We Go Up Novels & Stories

Elena took a slow sip. “I think people grow. And growth isn’t pretty. But it’s real.” He leaned into her shoulder. “I’m proud of you,” she whispered. “For letting her in, even when it hurt.” “She’s still not invited to Christmas.” “Fair.” ⸻ Final Lines Upstairs, Lila stirred in her crib, a tiny sound through the monitor. Elena stood first. “My turn.” Adrian followed. “No, let’s go together.” They walked the stairs in silence, their shadows long in the hallway light.

My fingers intertwined with Silas' as I said, "I'm hungry, Mr. Langley. Can we have mushroom ravioli at Allegra?" Silas grinned and wrapped me in his arms. "Of course, Mrs. Langley."

Me-Nope we must be getting close. I keep crawling through the narrow pass. I take three bites of my apple and come to a wall. Jove-It’s a literal wall of shit. We have hit a wall of shit. What’s next? Me-Well poor guy is compacted. All our strength now. Jove-You want us to push the shit out? Me-Yep. Jove-We get out this I swear Colton you and me are going round and round. Me-I look forward to it buddy. Help me push..

ARIA’S POV The sun is bright in the clear sky as Ethan, Stella, and I head to the rock climbing place, our spirits high with anticipation. It's been far too long since we’ve done this, and the thought of spending time together, scaling the familiar walls, fills me with a sense of excitement and nostalgia. The place is buzzing with the energy of climbers, the earthy aroma of pine and damp moss fills the air as we climb and the sound of encouragement filling the air.

"Don't worry so much, Mom. We're adults, we've got everything under control." Leaving our parents behind, we walked over to the elevator and rode up to our floor. The ride passed in complete silence. I glanced over to Evan several times, but he wasn't looking at me and I couldn't tell what he was thinking. By the end, I was starting to worry that I'd gone way too far.

I told him before I started walking back home. I have to burn off the calories that I’ll earn on Friday night somehow… And walking is nice… “Okay, fine! But I’m coming with you.” Hunter grumbled as he started walking next to me. I smiled up at him as I started skipping. I can’t give up just yet… I will get my old friend back!

I ask standing up. “Sure, where?” “Just follow me.” I walk out of the hall and step into the elevator. “Umit, why are we going up so high?” Fatima asks, wondering what is going on as we take the elevator to the rooftop where the helipad is. “You will see,” I say excited for what is in store for Fatima.

I ran up the stairs with Jessica and my mum; she was so fast we were trying to keep up the pace with her. "Please, slow down," my mum called out, cowering with a hand on her knee, as she tried to catch her breath. After a few seconds, we continued; Jessica and I held her up at each side as she was tired of climbing. "Just leave me here and go," she advised breathlessly. I refused, "No mother! Anywhere I go, you go!" We had already climbed to the third floor of that wing of the mansion yet we had not arrived. "Where exactly are we going, Jessica? This is the last floor," I asked, almost feeling exhausted as I looked around.

Uncle Eren answered, with his tone cool, but his eyes were sharp and filled with worry. “yukarı” I commanded. (Upstairs) As if to punctuate my words, the transparent walls slid up around us, encasing us in a clear box. Eren stiffened, his hand twitching. He was clearly uncomfortable, I could tell. “Don’t,” I warned quickly. “Stay calm” The floor beneath us jolted. The elevator ascended with slow inevitability, carrying us higher up. The mechanical buzz of gears echoed faintly around us.

LUCAS POV I woke up still feeling sleepy but it's not really fun sleeping at noon, I got ready and went downstairs to find my siblings Arthur and Lucie on the couch arguing about goddess only knows, I yawned and went to the fridge to get some cereal "Look who finally got up" Arthur said with a smirk "Oh the panda" Lucie replied and they burst out laughing "Yeah yeah you guys weren't on the receiving end of what happened yesterday" I replied with a yawn again