Disclaimer: CL- JM, Cadence and Family – me

Still in Cadence’s POV

As Parents’ Day was coming close to an end I was left with no answers. My family left me hanging.

“Bye Cadence, we’ll see you soon, dad’s stumped and a bit pissed off, we’ll send you a letter instead, okay little sis?” Oliver told me before joining everyone in the van. I was about to cry as I was making sniffling sounds. He lifted me up and gave me a tight hug and a kiss on the cheek before putting me back down and walking to the van.

And here I was, sitting on the wooden stairs of my cabin. It was getting close to midnight and I still was in my casual damp clothes. My mind was still buzzing. The door opened behind me.

“Cade, come to bed. It’s late.” Edward said yawning. My legs felt like lead. I yawned and forced myself up. Edward went back to bed and I went into my pyjamas before falling asleep as I pulled the covers up.

For the next few days, they were concentrated on getting that letter. I would ask Sampson daily if there was any letters for me and he would always say no.

“Cadence, stop annoying Sampson, you’re going to get that letter when it arrives,” Edward told me one day when I was always checking if the mail has come.

“But, my relationship with Leonard is in the hands of my father’s decision AND that letter!” I yelled out. Edward stood there looking at me.

“I wish you cared more for our relationship than you do with yours and Leonard’s,” Edward said. His face was filled with hurt as he crossed his arms. I felt guilty. I was being selfish.

“Edward,” I started.

“I’m sorry about that; I shouldn’t keep hold of the past.” He said defensively.

“Edward,” I started again. He looked at me; I wrapped my arms around my best friend. “I’m sorry, I’m so selfish. Please Edward, forgive me, you’re like a brother to me.”

“You already have 5; one more will just cause more trouble.” He said as he tensed up.

“Edward, please, you mean so much to me, and I need you in my life.” I hugged harder as I buried myself in his chest. I started to tremble for how much his rejection was hurting me. Was this how Edward felt when we broke up? Edward eventually loosened himself and hugged me. The hug was warm and had a never-ending friendship feel to it.

888

Summer was going to finish in less than 2 weeks and I never got a response. How long did a letter take to get from New York to this little town? I sat cross-legged on the ground next to Leonard. My chin rested on my palms waiting impatiently.

“10 more minutes and Sampson should arrive with the mail. How long are you going to keep this up?” He asked me sighing.

“Sorry if this is boring you. I just need to know if my dad accepts you or not.”

“If he doesn’t, we can be the old love story. Boy meets girl. Girl meets boy. They fall in love. Father doesn’t approve. Girl runs away with boy.” He joked. I smiled.

“I’m not going to run away with you.” I said.

“You won’t say the same thing in a few years. By then we’ll be legally adults, a car, driver’s license...” He continued.

“Jobs, college, exams...” I continued after him. He looked at me.

“Thanks for ruining my fun,” He said as he stretched his legs in front of him and pushing his teal streaked hair out of his face. I laughed. My tail wagged in annoyed movements. Then my ears picked up the short wobbly steps of Sampson.

“That’s too cute! Your ears are like antennas!” Leonard said commenting on my round furry ferret ears.1 I stuck my tongue out at him before getting up and waiting for Sampson. He finally walked through the camp gates. I jogged to him.

“Sampson! The guy who I wanted to see.” I said with a big smile on my face.

“You always want to see me at this time.” He said taking a breath from his inhaler. “And yes, I have your letter.” He said and pulled it out and I snatched it.

“YES! Thank you Sampson! You’re the best!” I squealed as I ran back to Leonard.

“You just say that because I brought you your letter,” Sampson grumbled behind me. I quickly sat back next to Leonard and opened the letter. It was written on beige stationary. It was clearly my dad’s handwriting. My heart was pounding in my chest in anxiety.

“Cadence! Breathe!” Leonard yelled as he shook my shoulder. I took a deep breath as my chest tightened. I stared at the letter before starting to read it. My eyes looked at every word. My heart felt like it was going to rip out of my chest.

