Loki smiled at their little sister, listening to her excitedly go over her classes. Sorrel chuckles and nods. "Well then, it sounds like it's going to be a busy week." He ruffles her hair gently and kisses her forehead then Loki's. "Daaaaaaaaaad." The teen whined softly, flushing with embarrassment. Sorrel smirked before helping Athena into the car. "Let's go home. Is there anything that you guys want to pick up before we head home?" He asks as Loki settles into the front passenger seat. Loki shook his head. "No… Unless we can get boba tea?" He asks curiously. Sorrel hummed, "I don't see why not." He chuckles quietly. "Is there anything you'd like, Athena?" He asks, making sure she was buckled in before walking to the drivers seat and settling in before starting the car up and turning the radio down.
The girl laughed at Loki’s small outburst, never having really understood why reacted that way towards shows of affection but she assumed it had to do with growing up and teenage stuff than a true disliking to their dads love. Athena though for a moment And smiled knowingly. “Maybe an ice cream cone?” She drawled our, giving her dad the classic puppy eyes. She knew it didn’t always work but it was worth a shot. “I promise I’ll eat all of dinner!” She added, hoping the extra incentive would grant her the sweet. “We can get papa something too.”
Sorrel chuckles and kisses her forehead and shakes his head, "As much as I know you'd love ice cream, your daddy, I'm sure, is working so hard right now to make some wonderful dinner." He chuckles and hums. "How about for dessert we go and have an ice cream date, would that please you, my goddess?" He teases gently before pulling out of the school parking lot. "That way, we can all get ice cream." He chuckles quietly as they drive, his eyes scanning the road. It was only about a 10 minute drive back home, so he was very excited to get to his husband and kiss him senseless before sitting down together as a family. He sighed happily and listened to the radio, Loki humming along quietly.
Athena pouted softly, though she couldn’t really be mad, seeing that they were all going to get dessert after dinner. “Alright, I guess that’s okay.” She nodded along to the music, occasionally singing out the lyrics she knew, or at least mumbling what she thought she could understand. Glancing out the window, she smiled softly at The the quaint little town they lived in. It wasn’t anything special, other than being a college town but it was simple. A few novelty shops here, some fun restaurants there and then mostly just random places that they liked to hang out at.
Sorrel chuckles at her agreement, dancing along with the radio while they drove home. He let out a quiet sigh of happiness. This was the life that he adored. It had grown into a routine, but it was a routine he loved. He glanced over at Loki, who was quietly singing along. Sorrel smiled before they made it home. He felt a weight life his chest the moment he saw the quaint little home that they had. Loki practically jumped out of the car, shouldering their bag. They help Athena out and give her a piggy back ride to the house. Sorrel grabs Athena's bags, as well as his own before walking into the house. Loki had already nudged the door open and called out that they were home. Sorrel sets his bags down, as well as Athena's before taking his shoes and jacket off. He hung them up quietly before walking into the kitchen to greet his beloved husband.
Jas glanced up from his work in the kitchen, having been watching over what he had prepared to make sure it didn’t burn. A wide smile spread across his features when he heard the kids come in. He turned and hugged them both in his tight embrace and pressed a kiss to each of their heads. “There are my mischief makers.” He teased, ruffling Loki’s hair affectionately and scooping Athena up, spinning her around before setting her down. “Go start homework you two, this’ll be done in,” He sighed softly, waving his hand at the multiple pots on the stove, “in an hour or so? Honestly I’m not sure.” He chuckled lightly and gently nudged the two towards the living room. He smiled softly and turned towards his husband, gently wrapping his around his neck, pinning him to the wall and pressing a sweet kiss to his lips. “Hello my sweet.” He murmured against his lips, nudging his head affectionately and trailing light kisses against his jawline. “How was you’re day?”
