Fang looked at Angel and then me. He looked at Angel again and said, "What do you think you're doing?" Angel looked at her feet. "Why do you thing you can just walk around and do whatever you want, do whatever you want to people? It's not right!"
Fang looked at me to continue, so I knelt down to Angel's level. "He's right. Why do you keep doing that? It's not safe. It's not smart. And, it shows you do not respect everybody else around you. Especially those older than you." I stared at her, and she nodded.
"I'm... I'm sorry. I didn't know it bugged you," she said looking up innocently. Which, if you knew Angel meant she wasn't done with mischievousness.
"Angel, we're being serious. If you do something else we ask you not to do, or something dangerous or stupid or mean, there will be consequences," Fang said, his voice rising slightly. Angel nodded.
I opened the door, and we all walked to the living room, where everyone was waiting. I sat on the couch, and Angel clambered onto my lap. I stroked her hair gently.
"When are we going prom-shopping?" Nudge asked excitedly. I sighed.
"How about I take the boys tomorrow, and the girls the day after. It might take a little longer for Ell and Max," my mom said, smiling. "The night of the prom, the kids who aren't going can choose to do whatever they want. How about we watch a movie?" Total yipped in excitement, and the three younger kids wooped happily. "Well, Ella and I better go set up the condo. We'll be back in time for cooking you guys dinner."
We waved them good bye, then popped some popcorn and watched The Golden Compass. I never realized, but my mum's couch could fit all of us, even when we extended out wings a little. It gave me an idea: "Hey! Why don't we sleep here tonight? We could fold out the couch. We all fit perfectly," I asked.
"Wow, Max! That's a great idea!" Nudge said excitedly. "Wait, will I have to sleep on the ground? Y'know, since I kick a lot?" I sighed and nodded sadly.
"That's okay! I'll sleep next to you!" Angel said.
Fang looked at me. "Great idea. You're so smart," he said kissing my cheek. I did find a hint of sarcasm in his words, but I ignored it and smiled at him. It was a good idea. Anything for my happy flock of mutant kids and dog!