𝗗𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗻 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲||𝗬𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗯𝗼𝘆𝘀 𝘅 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿

chapter 24~ fight or flight pt 1

"(Y/n), can we see you now", Mason whined through the door.

"No", (Y/n) returned. "I'm... fixing my hair."

"Your hair is beautiful already, though..."

The girl held in a scoff of disgust. She was stalling for time, not knowing what would happen next when she stepped into the arena. She was aware that she couldn't stay separate from them for much longer. Already, they seemed about to break down the door.

"Open the goddamn door, or I'll kick it down", Ray yelled, pounding on the wall between them. 

"Okay, okay... I'm coming out."

She opened the door, walking straight into the lion's den. Immediately, Ray shoved a controller into her hand. 

"Let's play some video games", he commanded. 

"Fine, but I'm choosing." 

He nodded, grinning. 

They sat on the bed in front of (Y/n)'s TV, settling in for a death match. The others grouped around them, anxious to be close to the girl. Noticing this, the ravenette paused to place the girl in his lap. She whipped her head around to glare with her wide (e/c) eyes. It wasn't very intimidating. Ray would go as far as to say it even aroused him a little. 

Meanwhile, (Y/n) was worrying about the other boys' responses. She looked around, trying to guess who would pull out the gun this time. To her surprise, no one did. But, if looks could kill, their eyes would be deadly enough. 

***

Time passed quickly. (Y/n) managed to defeat Ray ten times, though she suspected he had been going easy on her. Leo and Tobias demanded a turn with her as well. Even Mason and Brayden, though they had no clue how to play video games, raised their voices to request a round. 

(Y/n) killed all of them methodically in turn with no losses on her part, except for one round where Tobias ended up winning. However, as he bragged about his victory, Ray delivered a precise chop to his skull, silencing his antics. This made (Y/n) sure that they were all losing to her on purpose, though Tobias seemed to have missed the message. 

As soon as the clock hit one, (Y/n)'s stomach roared in anguish. She glanced down at it sheepishly. "I think I need some food."

"Sounds good to me", Leo agreed.

"I'll cook! Would you like to eat my cooking, (Y/n)?" Brayden looked at her expectantly. 

"Uh, sure, why not?"

"Right, I'll get on it!" He ran energetically out of the room.

"He seems... excited", (Y/n) observed.

"He just really likes to cook", Mason explained. (Y/n) nodded in understanding.

It took about an hour for Brayden to return with lunch. At this point, (Y/n) was in actual pain.

"Maybe I'll just lie down and die", she declared dramatically at two o'clock. The present boys gathered around her as she flopped on the bed. Mason was genuinely worried, Ray irritated, Tobias playful, and Leo charmed. 

The former two collapsed beside her. "Us, too!" They made moaning and groaning noises, holding their stomachs in mock agony.

Mason ran off to assist Brayden, while Ray chastised the actors.

When the aroma of the food drifted to their nostrils, they suddenly sat upright, mouths watering in anticipation. Brayden had prepared spaghetti with meatballs, garlic bread, and salads. For dessert, there were strawberries and whipped cream.