Loki smiled a little at their dad, hugging him tightly in reply. They snicker a little bit and hugs their dad again before taking Athena's hand. "Let's go get your homework done okay?" They ask cheerfully, guiding Athena to the mini office the family had. "We can't wait, papa! It'll be amazing!" They call over their shoulder and hum as they grab Athena's backpack. Sorrel smiled softly, wrapping his arms contentedly around his husband's waist, happily kissing him back and shutting his eyes. "Hello my love." He murmured, tilting his head a little so that Jas could kiss him more. "It was good. Busy. But good." He whispers tilting his husbands chin and pressing a soft kiss to his neck before cupping Jas's cheek. "How was your day? And would you like help with dinner?" He smiled softly, peppering his sweet husband's face with sweet kisses.
“That’s great, I’m glad the shop is doing so well. Next time you see Charlie and the others say hi for me.” He smiled softly, leaning into Sorrel’s hand pressing a kiss to his wrist. He ran his hand along his cheek and jaw tracing ever dip and curve of his husband’s beautiful features. “Classes were great, mostly reports instead of actual lessons. Not my favorite but they must be done. Most kids did great. A breathy laugh escaped his lips at the many kisses he received. Jas tried his best to return each one. “Sure, mind starting the rice? I’ve been trying to work the crock pot for the last few hours to make pot roast. It finally worked after a few tries, now all that she left is a bit of rice.” He explained, gently pulling away from Sorrel to attend to the food
He hummed and nods, "Of course, love." He chuckles as he presses more kisses along his face. He melted at the sight of his husband leaning into his hand and kissing his wrist. He leaned into Jas's touch, his eyes shutting in content for a moment as he listened to his beloved talk about his day. He hummed and smiled a little, pressing a few butterfly kisses along his skin. He nods at his husbands words, "Of course I can help with the rice, darling." He coos sweetly. He gently grabbed Jas's hand and kissed his lips gently before walking into the kitchen and washing his hands and pulling his hair back. He got to work, humming happily as he worked beside his husband. This was the life that he had always wanted. He gazed lovingly at the ring that rested on his finger before getting back to work. Rice was pretty easy to make, so he wasn't to worried.
“Thank you sweetheart.” He replied, kissing back with a hum and gently squeezing his hand before letting him go to work. He peeked into the living room to make sure the kids were alright. He smiled softly and went back into He kitchen, checking on the pot roast as bustling around, either cleaning dishes or putting the dry ones away. He moved around Sorrel as they both worked around the kitchen, occasionally touching him to gently nudge him or to just have some contact with him. “How were the customers today?” He asked, glancing over at him as he waited for the pot roast to be done. “I’m assuming the girl came today?” He mused with a small chuckle, having seen the young girl a few times when he had stopped by the shop earlier than normal to Sorrel. “How’s she’s doing?”
He hummed as he helped with the kitchen, his eyes soft as he worked. He set up the table, occasionally pressing a kiss to his husbands cheek. He glanced up and smiled at the mention of work. "It was good. Lots of customers. It's really blow up since it started. He hummed and walks beside him, the rice now ready to go. He wraps his arms around his husbands waist, nuzzling into his shoulder. "She did… she came by again. I'm worried though. She seemed… worried. Possibly scared. And there was a bruise on her shoulder." He sighed deeply and pressed a small kiss to his husbands neck. He shuts his eyes for a moment, just basking in the comfort of having his husband in his arms. "I love you so much." He whispers.
“I’m glad it’s doing so well.” He said proudly, resting his hands over Sorrels and tracing where his wedding ring was. He leaned into his husband’s hold, relaxing just for a moment. He frowned slightly and arched his eyebrows. “A bruise? Has anyone tried talking to her?” He asked softly, voice strained slightly with concern. It broke his heart, the fact that children were suffering, without the love of a parent. It’s partly why he had wanted to adopt so badly. And the fact that he had always had a love for kids, having grown up with younger brothers and then going into a teaching job straight out of college. When he finally came out as gay in his junior year he knew even before then there were still options for him to have the family he had always wanted. When he had first met Sorrel, he had put adopting off for a few years, wanting to make it a priority to form a stable and loving relationship with him instead of just jumping into having kids right off the bat. After a few years of blissful marriage with his beloved, he had popped the second most important question in his life. And after the process that was adopting they had their first child, Loki, then soon after Athena. If he could, he would have adopted all the children if only to make sure they had a warm and loving home. But he knew that wasn’t really possible. His eyes fluttered shut when Sorrel presses his lips to his skin, breaking him from his thoughts. He smiled softly and turned in Sorrels hold, wrapping his arms around him. He pressed their heads together and smiled softly, though his worry for the girl was still there. “I love you too my dearest Sorrel.” He whispered, pressing a kiss to his brow, then to the bridge of his nose, then finally to his lips, drawing it out tenderly and slow.
