9
Layla
I walk into my house with Via on my hip at the end of a long day to the sound of Linkin Park blaring over the stereo. Seems like Payne’s going to learn those last few swear words he doesn’t already know.
Via wiggles in my arms and I place her down on the ground, where she immediately runs off toward the noise coming from the kitchen and living area.
“Invaders!” Payne screams and he runs past me to duck behind the couch, Via following close behind.
Two seconds later, Vance runs in wearing protective eyewear and a vest, with a Nerf gun in his hand.
“Me! Me!” Via runs out from behind the couch, holding her hands out for his gun.
He bends down to her and she grabs the glasses from his face and throws them on the floor. Payne comes from behind the couch and Vance’s vest lights up
