A/N: Due to the new schedule, I won't be updating on Fridays for either Surviving The Games or HSD. BUT, I will be continuing with the Ask HSD tomorrow, so make sure to leave your questions in the comments! :) (The Schedule And Ask HSD Has Been Closed/Demolished) ~Carleigh

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Aphmau's POV

I knew Cadenza and Laurance needed their time, so that's why I took Marshal to go see the boys. Besides, Marshal loves the boys and they love her. Perfect fit! As I Marshal and I walk to my house, she starts to count the trees.

"One... Two.. Three... Five... Four." She counts. 

I giggle at her mistake, but she'll get it someday. By the time she gets to 10, we're already at my house. We walk inside, Marshal immediately getting attacked in Levin's bear hug. 

"MWARSHMALLOW!" Levin calls out his nickname for her.

Marshal giggles, then they release, "What do you guys want to do?" I ask. 

Since Marshal's in her fantastic-fours, she's pretty girly. I know it's wear off tho, her being related to Laurance and all. But I'm still questioning it because of Cadenza. Gah, forget it. 

"PRETTY PRINCESS TEA-PARTY!" Marshal squeals. 

Yep. Definitely been with Cadenza too much... Levin groans, obviously annoyed. "Oh, shut up, Cootie Catcher!" Marshal snaps.

"WHAT?" Levin exclaims. 

"YOU'RE THE ONE THAT GIVES COOTIES!" Levin replies in the same tone Marshal used. I chuckle, then separate the kids. 

Marshal flails her arms in the air angrily, "LEMME AT HIM!" Marshal yells. 

Levin sticks his tongue out at Marshal. She hisses, then stops only seconds later, "Calm down, you two." I chuckle. 

Marshal scoffs as Levin ignores her. We all walk upstairs, and I help both of them get into their dresses. Marshal's tiara starts to fall off her face, but she doesn't seem to mind. I chuckle, then hear the door crack open. I direct my attention to the blue-eyed boy standing in my doorway. He observes the kids, then trails back to me. 

"You don't have to stay if you don't want to." I assure. 

Laurance silently thanks me, then walks out. I chuckle again, then continue playing with the kids until Marshal's tiara falls off of her head. Marshal's cat ear twitches, her tail whipping back and forth. She smirks, then lunges for the tiara. 

"CAT GIRLS A CAT NOW!" Levin calls out. 

Marshal glares at him, then continues to paw at the tiara. I then pick Marshal up and help her out of her dress, leaving her in a hoodie and some jeans. I also help Levin out of his dress as well. Levin, Marshal and I then walk out. We make our way to the park, where we meet Laurance standing there. I didn't expect this, but he was holding flowers. I signal the kids to go play, so they run off onto the playground. I walk up to Laurance. 

"What's this all about?" I question. 

"An apology." Laurance replies. 

I roll my eyes playfully, then accept the flowers, "You've honestly apologized enough. It's fine." I assure. 

The scars on my neck are clearing up pretty nicely, but they're still visible. Laurance's hand trails down from my neck to my collarbone, where most of the scars lay. I flinch back, chills shooting down my spine. 

"You're not ok..." Laurance trails off. 

"I am." I assure, adding a small chuckle at the end. 

Laurance sighs, annoyed at my 'disobedient' comments. Suddenly, I feel someone cup my face. My vision clears, and I see Laurance only inches away from my face. My eyes widen as a furious blush appears on my face. His baby blue eyes seem to stare into my soul. He then crashes his lips into mine, us both melting into a kiss. 

"EEEEEEEEEEEWWWW!! LAUR LAUR AND APH~MOO HAVE COOOTIEZ!" Levin whines. 

I hear Levin then whimper, signalling me that Marshal probably hit him in the arm, "Shut up." I hear Marshal whisper harshly. 

Laurance and I pull about, both of us chuckling. We then start to burst out laughing, leaving the kids completely confused. Once Laurance and I catch our breath, we walk over to the kids. 

"Laur Laur and Aph~Moo sittin' in a tree, K I S S I N G!" Levin and Marshal both chant at the same time. 

I glance at Laurance, both of us rolling our eyes playfully. Laurance and I take the kids back to my house, just to be greeted by my two other brothers, Malachi and Aaron. They hammer us with questions, obviously noticing the blush plastered on our face. I roll my eyes, then pull Laurance out of the house. 

"Thank you." Laurance thanks, him now startled by the questioning of my brothers. 

When they question people, it's like harassing. They don't stop. I smile at Laurance, then we walk over to his house. I sit down on his couch with him and Cadenza then start talking.

Malachi's POV

"What happened?"

"Is she ok?"

"What did you do?"

"Laurance!"

Those are the things that came out of Aaron and my mouth while 'questioning' him. I see Aphmau pull Laurance out, but I hold Aaron back. I then pick Marshal and Levin up. Aaron, Levin, Marshal and I all go outside to play. 

"AGH! CADENZA!" Aphmau screeches. 

Her voice echoes through Phoenix Drop. Aaron and I glance at each other, then burst out laughing. Marshal and Levin are confused, but soon catch on and start nervously laughing. Aaron and I catch our breath, giving the kids a chance to stop. I chuckle, then we continue playing outside with the kids. In the backyard.

With ponies

And Tiaras...

Woo.

(Note the sarcasm)