He nods at his husbands words, holding his waist gently. He was worried for the young girl. He often tried to talk to her about what was going on, but she simply smiled and shook her head. He nods sadly. "I tried talking to her today. She did what she always does… shake her head, and smile. She tells me not to worry about it." He sighed deeply. He knew that this was one of the reasons why he had agreed so quickly to adopt when Sorrel asked. Their relationship had been stable, they had been in a loving and blissful marriage. He was the happiest he had ever been in his life. After adopting Loki and Athena, his life felt complete, he had everything he needed. A loving husband, two wonderful kids who adored each other, and a job that was stable. He smiled at his husband, his eyes loving and warm. Yes… this life was perfect. He felt himself melt into his husbands kisses, his eyes shutting as he kept his arms firmly around Jas' waist. He chuckles before kissing back, his lips slow and loving… Those two words fit perfectly regarding the two of them. Slow and loving. They weren't in a rush. They had each other… they had their kids… Peace settled into Sorrel's chest at that thought.
Jas eventually broke away though he didn’t stray far from his husbands embrace. He gently brushed aside hair from Sorrels brow and returned the beautiful smile. He shook his head in utter disbelief and pressed a kiss to his brow, gently pulling him as close as possible and resting his head against sorrel’s shoulder. “I wonder if she goes to Loki’s high school. Maybe they know her or something. It’d probably be easier to talk to someone her age then to us.” He said softly, trying to think of anyway they’d be able to at least get the girl to open up more. He really didn’t want to jump to conclusions. Maybe it was accident or a sports injury. But Jas couldn’t get The thought of the possibility of abusive parents out of his head, only increasing his worry for her. He took a deep breath and straightened, knowing it would do neither of them Any good to build up more anxiety. “We should probably finish the dinner huh?” He chuckled lightly and gently squeezed Sorrels hand before going back to attending the pot roast, now pulling out a dish to serve the roast on as well as a few carving tools to help cut.
Sorrel was grateful that his husband didn't move to far from his grasps. At the moment he needed to have his husband close as he worked through his thoughts. He nods slowly. "It could be a possibility, but she comes and sees me before school is out. Maybe she has a free period?" He murmured thoughtfully, his eyes shutting for a moment. He wanted to help her, but there wasn't much he could do if she wasn't willing to open up to anyone. He glanced at the food and nods slowly, kissing his forehead sweetly. "Yeah. Finishing up dinner would be a good idea." He finished setting up the table before glancing at Loki and Athena. "Okay you two! Hurry up and go wash your hands, dinner is almost ready!" He calls cheerfully, his eyes soft as he glances over his husband and his children. This life was perfect to him. They had a beautiful home, two loving children, and a husband he absolutely adored. He walks to his husbands side once again, pressing a kiss to his lips before placing the food that was ready on the table.
“That is a possibility.” Jas replied softly, cupping Sorrel’s cheek as he returned the gentle kiss. He followed him to the table with the jug of orange juice as well as the bottle of wine. He ruffled Athenas hair and pressed a kiss to Loki’s head. He sat beside Sorrel and Athena started serving the wonderful smelling rice, starting off with Athena. “So how were your days?” He asked, nodding to Loki and athena, his smile growing as he saw Athena a bounce in her seat, clearly happy about something.
“Papa and Loki know but we’re gonna I about science fair soon! And imma make a volcano!” She dug into her food with large happy smile and wiggled about, humming in appreciation for the food. Jas laughed softly when she saw her eyeing the orange juice and poured her a cup. “What about you Loki, hows your firstborn year of high school going?”
