CHAPTER 27

SONG: YOU AND ME BY LIFEHOUSE

Lily walked up to Frank set in stone, MacGregor instantly wrapping another arm round Rose to help support her. Lily cupped her hands on Franks face as she unwrapped the petal from the cloth and placed it between Frank's stone lips as it faded and dusted off. Lily looked down in disappointment and turned away. "Come on baby let's get you home." Lily wrapped her arms round her daughter kissing her head before walking off.

"Wait Proxima." Rose turned round to see Proxima sat looking up at Frank not showing any signs of moving. Rose walked by herself to Proxima, Proxima hearing Rose behind her turning round to face her as Rosie sat on the floor and petted her gently resting her forehead against Proxima's as the cat nudged her damp nose against Rose's forehead. "I'll miss you girl." Rose sniffled as Proxima whined in response. "I love you. Bye." Rose gave the cat a small wave as she took her mother's hand as she helped her up. Rose don't daring to look back at the cat knowing she'd cry even more. Then as they were further away they heard Proxima making loud noises as if they were out of joy. "Lily? You don't think-" MacGregor wasn't able to finish his sentence before Lily sprinted off as fast as she could to where they previously left Frank.

As MacGregor and Rose came up to where they were previously the6 were met with an image they didn't think of seeing. Lily and Frank kissing. MacGregor moved his hand to cover his niece's eyes as his face scrunched up in disgust. "No need already taken care of." Rose stated gesturing to the fact that she had already covered her eyes. MacGregor and Rose approached them further as they continued kissing until Rose cleared her throat causing them to look in MacGregor's and Rose's direction.

"You're both my world!" MacGregor sniffled before he attempted to wrap his arms round both his sister and Frank, making Frank and Lily chuckle.

"Seriously how am I related to you lot you're so sappy." Rose rolls her eyes.

"Rose get in here already!" Lily grabbed her daughters arm, gently, pulling her in between her and MacGregor.

"Glad to see you're alive kid." Frank chuckled.

"Naw you can never get rid of me 'Frank owes me money'!" Rose smirks as Lily repeatedly pecks her all over her face. "Oh Mum! Cut it out!"

"You're my world Rose Dorothy Houghton." She whispers in Rose ear making tears prick to her eyes. "Wait are you?"

"Pffttt no I've just got some dirt in my eye." Rose's voice shook which didn't help her cover the fact that she was crying or well trying not to cry.

"Wait is Mini Pants crying?!"

"No! I HAVE DIRT IN MY EYES!" Rose defended herself covering her face in her mother's shirt, resting her head on her chest as Lily bought her closer. "Don't ever do that again." Rose mumbles just loud enough for Lily to hear making chuckle.

"You know me Petal I only speak the truth."

Rose wraps her arms round her mother's waist bringing her in as close as possible snuggling further into her chest. "You're my world too Mum. I love you." Rose sniffles.

"I love you more Pumpkin."

"Let's get the hell out of here!" Rose heard her Uncle sigh heavily which painted a watery smile on her face.

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