"We're home~"
The sweet voice was like an angel's psalm, pulling him from the dream world and back to the real one. Even without looking at the clock in the corner of his vision, he could tell it was four past noon, the time when life returns to his home.
"Daddy! Are you awake!!!"
Pretending to still be asleep, he heard the patter of small footsteps heading in his direction. Light filled the room a moment later, and an angel stepped in, her smile illuminating the room.
"Daddy!"
Leaping onto the bed, she tackled him with every inch of her tiny body.
"Daddy! Wake up! Wake up!" She called in her high-pitched voice, patting his face repeatedly. "You're going to be late!"
He pretended not to notice for a moment, letting her attempt to continue. After some time, the child stopped, and a confused look took over her face.
"Daddy?"
Hearing the worry in her voice, Nate tore his eyes open and lunged.
"Arrr!"
"Eeeeep!"
