Mount Olympus [6]

Riley

They say they want to come over and hang up before I can argue. I swallow and look at Gray, "They're coming."

Grayson

I look at Mariah, "Oh gods..."

Riley

I nod, "Yeah..." And then there's a knock at the door.

Grayson

I scoop Mariah up in my arms and look at Riley, "They like you. You should probably answer."

Riley

I nod, standing and opening the door.

Grayson

I tuck Mariah's wings in, doing the same with mine, and take a deep breath.

Riley

My parents stand there and I wait for them to speak.

Grayson

I hesitate before going to stand behind Riley, Mariah in my arms. Her father studies the two of us, paling.

"Please tell me you're just babysitting for the neighbors," he mutters, looking back at Riley.

Mariah's wings pop out and I study her father, watching his eyes grow dim.

Riley

I swallow and take Mariah in my arms, "She's ours," I say confidently.

Grayson

I wrap my arms around Riley from behind and wait for their reactions.

Riley

My mom just stares at us, blinking before pinching the bridge of her nose and looking at dad.

Grayson

Her father looks like he's seen a ghost for a moment, bringing a hand to his stomach as if he'd been punched. When he composes himself, he looks back at his daughter, "H-you didn't... why didn't you tell us?"

Riley

"'Cause I knew you'd do that," I tell him.

Grayson

"Do what?" her father asks.

Riley

"Be p*ssed off," I tell him, Mariah pulling on a lock of my hair, hers tied back in a little pink bow.