Safe Place // Jake Kiszka x Calum Hood

Chapter Seven.

You hopped into Ivy's car absentmindedly looking straight ahead, did that really just happen?

When you finally glanced over at her she was smirking back at you.

You looked back at her with confusion, "What?"

She innocently shrugged and looked away, "Oh nothing...."

What was she doing?

You rolled your eyes and turned so you were now facing her, "What is it Ivy.."

And that seemed to be all she needed to let it out..

"JESUS CHRIST FARREN HOW DID YOU JUST FAIL TO MENTION THAT THEY ALL LOOKED LIKE SEX GODS IN PERSON?? I mean I've obviously seen pictures of them online but holy shit!! And all three of them????? I could only imagine Jake is the same way???"

You sighed, shrugging, "I wouldn't know I haven't seen him in 5 years."

"Oh bullshit Farren you hit the jackpot with these four and you know it. But I call dibs on Danny. I have a thing for tall hot drummers...Ooh but I also like Josh....he seemed like he'd know how to have a good time....", she had her hand on her chin like she was actually thinking this through, "NO, WAIT, Sam. Yeah definitely Sam. I like sarcasm and cockiness...Honestly all three of them. I would never take Jake though, that's against girl code. You're welcome."

You could feel a headache coming on so you immediately closed your eyes and started rubbing your temples before pausing to look back at her,
"Ivy.....for starters you.are.engaged. So you have "dibs" on no one?? Plus they're my friends. Or atleast they used to be...? Hell I don't even know what's going on anymore.", you finished as you dropped your head back against the seat with a groan.

"No no I know. Of course I know that. All I'm saying is if I wasn't happily engaged to be married to the love of my life, I would jump all over Sam. Honestly I can understand why you—"

You sucked in a gasp as Ivy started to cackle,
"IVY ELISE WARNER. You really had to go there??"

Ivy continued to laugh as you groaned again, "I'm going back inside to get ready for this meeting."

You opened Ivy's car door to step out but she grabbed your arm before you could go any further.

"Farren no wait, I'm sorry. You know I'm totally kidding but that was insensitive of me. I know that must've been a lot for you. Are you okay?"

Honestly not really.

You sighed, "Yeah I'm good. I just don't really think I want anything to eat now."

Ivys face immediately dropped, "Farren I really am sorry. I shouldn't have joked about all this considering I know what you went through and how you feel.", she looked at you sympathetically, "I feel awful."

You shook your head as you climbed out of her car, shutting the door behind you, "No really Iv it's okay. I'm fine, I just want to go back in here and prep for the meeting."

Ivy did not look convinced but she didn't push you further, "Okay well just let me know if you wanna talk later. I'll be here."

You nodded and gave your friend a weak smile as you turned around and walked back into the building.
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When you pulled into your driveway that evening you were happy to see Calum's car was already in the driveway.

After the long day you had, all you wanted to do was snuggle up on the couch with your pup and fiancé and watch a movie.

As soon as you opened the door you were hit with an overwhelming heavenly scent indicating that Calum was indeed cooking for you again.

You quickly discarded your purse and keys and made your way further into your house.
You paused in the living room to find Duke sprawled out on his back in the middle of the sofa.