“Oh… You heard about that?” She asks somewhat surprised, as she faces me.

                “Yeah, Aiden told me.” Thank god, or else I wouldn’t have a conversation starter…how bad would that be?

                “I love it you know?” I can see it in her eyes it’s something she really enjoys. “Right now it’s my life…it’s a release writing songs…not to mention fun.” She finishes. I wonder if it would be too much to give her a bone crushing hug right about now. Yeah, probably a bad idea. I’m just happy that she’s finally found something she loves.

                “Wow, you seem to be really, really happy.” I observe.

                “Yeah, I am…took a while, but I’m here.” She smiles.

                “Ashy?” A sleepy voice rings throughout the loft. It’s Shelly’s. Wow, it’s only passed ten minutes and she’s already up after being put to bed. I don’t mind the intrusion, she’s lucky she’s adorable. Otherwise there might just be a fight, just saying.

                “Hey Shelly, what’s wrong?” A concerned Ashley asks, as she lifts Shelly into her arms and onto her lap.

                “I miss you…” Could she get any more adorable? I don’t think so. I watch as both brunettes interact, Shelly rubbing her eyes ridding them of sleep. Ashley wearing her signature nose crinkling grin.

                “Yeah?”

                “Yeah.” Shelly nods her head, leaning her head down to Ashley’s bare shoulder.

                “I thought you were sleeping?” She asks. Me sitting next to them, content in just watching them interact with each other.

                “I pretended to.” Shelly nuzzles herself into the crook of Ashley’s neck making herself comfortable.

                “Oh really?” Ashley asks resting her chin atop Shelly’s head.

                “Can I stay here with you guys?” She asks in the most adorable voice. She opens her eyes so that she is now staring at me…waiting for an answer I presume. I take a glance at Ashley, as she mouths ‘I’m sorry.’ I smile at this.

                “Of course, we would love nothing more.” I respond truthfully, as Ashley shoots me a smile.

A few minutes have passed of nothing but silence. Not an uncomfortable silence…no, no the total opposite, one we haven’t had yet today. It feels nice. Like we’re back in high school with no worries.