TO BE LOVED

Kyle is snapped back to reality by a knock on the door. His daughter was asleep in his arms and he didn't want to disturb her sleep so he settled her in his arms before moving to the door. A man stood there with a small smile and a basket of what looked like pastries. He wore a navy blue shirt and matching dress pants, tan skin that was inked from his elbow to somewhere in there. He also has curly black hair and piercing blue eyes. "Hey there, I moved in a week ago but I haven't had time to greet my fellow building-mate. I'm Lucas Mattias" The man spoke softly with a smile. Kyle smiled back "Kyle Mc'smith. Thanks for coming by". Lucas shook his head a little "No problem. Your daughter? She's cute and looks so much like you". At that moment, Kayla blinked awake "Papa?" Kyle nuzzles her hair "I'm here Princess". She rubbed her eyes before glancing at Lucas "Who are you?" Lucas chuckled at her cuteness "I'm Lucas and I'm your new neighbor". Her eyes widened "Papa, we have a new neighbor". Kyle smiled "Yes we do sweetheart ". Lucas smiled wider "Can I come in?" Kyle flushed from embarrassment "Where are my manners? Yeah, sorry. Come on in. The place is a bit messy though". Lucas shut the door behind him and glanced around. It was just like his flat but it looked more lived in. The usual white wall was painted cream with brown hand prints of father and child scattered everywhere. There was a huge mat on the floor where the centre table was meant to be. Blankets of all colours, a huge teddy and an empty popcorn bowl laid around the mat. Lucas smiled faintly "How I wish my place was like this. Your flat looked so lived in, it's like a new world". Kyle chuckled "Thanks". Lucas shrugged "I brought pastries. Today was my day off so I decided to bake. Can we get plates?" Kyle nodded and brought over light ceramic plates. When Lucas dropped a muffin on it, Kayla grabbed it and took a big bite. "Kay, what have I told you about that?" Kyle frowned. Kayla swallowed and dropped the muffin "That I shouldn't do it?" Kyle nodded "Now, what do you say?" Kayla turned to Lucas "I'm sorry for not asking". Lucas ruffled her hair "It's okay. You can have all the Muffins, your dad and I will take the baguettes". Kayla bounced to Kyle "Papa! Lucas said I could take all the Muffins". Kyle smiled at her "And what do you say to Lucas?" She turned to him "Thank you Lucas". He smiled "No worries". Kyle showed a similar smile "Thanks". Lucas shrugged "No biggie".