ooh, i must ask: for mama's princess series, since we missed mother's day, can we see our princess calling a truce with dad to do something special to celebrate the day?
ᯓ★ˎˊ˗ Mama’s Princess P.20
𝒲𝒾𝓈𝒽 𝑔𝓇𝒶𝓃𝓉𝑒𝒹 𝒻𝑜𝓇 ˙⋆✮ Rafayel, Zayne, Xavier, Sylus, Caleb
𝒢𝑒𝓃𝓇𝑒/𝒲𝒶𝓇𝓃𝒾𝓃𝑔 ˙⋆✮ fluff as always who do you think i am :p
You wake to the sound of hushed whispers and the scent of something suspiciously sweet and burnt.
Rafayel never wakes up before you, he always clings to you like a koala, groaning dramatically if you even shift the blanket. So to wake alone, in the soft gold light of morning, feels eerie… and then sweet.
Because just as you sit up in bed, the door creaks open and in waddles your little girl, chubby cheeks, lilac waves, and glimmering pink-blue eyes identical to her daddy’s, though somehow ten times more dramatic. She’s wearing a frilly pink apron over her pajamas, little glittery wings Velcroed to her back, and she’s holding a handmade glitter card with messy crayon scribbles that spell:
“Happy Mothers Day to Mommy”
Behind her is Rafayel, wearing one of your pastel kitchen aprons over his bare chest and silk pajama pants, balancing a tray of what might be pancakes (they’re definitely heart-shaped, but also kind of charred at the edges). There’s whipped cream everywhere, strawberries piled dangerously high, and beside it: a steaming cup of your favorite morning tea, made exactly the way you like it.
“Ta-da~” Rafayel sings as your daughter clambers up onto the bed. “Your adoring fans have arrived with tribute.”
Your baby girl plops the card into your lap like it’s priceless treasure, puffing her cheeks with pride. “I helped Daddy. I picked da plate. I told him no bugs. He wanted to put bugs.”
Rafayel looks sheepish, smiling like he got caught. “Edible flower petals, technically. She staged a full rebellion.”
“Bugs, mommy,” she insists seriously. “I said, ‘no bugs for Mommy’s Day.’”
You laugh, cradling her to your chest and pressing a kiss to her hair. “My hero.”
Rafayel sets the tray across your lap like it’s an offering to royalty and kisses your forehead softly, then your cheek, then your temple. “She called a temporary truce. One day ceasefire. In honor of the woman we both worship.”
“I picked all your presents too!” your daughter chirps, squirming excitedly as she tugs open a gift bag beside the bed. It’s bursting with pink tissue paper and sparkly ribbon. “Look! Look!! Daddy paid, but I picked!”
Inside is a set of ridiculously expensive silk robes in your favorite colors, a sparkling new tiara comb for your hair, perfume from a brand you love, and… a new pearl-studded phone case with a baby pink strap. “So you don’t drop your phone, Mommy. You always drop it. But now you can hold my hand and your phone.”
Rafayel’s arm wraps around your back lazily as he rests his chin on your shoulder. “We had to test every perfume in the boutique. She made the poor clerk spritz every single one. Twice.”
“I made her pick this one,” your daughter says proudly, pulling the bottle out. “Because it smells like you. And if you smell like you, then everyone will know you’re my mommy.”
You’re full-on crying now, laughing through tears as you pull both of them close.
Rafayel kisses the corner of your eye, licking away a tear like a cat. “Mmm. Salty and sentimental. How very you, my love.”
And then your daughter hugs your waist so tight you can barely breathe, cheek squished against your stomach.
“Happy Mommy’s Day. You’re the best mommy in the world.”
Rafayel stays pressed against you all morning, feeding you bites of over-syruped pancake and letting your daughter crawl all over him like a jungle gym. The two of them bicker sweetly, fight over who loves you more, and keep presenting you with new little gifts every hour like it’s your birthday.
And when your daughter finally falls asleep in your arms after an afternoon bubble bath and storytime, Rafayel just gazes at you over her sleeping body like he’s never seen something so perfect.
“My girls,” he murmurs, brushing his fingers through your hair. “You are… everything. You gave me a family. And a reason to be good.”
Then, after a beat: “Let’s make another one.”
“…Just putting it out there.”
You wake up to a warm, unfamiliar silence.
Zayne is always an early riser, his internal clock permanently tuned to hospital rounds and 4:30 a.m. jogs. But today, the bed is cold beside you, and the air smells like… vanilla? Maybe lavender?
Your first instinct is to sit up and call for him, but then—
The door creaks open gently.
Your baby girl tiptoes in, wearing her softest onesie and a messy purple bow clipped to the side of her head. Her big hazel-green eyes, Zayne’s eyes, down to the exact flecks, go wide when she sees you stirring.
