Records and A Paper Tree

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      A/n: I know, it's March. I know, the timeline is messed up. I know, I'm a slow updater. I'm thinking about rewriting this bad boy. Give me IMPUT boys ;)
Song: The bad list By Zberg Ft. Ryan Ross

         "If it were me I'd write another song
Something in a major key
You and I will always be
The dream,"  Kevin sang quietly to Connor as they danced around. Chris and James sat across from each other, James sitting in silence and Chris trying to cover up what had happened.  And Naba sat on Arnold's bunk, rubbing her stomach, which had progressed to what Arnold calls "balloon size, baby is a popin!" Kevin continued to sing, avoiding dancing into the paper tree they made for Christmas. Arnold had broke the record player by trying to play the Disney record he found. The moral of the story would be, somebody should supervise Arnold even when he does basic human things.

The six hoped the baby would come soon, though none of them would know what to do to help. Kevin imagined in his head he would take the role as a doctor while Connor awes and coos at the sight of the child. And he deep down believed that if anything were to happen, Connor would be a good dad.

    Chris was patiently waiting for his attempt at Christmas cookies. "It's Christmas Eve
You set the house on fire
It's snowing on palm trees
The river has run dry.." Until, the smell of smoke built up against the concrete walls Naba looks up to see a cloud of black smoke eating at the ceiling. "G-guys.." she whispered, pointing up, clutching her stomach. "Let me help you please
Say goodbye
On Christmas Eve-" Kevin stopped singing to look up. Arnold sat up, "f-fire.." he looked around to see everyone in shock, "fire!" He yelled again. James
stood up quickly, running to find a fire distinguisher.   But he turned back, looking at Chris, "go to the door.." And then into the growing smoke he disappeared. Chris stood in shock, until he was pulled back by Connor, he couldn't hear anything.
He only saw Kevin, running into the smoke, and the muffled screams of Naba. The paper tree that sat by the door frame began to crumble.with what felt like minutes, the fire was out. But ash engulfed the room.  Faint sounds of blowing could be heard, and the crackling of the flames went down. The heat and the fire in the eyes of them grew cold, and James and Kevin emerged, charred like coal in a fire and coughing. However James looked worse than Kevin, causing Chris, though having a growing hatred for James, to run over to him and cup his face. Kevin just stumbled and hugged Connor, but soon was taken away by the muffled cries of Naba.
"The baby.. I-it's coming.."

Say goodbye
On Christmas Eve

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