... Cadence, my only daughter, I want you to be happy and I’ll do anything just to see that smile on your face. As I watch you grow up from my little girl to a young woman I have come to realize that it’s not up to me to choose your path anymore. As I watched 2 young men get close to you, of course, I felt defensive, I wanted to protect you. As I observed your outing with Kevin, I wanted it to work for you two as I found him such a gentleman and educated but I got to see he wasn’t what you’re destined to be 

with. As I watched you with the young man you told me about I felt uneasy with someone I never met before until he was introduced to me. Seeing that he didn’t bring you somewhere fancy and you didn’t wear anything feminine I felt very uncomfortable but seeing how you two got along. How he made you smile made my heart melt. I rarely see you so happy with the biggest smile on your face. Leonard, it seems that he cares for you very much and even at this young age, knows what love is. And this is why, Leonard has my approval as expected. I hope everything will turn out fine for the both of you. With love, Dad.

I was about to cry but I held it in.

“Leo, my dad chose you.” I said giving him a big hug. “Isn’t that amazing?” He wrapped his arms around me.

“Looks like we won’t need to run away,” he said in a low voice.

“You won’t say the same thing in a few years my love,” I said. He chuckled. “C’mon, let’s go tell your brothers and Edward.” I said taking his hand and helping him stand up.

When we told Edward he shook Leonard’s hand and congratulated him with a faint smile. When we went to tell Leonard’s brothers poor Leo got the biggest hug from all 3 at once. When it came to me Louie gave me a kiss on the cheek and welcoming to the family. The kiss on the cheek made Leonard go berserk and almost killed Louie for touching his girlfriend. Larry, Liniment and I had to hold him back.

888

I packed the last of my things in my duffle bag. My folded camp uniform was folded neatly on my bed. I picked up the picture frame Patsy gave me. In the frame were a few pictures. The first one was a group picture of Patsy, Nina, Gretchen and I. The second was a picture of me and Edward. He had a scary face on while I was smiling all kinds with my arm around his shoulder. Then there was a group picture of Leonard, Edward and I. The one in the corner was a picture Patsy took when I wasn’t paying attention. Leonard and I were kissing against the cabin. I smiled before putting it in my bag.

“C’mon Cadence! Hurry up! Scoutmaster Lumpus is going to take a group picture before we have to go!” Lazlo called outside. I hurried up and placed myself cross-legged on the ground in the front as I was the smallest and youngest.

“Okay you brats smile and don’t do any funny business. Slinkman, take the picture and let’s get this over with,” Scoutmaster said as he tossed the camera to Slinkman. He positioned the digital camera.

“Okay, everyone, smile,” he said. I smiled as the flash went off.

This was the end of summer vacation but the beginning of a new life and being The Girl to be Part of Camp Kidney All Boys’ Camp.

The End(Well, almost)

1: In my mind, the characters are vision as humans with some of their animal features. As Cadence, instead of human ears she had those cute round ferret ears and her usual ferret tail. Leonard as those lemming ears and the hidden short tail and Edward with his olive skin (can’t be yellow, too creepy) and his big beaver tail but with human ears. Complicated? Deal with it.

A/N: This was pretty much a fast write: the whole story itself. I always thought of a young relationship to have many flaws as being 13-14 you’re only beginning to show interest in the opposite sex and having your own responsibilities along with still holding on to your childhood. Writing this story on my perspective of when I was 13-14 years old and dealing with the first boyfriend and the over protective father who won’t let you do anything without approval and rebelling against what your parents don’t approve of. My God, isn’t adolescence CONFUSING? Anyways, I don’t expect any good reviews on this. The story was blah but I just needed something to finish up the summer before I go onto my next work. The next story WILL be under the (M) mature theme. You’ll need to subscribe to me if you want to know when my story will be out.