Ava's POV
"How long have you been by the headmistress's side" Grace asked me as we were on our way to Blair's room where I would drop Grace off before leaving to Alexander's room Blair's door was closed while Isla's was open a little "one second" I said quickly changing course and heading into Isla's room Harmony and Caprice looked over as we came in before they flew down to the two teens on the bed who were talking about the girl we had been looking for I carefully held a single finger to my lips telling the other three Sprites to not let them know I was here they all nodded and went about their own thing "I can't say I seen it coming" Hadley said quietly "but if you think about the way they were acting you kind of can though" Isla said "really I wasn't paying them that much attention, whenever I looked at them it was a reminder of you" Hadley replied laughing "hey we were never that bad and we still aren't" Isla said "maybe not but we certainly are bad" Hadley murmured pushing Isla back on the bed "tease" Isla muttered turning her head away Hadley leaned down gently peppering her exposed neck with soft kisses as their fingers tangled together "alright fine I give up" Isla said letting out a breathy moan Hadley smiled and kissed her properly on the lips I left the room making my way down the halls I knew so well until I reached Alexander's room gently knocking I waited for a few moments when no reply came I knocked again a bit louder "don't bother I heard some more of what the girls said, Blair and headmistress Privet had something to take care of that couldn't wait" Grace said from behind me "you can come with me if you'd like but I need to talk to Alexander" I replied flying into the next room quickly avoiding another one of the girls Sprites I heard Grace say sorry on my behalf as I flew out the open window "Ava wait where are you going" Grace asked coming after me "to Alexander's room I told you I need to talk to her" I answered flying towards a gap at the bottom of the windows Grace flew in after me, I heard her soft gasp when she seen the two in bed next to each other softly talking stealing kisses occasionally I moved to over the bed and folded my arms "really Alexander" I sighed she looked up at me startled "Ava how did you get in here" she asked "the same way I used to" I replied "can't you find another way to get into my room that doesn't involve the window" she laughed "well if you didn't lock the door I wouldn't need to because I could just come through the door like a normal person" I answered not missing a beat "fine, and what do you mean 'really Alexander'" she asked mimicking me from earlier "I mean what I said sleeping with a student do you know how dangerous that is" I sighed "I initiated it not her" Blair cut in I looked at the blonde cautiously "but you are a teenager and Alexander is an adult which means she should have the better judgement not you" I said Blair was about to reply when Alexander cut in with a careful "stop it both of you" we both looked at her "that's enough Ava i'm not 15 anymore I can choose things for myself as much as I appreciate your concern I didn't force Blair I gave her the choice to leave it was her choice to go through with it so you have no rights to be telling her off, and Blair Ava's just looking after me as she's done for years" she said quietly "I didn't mean anything by it I was just trying to help" Blair admitted sheepishly Alexander smiled and softly kissed her just before a knock sounded at the door and Delancy's voice came through "headmistress Privet my mother would like to see you" Alexander sighed "i'll be there in a few minutes Delancy" she called back "it seems our time is up" she added to Blair with a slight smile "I love you" Blair whispered "I love you too Blair but i'm sure your also hungry considering" she said laughing Blair blushed and tugged the tops of the sheets over her head "I didn't mean anything by it Princess" Alexander murmured slipping a single hand under the sheets another knock came from the door causing another sigh to come from Alexander Grace turned away as she got up and dressed again quickly putting her hair up in it's usual bun before going to leave with a call of "hang on a moment" as Delancy knocked again I could hear her foot tapping from the other side of the door "wait" Blair said quickly sitting up clutching the sheet to herself Alexander laughed leaning over to press a gentle kiss to Blair's cheek "unfortunately I have to go" Alexander whispered Blair kissed her again carefully reaching a hand up to take the gold clip from her lover's hair "Blair stop it, give it back" Alex laughed trying to grab the clip again "you look way prettier with you hair down" Blair said "please can I have my clip back" Alexander asked Blair shook her head and moved it from her reach I quickly flew down and grabbed the clip going to give it back but Grace came over and I decided against it "it's been years since you wore your hair down what's one time going to change" I said "easy because if I let you three take it this time then you'll start doing so more often then i'll never get it back" she said smiling I flew up higher out of her reach "stop it you two" she huffed standing next to the bed with her arms crossed.
