The Roses and The Lilies

𝐶ℎ𝑎𝑝𝑡𝑒𝑟 15－ W𝑒 𝑐𝑎𝑛 𝑑𝑜 𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑠

"Ophi!" Sagittarius called, sprinting into the house, followed by Aquarius and Capricorn.
Ophichius and Leo were sat at the table, two mugs of tea beside them.
"What's up Sag?" The man turned around to face him.
"Capri found something!" He said cheerfully.
Leo held out her hand and Capricorn dropped the scrap of fabric into it.
"Tartan," Ophichius squinted. "Stereotypical,"
"Guess it's the Scottish," Aquarius murmured. "That's a pity. I like Scotland. Very pretty. My grandma lives there,"
"I thought you hated your family," Sagittarius raised an eyebrow.
"My grandma is the sweetest blind old lady you could imagine. Nothing like her son," Aquarius scowled.
"Okay..." Ophichius muttered. "Looks like we're going on a roadtrip,"
"Ooh! Can I drive?"
The group turned as Taurus, cancer and Mini strolled in.
"You're not coming with us Taur," Leo deadpanned.
"What?" He whined. "But-,"
"You can keep Cance and her cat company," Ophichius said.
"We can do some baking for Pisce when she comes home," Cancer said cheerfully.
"Okay," the man sighed.
"Who's driving then?" Mini folded her arms.
"There's 9 of us, so four and a five,"
"You and mini can accompany us, Ophi," Aquarius suggested, indicating herself, Sagittarius and Capricorn.
"I have to fourth wheel?" Ophichius grumbled, making Leo snort.
"I'll take Scorpio, Libra and-,"
"Wait," Cancer interrupted. "You've got to account for the three people you're taking back with you,"
"She's right. We'll have to take three cars," Capricorn agreed. "I'll drive Aqua and Tari,"
"I can take Mini and Scorpio," Ophichius nodded.
"I've got Libra and Virgo then," Leo said.
"That's decided. Take some lunches with you, so you can avoid any distractions on the way," Taurus suggested.
"Let's go find Scorpio, Cance," Ophichius got to his feet and offered his sister-in-law an arm.
She nodded, grabbed hold of his arm and he helped her waddle out of the room.
"When's she due?" Aquarius whispered to Mini.
"A week," She replied.
"I'll go find Virgo," Taurus cleared his throat.
"I'll accompany you to find Libra," Leo stood up.

Virgo was reading in bed when Taurus opened the door.
"What's up?" The elder man asked without looking up from his book.
"We know where they are!" Taurus replied, jumping down to sit next to his husband.
"They being Pisce, Gem and Ari?" Virgo said, closing his book.
"Yeah, you're going with Leo and Libra. I don't know who's driving,"
"It'll be me, obviously," Virgo scoffed. Taurus snorted.
"You can't drive the whole way there,"
"Watch me,"
"To Scotland?"
Virgo let out a groan and put his forehead on Taurus' shoulder.
"I suppose I can't drive the whole way then," he huffed.
"Leo's not that bad as a driver,"
"No, libra's worse," Virgo grimaced.
"She doesn't have a driving license,"
"Not anymore she doesn't,"
"Tell me more,"
Virgo sat up straighter (ha lol) to scrunch up his nose. "No,"
"Too traumatic?"
"No, I'll text you whilst Leo's driving later,"
"Why not tell me?" Taurus whined.
Virgo hopped off the bed and laughed.
"We should probably get going if we want to get to Scotland before tomorrow," he said.
"Ah good point," Taurus sighed. "I'll go make some lunch. Pack a bag of clothes,"
"Will do," Virgo leant down and kissed his husband before going over to the dresser.

"What's your preferred sandwich filling?" Cancer questioned as she sliced bread.
"Cheese. Sagi likes egg mayo, and Capri likes a BLT," Aquarius listed for her.
"Could you get the ingredients for me?" The shorter woman requested.
Aquarius slid off the kitchen island and started rummaging through the fridge.
"What does everyone else like?" She called.
"Scorp likes cheese and ham, Ophi likes jam-,"
"Gross,"
"And I don't know about the others,"
"Leo likes peanut butter and Libra likes salami," Taurus strolled into the room.
"What about Virgo?" Aquarius poked her head out from the fridge.
"I got the gluten free bread out for him," Cancer added.
"Rocket and mayo then,"
"Interesting," Aquarius muttered. "Should we make some for gem, Ari and Pisces?"
"You say we," Taurus muttered.
Aquarius stuck her tongue out in response.

"Stay safe," Cancer instructed, hands on her hips. "And you better be back in time for the baby or so help me god I will-,"
"I know Cance, I'll be back," Scorpio said softly. "If I'm not-,"
"I am not discussing that with you. Go now," She glared.
Her husband laughed and bent down to press his lips to hers. "Love you,"
"I love you too. Now get lost,"
"Will do love,"

"Stay safe!" Taurus called as the cars exited the property.
"They'll be fine," Cancer said. "I'm going to go have a nap,"
"Uh-,"
Cancer left Taurus by the front door, vanishing inside the house.
"Okay. Guess I'll work on my knife skills," He sighed, going back inside and shutting the door behind him.

"Aquarius I beg of you, please shut up," Sagittarius groaned.
"Cap's not complaining!" The girl protested, looking back to glare at the red head.
"Out loud," Sagittarius stuck his tongue out.
"Hey!" She shrieked. "So rude,"
"I'm changing the music," Capricorn intervened, pressing the CD button.
"What CD do you have in there?" Sagittarius asked suspiciously.
"I'm partial to Oasis," he replied.
"Oasis?" Sagittarius said dubiously.
"Yes. Now both of you shut up, I want to listen,"
Aquarius huffed and sunk back into the passenger seat.