Audrey

"And that's the story of how your mother and I met." Percy finished. Their oldest daughter clapped like she'd heard it for the first time, or like it was the most amazing story in the world. Audrey had to admit, it was one of the greater stories she had ever heard. It wasn't your typical love story, but it was their story, and it was a good one.

"That's my favorite bed time story ever, daddy."

"Mine too." he answered.

"Can I hear it again?"

"You've heard it a thousand times already, and it's time for bed. Maybe next time you can tell it to me?"

"No!" she whined, "No one tells it good as you, not even mommy."

"Hey now, I think I do a pretty good job when I tell it." she defended as she made her presence known and walked into the room. "I mean, I am the lead girl in the story."

"You do a reputable job, mommy." Molly replied, making them both laugh.

"Reputable? That's a pretty big word for a six year old." Percy said.

"Aunt Hermione says it's a big girl word and I'm a big girl."

"Yes you are," Audrey said before kissing her on the forehead. "You're a big girl whose bedtime was an hour and a half ago."

"That's not my fault; Daddy tells his story very slowly."

"I know and you're both going to be very sorry if you don't go to sleep soon. Don't get mad at me when I'm waking you up in the morning either."

"Ok ok," she said with a dramatic sigh, "I'll try and go to sleep."

"Only try?" Percy asked.

"It's the least I can do. But it might help if I knew I was waking up to blueberry waffles in the morning." She answered, pulling that same, pathetic look Audrey gave when she was about to get her way. "Please?" Audrey made sure to answer first. If it wasn't for her intervening when Molly asked for something they would have a million toys and animals and Molly would probably have no teeth from all the candy she always asked for.

"Sorry sweetie, we don't have any blueberries. You'll have to do without."

"Daddy?" she asked with her bottom lip quivering. Audrey couldn't help but roll her eyes. Percy was putty in Molly's hands and everyone knew it.

"I'm sure we can pick some up in the morning, but only if you go to sleep." He compromised. Molly giggled happily and threw her arms around her dad before getting under the covers quickly. Of course she goes to sleep when he promises her something; now she'd have to get up and make waffles in the morning.

"Goodnight Daddy, good night mommy. Will you say goodnight to Lucy for me?"

"Of course. Goodnight Molly." Audrey said as she kissed her forehead.

"Goodnight princess." Percy said as he tucked her in. Audrey's heart swelled with joy when she saw how much Percy loved their daughter. She couldn't believe she had lucked out, and married such a loyal husband and caring father. They had been through a lot, but it had all worked out perfectly. She had everything that she'd always wanted, even when she didn't know what to ask for. Audrey used to think she didn't need one of those fancy love stories like her mom and dad, but what we need and what we want have a funny way of never adding up just right.

Percy

"We should check on Lucy before we go to bed." Percy suggested.

"She's fine Perce, if she was up we would have heard on the monitor."

"I know, let's check anyway." Percy could admit that he simply loved spending time with his youngest daughter. She was only a few months old, and didn't talk or anything, but he'd have conversations with her for hours and hours. She was a great listener, he thought to himself. Audrey opened the door to Lucy's room and as she had said, the little girl was sleeping soundly. "She's still so tiny." Percy whispered.

"She's perfect. Now we have two, perfect, amazing little girls." Audrey said proudly. Percy couldn't help but smile at the sound of that, as he remembered a conversation they'd had a few years ago the night before their wedding.

"You know, someone once told me that we were going to have a house full of little boys so as to not allow your Princess title to be taken?"

"Oh yeah?" she asked sarcastically, "Boy, was she wrong."

"I just can't imagine us with boys. Or anyone that wasn't our Molly and Lucy."

"I know what you mean. Plus, I don't mind having two little princesses. Molly is a Princess for sure and Lucy will be as well, just like I was. It runs in the family."

"And you're ok with giving up your crown?" he teased.

"Are you kidding? I'm the Queen now, my crown is even bigger."

"Ah, that's why your head has gotten so big. It all makes sense now." He said as he ruffled her hair. "Hey, does that mean I'm a King?"

"Yes it does, and that means you've got the biggest head of all. Maybe we should all dress up and have a portrait done?"

"Yeah, or maybe that could never ever happen. Ever." He said quickly.

"Never say never babe." She said. He groaned at the thought, knowing that if Audrey wanted some huge gaudy portrait of them there would probably be one hanging from the wall of their house next week. Same as it was when Molly asked for blueberry waffles or ponies, or Lucy wanted to be held through the night. Audrey called him a softie, and he did fear spoiling his children (and wife), but there was nothing he wouldn't do for his family. "Are you going to stay with our daughter tonight or come to bed?"

"Bed. Definitely."

"Well let's go Daddy-O; you have an early day tomorrow."

"Hey Audrey?"

"Yeah?"

"Thank you for everything. These last few years with you have been the best of my life. I feel like there's no way I'll ever be able to thank you enough for the way you've saved me."

"It was my pleasure." She said as she kissed him soundly. She pulled away ay too soon and laughed at his attempt at making Molly and Audrey's pouting face. "Don't give me that look, you need to go to bed."

"That's exactly what I intend to do." He said as he scooped her up and carried her to their bed. If you had asked Percy if he'd be living this life 10 years ago he would have laughed in your face; now he couldn't imagine his life any other way. Percy used to think he didn't need some dramatic love story like his parents, but what we want and what we need have a funny way of never adding up just right.

"Hey, Percy?"

"Yes, love?"

"Don't forget to go to the store in the morning. You have to get blueberries."

-The End-

There you have it! This was so much fun to write because it's one of those couples that we don't know much about. Thank you to everyone that reviewed, alerted, and favorited. I swear those things kept me writing on days when I couldn't think of anything to write. Look for more stories soon, or check out some of my others. I'm always interested in reading a good so if you have one or know of any, let me know! Again, thanks so much for sticking with me, hope everyone has a great summer!

-Jazz