Of Paper Girls And Puppeteers (Book 3)

Don't Forget To Breathe

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"She did WHAT?" I exclaim, jumping up from my chair.
"Easy there feisty," Miles sighs, pulling me back and into his lap.
"No! Let go of me Miles!" I demand. Miles sighs again and tightens his grip.
"Carly, stop squirming around or you're not going to like the results," Miles says tightly.
"Not the time Miles!" I retort.
"Let's just take a deep breath," V tells me.
"I told you she would do this," Beckett whispers to her. I glare at him and V chooses to ignore his comment, waving him off.
"We already talked to Durani and set things straight, now it's just a matter of how he decides to let things pan out," V says. I let out a huff and cross my arms.
"Fine. What's happening with Helsweel right now then?" I ask, still miffed.
"Nothing is happening right now. She's still allowed to teach, she has a freshman class right now," Beckett tell me with a shrug.
"So that's it? We're not going to do anything else?" I ask incredulously.
"C, chill. We just got out of funishment, let's not push it," V says. I sigh. She's right. As usual.
"Okay, let's change the subject. Preferably to something good for a change? I feel like this semester has been a wreck," V says.
"We haven't heard anything new about Miles' music video," Beckett suggests. I perk up instantly at the mention of the video. So does Miles.
"Well, it was Bianca's idea, so it's going to be a double story line, like Jax said, but instead of just Beckett and V dancing, C, you'll be a dancer too. And I guess it'll kind of be like, a Romeo and Juliette vibe kind of thing? I don't know, it sounded a lot better when Bianca explained it," Miles tells us.
"That sounds cute! You and C are gonna be so adorable!" V says with a grin. I feel my cheeks heating up and look over to see Miles is bright red too.
"Aww, look, our children are embarrassed!" Beckett teases.
"Daddy?" Miles retorts. Beckett sticks his tongue out with a glare and I snort.
"V would know," I laugh. V looks at me, scandalized.
"Way to throw me to the wolves! I didn't even say anything!" She complains.
"Just trying to include everyone," I reply with a large grin.
"Oh wow, okay then. I see how it is," V fake pouts.
"Sometimes it just be like that," Miles jokes.
"Bro-" Beckett says, raising an eyebrow at Miles. He shrugs.
"I saw a chance and took it," he replies.
"Hey guys, ya know what we haven't done in forever? Beckett just reminded me of it actually," V says suddenly.
"What is it?" I ask.
"I really want ice cream. Like. Now," she states. I grin.
"Is there ever a bad time to have ice cream?" I ask. Miles looks out the window disdainfully.
"It's raining outside," he states.
"Exactly! We'll be inside! It's perfect!" I exclaim. V smiles contentedly.
"I don't think I've told you guys, but I missed this," V says, leaning against Beckett.
"Well of course you missed us! We're delightful!" Miles scoffs teasingly as he helps me up.
"I'm being serious!" V replies.
"Ya know what I missed?" Beckett asks, an evil glint in his eye.
"I'm not sure I want to know," I respond dryly. He reaches his arm out rubbing my head with 'affection'.
"Beckett! Really? The hair? Again?" I groan. Beckett and V snicker and I glare at Miles who's trying hard not to laugh.
"Sorry," he says with an unconvincing smile. I sigh in defeat.
"No you're not. Let's go get ice cream," I tell them, shaking my head with a smile.

Word Count: 622

AN
Sorry the chapter is kind of a filler, but I'd like you all to know that, contrary to popular belief, I am not in fact, dead:)