my fave Aspen and Vance sibling vibe moments so far
Vance leaned against the frame, glanced back at the hall, then whispered, "We're throwing [redacted] a party, right?"
Aspen grinned and closed the book. "Definitely."
"So, when's her birthday?"
"May 27th."
Vance hummed in contemplation. "Next week. Do you think we can prepare everything in time to have the party this weekend?"
"I'm up for the challenge if you are."
"You know it." Vance matched her grin and added, "Shopping on Friday, then? I'll drive."
Aspen nodded. "I'll make a list."
***
Aspen was distracted from admiring the scene by a hand reaching for a strawberry. She shielded the bowl with her hand just in time. Vance frowned.
She narrowed her eyes at him. "[redacted]'ll be here in a few minutes. You can wait."
"Yes, ma'am," Vance muttered. He leaned against the table and sighed. "Unbelievable that I don't get snacking privileges as co-party planner."
Aspen rolled her eyes.
***
"When's your birthday?" Aspen asked.
"Middle of September," Vance answered.
Aspen grinned and rubbed her hands together. "Perfect. I have my next party to plan."
"But we'll have yours to plan first," [redacted] said. She looked at Vance and explained, "She's an August baby."
Vance smirked. "I bet I can plan a more epic party for you than you can for me."
"You've got yourself a bet!" Aspen extended her hand and Vance shook it.
***
"I need your help, but you can't ask me why," Aspen said.
The eyebrow on the same side of Vance's face as his uncovered ear rose. He fully removed the headphones and said, "That's an interesting way to greet someone."
"I'm serious, Vance."
He frowned and looked her straight in the eye. "Can you at least expand on how you want me to help?"
***
Aspen smiled too, but her expression was quite sheepish. "Now?"
"Seriously?" Vance hopped out of the chair. "You waited until the last moment to ask me?"
As they walked out of the room, Aspen explained, "I didn't know how this would go! If you kept being difficult, I was going to bring up the time to put pressure on you to decide."
Vance stopped in the middle of the corridor and looked at her. "I don't know if I should applaud you because that's a smart trick or lecture you for using it against someone already on your side."
Aspen put on her sweetest grin and said, "You can think about it while you're waiting in the car!"













