 • HuffleStud • Knight of The Zodiac • Manly Beard-Grower • Cicatrice de Harry •
Dash couldn't help the desire to melt, between many other reasons, the family they built together stood out the most. "I feel wonderful," He said as he leaned more into Rafa. "What about you, hun?" Because he knew Rafala was being strong for the two of them, which he appreciated.
"Well, that's the last box in here... You both ready to go?" He was mighty tempted to change his mind and maybe request they move up another floor with the extra room. But that would've been a temporary fix, they would need more than another room. His parents always told him growing up to never be afraid of change. "Oh, by the way, Diego. I found Baba." Withdrawing from his expandable pocket was the stuffed Raccoon they've been missing during the packing the past week. Holding him out ready to reclaim. "Your Papa's right. You'll have more space in your room for us to redecorate and add anything extra." Pulling them into a hug. "You'll never be left alone, kiddo. Not without you knowing ahead of time." And it would take Merlin to keep them apart for too long.
Dash chuckled, "No worries, both Vi and Rafie will know where to find us. I think it's also time we get Rafie a new friend. An owl of your own, Diego, so you can write to us without worrying about Rafie being too busy. How does that sound?" Their boy was finally heading to Hogwarts. He could just cry again from this fact. "Is there anything else on your mind, Diego?" They weren't leaving without him feeling secure enough to go.
Diego loved seeing his parents together. Sometimes he thought about his original parents and if they were like that too before things... changed. He liked to think so. Which made him smile, "Okay.." They didn't mind the change. It had been a few things though that had him uneasy. When the apartment was empty, he knew that meant his Papa was downstairs in the Owl shop. Always. Then Daddy Dash came home after work and he could play with them. He loved the routine.
But it was summer, so him being next door to Vi meant he could walk to Vi's and have fun until his parents came home. Before Diego knew it, it was in fact the last box he packed up. He could feel his eyes starting to leak when he saw. "Baba!" He exclaimed, hugging it as soon as it was handed over. Yep, the tear faucet was turned on. "Yes, I'd love that...Thank you!" His body shook a little as he hugged both Daddy and Papa until the tears were through. Bigger room, next-door to his best friend and cousins. An owl of his own and... it was a lot.
Diego was sooo thankful and relieved that all the feelings just came out through his eyes. "I know and I believe you both." Maybe when he's older he could fully express just how thankful he is of them as he tried multiple times but could only show a fraction of it through his hugs. "Don't worry about me. I'll be okay." Standing back to wipe his eyes fully. He then placed Baba into the backpack before putting it over his shoulders. "No.. I'm ready to go now." He took both their hands, ready to make the next step. Their new home was waiting.
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