teenagers! + five hargreeves (DISCONTINUED)

SURGE; THREE

[WE ONLY SEE EACH OTHER AT WEDDINGS AND FUNERALS]

FIVE GAZED at the painting in front of him, Vanya stood next to him and Rory tried not to fall asleep on the couch.

"Nice to know dad didn't forget me." He stated, glancing down at Vanya before turning on his heel to sit beside Rory. The girl immediately wrapped her arms around him, then went back to her nap.

"Read your book by the way..." Five paused to make sure he wasn't talking too loud, "Read it in the library that was still standing."

"It was good, All things considered."

Vanya hated talking about her book. It was her own fault that she decided to write and publish it out of pettiness. Her family loved to remind her what a mistake she made.

"Pretty ballsy. Giving up the family secrets."

Rory stirred and opened her eyes, "Vanya already feels bad enough..." It was barely audible so Five ignored her and continued the conversation.

"Sure that went over well." Five picked the girl off of him, standing up to look face his sister.

Vanya's heart ached a bit at the mention. "They hate me."

He rolled his eyes, "There are worse things that can happen."

"Like what happened to Ben?" Rory, who was half asleep, was now upright in her seat with wide eyes at the mention of Ben. Nobody had spoken of what happened since well. It happened. The accident was just something the home family ignored.

"Was it bad?" Five pressed on, after all he was gone when it happened.

Vanya ignored the question, not wanting to speak about it any longer. Allison then walked in, Umbrella in hand. "You guys ready? we're gonna um... Start the memorial now."

The moment Rory had been dreading all day was here. Even though chaos had ensued earlier, this had to be worse. Seeing her family in such a depressive state wasn't something she could enjoy.

Five helped her off the couch and gave her a knowing look before casually reaching down and linking their pinkys.

Outside, the rain was absolutely drenching everything in sight, It only added to the somber mood surrounding the day. The family stood in a circle outside, Rory was stuck between Vanya and Five.

"Did something happen?" Her Mom spoke up with a sickeningly sweet tone. Her Mother, She forgot about her Mom... With all the events played out she forgot to even greet her. Rory felt a little guilty, after all it was the woman who raised her and she had been alone all these years.

Allison immediately noticed this, "Dad died remember?" How could she not?

"Oh. Yes, of course." Rory bit her lip and held Five's hand tighter. "Is mom okay?" Allison spoke up again, looking between the siblings.

"She just needs to rest. You know, recharge." Diego was so quick to defend her. That's how it always was,the sweet boy loved her to no end.

Pogo approached the circle, the cane in his hands wobbling slightly, He gave a sigh and turned to Luther, "Whenever you're ready dear boy."