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Being little came with some perks, that’s for certain, like being able to cope without having to use any dangerous substances like drugs and alcohol or being able to connect with your inner child more often. However, as you sat alone in the cabin, you began to realize that it had its downsides too. Today was an emotional rollercoaster of a day as you clung to Logan’s flannel and began to wipe away tears. For one reason or another, today just wasn’t your day and you’ve had enough. Your watery eyes blurred your vision as you began to slip, much to your dismay. All you wanted was Logan to come back from whatever it was he was doing.
Logan was your caregiver, someone who you considered a father, after he met you out in Utah all alone and decided to take you in. Why he was in Utah, you had no idea and he never told you, but either way, you were glad to have a home. He was a very doleful man, constantly spoiling the shit outta you whenever he could, buying you little toys from gas stations or snacks. It was his way of showing affection, or so he says. You never really questioned it, however, as you were just happy to have a papa.
As you began to take a road down memory line, the door swung open as Logan carried grocery bags in his hands, silently stepping into the house and closing the door behind him. You began to get up to greet him, but before you could even stand up, Logan began to speak.
”Stay right there, Kit. Papa’s got a lil’ surprise for ya.”
You obeyed, silently sitting back down as Logan began to put away the groceries before returning to the living room with a big stupid grin on his face with one hand behind his back. You giggled at his silly smile as the old man gruffly chuckled.
”Yeah, Papa’s a little silly. Huh princess?” He responded, approaching the couch as he removed his hat to reveal his kitty-cat hair.
“Yeah, but you’re my Papa.”
Logan began to rumble softly, his gentle gaze ever relentless as he sat down on the couch.
“Ain’t you a sweetheart? Always being a good girl while I’m off doing things…”
You nodded as he gently ran a hand through your hair, his soft green eyes showing a hint of vulnerability. His touch was gentle, each finger finding a knot as his gentle mindless touch turned into a mission to fix your hair, his natural instincts kicking in as he began to groom you. Logan smiled, his usual grumpy frown and distant gaze completely gone as you crawled onto his lap. The two of you continued to sit in silence for awhile before he remembered your surprise.
”Oh right, your little surprise.”
Logan pulled out a small plastic bag and opened it up, letting you peek in as your eyes shimmered. Inside was a tiny cat plush with a blue ribbon wrapped around its neck. You smiled brightly as you began to jump in his lap, making your papa grunt in surprise as he smiled.
”Ompf! Easy now…you like it?”
”Yeah! Kitty!!”
He handed you the plush, the fluffy white plush feeling soft in your hands as you leaned against his chest. The simple toy brought joy to your eyes as Logan gently wrapped his arms around you in a hug. You looked up at your papa as he grabbed the remote controller and pulled the wool blanket over the both of you, the warm blanket already making you feel sleepy as you clutched at the new plush.
”Glad you like it, Princess. Now what movie should we watch?”
You began to think as Logan flipped through channels before you noticed that Disney was playing ‘Enchanted’.
“Oh! Enchanted!!”
He smiled softly as he flipped the channel to Disney and set the remote down.
”A princess movie for my princess…” Logan mumbled before leaning down to kiss your head, pulling you closer as you two began to watch the movie.
”…Papa?”
”Yea princess?”
”…I love you.”
He chuckled softly, resting his head against yours as the movie played.
”…love you too, princess.”