Happy~

Laughter rang in the garden as Silas was blindfolded while Elmer and Aika were running around him escaping from him trying not to be caught.

Aika POV

"Stupid Ashy" Elm teased Sil as he tapped on his shoulder escaping quickly.

I was entranced by this nostalgic sight looking at them. I went in a daze for a moment that I didn't notice when I was entrapped in someone's arms.

This feeling..ah..how much I longed for it.

"Caught you" Sil smiled as he took off the blindfold. With his innocent face and gleam in his eyes, caging me in his arms said, "Little lady is still so small really like a munchkin ."

I made a pout hearing 'munchkin' though evoking a strange satisfaction.

"You are wrong. See our little miss has grown up" Elm pulled me out of Sil's arms holding me. Before a grin could be plastered knowing Elm has finally learned to be gentleman, Elm gestured, "taller by a pea size."

I puffed my cheeks punching Elm with my small fists almost like a pat while Elm and Sil burst out laughing.

Silas POV

Glad to see our little lady back to her lively self. Amell and Faye really make my days frolicsome. Every year during these days I get a bit depressed. Two days ago was my parents death anniversary. Since I was only 2 years old when I got adopted by Amell's father, I don't have much memories of my parents but still missed them. Maybe wished had my own loving parents. Yeah I know that Amell's father and mother take care of me like their own son but still maybe don't have much attachment. It's more like their responsibility to take care of me.

As I was lost in my thought, I was suddenly hugged by two bears..ahem I mean Amell and Faye as they were like hanging on my each arm smiling.

"What happened Sil? "Faye said looking up with some concern in her eyes.

"Nothing my little lady."

"Why so lost?" Amell questioned, making it clear that he will not leave me till I am honest.

"Just feeling happy wishing we could stay like this forever" I whispered hugging them tightly burying my face in Amell's shoulder feeling a bit embarrassed to act like a spoiled child.

I always feel like I should always act a bit mature than my peers but deep inside I want to be spoiled by someone..ahh.. so abashed to admit it.

"We will." Amell promised with a grin while Faye just smiled looking at us, a bit more solemn as if she took an oath.

I just wished that fate would keep all three of us together forever.

Elmer POV

Now we are at dining table with Aunt and Uncle Mildred and Mom and Dad. Asher is quietly eating while smiling from time to time. Dad is going on talking with sweet pea about how was her day while mom is also looking at them chatting with her. Aunt as always is eating quietly while telling sweet pea to eat properly like a lady while Uncle like always has a serious face while taking care about all the guests. I don't know how princess came out with such a bubbly personality with her parents though they look a bit softer and gentler than when we are in front of outsiders.

After dinner we bid farewell to them. Giving a hug to princess, I went out with my family.

Finally back home, in Asher and my room, I laid down my bed while Ashy lounging all over me with his head on my chest.

"What happened, Ashy? Why on my bed today?"

"You know I was kinda missing my parents these days. You and Faye always take my empty feelings away..Feeling kinda um.. blissful " Asher was smiling widely with his eyes closed saying softly as he buried his face sideways on my chest. He looked so peaceful like this, acting all spoiled.

I noticed he looked a bit dull these days though he was smiling. I knew his parents death hit him hard though he doesn't show much now after so many years. He always act like a little adult taking on the big brother role for Faye but he is really a softie and spoiled kid at heart. Though we were born on the same date, he is always trying to show he is good boy and mature in front of everyone caring about me like a good brother sometimes nagging at me when I am acting playful but maybe he is also longing for someone to pamper him and bring out his mischievous side like a spoiled brat.

"Sweet dreams puffin~" I whispered gently in his ears patting his back. Soon he fell asleep as I started thinking about whether what I glimpsed at earlier was my illusion. When I just looked away bidding farewell to Faye, I caught a glimpse of flickering emotions on her. It seemed kinda longing reluctant.. Longing for what? Maybe it was my illusion , maybe she was just reluctant as we couldn't stay with her for the night just like a kid who wanted to play more with us but couldn't. You know we used to have sleep overs until she turned 8. Now our parents say we are big enough so boys can't stay the night with girls. Come to think of it our birthday is only 2 months away..Hmm gotta think about gifts..mmm~

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Here Elmer dozed off with Silas in his arms. Moonlight seeping in through the gap in between the curtains. The insects buzzing quietly.The whole atmosphere warm and serene.

On the other side, in Aika's room~

"Today is just the second night I came back in time or am I reborn? Don't know since I don't remember dying and.." Aika kept silence for few moments probably remembering the nights she spent after Elmer's and Silas' death and her desperate prayers.

Leaning her head down sideways on her both arms crossed on the railing of the balcony she murmured, "Forget it..just getting to look at them alive and happy can keep me breathing longer."

Again looking up at the moon, the night skies were filled with star now unlike countless night skies she saw when she lost them which were somber and starless so like her. After one look she fell asleep with a blanket covering her leaning against the balcony railing breathing in fresh air feeling alive again.

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