You whined, tapping your pencil angrily on the paper.
Your teacher had sent you home with homework. Asher talked you through the lesson they had been working on so it'd be easier for you to get it done.
Logan offered to tutor you for the rest of the year but Sophia didn't let him.
The friends you've made in that class seem really nice. Your honestly glad you've made any at all.
"Whew, " Aphmau sighed, "Well! It's finally starting to look like home! Just a little more work down here and then I can get started on the bedroom...How are you doing with your homework
[Y/N]?"
"Mm...ITS HARD!" You whined.
"Why can't you just do it for me!" "Becuse, you need to do it for yourself. How else are you going to learn this stuff?"
"But its boring too!"
"Is this how I was like when I was younger?" She chuckled. Suddenly, the doorbell rang. "Huh? Who that be?" "Yay! A distraction!" You grinned.
Your tail was wagging. You ran over to the door with Aphmau and stood behind her as she opened the door. Melissa was there!
"M-Melissa?" "Auntie Mel~Mel!" You cheered. "Ah. Good morning Aphmau--!"
She paused her sentence when you wrapped your arms around her in a hug. She seemed to tense up a little but relaxed after a bit. You paused and stepped back with a nervous chuckle.
"S-Sorry...Did I overstep?" "No, no...Just...Took me by surprise is all. The hug was nice..." You smiled brightly at her making her face lighten up just a tad.
"What are you doing here?" "Zianna mentioned you moved into a new place," Melissa started. Aphmau side stepped out of her way as she walked inside the house, "When I found you were moving in with Aaron, I thought I should stop by to see how you're both doing."
"Huh? How did Zianna know we...Ugh...Garroth..." Aphmau growled.
You shut the door as Aphmau grumbled to herself before approaching Melissa. She was looking around.
"It looks...Nice. It definitely has character." "Ehe, Thanks! Aaron, [Y/N], and I went shopping at IKEA a couple of days ago." "I-KEA?" "Its a big furniture store." You informed.
"What she said! And its easy to get in there if you aren't careful." "Yes...Well, I came to give you a house warming present. Here, a gift basket."
"Wow...Melissa, thank you so much!" "Yeah! Thanks!" You and Aphmau smiled. "Aw man I love strawberries!"
"Ooo~! There are strawberrys?! I want some!" "I figured you two would like them. They're always a sweet girls favorite."
"Aww! Thank--Ahem...I-I mean, thank you very much...!? IS THIS A SMALL CHEESECAKE IN HERE!?" "Whaaat! You better share that!" You glared, pulling Aphmaus arm down to take a peak in the gift basket yourself.
"I will, I will! This is the. best. Gift. EVER!" "Ehehe...It was Aarons favorite growing up. I thought you both might like it too. Speaking of whom, is Aaron here?"
"Ehehe! Uh--No. He's at work right now."
"Thats alright. Actually. I'm kinda glad he isn't here. I wanted to get to know you a little...Just the two of us."
"Hey!"
"I'm Sorry...Just the three of us." Melissa corrected. She gave your head a small pat making you giggle.
"You are dating my brother after all and I hardly know a thing about you two." "M-Me?"
"Yes, you. My brother is something of an oddity, trust me...I did grow up with him. The brother I remember didn't like anyone or anything. Well, except for you...You're the only person I've seen that's ever gotten close to him. And I'm his sister." You paused and pondered on her statement.
Never would you have thought Aaron would stomp around hating everything.
Even why trying to picture it, it didn't seem all that realistic.
"Well I'm not that special really...really...really..." "You're too modest. I like you Aphmau. You too
[Y/N]." "Yay! I'm likeable!" You cheered.
"Heh, Well! I really should be going..."
"Really? Uhm, Aaron should be back in the next hour or so, so you can wait here if you want to say Hi! And maybe if you stayed, you'd wanna help me move a couch upstairs? Hm~?"
"Uhhh...No, thats alright."
"Thats right AphMom. You can't force Auntie Mel~Mel to do you work...If anything she should help me with my very fun and entertaining homework. Right?"
"Eheh...No, I don't wanna do that either sweet pup." She smiled, tapping your nose.
"Aww..." You muttered, ears falling.
"I really should be going. I have a few meetings to attend to. By the way, our mother sends her thanks to you aswell. She's happy Aarons found someone we can be with. We were all worried he'd be alone."
"His mother?" Aphmau whispeared quietly.
'New Grandma!' You thought with a determined look.
"Now, I'll take my leave. If your ever up for it, we should get coffee sometime. See ya." "Yeah! I'd like that! U-Uh...Cya!" Aphmau waved.
