ｆａｃｅ ｔｉｍｅ ：

"No, I'm not gonna."

"Yes you are, you look
ridiculous."

"It's very manly."

"It's very stupid."

"You're just jealous you
can't even grow facial
hair."

"Low blow."

"Tough luck."

"I'm still gonna make
you shave it."

"Noooo."

"Yesss. I'm not taking
you to Salem's family
looking like that."

"Fine."

"Atta boy."

"What are you doing
anyways?"

"Editing. I wanted to
upload one last video
before the end of
the year."

"Already? I thought
you wanted to let
everything calm
down for a while?"

"Yeah, well I had
inspiration. Besides..."

*incoming call from Dad*

"Besides?"

"Hey, I've gotta go.
My dad's calling me."

"You said he never
called you?"

"First time for everything,
I guess. Have a good flight
alright? Please don't crash
on me, it would make the
new year's kissing a little
awkward."

"Hahah, good to know
that's the only reason
your concerned."

"Duh, See you tonight."

"..See ya."

*call ended*

*incoming call from dad*
[ ACCEPT ] [ DECLINE ]

"Hey Quen."

"Hi dad?"

"What's the tone for?"

"Nothing, you just
never call."

"Nothing personal kid,
you know I don't know
how these stupid
smartphones work."

"Yeah, I know. I've tried
to teach you, a lot."

"Ave helped me this
time, I don't get how
she's so good at it.."

"I think it might have
something to do with her
being an accountant. Dad,
what's up? Why are you
calling?"

"Oh, right. I know we
don't talk about stuff a
lot, but I feel we should
have talked about what
happened on Christmas."

"You mean that mom
called."

"Yes."

"I'm fine."

"Quen.."

"Fine, I'm angry. I'm
fucking pissed- sorry."

"It's okay, I'm fucking
pissed too."

"What did you two talk
about when I was in the
living room?"

"I told her that if she
ever called again I would
set the police on her and
get a restraining order."

"Dramatic."

"No time for joking,
Elijah."

"Sorry, sorry."

"Should I have met up
with her? Do you think she
actually wanted to see
me again?"

"I don't want to hurt
your feelings, but I don't
think so. She sounded
drunk and kept talking
about the fact that she
saw you online, with
Tom."

"Oh."

"I'm sorry."

"No, that's fine. Maybe
better. I mean I don't think
I could take meeting up with
her. Besides, I have you and
Ava, and Mall and Vi of
course. I don't need her."

"You know that I'm really
proud of you, right?"

"I'm sorry, could you
repeat that?"

"I'm really proud of you,
Quen."

"Could you say that one
more time?"

"You know what? I take
it back."

"Noooo, I'm just kidding."

"Daddy, who are you
calling?"

"Your brother actually.
You can talk to him if
you want."

"Yes, please."

"Elly!"

"Levi!"

"Elly, the remote car you
gave me is so cool!"

"..I gave you? That was
santa..?"

"I know santa isn't real.
Daddy's not good at being
a ninja. He thought I
wouldn't notice the
missing cookies from the
jar, but I did. I also found
all the presents."

"Aren't you upset that he
isn't real?"

"No, not really. He scared
me anyways."

"Me too."

"I miss you already, Elly."

"Aw, I miss you two, Vi.
But you and Mall are
coming over next week
again though."

"Is Spider-Man going to
be there?"

"Of course he is."

"Yes! I'm bringing my
Spider-Man pyjamas then.
I want to know what he
thinks of them.."

"You should totally do
that. I bet he would love
to see your Spider-Man
pyjamas."

"Are you two still boyfriend
and boyfriend?"

"Yes, yes we are. Why are
you asking?"

"Where do babies come
from?"

"-Uhh, what?"

"Where do babies come
from?"

"I- uh.. Ghskk-, Vi, I think
the connection is failing"

"I know you're making
that noise yourself."

"Gsshk I don't know - Shk -
What you are talking --
Ghkk about. Love you, bye!"

"Daaaad, why is Elijah so
weird?"

*call ended*

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there's only one chapter left and i was throwing a tantrum like a toddler when i realised that after finished writing this. i'M NOT READY- but the last one is gonna be pretty long and wHOLESOME AS FUCK