Alexander's POV
"Just go before Delancy knocks again both mother and daughter are equally impatient" Ava said I gave up giving Blair one last kiss I left the room closing the door behind me Delancy was waiting just outside "is Blair in there" she asked "why" I asked back "I know about the two of you" she said "yes she is" I answered as she began leading me toward where her mother was I reached back and tried to twist my brown locks into a bun but they didn't want to stay up "you are in so much trouble Blair" I murmured I heard Delancy laugh softly "what did she do this time" she asked "she took my clip and refused to give it back" I replied giving up and just letting my hair gently fall down my back "sounds troublesome" Delancy commented "it is normally I keep my hair up in a bun but I need my clip to do so which I currently don't have" I said smiling to myself as we entered into a large study "you always did like to poke around in Izzy's things" I said seeing Rosabelle at the desk she jumped "I know what you looking for and you won't find it in there" I said "care to tell me where I can" she asked Delancy watched between her mother and I sensing the tension rising in the room "i'm not fighting you over it Rosie you know why she gave it to me" I sighed I went over to sit down in one of the arm chairs in the room "soon it won't be Isabelle's it will be Delancy's" she snapped "and until that day I will hold onto it just like she asked" I said calmly "why are you always like this" she asked a hint of edge to her voice I stood up and moved closer getting ready for the inevitable breakdown to come "why did they go that day I didn't want them to leave" she whispered her eyes shining with tears "you were always the crybaby out of all of us" I said placing a hand on her arm she quickly fell into my embrace letting out all the emotions that had built up over the years Delancy looked worried at seeing her mother like this "she's fine just pent up over the years and now she can't hold it back" I said quietly before pulling away from Rosie "what if I told you Sophia wasn't killed in the accident" I asked she looked at me for a moment before the door opening startled us both from our thoughts I turned and seen Blair at the door "last I checked you were still in my room" I said going over to her she closed the door and met me halfway "I got bored" she reasoned "what about Ava and Grace" I asked "still there I think" she said softly glancing at Rosabelle "you're joking Alexander" Rosie said looking back at us "I swear i'm not April 26 1993" I answered "she looks exactly like her mother I wonder why I didn't see it before now" Blair and Delancy both looked confused "you were never one to notice things straight away, I mean it took you four years to see what was going on between Izzy and Reggie" I said "he would be so mad if he heard you say that" she said "for a moment or two then he'd laugh with the rest of us" I said smiling "what's going on" Delancy asked "do you mind them know Princess" I murmured in Blair's ear her breathing picked up slightly "I hate when you say it like that" she mumbled "but no I don't mind" she added "Blair is Princess Sophia that same one that your mother thought was killed with her parents" I said softly Delancy looked surprised while Blair whispered something in my ear I felt my cheeks heat up as I turned to her "do you mind" I asked she grinned and shook her head "can you not right at the moment" I requested "it's fun seeing you all flushed when I do" she answered ducking out of my reach when I made a grab for her after a little I grabbed her wrist turning her and pinning her back against the desk "stop it Blair" I said quietly "your eyes are all dark again" she stated laughing "that's because of you" I complained stepping away to breathe properly "time flies it's already dinner" Rosie said.
