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World Refrigeration Day?

(this story is 13+) A yawn echoes down the hall as the sun creeps into the kitchen, Carson’s sitting at the island with a bowl of cereal. He looks over his shoulder to see Kamden walking in, his brown and white terrier at his side. “Good morning.” Carson greets him, in between spoonfuls of Boo-berry cereal. “Morning,” Kamden grabs a bowl out of the cabinet, “care if I join you?” “Go right ahead,” Carson passes the jug of milk across the counter. “Is it just us awake so far?” “Skyler and Aylin are probably out on a hike with Pepper, besides for that I think everyone else is sleeping in.” “It’s weird with so many of us gone today.” The house is quite empty: Logan, Saige, Maisie, Estella, and Florence went off to the Crossland’s family home, Echo was spending a few days over at Venus’ place, Ivy, Emmi, Rashmi, and Wren were having a sleepover at Henri and Zabie’s house. That leaves only 10 of them home, including Aylin and Skyler.  “Yeah, it is.” Carson sighs, “A little too quiet. I’m...

The Past

It’s a hot spring day, a few days out from summer. Kailani's sitting on the deck catching some rays, when the sliding glass door opens. “Hey, I figured you’d be out here.” Kailani looks over to see her twin brother, “Hey Kam.” “Gotta get some sun, huh?” “Yup.” Kamden pulls a chair over, sitting next to Kailani, “Summer makes me miss Hawaii a little more.” “Really? ‘Cause winter makes me miss it.” “Well summer reminds me of it, winter is completely different.” Kailani nods, “I can see that.” she sighs, “I miss it too.” “Dad was so young when he left the island, do you think he felt the same?” “Probably.” Kailani sits up, faceing her brother, “Do you feel weird missing them?” “Mom and Dad? No, why would I feel weird about missing them?” “You know, they didn’t like that you’re gay. Doesn’t that make you grieve them weird?” “I’d like to think if they got the chance, they’d be accepting by now. People can change, I know they would’ve eventually accepted us. It sucks that they weren’t ab...