What happened people? I worked really hard on that last chapter and yet it became another time when I didn't get any feedback! C'mon guys, please? I need writing tips! I need something better to look at in my email aside from petitions and spam!

So if you haven't read the previous chapter- please do! If you do- and I hate to sound like a bitch- but could you review the chapters individually? I like seeing the count go up once a chapter, not just once for every 2 chapters... Am I sounding needy? Idk anymore.

Anyway! Another time skip thingy! Yay! AND, this one is a much more positive turn from the stuff going on the last, like, 3 chapters.

Enjoy

Chapter 21

Growing Up

The twins were now officially 21-years-old.

Now, when someone turns twenty-one, you think they want to go out drinking or gambling since they're finally of age, right?

Well that's not what Alex and Skye planned on at all. What they did was a little different.

"S-Skye, Honey, do you h-have to move out? Of all things?!" Taylor mother sniffed for what felt like the millionth time that day. I chuckled lightly to myself, watching her form shake under my arm that was draped across her shoulders. "You two couldn't just go out and get drunk for a night?!"

Skye sighed lightly. Alex had gotten the same reaction from her when they all helped her move into her apartment not far off from Skye's.

Now that they were finally adults, their appearances have changed as well. Skye had a more muscular build than when he was younger, though not the crazy buffness you see on certain guys- he was just toned enough that there wasn't any unnecessary fat anywhere. Though he did keep his hair the same as when he was sixteen; he'd also gotten even taller than me by at least six inches.

Alex had all the necessary curves of a woman now, it was a little nerve-wracking in my mind, but that's how growing up works. She'd grown her hair out again; now it stopped at her lower back. She was proud of it, that's for sure- she was always playing with it when she was bored and had fun styling it different ways when there was a formal event to attend.

"Mom, I get that you're having a weirdly hard time with this; but come on- everyone moves out of their parents' house at some point. This is our time," He paused to pick up a box off the ground. "Besides, it's not like I'm living alone. And I thought you hated drinking, no matter who's doing it."

That was true; Kelly was moving in with him later today. That being something that Skye was absolutely beaming over. Five whole years of dating, confessing words of love and drama were finally paying off.

"I do… And I-I know, but-" Taylor cut herself off to blow her nose into a tissue Skye gave her and he smiled at her thoughtfully.

"He'll be fine, Tay. So will Alex; and they're just a snow globe away in case anything really does happen." I reassured her, rubbing up and down her arm for good measure and she sniffed again.

"But anything could happen! S-Someone might break in, o-or you won't be able to pay the rent and the landlord is actually part of the mafia and he kneecaps you and-"

"Mom. What have you been doing lately?" Skye asks with a raised brow as I couldn't speak while trying to hold back my laughter.

"M-Mostly reading my mom's old murder mystery novels," She sniffed again and wiped her eyes dry. "Why?"

He laid a hand on her shoulder, his expression amused but grim as his hair hid his ears and right eye.

"You need to stop reading those," He stood back up normally again and retracted his hand back to his side. "Plus I thought you and Dad would love to have the house to yourselves again. You know, do the things I'm sure you did before we were born…" He trailed off and scratched his neck awkwardly. I blinked in realization and I heard Taylor's sniffles finally cease.

"I never thought of it that way," She said with a blank expression before smiling brightly at our son. "Have fun, Honey!"

Both Skye and I made surprised choked sounds and looked at her in disbelief.

"T-Tay!" I stuttered a nervous laugh while Skye's face went red.

"You didn't have to change your mind that fast!" He cried and Taylor laughed.

"What'd I do wrong? Here, I'll take this box!" She said, suddenly eager to help and she took the closest box inside the apartment.

Skye and I watched her retreating form, he even almost dropped his own box in shock.

"Better be prepared for what she's got in mind when you guys get home." He said and I bit my lip and sighed lightly, not sure if I should feel excited or afraid.

"Right…," I blinked for a moment and looked at him. "You think you're ready for this?" I asked, flashing a knowing grin when he raised brow in confusion.

"R-Ready for what?" He averted his eyes, clearly knowing what I was getting at and I elbowed him teasingly.

"I know that you know that I know," I paused, trying to figure out if that was the right amount of "knows" and Skye blinked. "Anyway, good luck Kiddo."

I know that you know that… Moon that's too hard to even think about.

Kelly showed up later as planned and we both helped her get situated as well. Her black hair was so long now… And with those waves it'd probably be twice as long if it were straight like Taylor's and Alex's hair. Her chocolate brown eyes seemed to glow in the artificial light coming from the lamps around the room.

