When His Eyes Opened

Chapter Avery could help herself, and she tapped on the text from Ben.

wife’s got a voice! It’s a shame she’s not a singer!)

Avery had not expected be able to access phone.

would not been able to get in if he had set a passcode, but he did not have one set up.

”

After Ben’s text through, he sent over a video Avery’s performance.

Tammy had sent her the same video earlier and told her that she was going viral on the college ‘s forum

Avery returned to home screen and the back where she found it.

was at that moment that her finger slipped and opened up Elliot’s photo gallery, revealing the within

When Elliot emerged from the bathroom after his Avery gestured him, and he immediately the bed.

“I suddenly cooking.

Should I cook you from Avery asked.

Elliot looked at her, confused.

“Are you serious?”

“I Avery answered with enthusiasm.

“I can’t guarantee that I’d be any at it.

I’ve never really cooked before.

”

“You could try tomorrow,” Elliot suggested.

“Okay!” Avery at his gray and said, “You look good light colors.

You should wear it more.

”

“I still got called your uncle, though.

”

“How do you know he didn’t that on Avery teased, cradled Elliot’s face in her and said, “You looked very handsome tonight.

”

Elliot clasped his large hand over hers as a hint of suspicion flashed across his eyes.

are you suddenly so passionate?” Avery’s cheeks flushed under his gaze.

She her face in the of his neck, then uttered sweetly, reason.

just felt like hugging you.

”

A wave warmth enveloped Elliot’s at sound of Avery’s words.

He opened up arms and wrapped them her.

Time flew by Christmas.

either spent his days his watching Avery the kitchen.

on the other hand, spent all of her time and energy perfecting her cooking.

On New Year’s Eve, called first thing in the morning reminding them to visit her.

Avery and Elliot their time with breakfast, then headed out for mansion.

“Should have lunch with your mother later?” Elliot suggested as he held Avery’s hand.

She had his idea bring Laura along to the mansion.

if Avery agreed, Laura would not.

Avery flashed a smile Elliot and said, “It’s fine.

want spend time you today.

It’s our first New Eve together after all.

”

“There will be many to come,” said.

looked out the window and said, “Look at that snow! It’s for making a snowman.

Let’s do that later!”

Elliot was about to tease for the childish suggestion, but he quiet.

He did not want to ruin good mood.

After lunch, out snowman.

The rest the Foster family aside and watched from afar.

–

It was first time in years that had seen Elliot laughing and behaving kid!

“Are you Elliot?” Avery asked suddenly as she at the snowman.

am.

” “I’m happy as long as I’m with you,” thought but those words to himself.