A New Judgment

Chapter 13: Braiding Challah and Some Morning Snuggles

Warnings: Smut below, not too graphic but there are hand necklaces and biting involved as well as talk of the loss of a loved one.

Nessa pulls up to Rhea's house after finally getting the groceries she promised. She turns off the car and sits there a moment trying to process what happened in the last hour or so. Nessa bites her lip deciding to not bring up the weird coffee shop experience and sends a message to the group text calling everyone out to help her bring in the groceries. One by one they all jog out of the house. Damien is out first and goes to hug Nessa, the rest of them surrounding her, hugging her in relief.

"We were so worried Nessa, we couldn't get a hold of you and thought something happened." Damian is the first to speak.

"I'm sorry," Nessa says her voice muffled by Damian's chest and she wiggles trying to get some space and air. Everyone thankfully notices and takes a step back still surrounding Nessa.

"I'm so sorry guys, a storm came out of nowhere and I couldn't see to safely drive so I parked and ran into the nearest building which was a coffee shop and there was like no service for some reason and I waited out the storm and then I forgot where I parked for a bit." Nessa blushes, embarrassed at the admission.

"Then please next time ask someone to use their phone or even the business phone to just let us know you are ok and what is going on. Like Luis said we were worried sick!" Rhea gently pushes Nessa on her shoulder, the rest of them making sounds of agreement.

"Ok, I will I promise." Nessa holds her hands up in surrender before gesturing towards the car.

"Can you guys please help me get the groceries in before they spoil? There is cold stuff in there and I want to get to starting dinner." Damian kisses Nessa's forehead and hugs her one more time and Nessa can feel that he is relieved she is safe and can see the tension still in his body, in all their bodies they were so worried for her and she fills with guilt. Rhea grabs Nessa's hand to stop her from going to help the boys carry in the groceries. Nessa looks at Rhea who shakes her head and kisses Nessa's hand.

"Let them carry it in, I need some Nessa time. You promised to let me help you cook so let's go set up the kitchen while they bring everything in." Rhea asks and Nessa nods and heads into the house pulling Nessa with her. The boys following behind grumbling.

"Hey, I thought you only went to the store for a few things," Dominik complains loudly. Nessa looks over her shoulder as Rhea still continues to pull her along.

"We are here for a few days so I got a few day's worth of food for 3 grown ass men one of which doesn't eat carbs, one that eats super healthy and constantly to keep up with his workouts, and you know how you eat; so I planned for those few days so everyone's dietary needs are met," Nessa answers back yelping as Rhea pulls a little too hard on her arm bringing her through the doorway. Rhea looks guilty at hearing Nessa yelp.

"I'm sorry Bunny, I didn't mean to pull that hard!" Rhea apologizes and releases Nessa's arm.

"It's fine Dems, I know you didn't mean to." Nessa accepts the apology immediately and grabs Rhea's hand again and together they walk to the kitchen and the boys set all the bags on the counter. They all turn to walk away and Rhea clears her throat.

"Can you help us put this stuff up while we get started?" Rhea cocks her head and the boys grumble but they do as asked while Nessa sets aside the ingredients she needs.

"Ok, thank you." Nessa grabs Dominik's hand and pulls him into a hug before placing a kiss on his lips and doing the same for Damian.

"Come here Luv?" Finn holds out his arms and Nessa steps into them wrapping her own around his waist. He tightens his arms around her, pulling her closer and whispering in her ear. "We are glad you are ok. I am glad you are ok," He pats the back of her head before breaking the hold he has on her.