Dinner went by sort of quietly except for the glances that kept coming towards Blair and I or questions about me eventually Rosie told them all to be quiet and just eat their meal "stop it Dame Devin it's fine honest" I commented turning to quickly smile at Blair causing more whispers to start up again I glanced at Hadley and Isla, they were quietly talking to each other sometimes casting quick glances at Blair and I sometimes their hands would places lingering touches against one another's arm or their leg whichever happened to be closer I glanced up to the door as the headmaster from Prince Charming Academy came into the room silence quick to follow as the students went back to eating rather than talking "may I help you with something" I asked "if it's okay with you may I have a word it's about the students" he said I nodded wiping my mouth and placing my napkin down Blair followed my movements hesitantly "it's fine just continue with your dinner" I murmured as I stood she nodded and I left the room "how many times are you going to do that now that you're headmaster" I asked smiling as soon as we left the room "it's amusing watching them go silent" he answered "what did you want to speak to me about" I asked curiously "do you remember when we first came to the different school and had this same trip" he asked "of course I remember" I said flushing light red "what if we did that for this group" he suggested "I don't see why not it would give them all a chance to loosen up before we go back to school tomorrow afternoon" I said thoughtfully "maybe you could have a dance with me" he asked sounding hopeful "with people like us you know what a dance like that says, but I can't" I said shaking my head "is it because of that girl you were next to" he asked "yes her name is Blair" I answered smiling "does she know that much about you" he asked "I know what you are implying and no she doesn't know that I was married nor that you stole my first kiss out of wedlock" I accused playfully he pretended to be hurt "but you liked it if the way you kissed me back was anything to go by" he said I blushed "be quiet Micheal" I muttered turning to go back into the dining hall "so it's a yes then" he asked "to the dance for them yes" I replied going in I heard him say something congratulatory causing a smile to pull at the corners of my mouth as I went over and sat down again "everything okay" Blair asked "yes but I do have something to say" I said she looked curious "tonight there's going to be a dance for the students from both schools" I said louder everyone turned to look at me "the boys from Prince Charming academy will be wearing their uniform but the girls are permitted to wear something other than their uniforms if they'd like" I said I heard a small laugh come from Rosie a quick glance at her showed the look she was giving me causing my cheeks to heat up again "would you stop" I asked looking down and covering my face with my hands but still smiling "no it's still just as fun to tease you now as it was back then" she said quietly some of the closer students heard and started talking among themselves "and you're still as mean" I mumbled finally calming down enough to be able to look up again I managed to tell them they could be excused to go get ready most of the girls brought up about the fact they didn't have anything to wear just as Ava came in to tell me the Sprites were ready "it's fine it's already taken care of" I answered leaving and going to my own room "will you wear the same dress as back then" Ava asked I shook my head "some things have changed since then which means it probably won't fit as well as it used to" I replied going into my room as soon as the door closed I felt the light touches of her magic "it always amazes me how easily you can do that" I said moving in front of the mirror "anything in particular" she asked "I trust you" I said instantly she smiled and I closed my eyes and let the magic wash over me "it's been years since you did this" I said softly once she was done "just like last time though even the headmistress dresses up" she replied settling on my shoulder I glanced at the dressed just as amazed as the first time she did this, my lavender dress brushed to the floor the short sleeves falling loosely over my shoulders stopping about the middle of my upper arms from the waist down golden glittery patterns stood out against the pale color on the skirt my hair had braided itself so now I had a single french braid down the middle of my back, "it's beautiful" I murmured she flew up to above me grabbing something from the top drawer of my dresser "no I handed that role to my older sister I don't want it" I said shaking my head "relax I was getting your locket that's all" she assured me bringing the golden locket from my teenage years over I took it from her hands easily doing the clasp up around my neck opening the locket I stared at the picture in there for a moment before clicking it shut and going over to the door "coming or will you sit this one out as well" I asked she came over to me "I might come this time someone's got to keep you out of trouble" she joked as we left everyone else was already downstairs except Rosabelle and Delancy "Rosie, Delancy shouldn't you be down with everyone else" I asked "Delancy just finished so we were about to" Rosabelle said I nodded and headed after them pleasantly surprised when Rosie and Delancy began speaking about something that wasn't Delancy taking over the kingdom as soon as we got to just outside the ballroom they both went silent as the stepped into the room I followed them in my grace carefully carrying me down the stairs as I glanced around at the room my gaze traveled around the room easily finding Blair among the students the rose pink dress she was wearing looked very pretty, strapless the white lace flowers at her waist gently brushing against her hand when she made some sort of movement to