Claire would be lying if she didn’t admit that Riley sprinting away with Kylie in his arms caused an eruption of jealousy to go off inside of her. It was like he had completely forgot she had existed. While they were siblings, she couldn’t shake the feeling off. It was the reason she had bolted home, changed into a [url=https://40.media.tumblr.com/200fcb4fb61056ea5aebfd7329582db3/tumblr_inline_nr6rus8DQS1ro6oa0_540.jpg]cute outfit[/url], made herself more presentable, and came back to Riley’s house. What better way to watch over her boyfriend than visiting his home? It was about time she met his family too. 

After she arrived, Claire wasted no time making herself feel at home. While Riley watched over his sister, she made herself busy by cleaning the house. Starting with the kitchen, she didn’t finish until everything was sparkling clean. The house was quite lovely, not as big as Claire’s but it breathed with life. Unlike hers, there were signs of life everywhere. From leftover dishes to stinky socks, it felt like a home. Claire’s parents made sure there wasn’t a single spot of dirt or dust anywhere. Someone walking into might even think it was brand new. 

Next, Claire started to cook up a storm within the kitchen. After rummaging through their various ingredients, she settled with making one of her mother’s favorites, lasagna with cheesy bread and corn on the side. The rich, creamy scent of it cooking filled the hallways of the Reese’s home. Thanks to Claire’s dedication for the cooking club in high school, her cooking skills were on point. Tonight’s dinner would be delicious. 

Parading to Kylie’s room, where she assumed Riley was still at, Claire politely knocked on the door twice. [color=FF9900]“Oh Riley! Dinner’s almost ready. I hope you don’t mind, I cooked some lasagna. Maybe take a break and come eat? Love you.” [/color]

She passed by several family photos on her way back, many of which were their parents. A wave of sadness passed over her. It had been a month since they had died, a tragedy she very well remembered. The whole town had gone in mourning, including her family. They never personally knew the Reeses but a death within the town was a big thing and something the whole town showed their support and sympathy for. Claire couldn’t fathom how she would react should her parents leave her life. Death was a terrifying thing, something she thought about all the time. Riley had Claire now though, and she would make it her dying mission to make sure he enjoyed every moment of their time together. 

Making her way to Olivia’s room, Claire wanted to see if she could have a little helper. It was always nice having help when setting the table. Whenever Claire visited her cousin’s house, they would always work together and usually sing as they did so. It was fun, a time she always cherished.[color=FF9900] “Hey Olivia, I hope you’re not sleeping in there! I’m getting ready to set the table and I would love some little hands to help!” [/color]
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