Tangled Hearts.

~Chapter 42~

~Colby~

~April 21st~

I woke up with the morning light spilling across the room, Raelyn's peaceful face just inches from mine. I smiled, still not quite used to the warmth that filled me every morning we shared.

"Morning, Rae," I whispered, my voice rough with sleep. Raelyn's eyes fluttered open, a soft smile spreading on her li

"Morning baby. How did you sleep?"

"Never better," I said, tucking a strand of hair behind her ear.

"Ready for breakfast with the crew?" She nodded, stretching lazily. "Can't wait."

We got up got dressed partially and were welcomed with the smell of French toast downstairs.

"Look what the cat dragged in." Sam said as he walked over to us tapping my shoulder.

"The girls said that you've been craving French toast." Raelyn got an excited look on her face.

"Oh my gosh thank you guys you didn't have to do all this!" just then, Blake came downstairs and ran up to me and hugged my legs.

"Hey buddy, you want some breakfast?" he nodded excitedly as I picked him up and put him on my hip. We walked into the kitchen and saw all the girls finishing up breakfast.

"Good morning beautiful, I hope you're hungry." Tara said to Raelyn as she flipped the last piece of toast then put it onto a plate.

"Starving." Raelyn said as I sat Blake in the barstool and sat next to her. I came beside her and wrapped my arm around her shoulders as she leaned into my embrace.

"Breakfast is served," Kat said passing Blake a plate of cut up French toast and a sippy cup with milk.

"Thanks kitty!" she gave him a bright smile.

"No problem, you eat up now buddy!" The girls gave Raelyn and I a plate to share with two cups of orange juice.

"Thank you, so much, you guys really didn't have to do all of this." Raelyn said sweetly.

"It's no problem". Devyn said as she came over to us.

"So, Rae," Katrina and Tara joined Devyn. "We were thinking about going to the grove today. you know... to go shopping for little bean." Tara said with a smile.

"I would love to, the grove is so fun! Every time we go, we all have the best time!" Raelyn beamed.

"I know, we could get bean so many cute little outfits!" Tara added.

My expression shifted, a hint of concern in my eyes. "Are you sure it's a good idea? I mean, with everything going on..."

Raelyn reached out, her hand finding mine. "I'll be fine, Colby. The girls know the place well, and we won't be long. Right girls?" they all nodded.

"We won't lose sight of her Colby, you can count on us." Devyn said holding up her right hand.

"You can even come with us if you want." Raelyn said looking at me.

I sighed sadly. "I wish I could come baby, but I am swamped with pack work today, and on top of some school stuff the I have to finish or else Mr. Reynolds is going to skin me alive." I said, frustratedly.

"Don't worry about it, trust me I know the feeling." Raelyn reassured me.

Just then Jake and Corey appeared from the living room, "I can come too, I can keep a close eye on them," Raelyn rolled her eyes and chuckled.

"Jake, I love you brother, but you don't need to baby sit us. We'll be fine." She spoke.

"Don't you have pack work you need to work on today?" Corey asked as jake shook his head.