DISCLAIMER: I do not own any of Orphan Black characters, however I own some original characters that you'll get to know them one by one.
So, I know there are only a few people reading this, but I'm continuing this just out of the love for OB and Sarah/Paul...
And thanks my only reviewer, Guest: I know! I wished there were more stories about Paul... And thank you...
I hope you enjoy it ;)
Chapter2_Normal Family
The noises around her was just too much and she forced her eyes open to see what was going on and saw a few nurses run past her. She figured her head was still on Paul's shoulder and in order to not wake him up, she slowly pulled herself away.
Her eyes were probably puffy and red and her hair was a mess but Paul looked flawless with his eyes closed. She sighed happily as she thought about how peaceful she had slept the other night despite the circumstances. She got up and went to Kira's room but after she had washed her face and took care of her hair.
Her little angel was asleep with monitors beeping all around her and though her face was bruised, she still managed to be the cutest kid on the planet to Sarah. She caressed the bruises on her face and forced her tears back inside.
There was a quiet knock on the door and she turned quickly as her instinct took over her body but relaxed as she saw him leaning against the door frame. She smiled and walked to him saying: "Hey, you're up."
He nodded and asked: "How's she?" Sarah took another look at Kira and said: "The same as last night. She has bruises all over, Paul…" Sarah almost broke down but Paul took her hand and said: "Look at me, she's going to be fine. Cuts and bruises are gonna go away, but she'll be alright. You just have to be glad that nothing serious happened to her, okay?"
She nodded and sniffed at the same time and thought how strange it was letting her guard down in front of him and not feel uncomfortable at all. She was never the one to show her vulnerabilities to anyone, hardly to her own family but here she was, tears in her eyes, right in front of Paul. It was a fucking miracle.
"Let's get something to eat, alright?" Paul asked as he put an arm around her and she nodded in response. Her phone rang and she checked her pockets a few seconds until she found it and answered: "Yeah?"
She was silent for a minute and then she said: "Alright, I'll bring her home. I know. Okay." She hung up and sighed saying: "It was Mrs.S." And as Paul frowned, she added: "Siobhan. She thinks I should bring Kira home as soon as possible. It's safer that way."
Paul said: "Do whatever you think is right. She's your kid." Sarah couldn't help but feel a bit warm inside her heart but then she turned her attention to Kira: "I think I should talk to the doctor first and if he was okay with it, I'd take her home."
Paul's own phone rang and she offered: "You get that, I'll be right back." Paul nodded, his eyes fixated on the Blackberry screen and Sarah left to find the doctor. He agreed to release Kira and after Sarah signed a few forms, they were ready to go.
She went to Kira's room and saw a nurse checking her condition and then the most amazing thing happened: Kira opened her little eyes. Sarah couldn't help it, she kind of squealed and ran over to the bed and didn't even notice the nurse frowning.
Kira was too confused to notice what was going on so she just mumbled: "Mommy…" Sarah kissed every inch of her petite face and whispered: "Oh monkey, I love you, I love you baby." Kira giggled but her jaw hurt a little and she winced.
Sarah pulled away and asked: "Are you hurt? Do you feel any pain, baby?" She said: "A little but I'm okay mommy." Kira paused a little before asking: "Where's Helena?" Sarah's whole body tensed with the mention of Helena's name and she tried not to shout: "It doesn't matter."
Kira went to say something that Sarah hushed her and said: "We're going home baby. Mrs.S is waiting." Kira smiled at the mention of her grandmother and nodded excitedly. Sarah hugged her and pulled her off the bed carefully.
They walked out of the room and saw Paul waiting in the hallway but he didn't see them as he was staring at his hands in his lap. Sarah whistled and Paul's head turned towards them and a smile was put on his face.
He walked to them and said: "Hey princess, glad to see you're alright." Kira giggled a little and asked: "Who are you?" Paul bowed a little that made Sarah laugh and said: "Paul, at your service." Kira said politely: "Nice to meet you, Paul." Paul winked: "Pleasure is all mine, little princess."
Sarah rolled her eyes but the truth was that she was impressed. Only a few of her exes had seen Kira but none of them acted like Paul. Paul asked: "Ready to go?" Sarah nodded and followed him out of the hospital and into his car.
The silence between them broke only when Paul asked for directions and Sarah gave him the address. Kira was already drifting off in Sarah's arms so Sarah closed her eyes as well and thanked God her little girl was coming back home, safe.