Loki smiled a little at the kiss to their forehead, still semi drying off their hands as they settled in their usual seat at the table. They smiled at their parents, glad that they had been adopted into this family. Being the drama god they were, they simply shrugged and rolled their eyes. "It's ridiculous how childish the freshmen are. And that's coming from a freshman." They scoff slightly. "I can't go one lunch break without a group of loud stupid boys screaming in the halls." They served themselves some rice. "Some of the girls are nice, but it's an absolute nightmare. The teachers are decent." They shrugged helplessly. "I got an A on my recent test though." They said proudly. Sorrel chuckles, ruffling Loki's hair. "Good job, Loki. We're proud of you." He chuckles and pours himself some wine, sipping it quietly. "I remember high school. Messy, but of course I met your father there and we've been in love ever since. I used to put little love notes in his locker."
Jas laughed softly at Loki’s complaint about high school, finding it extremely amusing that literally nothing has changed since Sorrel and he had gone to school. “Wait until you get to college, dear. Parties and endless sleepless nights galore.” He teased , slicing some of the meat for each to take as they pleased. “I’m glad at least the teachers are nice, as for the students, they’ll grow on ya, don’t worry.” He smiled proudly at his child, glad that they were doing well so far in their classes.
He glanced over at Sorrel when he started reminiscing about high school, a light blush and a smile gracing his features as he remembered their early dating life. “Ah yes, I think I still have those, probably in a binder in storage somewhere.”
At The time he hadn’t really told many people that he was Gay but most at school could figure that out just by spending time with Jas. Apparently, word had gotten around eventually to Sorrel. It was a few months after they had started hanging out as friends that he had started seeing cute little love notes In his locker. He had kept every single one and even started writing his own back to Sorrel, even after they had both graduated. They had kept the little tradition going For years, even now they’d leave little notes in the house for each other to find eventually.
“Awww that’s cute!” Athena chimed in, smiling cheekily at her dads. The young girl, despite her age loved to here about her parent’s love story, thinking that it sounded like a magical fairytale, except this one was real!
Loki hummed and shrugged, "That sounds like more fun than the hell we call high school." they wave their hand before glancing at the meat and taking some eagerly. Loki loved meat, that was no secret. "I highly doubt the annoying and loud boys in my class will ever be worth my time and effort." Loki replied shortly. "Some of them still act like elementary students." They rolled their eyes. "Not to mention Athena could beat them in smarts any day." They ruffled Athena's hair gently, "She could easily surpass them actually. Since you're so smart, huh sis?"
Sorrel laughed quietly, pressing a kiss to his husbands hand. "Really? I saved yours too, actually." He hummed happily. He had fallen head over heels for Jas even before they were friends, it was freshman year if he recalled. He absolutely adored the fact that they had kept the tradition of leaving little notes for each other. He hummed and served himself a little meat before cutting some up for Athena and handing her the plate. "I thought your father was the most beautiful man I had ever set my eyes on. Of course, when I was Loki's age I was extremely quiet. It wasn't until Sophomore year that I gained a confidence boost and introduced myself." He laughed quietly into his hand and glanced at Jas with so much love and adoration in his expression.
“Mhm! Right!” The little goddess agreed, stuffing her face with more food. Jas just shook his head with a smile. He found it interesting that Loki was so transfixed on the students who seemingly annoyed him so much. “I’m sure the both of you could outsmart any student there.” He winked before glancing at Sorrel, gently rubbing his thumb along the back of his hand. He chuckled lightly and shook his head “I can assure you I was not, your father’s exaggerating. I was the closest thing to teacher without a degree you could get. Complete school nerd and teachers pet.” He sighed softly and rested his head on his free hand “you can imagine my surprise when your dad approached me and had the intention to hang out. It didn’t help that unlike me at the time, that he was absolutely gorgeous. Not to mention adorably sweet.” He grinned at Sorrel, catching his glances.
