Unexpected//Fezco

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(A/n: im sorry this is a short chapter, but next chapter will be longer. And I hope you've enjoyed reading so far. And I really do appreciate all the feedback. Also this is specifically targeted to one person. Yk who you are😉. Ok, I love you. Happy reading<3)

Recap

"Let me know if you need...or want anything."
Reina left it at that, walking back inside the house.

She knew he needed time, and she was willing to let him have it.

She just hoped he would open up to her eventually, she wanted to get to know him.

She wanted him to trust her
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Song: "Everything I am" by Kanye West.

Reina took the time to tidy up the guest room for Ashtray, mi big his bags in there for him, which he eventually unpacked.

"Ashtray, lunch is ready if you're hungry." Reina said in the doorway of his room.

Fezco had texted her throughout the morning, making sure Ashtray hadn't killed her or ran off. He had also informed her about their grandma's state and what happened to her.

Reina had offered to go and check on her, but Fezco declined because he had a private and trusted nurse who took Marie to their home.

Fezco had told Reina that even though Ashtray was young when everything happened with Marie, he was still old enough to understand what happened.

Fezco had told her it took time for Ashtray to trust anyone again, including Fezco. He had pushed people out, but he began to slowly let them back in.

Which is why Ashtray was upset with Fezco for leaving him with a girl he's met once.

To the point where he wasn't answering Fezco's texts.

Reina set out a plate for herself and one for the boy, along with the warm bread rolls on the table.

She knew Ashtray was very serious about the food he ate. One of the small details Fezco had mentioned while they talked and texted.

He would take any home cooked food as long as it was to his liking. It wasn't often that Ashtray or Fezco got a home cooked meal.

It wasn't often since their grandma was the only one who really cared for them. Nowadays the boys would be eating microwave dinners or takeout.

When Ashtray came down, Reina had already set the food on the table. He recognized the smell from the bottom of the stairs. He looked at the food she made, recognizing it.

"I hope I didn't overdo it. I just wanted to make it...special." Reina said, nervous for how the boy would react.

Once they both sat, Ashtray didn't say a word, just stared at the food.

"Does it- does it not look good?" Reina questioned.

Ashtray quickly shook his head no.
"It's just, this was- it was the same dinner our grandma had made the night she..." Ashtray said, trailing off.

Reina had cooked chicken legs, green beans, and mashed potatoes. The last thing their Grandma Marie had cooked for the boys before she fell into her coma.

Reina realized that is was a likely chance it caused him to remember that night.

"Oh my gosh! I'm so sorry Ash, want me to order in?" She said, pushing her chair out, about to get up from her seat.