Webb
I perch myself on the ottoman near Sofie tempted to set her in my lap. My family would really have a heart attack then. Lola stretches her legs out behind me and rests her feet on my back. No sooner than Sofie finishes her hot chocolate than Ella is dragging her off to look at her photography project.
I turn expectantly towards Jared and Lola knowing they’re just waiting to pounce. Surprisingly Elliott starts off “you’re in deep, aren’t you?”
Lola “oh shush Elliott. I like her.”
Avery “me too, seems you have overcome your female shyness.”
Elliott persists “are you in deep?”
“Drowning.” I tell him with a smile. He laughs “she’s a miracle worker or a witch.”
“No, she’s just worth it.” I tell them all quietly.
“Helps he’s had a crush on her forever.” Jared adds with a grin. I f
