'For most people, the sun rises at the east, but for me, the sun rises the moment I see your happy face,'

"Okay, this is flattering, but don't you think it is a bit much?" I question and chuckle to myself.

I received another letter from Sepal, and I am in my room, currently reading it.

'You know, I saw a lovely couple in the park today. They were playing catch with their dog, and their overly enthusiastic puppy jumped on the guy, making him lose his balance. He took the girl along with him but protected her fall with his body. Their laughter echoed through the whole park as it was nearly empty. The guy then stroked her cheek and pulled her into a kiss, and at that moment, I wished it could be us. It was also the most beautiful thing I had ever witnessed. Wow, as I am writing this, I realize I sound like a creep for staring at them,'

"That is so romantic," I sigh, then giggle at the last part, "Oh, you sound like a creep, alright,"

"I would have given anything to be with you in that lovely moment. I want to reveal myself to you, but it is still not the perfect time. I want everything to be perfect the moment I reveal myself. Also, I know it might sound cowardly, but I am scared that you will be disappointed when you find out who I am,"

"That is absurd," I say and continue to read.

'No, that is not absurd,'

"Did he read my mind?" I gasp.

'And no, I did not read your mind too. I just know you that well. These are the times when your nerdy self comes out, and you use words like absurd, a word that normal people don't use much. You use these words when you find something displeasing or disappointing,'

A smile unknowingly covers my features, and I hold the letter close to my chest. I feel like singing a song, just like in Disney movies. But I am tone-deaf, and I sound like a dying whale. So, I refrain from doing that and continue with the letter.

'I hope you know that I am always here for you. No matter what life throws at you, I know you are strong enough to overcome it all. I know you are a strong person with a kind heart, a very rare combo. So, take pride in yourself because you are one in a million. Take care, my love. I love you ML2.

With so much love

Your Sepal.

"I am looking forward to the day I meet you," I mumble.

I hear knocking on my door, and then,

"Do you wanna build a snowman?"

"Go away, Anna," I chuckle and place the letter safely in my treasure box. Yes, I have a treasure box. Sue me.

"Elsa, please, I know you are in th-"

Before he could finish, I open the door, and Carter falls face forward near my feet. I look up and see Blue shaking his head in disappointment.

"I warned him not to do that," He sighs.

Carter stands up, dusts himself and gives me a sheepish smile.

"I missed you," Carter whiles, pulling me into a bear hug.

"You saw me an hour ago," I deadpan.

"An hour too long, my fair maiden," He bows, making me chuckle.

"Okay, Shakespeare, since you saw her, let's go," Blue states, dragging Carter by the hood of his jacket.

"No, do not separate me from my soulmate," Carter whines, trying to escape Blue's tight grasp.

"How did you guys even get in? I distinctly remember locking the front door," I ask, confused.

"Your mom loves me," Carter smirks, rolling the spare key between his fingers.

"Mother," I groan.

It has been only a day since I met Carter, and I am already tired of this guy. He does not know the meaning of personal space. I was coming out of the shower today, and imagine my surprise when I saw this guy sleeping on my bed, even snoring loudly.

Yesterday, after we left the diner, all of us came back to my place for a movie night and I don't know what spell he put on my mother, she just loves him, and let me tell you, my mom hates boys, well, except Ace, Blue and now Carter.

"Let's go prank the twins," He suggests, smiling like the devil. Now that piques my interest.

"I am in," I smile, getting excited.

"How did you convince that guy?" I motion towards Blue.

"Hey, Ace had it coming ever since he threw that punch during training," Blue informs, shrugging. Poor Ace.

"Alright, let's go,"

"Brief me about the plan," I say, closing my door and heading downstairs with the boys.

The next thing I know, my leg gets caught on something and I stumble and roll down the rest of the stairs.

"ALEX,"

"Ugh,"

I silently thank my parents for carpeting the stairs. I sit up and crack my neck.

"I am fine," I reassure the boys.

"Wow, I am surprised you survived that," Carter remarks, amazed.

"Yeah, training to fight guys double your size makes you immune to minor pain like these,"

"Now," I say calmly, standing up, "Which one of you thought it was a great idea to place a bag in the middle of the freaking stairs?" I question.

"Carter," Blue answers.

"DUDE, I thought we were friends," Carter states, faking hurt.

"Too bad," Blue smirks.

Before Carter could answer, I kick the back of his knee, making him fall.

"My knee," He groans.

"That is for the bag, and for scaring the living daylights out of me today morning,"

"Well, I deserve that," Carter groans, getting up and picking up the bag.

"Now, what is the plan?" I smirk.

"Now, as we know, the twins are both scared of the same thing," Blue begins.

"And that is?" Carter questions.

"Balloons," Blue and I both answer.

"Balloons?" Carter laughs.

"Wow, that is hilarious," Carter comments.

"Oh, Carter," Blue coos.

"I don't like where this is going, but yes August," Carter smiles nervously.

"A duck is watching you," Blue smirks.

"AHHH," Carter shrieks. He jumps on blue and hugs him tight. Blue rolls his eyes and removes his hands from under him, making him fall.

"Not so silly now is it," Blue mocks. August looks at my confused expression and starts explaining.

"Carter is scared of ducks, especially ducks making eye contact with him or watching him. I laughed for weeks when I found out about this and never stopped pranking him. But then I started feeling bad for the poor guy," He laughs.

"You were evil," Carter comments.

"That I was," August smirks.

"Let's go, I will brief you on the way,"

I know what I am dressing up as for Halloween this year. I smirk as I look at Carter. That guy is in for a scary Halloween.

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Here is the chapter I promised. What did you think? Also, just today I realized Alex's last name is also Carter. I am so dumb. But I feel like the name Carter just suits Carter. I don't know why. Anyway thank you again for reading. I love you. Jesus loves you.

Love 😍

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