Seth-
I noticed Roman wave to someone.
"We have a visitor", Roman said.
I turned in my seat, no one was behind me.
"She sunk down into the seat", Dean said.
I nodded, sipping my juice. Glancing at our waitress every time she came out of the back. She was really pretty. I heard Roman and Dean chuckle. Turning to look at them.
"What?", I asked.
Dean pointed next to me. I turned to see my action figure standing there. Making me smile. Then the most adorable little face popped up. She had pigtails and pretty green eyes.
"Hi", the sweet little voice said shyly.
"Hello", I said back.
"I like your hair", she said, still shy.
"Well thanks. I like your eyes, very pretty", she shrugged her shoulders and giggled.
One of the other waitresses came over to the little girl, setting down a plate.
"Here you go miss Ava. Blueberry pancakes with bananas on top", she said to her.
"Thank you Lizzy", she smiled at her.
The waitress walked away.
"Damn", I heard Roman mumble.
"You like that Rome?", Dean asked.
He nodded, still checking her out. she had black hair and blue eyes.
"Those legs, mmmm I wouldn't mind getting between those", he said.
"Hey, watch what you say", I said, while tilting my head to the seat behind us.
Our waitress Savi brought us our food, along with another waitress, her name tag said Carly. Short dark brown hair that matched her dark brown eyes, matching Savi's, except Savi had long hair.
"Here you go fellas", Savi said, while setting our plates.
"Thanks", Roman said.
"How are you doing baby?" Savi asked.
I looked at the guys, then her.
"I'm good", I answered.
She looked at me confused, then her eyes darted to the seat behind me. The guys laughed. So did the waitress that came with her.
"I was actually talking to my daughter, but I'm glad you're enjoying yourself", she said.
They walked away. The guys laughing even louder now.
"Shut up, how was I suppose to know that", I kicked them under the table.
I heard laughter from the kitchen. The cooks were laughing and then their eyes darted towards me. I sunk down in my seat. Our waitress came back out with a glass of milk and she winked at me, looking back down at my plate embarrassed.
"Thank you mommy", I heard the little girl say.
"Baby put this away", she whispered to her daughter.
She moved the doll away from the seat.
"No mommy, its Seth Rollins. He said I had pretty eyes", I heard her whisper the last part.
"Well that was sweet of him", she whispered back.
She moved to a different table to clear it, along with another waitress. Picking up the cups to take them to the back. One of the well dressed girls at the other table, stuck her foot out. Savi not seeing this, tripped over the girl's foot, dropping the glass cups and falling to the floor. Blood coming out of her hand.
"Shit", was all Savi said.
I jumped up to help her, seeing the blood. The girls laughed. I glared at them as I helped Savi up.
"What? She's a fucking slut", the girl who tripped her said.
"Shut up Amber. The only reason you come here is to pick on Savi because your boyfriend dumped you for her", came another girl's voice from the front door.
"Mya enough" came an elderly man's voice.
The young woman rolled her eyes and went to the back. The elderly man looked at me then Savi.
"Savi, go get yourself cleaned up. The first aide kit is under the sink", he said.
"Yes Ben", she said softly.
"Mommy", came a sweet voice.
"Stay there baby, I'm ok", she said to her daughter.
"I'll help you", I said.
She looked at me, giving me a small smile. I looked at her daughter, who looked worried. I winked at her, giving her a smile. She nodded, letting me know she was ok now. Following Savi into the back room. She flipped the light on in the bathroom.
"Here, let me help", she was trying to open the kit.
I flipped it open, taking her hand and turning it so I could see her palm. I took out the piece of glass stuck in her hand. It was a good thing it wasn't to deep. Cleaning her cut and then wrapping it.
"Thanks for helping me", she said.
"No problem, I thought your daughter would freak if she saw your hand", I said, putting the kit back under the sink.
"Sadly it wouldn't have been the first time to see me trip", she chuckled.
She looked down. I put two fingers under her chin and lifted her head to look at me. Looking into her eyes made my heart race. She took a step back.
"You should go finish eating before your food gets cold", she said.
"Right", I nodded.
I left the bathroom. The other two waitresses smiled at me. I smiled back at them, winking.
"Was it bad?", Dean asked.
"No its a good thing it wasn't deep", I said.
Dean's eyes darted to look behind me, his expression softened. Feeling a little tap on my shoulder, I turned.
"Is my mommy ok?", she asked.
"Oh yeah, sweetheart she's fine. Very brave", I said.
"That mean lady always hurts my mommy", she pouted on the verge of tears.
I didn't know what to do. Rubbing the back of my neck. I looked at the guys who shrugged, freaking out as well.
"Ava leave them alone, let them eat", Savi said.
"Its ok darlin, she's no bother", Dean said.
The little girl jumped out of her seat and to Savi's arms. She hugged her daughter tight.
"I'm ok, how about some ice cream huh", I heard her tell the little girl.
"Rocky road", said the little girl sadly.
"You got it babe", Savi said.
She kissed her daughter's forehead. Finishing our food, the little girl stood beside our table while scooping ice cream into her mouth. Chocolate on her cheeks, making us laugh.
"I have your dolls", she said.
