Without wasting another second, they stepped forward and hugged each other tightly, as if they were afraid that letting go would break the moment. Tears slipped down their faces, but this time they were mixed with soft laughter and relief.
After a while, they slowly sat down together on the hallway floor, leaning against the wall. The house was quiet, but their hearts finally felt lighter. The argument that had seemed so big just hours ago now felt small compared to the years they had spent together.
Emma wiped her tears and smiled faintly. "Can you believe we almost let a fight ruin everything?"
Ella shook her head and let out a quiet laugh. "After everything we've been through since we were kids?"
Elia looked at them warmly. "We've been together since the day we were born. There's no way something like this could break us."
Their minds slowly drifted back to their childhood. They had grown up side by side, sharing the same home, the same dreams, and countless memories. From playing together as little kids to supporting each other through every challenge, they had always been inseparable.
It was during those childhood days that they first discovered their shared dream. One evening, while talking about the future, they decided they wanted to stand on a stage together someday. That was when they created the name 3Es, using the first letter of each of their names — Emma, Ella, and Elia.
Each of them had chosen their own role to complete the group. Emma wanted to become the rapper, writing powerful lyrics that told their story. Ella dreamed of becoming the vocalist, the voice that would carry their emotions to the audience. And Elia promised to become the dancer, the one who would bring energy and life to their performances.
Since then, they had practiced together, supported each other, and worked toward the same goal. No matter how hard things became, they always reminded each other why they started.
Sitting together now in the quiet hallway, they talked about those memories for hours. They laughed about their childhood games, the silly arguments they used to have, and the promises they made under the same roof.
As the night slowly faded and the first light of morning appeared, Emma looked at her two friends and smiled.
"No matter what happens," she said softly, "we started this dream together… and we'll finish it together too."
Ella and Elia nodded without hesitation.
Because deep down, they all knew one thing — 3Es was never just a name. It was the promise of a friendship that had lasted since the very beginning.