Kids from One Alpha

Chapter 139

 

Chapter 139: Jack-O-Lanterns

Serena and Logan corralled the kids away from the games early. They wanted to have enough time to carve their pumpkins. At the house, Serena covered the kitchen table with newspaper. She got a big bowl out for the pumpkin seeds and insides and got come big spoons and knives. She also grabbed markers so they could draw designs on the pumpkins to carve out. “I’m going to carve a wolf,” Oliver said. “Mine is going to be super scary,” Olivia said. They sat down and got right to work. Serena sat and stared at her blank pumpkin. She wasn’t sure what she wanted to do. “Creative block?” Logan asked, taking a seat beside her. She nodded. “Oliver is covering the wolf and Olivia is covering scary, so what should I do?” she asked. “Make a fairy, mommy.” Olivia suggested. “A fairy?” she asked. Olivia nodded.

“A fairy sounds good,” Logan said with a nod. Serena shrugged. She picked up her marker and started drawing the outline of a fairy. “Are you going to carve a pumpkin?” Olivia asked Logan. “Not today,” Logan said. “I’m going to separate the seeds out so I can make roasted pumpkin seeds.”

“Gross, you’re going to play with the pumpkin guts,” Olivia teased. Logan reached his hand into the bowl and pulled a handful of seeds and pumpkin goo out. He pushed his hand forward at Olivia.

Squealing, Olivia jumped out of her chair and ran away. She laughed as she ran back to the table.

carved their pumpkins. Logan kept a close watch on them when they started using the knives.

said. He chuckled and patted the seeds as dry as he could with paper towels. He sprinkled them with

it smells great in here,” she said. Logan smiled at her and pulled

best fall snack there is,” he said, setting them on the counter to cool. “Can we light our jack-o-lanterns on the porch?” Olivia asked. “Yes, of course,” Serena said. She went to a drawer in the kitchen

and Serena lit the candles. “Wow” Oliver muttered, stepping back to look at them. “They are so pretty!” Olivia agreed. Logan smiled, putting his arm around

her and she looped hers though his. “Let the dancing commence,” he teased. They went back to where the dance floor was set up and Logan got them each a mug of the pumpkin mead again. Serena got herself some snacks from the table of food and picked at them absently. “Are you worn out on fall yet?” Logan asked her. Serena sighed and shook her head. “No, this has been one of the best weekends ever,” she admitted. “Not just for me, but for the twins too.” “I really wanted it to be special” Logan said, “You succeeded,” Serena said. She had something on her mind, but Logan

and led her onto the dance floor. There were several other couples dancing too. The

 
 

up. Serena put her free hand on Logan’s shoulder. He gave his arm a little squeeze, pulling her as close as possible. She gave a little squeak of surprise and then smiled. He pressed his cheek against hers, leading her

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