 ~ Mrs. Steve Harrington ~ It be like that sometimes.
Jude rather thought his parents enjoyed their alone time when their kiddos were away. He said nothing of the sort to Keigh though - why would he want to corrupt her innocent mind? “Should we make that a goal then? Finding them the perfect cruppy?” Merlin! He was going to have to stretch himself thin this summer! But like he said… “Anything for you! We’ll watch all the movies you want.” Yes, even the most girliest ones Keigh might choose. “I think you were great! Rea’s clearly rubbing off on you. Just don’t run around yelling at the top of your lungs, please.” The boy sighed in amusement. “That, little sister, is something I refuse to confirm or deny.” And he laughed, enough for the both of them.
“Jasper! Hi!” The third year should have no qualms about interrupting them. Hufflepuff was a huge family itself, right? “That’s what we’re figuring out right now. Like Lil said, you’re always welcome to join us at some point.’’ The more, the merrier after all!
“Has Reagan been teaching YOU how to improve those puppy eyes?” Jude asked, eyeing Lil with an increased feeling of being impressed. He didn’t see why they couldn’t visit each other though. Afterall, he was always up for time with any family member. But he needn’t worry. Jude chuckled and reached out to put an arm around his baby sister. “Of course, we can go! As long as Lil, Lia and Elias visit us at some point.” The boy felt as though he were negotiating. “So it’s settled then! Happy, Lil? We can visit the ocean as much as you like.”
Jude smirked. It wasn't something he did often but this concerned Lil. Merlin knows how much he wished he were sitting next to her so that he could elbow her in her side like she did to him whenever Evan was around. “Why wouldn’t we want you around? Did SOMEONE'S appearance make your brain go suddenly mellow?’’ he asked innocently. Arcades, ice creams, oceans, dances, trips to families, a visit from his best friend… this was going to be quite the summer!
His eyebrows went up. “Need some help there, Lil? I mean, we won’t want you to be stuck inadvertently winking at anyone throughout the entire feast…” Jude did his utmost to hold back the laughter he so wanted to let go of. |