She gasps. “No, no! Daddy said you hafta be asleeep!”
Behind her, Zayne appears, perfectly composed but with the tiniest crinkle at the corner of his eyes. His sleeves are rolled, his shirt apron-tucked, and he’s balancing a tray with more grace than most chefs. Heart-shaped toast, scrambled eggs with a sprinkle of herbs, a smoothie in a pink glass, and a porcelain teacup of your favorite brew.
He walks over, presses a soft kiss to your forehead, and gently adjusts the pillows behind you. “Happy Mother’s Day, sweetheart.”
“HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!!!” your daughter yells suddenly, then claps both hands over her mouth and whispers, “I mean… surprise.”
Zayne chuckles softly and crouches beside her. “She helped. She was very firm about pink glitter and heart-shaped everything. I… did my best.”
“I picked the spoon!” she announces, holding it up proudly. It’s your heart-handled silver one from your wedding gift set. “’Cause it’s the princess one. Mommy’s a princess.”
You cup her chubby cheeks and kiss her over and over while she giggles wildly, and Zayne quietly sets the tray over your lap.
“I know you always say not to spoil breakfast,” he murmurs, brushing your hair back. “But I figured we could make an exception today. You’ve earned it, darling.”
You blink down at the breakfast, and beside the plate, there’s a tiny stack of wrapped boxes, all in pastel wrapping. “What’s all this?”
“I helped pick everything!” your daughter exclaims, trying to climb into the bed (Zayne catches her mid-stumble, as always). “We went shopping in Daddy’s car! And I said no to boring things. Only sparkly and soft things for Mommy.”
Zayne watches her with warm amusement. “She was very strict with the staff. Refused anything less than ‘maximum mommy-level cute.’”
— A designer cashmere robe in your favorite color
— A limited edition necklace that matches the one Zayne gave you on your wedding night
— A matching mother-daughter silk sleepwear set, already monogrammed
— And a new luxury stroller in pink and cream for your “princess walks,” hand-picked by your daughter “because Mommy’s legs get tired!” so it has the smoothest and high tech mechanisms.
You’re overwhelmed. All of it’s perfect. And then Zayne leans in, voice low and warm:
“She called a truce with me today. Said… ‘I still like Mommy best, but Daddy can help me do nice stuff if he behaves.’”
You’re full-on laughing, hiding your smile in your hands as your daughter beams proudly.
“I got Daddy a present too,” she whispers. “I let him cuddle Mommy this morning. Only a little.”
Zayne’s hand finds yours under the covers. “Best gift I could’ve asked for.”
Later, while your daughter takes her afternoon nap, Zayne runs you a bath in your favorite scent and sits on the side of the tub, hand trailing through the water, just admiring you with that quiet, unreadable expression he only ever shows when it’s just the two of you.
“You gave her the best parts of you,” he murmurs, brushing a kiss to your temple. “You made this house a home. You made me a home.”
Then, with a soft smirk, he adds, “I bought you a little something i’m allowed to give you in front of her.”
“I’ll show you tonight. After bedtime. Happy Mother’s Day, darling.”
You’re still half-asleep when you feel it: the softest flutter of kisses along your hairline and the weight of someone gently tucking the blanket up to your chin.
“Starlight. Don’t wake up yet.”
…That’s Xavier’s voice. Gentle, airy, careful. Which is weird, because he’s normally the one buried under the blanket at this hour, clinging to you like a sleepy barnacle.
You peek an eye open anyway, and catch the faintest glimpse of your silver-haired husband in a black apron, slipping away from your bedside like a phantom. He’s holding something… pink?
A few minutes later, the door opens again. And this time, it’s your daughter who charges in. She has the same silver hair and starbright blue eyes as her daddy, but the pouty face she’s making is pure toddler drama.
“Mommyyyyyyyy! Happy Mommy’s Day!” she shrieks, launching herself into the bed and tackling your face with kisses. “Daddy said no waking you but I couldn’t wait!!”
Xavier trails in behind her, calm as ever, holding a tray with delicate breakfast items, fluffy vanilla pancakes shaped like bunnies (a joint idea, clearly), strawberries with powdered sugar, and your favorite galaxy-milk tea, all plated on your special porcelain. There’s even a pink rose in a tiny vase.
“She did most of it,” Xavier murmurs, setting the tray down. “I just supervised. She has… strong opinions.”
“I told him: no weird boy food,” your daughter adds proudly, nestled against your chest like a stuffed animal. “Only soft food. And sparkly tea. ‘Cause you’re a pretty mommy. Like the moon princess.”
