I WOKE WITH a start. I was laying in my bed, sweating. I had forgotten to set the timer for heat last night.
I set my feet on the hardwood, and walked out to the hallway where the thermostat was. I heard giggling downstairs, specifically Sterling's laughter, which I hadn't heard in forever.
I walked down the marble staircase, and what I saw made me stop in place at the last stair.
Sterling was playing corn hole in the living room with Elias.
Elias. I was his sister, and he wouldn't even make the effort to get out of bed anymore.
I sat down on the cold stair, trying to collect myself. Sterling, my ten year old, sweet brother was back.
"Hey Astrid! How'd you sleep?" Sterling yelled, so cheerfully I stopped breathing.
I broke down on the stairs. True, honest, sobbing. Both of them ran over to me.
"Ava, what's wrong?" Elias whispered, hugging me.
I looked up at him, meeting his emerald eyes, and blinked out the tears fogging my vision.
"Thank you,"
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Y'all don't even know how good Astrid (Megan Fox) looks with her hair tied back. Just imagine it. Oh yeah. Dream about that.
xoxo charliestamos
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a dive into the unknown
Nouvellesin a world where everyone's out for themselves, they only had each other. no matter what. ⚠️really short chapters and few ones, but trust me, this book is worth it.