Loki laughed a little at their sister, ruffling her hair sweetly before humming in content. Loki always loved hearing their dad's talk about their high school romance, it was always cute. Sorrel was transfixed on his husband, love filling his expression. He squeezes his husband's hand, "Yes, but you pulled off the look wonderfully, not to mention I loved how nerdy you were." He hummed and pressed a kiss to Jas's hand. "You were the most beautiful man I had ever set my eyes on." He murmured quietly. "I was quite the looker in my high school prime." He says boldly, before pressing a kiss to his husbands cheek, "But I only ever had eyes for your dad." That was very true. All through high school, he had only dated Jas. "Lucky for me, I managed to sweet him right off his feet." Loki snickered, "Didn't that happen at the ice rink on your first date? You ran into papa and you both fell on the ice?"
Jas’ blush only grew more as they kept talking about their dating life but he didn’t shy away from the his husband’s affection. He pressed a sweet kiss to his temple in return. “He did indeed, both figuratively and literally. The poor thing was latched onto my arm for the whole evening. Now whether that was his inability to ice skate or some other reason, we’ll never know, will we darling?” He laughed and stood, having finished off his dinner. He pressed a kiss to Sorrels hand and then his lips before squeezing his hand gently. “My loves, when you’re done with dinner , finish up homework. Then we can go out for desert. I don’t think we’re gonna make one here today.” He said to the kids before going to the kitchen to begin cleaning the dishes as well as to put away the left over food for tomorrow.
Sorrel was and is a very affectionate person. He gave affection to his husband, he gave affection to his kids, he was just a loving person really. He smiled a t the kiss before flushing in embarrassment. "In my defense, it was my first time ice skating. I've gotten much better." He huffed quietly before finishing up his dinner. He stood slowly and followed after his husband, helping clean and put away food. "Why don't you go relax, baby? You've already made dinner." He murmured quietly, wrapping his arms around Jas's waist and peppering his shoulder and neck with kisses. "I can clean up in here." He sighed in content, his eyes shutting for a moment as he let himself bask in his husband's presence for a moment.
Jas hummed softly, leaning slightly into Sorrel’s embrace. He gently raised Sorrels hand to his lips and pressed feather light kisses to his fingertips, then pressed their interlaced hands to his chest, right above his heart. “Hm, I don’t mind. Besides the kids can finish the dishes later or tomorrow morning. After all, you helped with dinner too.” He turned slightly and pressed a kiss to Sorrel’s lips, teasingly nipping at his lower lip. “Have any ideas for dessert? I know we have a few options around for restaurants and cafes, including yours.” He said, finishing up the dishes and putting them in the drying rack. He put the larger pans and dishes away, leaving the kids the smaller dishes and utensils. He did another sweep of the kitchen, adjusting minor thing and wiping down the countertop before finally relaxing. He guided Sorrel over to the living room couch and flopped down with him in his arms, holding him as close as humanly possible and burying his face in his neck, pressing kisses to skin
Sorrel loved it when his husband kissed him. It always felt like their first kiss, warm and filling him with butterflies. He hummed and leaned against his husbands shoulder, nodding a little, feeling the pulse of Jas' heartbeat. "That sounds like a plan, and the perfect excuse for us to be lazy." He giggles quietly. He kissed Jas back, a content smile falling onto his lips. "I was going to say I could have you for dessert, however that can wait. I promised Athena we could go get ice cream tonight, if that's okay with you baby?" He helped with putting away the bigger dishes. Sorrel walked after his husband into the living room, settling into the others lap and letting out a content sigh. He shut his eyes as he leaned into Jas, a small smile on his lips. "God, I love you." He whispers. "I got so lucky." He murmured. Loki snickers softly at the two of them before returning their attention to their homework.
