`better together' - Chapter 100
Chapter 100 is just chapter 1, however the numbers go down instead of up. this is in Naomi's pov. TY AND TRY TO ENJOY :D
The delicious aroma of the freshly baked muffins wafted up to me, and I took a deep breath in, admiring my work. This is perfect. I’m sure they will all love it.
“Naooooooooomi! Are you done yet? I can smell the muffins all the way from out here, they smell delish!!!” I laughed at Leo’s enthusiasm, equally excited to show them my newest recipe.
“Yup, nearly done, bringing them out right now!” I made my way to the back yard and was immediately greeted by cheers and hoorahs. “Finally, a feast is on its way!”
“Haha, calm down Leo, they aren’t going anywhere.”
“Says you, Xav, you were literally just as excited as Leo. Well, as excited as you can get with that lazy ass of yours.”
“Alright guys, let’s just say that we are all pumped up to try out Mimi’s muffins, ‘kay?”
“Ezra, don’t call me Mimi… you know how much I hate it.” I lamented, pouting at my best friend.
“Awww but it's such a cute nickname!” Ezra smiled, her perfect teeth gleaming in the bright sunlight. I frowned at her for a few seconds before breaking out into a smile. It was impossible to stay mad at Ezra.
“If you don’t let us try then we will all call you Mimi for the rest of your life! Pleaaaaaaaaase!” Leo jumped up and down, his face lit up in anticipation.
“Alright, alright. Treat yourselves!” I set down the plate of the muffins and Leo leapt at it like a starving tiger, quickly followed by the others. I smiled to myself, carving this precious moment into my memory.
“SO GOOD!!!” Leo exclaimed, his mouth full with the muffin, crumbs spraying out. Beaming, I bent down and ruffled his strawberry blonde hair, appreciating his constant compliments. I grasped one of the muffins and took a bite, hoping that it was as good as Leo said. The spongy texture collapsed under my tongue and the mild sweetness of the blueberries balanced the sourness of the lemon juice.
“Hmmm, not bad.” I stated, admiring my work of ‘art’.
“Not bad?! This is amazing! You really improved from last time. The flavors match a lot more and it looks a lot more aesthetically pleasing!” Ezra encouraged, and held up her hand for a high-five. I accepted it and cheered, knowing that if Ezra gave her approval, it was honestly good.
“What about you, Xav?” Ezra questioned, turning toward the eldest boy with a smile.
“Good enough that I would rather stay awake and eat them than go to sleep.”
“Hoorah! That’s a yes from him! I guess that this means the recipe was a success?” I asked.
“A success indeed.” All my friends chimed in, their joyful faces beaming at me. We laughed, filling the great nature air with our pleasant conversations about the times we’ve been through together, and the times yet to come. We chatted until the sun descended through the forest trees and the dusk light shone over us, the birds quieting their daytime melodies for the peaceful night ahead. We made our way back home together, the grass crunching softly under our bare feet. Waving goodbye to each other, we parted ways. All these special memories I share with my precious friends are as valuable as gold and diamonds to me.
I never want these times to end.
