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Song(s) featured that do not belong to me:
Once Upon a December by Anastasia sung by Natalia/Natasha
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Chapter Ten: Green...
It took all her willpower, every fiber in her being not to get up right then and there and show just how deadly a woman she was. Her hand moved quickly gripping at her fork as the breaker of hearts grabbed a chair from the opposite table and squeezed herself in between Finn and Natalia.
Green with envy. Natasha would have scoffed at the very mention of that even though she felt more like a green rage monster she knew at the moment although she was able to keep here expression void of the internal struggled and the hurt of seeing her partner stammering over his words on a girl that wasn't her.
The twins instantly had a distaste for Rachel. Sure she might have been deemed an aunt but they never saw her till now. Only hearing stories about her and her slightly snobbish ways. Andrea leaned against Natalia yawning loudly as the meal with everyone drew to a close.
Natasha's anger seemed to diminish as she moved lifting the girl into her lap. Her hand gently stroking her hair as she hummed an unknown tune.
Stephanie looked on as she slumped in her seat wanting to crawl onto the woman's lap but was having difficulties until Puck moved the chair just enough for her to slip out and rush towards Natalia.
Of course their new Uncle Puckerman would only aid in the girls new plans even though he had no clue as to what they were...yet.
"Oh Finn.. Remember we used to come here for our dates?" Rachel asked leaning into Finn as she touched him at every opportunity she could get.
Finn seemed to be torn wanting to fall back into the vicious cycle of falling in and out of Love with Rachel and the potential woman that seemed to give him the strength and courage to do what he did next. "Rachel.. Get over it.. That was the past and the last thing I remember dealing with you was finding someone else in your arms.." He hissed out softly enough to not make a scene.
Rachel's eyes seemed to narrow on him as she glared. "I thought you were dead.." She hissed out in response.
The others began to notice the tension between the two as they started conversations or got ready to leave. They had other things to do and family to visit until the service on Saturday morning.
Puck lingered longer than the others as two former love birds shared a silent heated exchange before moving to lift one of the girls off of Natalia's lap. He wanted nothing more than his friend to get a better type of woman than the one who suddenly remembered he existed only to weasel her way into becoming of the center of attention.
Natalia didn't even second glance the two 'former' lovers as she rose to her feet one girl wrapped in her arms as she walked out of the restaurant. Puckerman following behind her with the other girl in hand as they moved silently in the crisp cool evening.
The little girl was cradled in her arms as she moved silently half wanting Finn/Clint to run out after her.
"He's not into her anymore.." Puck offered falling into step besides her with the other little girl. "Berry is a little too high maintenance and into herself to be someone who could help Finn with these girls."
Natalia laughed softly as she reached the home that belonged to Finn's parents knocking on the door gently as she shifted her hold. "Love makes so many blind.." She offered half wanting to say that it was for children who didn't make rational decisions but choose against it.
"It does but I think he's smart enough to not think with his junk." Puck offered with a smirk as he watched the door open up. "Good evening Carole.. Your wayward son is at Breadstixs paying the tab. These lovely ladies fell asleep out of boredom." He offered with a smile as he handed the little girl over to her grandmother.
Carole gave Puck a half smile as she took the girl and moved inside followed by Natalia. "Good Night Noah..Thank you for watching over Finn and the girls tonight." She offered from the within the home before shutting the door behind them. "You can just follow me to their room.." The older woman added over her shoulder pleased to have some help with the girls.
One of them began to stir awake clinging onto Natalia. "Daddy?" She murmured softly before opening her eyes before frowning. Andrea sighed her discontent as Natalia sat her down on the bed. "Are you going to be the nice lady our Uncle Finn gets rooms from?"
Natalia sighed as she sat on the edge of the bed as Carole tucked away the still sleeping Stephanie into bed. "I might be.." She offered softly as she moved the covers for Andrea to crawl in.
"Sing a song please.." Andrea pleaded with a small yawn only to get a small look from her grandmother who was half way out of the room.
"She's got to go home. Got work tomorrow darling.." Carole offered as an out for Natalia to leave.
"It's okay.. One song and off to bed.." Natalia offered with a smile as she tried to think if something for children. The only song she could think of was one her mother used to sing to her before Red Room had stolen her childhood.
"Dancing bears, painted wings things I almost remember, and a song someone sings Once upon a December." Natalia began to sing her soft gentle tune filling the air.
"Someone holds me safe and warm, horses prance through a silver storm, figures dancing gracefully across my memory." Her eyes closed for a moment as her own childhood memories filled her mind. Her mother Anastasia had done everything in her power to ensure they stayed alive and remained hidden but one could only do so much.
"Far away, long ago glowing dim as an ember things my heart used to know Once upon a December." Her voice continued to fill the air as Finn finally made his way home. He entered the building as quietly as possible creeping his way towards where he heard the voice.
"Someone holds me safe and warm horses prance through a silver storm figures dancing gracefully across my memory." Andrea's eyes seemed to grow heavy with every note that left Natalia's lips. The small girl pulling the blankets up around her.
"Far away, long ago glowing dim as an ember. Things my heart used to know things it yearns to remember." Natalia slowly opened her eyes a small smile gracing her lips as she noticed the little girl fast asleep rising from her bed only to bump into their uncle.
"You didn't finish the song.." Finn offered with a half smile as he spied on the sleeping girls.
"I didn't think I had too. My audience is asleep." Natalia countered as she made her way towards the door. "It was nice having dinner with you and your friends.." She offered. "Are you and Ms Berry an item again?" Her question slipped from her lips faster than she expected she was only thinking it not really expecting it to formulate into words.
"It was nice you joined us.. You actually helped me get through it you know.." He offered acting as if he didn't hear her question.
"Really? I helped?" She countered as she stepped out of the home standing on the steps.
"Yes, and I'll answer your question if you finish the song.." He added leaning against the door frame a half smirk on his lips.
That playfulness she recognized as Clint was in his eyes and she couldn't help herself by falling into their original routine. "And a song someone sings Once upon a December..." The final notes of the song dispelled as she looked at him confusion etched on her face.
"I'm single and looking for the right woman right now.." He offered truthfully before taking a step towards her closing the distance between them. He leaned his face down towards her only to feel her stumble back as if exhausted herself.
"Oh gosh.. It's late.. I'll see you tomorrow Hudson.." She stammered blushing brightly as if embarrassed by her clumsiness. "Have a good night.." She added quickly fleeing the scene rushing home.
Finn stood there confused as hell as he waved silently. "Are all girls this complicated?!" He grumbled only to find his mom rolling her eyes at him inside waiting on the couch.