‘Ok Solar, I don’t know why we have stupid names.’ Luna said.
The two sisters were sitting in the corner of their local Costa, drinking black coffee.
‘Seriously though, what was mum thinking?’ She poured another two packets of sugar and stirred furiously. ‘I can’t even talk to a guy when I’m out because of this ridiculous name.’
Luna looked at her sister. ‘I think it was dad actually. It seems like his kind of humour. We should probably visit them, it’s been three months.’
‘Four, it was Christmas. Damn this coffee, it doesn’t matter how much sugar I put in.’ Solar said.
‘It sits on the bottom,’ Solar went for another sugar packet. ‘No you’ve put so much in, it’s insoluble.’
Solar huffed and sat back in her chair. ‘Should have got a hot chocolate, I hate social pressure.’
Luna laughed, ‘What?’
‘You know, adults drinking hot chocolate in public. You get funny looks.’
‘You’re just being stupid. No-one cares.’
‘They would if they knew I was called Solar. Anyway you done?’
Luna nodded, and drank the last of her coffee. The two girls stood up and left. Outside, the sun had disappeared behind a snow threatening cloud. Solar smiled.
‘I guess it could be worse, at least I’m not Ular. He’s such a brat.’
‘Handy for when you want ice though. Remember that time he covered the entire kitchen in the stuff, Dad threatened to flood his house. Ah, I miss those parties.’ Lunar said. ‘Are you cold? I should have dressed warmer.’
Solar gave her twin sister a condescending look. ‘I’m sorry, stupid question.’
After a quick glance to make sure no-one was watching, Solar moved her hands in a wide circle. The clouds above disintegrated, letting the sun shine through.
‘Warmest April on record, if only they knew.’ The girls walked down the high street, basking in the warm glow.
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