Isla both girls laughed "Princess" I murmured in her ear as I came up behind her "Alex don't do that" she gasped turning quickly to face me I laughed "sorry I didn't mean to startle you I swear" I said quietly she turned around and went back to talking with Isla who seemed to be glancing around "she's not here yet" I said she glanced at me surprised "you're looking for Hadley correct" I asked she nodded "she's not in here yet" I said "thank you" she mumbled by the time Hadley did get over to us Isla was going a little crazy "hi sorry I was a little shocked by everything at first" she said Isla nodded and most of the night went by with no problems I glanced to the side as Michael tapped my shoulder "someone is at the door insistent on seeing you" he said "excuse me for a moment" I said to Blair she nodded and let go of my hand which she had been holding I followed Michael to the door where I seen the one person I didn't want to see "what are you doing here shouldn't you be at home" I asked my older sister "I can't take care of her anymore" she said placing a blue bag down and handing me a small blonde girl and starting to walk away "stay here a moment" I said kissing the side of the girl's head she nodded as I put her down gathering up a fistful of my skirt I ran after my sister "wait Lillian you can't just drop her off and leave I need some sort of warning before you bring her" I said grabbing her wrist "you are my younger sister and you shut yourself away from the family so I don't need to warn you before dropping your daughter off with her mother if I did contact you would you have listened or would you have ignored us like you have been since Isabelle died" she snapped I stepped back like she'd slapped me the hurt evident in my eyes "you have no right to talk about Isabelle you hated her from the moment you two met and as to leaving Crystal with you I was trying to protect her you are married when I had her I was going to be a single mother from an accident I didn't want her to have that life to be shunned everywhere she went because of her parents mistakes i've been through that and I know how it feels so excuse me for protecting her" I said angrily her hand came up and connected with my cheek a sharp sting soon following it "never speak to me like that again Alexander you may have been the odd girl out but did you ever think that maybe she doesn't feel the same way that maybe all she wants is her mother she has been with me for three weeks and all she does is cry for you so grow up and start acting like the adult you are" she snapped I turned away the tears becoming too much walking inside straight up to my room ignoring everyone I passed even Blair locking the door behind me I collapsed onto my bed crying just like i'd done a while ago when I first found out I was pregnant every now and again i'd hear a knock on my door along with the worried voice of Blair as she tried to get me to talk and each time I told her to leave me alone, I knew I was being harsh but I just needed a bit to calm down after a couple of hours I sat up taking a few deep breaths wiping my cheeks I nearly laughed at the irony of it all. Ducking into the adjoined bathroom I cleaned up until you could only tell i'd been crying if you looked really hard heading downstairs again I went over to Blair, Hadley and Isla they all looked at me as I came over "i'm sorry for sending you away I just needed a bit to calm down" I said softly "are you ready to talk yet" she asked quietly I shook my head "I promise i'll explain I just have to do something before I do" I said she nodded seeming to accept my answer "so why come to me first" she asked "for this" I said right before I reached my hands up cupping her cheeks and kissing her she kissed me back until I pulled away "I love you" I murmured "I love you too Alex" she mumbled breathing heavily we smiled when we heard some of the students cheering "Alexander she hasn't moved" I heard Rosie's voice behind me "excuse me for a moment" I said to Blair she nodded and let me go allowing me to go over to the blonde girl as I approached she looked up at me holding a teddy close "hey Crystal" I said lowering myself to her height she pulled one hand away from the teddy to wave at me "I know you can talk" I said smiling "I don't know what to say" she said quietly "anything's fine by me" I replied "hi" she whispered "sorry I left" I said holding my hands just out in front of me she came forward slowly before allowing me to pick her up "did you want to bring her in there" Rosie asked I shook my head "I think for tonight I might just take her back to my room could you let Blair, Hadley and Isla know" I asked she nodded heading back into the party while I reached down to pick up her bag and head up stairs I smiled when I heard her soft breathing telling me she was asleep I left her in the same clothes for now carefully putting her in my bed and tuck the blankets around her before she started to stir "hey, hey it's okay you can sleep" I said softly, gently stroking her cheek with my fingers she calmed and settled into sleep again just as Blair came in with the other two "why did you want the three of us in here" Isla asked "I wanted Blair in here because i'm her lover so it's only right that she knows what's going on and I wanted you two in here because you're her best friends so eventually she'd tell you anyway" I reasoned "oh okay so what's going on" she asked "a while ago I was involved in something that I don't like to remember it led to me becoming pregnant, as soon as the man I was married to at the time found out he blamed the whole thing on me and left I didn't trust many men after that so it made it very hard for me to find someone else, so when I had Crystal I was going to end up as a single mother and I didn't want the rumors for Crystal, my father had an affair with my mother so I knew what would come of it thankfully I was slightly different though