The guys welcomed Elena back with loud cheers when she arrived, her visibly heavy backpack hanging off her shoulder. She laughed, as she shook Price's hand. But even before she could lay eyes on Gaz, the soldier had hopped forward, offering to take the bag of bricks off her shoulder.
''Oh-''
''Fuckin' hell,'' Gaz muttered and laughed.
''Thank you,'' Elena softly finished, briefly locking eyes with Gaz.
Nodding a welcome to Ghost and Soap, Elena stood in place and looked at Price, as it seemed that he had a word or two to say.
''Right, now... lads...'' he spoke loudly, arms crossed, and then looked at Elena. ''And lady...''
Elena smiled and her chest heaved with small silent laughs.
''Now that Elena's fully going to start livin' with us... there have to be some rules, aye?'' Price spoke, looking at the men. ''Now I know we've gotten used to our regular routines, but with a woman here things will most likely change... They probably will.''
Soap chuckled.
''We know how to interact with women, Cap,''
''Do you?'' Price laughed and looked at the Sergeant. ''But... nevertheless... Elena, being a member of the... fair sex.''
A few chuckles followed Price's statement.
''She has a few priorities... such as using the bathroom for fifteen minutes instead of ten. And I don't want to hear any complaints from you all,''
No one responded to that and Elena smiled to herself. Fifteen minutes. Not what she had as an agent, but more than what she had when she was in the army several years ago. Back to the old times, as she thought.
''Also... do resist walking around in just a towel- so just don't be a dumbass and bring your clothes when you go shower,'' Price continued and Soap chuckled to himself. ''I doubt Elena wants to see that.''
Elena could imagine how muscly and well-built Soap was. Not that she would, per se, complain about it... There was just someone else she would rather see in that state.
''And just because... there's a woman now in our home, doesn't mean that she'll be taking care of the dirty dishes. We split that by days... As per usual,'' Price informed and Elena nodded, as he looked at her momentarily.
Then, Price looked back at the other men and licked his lips.
''Essentially... treat her like a princess, but not like a housewife or a damsel in distress,'' he said and smiled happily. Then he turned to Elena. ''I hope this home treats you well. You're welcome here with a good heart.''
The men truly did treat Elena like a princess. Carrying her heavy boxes which, admittedly, she would have spent much too long doing herself. However, Elena was happy to see Gaz be the most enthusiastic about helping her and always offering his aiding hand with accompanied help.
''Where do you want this to go?''
''Oh! What's in this?''
''Is that your Night Stalker jacket?''
And Elena was always happy to answer, although she wondered sometimes, in the middle of the laughs she shared with him and the others, how quickly her cold demeanor had melted with them. Not even Alejandro could get under her skin that fast. Even he hadn't heard Elena laugh so much. So it felt good. It felt like a life she lived years ago. A life where she still had her father.
''Want a cold one?'' Soap asked, watching Elena and Gaz pass by, carrying one of the larger boxes. He waved the beer in his hand.
''You can save me one. This is the last box,'' Elena replied and Soap nodded.
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INFERNAL WORLD » kyle GAZ garrick
Storie d'amoreElena Morgan has been chewed up and spat around her whole life. Every moment in her life has led her to the newest threat in the world. But, for once, she does not feel alone in the world of the dead.
