Chapter 7: A Moment to Cherish

Caleb's eyes sparkled with a mischievous idea as he pulled out his phone from his pocket. "You know what would be amazing right now?" he said, a grin spreading across his face. "A group selfie with all of us, under the stars!" The group exchanged excited glances, and Luigi chimed in, "That's a great idea, Caleb! Let's do it!" Caleb nodded, and they all gathered together, squeezing in close to each other. Caleb held up his phone, angling it to capture the entire group, with the beautiful garden and the twinkling stars behind them. "Say 'Mushroom Kingdom'!" Caleb exclaimed, and they all laughed and shouted out the phrase in unison. Caleb snapped the photo, and they all cheered and congratulated each other on the perfect shot. The stars twinkled like diamonds in the background, and the group's smiles shone brightly in the foreground. Caleb quickly edited the photo, adding a few fun filters and effects to make it even more special. He added a caption, typing out "Surrounded by love and magic" with a heart emoji. With a satisfied smile, Caleb selected the group chat on his phone and sent the photo to everyone. "Here you go, guys! A little memento of this special moment." The group's phones started buzzing, and they all began to check their messages. Toad squealed with delight, "Oh, it's us! We look amazing!" Daisy laughed, "I love the filter you used, Caleb! It makes the stars look even more magical." Peach smiled, "This is going to be a hard photo to top. It's perfect." As they all oohed and ahhed over the photo, Caleb felt a sense of contentment wash over him. This was what life was all about – sharing moments like these with the people he loved. The group continued to chat and giggle, reliving the moment they captured in the photo. Luigi quipped, "We should make this a regular thing – taking group selfies under the stars." Mario nodded in agreement, "I'm game if you are, Caleb. Let's make it a tradition." Caleb grinned, feeling grateful for the friends who made his life so rich and full of joy. As they stood there, surrounded by the beauty of the garden and the magic of the stars, Caleb knew that this was a moment he would always treasure.