“Lucky indeed my love.” Jas murmured back in reply, peppering Sorrel with kisses as he combed through his hair with one hand while his other hand rested on his side. He smiled happily and glanced over at Sorrel, “I love you too.” He pressed a tender kiss to his brow, peeking over at the kids in the living room, winking as he caught Loki’s glance. He chuckled lightly, nuzzling his neck. He adored Sorrel as well as their children so much. He had never believed that he’d be this happy at this point of his life, much less with a family. Near the beginning he worried that the love would die out and they’d all live mundane lives, but, thankfully, that didn’t happen. Sorrel and him had found ways to keep their spark alive even with kids to raise.
“I promise you, I’m all yours my love.” He purred softly, pressing a kiss to the tip of Sorrel’s ear. “Ice cream sounds great for tonight. Anywhere you had planned?” He asked, already thinking of a fee places they could find ice cream later in the day.
Sorrel smiled at all the kisses, it was no secret that he thrived with attention, which is why he was so grateful that Jas showered him in affection. He nuzzles into his husband, pressing a kiss to his jaw. He adored his husband and loved his kids. This life could not be more perfect. He shifts into a more comfortable position, pressing a kiss to his lip. "Can we go to the one that's closer? That way we can walk and enjoy the evening?" He whispers, playing with Jas's fingers, giving his husband the best puppy dog eyes he could muster. He pressed kisses along his jaw and neck. Loki casually shields Athena's eyes from their parents, laughing softly. They were glad that their parents were so affectionate with each other, it was so cute.
Has laughed softly, having never really been all that good at resisting any of Sorrel’s pleas, especially when paired with his puppy eyes and kisses. He swore the kids defiantly got that from him. “My love,” He murmured softly, tilting his head slightly and shutting his eyes in content. He captured his husband’s lips with his own, savoring his taste for a moment before gently pulling away. “Of course my love.” Returning kisses to Sorrel’s neck and jaw. “You’re absolutely adorable, you do know that right?” He murmured, lacing their hands together and kissed the back of sorrel’s “I heard from the students that there’s going to a carnival soon. We could always stop by there as well, depending on how late it is.” He mused, smiling softly as he heard giggling from the dining room. “I think we may be distracting someone.” He whispered.
Athena nudged away Loki’s hand with a smile and went back to doing her homework, mostly just shading in the right shapes to the number amount. “How come you can watch and I can’t?” She whined, laughing softly and nudging her sibling, peeking over their shoulder to see what they were working on “whatcha doin?”
He smiled when he heard Jas laugh, knowing that was a good thing. He pressed a kiss to his lips warmly, cupping his jaw, pressing closer, and nuzzling into his beloved his husband. He hummed and glanced at Jas. "I'm only adorable for you." He cooed softly. He squeezed his husbands hand in thought before nodding, "I think that would be fun! The kids will love it." He whispers. He presses another kiss to Jas's neck and leaned against his shoulder with a content sigh. "Mmmm, well the kiddo's can handle it. I haven't been able to snuggle with the love of my life all day. Physical affection is extremely important I'll have you know." He nuzzled into his husbands neck and gave a happy sigh.
Loki chuckled at their little sisters words, humming quietly. "Probably since you're so young." They ruffled her hair kindly before glancing down at their paper. "I am currently writing an outline for one of my essays." They pull Athena into their lap and kiss the top of her head. "But let's get your homework done first, eh?" They smile as they help Athena a bit with her homework.
"oh it definitely is my dearest," Jas agreed, pressing a kiss to his beloved's head and smiling adoringly at Sorrel. He gently pulled him closer, tucking him safely beneath his chin and snuggling with him deeper into the couch. He lightly toyed with the hem of Sorrel's shirt, his hands lightly grazing his bare skin and trailing the dips and curves of his abdomen and sides. "Thank you for breakfast this morning," he murmured appreciatively, pressing kisses to Sorrel's cheek. He rested his head against Sorrel's with a soft smile, thinking g back to when they had first dated, now finding most of it cheesy but still much adorable.
Athena sighed softly and nodded happily, pulling over her work and crayons she had been using. "Almost done, just a few more questions." SHe said, glancing over curiously at the essay outline. "What's it about?" She asked, coloring in more of shapes. "I hope I don't have to do that soon, that's a lot of words."
