I've never tried something like this before- but what's the harm in trying? Completely AU- read and review!
Love Rhyleigh xoxox
Rain fell from the sky in sheets, clouds darkening the sky. Like tears down someone's cheek, raindrops dripped down the window pane, seeming to put an eerie gloom on what would normally be a cheerful day.
And as miserable as the day was, it was the perfect way to spend it with family.
"It's rainin'", Ruby Rafter sighed, climbing into her parents bed.
"Hello, Rubes". Dave Rafter buried his head in his pillow, rolling over and grunting at the sight of the little girl.
"Daddy, I don't like rain".
"And why's that?" he wanted to know, pulling her closer towards him.
"Coz it's sad. It makes the day bad".
"Just because you can't go outside?"
"Yes". She nodded animatedly.
"Ruby Louise", he began, locking his eyes into hers- they were identical. His four children had inherited the Rafter blue orbs. "Do you know what happens when it rains?"
Beside the father-daughter duo, Julie smiled. When their older three were Ruby's age, complaining about the rain, Dave had given them the exact same answer. She knew the answer exactly.
"It means the angels are crying".
"Why?"
Ruby Rafter, never short of questions.
"Because they're sad they're not here too".
"Is Rachel comin'?" Ruby wanted to know, naming her older sister. Ruby adored Rachel, and Rachel was quite fond of the little girl herself. They had a sisterly bond that would no doubt get stronger as Ruby got older.
"And Jake", Julie added. Jake was Rachel's husband, who completely doted on Ruby ('Rubes! My favourite girl!')
"Ben an' Mel?"
Ben was her older brother, and Melissa was his wife. She, for some unexplainable reason, had a particularly close bond with Ben. Maybe it was the fact that he lived next door, or maybe it was the fact that he was there for her birth. But, whatever it was, they were close.
"yep". Dave nodded, imitating the comical nod that was his daughter's.
"Sammy and Nafan?"
Sammy and Nathan were her sister in law and brother, who loved the little girl to pieces, inviting her over to their apartment on a regular basis. Once the two moved out, they did up her bedroom- Nathan's childhood bedroom- making it perfect for the little princess Ruby was.
"Sammy and Nathan, too", Dave confirmed.
"Whata 'bout Carbo?"
Nick Karandonis, known to everyone as 'Carbo' could always make Ruby giggle. Their crazy neighbour, and Ben's best friend and housemate. He thought of her as a sister, and to Ruby, Carbo was just another member of their extended family.
"Can we eat pancakes?"
"I think pancakes will be a wonderful breakfast". Laughing, Julie pulled the little girl close and tickled her pudgy baby tummy, making her daughter squeal. Dave rolled over and pulled his two girls- two of his favourite girls- into a hug.
"Life doesn't get any better than this".
They didn't know it, but their lives were about to take an unexpected turn, sending them into a whirlwind- exactly like it did every time they were under the impression life was perfect.