AU: I don't own ABC it's own by Michael Jackson. Thank You for those who have reviewed my story so far and given me alerts. I'm enjoying this story that I wrote several chapters already. As for answers to questions, I can't say or I'll give it away ;)
Chapter 2: A Little Girl Worries
Lauren couldn't contain her excitement. She jumped up and down when she found out that she would be spending Saturday night with her two Aunties. Aunt Quinn and Aunt Mercedes were coming over. Quinn and Puck have been dating as well as Sam and Mercedes.
Mercedes bought dress up and Quinn bought her make-up kit. She also bought her a mini Cheerios uniform.
"You look so adorable cupcake!" Mercedes says. She and Quinn watches Lauren twirl around, looking at herself in the mirror. "I feel like a princess!"
Quinn smiles. "You are one bumble-bee." She says.
"Hey! I don't sting!" Lauren cried. Quinn laughs. "It's only a nickname."
"Oh." Lauren giggles. "Okay."
"And later we can play make up after dinner. Your daddy is making your favorite pesto pasta."
"Oooh! Yummy! Good cause I'm hungry!"
"So are we." Quinn and Mercedes laughs at the cuteness of a six-year old.
Puck was setting up the table with wine and candles and apple juice for the little one. He also helped out with the bread. "Oh, hey guys?" Puck calls out his attention. He waits for Finn and Sam to look at him. "I was thinking of proposing to Quinn. I don't know when or I don't know how. We've been dating since the end of High School. I want to spend the rest of my life with her."
"We're happy for you man. We always knew it was you and Quinn." Sam says smiling.
"If you need us, we're here." Finn smiles.
"I was wondering if u guys could be my best man and Lauren a flower girl."
"OF course!" Finn responds. The three men hug each other. "Don't tell her yet. You know how Lauren gets." Sam laughs.
Puck nods and smiles at his three best guy friends. "What about you, Sam?" Finn asked concerned.
"Mercedes and I are in love but we're taking things slow." Sam responds. "All the girls I dated, I realized she's the one."
The guys nod their head, agreeing with Sam. Finn felt out of place in this conversation. He figured it was because he hasn't loved anyone ever since Lauren was born.
Dinner was made. Puck sat next to Quinn, Sam sat next to Mercedes, and Finn sat next to Lauren. They served each other pasta, bread, and wine. Finn poured a glass of apple juice for Lauren since the wine was for grown-ups. He watched as Quinn snuggled with Puck, kissing him.
Sam was the same way as he kissed Mercedes. Finn was starting to feel uncomfortable knowing his little princess was in front of them. "Guys? This is dinner and please keep hands off of each other." He asked politely. The four grown- ups let go of each other. "Sorry." They apologized. Sam saw that Lauren was staring at Finn.
"Everything alright?" Sam asked Lauren.
Lauren shrugs her shoulders. "Why do my aunties always come over to kiss my daddies after they play dress up with me?" She asked concerned. Puck chokes on his wine.
Mercedes tries not to laugh. "Cupcake that's um..."
"We love each other, Bumblebee." Quinn helps out. "I love your Puck daddy and Mercedes loves your dad." Quinn smiles, rubbing Puck's back.
"Oh." Lauren looks down on her plate. Finn could see the sadness in her eyes. He clears his throat. "Who wants chocolate cake later?!" He asked.
Everyone agreed on chocolate cake. The thought of cake didn't brighten up Lauren's mood.
The guys had an annual routine of singing Lauren to bed instead of reading a bedtime. Lauren requested the guys to sing ABC by Michael Jackson. They sang it as a lullaby-acoustic version. Sam went to take a shower while Finn prepared a topic for Glee Club. Puck stayed in Lauren's room until she fell asleep. He strokes her brunette curls as she slowly falls asleep. For some reason, Lauren kept opening, and closing her eyes. It was getting late, ten-o'clock and passed her bed time.
"ABC it's easy as one-two-three." Puck continued singing, more like whispering to Lauren. He isn't sure why she couldn't fall asleep easily like she normally does. She didn't have that much cake. Maybe it was the apple juice. Puck thought shrugging her shoulders. Lauren moaned, twisting, and turning.
"What is it, munchkin?" Puck asked worriedly. Lauren moved closer to snuggle with her Puck Daddy. Puck wrapped his huge arms around her protectively. "I got you." He says making her feel comfortable.
Suddenly, she started to cry. "What's wrong? Puck daddy is here." Puck says trying to relax his little girl. Her cries were silent. Even if it was dark, she had a little night light. It was a reason why Puck could see the tears in her eyes. "You want me to sing another song?" Lauren shook her head. Puck sighs. "Do you want dad?" Puck asked referring to Sam. Again, Lauren shook her head. "What about Daddy?" Lauren nods.
Her cries became uncontrollable sobs. "Ssh..Munchkin." Puck said comforting Lauren. He didn't know what to do. He knew that if he left for a quick second, she would cry even harder. Puck grabbed his phone to text Finn. He knew it was ridiculous since they were in the same house. But this is an emergency text. Finn came running to the room. He opened the lights and saw a very uncontrollable Lauren. Her sobs became worse. "I don't know what's wrong with her."
"It's okay, Puck. I g ot this." Finn says. Puck slowly sits up and kisses Lauren goodnight. "I love you." He sighs feeling worried for Lauren before leaving the room.
It left Finn and Lauren alone. Lauren cried on Finn's shirt which got soaked. "I didn't know if anyone loves you." She says sobbing. "Aunt Quinn and Aunt Mercedes loves Daddies..but no one loves you." She repeats herself. "It makes me really sad."
Finn didn't know what to say. His daughter was hurting because he didn't have a girlfriend. It terrified him because he knew she was this close to asking about someone very special in their lives.