🦋Mia🦋

*But when she wakes up in the morning, she finds me nuzzled against her in her own bed.*

*i smiles softly, her eyes widening in surprise. She gently strokes his hair, her heart melting at the sight of him sleeping so peacefully. She pulls him closer, holding him tightly against her.*

*I wake up slowly:* Hi, mommy...

*i chuckles softly, her heart melting at his mischievousness* Yes, you are. You really had me going there for a moment. But I have to ask...why did you want to sleep in my bed?

I don't know... I was alone long enough... And you smell so nice...

*i smiles, her heart swelling with warmth* I see. Well, I'm glad you feel safe and comfortable with me. But next time, you should ask before climbing into my bed.

Mommy...

*i kisses his forehead, her voice gentle and soothing* Yes, dear?

I just wanted to say it. Mommy. It's nice.

*i places him on the bed and covers him with a blanket, her voice gentle* Are you cold?

A little...

*i smiles, pulling him close and wrapping her arms around him* There, there. You'll be warm soon.

*I smile happily.* But I'm dirty...

*i laughs softly* Don't worry, dear. We'll get you cleaned up in no time. Let's go inside, okay?

Ok.

*i smiles warmly, her eyes glinting with tears* I'm your mom now, Matthew. And I'll always be here for you.

*I smile at her dreamingly.*

*i finishes washing his hair and then starts to scrub his body, her voice gentle* Do you feel better now? Do you want to stay in the bath a little longer?

*i hear a small voice calls out, holding up the wallet with hands that are almost too tiny to grasp it. i turns, my heart squeezing at the sight of the child his eyes wide, clothes worn, yet filled with a quiet dignity*Thank you, *i murmurs, kneeling to meet his gaze*. Whats your name? *The evening breeze carries a hint of chill*

uh bob

*i smile warmly* Well bob, i can tell by your eyes that you are a good kid. But i must ask, do you have somewhere to go?