me and ripped my notes up and left with one last parting kick.

I was in so much pain and I couldn't move so I just layed there. I was hoping my professor would come soon and save me.

20 minutes passed by and I was still laying in the hallway when I heard a voice. I started to groan a bit. Hoping that whoever was around would hear me. I heard footsteps approach and then I heard Professor Potter's voice.

"Oh Merlin Skylar, what happened."

I didn't want to talk to him I wanted my dad. and I wanted him now.

A few moments passed after Potter sent a patronus out to everyone to alert them to where we were. Professor Granger, Weasley, and McGonagall were all there but not my dad.

"I want my dad"

Professor Potter spoke up once again.

"I understand Skylar but we need to get you to the hospital wing, Severus has his quarters blocked while he is brewing a tricky potion."

He came forward to pick me up and I lashed out.

"I WANT MY DAD."

McGonagall seemed to take charge after getting over her initial shock of seeing me lying there.

"Skylar, Honey, Severus will be here as soon as we can get a hold of him, let us get you to the hospital wing, he'll meet us there."

"DON'T TOUCH ME, I WANT MY DAD AND ONLY MY DAD" I was crying earnestly now, why couldn't they understand who I needed. I faintly heard Professor Granger say something and rush off.

They kept trying to pick me up to get me to the hospital wing, but I just kept repeating my mantra. "I WANT MY DAD I WANT MY DAD I WANT MY DAD" I was in so much pain and that was the only thought that I could process.

SNAPE'S P.O.V.

I put my lab on lockdown while I was finishing the last steps on the Wolfsbane I was making. The slightest change in the environment and I would lose the whole batch and I couldn't afford to make any mistakes.

I looked up to see what time it was. It was past curfew. Skylar better be in those rooms when I walk in.

Skylar.

I smiled at the thought of my new charge. I know she needs a lot of love and care, but I can't help but be fond of her.

My musings were interrupted by a banging on my door and it wouldn't let up. I quickly finished the last step and walked to the door with a reprimand ready for whoever was on the other side. I opened the door and my mouth with a retort ready, but was stopped when Granger grabbed my arm.

"It's Skylar" That was all she said and I demanded Granger to take me to her.

When we entered into a hall off the main dungeons I could hear the broken mantra.

" I WANT MY DAD I WANT MY DAD" I saw Skylar laying on the ground crying and I rushed to her side. (insert heart here, courtesy of Ellie.)

SKYLAR'S P.O.V.

"Skylar, child, i'm here."

I heard my dad's soft silky voice and tried to crawl to him. He picked me up and laid me in his lap.

"I was calling for you daddy."

"I know Skylar, I came as soon as I could"

"I hurt. I hurt a lot daddy." I knew in the back of my mind I had a concussion and broken ribs, but the pain was making it hard to think and I felt so safe in my dad's arms.

I felt my eyes drifting close.

"Skylar" my dad said sharply, "Do NOT sleep, you most likely have a concussion."

I groaned, "But Daddy, I'm so tired. Can't I just sleep?"

He stood up with me in my arms, "Not quite yet child, why don't you tell me what you want to do for Christmas hmm?"

"Tree" I muttered, "Pretty lights?"

"That's good Skylar what else?"

The jostling from being carried was making the pain worse.

"Snowman" I choked out.

We finally made it to the hospital wing, as I was deposited onto a bed. My dad tried to move away but I cried out. "Daddy, no." He came back right away.

"It's okay Skylar, I'm here"

There was a lot of wand waving and potion drinking, and finally I was able to sleep.

"Go to sleep Skylar, I'll be right here honey" My dad proceeded to sit down at my bedside and card his fingers through my hair. "Night Daddy" I mumbled.

I fell asleep in seconds. (Insert heart courtesy of Ellie.)

The next morning I woke up and I could feel a faint ache in my stomach and head. I laid there for a few moments with my eyes closed. The bed felt different so I knew that I wasn't in my room in the dungeons. The antiseptic smell gave away the fact I was in the hospital wing.

