Min Dyrebare Gave (My Precious Gift) level

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Chapter 4

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"Hello, my name is Lukas…" He forced out over the loud music. The second that the twenty something year old opened his mouth, Lukas stumbled back with wide opened indigo eyes.

"Why the hell do I have to train this fish eater? My name's Lovino. Try to not get on my bad side, okay?" His deep Italian voice rang through the Norwegian's ears. Behind him was a tall bartender. He wore a sweet smile with emerald eyes and coffee brown hair that complimented his tanned skin.

"Oh, so you have met Lovino?" Lukas could distinguished that accent from anywhere. He was a Spaniard. His features were outstanding, but he was definitely not Lukas's type. No offense. It seemed that it was not taken as an insult after all, seeing as they had something close to a relationship?

"Don't worry about Lovino. He can be a lazy jack wagon, but he's my sweet little- Ouch!" Lovino hit his boyfriend on top of his head with a clenched fist. Heat rose to his cheeks as he playfully wrestled with the bartender.

"By the way," the Spaniard wheezed out in pain from the assault, "My name is Antonio. I'm one of the best bartenders here. My cute Lovi loves m- Ow!" The dark haired male attacked him again. It seemed that every time Antonio was being lovable to his boyfriend, the other would attack him out of embarrassment.

Lukas nodded with no expression, "Nice to meet you."

"I don't feel like training you," Lovino crossed his arms over his chest with a slight scowl. Antonio's green eyes widened at his boyfriend's reluctance to teach Lukas the basics of being a great waiter. Then again, he supposed that he would probably teach him the wrong things on purpose. He loved his tomato eating lover with all of his heart. No matter how many times Lovino would act like he didn't love Antonio in public; he secretly did in private.

Lukas frowned slightly as the bartender and waiter departed from him: the rookie. When he was about to give up and leave, someone behind him blew against his neck. Turning around with a faint scowl, he noticed someone with his baby brother. Oh, hell no!

"What are you doing with my child?" Lukas demanded the stranger with a mixture of panic and wrath. The blonde simply smiled at him as he bounced Emil on his hip like Lukas always did.

"Your child was wandering around in the lounge room, so I asked him why he was here. He said that his mommy works here." The sweet smile that graced his lips made Emil cling onto the adult's neck.

"Come here, Emil..." Lukas stretched out his arms to cradle the small boy in his arms and bounced him on his hip with a mistrustful expression. The male was clad in similar clothing and had silk white gloves on his hands.

"My name is Tino. I'm from Finland and I'm here to help you out on your first day. I apologize for Lovino leaving you stranded." The Finn chuckled fretfully, grabbing Lukas's upper arm and led him towards the bar area.

"Basically, you take your customers' orders and serve them. You have to flirt, so they will return and rate us as a place to go to every night of the week. Also, you will get big tips that way." Lukas nodded in understanding while unconsciously squeezing his baby brother closer to his partially exposed chest. Emil snuggled against his chest, smiling peacefully as his eyelids gradually shut. He was tired. In fact, his bedtime was supposed to be over three hours ago. Yes, it was already almost midnight.

Out of nowhere, Mathias returned from having to wrestle with a drunkard on the dance floor. His cheerful blue eyes instantly connected with Lukas's slightly tired eyes and the child snoozing in his arms.

"Hey Lukas!" Mathias called out as he approached them near the bar area and grinned when he gazed at the sight of the precious child. He beckoned Lukas to follow him as Tino went to attend to his customers. Some Swedish man covered Mathias's job for the time being. Once they stepped though the threshold of the mirrored door, Mathias stepped forward to pry Emil out of his arms.

Mathias cradled Emil in his strong arms with a smile that a father would have when looking at his first child. "He's beautiful… I've always wanted to be a Dad, ya know?" Lukas blushed at that statement. He wasn't stupid. This bouncer was flirting with him. Why would he say that if he weren't interested in the other?

"Yeah, well, I'm trying my hardest to provide for my child." Lukas's voice was snippy, holding some type of grudge. It was as if Mathias was implying that he wasn't a good parent. That Lukas was struggling. He was struggling, but he didn't need another man to share his Emil with. He needed this job while he went to the vocational school. When he would start going. For the time being, the income was more important than the schooling. Not that school wasn't important; it was very important. In his current state, he had to take care of his baby brother and help out with paying the bills.

"How about I take ya out on a date around eleven thirty in the morning? You can bring your little one with ya. It will be fun. Maybe the zoo or-"

"You barely know me. Why are you offering to do all of these nice things for us?" Lukas cut the overly excited man off with his suspicions. How was he supposed to know if Mathias wasn't a child molester? Or a crook? Lukas scanned the buff man with the silly grin on his face. Well, looks can still be deceiving.

"It's my treat to both of ya, Lukas." Mathias admitted in a sincere tone, bringing Emil's dreaming face closer to his muscular chest.

"Fine…" Lukas finally gave in, stepped forward, and snatched Emil out of his arms.

"I apologize about Lovino not helping you out. Hopefully, Tino helped you."

"Somewhat, but I guess I will learn through trial and error," Lukas shrugged his shoulders before kissing Emil on top of his head affectionately. Mathias melted at the adorable sight of attachment between them.

"I think ya did great tonight and your son was well behaved." Mathias praised Lukas and his baby brother with an enormous grin spread across his face. A faint blush dusted Lukas's cheeks.

"Thanks," Lukas muttered, walking out of the lounge room and rushed past the dancing crowd with Emil's head pressed against his racing heart. Mathias had this aura to him that made Lukas feel weird. He didn't approve of this feeling and brushed it off of his shoulder.

