Here's a little valentines from me to you~

~ Mama❤
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You walked down the hall quietly, your lover still asleep; but not for long.

He had strange sleeping habits only he'd be able to follow, the man could stay up for all hours of the morning and night and still only need four hours of sleep..which left you with five by yourself and a cold place beside you while he was up and about.

But it didn't bother you too much, you'd gotten him to fall asleep earlier day by day, and had eventually gotten him into the habit of sleeping in; if only for a few extra minutes.

Thankfully, today was a day he found himself the luxury of sleeping away.

Hopefully that'd be for the next half an hour or so.

You slipped down the stairwell, listening to the small patter your bare feet made against the floor as you quietly entered the kitchen and switched on the light in the dining room.

"Croco-boy don't you ruin it like you ruined your birthday surprise.."

You smile slightly and shake your head at the little memory of last year, letting your eyes roam around to set the scene back in place;

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You had woken up earlier that morning, quicky making haste to the dining room as the rest of the staff made their way to the kitchen.

You gently sat the large vase of flowers in the center of the table, smoothing down the leaves as the rest brought in the subtle decoration, hanging them above the doorway as the rest sat the cake beside the vase; card gently placed against the side as a glass covering was placed atop the cake.

Your eyes shifted out into the hallway, making sure he was nowhere near.

"Wait!"

Your hushed whisper halted the movements as you peered out from the doorway, leering around and glancing up at the stairs that led to the next level of the house; slight creaking and thudding footsteps beating against the floor.

"Hurry hurry he's awake!"

Your stomach turned to knots, looking around hurriedly as your eyes caught the lumbering figure of your lover making his way down the stairs.

"Hurry!"

Your voice was almost silent, a small squeak leaving your lips as you felt a presence behind you, looking around at the amused and tired faces of the staff.

"He's behind me isn't he?"

They nodded, confirming a sigh from you as you hung your head and turned, looking up at him.

"What's this hm?"

"Its your birthday surprise..but you woke up you overgrown lizard!"

An eyebrow raised on his tired face, lips twitching for a cigar as you sighed and sat down, swinging your legs.

"A birthday surprise for grumpy old me hm? How thoughtful.."

He was behind you again, a hand resting against your back as you laid your head against the table.

"I was trying to be nice..but you ruined it.."

"I ruin a lot of things, Y/n, I was just a bit concerned when I didn't wake up to a small, warm body pressed up against me like I usually have every morning.."

"Whatever old man.."

"I love you too."
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You chuckled and shook your head, biting on your lip as a blush rose on your cheeks.

That vase now sat in the bedroom on the nightstand, the card in the drawer, and his present was still able to walk. Hundred percent.

You looked around at the empty place; just you two today, the staff checking with him to be sure they weren't needed today on account of valentines day.

Valentines Day, always loved it. For the candy of course you could care less about the lovey dove couples that couldn't keep their hands off of each other...because Croc and yourself were the exception of course.

You untied the roses from the bouquet, setting the bow aside as you grabbed up the vase full of water and sat each individual flower in.

You hummed quietly, adjusting them slightly as you took up the bow and tied it around the neck of the vase, turning it to the middle of the table. 

"There we go.."

You stood back and examined the centerpiece, humming to yourself in delight as you went to get everything else readied.

You slipped up the stairs quietly and back into the bedroom you went, casting a wary eye over his resting body as a smile rose onto your face. 

So cute.

You glanced at the clock, 9:53, and walked over to his side of the bed.

You gently ran a hand over his shoulder, being careful not to stir him too quickly.

Light sleeper when it came to you.

You brushed a few hairs back from his face, tucking them back behind his ear carefully before pressing a small kiss to his forehead before walking to the wardrobe to change.

You shed your clothes, pulling the outfit on as you looked back at him; his body unmoving as his side rose and fell rhythmically.

You smiled and looked into the floor length mirror, pulling the thin strap of the short, silky nightgown gifted to you on your birthday.

'Knew I'd have a use for it..'

You slipped your fluffy slippers on and went back to crawl on the bed and pressed up against his bare back, running a finger over a few faded lines as he shifted and his back twitched.

"Mm.."

You gently glided your lips against the middle of his back, an arm resting over his side as you worked your way with the grumpy older man.

Eventually you found yourself against his neck, grazing your eyes over his face as you watched his eyes open slowly.

"Mm..mm."

"Good morning..you hungry hmm? I've already went downstairs and gotten your coffee for you just how you like it.."

While you let him mull over your words, your hand felt its way to the back of his neck and gently scratched, a small shiver coming to his body as he let out a small breath.

"Aye..what is this..why so happy this morning...so touchy feely.."

"Well today is a special day, I want to make sure that the man that makes me feel special feels the way he needs to today.."

"Oh shit is it an anniversary."

You sat back on the bed as he stood, walking to the study desk and flipping through the marked up calendar above it.

"It doesn't say anything about today..what is it?"

"Crocodile, its a national holiday.."

"National holidays don't hold any importance in my schedule."

"This one should, it holds an importance to me..."

"And why would that be?"

You sighed and sat back against the bed, grabbing up his pillow and holding it against your chest as you stuffed your face down into it to inhale his musky scent.

Doesn't this man know you love him? Or at least care about him at all?

Of course he does, but sometimes you think it slips his mind and he just sits there wondering why you're still here with him when you could be out somewhere else.

Well, for starters you loved him; obviously.

That could easily be the only explanation, that you loved this tall, mean, grumpy old man.

And it was a major part, but you also just loved the presence of being with him, he made you feel secure..something you hadn't felt in awhile.

"Its important to me because I can show you how much I love you and care about you.."

"You do that everyday...don't you realize hm?"

You looked up as he walked back, sitting on the side of the bed, a tired look in his worn eyes as a small grin stretched his lips.

"I do.."

"Yes you do...you may not realize it sweetheart but you definitely do. I haven't felt any kind of emotion like this in a long while.."

You looked at him, setting the pillow aside as you shuffled forward and rested against his shoulder.

"I know..I just feel like I don't do enough for you, like I want to fill up what you've been missing out on for so long.."

"You're filling it right now, just being near you is good enough for me..I don't have any need for a holiday that tells me I'm allowed to love you, I can decide for myself thanks.."

You smiled slightly as his lips met your cheek, a small chuckle leaving your lips as he wrapped an arm around you.

"So..I got you presents for no reason.."

"Oh no no..I never said that, I always appreciate a good present.."

"Good. Because I already have your breakfast done.."

"Oh..I'm afraid it'll be cold by the time I'll get to it.."

"What..?"

You lifted your head up, looking up at him as he leaned down to capture your lips in a soft kiss, slowly laying you back down against the bed as his hand worked its way up your thigh and side.

"Happy Valentines Day..."