Xavier doesn’t even blink at that. He just sits beside you on the bed, brushing a hand over your hair as you try not to cry.
“She also banned me from tasting anything first,” he adds. “Said it had to be perfect for you. I burned my tongue trying to sneak a bite.”
“Serves you right,” your daughter mutters, snuggling deeper into your robe. “You always hog Mommy.”
Instead, he lifts her up, kisses her head once, then gently helps you sit up and sets the tray across your lap. “She also insisted on gifts. Seven of them.”
Your daughter wriggles in excitement and starts pulling out little gift bags from the foot of the bed, each stuffed with pastel tissue paper and tiny tags that say things like “Mommy’s Sparkle Cream” and “Wear This and Be Cute!”
— A star-shaped jewelry box with your initials etched into the lid
— A delicate locket with a holographic photo of your little family
— A jar of shimmer lotion that smells like sugared moonflower
— A charm bracelet full of baby-themed charms and one tiny silver bunny
— And three hand-drawn “coupons” for cuddles, bedtime stories, and “no Daddy zone for 1 hour” privileges.
“She picked everything,” Xavier says softly. “I paid. She chose.”
“i said yes to the bunny bracelet!” your daughter blurts. “Even though Daddy said it was ‘excessive sparkle.’ But you love sparkle. So I win.”
You burst out laughing, teary-eyed and overwhelmed. “You both win.”
After breakfast, Xavier wordlessly slips into bed beside you, letting your daughter curl up in your lap while he strokes your hair, quietly watching over the both of you like some peaceful shadow.
When she finally dozes off between the two of you, Xavier turns to you, brushing his nose against yours. “I don’t… always know how to express it. But watching her love you the way she does… I understand it. Completely.”
You smile softly. “Even when she declares war on you daily?”
“Especially then,” he whispers. “She loves you enough to fight gods. I’d do the same.”
Then, with a sly glint in his usually-neutral eyes:
“There’s one more gift. But it’s hidden. You’ll have to find it tonight. Clue: it’s not safe for little ears.”
“Happy Mother’s Day, starlight.”
You don’t even get to open your eyes before a high-pitched voice rings out in your room:
“Mommyyyy! Wake uuuuuup! We made PRESENTS!!”
Your baby girl climbs straight onto your chest like you’re a throne, frilly black tutu bouncing, silver hair fluffed from sleep and two tiny space buns lopsided. Her red eyes are wide and wild with excitement, exactly like Sylus’s, but every word out of her mouth is in total defense of you.
“She was supposed to wait,” comes Sylus’s smooth voice from the doorway, amused but not surprised.
He enters in dark silk loungewear, looking unfairly well-put-together for someone who was up at 5 a.m. baking under toddler instruction. The black breakfast tray he’s carrying looks more like a business presentation than a meal, gold-accented plates, perfectly folded napkins, and a velvet box resting beside a crystal teacup.
“I told her we’d wait until you were awake, dressed, and seated in the parlor. She threatened to scream until the window glass cracked.”
“I did scream a little,” your daughter says proudly. “’Cause it’s Mother’s Day, and Mommy gets kisses first thing.”
Sylus sighs like this is all terribly inconvenient, but he’s already placing the tray across your lap, smoothing your hair gently, and kissing your temple with almost reverent care.
“She bullied the staff. I just wrote the checks,” he murmurs.
Your daughter throws her arms out dramatically. “I picked all the gifts! Daddy didn’t even know what lotion you use! I told him ‘no boring old lady stuff.’ Only sparkle and mommy things.”
You’re laughing before you even see what’s inside the bags, she’s already throwing them at you, glitter tissue paper flying, and Sylus is seated at the foot of the bed now, leaning lazily against the frame with that signature smirk he only wears when he’s secretly too proud to speak.
— A limited-run lace and velvet designer robe in your signature shade, tailored to your size
— A pink-and-black custom skincare vault (“because Mommy always does her creams and Daddy steals them,” per your daughter)
— A luxury perfume, custom-made, named “Beloved” in sleek crimson font
— A handmade card with scribbled drawings of the three of you, where your daughter labeled herself as “Mommy’s Forever Baby” and Daddy as “Mommy’s Servant”
— And the velvet box: a blood-red diamond pendant in the shape of a crown.
“She demanded something sparkly enough to reflect through an asteroid storm,” Sylus drawls. “I complied.”
“She said she’s gonna grow up to be a queen like Mommy,” Sylus adds after a beat, watching you cradle your daughter against your chest. “Told me she’s going to steal your tiaras and make her own kingdom where I’m not allowed unless I bring snacks.”
“You can visit my kingdom,” your daughter mutters, falling asleep mid-snuggle. “But only if you’re nice to Mommy.”
