The next day ‘family’ for @fyeahstingsu
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Sting couldn't help but smile whenever he saw Natsu and their adopted kid. She was only a baby when she was found abandoned, but fit right in to their little family. Natsu had lost his family at a very young age, still baring the emotional scars on his heart. Sting was abandoned, and for a very long time felt lost in the world.
They had a hard start in the world, but found friends who made each day a little brighter and then each other.
Natsu exhaled softly, having fallen asleep on the sofa with Vera on his chest. Even in his sleep he was able to keep her close and safe. Sting shook his head gently, reaching to lift Vera off of Natsu. The duo stirs slightly upon being seperated, though neither fuss.
Sting held Vera close as he headed to lay her in her crib. He presses a light kiss to her head as he reached her baby room.
"Busy girl hm?" Sting asked, a light smile on his features as he lay her down. "Tiring out your tou-san, our hands are certainly going to be full." Though as he spoke, his tone was overflowing with love. As he gazes on her soft features, any tension of the work day he felt previously dissipates. Sometimes, he doesn't realise just how important family was to him but Natsu and Vera were always there to remind him. Of course there were others too, it would be unfair to not count Rogue, Lucy or their other friends as their family. However, Natsu and Vera were always home.
Remembering that there was a sleeping beauty on the sofa, Sting exits the room quietly and ensuring that the door is opened just a little. Entering the living room, Sting noticed that Happy had taken up the warm spot on Natsu's chest while Lector investigated baby toys on the floor. The cat always did this if they weren't in their usual spot, it was odd but Sting never questioned.
He lifted Happy, setting him on the floor with a quiet mewl of protest. Sting then kissed Natsu, feeling him hum slightly as he began to awaken. Tired olive met blue, and Natsu reached to touch him.
"Hey.." He murmured tiredly, and reached to touch Sting's face. He leaned into the touch, shutting his eyes with a soft hum. "How was work?"
"All good." He responded, giving Natsu another kiss. "Vera's in her room. Guess even a baby's got more energy than you, huh?"
"Hey, I got more energy!" Natsu exclaimed, bolting upright. The action spooked Lector causing him to hiss, which in turn caused Natsu to jump slightly. Sting laughed again, reach to ruffle Natsu's hair and kiss his forehead.
"Rest up dummy, you need it. You got your job in a few hours."