but, Crystal's father would never be there for her and I couldn't raise her on my own for her entire life so I raised her until a few weeks ago when it became too much for me to handle I took her to my older half sister Lillian she agreed to look after Crystal until I was able to myself again but instead of trying to better myself for it I ran away hiding from my problems and then obviously Lillian had, had enough so she brought Crystal back which is what the fight was about outside" I explained quietly "how were you different" Blair asked "my father's wife took me in after my birth mother left me as a baby so I was raised as a- with them" I said correcting myself from what I had been going to say "you need to tell her eventually" Ava said settling on the pillow next to Crystal "I know but don't you think i've told her enough for tonight" I asked "no if you really want it to work between the two of you she needs to know everything secrets aren't good Alexander you should know that better than anyone" she said "what is it" Blair asked "what I was going to say was raised as a Royal my father was King and even though I was adopted I was always the favored child so when it came time for my father to choose a successor he chose me but I declined passing it to my sister and she's hated me ever since" I said "why you said for her to do it" she asked "because I gave it to her she wasn't chosen to begin with trust me when I say it's better to be an only child" I said smiling "mamma" I turned to face Crystal "hey sleepy head" I said quietly while smiling she pouted "sorry baby" I laughed she sat up rubbing her eyes "where am I" she asked "my room it's quieter up here so you can sleep" I said "how old is she" Blair asked "i'm 5 years old" Crystal said turning to Blair "Crystal tone young lady" I chaised "sorry" she said quietly I heard Blair laugh "what" I asked turning to her surprised "you can easily tell you're her mother" she said "you girls should get to bed we're leaving tomorrow" I said smirking when Blair pouted "you could always sleep in here Blair it wouldn't be the first time" I said Crystal and Blair each grabbed one of my arms playfully glaring at each other before both bursting out laughing they moved back on the bed playing around together I faintly heard Hadley and Isla say night as they left I turned around and laid between my two girls laying an arm over them both "come on sleep i'm tired" I said smiling into my arm "that's because you're old" Blair said cheekily "you weren't saying that when I was buried between you legs this afternoon" I mumbled "Alex" she yelled blushing I quickly covered my ears "i'm not sure who's louder Crystal or you" I complained rolling onto my back "me" both girls said at the same time before laughing "can we sleep yet tomorrow we go back to the school which means classes and tutoring sessions again" I said Blair groaned as someone knocked at the door "why do people have the worst timing" she said as I got up to answer it "Rosie it helps to wait till the door is opened" I said surprised when Rosabelle came in "he's here and disturbing everyone" she said "what no that's impossible" I said racing downstairs only to bang into my father I gasped as I slipped to the floor "ouch" I grumbled before looking up at the dark haired man above me "how many times did I tell you don't run down stairs" he said in a deep voice laughing I smiled and allowed him to help me up "I lost count when I turned twelve" I mumbled accepting the hug he gave me "what are you doing here and please don't tell me it's because of Lillian" I said "no it's because of my daughter" he replied I held a finger up and turned to the gathering students "it's late all of you bed now" I called sternly various girls and boys nodded and left while others mumbled some stuff as they left I rolled my eyes as two blonde girls came downstairs the older of the two chasing my daughter "stop it enough you two Crystal come here and Blair bed now" I said Blair stopped chasing after Crystal instead picking her up and bringing her over to me "sorry don't be mad" they said pouting "you two don't play fair" I said taking the suddenly sleepy little girl and quickly kissing Blair "bed we go back to school tomorrow" I muttered "mean" she mumbled kissing me again before racing up to her room I looked back at my father "it's complicated" I said to his questioning gaze he nodded and offered to hold Crystal "I haven't got to see her for a few weeks because anytime someone got close to her room it's like she knew they weren't you and would start crying like you used to" he said laughing "be quiet would you I should get her to bed though" I said smiling "I leave in the morning I decided to come see you, Lilly came back furious so I figured she must have seen you when dropping Crystal off" he said I chuckled and Crystal started to stir I gently took her from my father and we went upstairs to my room stopping occasionally to tell students to go to sleep when I got to Blair's room I seen Hadley and Isla's doors open but Blair's was closed and the light was on of course I quietly eased the door open and indicated for them to follow me the rest of the night was alternating between avoiding a seemingly hyperactive Blair while trying to answer my father's questions just as morning came around i'd had enough twisting around and pinning Blair's hands next to her head from where she was laying on the floor next to my bed "what's with you you seem overly excited about something" I asked she shrugged and bit her lower lip glancing at my own lips "not until you answer me" I said she looked away still biting her lip I let one of her hands go moving my now free hands to pry her lip from between her teeth, moving the hand to her cheek I tilted her head enough for me to lean down and softly kiss her "sorry I don't mean to ignore you" I murmured she nodded and kissed me quickly again calming down after that.
