I stared out the window to see an albino and tangerine jump roping. My mom wasn't in the apartment, so I went outside and introduced myself.
"Hi, I'm Ray. You guys must be new. My mom owns the building, so I should know."
"Hi! I'm Emma, and that's Norman! He doesn't talk too much."
"Hi..." he said nervously. I waved at him and started turning the rope while Emma jumped.
☆8 Years Later...☆
"RAY?!!?" I heard someone shout. I turned to see my childhood best friend, here, in the same building.
"You remembered?"
"Of course!"
"Ray!" Norman hugged me. Emma saw a friend of her's in another room, so me and Norman just caught up. He was 21, and he and Emma dated briefly. We both leaned closer unconsciously, until our lips met.
☆3 Years Later...☆
"Come on Ray!" I heard my s/o yell. I squeezed his hand tightly until we heard crying. I leaned into my pillow and relaxed. Then I felt a sharp pain and burning. I sat up and used all my strength until we heard a pop and crying. I leaned back once more, glad the pain was over. A little girl with black roots and white ends came in.
"Papa!! Are Nora and Noah here?!"
"Yes they are Ryan." Norman answered while smiling. She smiled back and hugged us. They brought in the babies and we all fell into a group hug. I let the twins eat while Norman was entertaining Ryan. Nora and Noah were now Grace's.
☆4 Years Later...☆
We were sitting inside while our kids played outside. I got deja vu to 15 years ago... the three of us out there. Norman hugged me from behind and I sighed out of relief.
We were a family.
