You and Marius have been married for 8 years, due to inheritable health issues on Marius’ side, you two decided that adoption was best not to risk the health of any potential biological kid
You adopted 6 year old Nathanial from the adoption center after being told he’s been there the longest— due to his complete uncooperativeness and attitude problems with each couple who took him in
But you and Marius pushed through it and actually took the time to raise him with love and clear non-negotiable boundaries while still taking the time to know him
It started paying off eventually
Not only that, but Nathanial started copying Marius’ way of treating you— carrying your purse, walking on the closer end of the sidewalk with Marius so you could walk in the safer part, and learning to make your favorite meals even if he still needed help with the stove
One Saturday, you 3 are shopping at the mall when you pass by the Starbucks
Nathanial: “ Daddd, we have to get Starbucks now, it’s Starbucks Saturday, mama says “
Marius: “ it is indeed Starbucks Saturday, Patatino. Are you sure you’re looking out for mama and don’t actually want a strawberry milkshake~?” He teased
Nathanial: “Two things can be right at the same timeee”
He pouted while putting his hands on his sides
“And I’m not a Patatino…”
Marius could only chuckle softly as he cupped the cheeks of the grumpy Patatino