Why was I in the hospital wing? Oh yeah.

"Those fucking bitches. I'll kill them" I muttered under my breathe.

"Language, Skylar" admonished Snape.

I opened my eyes and noticed he was sitting next to me in rumpled robes.

"Are you in pain? Do you need a pain potion?"

I shrugged my shoulders, it wasn't anything I couldn't handle and I wasn't about to ask for it and sound weak. I had enough of that last night. It was a haze but I remember referring to my professor as dad again. Wonderful.

I felt a vial being pressed against my lips. I swallowed on reflex.

"That is DISGUSTING!" I childishly tried to wipe my tongue on my hand to try to get the taste gone. He just chuckled.

"Can't you try to make them taste better?"

"No. I specifically make them horrid just for you"

I scoffed.

"Skylar we need to talk about what happened"

"What's there to know. I was walking back to our rooms after hanging out at the lounge for a while. Then a foot tripped me and they got the jump on me. It won't happen again. You can be sure of that " I had an evil glint in my eye. Already planning payback.

"Skylar, who was it?"

"Nobody. I'll take care of it. I'm not running to a teacher for help."

"I already know it was Lilith and Eve."

"Well then why are you asking me?!"

"I wanted to give you a chance to tell me."

I just crossed my arms and looked away. Snape sighed and made to stand up. I panicked.

"Where are you going Professor?!" I grabbed at his robes to pull him back down.

"Relax child, I was just stretching and going to fetch Madame Pomfrey, and Professor? What happened to Dad and Daddy." He smirked at me.

I blushed.

"It's alright Skylar, you can call me whatever you'd like. Alright? I'd be honoured if you called me your dad." (Insert heart -ESM)

I kept my eyes averted but had a small smile on my face at his warm words.

"Let me fetch Madame Pomfrey"

I saw Snape start to walk away and the anxiety came back.

"Dad…" I trailed off softly. Hesitant to use the name when I was fully aware.

He stopped and turned around to look at me.

"Yes?"

"You're…..you're coming back right?" I asked in a whisper.

He walked back over to my bedside and took out his wand and an empty potion vial he had in his pocket.

I looked at him quizzically.

He muttered an incantation over the bottle and it turned into a snake stuffed animal.

He looked up and turned to address me, "Alright, while i'm gone I need you to take care of Sal, alright?" He set the snake in my hands.

I was a tad confused, why on earth is he giving me a stuffed animal. I'm 14 for god's sake. But, then I noticed it for what it was. He was giving me something to reassure me that he was coming back. It also was kind of nice to have a cuddle with it. So, I just nodded and held it close.

"Oh-Okay" I laid back down and hugged the plushie towards me. I made sure that my eyes were on the door so that I could see the moment that my dad walked back in.

Madame Pomfrey came bustling in. She always seemed to be in a hurry. Seriously. Snape followed in after her.

Pomfrey came straight towards me and whipped her wand out and went to touch my ribs. I flinched back violently and would've fell off the bed if my dad hadn't of caught me.

Snape growled at her.

"She was just ASSAULTED, do not just come at her with no warnings!"

Pomfrey looked contrite after her scolding.

She realized her mistake and came closer to me. Even with the slow movements and advanced warning, I still found myself scooting back into my dad, I just wanted him to hold me.

Snape wrapped his arms around me and muttered reassurances in my ear. Pomfrey read her readings from the spell and turned to address me.

"Alright Skylar, I need to take off your shirt to make sure the ribs are healing the way they should. Spellwork can only tell us so much. So, why doesn't Professor Snape step out for a moment and he can come right back in when i'm done."

I violently shook my head no and clung to my dad. Why doesn't she understand that I wanted to stay with my dad and no one else. Especially in this hospital wing.

SNAPE'S P.O.V.

