Kayla

“I know it’s different for me,” Carter began, skating alongside her with a gentle pace. “My Little isn’t family, so I get that it’s not the same. But, it wasn’t…

“Can you believe her?” Kayla huffed as she and Carter skated side by side, the wheels of their boards gliding smoothly over the pavement. “She just doesn’t get it. It’s…

“You forget something, Kelli,” Kayla said, her voice catching as she struggled to keep her emotions in check. “You left for college, started this whole new life, and you know…

“Kayla, no,” Kelli said firmly, her tiny voice edged with dread as she glanced up at Talisa, who was proving far less helpful than she’d hoped. The last thing she…

“For the record, I told her to tell you,” Carter said with a playful grin, leaning slightly into Kayla, his arm draped casually over her shoulders. “I thought that’s what…

Kayla carefully carried Kelli back toward her skateboard, each step deliberate and steady. As they walked, Kelli couldn’t help but notice Talisa stealing glances at her, barely concealing her excitement.…