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Safe Baking
POV LaylaI woke up early on Wednesday and smiled as I saw Hart snuggled next to me. Vander, Jake, Leo and Tom all decided to crash in Leo's room. I loved how safe and happy I felt as I could see the snow coming down outside of my window. I was glad that everyone stayed here or at Finn's last night. The roads were probably treacherous then and now. "What are you smiling about, sunshine?" Hart whispered to me. "It's just nice to wake up with so many friends near, safe and warm." I explained and he grinned. "I heard a rumor that you are going to bake today..." Hart began and I nodded. "Can I help? Tom too?" Hart asked, hopefully. "Of course!" I replied with a smile. I didn't think that Finn would mind having them help us. At least, I hoped he wouldn't. "When do we start?" Hart replied. "I'm going to shower and change and then I was going to figure out breakfast for everyone." I responded. "So I can sleep for a while longer?" Hart asked and I chuckled and nodded. I grabbed some j
Safe Christmas Eve
POV LaylaI woke up the next morning and hurried to the bathroom. Hart had stayed in our room again last night and I smiled at both him and Eve cuddled together on her bed as I rushed by. After the bathroom, I walked to the kitchen to clean up the mess from the night before. I had gone to bed while everyone was still here since I was exhausted.I was surprised to find a spotless kitchen. The big table was all set up and so were all the chairs. I smiled and sighed. They must have cleaned and set it up before leaving or going to bed. I took a deep breath and could smell all the baking and the chili from last night. It made our house smell cozy and I loved it. I started a pot of coffee and poured a cup a juice. I went into the living room and was startled to find Luke and Peter sleeping on the couches and Finn sleeping on the air mattress on the floor. They must have decided to stay since instead of calling someone for security. I smiled and watched Finn sleep. He was so gorgeous and I l
Safe Christmas
POV FinnI woke up the next morning to Peter shaking me excitedly."Get up! It's Christmas!" he yelled and pulled me out of bed. I groaned but got up and we both got dressed quickly."Hey Dad! Merry Christmas!" I called as we walked out to the kitchen. Dad was sipping a mug of coffee and he smiled and hugged both of us."Merry Christmas! It's about time you two got up. Layla has already called over here twice." Dad replied with a grin."We better go then!" I was suddenly in a hurry. We gathered the presents into three big bags and made the short walk to Layla's house. I knock on the door and it opened immediately. Layla rushed into my arms and I almost dropped the bag I was carrying."Merry Christmas!" she said as she kissed me. She let me go and went to hug Peter and Dad as I walked in. I put the presents by the tree and greeted Bear and Hart."Where's Eve and Leo?" I asked after hugging them both."Still sleeping." Layla answered as she walked in with Peter and Dad. We arranged our
Safe Illness
POV LaylaI woke up in bed the next morning with a headache. I must have fallen asleep on Finn on the couch and he must have put me in bed. I smiled. He's so good to me. I sat up but felt dizzy for a second. I sneezed a couple of times and heard Eve groan at me. I looked over to see her and Hart still cuddled in bed, sleeping. I quietly and slowly got up and walked to the bathroom. I looked in the mirror as I washed my hands and moaned. I looked horrible. My eyes were puffy, my nose was red and my hair was a mess. I quickly brushed my hair out and washed my face. I blew my stuffy nose and checked the mirror again. I still looked bad but maybe no one would notice. I went to the kitchen and started the coffee. Then I started some of the laundry and cleaned up the living room. I switched over the wash to the dryer and cleaned up the kitchen. Luckily, we had cleaned most of it the day before."Morning, sweetheart" Dad called as he walked out of the bathroom and into the kitchen."Morning
Safe Getting Ready
POV LaylaI woke the next morning feeling great. I was so grateful that I was better before we had to leave for our big trip. I hopped out of bed and hurried to the bathroom and then the kitchen. Hart and Eve were still snoring in her bed. We were really going to have to look into getting Hart a real bed if he was going to have to stay here much longer. Of course, it didn't seem like either he or Eve minded sharing. I was just glad that Luke had loosened up about having guards sleeping on our couches. We had enough people staying in this house as it was. I couldn't imagine anyone being able to sneak in without one of us noticing.I started the coffee and checked the laundry. I was pleasantly surprised to find only one load of dirty clothes which looked like things that we wore yesterday. I quickly popped it in the wash and sat down with a glass of juice and a notepad. I quickly began a list of things that I needed to do today and a list of things that I needed to pack. Dad walked in a
Safe Traveling
POV FinnI sighed with relief when the plane finally touched down. The trip here had been brutal and surprising. I was glad that Jake and Van stayed with me last night because we still had a hard time getting Jake up and out the door on time. Then dealing with Eve, Keri and Hart's massive amount of luggage. Layla being stressed and a bit cranky and then, to top it all off, Leo had never flown before and was freaking out when we got on the plane."I thought that he had visited you a lot in Chicago?" I whispered to Layla as we watched Leo hyperventilate."He has but Dad always drove. Now I know why." Layla murmured back. She shook her head and went to sit next to him. She was the only one who could calm him down so Eve and I were forced to sit together. Don't get me wrong, I like Eve but I would much rather be spending time with my beautiful girl.Eve and I watched as Layla cuddled Leo and whispered calming things to him. Eve shook her head."They are the funniest twins. All morning the
Safe Theme Park
POV FinnI woke up the next morning to sunlight streaming in our window and the crashing sounds of the sea. I smiled as I looked down at Layla still sleeping on my chest. She was so beautiful and I could look at her for hours and not get bored. I cuddled her closer and sighed. This was a moment I wanted to live in forever. I hoped that the rest of this vacation goes as well as this. Layla desperately needs this break. So do I. So do all of our friends to be perfectly honest. We have so much going on and we've had so much happen that we need to just be able to rest and reconnect with each other.After snuggling for a bit, I suddenly realized that I needed to pee, desperately. Cursing my tiny bladder, I quietly slipped out from under Layla and hurried to the bathroom. I cleaned up and brushed my teeth. Then I silently walked back into our room to find a sleepy Layla sitting up, frowning."What's wrong, princess?" I asked, concerned."I woke up and you weren't here." she pouted. I chuckl
Safe Adventures on the Water
POV LaylaI got up the next morning, careful not to wake Finn. After visiting the bathroom, I slipped downstairs and decided to make breakfast. I was surprised to see that I wasn't the first one up."Peter! I didn't think anyone else was up yet." I exclaimed. He grinned at me and shrugged."I wanted to make breakfast." he explained."Great minds think alike" I replied with a chuckle."Yesterday was so great and I feel bad for falling asleep in the van. I barely made it in to my room. I didn't help get all the stuff and prizes in or anything." Peter added."Me too. Finn actually carried me to our room. I think that he, Leo, Tom and Vander brought everything in." I replied."Our friends are the best." Peter sighed and I nodded."What should we make?" I asked as I looked through the fully stocked fridge.Eve had thought of everything."I can make hashbrowns and steak." Peter offered. I nodded."I'll make some pancakes and eggs too. Sound good?" I asked."Sounds perfect." Peter agreed and
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