After our conversation concerning Lilith and Eve ended, I knew I needed to alert Poppy that Skylar was awake so she could do some routine spells. I went to stand up to walk towards the back office when Skylar grabbed hold of my robes.

"Where are you going Professor?!"

Professor? I was back to Professor was I?

"Relax child, I was just stretching and going to fetch Madame Pomfrey, and Professor? What happened to Dad and Daddy."

"It's alright Skylar, you can call me whatever you'd like. Alright? I'd be honoured if you called me your dad."

She wouldn't look at me but she did smile at my words. I did hope she continued calling me dad, it was growing on me.

"Let me fetch Madame Pomfrey"

I started to walk back towards the door

"Dad…" She called out softly. Hesitant to use the name, even after I gave her express permission.

"Yes?"

"You're…..you're coming back right?" she asked in a whisper.

This attack must have shaken her more than I thought. She was extremely clingy and nervous of my absence. I'll just have to be there for her more. I took out an extra potion vial I had, I decided to leave her something that would make her feel more safe, even if it was a bit childish.

She looked at me like I grew three heads.

I muttered an incantation over the bottle and it turned into a snake stuffed animal.

"Alright, while i'm gone I need you to take care of Sal, alright?" I set the snake in her hands.

"

I walked into the back to fetch Poppy yet again. All she had to do was notice my presence and she knew that Skylar was awake as nothing short of that could draw me from her side.

I followed behind as she strode into the room, I close on her heels to be by Skylar's side.

Skylar practically flew backwards in a panic as Poppy went to touch her.

"She was just ASSAULTED, do not just come at her with no warnings!"

Was she a medi witch or not!

She was apologetic and went much slower this time, the exam was going well even though Skylar had yet to let go of my hand.

I wrapped my arms around her and snuggled her into my arms and spoke to her softly on how well she was doing. When she was done she turned to address Skylar.

"Alright Skylar, I need to take off your shirt to make sure the ribs are healing the way they should. Spellwork can only tell us so much. So, why doesn't Professor Snape step out for a moment and he can come right back in when i'm done."

Her head shook no so violently I thought it was going to twist off.

I was conflicted, I was a man and propriety called for me to leave.

"He's my DAD and I want him to stay with me" Skylar demanded and then clung onto my robe sleeve.

That solidified my decision. "I'll keep my eyes averted Poppy, it'll be alright."

Skylar visibly relaxed and I kept my eyes focused on the wall.

SKYLAR'S P.O.V

"He's my DAD and I want him to stay with me."

I understand why he should leave. I'm not daft, but I didn't care. He can stay.

My dad was quiet for a few moments, I was afraid he was going to leave so I clung to his robe sleeve so he couldn't. He must have come to a decision because the next thing I heard made me sag in relief,

"I'll keep my eyes averted Poppy, it'll be alright."

Pomfrey soon divested me of my shirt and we got the examination on it's way.

She soon pronounced me fit to leave and I put my clothes back on.

"It's time to head back down, and pack our stuff we leave for Spinner's End today"

I nodded tiredly. I was sleepy and just wanted to lay in my bed.

"Come on up you get."

I just reached my arms up. I knew it was childish but I WAS tired. And I wanted to be carried, I was only like 5'2" and he was over 6 feet, he can do it.

I just heard him sigh and pick me up. My feet automatically went around his waist and my arms around his neck and I laid my head on his shoulder.

"I thought my daughter was 14, not 2" He teased lightly.

I just beamed at him, he called me his daughter! He carted us down to the dungeon and set me down on the couch.

"Go in your room and pack your stuff, we are taking the floo, it's easier than apperating."

"Can you carry me to my room then?" I asked cheekily.

"I think you can make it fine child, off you go brat."

I went in my room and started packing everything. I even folded up my comforter from the bed. It was green and black and I grew used to sleeping with it.

"Why are you bringing the blanket? We have blankets at Spinner's End."

