The Mansion (PTX) : Book 1

Chapter 2 - Twists and Turns

Dun dun dun dun dun dun dun dun dun dun dundun dun dundundun. The sound of the song 'Darude - Sandstorm' blasted through the speakers of the mansion. This meant it was time to wake up. The music stopped, Todrick then announced "WAKE UP KIDS!" There was no sign of anyone waking up. "Fine be that way, when you're ready to behave go to the living room. I'll just continue to play the damn song for now." The music continued, this time it was twice as loud. There was no escaping this horror. Everyone groaned loudly, crawled out of bed and made their way to the living room. Once everyone was there the TV flashed on and Todrick appeared. "Took y'all long enough. Why are y'all so tired anyway? Hmm? Is it because you stayed up late?" The housemates exchanged looks in silence. Ryan then spoke up.

"We weren't up. What are you talking about?" Ryan looked confused.

"Yeah! Everyone went to sleep!" Lilly added.

"And you're sure about that?" Todrick raised an eyebrow. "Why don't you two ask your fellow housemates what I'm talking about." Lilly and Ryan looked at the other housemates who hung their heads down in shame.

"You guys stayed up? Didn't you read the rule boo-" Ryan was cut off by Scott.

"Okay! Shut up! So what's our punishment? We get a time out?" Scott crossed his arms.

"Yes Scott, yes you do." Todrick smiled.

"Are you fucking serious?" Jenna chuckled.

"Yes! But not any type of time out though. When y'all went to bed we set up a cage in the garden just for you guys. You will be locked in that cage for a minimum of 1 hour. If you misbehave or throw a tantrum, your time will be extended. Got it?" Todrick explained. The group answered with annoyed yes's. Todrick continued. "As for Ryan and Lilly, you two will now become King and Queen of the mansion. There are special thrones in the garden for you. You have the power to release them early IF they are able to satisfy you. You can call them out of the cage anytime you want for them to do anything for you. Oh and I mean ANYTHING. Oh and also, no breakfast! Y'all are too naughty for it. Have fun! Bye now!" The TV screen switched off and Todrick was gone.

"Well this is going to be fun!" Kirstie sarcastically said while rolling her eyes. The group made their way to the garden and right before them stood a huge metal human sized cage. One body guard stood beside the cage. The door to it was open and the group apart from Lilly and Ryan went inside. There was no where to sit so they chilled on the ground. The guard locked the cage and Lilly and Ryan made their way to the thrones. It had a red cushion for the seat and back rest. Dressed around the throne was a gold swirly pattern.

"JOKES ON YOU GUYS, IT'S NICE AND COMFY IN HERE!" Tori yelled from the cage.

Tori's mind:Oh who am I kidding...this sucks. Well at least I'm with Kevin- I MEAN AT LEAST I'M WITH EVERYONE!

They'd only been in the cage for 30 seconds and it was already getting to them. Avi sat down between Kirstie and Jenna playing with his thumbs. Kevin was beat boxing quietly to himself and Tori hummed to his beat. Tyler, Zoe and Colleen were just talking about general stuff. Scott and Mitch were in one corner silently waiting for time to go by. Mitch was the most tired out of all of them, he didn't hear when Tyler gave up on looking for them, so he stayed in his hiding spot awake for like 1 hour extra before realizing nobody was coming to get him. His head was dropping in tiredness, then he sharply lifted it hoping no one saw him.

"It's okay Mitch, you can sleep. You can...you know, sleep on my lap...ONLY IF YOU WANT!" Scott said.

"Thanks Scott..." Mitch blushed. He carefully placed his head on Scott's lap and drifted off to sleep. Scott stroked his hair as he watched him sleep soundly.