✿ + Forehead Kiss(es) for Evan & their kids.
title: who you are in the dark
summary: Who Evan is in the privacy of their W4 apartment
word count: 538
The shadows cloaked over their face like a mask.
Evan lurked in the dark of the hallway, ready to lunge. They kept out of the light of the living room. They shut their eyes. There were whispers carrying from the bedroom. A playful smile spread across their face. They waited until the whispers came closer, accompanied by two sets of light footsteps. A gentle growl slipped through their teeth. They was a small gasp, an inhalation of breath. Evan opened their eyes, the bright yellow obvious in the dark. “I am Evan, Guardian of the Shoe Lace,” Evan said in a mock deep voice, to their kids. “You have trespassed on the Land of Apartment 20C. The penalty is being…” Brown eyes widened, and Noah grabbed Naomi’s hand, dragging her back. Naomi laughed. Evan’s smile relaxed into something more goofy. “Tickled!” they yelled, jumping forward. “Run!” Naomi said. She and Noah raced through the dining room. Evan chased them at a speed walk, playfully growling. “I’mma catch you!” Evan teased. "The floor is lava!” Noah shouted, jumping on the nearest chair. Naomi climbed on a nearby cooler. Evan hopped on the closest stool. It was barely big enough to fit both their feet. Evan wobbled exaggeratedly on one foot, moving their arms in large windmill motions as if to keep their balance. The twins’ giggling filled the room. Noah and Naomi made eye contact— Twin telepathy, Evan liked to call it. "Floor!“ Naomi yelled. She and Noah jumped down from their places, running towards the living room. Evan waited a few seconds before following them. The twins jumped on the couch, the springs creaking under their weight. Noah tossed a pillow at Evan. It hit them straight in the chest, and they barreled back like they were hit by a book instead. "Lava!” Noah said. Evan stopped in place, and sank to their knees. "Agh nooooo,“ they said exaggeratedly. "I’m meltinggggg.” They fell to the side, closing their eyes. They listened to the laughter for a moment, lying on the living room rug. They opened one eye. "And now I’m the…” Evan began. They jumped to their feet. "Lava monster!“ they yelled, scooping Naomi off the couch. Evan kissed her on the forehead. They lifted her into the air, blowing a raspberry on her stomach. "Aaah, they got me!” Naomi squealed, squirming. "Don’t worry, I’ll save you!” Noah shouted. “Floor!” He hopped down from the couch. “Let her goooo,” Noah yelled. He jumped up, clinging to Evan’s waist. “Surrenderrrr,” Naomi said. She wrapped her arms around Evan’s neck. "Noooo,“ Evan cried out. "Tiny children, my only weakness.” They fell back onto the living room rug, taking their kids with them. Noah let go, sitting on Evan’s stomach. Naomi settled on their chest. Evan closed their eyes, letting their tongue stick out of their mouth. “Bleh,“ Evan said. Beep, beep, beep. Evan opened their eyes. They blinked, glancing towards the kitchen. Right, the pizza bagels. Evan lifted Naomi up, setting her on the rug so they could sit up. They planted a kiss on Noah’s forehead before picking him up so they could stand. "Come on, my brave Knights,” they said with a salute. “Time for dinner.”