Tangled Hearts.

~Chapter 52~

~Raelyn~

~July 4th~

It's been another month and a half and things have been going great, Bean is doing good and growing very fast. Having Isa living here has been a huge blessing. Meeting Colby's family was definitely a memory for the books, it's something that I will forever cherish.

We've been planning to have a get together for the 4th of July, just a kickback with our group. As the first light streamed through the bedroom window, I was already stirring, a gentle ache in my back a small reminder of the new life we were soon to welcome.

Beside me, Colby was still lost in dreams, his breaths deep and even. With a tender smile, I reached out and playfully poked his cheek.

"Wake up, sleepyhead," she whispered, my voice tinged with excitement for the day ahead.

"Mm... five more minutes," Colby mumbled, his words slurred by sleep.

"Not today," I chuckled. "It's Fourth of July. We've got a day full of fun ahead of us."

With a sigh that spoke of a love as deep as the ocean, Colby turned to face me, his eyes fluttering open. He smiled, that warm, familiar curve of his lips that always made my heart skip a beat.

"Good morning, beautiful" he said, his voice still thick with sleep, and leaned in for a sweet kiss.

"Hey baby," Together, we got dressed in our festive red, white, and blue attire, ready to celebrate the day of independence.

Hand in hand, we made our way downstairs, drawn by the irresistible aroma wafting from the kitchen.

"Isa, that smells amazing," I said to Isa, who was skillfully whipping up eggs benedict and stirring a pan of breakfast casserole

Isa turned with a grin. "Happy Fourth, you two! Have a seat, breakfast is almost ready." The Trap House gang was already gathered around the bar, laughter and chatter filling the air.

Colby pulled out a chair for me, placing a gentle kiss on my forehead before sitting next to me. As Isa served up the food, the delicious plates made their way to me, and I couldn't help but feel a swell of gratitude for this moment, these friends, this life.

"Are we gonna pop fireworks later tonight?" Colby asked, his eyes twinkling with anticipation. I nodded, my smile as bright as the sparklers they'd light later.

"Absolutely. Poolside fireworks to end a perfect day." I looked Colby's way sternly.

"But remember, you set the house on fire, I set YOU on fire." I said as Colby shouted, "Yes!" as we all laughed.

The other girls piled in and took their seat while the guys stood next to the bar.

"Morning guys!" I shouted to them. "Hey Rae, hey Colby!" Sam shouted as he came over to hug us both.

"Hey, what's up brother?" I said as he hugged me from the side. Jake and Corey came up and hugged us soon after.

"Who's ready for a fun pool day?! Jake asked.

"You guys are going down in the pool!" Corey said cockily.

"We'll see about that!" Blake rolled in holding his little blanket and stuffed animal porg to his chest. He had his bb8 following closely behind him. I looked over as I saw him yawn.

"Hey sweet boy! Good morning to you too bb8!" Tara said as she walked over and picked him up.

"Hi Aunt Tata." the droid beeped happily as he rolled over to us.

He had cute nicknames for all the room mates, Kat was kitty, Isa was auntie Isa, Tara was tata, Sam was Sammy, Corey was Coco, Devyn auntie D, and Jake was uncle Jaco.