Requested by Chelzy_21

Here we go with another GusLey chapter. Looking at much GusLeys I can find in Wattpad, maybe ir's almost safe to say that a GusLey each day keeps the doctor away XD.

Anyway, instead of Romantic Fluffs, I'm more into Family fluffs so don't be surprised if I made many of my favorite ships sail through marriage and family life.

I hope this chapter didn't suck too bad.

Here's the chapter!

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"Hey, Gusion, can I ask you something?"

A magenta-haired lady had just come home from some grocery shopping, proven by her carrying plastics of fresh ingredients, in which Gusion helped as soon as she entered the house.

It took a few seconds for Gusion to realize he was being asked, so he answered while both are putting the groceries in the kitchen.

"Sure, babe, what do you want to ask?" Gusion replied with his usual sneer.

Lesley's face didn't seem too bright, like she was really concerned about something. Gusion noticed this pretty quickly.

Well, the two had married for quite long enough for this kind of realization.

"It won't be long before Thanksgiving arrived, no?" Lesley asked.

"Oh, sure. We might be meeting your family again and have a party. Those times are really fun."

"You can say that again." Lesley smiled at Gusion's response, because what he said is definitely true.

Those times are really fun, Thanksgiving with the Vance family, they would enjoy it really much.

However, this is what concerned Lesley. Even since before they are married, they had already done this before, but it was always only with the Vance family.

Yeah, only with Lesley's family.

But without Gusion's.

This had been a concern from Lesley. She knew about Stine family thanks to Gusion introduced her directly, and from what she could tell, they were quite a nice, happy family.

But why did Gusion treated them like this?

"However, Gus, I really am curious. Why didn't you invite the Stine Family as well? I haven't seen your parents again for quite long."

The smirk in Gusion's face suddenly faded.

"S...Sorry, I didn't mean to..."

"Nah, it's fine, I just can't, they always have their own Thanksgiving party themselves, I was actually invited but I turned them down. They won't be sad if I didn't come, anyway."

This shocked the magenta-haired sniper. Wouldn't his family be sad if one of their members can't come? Wasn't the Stine family a happy one?

Or is there something else?

"They would be sad! You have to come, even just for a while! They might probably miss you!"

Gusion frowned. "They are happy without me, I'm not really a part of them, anyway."

Another shock run inside Lesley. "How could you say that? Explain to me, Gus!"

Gusion then took a seat, since they have finished rearranging the stuffs they bought. Lesley sat beside him, close.

"Maybe it's useless for me to keep it from you anymore." Gusion said, then huffed, before darting his eyes to his wife's.

"I'm not actually a Stine, they adopted me."

"Eh?" Lesley can't believe what she had heard. "A...Adopted?"

"My real name is actually Gusion Paxley, from the Paxley family, does this ring a bell to you?"

"Paxley?" Lesley's mind was triggered hearing the name. "Didn't most of the people knew that family? The one known for their magic and tradition?"

"Yeah, that Paxley." Gusion answered.

"No wonder your magic was a strong one." Lesley said. "But aren't the Paxleys admire pure magic and dislikes swordsmanship."

That sentence of course struck deep inside Gusion. He didn't want to bring up his past, but he can't hide it from his wife, either. So he actually had no choice but to endure the pain.

"That's the reason why I was taken into the Stine family."

Gusion began explaining:

"They did admire the power of magic, and disliked swordsmanship, but this actually was a waste, since actually it can be combined together in a perfect combination of might and magic." Gusion stated his trademark line.

"I was the one to combine it together, and decided to use it in my test. I ultimately overpowered my opponent using this technique, and my skills were recognized. Some were proud of me because of this. But of course, you know my family's reaction."

"Let me guess, they were enraged because of this?" Lesley asked.

"They went as far as giving me two options, to abandon my technique or to be banished from my family. Both of them is a hard choice for me, you know?"

Lesley's face formed a concerned one, even after years of their marriage, Lesley never knew about her husband's true past.

"Then, judging from your techniques now, you chose to be banished?"

"Yes, I am." Gusion said quietly, indirectly slicing up Lesley's heart with agitation and concern. "But, not very long after that, I was adopted by the Stine family, which were actually close to the Paxleys since their elders befriended each other. Only, the Stines never cared about magic traditions, and accepted me as one of them. And that's when my name became Gusion Stine, until now."

Gusion's face was still clouded by something, quite weird for a cheerful and romantically active man like him. This really saddened Lesley a lot.

"This is too much to take in, I shouldn't bring it up in the first place. I'm really sorry, Gusion."

"It's okay, babe. At least you're not angry, right?" Gusion's face began to lighten up.

"How can I be angry after hearing that? You suffered that much that it would be inconceivable for me to get angry." Lesley exclaimed, holding back her tears.

"Then I'm glad." Gusion smiled again, all his weights lifted off. He then wiped the leaking tears from the sniper and enveloped her in a hug. Lesley accepted it, before parting.

"Still, that doesn't mean we can't have a party with them, right? You can go back to your home, and I can meet your parents again, probably introducing our daughter to them." Lesley suggested.

Gusion's mind quickly played the scene. His parents' reaction of seeing their granddaughter, talking together with Lesley, etc. It might be a wonderful idea.

"But wouldn't they have..."

"Thanksgiving was still a week or two away, they probably haven't planned that far. We can just tell them that we'll celebrate with them."

Gusion's expression told her that he might agree with the idea.

"But, how about your family?"

"Why ask? They of course will join us!"

Gusion's head might be spinning right now, imagining how big the party will be and how much is the budget for it.

"I know what you're thinking. You don't have to worry about the budget. Apparently Harley's and Nana's last performance had skyrocketed their income, and he had given us some money from that too."

"Ah, I see." Gusion huffed, before enveloping Lesley in a tight hug again, and this time also kissed her.

"W...What was that for?"

"Nothing, I just can't thank you enough." Gusion said. "You really understand me, maybe if it was another person, she won't be this concerned. I'm glad to have you in my life."

Lesley can't help but to blush.

"That's quite cheesy for you, Gus." Lesley said. "But, you're welcome!"

And there you go, Chelzy_21 ! I don't know if you are satisfied with this, I'm really sorry if you don't.

Again guys, I announced to you all that I'm now open to requests, just look at the Miya/Estes chapter on the lower part for the rules. Though don't expect too much for this lazy, busy and sucky author.

Thank you and see you soon!

Kage