The voice made me spin around. There my dad was leaning against my door jam appraising me.

"I like this blanket, it helps me sleep."

"You don't have to pack your whole room you know. We will be back in two weeks."

I sighed and muttered under my breath, "You say that like it's a good thing."

Snape must have heard because he came to sit next to me on my bed.

"Skylar, I know it's been a tough year for you, but maybe it'll grow better"

"doubt it," I said under my breathe and then louder, "Can you leave, I need to change into my clothes." I childishly turned my head away and waited for him to leave.

He briefly sat his hand on my shoulder and left.

I finished packing my trunk and I made sure that Sal was with me as well. I gave him a brief squeeze and put him away right on top.

I walked out into the living room near the fireplace with my trunk. As soon as I saw my dad I gave him a huge hug.

"What's this for?" He asked.

"I'm sorry for being rude like that after all you've done to help me."

He kissed the top of my head, "Apology accepted Skylar, now are we ready to go?

I just nodded.

He pulled me to his side and demanded "Spinners End" to the fireplace, and he pulled us both in and we were whisked off.

I landed harshly on the floor of a clean but well worn in carpet. I would have fallen would it not have been for my professor's steady grip.

"Welcome home Skylar" He gestured with his hand around.

I took in my surroundings. A lot of the items were dated, you could see into the kitchen where we were standing in the living room and I could tell the appliances were old, but well kept.

"This room we are standing in is the more "formal" living room, i've converted two old bedrooms, knocked out the walls in between to make it my TV room, and that room has the same charms as the Lounge back at hogwarts has to make TV possible. Now, let me show you to your room"

He led us up the stairs and continued down the hall, the house wasn't as large as my old home, but it smelled like potion ingredients and it felt cozy and safe. I liked it here. He stopped at the first door on the left.

"This is my room, if I am in here and you need me just knock, and if it's an emergency you may come in, but only in an emergency understood." He glanced at me sternly.

I nodded my head in understanding.

We walked to the door adjacent to his and he opened it. It was a smaller room than what I was used to but it was cozy and would do well for me.

"This was my old room from when I was your age, it obviously has a more boy tone than you may want and we can pick up paint and decorations to make it more your room."

I turned around to hug my professor and he hugged me back.

"Thank you, I love it."

He released me and held me at arms length to address me.

"Alright, I will leave you to unpack I will be downstairs making dinner and whenever you are done you may come and join me.

I nodded and moved towards my trunk that I brought up with me. I sorted through the garbage I acquired throughout the year so far. Including broken quills and gum wrappers and tossed them in a pile on my floor. I took out my clothes and folded them up and put them in the wardrobe and made my bed with my comforter from Hogwarts. The process took about 25 minutes and I started on my trek down to the kitchen.

When I got closer I heard a door open and a womans voice. It was very high and shrieky as she and my professor exclaimed pleasantries. I stood just outside of the kitchen door and eavesdropped.

"SEVERUS, you're back for the break, how is that secretive boarding school you teach at!"

She's a muggle then.

"Just fine Sophia." Severus did not sound as excited as her but he did seem alright with her presence.

"I'm just so happy you are here, we must get lunch. Maybe go up to the new theater in town and see a movie before you must leave once again, it would be much fun!"

"We shall see how the break plays out Sophia"

He seemed to be interested into going out with this lady.

At the lull in conversation I decided to make my entrance. I walked back up a few stairs and clomped down them loudly to alert them to my presence. I walked in and at the sight of me, this lady "Sophia's" face dropped and took on more of a sneering look. I noticed her hand was on my professor's arm as they sat at the table together.

"Skylar" My professor greeted me. He graced me with a smile and I just stared back.

"This is Sophia, Skylar, the neighbor next door."

"Sophia, this is Skylar." He said with such a warm feeling when he introduced me.

At the beginning of the smell of something burning Snape jumped up and rescued something cooking in the oven. Sophia's face was calculating and then grew understanding. She turned to address me.

