On the fifth night, I lay in bed staring at the ceiling.Lily was on my left, Kael on my right. On the floor, Pops had started to snore softly.It was a strange feeling.Three years ago, I slept alone every single night. Ethan always said he needed his "personal space" and never spent the night.Now, I was surrounded by three "ghosts," and I had never felt safer."Sister," Lily suddenly turned over, her small hand grabbing my pajamas. "Can I stay with you forever?""Of course you can," I said, stroking her hair. "Forever and always.""What about me?" Kael's voice came from the darkness. "Can I stay by your side forever, too?"I turned my head. I couldn't see his face, but I could feel his nervousness."Silly," I said, reaching out to poke the crack in his chest. "You're my roommate. Of course we have to stay together."Kael's shadows trembled slightly, a sign that he was happy."Me too," Pops grumbled, rolling over on the floor. "Don't forget about me.""I won't," I laughed. "We're a f
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