The car finally stopped and Sarah opened her eyes and saw her old house. She tried not to wake Kira up when she was getting out of the car but she failed. Kira jumped down and ran to the door and made Sarah smile.
She turned around and saw Paul was still in the car so she asked through her own open window: "You're not coming in? Siobhan's pancakes are perfect." He shook his head chuckling and said: "I have to take care of a few things first. I'll grab something on my way."
Sarah nodded and took a few steps back and waved as he turned the car around and left. She huffed and ran a hand through her hair and trying to convince herself that she wasn't sad about him not coming over.
She turned her attention back to her family though and went inside only to see Kira in Siobhan's arms and Felix kissing the top of her head. She closed the door behind herself and groaned: "We're not having breakfast?"
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Alison was going on and on about gardening with Siobhan but Sarah wasn't paying any attention. It was exactly eleven hours since Paul had gone to take care of a few things and there was not a single text from him.
She hesitated about texting him, not wanting to ambush him or anything, but she couldn't stop worrying either. He was involved in her shit, in all of their shit, and if something happened to him, it was her fault. She pressed her temples and told herself that he was alright.
Right when she was about to put her phone down on the table and get something to drink, she got a text from Paul saying he was outside the house. She got up and went to the door and opened it and came face to face with him.
He was smiling, as always, and she couldn't help but smile back but then she hit his chest complaining: "Where have you been? I… I got worried." His smile turned into a smirk and said with a shrug: "Could've just called me, you know."
Sarah narrowed her eyes at him but then his arm found its way around her waist and pulled her close and soon his lips were on hers. She kissed him back with such a force that it proved to herself that she had missed him.
Someone cleared their throat behind them and Sarah pulled back quickly. She turned around and saw Siobhan giving her a playful look. Paul started: "Hi, Siobhan" Siobhan pulled Sarah back and said: "Hello, come on in."
He walked in and handed Sarah a bag and said: "Some puzzles and coloring books for the princess." She thanked him quietly and Siobhan walked him to the living room. Alison stood up nervously and though Paul was taken back for a second he still managed to be polite: "Hi, I'm Paul. Nice to see you again."
Alison raised her eyebrows and asked: "Again?" Sarah laughed from behind and Paul explained: "We kind of met at your party but you were drunk and asleep on the couch so…" Alison opened her mouth but nothing came out and she just sat down.
Siobhan said: "I hope you didn't have dinner already because I cooked my famous steak pie." Paul shook his head and said: "I'll be glad to stay." Siobhan and Alison went to the kitchen and Paul turned to Sarah and said: "We should talk."
She frowned but said: "Let's go upstairs." He followed her and they went into Siobhan's room and Sarah asked: "What's going on?" Paul explained: "I've been with Leekie today. He knows who you are, Sarah. He wants to see you."
She half-shouted: "What? How?" Paul sighed and continued: "It's not all. He knows you all know each other, he knows you're in contact." Sarah grunted and sat on the bed, holding her head in her hands. Paul sat down next to her and said: "Sarah, look at me…"
She rose her head and stared into his eyes; she could clearly read worry in them. Paul put his hand on her thigh and said: "If you meet him, you can finally get some answers, maybe you can find out the truth."
She let out: "I know… I'll think about it, okay?" Paul smiled and said: "I really don't care about that, now, where were we?!" Sarah giggled before Paul kissed her, this time holding on to her tightly. She put one arm around his neck and deepened the kiss.
She pushed him down and got on top, still not breaking the kiss. His hands were travelling on her back and found their way under her shirt. She moaned in his mouth as one of his hands squeezed her breast through the bra.
Her own hand was going further down his stomach that they both heard Siobhan: "Sarah?" Paul groaned as she pulled away and got off him. He stood up as well and said: "Seriously, after this, we're going right to Felix's place!"
Sarah laughed a bit and then smoothed his hair so no one would figure out what they were doing. She went ahead and Paul followed him downstairs. Siobhan gave her the look again but didn't say anything as the four of them sat around the table.
Paul complimented: "Siobhan, this smell is amazing." She smiled: "Wait until you taste it, Paul." Soon after, they all started eating and surprisingly engaged in every day conversation. Almost like a normal family.
So, what did you think?
Xoxo,
S