The minute he pulled into the front yard, he hustled towards the ajar window around back and slipped Emil through, waking him up. Soon after, he edged his slender body through the window. The five year old stumbled tiredly towards the double sized bed with some assistance of Lukas's smooth hand.

"Good night, my angel. Tomorrow will be a brighter day indeed. Go to sleep and dream of you and me..." Lukas sang softly against Emil's ear with a genuine smile. He placed a swift kiss on his lips, blushing for some reason. Emil's affectionate smile triggered a heightened heartbeat in his chest. In a little while, he closed his eyes, snuggled with Emil, and surrendered to his slumber.

That morning, Lukas was actually excited to go to the zoo with Mathias. He couldn't remember the last time that Emil went to places like the beach, movies, or the zoo. He just didn't have the money or the time to do those activities.

Maybe it wouldn't be such a bad idea…

Lukas forced himself to eliminate that thought. What was he doing? Doubting himself? He survived since day one taking care of Emil. Why should he suddenly feel like he needs a safety net?

Lukas quickly retired his conflicting thoughts back to concentrating on washing Emil's body. He scrubbed his wet ashen blonde hair with a compassionate facial expression.

"Shut your eyes. I'm going to pour water over your head," Lukas instructed, filling up the cup with clean water. Emil held onto his yellow rubber ducky with his eyes squeezed shut. The lukewarm water cleared out all of the foamy shampoo. After he was allowed to open his eyes, he squeezed his duck under the water and twisted around to squirt the water out of its tiny hole inside of the beak. Lukas scrunched his face up when the string of bubble bath water hit him.

"Mr. Ducky owned you!" Emil giggled happily, shoving the duck under water to launch another water attack. Lukas twirled his finger, indicating that he needs to turn around so he can wash his back. Silently scrubbing away the dirt from yesterday off of his baby soft skin, he glanced over at the clock in the bathroom. Yes, Lukas's uses it for multiple purposes. Especially with raising a child; time was important.

Emil shattered the silence with his grumbling belly. Lukas already knew what he was going to whine out as he finished scrubbing every inch of his body.

"I'm hungry!" He cried out as Lukas lifted him out of the bath tub with a huge ruby colored towel. After he dried off all of the moisture, he fought with him like usual.

"I can put on my own clothes!" He always shouted, grabbing his white briefs, pulling them on and then struggled with his jean overalls. Before Lukas reached out to help, he dropped the overalls in defeat and pulled on his navy blue shirt on. Eventually he would give up his I-know-what-I'm-doing attitude and Lukas chuckled as he assisted him with getting dressed.

"Sit." Lukas watched as Emil took a seat on the closed toilet lid and he put on his socks and white tennis shoes.

Lukas absolutely loved dressing him up. Hopefully he would stay that way through his teenage years, but he highly doubted it.

"Go sit at the table and I'll make you something extra yummy," Lukas guided the jean overall clad five year old into the kitchen with a permanent smile. Emil just looked too damn cute. That's why he was overly protective of him. Well, there were additional reasons, but that's another story.

Late breakfast was over and he remembered to meet up with Mathias at the local zoo by eleven thirty. Emil crawled into his car seat, believing that he could do everything by himself this morning. Lukas admired the independence he was gaining, but he still needed to be respectful. He clicked himself in by himself with a triumph grin. Lukas patted him on his head, shut the door, and opened his driver's door to start up the truck. He glanced in his rear view mirror as he slammed the door shut and strapped on his seatbelt.

Ten minutes later, Lukas continued to glance at the rear view mirror and back at the bright yellow sports car in front of him.

"Mommy?" Emil giggled out, watching the embarrassed closed smile appearing on his face.

"Yes?" He replied right away, turning on his blinker as he pulled onto the freeway.

"I love you!" The five year old chuckled, observing the blush on his cheeks darken.

"I love you too, Emil. You're the best thing that has ever happened to me."

"Aww, that was very nice." Then only comfortable silenced followed after he nodded at his expectant little brother.

Lukas directed his full attention in front of him as soon as he entered the parking lot full of people.

It was a Saturday after all. Of course it would be packed with families, friends, and couples.

"Are you ready to have fun, Emil?" Lukas asked in his excited voice that only Emil has the privilege to hear, killing the ignition. Emil was beyond happy to go to the zoo. Lukas was excited himself as he unbuckled his little one from the car seat. It was amazing being able to take care of his little brother. He was respectful, but he had his moments.

"I need to grab my cellphone so I can take pictures of your adorable self." Lukas smiled brightly at his impatient baby brother.

"Give me a second." Lukas stuck up his index finger, turned to grab his royal blue backpack with water bottles, and then slung it onto his shoulders with ease. Emil whimpered, jumping up and down with a pout on his face. How could you not give in to a cute face like that?

Lukas lifted his light body from the asphalt, involuntarily smiled, and kissed his forehead. He was satisfied with the outfit that he chose for his little Emil. He clad himself in a semi fitted smoky grey V-neck shirt, pair of fitted dark amethyst jeans, and simple comfortable black shoes. He had the cutest child out of all the children that were rushing in front of them. Lukas was proud of Emil for being so well behaved opposed to these rambunctious hyperactive kids. Where in the world were their parents? He waited patiently in line, forgetting about Mathias, to pay for their tickets.


A/N: This has to be one of my favorite chapters so far, but then again, they are ALL cute! :D Please leave me a review on your way out! They encourage me to carry on~! :D Thank you as always! *hugs*