As If You'd Loved Me Again {Ninjago fanfic/Llorumi}

Chapter 3: Welcomed to Stay

~|Harumi's POV|~

I was listening to Misako tell the tale how the Great Devour was released. Did Lloyd really want to be like his father? When I met him he never wanted to even think of becoming like Garmadon.

  "Wait- Lloyd wanted to be like his father?" I interrupted.

"Yes." She answered "He thought the world was against him. I never thought leaving him at Darkleys Boarding School for Bad Boys would make him think he was alone. I was so focused on my research that I never thought of my own son's well-being. The amount of pain I must have caused him."

I couldn't believe my own ears. Lloyd felt the kind of pain I felt? The kind that you envision you have no place in the world, and feel it's against you?

I looked over towards Lloyd as our eyes met. Those beautiful green eyes: eyes that look of Innocence. Could I get lost on them? Maybe. I gave him a smile before I got back to work, listening to Misako. In the corner of my eye, I saw Lloyd return a gentle smile before he got back to work.

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It was now the end of the day, 5:24pm to be exact. We managed to get the monastery back in shape.

"Attention everyone!" I heard Lloyd yell. "I'd like to personally thank everyone here that helped rebuild our home. If it weren't for you guys, I don't think we'd be sleeping under a repaired roof tonight! I hope everyone here gets a goodnight's rest after this long day of work! See you on another day in Ninjago!"

Everyone waved goodbye as they left, besides me. Where was I going to stay for the time being? I don't have a home nor any money to afford a motel to stay at. I don't want to be a bother to anyone either.

"Uh.. you could stay here if you'd like?"  I heard behind me. I turned to see who it was. It was Cole he is one of the nicest ninja out of the 6 of them.

It was like he knew what I was thinking "Yea sure if it's okay with the others...." I trailed off at the last part. I wasn't entirely sure if it was okay.

"Yea I had a conversation with them. They think it's a good idea. Nya wasn't 100% sure it was okay, in her opinion though."

"I don't want to be a bother if Nya isn't okay with it." I told him

"Oh come on, you know how Nya is." The master of earth tried to convince me. "She can be cold at first, but once you get to know her, she's a really good friend."

Should I take his offer? I do need a place to stay. I don't want to live on the streets of Ninjago.

"...fine. And thank you for letting me stay. I really don't want to be living on the streets." I said with a smile.

"Great! Come on inside. The guys are waiting for us.... Oh- and by the way, Lloyd doesn't know I  invited you."

Why didn't Cole talk to Lloyd? He talked to everyone else, why not him? Did they get into some sort of fight? Or he couldn't find the time? No matter what it was, it's none of my business.

As Cole and I walked in, I was greeted with a pleasant smell. It kind of smelled like Chen's Noodle House. I've only tried their food once when I snuck out of the Palace of Secrets. A taste you'll never forget.

Cole brought me into the lounge where everyone else was. Jay was playing, prime empire with Kai. Zane was sitting on the sofa watching the two, and Nya gave me a slight glare.

It was like she had a problem with me. I knew what I did in the past, but I'm behind that now. It's not me anymore. How long can this girl hold a grudge?

"Woo-Hoo! New high score! Jay boasted.

"Oh come on! You cheated! I swear I had the upper hand! You must have used a glitch or something!" Kai whined with slight irritation in his voice.

"Nope! I don't do glitches, Kai. Maybe you're just bad at the game."

"You did!"

"Did Not!"

"DID TOO!"

"DID NOT!"

Nya continued to glare at me while Cole went to go sort Kai and Jay out. I swear to the first Spinjitsu Master, get me out of this situation.

That's when Skylor walked in.

"What in the name of noodles is this!?" Skylor yelled when she saw Kai on top of Jay, about to punch him. "I come in here to tell everyone that dinner is ready and then I see you boys fighting over a videogame!"

Skylor pulled her boyfriend off of Jay. Nya finally stopped glaring at me to tend to her yin.

Zane got up from the sofa to go to the dining room that's apart of the kitchen. Not to eat of course. He's a nindroid. He's just going to sit at the table like everyone else.

I turn to follow him shortly after, but instead I was met with Lloyd. He looks as if he just woke up from a nap. His blonde hair was in a mess. his eyes had a drowsy look in them. He also had  antagonized look on his face. The loud noise must have disturbed his sleep.

"Ah Lloyd! Just in time for dinner." Skylor exclaimed when she noticed Lloyd was in the room. She went back to scolding Kai before Lloyd could reply. He gave everyone a dirty look before walking down the hall to the kitchen. I silently followed him the way down. I didn't want to bother him, seeing how grumpy he looks at the moment.

The blonde grabbed two plates, and dishes them out. He gave a plate of food to me.

"Uhm.... Thank you Lloyd" I said with a smile on my face.

He smiled back and nodded, walking to the table, eating his food. I sat down opposite from him and ate mine as well.

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