Hadley and Isla shared a carriage back to school with Portia and Delancy while I ended up in the same carriage as Blair, Rosabelle and of course I took Crystal in ours so now I was sitting on one side next to Blair while her and Crystal played around some more "i'm so tired" I complained as we left "so sleep it'll take us a couple of hours to get back" Rosabelle said "it's because of my father and Blair that I didn't sleep last night anyway" I said glancing over at the younger blondes "rest when we get back I can handle the classes it seems you three, Isla and Hadley all need some sleep" she said "will I get my room back" Crystal suddenly asked excited I nodded trying not to yawn as my daughter moved over to the other seat curling up against Rosie and fell asleep "I am completely envious of her ability to go to sleep when she wants to" I sighed moving my arm around Blair when she leaned her head against my shoulder "it's fine go to sleep i'll wake you when we get there" she insisted I nodded and finally fell asleep leaning my cheek against Blair's hair. It felt like a few minutes later I was woken up by Rosie and girls whispers and soft giggles I opened my eyes slowly moving my hand up to stifle a yawn "finally you haven't changed a bit you're still as impossible to wake up and your girlfriend isn't much better" Rosie said "sorry I did try and warn you I was tired" I murmured before turning to wake Blair "Blair we're back at school" I said quietly moving some hair from her eyes she gave away the fact she was awake with a quick but small smile "it's time to wake up Princess or do I have to kiss you" I whispered near her ear no response I smiled at her subtle hint and placed a couple of fingers under her chin tightly her head up slightly just as I was about to kiss her I felt her fingers brush up my side so I pulled away and got out of the carriage "Alex" she whined "next time you should stay still until I actually kiss you then" I said laughing she pouted carefully climbing down next to me "tease" she muttered walking away Rosie laughed as she came over with Crystal still sleeping "how come didn't you wake her" I asked "for the same reason your regretting waking Blair she'll get whiny" she answered "true" I said "alright everyone inside a day off to relax before we get back into classes working hard" I called as I went inside heading straight for Blair's room "Blair can I come in" I asked I heard a muffled no before silence again "Isla, Hadley just the girls I was looking for I was wondering if you'd let me in I wanted to apologize to Blair but she won't let me in nor listen to me" I said as her friends came up to me "uh sure so what did you do to get her so upset then" Isla asked using a spare key to unlock the door "you don't want to know" I replied going to stand at the door after the two girls went in "Blair" I called softly "go away meanie" she mumbled into her pillow "I wanted to say sorry I was just having fun Blair" I said walking over and sitting on the edge of her bed she quickly glanced at me before turning back into her pillow groaning "do you want that kiss my princess" I whispered leaning down to her ear the groan quickly became a breathy moan "tease" she said turning to fully face me "not this time" I replied leaning down to press my lips to hers we kept the kiss going until our lungs were burning only then did we pull away panting "make up for it" I asked "yes" she breathed kissing me again "um Blair we're not alone" I murmured when she sat up her hand slipping to the hem of my skirt she groaned and pulled away falling back to her bed "I really wish we were at the moment though" she said before sitting up again this time away from me slightly all four of our Sprites came into the room I noticed Grace and Ava seemed closer than before the trip "I love you princess" I said quietly to Blair "love you too" she mumbled sleepily "go to sleep Blair" I said laughing softly it wasn't long until she laid down her head in my lap and her breathing evened out saying she was asleep "doesn't that hurt" Isla asked indicating to Blair's position "she won't feel in now or for a bit after she wakes up again but then i'll leave you two with the complaining" I said "thanks" she replied sarcastically I smiled and carefully moved my arms to pick up the sleeping blonde going around to the other side of the bed I gently set her down again "I should go Crystal's probably giving Rosabelle a hard time" I said dropping a soft kiss on Blair forehead before saying good night to the other two they each gave a wave "do you mind if I stay in here" Ava asked "ask those two if they say no you know where my room is" I said giving her and Grace a small wave and leaving the room. "Evening she's asleep again after a small tantrum" Rosie said "thank you" I said honestly heading into the room quietly I changed quickly and slipped into the bed next to my daughter smiling when she turned over and moved closer to me in her sleep I closed my eyes and let myself drift to sleep.
