One and the Same

24

-'So, how do you feel like your first day was?', Lopez asked Maria while they got ready for bed, -'I think it went well, as good as it could, I mean', the boy nodded and took off his shirt, -'Did you called your mom?', 'Yeah she was at a dinner date so I didnt wanna say too much', -'Thats great', Maria paused and stared at the wall for a second, -'I feel so loved here....like everyone has time for me, you know?', Lopez frowned, -'And it's different back at home?', the girl nodded, -'Sometimes I just feel alone, you know? I think thats why I go to so many parties, just to...feel that I have people around me. Mom's always busy and Lukas is too, it's just nice having a cozy, not rushed, warm family dinner', Lopez didnt really know what to say, -'Gee, I never thought you'd feel like mthat...', -'Yeah...anyway. We should sleep, they're taking us to the lake tomorrow', Lopez was amazed of how fast she could brush off he issues and just sleep. Or maybe she just went to bed with them and never told anyone anything.

Lopez watched Maria give her sister Sarah a piggyback into the lake. He tried not to get a hard on when he saw her tiny waist and full ass bounce away, -'Hide that or dad will think you're a creep' Robin said as he handed him a cold beer, -'Uhm...we're sixteen, we-', -'Oh come on. There ain't no cops out there...', -'So you guys come here a lot right?' Lopez asked, -'Yeah every god damn weekend. I wish i could trade places with Maria sometimes, I'm sure L A is-', -'LA is not like the movies Robin. It's trash with nice houses in it...', Robin nodded, -'So how did you meet my sister?', -'Been at the same school since seventh grade...been best friends since eight grade so we know each other quite well', the blonde guy sighed and sipped his beer, -'Anyway...I'm going for a swim and supervise Phil by the shore afterwards' he left, and Lopez watched him approach his small brother and bring him into the water.

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-'Here' Crysta gave Maria a mug of hot chocolate with marshmallows on it, the girl smiled wide while her trembles eased up as the warm liquid made its way down her throat, -'I had such a great time today' she said aloud, stroking her sister Annie's hair, -'You guys really make me feel like a family', Angelo smiled wide and embraced his eldest daughter, -'You are family baby, of course', Maria's eyes watered, she never felt so safe and loved, -'I love you all. I know it's only been two days but I really do love you, you're all I've ever dreamed of', Haven pouted, -'Awww dont cry big sis! It's time for dessert! Its supposed to be a happy time', Maria chuckled and hugged her too, -'These are happy tears baby. Just happy tears here'.