Stay (Mxmxmxb)

Chapter 12

Getting back into writing now that exams are overr, it's short and if there's any spelling mistakes please let me know! Please enjoy.

    When we arrived at the movie theater, Elizabeth stayed as far from me as she could while staying close to Elliot who was uncomfortable about that but everyone leaves it be, hoping she'll get over it eventually. Dustin and I converse about motorcycles while Elliot and Elizabeth attempt to explain the nervous system to Taylen who looks completely lost. Elliot and Elizabeth had rode in Dustin's slim sports car while Taylen rode on my bike with me since he called dibs immediately. I paid for all of us before anyone could say anything but told them they have to get their own food, except Elliot who I bought an extra large bucket of popcorn and a large coca cola since he habitually got those.

     The movie was great, except for Taylen constantly asking questions that I'd have to explain thoroughly as quickly as I could so I wouldn't miss any of the good parts. Elliot and I were talking excitedly once it ended, gesturing animatedly to each other as we discussed the science behind it and I felt the lightest I've been in a while. We all head over to Elliot's and crowd up in his room with unhealthy amounts of snacks and sodas, etc. "Yeah I can't believe the main character did that! It was such a reckless move, knowing she was infected with the virus made by her best friend who betrayed her. I still can't believe that twist!" Elliot exclaims enthusiastically and I nod quickly, "I thought it would've been the lab rat who would've betrayed them but he was the one combatting the neurological virus." I reply and then we quickly go further into the science until Taylen cries out dramatically, "PLEASE! No more! My brain..!".
   
    Elliot and I laugh, well he laughs and I smile, I gesture to the console and ask if anyone wants to play. We ended up having to take turns with the game system since there were  five of us. Multiple times Miss Griffin had to ask us to quiet down but it was a Friday so she wasn't too concerned. It was probably around 3 in the morning when everyone, but me, passed out. I quietly cleaned up, and put covers on Taylen and Dustin who were cuddled together, the controller to the game system by Elliot who was slumped against Elizabeth, her body leaned back against the headboard of his bed. Walking downstairs I threw away all the trash before cleaning the dishes I had to bring down from what was left of the supper she had cooked, burgers. Then I curled up on the couch with a fluffy blanket and promptly drifted to sleep, feeling content.

    In the morning I wake up to Miss Griffin making breakfast as quietly as she can and I help, despite her protests that I'm a guest. I go upstairs once it's done and wake everyone up, everyone slumps downstairs except Elliot who happily wakes up before ranting to everyone about his mother's amazing cooking. Soon everyone is awake and talking happily, Miss Griffin seeming the happiest I've seen her in a long time at the bedraggled bunch in front of her and cooking extras for Dustin who never seemed to be full. I get a call and check quickly before exiting the room, stepping outside of the house before answering my father. "Why are you not home? Whatever, I don't care. Get home immediately." Father growls before hanging up and I unhappily go back inside. Elliot immediately notices and asks what's up, "I have to go home. I'll text later." I murmur, grabbing my stuff with a small smile to Miss Griffin before leaving.

    Arriving home, I made a mental note to do basic maintenance on my bike soon, I heard a weird noise on the way home. I absently noticed a black SUV in the garage but thought nothing of it as I started to open the door but it opens before I can touch it, a furious male that looks vaguely familiar almost storms into me. Acting instinctively, I shove him back and have to hurriedly duck under a blow, putting my hand to the floor. I quickly maneuver myself lower and slam the flat on my boot into his stomach, throwing him across the room and into the couch, glass breaking from somewhere distantly. I advance without thinking, but stop when I see my father on the floor by the couch, glass by his side from where it slipped from his grasp by the couch slamming into him. "I- I'm sorry, Father.." I weakly apologize, stepping back, pale. He glares at me and I flinch from his harsh stare, "Clean this up. Now!" he snarls and I dash away to do so.
 
    Ten minutes later I'm finished cleaning up all the shards but as I get up my Father places his hand on my shoulder and forces me back down into a kneeling position, "Apologize." And I hesitantly do so, avoiding their eyes. "Don't ever touch me again." I hear a low deep voice and I nod quickly, "Yes, Sir." I hastily agree, my voice weak and a little gaspy from my panic. My father lets me back up and I quickly put distance between myself and them, shaky. I recognize the guy after I look at him again, Zander. I glance between them, almost taking another step back but my father gives his signature 'do not disappoint me' stare. I compose myself as much as I can, meeting Zander's curious eyes with a masked expression. I wait in silence as both of them stare at me, eventually my father speaks, "Zander will be staying here for a couple of weeks since he has business to do, you will be at his beck and call during his stay, he also has a dog that you will be taking care of. Any questions?" he calmly states and I curse him mentally, something in my expression must've revealed my dislike as his face hardened, "No, Sir." I quickly appease him. He nods firmly before saying he has places to be and leaves.