"Mamma, mamma wake up Blair's here" Crystal was shouting happily "so go get the door then" I mumbled rolling over to go back to sleep I lost my breath as Crystal jumped on me "Crys come on I want some more sleep" I said lifting her off my stomach she huffed, pouted and crossed her arms in only a way a child could I groaned but got up anyway grabbing a pair of jeans and a white blouse quickly getting dressed I grabbed a hair tie and stuck it on my wrist "come on stay still Crys" I pleaded trying to get her changed as well she shook her head and giggled running around the room again Blair came in grabbing the smaller blonde before she could run out of the room thankfully between us we managed to finish getting her dressed before she bolted from the room heading in the direction of the cafeteria just before it though she turned I sighed and picked up my pace easily catching up to her I picked her up and carried her to one of the empty table where I sat her down "i'll get something to eat stay here and no more running off i've had enough chasing after you this morning" I said she pouted again but nodded staying beside Blair "did you want me to get you some breakfast as well" I mumbled leaning down to kiss her cheek "it's fine i'll get some once she's eating" she replied I nodded and left putting my hair up into a ponytail as I went to get something to eat for Crystal she seemed to stay still enough once eating or at least enough that Blair could eat herself and I could wake up some more "I forgot how tiring it was being the mother of a five year old" I groaned grabbing a single piece of toast from Blair's plate "hey Alex" she complained "please not with that pitch" I asked "what" she asked "that pitch you just used it doesn't go well with tiredness or a headache" I said "sorry" she murmured "I do have another problem though" I stated she looked at me curiously "I have classes to teach but she is in a very excitable mood" I said pointing to Crystal "i'd say I could help but I have those classes at some point in the day" Blair said "I know I could always drop her off with Rosie that should be amusing" I said smiling Ava came over to Crystal "the last time I seen her she was a baby trying to catch me" she said ducking out of the way as Crystal reached for her "well at least that much hasn't changed" she said moving out of the way of grabby hands again "Crys be care-" I winced as she slipped off the chair I got up and went around to her kneeling down next to her "I tried to warn you" I muttered glancing at her hands which had some light marks on them "you'll be fine" I said placing a soft kiss on each one she reached up and locked her hands around my neck and ducking her head down out of sight "next time I say calm down are you going to" I asked she nodded crying softly sighing I stood up setting her on my hip "i'm going to have to get someone else to do my classes" I said quietly going back to sit down again moving her onto my lap "I could still tutor you if you'd like but it would have to be from books as she seems to be in a mood today" I said to Blair I glanced around at the silent students watching us "I am officially an idiot" I muttered "no you're no and yes I would" Blair said quietly I smiled "I love you Alex" she said her voice normal I stood up leaning over to quickly kiss her "love you too" I called as I left heading towards the classroom I tutored Blair in. "Are you two even trying to hide it anymore" Rosie asked as she walked in "you know i'm waiting for Blair in here i'm tutoring her which means you can't be here and no not really" I replied not looking up from my book "why did I tell you to be careful" she asked "because you love to tell me things you know i'm going to ignore" I said laughing she laughed with me as Blair came in with Hadley and Isla "come I swear all she does is tutor me most of the time i'm stuck reading books we don't do anything else" she said I got up and walked over as she turned to face them i'd set Crystal down on the couch a little while ago so that left both my arms free to wrap around her waist as I leaned down to press a soft kiss to her neck "you were saying" Hadley asked "normally" Blair corrected leaning back into "Crystal's calm" I pointed out she looked back at me curiously "what are you thinking" she asked "not what is going though your mind Blair" I said kissing just below her ear making her breath hitch as I pulled away "you don't play fair" she muttered going over to the table "I never said I did, but what I was thinking Blair is we could work on something other than your reading" I said laughing she put the closed book, she'd just picked up, down and turned to me "how am I supposed to focus on my work if you go and kiss me like that" she asked "sorry I can't help it" I said smiling, we spent a couple of hours working on different things until Crystal started to get impatient "okay we're stopping" I said when she tugged my hand for what felt like the thousandth time she grinned and raced over to Blair tapping her hand before running away "again last time we played chase we got in trouble remember" Blair said I went over and sat down on the couch curling my legs up next to me "it's fine you need a break" I assured her she gave me a quick smile before chasing after Crystal every time Blair would almost catch her she run away again giggling Blair came over and collapsed next to me staying completely still with her eyes closed making it seem like she was exhausted Crystal came over slowly getting up really close when Blair suddenly sat for grabbing her and pulling her into her lap, the younger blonde giggled and wriggled while Blair tickled her "Crys not so loud" I said laughing Blair finally stopped and instead they started talking about something "where's Ava and Grace" I asked glancing around the room "I don't know I haven't seen them since yesterday" Blair said.