"Bye Auntie Mel~Mel!" Melissa left giving a wave to you and Aphmau. "I like her." You nodded. "Me too [Y/N]."
When you two went back inside you sighed. "Well! I'm gonna go play my Ukulele no--" "No your not. You still have homework to do missy." "Aw man!" You groaned, walking back to the sheet of paper that was labeled 'Muliplication'.
"Now, where was I..." Aphmau pondered.
She was pondering on what to start on while you continued to work for a bit longer.
3 × 3.
What does that equal?
2 × 2 was easy...
1× 1 too.
But 3 × 3?
This seems difficult.
Alex had mention that doubles is like adding stuff but that doesn't make it any less confusing.
Maybe you should've accepted Logans offer to teach you...
You snapped out of your thoughts when the doorbell rang. "Hello~ Aphmau?" You heard Lucinda call.
"Oh thank Irene, a distraction."
"Woow...And you get mad at me for begging for a distraction." "Oh hush! You can take a break..." "Yes!" You smiled. You ran back over to the door just as Aphmau opened it.
"Oh! Lucinda! You have no idea how happy I am to see you..." "Two Aunts in one day! This is awesome!" You cheered, hugging Lucinda the same way you hugged Melissa earlier.
"Two Aunties? Oh [Y/N]...Don't tell me you secretly have another Auntie better than me~"
"Nooo!" You asnwered cheekily.
"How dare you lie to me! I'm so hurt! Thats it, I am no longer your aunt." "Noo! I was just joking! I love you both the saaame! Don't do this!"
"Oh, I'm just messing with you...And even if I wasn't, I can't stay mad at you. Your too cute~"
"I know~!"
"How humble..." Aphmau smirked.
"Hey!" You glared. Lucinda giggled at you both. "Its good to see you both too."
"Hey, what are you doing up right now? I thought you said you were a night owl? What are you doing out with us day walkers~ Ah-Ha-Ha!" "Actually, I came looking for some help. Are you busy at the moment?"
"Me?! Well--Pfft! N-Nooo! No, no... I'm not busy, it's not like we just moved into the neighborhood or anything, Ehehe..."
Subtle....
"But, joking aside, I'm always free for you."
"Ohh, Thanks Aphmau. I knew I could count on you!" "Of course! Whatever it is, you name it!" "Can you help me move in?"
"Seriously?"
You also gave Lucinda, 'Are you serious' look.
"Whaat! You said whatever it is!"
"Y'know, I have moving to do too!"
"Yeah, but you have Aaron who's a hunk with muscles and [Y/N] who has Super-Natural-Mega werewolf strentgh."
"Yeah...But, you have cool magics. Can't some summon cats who can help you move into your house?"
"Asher told me that magic doesn't work that way. I asked him that when I asked if he could summon something to do my homework."
"What the little cutie said."
"Pff! Fine...I guess you are living on your own. Me and [Y/N] can definitely help you out!"
"Thank Irene, I know you're busy, I really didn't want to bother you, but I couldn't really find anyone else to help me."
"None if the guys were around?" "Nope, couldn't find any of them." "Wonder where they are..." "The work I have isn't that bad, I promise."
"Of course I'll help you move Lucinda! What friend would I be if I didn't help?"
"Me too! I can be helpful too! Anything to get out of homework...." "I heard that..." Aphmau glared.
You jolted at her words making Lucinda giggle.
Lucinds asked if there was anyone else who may be able to help and Aphmau thought of the perfect person.
Now, you lifted up the first box you saw outside before setting it down on the ground in Lucindas house as Zane complained to Aphmau.
"Why didn't you just get Aaron to do it?"
"Uh, he's at his job. Y'know...The thing you need to get?" "Ha! Burn!" You laughed.
"I don't wanna be an adult today..."
"Okay Zane...Well we'll get you some cupcakes when we're done helping Lucinda." "Mm...Promise?" "Promise."
"And I can get some too!" You grinned.
"Yes, you can." "Yes!" "After homework." "Aww..." Lucinda walked back in the house with a smile.
"Ohh, Thank you three for helping out, I have to say..." "Of course Lucinda! Glad we could help!" "We!?" "Yes. Zane. We."
"Just double checking..." "Ahem...So! Lucinda, what do you need us to do?"
"Lets start by taking these boxes upstairs."
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You groaned and fell to the ground in exhaustion.
Just taking the boxes upstairs took ages! Sure your werewolf strength helped, but it was still tiring!
"I never thought homework would sound so good..." You sighed.
