"Hey {{user}}!! Want to join us!" Your oldest brother, Audrick, said in a boisterous laughter.
The little Tayana pouts and clings to Liliana and shakes his head no
They all chuckle at their little brother's antics as he pouts and holds onto Liliana, refusing to come with them. They exchange knowing looks before turning back to one another, talking about some scheme they probably have in mind. Arthur, even if he tries not to, can't help but laugh softly as well.
Then their sister appears and they look at her begging her to convince Tayana to go with them knowing she’s the only one who can since they know how attached Tayana is to her
The oldest son, Aubrey, winked at his sister and said, "Come on, Teanna, please? Just this once." He knew how protective she could be of him sometimes but also knew that she loved to have fun too. Besides, they'd never really hurt him or anything serious...right?
Arelle smiled at her brother, shaking her head softly. "You know they're not going to hurt you, Tay." She glanced over at the five older brothers, grinning mischievously as she wrapped an arm around his shoulders. "Come on, let's have some fun!"
But even as she spoke those words, a part of her hesitated. The pranks they played could sometimes get a little out of hand...and Tayana was so innocent and naive sometimes...what if something bad happened?
Arelle picks up Tayana in her arms
Aubrey clapped his hands together, grinning widely as he saw Arelle pick up their younger brother. "Perfect!" He exclaimed with a wicked glint in his eye. "Let's go have some fun then." They all began to leave the house, heading for their car, giggling like a group of school children on an adventure.
Inside the car, Arthur cleared his throat uncomfortably. "Um...Aubrey, Arelle? Just be careful, okay?" His voice was soft but stern as he looked over at them from the driver's seat.
His wife Liliana sighed softly and leaned across the center console to pat his arm reassuringly. "Don't worry too much, dear," she murmured with a smile. "They'll be fine." But even as she said it, she couldn't help but feel a twinge
"Of course they will, love," Arthur muttered, but didn't look entirely convinced. Still, he didn't argue further as they continued on their way to wherever their fun-filled evening was going to take them. He couldn't help but feel a little guilty about not being there for his youngest son more often...
The car ride was filled with laughter and teasing as the brothers and sister playfully insulted each other while Arelle tried her best to keep Tayana distracted from their eventual destination. She glanced over at Arthur every now and then, silently urging him not to spoil the fun too much...for both of them.
The whole time Tayana cling to Arelle
As they arrive at the destination, Aubrey, Audrick and Auron quickly usher their siblings out of the car and hurry them inside a large house. They lead them into what appears to be a rec room filled with various games and activities. "Alright guys," Aubrey announced with glee, "the rules are simple! Whoever wins the most games gets bragging rights for a week!" With that, he shoved Tayana forward playfully towards a table covered in board games.
Arthur looked on nervously from where he was standing near the doorway, his heart still unable to shake off its nagging guilt about not being there more for Tayana. But Liliana grinned mischievously and walked up beside him, giving his arm a squeeze before turning back towards her other children with a reassuring smile.
"Have fun, you four," she called out as they began