It was on a saturday night that the friend group couldn’t stop shaking with excitement. They would be heading towards Theo's parents' farm house to spend the weekend in celebration of Bea and Theo's birthday.
There was a sense of intrigue going on, given that Theo's older brother, Stephen, offered to go pick everyone up. He was a bit taller than Theo, serious and stern where Theo was nervous and tender. His wife, however, reminded of a sunflower, one that could take a man down with the touch of her finger.
They fit mostly comfortably in carriages, one where Sebastian, Ominis, Theodore, Beatrice, Amit, Poppy, Natsai and Elizabeth somehow managed to squeeze themselves in, and the other with Imelda, Lyra, Isla, Everett and Anne.
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Beatrice had been excited all week for the trip, though she suspected Sebastian’s enthusiasm mostly came from the fact he’d somehow convinced himself Theo’s parents would adore him despite every warning given beforehand.
By the time everyone settled into the carriages, Bea already tucked comfortably against Sebastian’s side beneath the evening chill, she found herself far more distracted by the warmth of him beside her than the scenery passing outside.
Though admittedly, Theo’s family was difficult to ignore.
"Oh, they’re terrifying," Bea mused after watching Stephen effortlessly organize half the group within minutes. "Your entire family is impressively composed."
Beside Theo, Amit let out a quiet laugh, though he looked faintly nervous all the same.
"I suddenly understand why Theo is so naturally good under pressure," he admitted, glancing toward him fondly. "I think meeting your family may actually be more intimidating than my astronomy exams."
