Chapter 10
That evening Fuu made hot dogs for dinner while Ferio watched Suu. Ferio lay on his side on the carpet with Suu sitting in front of him.
"You're gonna be a good girl tonight, right?" Ferio said to Suu.
Suu blinked and then grabbed his nose. She laughed exposing some bottom teeth that were just coming in.
"No winder ya cry so much." Ferio mumbled.
He poked Suu in the belly and she laughed. She then pulled his hair.
"So much for being cute."
"Dinner!" Fuu called from the kitchen.
Ferio scooped Suu up and carried her into the kitchen.
"What are we having tonight dear?" Ferio asked playfully.
"Hot dogs," she replied with a laugh.
Ferio put Suu down in her high chair and Fuu put a bib on her.
Fuu gave Suu her thinly sliced hot dog on a plastic plate. Suu bit down on a piece of hot dog and chewed.
Fuu joined Ferio at the kitchen table. She handed him the catchup.
"sorry I didn't make anything fancier," Fuu said as she lowered her head.
"Hey it's a lot better than Clef's cooking any ol' day." Ferio replied as he squirted catchup all over the table.
Suu then spit out the piece of hot dog that she had been chewing on for a while.
Fuu sweat dropped. "Lovely."
"I'll clean it up!" Ferio said as he grabbed a bunch of napkins.
Suu spit again.
Fuu laughed. "Don't worry about the catchup Ferio."
They finished dinner and then Fuu gave Suu a bath. Fuu dressed Suu after the bath.
"Wow, she actually looks tired." Ferio commented.
Fuu nodded. "She had a long day I suppose."
Fuu sat down in the rocking chair. "Maybe a la-la bye will put her to sleep."
Ferio sat down in the door way to listen, he loved Fuu's singing.
"Like the wind crossing the wide sea
Your dreams give forth countless rays of light
I wish to see no more wounded wings always in hiding
With only one's the back facing tomorrow
Softly let me wipe your tears away
Softly let me embrace you gently
Softly I want you to rest in my heart
I'll give you I'll give you
So that beloved you can fly the skies of tomorrow
I'll give you I'll give you
Not one that leaves but one that's always by your side
If you wander in the dark night
I'd like to shine ahead of you in place of the moon
The dream you're seeing
I'm seeing it too
No matter how far the dream's waiting
I'll give you I'll give you
Even if wings be brought to rest the dream doesn't end
I'll give you I'll give you
If you have a believing heart it will turn into strength
I'll give you my love Lullaby
I'll give you I'll give you
So that beloved you can fly the skies of tomorrow
I'll give you I'll give you
Not one that leaves but one that's always by your side
Suu fell fast asleep. Fuu put Suu down in her crib and turned out the light. Then the two were able to sneak out of the room.
"Now what?" Ferio asked.
"We could go star gazing," Fuu suggested.
Fuu led Ferio out into the patio where they sat down at the table. This time Fuu closed the umbrella. They stared up at the sky full of stars. A chilly breeze caused Fuu to shiver.
"The stars are beautiful," Fuu said.
Ferio nodded. "But all I can think of is holding you."
Ferio stood up and hold out a hand. Fuu took it and he pulled her up onto her feet. They were nose to nose.
"You... Want to dance?" Ferio asked.
She nodded, 'causing them to bump noses. He put a hand on her shoulder and the other on her hip. She rapped her arms around his neck.
They rocked back and forth. There was no music, just the sound of their beating hearts.
Fuu rested her chin on his shoulder. And there they danced under the shining stars.
"I love being able to feel your heart beating," Fuu whispered.
"I love feeling your body against mine." Ferio replied.
He kissed her softly on the cheek.