After she’s tucked into her nap nest (with your pillow, of course), Sylus returns to you in the bath he had drawn, scented in your favorite oils, flower petals floating on the surface.
He kneels beside the tub, rolling his sleeves as he gently washes your back, his voice low:
“You gave me something I thought I’d never have,” he murmurs. “A home. A bloodline I’d protect with fire. A queen… and a little heir with your softness.”
Then, teasing, “Of course, she already thinks I’m a tyrant.”
“Because you don’t share me.”
“I’m not supposed to.” His smirk is lazy. Possessive. “But I did today. She wanted you first, so I let her win.”
He leans in close, his breath against your throat.
“Tonight, though, I’m taking what’s mine.”
“Happy Mother’s Day, kitty.”
You wake up tucked into a mountain of blankets, sunlight softly warming the glass walls of your Skyhaven penthouse. The bed feels… emptier than usual.
Caleb is always the one holding you too tight to move, sleeping with a protective arm around your waist like you might disappear if he let go. But this morning, he’s not in bed.
Before you can even call his name—
Your baby girl marches in first, wearing a custom purple dress with glitter tulle and a pink crown on her head, dragging a giant stuffed bear nearly her size. “Happy Mother’s Daaay!” she screams with all the might of a toddler who has no volume control. “Wake up, Mommy!! Me an’ Daddy made magic stuff!”
Caleb steps in, six-foot-two and soft-eyed in his black and orange Farspace cadet shirt and sweatpants, holding a tray with a fluffy pink breakfast: heart-shaped waffles, vanilla whipped cream, strawberries cut into roses, and a mug that says “#1 Mommy (Certified by Baby + Daddy)” on it.
He walks over, eyes gentle, and kneels at your bedside to press a kiss to your head. “Morning, baby. We didn’t want to wake you, but someone was seconds from storming the kitchen with a spoon.”
“She said you needed sparkles,” he adds, nodding toward your daughter, who has now launched herself into your arms and shoved a glitter-glued card against your face. “And that the waffles had to look like hugs.”
You look down at the tray and nearly melt, every corner is adorned with pink edible flowers, your favorite fruit, and a tiny folded napkin with your initials embroidered into it. There’s even a crown-shaped butter pat.
“I picked it all,” your daughter says proudly, nuzzling into your chest. “Even the flowers. And the jam. And I told Daddy to stop being grumpy.”
“She bossed the bakery staff and the florists,” Caleb admits, finally sitting on the edge of the bed, rubbing your leg as he watches you with that calm, adoring look he only uses for you. “All I did was carry the bags.”
“She said—” he leans in with a little smirk, whispering in your ear, “‘Mommy’s a real princess and needs princess food. Daddy eats rocks. Mommy gets jam.’”
“She’s not wrong,” you tease.
“I don’t need jam,” Caleb murmurs, brushing your hair back. “I’ve got my sugar right here.”
Then your daughter squeals, “Open your presentsss!”
There are three pink boxes at the foot of the bed, already half-untied by her eager hands. Caleb sighs like he tried to stop her from unwrapping them early, but you can see he’s indulging her just like he does you.
— A new velvet robe in your favorite shade, embroidered with “Pips” on the collar
— A necklace with a heart-shaped locket, one side engraved with a baby photo of your daughter, the other with one of you and Caleb from your wedding day
— And a tiny silver ring engraved with the words “my baby.”
“Picked that one just from me,” Caleb murmurs, taking your hand and sliding it onto your finger. “You’re her mommy… but you were my baby first.”
You tear up immediately, and your daughter gasps, horrified. “Mommy’s crying?? Daddy! You made her cry!”
“She’s happy, pipsqueak,” Caleb says, pulling both of you into his arms. “She just loves us.”
After breakfast, Caleb sets up a little spa in your sunroom, pink face masks, foot rubs, rose tea, and your daughter dancing around in a tutu putting stickers on your cheeks. He sits on the floor, quietly filing your nails while your daughter sings off-key.
“She’s already planning next year,” Caleb murmurs. “Said she’s gonna get you a spaceship made of glitter and diamonds.”
“She won’t need to. I already bought the star system.”
He’s joking. (Maybe.) But the look in his eyes? Pure worship.
Later that night, when your daughter is asleep beside her mountain of stuffed toys, Caleb pulls you into his lap in the kitchen and rests his chin on your shoulder.
“You gave me the only family I’ve ever wanted,” he whispers. “I’d give you the universe ten times over if I could.”
Then, with a smirk, “And if you want another baby next year, just say the word.”
“I’m serious.” He wraps his arms around your waist tighter. “There’s room on the other arm.”
@gideonsbestiefrfr this one’s for you pookie