The Town Plaza

Ella

I chuckle and bring him on my lap, "Alrighty then."

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Halee

I take a deep breath and watch them, smiling.

Ian

I smile at Kyle and watch him hug Ella, cuddling up to her.

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Lucian

My gaze flickers to my brother and I smile again, noticing the admiration for her in his eyes. Sighing, I look back down at my hands.

Ella

I smile and let him cuddle up to me, holding Kyle close.

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Halee

I watch them, jealous, before wondering if I'll have any of what they have going on. Swallowing, I shake my head and look at the floor, sighing.

Ian

I smile and rest my chin on the top of Ella's head, sighing.

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Lucian

I sigh and glance around at everyone, noticing something going on with Halee.

Ella

Kyle starts playing with my hair again and I chuckle at him.

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Halee

I swallow and look at them, "Could...Could you not be all cuddly?"

She looks at me, "If you have a problem with it you can leave."

I mock her before standing and heading upstairs.

Ian

I watch Halee leave, wondering what's wrong with what Ella, Kyle, and I are doing, before glancing at Lucian.

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Lucian

I hesitate before standing, rubbing the back of my neck as I head for the door, "I-I'm going to go too... I feel... like I'm kind of imposing."

Ella

I take a deep breath and shake my head, "No...No it's fine. Hales can just be...dramatic at times. You-You're fine."

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Halee

I rent another room and get the key.

Ian

I look at Lucian and pat the spot beside me, apologizing with my eyes.

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Lucian

I hesitate before sitting back down, still feeling weird. W-what do I do then?

Spoiler

Just playing Els for now.

Ella

I take a deep breath and just play with Kyle.

Ian

I study Lucian for a few moments before looking back at Kyle.

"So...." he speaks in a soft voice, looking at Ella, "You aren't his mother? You act like it..."

Ella

I sigh, "No. But he needs someone," I respond.

Ian

Lucian looks at me to explain and I sigh, "His mother is a word I shouldn't say in front of him. She dropped him at my doorstep when I was still in school and didn't want any part of it. So... it's just been be and him."

Ella

I don't say anything and fix Kyle's hair.

Ian

Lucian nods and I sigh, not sure what else to say.

Ella

Kyle plays with my shirt and I sigh, yawning.