"Severus is a great man, being a teacher and picking up strays." The end turned into a mocking statement and I stared at her in astonishment. I was about to give her a piece of my mind but the Professor came back with dinner and I noticed my favorite food. Shepherd's Pie. In that instant I knew that I should try to get along with this lady. My professor seemed to like her and I didn't want to ruin this for him.

"Sophia stay for dinner"

I grew sullen at this.

"Oh, if you insist." She sat in chair right next to my professor.

"Skylar sit down" He said after I hesitated.

"Yes Professor." He looked confused at the formal address, but I just couldn't bring myself to bring up my vulnerable side in front of this...Woman.

After the plates were passed Snape and Sophia settled into catching up. Sophia threw triumphant looks at me every once in a while and I lost my appetite. I just moved my food around and made the motions to look like I was eating. The conversation then moved to me. Sophia addressed me.

"So. Skylar. How's school."

The hesitation in my answer gave her all she needed to know.

"Can't keep up at such a prestigious school? Oh honey, not everyone can be smart, at least you have looks."

I grew incensed at her condescending tone.

Snape tried to tell her how much I succeeded at computers and other technology. But she brushed it aside.

"I never had much patience for that waste of time. No good it is."

The rest of the meal was spent with either ignoring me or making subtle jabs at me.

"You know, maybe if you took off that awful make up your eyes would shine more."

I pushed my plate away and stood up and made to leave the room.

"SKYLAR, where do you think you are going without being properly excused."

I sat back down at the tone and stiffly asked "May I be excused"

"No, you may not. You will finish your plate."

Sophia interjected.

"Severus, maybe you should let her go, I mean she is such a young girl it must be past her bedtime. She needs all the rest she can get." She smiled at Severus flirtingly while she sneered at me.

I just flipped her off and stormed off to my room. The condescending remarks and the sneers were too much and I couldn't stand by and take them. I threw myself on my bed and I heard the heavy boots coming up the stairs. Severus stormed into my room and glared down at me.

"Knock much, what if I had been changing."

"Knock the attitude Skylar. I do not know what has gotten into you but Sophia has been nothing but nice to you. You are to stay in this room and we WILL talk about this after Sophia has left."

He billowed out of my room and slammed the door behind me. I heard Sophia at the bottom of the stairs talking to Snape.

"Sometimes Severus, you just can't save everyone some are destined to be like this." They moved away from the stairs and the conversation grew more muffled until nothing could be heard at all.

I grew mad. I thought this place would be a safe haven from sneers and remarks. From an adult no less. I would hope that Snape with his super bat hearing would hear what she said but she was clever not to be heard. I wasn't about to sit here and wait to be scolded. I threw on my boots and my leather skater dress and looked out the window.

Spinner's End wasn't in the best town. I could tell by a few streets over a bunch of thugs were hanging out and I could detect the faint orange glow of the end of a cigarette. I looked around my window and found a drain pipe I could shimmy down. I crawled out and slid down. An admirable feat in such a tight dress. It was chilly out but I was warm from my earlier anger.

I walked over the couple streets where the group was standing and I approached them. They saw my attire and smirked.

"Looking for the party honey, it's right in there, go on ahead make sure to wait up for me" He winked at me.

I rolled my eyes and looked up towards the house. Sure enough a house party was going on. There was strobing lights on and loud music blasting. I walked up towards the house. It wasn't my first house party I've gotten into. I may be only 14 but I've been pretty adventurous this year. I walked up to the door.

A boy around my age was designated to "greet".

"You're new, haven't seen you before."

"New in town, just moved. Skylar."

"Nice to meet you Skylar. Luke. Ten quid to get in."

I smiled at him.

"Luke, I couldn't fit any money in this dress even if I wanted to. How about a kiss instead?"