"I saw. Are you taking really good care of us?", I asked.
She nodded. She went back to her table and brought our figures with her.
"They keep me safe", she whispered to us.
"From the monsters under your bed?", Roman asked, whispering back to her.
She shook her head at us, looking down, then back up. She took a step closer.
"From my daddy", she whispered.
We looked at her worried, then at each other.
"What do you mean baby girl?", Roman asked.
"My daddy sometimes comes to our house and hits mommy. Sometimes she doesn't wake up and my best friend Lacie's mommy helps her. My mommy bought me these, she said they would always keep me safe and they do, they always do", she said.
"She's right, keep them close doll", Dean said.
I gave him a look, letting him know he shouldn't have said that. Knowing this little girl would believe him.
"I almost lost Roman yesterday, but my other best friend Mase found him for me. It was a close call", she said, making us laugh.
"Ava", I heard Savi say.
"It's ok sweetheart, we're done and she's great company", I said.
She nodded and went to take someone's order. The little girl's smile fell when she looked out the window. She gasped and took the figures in her arms, holding them close and ducked under our table to the corner by Dean's feet. I looked under.
"Whats up kiddo?", I asked.
"No, no, no", she said.
"Get out Eric, now", Carly yelled.
"I want to see her. Where the fuck is she? Amber told me what she did", he yelled back.
"What she did to Amber? Please, that bitch tripped her. Savi could have gotten hurt", Carly yelled.
"Whats going on here?", the elderly man asked.
"Where the fuck is Savannah?", he yelled, looking towards the back.
His eyes looking all over the room. He walked over to the table the little girl was at. He held her backpack in his hand, throwing it to the floor.
"That little bitch, where the fuck is she? I know she's here, Ava's stuff is here", he yelled.
"You need to leave or I'll call the cops on you this time Eric. I don't care who your parents are, I know what you do to Savi. Now leave", the old man yelled.
I saw Roman and Dean stand. I stood alongside them.
"He said leave", Roman said.
"Who the fuck are you?", the guy asked.
"None of your damn business. Now leave", Dean said.
"Fuck you", he said to Dean.
I saw Savi come out from the back, fear on her face. Her arms around herself.
"What do you want Eric?", she asked.
"I want to see my daughter", he moved towards her.
"No, she doesn't want to see you. She's scared of you", she said.
"I don't give a fuck, she's mine", he yelled.
He grabbed Savi's hand pushing her against the wall hard. I heard Savi cry out in pain. I rushed over, pulling him off and away from her.
"Don't touch her", I said, through gritted teeth.
From the corner of my eye, I saw the little girl watching me. Her hands covering her ears, her knees pulled up to her face and our figures standing in front of her feet. She was scared.
"Stay away from Amber, I'm fucking serious. I will put your ass in jail and I'll take Ava from you, so help me I'll do it and I know they will give me custody of her. My father's a judge you remember that", he yelled at her.
He turned and left the diner. I heard Savi crying behind me. I turned and took her in my arms without thinking. Holding her close.
"Its ok", I told her softly.
She calmed down a bit before I released her. She quickly went towards where her daughter was under the table. She kneeled down.
"Ava come out", she said, her voice trembling.
Dean and Roman took their seats, watching her as she was breaking down. I took my seat.
"Baby, please come out", she said.
"No", the little girl said.
"He can't hurt you remember", she said.
"No, go away", the little girl said.
"Give her a minute, she'll come out", Roman said.
Savi looked at him and nodded. She took a deep breath, tears wanting to fall but not letting them. She got up and went to the back room, probably to cry. Dean looked under the table.
"Hey kiddo, its safe you know. You have us remember", he said, pointing to the figures standing on the floor.
I have honestly never heard Dean's voice so soft and hell I'll say it normal.
"He'll come back, he always does. He wants to take me from mommy", she said.
"No one is taking you from mommy doll", Dean said.
"Dean", I said.
He looked at me. He was practically making this little girl promises he could not keep. He looked back down at her.
"Your name's Ava, right?", Dean asked.
She nodded softly.
"Well Ava, that's a beautiful name", Dean said smiling at her.
"Mommy said that was her grandma's name", she said.
"Dude you smile", Roman said.
Giggles coming from under the table.
"Hey doll, how about you let me borrow your figures so they can protect me from Roman. He's being mean to me", Dean said.
She giggled again. Seeing my plastic head pop up from under the table. Dean smirked and took it.
"Thanks kiddo, I feel safe already", he said.
"I told you", she whispered to him.
Her head popped up on my side. I patted the seat next to me. She looked over the diner before coming out completely. She huddled close to me.
"Your mommy loves you, you know that right kiddo?", I asked her.
She nodded softly, her eyes looking down.
"I love her too", she said.
After a while of talking to her. It was strange to say we were growing attached to her. Dean handed her back the figure. She smiled at him.
"Are you ok now?", she asked him.
"Oh yeah, much better doll thank you", he said.
I glanced over feeling someone watching us. I meet Savi's eyes, she was smiling. I motioned her over. She came over slowly, probably not wanting to scare her. Ava looked over to her mom and smiled.
"Hi mommy", she said.
"Hi baby", Savi replied.