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“ Is it supposed to hurt like this? ” Nilza & Jesús

"Braxton-Hicks contractions," Jesús held his hands over Nilza's stomach, lightly touching it. "It's not a real contraction. Your body is practicing for labor. It will pass in a moment."

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do you mind? i’ve got to put on my dress. Nilza & D’vonte

"Don't mind at all, mamas," D'Vonte grinned, making no move to leave. "Do you want me to turn around? Promise not to peek? Swear on my sister's life I won't look if that's what you want."

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“Why does everyone keep asking if we’re together? We’re not… right?” Nilza & D’vonte

D'Vonte looked over at Nilza and chuckled a little. "We're always together, girly. If you're in town we're always with each other. They probably think we're dating because of that. Does it bother you?"

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❛ what is it you want this time? ❜ Nilza & Jesús

"No need to bite my head off, querida. I brought you a snack. Been too long since you ate something." He set down the plate of sliced fruit and the bottle of tajin he'd grabbed, holding out a water bottle for her. "Do you need more ibuprofen for your knee?"

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“That lap lookin’ really empty…”

Jesús leaned back, spreading his legs wider and patting his thigh, gesturing for Nilza to come closer. "Why don't you come warm it up, mamacita."

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🫴 Nilza & Jesús

"Y yo se que esto es difícil, pero también," Jesús was cut off by the dangerously sharp nail under his chin, tilting his head up so that it wasn't hunched over the bag of baby clothes he'd been caught putting away. He met Nilza's eyes with guilty tears at the edges of his own. He hadn't meant to get caught preparing for the baby. He did his best not to pressure her into thinking about it beyond the act of being pregnant.

"What you doin' mamas?"

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🫴 Farrar & Charlie Panda

Farrar tipped his chin up and Charlie let out a chirp, little panda hands reaching up for the man. There was little chance this didn't end with Charlie climbing up his arm and settling around his neck like an oversized fur stole. The hunter had to be used to it by now. Charlie was the cuddliest in panda form and Farrar was warm. He chittered up at the man, waiting to be picked up.

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“i know it sounds childish, but i can't help believing some people are meant to find one another.” Thalia & Lucy

They were sitting on a river bank, enjoying some brief quiet that Lucy was grateful for. It felt like they'd spent ages trying to get to this point, to be able to take a break from everything that was thrown their way. She needed to breathe, at least for a moment.

When Thalia said that, Lucy looked over at them, unconsciously tucking a piece of hair behind her ear. She had half a smile on her face, eyes lighting up.

"My sister used to say there was someone out there for everyone. That they would find a way to meet, in this life or beyond."