"Thanks again for helping me move in too, Mr. and Mrs. Frost." Kelly smiled as she took a sip from a glass of water, sitting beside Skye on the couch.

"Not a problem. And we told you before- don't be so formal! You're pretty much part of the family anyway." I grinned when her cheeks reddened in either embarrassment or the thought of becoming part of the family for real; we all know it's bound to happen- it's just a matter of when Skye will grow a pair and finally ask her.

"Okay, well we'll just let you two get settled in- all that fun stuff- and Jack," Taylor said eagerly and I turned to her in question. She had her back facing the "kids" as she unbuttoned part of her sweater. "Let's head home," She smiled and I felt my face heat up slightly as she walked out the door. "It's game night!"

"Oh moon…" I muttered. I've created a sex fiend.

I turned to Kelly and Skye who were watching with amused grins.

"I'm just gonna… Um… Yeah." I waved my farewell to them and bolted out the door, doing my best to ignore their laughter as the wind pushed the door closed behind me.

I was immediately assaulted by my Falling Star giggling madly as we tumbled through the air endlessly.

"Whoa! Tay, calm down." I laughed, pulling Taylor in by her shoulders to get us both to stop spinning and she smiled at me dizzily.

"Okay, okay, sorry!" She said and I chuckled, lifting up her chin and leaning in to kiss her softly. I hadn't seen her this excited in a really long time, might as well make the most of it.

"You ready?" I breathed when I noticed our home was in sight. She smirked and already worked her hands underneath my hoodie.

"I was reborn ready, Jack."

"Well, I didn't think your own mother could be so… Aggressive." Kelly laughed, standing from the couch and taking hers and Skye's glasses to the kitchen.

He grinned and stood as well. "Me neither." He laughed and ran a hand through his hair. There was still a cold breeze running through the room as a result of Jack closing the door behind him and Kelly shivered slightly.

Skye walked up behind her and slipped his arms around her waist, smiling when she jumped in surprise and almost dropped the glass I her hand.

"God, Skye- way to almost give me a heart attack." She giggled and set the glass aside, twisting in his embrace until she faced him as Skye smirked.

"You know you love it, Kelly." He breathed, raising a hand from her waist to cup her cheek lightly.

"Maybe," She said, raising her brow in thought for a moment and Skye blinked. "But not as much as I love you." She whispered, grabbing the collar of his shirt and pulling him into a deep kiss.

After a minute or two, they pulled apart, taking in deep breaths. Skye grinned at her breathlessly.

"Guess my mom's not the only one who's aggressive." He laughed and Kelly nodded with a smirk.

"Well get used to it, 'cause you're gonna be stuck with me for quite a while." She kissed him lightly after pushing her hair out of her face.

Skye smiled, taking her hand in his and kissing her again.

"I wouldn't have it any other way," He whispered and raised his head a little, still watching the girl in front of him. "Let's make the most of tonight, yeah? First night getting to go back to the same house… Wanna go out?" He asked, hoping to get an agreement.

Kelly blinked and breathed a light laugh. "Wow, um, what's the occasion?" She asked in turn and he chuckled.

"Is that a no?"

She shook her head and squeezed his hand slightly. "'Course not! C'mon, let's go," She started to pull him along to the door but paused when he pulled his hand out of hers and she raised a brow at him. "What's wrong?"

He pursed his lips and pointed to their room. "I uh, I gotta just go grab some cash, that's all. I'll meet you outside, okay?" He said, Kelly kept her eyes on him for a moment before she nodded slowly and was out the door the moment she had her shoes on.

Skye let out a deep breath and ran a hand through his hair as he walked into their room and retrieved what he'd been looking for.

"Hope Dad's luck comes in handy tonight."

"This way Kelly, come on."

Skye pulled Kelly along with him and after a few moments, she'd begun to realize that the place was looking more and more familiar.

The carts with different snacks and beverages, the lights strewn about the trees like stars, the thick, concrete bridge raised above a stream…

The park where they'd had their first date.

"I forgot this place was still standing." She laughed and followed him along without hesitation. She raised a brow at his silent figure and strode alongside him, her hand squeezing his to get his attention.

She didn't succeed in the slightest. Skye… He looked really pale; his mind clearly somewhere else as he bit his lip for what seemed like the hundredth time that night and she frowned.

"Skye? Skye…," She shook his arm and he finally shot out of his thoughts and looked at her in question. "You okay? You don't look so good… We could just go back home if you're sick." She said concernedly, fighting back the odd feeling of not having to say "your house" for the moment.