He seemed to contemplate it and leaned in. "Alright"

He pulled me flush against him and started to kiss me. It was more of a mini make out session, I finally pushed away.

He smirked at me and put his hand in his pocket.

"How about something to get that party started?"

I nodded and he handed me a pill. I dry swallowed it and went inside of the house.

As soon as I was inside I headed for my goal. The keg in the corner. I took a large glass and drained half of it in one swoop. It was warm and tasted disgusting but it would get the job done. I moved towards the makeshift dance floor and joined in. 5 beers later and another mini make out session and I saw the red and blue lights. The door was busted in and the music was cut.

A police officer grabbed me and asked me for my name.

I just giggled. Man, this guy was uptight.

"Wanna beer, it'll loosen you up man, stop being sucha stick in the mud."

He shook my arm to get my attention.

"NAME" He demanded.

"Skylar….the great."

"Well, Skylar, where do you live."

"Spinner's End my good sir."

"Let's get you home, your parents can sort you out."

He pushed me into the back of the squad car and set off for the short drive to Spinner's End. He looked up at the house and looked at me.

"Your Snape's kid, you are totally going to get it."

He pulled me out of the squad car and marched us up the drive. As we walked up the drive the door was flung open and Snape started marching towards us.

"Thank your Officer for bringing my daughter home. I'll take care of her now."

I interupted. "DAAADD, HEEEY."

He just stared at me in distaste.

"Really Skylar, what did you take NOW."

He shook his head and marched us back up the drive.

"Is that mean nasty lady gone."

He looked at me quizzically.

"Sophia, yes she left hours ago, then I found you missing."

"Good."

All of a sudden I started bawling and clutching to my professor.

"Daaadd. I didn't like that mean lady. She told me I was a stray. Daddy, am I a stray. Do you not really want me."

My dad just pulled me to him.

"Skylar, let's get you a sober up potion so you can remember this conversation alright honey."

He laid me on the couch and went to fetch a potion.

He muttered as he was walking across the room.

"I swear she is going to use up all of my stores. Give me gray hair as well."

He pulled me up against his chest and feed me the potion. As it worked through my body I hid my face in his chest and sat there crying silently.

He rubbed my back and started to talk to me.

"What on earth is the cause for all of the drama today Skylar. The rudeness at dinner, the sneaking out, the partying, you called me professor in our own home" He seemed a bit hurt at the last part.

I seemed to blubber a lot.

"She. She dddidn't like me. I thoughttt that maybe you'dd startt thinkingg the same becausee you like herr and she she was flirting with you and….just...i just got you I don't want to share you." I finished off at a quiet whisper but he heard me all the same.

He held me close and struggled to find his voice.

"If I had noticed that she was treating you with such distaste I would have thrown her right outside that door. I only care about you Skylar. I love you brat, and we're never getting rid of each other." (Insert Ellie Heart)

"I love you too Daddy." My eyes were growing heavy and he noticed and nudged me.

"Up you get, i'm too old to be carrying you up those stairs."

I smirked, "Yeah, you are pretty old, look at those gray hairs."

He clutched at his hair and glared at me. "Off you go now."

I stood up and started to walk away and he stopped me,

"What the hell are you wearing."

I looked at him and thought he was about to have a heart attack.

"A dress…."

"THAT'S a DRESS! It is barely longer than a standard shirt. I never want to see you in that again, I don't think my heart could take it."

I just snickered.

"Alright Dad, but only because of you and your old heart." I scampered up the stairs.

Authors note again: What did you think of this extremely short in my eyes chapter? I feel as if I could have flowed the story better and I just hopped from one extreme to the next, but I did what I did and had no editing from someone other than myself. Oh well, it makes for an interesting read. I tried to insert more fluff...I think I did alright in that aspect. I may do something new in the next, maybe a temporary de-aging after Skylar messes about in the potion lab. Who knows where my thoughts will take me. As always leave a review in what you want to see, what you don't want, high and low praises or just to say hello!