"Thanks again for all your help Aphmau, [Y/N]. This would have taken forever if I had to do it alone."
"No problem! These boxes are actually quite light."
"For you maybe! Ughh! My arms hurrrt!" "Well you shouldn't have tried to carry three at once." Aphmau scolded.
You stuck your tongue out at her as Lucinda giggled at you two. "Yeah, all thats left is that stack of boxes in the living room. Did you really have to stack so high?"
"Y'know, I didn't expect you to be here Zane." " I didn't either, and if it weren't for Aphmau and [Y/N] I wouldn't be."
"Well...Thank you anyway."
"Uhhh...Your welcome. I suppose." You smiled.
At least Zane was getting semi-closer to everyone on the street.
"I'm gonna start bringing that last stack up."
"Be careful! Those have some of my potions and spells in them, they are fragile."
"Hmph..."
Zane let out a scoff and made his way back downstairs. "I have a feeling this is going to go bad..." You murmured.
"Wow, you've been a real positive influence on him." "You think so?" "I do. He's hardly the Zane I remember. He's actually talking to me."
"Oh? What was the Zane before like?" You quizzically asked.
"Well he--"
There was a sudden crash followed by Zanes scream.
"Zane!" Aphmau called.
You three went downstairs to see what happened to see Lucindas potions not only knocked over but a baby Zane in the middle of all of them. Aphmau had yelled if he was okay, seemingly not noticing the scene in front of her just yet.
"Yeah, I'm fine. I just fell getting one of these dumb boxes down..." Zane answered.
His voices was slightly higher in pitch.
You covered your mouth in attempt to stifle your laughs but it clearly didn't work the way you had originally expected it to.
"Uh...Zane?" "What?"
"Yo-You-Your...YOU'RE ADORABLE!"
"A-Aphmau! You think--Wait...Why are you all the way up there and I...!? Oh no...I'M A BABY!?" "A very cute baby!"
You crooned while Lucinda laughed and Aphmau fangirled.
"Ahhh...Oh man...I didn't have any baby potions in any of these boxes...Zane, which potion was the one that fell on you?"
"Oh, I don't know...ALL OF THEM!?" Lucinda began muttering quietly to herself before saying a quiet, "That hasn't happened before..."
"EXCUSE ME!?"
"Aha! I mean... it should have been impossible, It must have happened as a bizarre reaction when all the potions collided."
"Mhm! But, you've got a potion to fix this don't you?" "Umm...Well, No..." You facepalmed.
"Ahh...Potions that deal with aging are incredibly difficult to make in our very rare..." "WHAT!?"
"But...Uh, My mother knows." "You have a mother?" You gasped.
"Well...Yeah. What, did you think I didn't?"
You stayed silent and shrugged.
"Goofball..." Lucinda giggled, ruffling your head.
"I'll just go and see if she knows anything about how we can reverse this. Aphmau, can you take care of them while I'm gone?"
"This. Everything I've ever wanted in our friendship Zane! BABY ZANE!"
"Yay! I get a little brother!" You grinned.
"Oh irene...WHY!?" When Lucinds left, Zane was utterly Miserable as Aphmau crooned over him and you played with his tiny baby hands.
"So, this is my life now..." "OHOHOHO! Zane, you are the most adorable little--"
"STOP! I KNOW HOW YOU GET!" Zane growled, shoving your hands away from him.
"Ugh ..Why me!?" "You're a tiny adorable baby! And everyone knows that babies are amazing! Besides, Lucinda will have an answer after she talks to her Mom."
"In the meantime, just chill out and hang with us, okay wittle brother~?"
"Ughh! [Y/N], come on. Not you too!" Zane groaned while you giggled at him.
"Shes right! Now, lets go! Lets go
bobose, bobose, burbe baii!" You stared at Aphmau with a confused expression.
Were those honestly even words?
"Do I even have a choice?"
"Ehehehehe...No." Zane sighed as you picked him up to hold him, following Aphmau into the house.
She opened the door and paused, skimming around the area.
"We've got work to do." "What are you even talking about?"
"Ehe, we're going to have the most fun ever you wittle Zaney~Waney!" "Don't. Call me that."
"I agree. That nickname is not all that great Aph..." You sighed.
"You know I'm not actually a baby right?" "Aw, but I just can't help it! Would you rather I call you...Zu~Zu?"
She grinned down at you and Zane as if you two were her own children.
"Oo~! I like that name!" "Ughhh..." Zane cringed.
You sat Zane down on the carpet before plopping on the couch yourself. "What are you doing? Why are you setting me down?!"
"Relax. I just I need you to sit tight while I baby proof the house. [Y/N] can watch you."
