Sabrina’s rage never simmered down as quickly as it did when the words ‘debate team’ came from Ari’s lips. Immediately her warped countenance smoothed into one of intrigue, index finger raising to tap her chin in genuine consideration. “Well maybe we’re being too rash” she conceded, sinking back into the space beside Ari and draping an arm around her shoulders. Sabrina could admit it was wrong to suddenly find value in the young man because it was revealed that he had academic worth. However, if she was forced to pass judgement on her darling Adriana’s possible suitor she would at least find solace in the knowledge that he held some semblance of intelligence. It was what she deserved. Regardless anyone who dared let the inkling of interest settle in their brain towards the girl would have three fierce mother hens to get through.
“I mean, he can’t be too devious. He’s on the debate team after all and the swim team, that’s going to look impeccable on his college application…” she trailed off upon realizing that she’d gone off topic and completely veered from the entire point of the discussion. “Right right, priorities. Over night trip, bad. Here’s a thought” she rushed out, switching gears. “If she’s insistent on going and your resolve is crumbling, we take on a stipulation for approval” there was a pause as she let anticipation rise. “We meet him, obviously. If he’s harboring ill intent there’s absolutely no way he can fool all three of us.”
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Arielle felt the tension beginning to bear down on her shoulders and reach down her spine. This day was destined to come but she blissfully ignored it. They had collectively raised a well rounded, level headed young woman but that didn’t change the impact of hormones and peer pressure. Adrianna didn’t need anyone’s approval but high school was divisive for young minds that don’t yet have the capability to make just decisions. Decision that were bigger than what color dress to wear to the prom or who you allow into your heart. “I just want to be like my parents who were unwavering and one minded. They said no and I pushed back–” she paused with a sigh. “Sure my act of rebellion gave me Adi and she’s the best part me but I can’t say that I want that life for her.” Leaning into the supports that radiated from Sabrina and Hadley, she squeezed their hands.
“Jesus isn’t even safe enough for her, Hads, but she’s sixteen and her heart and head aren’t working in tandem.” Arielle’s jaws tensed at the college bred ruffian in question. Arielle’s father was the wet dream for colleges: equally smart and athletic. She thought that those things mattered in some way to gauge his goodness or character but the swing of the door and his receding shadow was what really mattered. “Brina, you may be on to something. What if he dazzles us all but is still the devil? I know she’ll hate it because we’re, mainly me, is embarrassing but a little embarrassment isn’t a bad thing, right?”
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“I know I don’t have a leg to stand on here, but honestly, what kind of nightmare are we signing up for? What if she sleeps with him and then he breaks her heart?” Hadley, usually quite the optimist, was only brought to this kind of thinking when it came to Arielle’s daughter. Their daughter, really, the three of them had practically raised her together. Even when she was off at school, Hadley knew more about Adrianna’s life than her own brothers’ most days. “Okay, so say we let her go, and say they do have sex... Is it wrong of us to give her the kind of safe sex advice that Brina’s always going on about?” Again, Hadley felt out of her league. She knew she should swallow back the churning feeling in her gut and let the girl live, but more than anything, Hadley wanted to protect the teenager. “Also, you’re right, honey, you’re definitely the most embarrassing one. But A will forgive you for it someday, then she’ll be super glad she had such a cool pair of aunts.” @sabrinaelliott @ariellexkane