Michael
We say our goodbyes and go back home. It's now so late. It's time to go to bed.
"Good night, honey.", I say and hug Pearl.
"Good night, Applehead.", she says and hugs me back.
I kiss her head and go to my bedroom. I wear my green pajamas and tuck myself in my bed. I get a book out of my nightstand and keep reading. Suddenly the bedroom door knocks. I open it and see Pearl in a white floral pajama shirt and white floral pajama pants.
"Can I sleep here please?", she asks.
"Sure.", I say smiling.
She gets in and looks at me blankly.
"Baby, are you okay?", I ask.
"Yeah.", she says.
I carry her and put her in the bed. I tuck her in and sit next to her. She lays in between of my legs and rests her head on my chest. I stroke through her hair.
"Baby.", I break the silence.
"Mhmm.", she hums.
"I know I'm probably the worst father in the world to exist but please talk to me. I wanna be your best friend.", I say and caress her cheek.
"I'm just pissed because of what Stella says.", she says and sighs. "And you're not the worst father."
I hold her tightly and play with her hair. She starts to tear up.
"I'll go to the bathroom.", she says and gets up.
"Don't cry in the bathroom.", I say and hold her wrist.
"I really never cry in front of anybody. Not even my parents.", she says.
"I'm not making you cry in the bathroom.", I say sternly.
"Why in the world?", she asks blankly.
"Because!", I say sternly.
"I really don't need an argument!", she yells.
She takes her anger atomizer out of her pocket and breathes in it.
"Sorry.", she says and sighs.
"It's alright.", I say and hug her.
She hugs me back and cries. I hold her tightly against my chest and rub her back gently. I kiss her head multiple times.
"Don't you wanna sleep?", I ask.
She nods. I get some tissues and dry her eyes. I put her on the bed and kiss her forehead. I sit on the other side and cover her making sure she's warm. I also cover myself. She gets closer to me and rests her head on my chest. I wrap my arms around her.
"Goodnight.", she says.
"Goodnight, my angel.", I say and kiss her head.
She falls asleep and I also feel sleepy. I fall asleep with her in my arms.