The Paths That Tie (Clementine x Violet)

(7)

(Sorry this chapter was a few hours late! Hope the length of it makes up for it! Thank you for the continued support!!)

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"Wise men say, only fools rush in"

The old record machine was working like a charm, which was a suprise given that her parents had gotten it for cheap from a pawn shop. It took some small tweaking from her dad, but it was running smoothly so far. Her mother had a collection of Vinyls passed down from her mother, and one of her favorites to play was "Elvis Presley- Can't help falling in love with you".

"But I can't help, falling in love with you"

It had an array of songs on it, but Clementine's favorite one to listen to was the main track promoted. It gave her an opportunity to listen to her mother's beautiful voice. She wished she could just listen and dance with her like this forever.

"Shall I stay? Would it be a sin?"

Clemetine experienced this lucid dream frequently. She wasn't sure why it was the same everytime, but occasionally she would be able to interact with her parents. This didn't seem to be one of those times, as Clemetine's body moved for her.

"If I can't help, falling in love with you?"

"Clementine baby, are you hungry? I think there's still some muffins left from this morning." Clementine's mom said, as she continued to slow dance with her.

"Like a river flows, surely to the sea."

'No. I just want to enjoy this a moment longer.'

"It's alright! I want to keep dancing!" The adolescent Clemetine said, as she struggled to keep coordination. To which, her mother only laughed.

"Darling so it goes, some things are meant to be."

"Hey now, don't forget about me! I'll die of pneumonia from the cold shoulder you ladies are giving me!" Clementine's father said, clutching his heart dramatically.

'If only he knew how ironic his statement was at the time.' Clementine thought, internally wanting to warn him so greatly.

"Take my hand, take my whole life too"

"Come on daddy!" Clementine yelled, latching onto his hands that were drastically bigger than hers. She then used her other hand to intertwine with her mother's hand. Which lead to the three of them creating a small slow dance circle.

"For I can't help falling in love with you."

The three of them slowly swayed back and forth to the music. The familiar smell of vanilla and a hint of blueberry filled Clementine's senses, and it's warmth embraced her fully. However, she knew it would only last a moment or two longer.

"Like a river flows, surely to the sea."

"Are you...crying? What's wrong honey?" Her father said, before bending down to eye level.

'I guess I did slightly reach through...' Clementine thought, as she felt the warm drips of tears roll down her cheeks.

"Darling so it goes, some things are meant to be."

Clementine began to examine her parent's concerned looks, as her mother had also bent down to check up on her. She only smiled, as she began to wipe away her tears.

"Take my hand, take my whole life too"

She then wrapped her arms as best as she could around the two, sinking her face into her dad's shoulder. The two parents then looked at each other, before they each put a hand on her back.