Chapter 4

Adrien quietly laid on his bed and stared at the ceiling in a daze.

He couldn't believe it, everything was true, everything he dreamed about became true...

This is horrible! What should he do?

As soon as lunch was over he made sure to check on Lucas with Darius saying he wanted to check on him one more time. Unfortunately or fortunately they didn't see the nanny doing anything weird, Lucas had fallen asleep with him at his side.

But it didn't stop Adrien from worrying, Darius seemed to sense Adrien's distress and told him not to be too upset. He said it would slowly get better.

Adrien was not relieved, that nanny who might be abusing Lucas, what can he do about it?

He needed evidence, but what if he thought too deeply? Who would believe that he was suspicious because he dreamed of it? He should be on the lookout these days.

Adrien decided to pay close attention to the nanny and Lucas, this was a child's life after all!

Adrien got up and decided to go to Lucas's room. He should be awake by now.

He knocked on the door," Lucas sweetie, your uncle came to see you!"

Adrien entered to see Lucas sitting on the floor dazedly looking at a picture book. The big doll-like dark eyes turned to him blankly.

Adrien sighed, was no one in here? Lucas was only three.

Adrien walked towards him and sat down across from him," What is our baby boy looking at? Won't you show Uncle Adrien?"

Lucas looked at him blankly, Adrien couldn't help looking at his bulging white cheeks and poking them gently. So soft and squishy!!!!!!

"Lucas's so cute!!!! What do I do? I want to be Lucas's friend but Lucas doesn't seem to like me!" Adrien said sadly pretending to be upset.

"What do I do... Uncle Adrien is so sad!" Adrien exaggerated.

"Uncle A-rien," Lucas finally mustered out, the baby slowly and clumsily patted Adrien's leg, maybe in comfort.

"Oh! Does Lucas like Uncle Adrien?" Adrien asked looking delighted," Uncle Adrien is really happy then!"

Adrien cheered and held out his hands," Uncle Adrien will cook something delicious for Lucas then, what does Lucas want? Cake? No, it's almost dinner, I'll make you a cute panda bento and we can have a little dessert okay?"

Lucas held up his arms, letting Adrien pick him up.

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"Ta-da!!" Adrien said, putting a plate in front of Lucas," Look, they're pandas!"

The plate had cute little panda riceballs with different expressions lined up neatly surrounded by little side dishes of meat and veggies exquisitely placed around them. It looked like a little forest. The whole plate exuded warmth and playfulness.

"Pandas," Lucas said quietly, his eyes shining.

"That's right sweetie," Adrien said," I added fillings that you like, try it! Let me just get the dessert ready."

Adrien took out little pastry puffs that he had prepared from the oven to cool them off.

He watched happily as Lucas nibbled on the little panda rice balls. His eyes brightened as he tasted the filling inside.

Adrien started preparing the cream and decorations for the puff pastries, he stood in front of Lucas so he could see what he was doing and chatted constantly with him even though he didn't get much feedback. Adrien knew that it would take some time and either way who didn't like cute, adorable and obedient babies!?

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Darius watched as the two people in the kitchen seemed to be in their own world. He had actually been watching them for a while now. Ever since Adrien walked into Lucas's room, actually.

Darius had been going to check on Lucas and kept quiet when he saw Adrien. He had listened to their conversation and felt a mixture of emotions. It's been a long time since Lucas has spoken so much, he never knew Adrien held such a high position in Lucas's heart.

He had heard from his parents about his junior visiting often and helping out and he had always been grateful. But now he was witnessing it in person.

The little omega next door really became a dependable person over the years. Adrien would check on him often, even though they didn't meet as much as they used to. Phone calls and texts would be sent. Darius knew that ever since the accident, he's drifted away from everyone he knew, but it reassured him that there were people who still cared about him other than his parents.

He couldn't help but smile seeing his nephew and junior getting along so well.

The little omega was showing off his skill and made a little panda bear out of cream inside the pastry puff and his nephew looked on intently in his highchair, nibbling on his panda rice balls with relish.

"A cute pastry for a cute baby!" Adrien exclaimed," You can eat one after you finish your dinner, okay? I'll make a few more for everyone else."

Lucas nodded obediently, but his eyes strayed towards the puff pastry. He started eating a little faster.

Suddenly Adrien heard a chuckle, turning he saw Darius standing not too far away," Senior brother!" Theo exclaimed slightly startled," How long have you been standing there?"

Darius smiled," Not long," he turned to Lucas," Did Lucas like the food that Uncle Adrien prepares?"

Lucas paused and looked away, his hands holding the last panda rice ball. He nibbled on it quietly.

Darius frowned lightly confused, it always seemed as though Lucas held some sort of resentment towards him, but he didn't know why.

"Oh no," Adrien said sadly," Lucas doesn't like my cooking?" Adrien pretended to be a little upset," What do I do, I wanted to make a nice meal since I thought we were friends now... I guess not...."

Lucas peeked at Adrien," ...Like," he said quietly.

"What? I didn't hear you, I'm sorry," Adrien said shamelessly.

"Like... Uncle A-rien... and cooking."

"Oh my god! Lucas likes me!" Adrien said jumping around excitedly," Lucas is so nice," Adrien said happily.

Lucas nodded solemnly, but his cheeks were a little flushed happily.

Adrien wanted to pinch them, but he restrained, it wasn't good to pinch a baby's cheeks all the time.

He noticed that Lucas was done and took the plate," Wow, Lucas ate everything! All the vegetables and meat have been eaten too, Lucas is the best!"

Adrien put the panda cream puff in front of Lucas," Since we're friends starting today, we need to celebrate! I made these because I know Lucas like pandas," Adrien explained as he hurried off to get some strawberries and cut them into little roses before adding them to Lucas's plate.

Lucas took a bite of the cream puff and his eyes squinted at the sweetness," Sweet."

"Do you like them?" Adrien asked.

Lucas nodded and looked at the strawberries," S-Strawberry flower."

"That's right," Adrien said," have some fruits to digest," he shaped some more strawberries into roses and placed them around the cream puffs.

Darius sighed, he had been left behind, all he could do was pat Adrien's head. Adrien blushed slightly.

"Senior," he said turning to Darius," I made dinner so why don't you sit with Lucas?"

Darius looked at him helplessly," You're our guest, what are you doing cooking dinner?"

Adrien waved his hand," I already asked aunty and she said it was okay, besides," Adrien said," I learned some new recipes, I want you to taste them and give me feedback."

Darius could only sit down as Adrien set the table, one colorful and vibrant dish after the other until the table was nearly overflowing. He had made a separate meal for Lucas as babies shouldn't eat anything too spicy and he knew that the Woodchesters loved their spice.

Aunty and Uncle Woodchester came down," Oh! Is little Lucas getting along with his uncle? Did you like the food?"

Lucas chewed on one of the strawberries," ...Like," he said looking at Adrien with his big, dark doe-eyes.

Mrs and Mr Woodchester looked at each other surprised before smiling," That's good."

Everyone started to sit down on the table.