"I'm older then [Y/N]! You can have a kid watch and adult! And also...I'M NOT A REAL BABY!"
"Your acting like one..." You smirked.
"Hey! I am a grown man who understand whats going on and I--Huh? Wait...Aphmau! Where'd you go?!"
You snickered as Zane flicked his head all around the room for Aphmau who was merely hiding behind her hands.
"Here I am! Ehehe!" "How did you do that!?" "Ohohoho! You're so precious! Now, you stay here and play with this toy and I'll fix up the house a bit to be safe for you. [Y/N], keep an eye on him please?"
"You got it!" You nodded.
Aphmau walked away to put tasty things around the house as you waved the toy infront of Zanes face.
"Get that out of my face! I don't need no stupid toy...Bleh! APHMAU! It's cold in here! And this floor is to hard! And the sun is hurting my eyes! AND EVERYTHING IS TERRIBLE!" Zane whined.
You rolled your eyes at him.
He sure is complaining a lot for someone who barely walk. "Aw! Sounds like somebody needs a nwaap!"
"What!? No!"
"I think they do. Cause you act the same way when your sleepy." Aphmau smirked pointing to you.
"What--Bu--No I don't you!" You blushed out of embarrassment due to Aphmaus words.
She picked Zane up making him face her.
"What are you doing?" "Oh yes they do!" "The darkness that feeds my soul has no need for your pitiable sleep!"
"Ha. Thats cute." You smirked. "Oh shut up small child." "I'm older then you now~" "I hate you both."
"Well, tough. Lucinda said I get-- I mean! I, have to take care of you. So, what I say goes."
"Well, I don't wanna."
"This isn't up for debate mister." "Make me!" "That, can be arranged." "Whats going on?" You three heard Aaron speak, interrupting the small spat between Aphmau and Zane.
"Is...That a baby?"
"Yup! Its our BABY!" "WHAT!? Bu-But we haven't--" "Hey! Mind out of the gutter mister! She's my best friend!"
"Mind out of the...How is Aaron thinking dirty?" You questioned quietly.
"Did that baby just talk?"
"He's our son!" "I'M NOT YOUR SON!"
"Is that Zane?" "No!" "Ahahah! It is Zane! In the world happened?"
"Lucinda." "Potion?" "Yup." "How often does this happen!? This is a first for me..."
"More often then you'd think... I swear, she needs to move on to using plastic and not glass...We were helping Lucinda move and, Zu~Zu, Ended up dropping a box of potions onto him. And~"
"Don't...Call me...Zu~Zu..." "Aww, He's so cute!"
"I finally have a little brother." You smiled, tail wagging.
"Ehe, I'm a little jealous. She's all over you Zane." "Not in a good way! That's it, I'm biting your ankles Aphmau!"
"Awww...I think someone is sleepy and hunrgy! Aaron, this will be fun! Just like when we baby sat before, remember?"
"Oh man...I remember, Lets try not to get him stuck in a tree this time." "What!?" "Story time?" You cheered, going to Aaron and grabbing him arm.
"Hm...Maybe another time. Plus, its a long story." "But I like the longer ones."
"I know. And I'll be sure to tell you later. Okay?" "Hm...Okay Aaron." He smiled down at you and rubbed the space between your ears.
"Come in! Lets go get him some food!"
Once Zane finished his meal, he seemed to be falling in and out of sleep.
"Alright Zu~Zu, I think it'a time for a nap!" "Yes Mommy...." Zane yawned. You jumped at how easily he called her that.
"Aaron...He called me Mommy!" Aphmau squealed. "He probably just sleepy, you guys have had a long day. Go put him to bed."
"Mhm! Right! Come on Zu~Zu." When Aphmau tucked him into bed, she eventually layed down with him and Zane was knocked out like a like.
You peaked in and gave a slight knocked to the wood.
"Uhm...C-Can I lay down with you both too?"
Aphmau smiled and nodded leaving you to scamper over to her and take your place on the left side of her body.
"You weren't feeling left out as to how I was treating Zane, right?" Aphmau questioned, stroking your hair.
"N-No...Not at all..." "Its okay if you were." "Great, because I wasn't..."
Aphmau giggled at you and held you close to her.
"You know I love you right?"
You paused.
Shes never said that before.
Well--She has.
Just never so serious.
Normally it would be playful or in a joking kind of manner.
Never once had she been so serious about this.
"Yeah...I know..." You mumbled.
Eventually you fell asleep.
But not without someone giving you a slight kiss on the forehead causing just the smallest upturn of your lips.