Page 26 of Breakaway

Ah, Blondie misses us.

Dax

1) You can’t call me Blondie. Only Petal. 2) Why are you more chatty on text?

Punchy

Why is your face uglier from the left? Some things just are, Bro.

Dax

Daddy Fletch, please punch his ugly mug for me.

Daddy Fletch

I’m not your bouncer that you can just order around.

Dax

But you want to do this, don’t you?

Petal

Your face is perfect, Blondie. I love you just how you are.

Dax

Thank you, Petal. I love you too.

Punchy

The Grinch’s heart just grew three sizes.

Dax

STFU, Reed. I think I like it better when you’re quiet.

Daddy Fletch

Yes. Thank you! Reed, you’re about to be outnumbered.

Dax

Hold up. I didn’t say I aligned with you.

Punchy

Big word. Was it on your word of the day calendar, perchance? I’ll wait while you google.

I couldn’t help but laugh, the sound echoing around the kitchen. Reed was funny when he wanted to be. I knew he was riling me up on purpose, and I loved him a little for it. It helped keep my mind off the fact I was here by myself. I had a feeling he somehow knew that. Reed never did anything without a purpose.

Dax

Bro, your hemorrhoid cream came in today. Is there a reason you need so much? You might want to get that checked out.

Punchy

Don’t worry your pretty little head about it. All in due time.

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