Where Were You

I'm Yours Too

Before I had a chance to really respond to Camila, Dylan had stood on her tiptoes and pushed the door bell.

Camila's hand on my back calmed me slightly but my heart beat wildly in my chest. I felt like passing out the moment I heard footsteps approaching quickly.

Time stood still momentarily when Aunt Greta swung the door open. I found myself staring into familiar green eyes and I swallowed but immediately felt calm the moment I felt her arms wrap around me.

Her sob into my neck set me off and I was standing outside her door in the freezing cold, crying. It felt good to cry though; it felt like a weight was being lifted off my shoulders. Aunt Greta pulled back, wiping my face with her hands before wiping her own. "God you're so grown up now!"

I nodded, not yet able to find my voice.

"Hello Greta," Camila smiled softly, her hand securely in Dylan's.

"It is so good to see you again Camila." Aunt Greta hugged the brunette before her eyes finally drifted down to the smaller girl. "Aren't you just the most beautiful little girl." She knelt down and smiled through tears. "Your Gramma always said you were."

Dylan's eyes flashed slightly. "You knew my Gramma?" She whispered.

"God Lauren," Aunt Greta pulled us into a fierce hug, "never leave us again okay? We're your family, we'll do anything for you."

I could see Camila from over the older woman's shoulder. She was smiling with tears forming in her own eyes. I couldn't help but smile back.

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Lucas' PoV

"All I'm saying is I cannot believe you scored such a babe." Uncle Alex laughed, taking a sip of his beer.

"Uncle, she's not mine and she's seventeen you perv." I stuffed the photo of Jaiden back in my bag.

"Hey, I'd never go there but you have to admit, your taste in the ladies is almost as good as mine." He smiled teasingly and slid down the wall, sitting next to me in the hallway. "So why are you sitting here all alone while your cousins are kicking ass on the video game?"

I shrugged. "I don't know and you said a bad word." A smile tugged at my lips.

"Not falling for that," he raised an eyebrow, "your parents and Normani probably give you more money than I ever got when I was your age."

"Okay, I'll let it slide this time." I poked his curly head with my finger. "Do you think you'll ever fall in love again?"

My Uncle Alex frowned and slouched a little bit more. "Maybe? I don't know. I think focusing on Hannah is what's best for me right now."

"This family has too many girls." I voiced out loud and he laughed, completely agreeing with me.

"I guess liking girls makes up for that." He threw me a wink and stretched. I didn't want him to leave yet. I grabbed his hand and tugged him back down. "Everything okay?"

"I have a secret." I whispered. "It's not a bad secret but I promised I wouldn't say anything." I held my breath.

"Well I think if it's a good secret, you should keep it. No harm in those kind." Uncle Alex ruffled my hair and scooped me up, carrying me into the living room with my cousins.

I heard the front door swing open and found myself flat on my back with Dylan hugging me. "Missed me?" I chuckled.

"They are so cool Lukey! Uncle Vic and Aunt Greta said that it's okay if I stay with them for a little bit in the summer when we visit Nana and Grandpa!" Dylan cried happily, bouncing around.

Mom and Momma walked in the house hand in hand with Uncle Vic and Aunt Greta following behind. I couldn't help but smile and jump up, giving them each a huge hug.

"Vic, Greta, come in! There's plenty of food." Grandpa smiled warmly, patting the top of my head.

"I think with everything we've been through this year and years before that, this family deserves to have a chance to heal together." Nana smiled and hugged Aunt Greta.

"Hey squirt, can I borrow you?" Momma nudged me and I nodded, following her into the hallway, avoiding my mom's curious glare. "Are you ready for tonight?"

"Am I ever!" I whispered excitedly. "How are you going to get me out of the house that late?"

"Oh sweetie, I'm a Jauregui, I have my ways." She winked and kissed my forehead.

"You're nervous." I pointed out at the shakiness of her hands when she cupped the side of my face.

"And you are way too smart for your own good." Her green eyes twinkled. "Come on, let's go kick some video game butt."

"Momma?" I swallowed and looked down at my rainbow socked feet. "After, I mean, do you think maybe... I was doing some research and I was wondering," I took a deep breath, "if you could adopt me?"

"Luc..." she whispered in awe, tears already forming in her eyes. I had to swallow my own, fearing her answer. "You want me to adopt you?"

"I want to be Lucas Evelyn Cabello-Jauregui." I stated with confidence. "I want to be yours too."

"Oh baby," her arms were thrown around me and she nodded, "I'm yours too. I'll be more than happy to adopt you and make you mine as well."

"Mom's going to be insanely happy about this." I whispered with wide eyes, smiling like a crazy person.

"How about we do one surprise at a time, yea?" Momma stood up and held out her hand.