Forever and Always

A Friday full of surprises

I sit on the plush couch in Piper's living room, surrounded by a sea of bright pillows and laughter. The sunlight pours in through the big bay windows, casting a warm glow over my friends. The smell of freshly baked cookies wafts in from the kitchen, where Katie is determined to get the perfect batch ready for us. It's almost like a small oasis of friendship here, cocooned from the outside world. With Piper pregnant, everything feels different and light at the same time, like the anticipation of a grand adventure about to unfold.

Piper, with her radiant smile and occasional bouts of pregnancy cravings, keeps us all entertained as she shares her peculiar food combinations. I can't help but laugh when she enthusiastically describes her latest obsession: pickles and peanut butter. The thought alone is enough to make me scrunch my nose, but the joy on her face is infectious.

Calypso, sitting cross-legged on the floor, flips through a stack of baby names she gathered. "What about 'Skylar'? Or 'Luna'?" she suggests, her voice playful but genuinely invested in Piper's future little one. "I mean, it's got a nice ring to it, don't you think?"

"Not bad, but I still think you should go for something really unique," Y/n Agreste chimes in, her eyebrows wiggling in mock seriousness. "Like 'Astrophia' or 'Fierce Pretzel'—I somehow think those would make a statement!"

Everyone bursts out laughing, and even Piper joins in, clutching her belly like it holds the universe inside. I can't help but feel happiness swell in my chest; moments like these remind me of the bond we share, how we lean on each other through everything.

Just as the laughter peaks, Miranda walks in with a slightly nervous expression. She's been looking a little pensive all day, and for a moment, I wonder if she's just hungry like the rest of us. The room quiets down, and all eyes turn to her, curiosity piqued.

"I... uh," she starts, her fingers fidgeting with the hem of her shirt. "I have something to tell you guys." There's a seriousness in her tone that causes all of us to lean forward a bit, the mood shifting like a sudden breeze through the warm sunlight.

"Is it about the cookies?" Alya Lahiffe jokes, her playful spirit refusing to be dimmed.

"No," Miranda replies, a smile creeping onto her face despite the tension. "I'm pregnant."

An electrifying silence envelops the room. It takes a moment for the announcement to settle in, and then suddenly, chaos reigns.

"What?!" Calypso exclaims, her face lighting up like a firework. "Oh my gods, Miranda! That's amazing!"

I can't help but jump up, my heart racing with excitement. "Are you serious? How far along are you?" I rush to her side, clasping her hands in mine, my mind racing with questions and ideas.

The warmth of her face lights up, and she nods, her laughter now mingling with happy tears. "I found out just last week. I didn't know how to tell you all."

Piper claps her hands, utterly thrilled. "This is incredible! It's like a race to see who can be the most pregnant!"

Y/n jumps up and starts a celebratory dance. "Two pregnant best friends! This is like our very own reality show!"

The laughter is back, booming and reverberating off the walls, and I feel an overwhelming sense of joy. The room has shifted—two of us will have new adventures ahead, new life experiences to navigate together. I can't help but think how these moments will carry us into our futures, knitting our lives together like a tapestry.

As we plan for baby showers and nursery themes, I glance around at my friends—Piper gleaming with anticipation, Miranda glowing with surprise. My heart swells with gratitude; these girls are my family, the sisters I chose for myself.

Tonight, we don't just celebrate new beginnings; we celebrate the bond between us, one that only grows with every surprise life throws our way. I lean back on the couch, looking around at the laughter, love, and the promise of countless adventures yet to come, and I know everything is about to change—but that's exactly what makes it beautiful.