She shook his head immediately and smiled. "No. No, I'm fine, really. Come on, just a little bit farther, okay?" Kelly nodded and went along with him silently until they were at the bridge.

Skye turned to her with a smile and glanced down at the water below. "You remember when we came here last?"

She nodded with a laugh and pulled herself up to the concrete barrier, just like she had that night five years ago.

"I do. First date, you were so nervous," She said and Skye nodded with a laugh before her face grew serious. "And then you were taken away by Pitch…"

He frowned and rested his hand on hers.

"I'm not going anywhere this time; I promise," He paused and lowered his eyes, taking a deep breath and Kelly eyed him warily. "Kelly, I uh… I love you, you know that."

She nodded with a wide grin and he chuckled.

"I um… I-I know this is pretty sappy, but just bear with me here, alright?" She laughed and he took that as confirmation to continue.

"They say when you love someone, that… T-That you like their perfections, but love all their faults and accept them for who they are. I do, I always have… Though honestly I'm yet to find any of those faults. You're sweet, funny, you're crazy smart and beautiful, and, well- just plain awesome really. B-Back when we were kids, whenever I'd look at you- I'd get confused… Like 'What could this amazing person possibly see in me to want to be my friend- let alone my girlfriend? I'm no genius or superstar; I don't have any special skill or talent.' But now, I know that doesn't matter. I see you for you and you see me for me- not what we can or can't do.

Skye pauses and laughs to himself uneasily. "B-But this is about you! I uh… Oh moon, I-I'm falling apart here…," Kelly smiled through her obvious nervousness and squeezed his hand tightly, a hint of happy tears on the verge of breaking loose. "Kelly, you've put with this crazy, awkward spirits' lovechild for such a long time; so…"

He pulled his hand away from hers to reach into his jacket pocket, took a step back and got down on one knee as Kelly's hands flew up to her mouth when she saw what he was holding. Skye looked up at her from the ground and flipped open a small box in his hands.

Inside of it was a small diamond ring, the gem cut in the shape of a small flower that gleamed in the moonlight.

"Will you put up with this weirdo a bit longer and make him the happiest man in the world?"

She immediately launched herself off the concrete barrier with a squeal of delight, barely giving him time to close the box and open his arms in order to catch her as she fell. Tears streaked her cheeks as she cupped his cheeks and kissed him repeatedly.

But they weren't prepared for the box to go flying out of his hands and through an opening in the other barrier behind him, down to the water below.

Their eyes widened and Skye lifted himself up on his elbows, staring wide eyed at the opening and Kelly gasped, lifting herself up off the ground in shock.

"Oh shit!" He cried, launching himself off the ground and jumping on top of the barrier, looking into the water in hopes of finding the small box.

He sighed and jumped down into the stream without a second thought.

"Skye!" Kelly cried, looking out over the barrier when she heard a splash and a cry of pain. Skye was already searching in the water restlessly, small cuts on his face and hands and his clothes soaking wet.

She ran off the bridge and to the water's edge as he moved farther down the stream. "Skye, get out of there! You'll freeze!"

A few moments later he saw his bright blue eyes widen and he shot his hand up in the air, the box now in his hand as he stood and ran out of the water to her, grinning wide.

"I got it." He breathed, clearly unprepared for her to wrap her arms around his cold, wet body.

"You idiot! Skye, you scared me half to death!" She cried, not caring how cold his body was against hers or that her clothes were also getting soaked as well.

Skye's eyes widened when he saw her tears. "Kelly, I-I'm sorry! I-"

She never gave him a chance to speak as she raised her hands to his cheeks and jerked his head down to hers and kissed him so deeply he almost felt his knees buckle under himself.

It felt like forever until she pulled away silently, her hand softly moving down the side of his face and resting on his chest. He snaked an arm around her waist, the other holding the box up in question.

"So… Is that a yes?" He asked with a raised brow and a grin. Kelly lowered her eyes and breathed a light laugh, hitting his chest with her hand playfully.

"Of course. But," She looked up at him again, her eyes glistening with tears and he raised a brow in confusion. "Only if you promise not to scare me like that again. Deal?" She cocked her head to the side, awaiting her answer. Skye chuckled and moved her head back up and leaned in close, kissing her passionately.

"I promise."

Wow. A LOT of passion in this chapter, eh? It's fun writing stuff like that lol.

Although I never know how accurate it is compared to real life relationships; if someone reading this has been in a relationship or is in one, please let me know if this is going alright.

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Thank you and see you in the next time skip