Changes within (Falace)

~5~

*Bond*

"She's amazing, like i can't explain how amazing she is"Toni beamed to everyone in the bar, they all began smiling as Toni repeated Alice's words. "She sounds like a gem, why hasn't he bought her home yet"Hog eye asked.

"They've only met 3 times, he probably nervous, you know how it is"Rose shrugged finishing her cleaning for the night. 

It felt like weeks had passed when in reality it had only been 3 days when they next met, again at pops this time he was with Toni and Fangs. She wanted to ask him if he would mind coming over to help build the frame but she felt nervous, the girls were with Hermione having a play date. 

Slowly she plucked up her courage, walking over she saw Sofie in his lap, babbling. 

"Hi"her hands were clamy, "You okay"He asked moving up making space for her, when she sat beside him shock passed through through their bodies. 

"Nope, i have a favour to ask, feel free to tell me to jog on butttt i had this climbing frame thing delivered to my house but it came dismantled, andddd i don't have a scooby on how to put it together, if you have any time please could you maybe come help me put it together"she gulped loudly.

"You'd rather us do it then the Blossom/Cooper family"Toni questioned "They are snobs and think they are better then everyone else. you are genuine"Alice was probably the kindest they had ever met. "I can ask my mum to have this one"He laughed. Alice shook her head, "Bring her, it's fine trust me"Fp looked her up and down, lust forming in his mind. 

"Really"He questioned Alice nodded then he groaned "We walked i don't have a car seat"She rolled her eyes gently "I have one in my car, i'll buy lunch"She suggested he nodded and they stood up "Come on you too"She gestured to Toni and Fangs "Really"They both jumped up their hearts full of happiness. 

Alice led them to her car. "Erm where should we sit"Fangs asked the blonde found herself laughing, "How you normally would"She unlocked her vehicle sitting down awaiting for them to decide Fp strapped Sofie into the seat before sitting next to Alice in the front. 

The drive was at first nerve wracking they were nervous to enter the northside, but when Alice turned down a different lane confusion riddled them. 

"You don't live on the northside"Toni asked "Nope i live in the country side kinda, closer to you if i am honest, i prefer the south anyway, genuine people "Alice concentrated on driving as they admired the view, when they saw a large modern house they knew it was hers. "Its gorgeous"Toni admired as Alice pulled in. 

"Thank you"She parked up and jumped out, the others shortly behind. "Its a beautiful place Al"He used her nickname again. 

When she unlocked the door the sweet smell of roses escaped, Bruno running at her in joy. "Hey boy"She stroked him gently pushing him back so the others could come in "Wow"Toni was in awe. 

"Can I put her buggy up"Fp questioned, "You don't have to ask Fp, make yourself at home"She threw her shoes down as Oreo hopped down the stairs "Wow you have some lovely animals"Toni smiled  "Thank you but one is missing"She moved to the stairs "Sky, Skylar come down"The white siberian husky soon bounded down the case in pure laziness.

"Hello baby"Alice cooed as the dog slopped against the floor. With a roll of her eyes she moved to the patio doors opening them widely, both dogs bounding out instantly relieving their bladders in the garden.

"Dadda"Sofia babbled trying to walk. 

"I have some stuff upstairs i can go grab if you'd like her to play outside"Alice smiled kindly. Fp smiled softly, "That would be amazing thanks Al"She giggled,happily she made her way upstairs to the attic, after investigating her home she found a 5th bedroom and storage room. The storage room contained lots of old children's toys. Digging through she found an old childrens pop up tent with a pretend shopping basket full of 'shop' products. Along with building bricks. With her hands full she made her way down the first flight of stairs, across her landing and down the stairs to her living room, they were all still standing, making her chuckle.

"You haven't moved"She questioned they shrugged. "Come on"She gestured to the garden, her rather large garden. On the floor close to the summer house furthest from the pool Alice set up the pop up tent and toys. 

"It's all ready for her, would you like me to make her some food" Her kindness was unspoken for, she was so thoughtful and gentle.

"You don't have to"Fp placed her into the tent where she happily clapped. 

"Toni feel free to go into the summer house, it has seating in there with fans, the key is in the tea pot"Alice nodded to the teen then looked at Fp. "Come with me"he nodded following behind her, his eyes falling to her fairly large ass. 

"Does she eat sandwiches"Alice asked "Yep"

"I have ham, chicken, cheese, jam, chocolate spread, marmalade and marmite"She let her breath out steadily.

"Ham please Al, let me make it though seriously"He huffed, they had only pet a handful of times, but it felt like it had been so much longer. 

"nooooo"She groaned. "I swear i will throw you in that pool"He threatened. "urghhhh"she handed him the ham. "Okay orange, apple or  banana" She stood looking into her fruit bowl. "Apple please"He stood making the sandwich as she cut the apple into pieces. "Here we go"Alice leant over placing the pieces onto the pink plastic plate. Her hand gently skimming his. 

Flustered she spoke "sorry"he looked down, using the height difference against her. "Your hand is soft"His voice sent tingles throughout her body. 

The day continued swiftly, Alice ordered lunch, they ate and laughed. Sofie slept in the tent in the shade, the climbing frame was nearly finished they just had the slide to add. 

As the boys finished up, Alice sat  beside Toni who seemed sad. 

"You okay"The blonde peaked at her phone seeing brunette hair with pink highlights, pink chunky highlights "whats wrong"Alice looked into her eyes. "Its my birthday on Sunday, my sisters both got highlights and shopping, but...but, because i am a lesbian they won't do it for me"Alice looked at the sadness in her eyes "and i'm having a party, at the Whyte Worm the serpent bar on Saturday i don't even have a dress"Her sadness was radiant her upset clear, Alice sat for a second then smiled. 

"How about i take you, on Friday i have booked the day off to get the girls hairs cut, and take them shopping why don't you come"Alice watched her shift nervously "I'll pay for it all, don't you ever worry about that stuff okay, i know you haven't known me long at all, but you can come to me, for anything, new school clothes, bedding or even if you just want a girly night. I am here okay"

Toni was in shock, the rich woman who had everything she needed was offering to help out a serpent. It was near enough un heard off in the town.  She sat there in deep thought, nerves travelling through her body. 

"I love my ma and pa, i do. But they leave me out. All of the time. Its the others always, i just feel so left out"Toni sighed. 

"So how about, tomorrow night we have dinner at pops, and then friday, i take you out with me and the girls, we go and get you a dress, your hair done and then you if you feel comfortable stay here with me friday night and i help you get ready for your party "Excitement plastered on Toni's face. 

"They are bonding aren't they"Fangs asked Fp who nodded "Kiddo needs it boy, i can't remember the last time the Topaz family took her out. They are barely serpents anymore"He looked over at them. 

"She's what she needs, an influence someone to look up to."Fp looked in awe.

Once the day had finished the serpent trio and Sofie headed home. 

"Can she come Fp, to my party"Toni asked, Fp owned the bar with his family "Toni the serpents would latch onto her"Fangs sighed. "She can come. I'll protect her"The three agreed gently.

The days past like no other and friday came. Excitement intoxicating the teen.

The day was unforgettable, like no other, Alice had Toni's hair done, paid for lots of new clothes, a dress for the party heels and jewlry, they had packed out on snacks and pop to watch tv, they did facemasks went for a paddl, went to the park took the dogs out. Toni had a day like a real teen should, not one who was being objectified by homophobia by her own family.