Chapter 2: Power Rangers
"But Momwe, I don't wanta go." Aki sat on the floor and crosses his arms over his chest.
"You're going and that's final," Lucy says, looking at the annoyed four year old that hasn't left his spot in the past five minutes.
"You have to go to the doctor," Lucy says, knowing that either way, things will work out in her favor.
"No! They give me shot and shot hurt!" he whines, pointing at his arm trying to get his point across.
An idea swims through Lucy's head and a sly smile creeps up on her face.
"Fine Akiā¦" Lucy trails off, walking back and forth as if in thought. "That means you're not a big boy anymore," Lucy sighs sadly, looking down and shaking her head.
"Yes I am," Aki whispers, looking at his mother.
"Big boys go to the doctor and get their shot," she says, wiping away a fake tear as if mourning the loss of her 'big boy.'
"Only big boys watch power rangers. Only big boys get to eat oreos," She says while suppressing her smile, watching as the toddler rushes to his room to grab his jacket.
"Momwe I'm a biw boy!" Aki exclaims, trying to zip up the jacket himself but his little fingers cannot get the zipper started.
"Yes you are," Lucy agrees using her baby voice, zipping it up for him.
After the shot, Aki tries to hide his cry, and as they walk to the car, he would suck in every whimper so he can still be a power ranger.
"Mommy is so proud of you," Lucy crows, kissing his little red nose.
"I said I biw boy," He proudly states, wiping his nose with his arm, before going into his car seat.
"I know you are," She giggles, fastening his seatbelt before closing the car door and then popping into the driver's seat.
The drive is quiet but peaceful. Lucy takes a look in the rear-view mirror to see Aki staring outside the window at a bunch of kids running outside and playing in the snow.
"Momwe," Aki calls while swinging his feet.
"Yes?" Lucy asks, making a turn.
"Can we get oreios plewse?" he asks which reminds Lucy of the event three weeks ago. She takes a deep breath and thinks about it, recognizing they were just about to pass Target. She takes a look into his eyes, knowing how much he loves the cookies.
"Fine, but you must stay near Mommy. Don't walk off again, please," She says, looking into the mirror and Aki gives a thumb up high for some oreos.
"To Target we go," she says making another turn.
Lucy keeps Aki's much smaller hand in hers as they grabbed a pack of oreos. She thinks of the stranger with the pink hair and smiles a bit. He is her savior; if Aki ever leaves her, she'll go down into a million pieces.
"Hey Momwe," Aki says, looking up at Lucy.
"What is it?" Lucy asks, forgetting what she is thinking about.
"Pink boy," he states, pointing up and at the other end of the aisle. Natsu smiles at the two as he steps closer.
"Hey! I was wondering when I'd see you two again," He chirps happily, kneeling down in front of Aki and giving him a high five.
"Pink boy, look! I got oeios!" Aki exclaims with glee, letting go of Lucy's hand and grabbing hold of the package of oreos to show him.
"Are these your favorite?" Natsu asks and Aki nods eagerly, making Natsu smile.
"I'm biw boy! I got two shots today," he proudly shows the man his arm and holds up two fingers.
"I wish I was brave like you. I have a secret to tell you... I'm scared of shots," Natsu stage whispers, making Lucy giggle, catching his attention.
"How have you been?" He asks, standing up and dusting off his pants.
"I'm fine, really. Thank you for the last time," She smiles, stroking Aki's blonde hair as stares at the two.
"I couldn't leave a small kid by himself now could I," he says with a wide smile, showing his canines.
"What brings you back to Target?" she wonders aloud, seeing how he doesn't have anything in his hands.
"My roommate used all of the toilet paper, now I have to get more," he grumbles, feeling annoyed at the thought of his roommate.
"Just hide it all in your duffel bag and they'll never find it," she shrugs, resulting in a 'Aha!' moment for Natsu.
"Never thought about it. Thanks Lucy!" he says, surprising her that he remembers her name.
"Hey pink boy," Aki says, tugging on Natsu pants.
"Honey, his name is Natsu; don't call people names," she softly hisses at her son.
"Sowry Nasu," the boy mumbles, making Natsu smile.
"It's fine; wassup?" He asks the boy.
"Nothing," Aki says, turning his attention back to his mom. Lucy gives Natsu an awkward laugh, mouthing her apologies.
"I'm sleepie Momwe. Can we go howe now?" Aki asks, rubbing his eyes.
"Yeah, we can. It was nice seeing you again Natsu," Lucy waves before taking Aki's hand, bending her head and giving him a quick smile before walking away.
"Bye," he whispers, watching them disappear.
Lucy is in her kitchen chopping up some vegetables while Aki plays with his toys, making small conversation between them before dinner. She thinks about Natsu, wondering how funny it is that they got to see each other once more. She decides that Natsu is also quite handsome; his pretty green eyes that would just lure you in, his teeth are perfect and Lucy admits to herself that she couldn't not smile back at him. That man smells of cinnamon and, oh boy, even through his shirt she could tell how rip-
Lucy slaps her cheeks with her hands, trying to get the pervy thoughts out her mind. It's not like she would ever catch him again, and last time she thought about a boy like that was Aki's father.
She feels her heart drop. She fears the day Aki starts wondering why he doesn't have a father. Looking back, she would never expect her life to be like this. She was 16 in love and thought they'd be together forever. But he simply cares more for his drug addiction and in a way, it is best if Aki doesn't know until he is old enough to understand.
She places the seasoned chicken breast onto the pan and it sizzles right away and then added the vegetables.
"Momwe," Aki calls after a few minutes, peeking his head through the kitchen door.
"Wassup?" she calls while flipping the chicken over to the other side.
"Can watch power range?" Aki asks a with a little flush in his cheeks.
"Did you put all your toys away?" she questions, looking at him from the corner of her eye.
"Yes, momwe" he says, giving a slight nod. She hands him a thumbs up and he runs to the sofa and turns on the tv, flipping through the channels until he finds the colorful heros, his eyes watching their every move. Lucy smiles at her son's antics and moves back to cooking, humming a soft tune to herself.
After dinner, Aki is in the bathroom playing with the bubbles while Lucy is on the phone with Levy.
"Levy yes, I'll read the new book you recommend," Lucy says, giving Aki a goofy smile to make him giggle. "I promise! Now I have to get him out and ready for bed. So long; bye." Lucy hangs up the phone and sighs.
"Momwe we see Nasu again?" He asks as she washes the soap off his back.
"Love, mommy doesn't know where he is," she says, giving him a sad smile seeing how his head drops and he stares at his reflection.
"But he mi friend," Aki pouts, picturing them fighting off the evil penguin with his power ranger toys.
"I know baby. Maybe one day." She gives him another hopeful smile, making him look up and give her grin so big you could see it from space. Lucy sneakily takes a small cup of water and pours it on his head, making her laugh at his facial expression.
"MOMWEEE!"
Heres chapter two and once again thanking my amazing editor Kitty! Also guys remember this story was rewritten but not a lot but in my opinion re-read because I did change some things.
until next time
