meddle about // Ethan landry x reader

Attack

You and Chad entered the room, greeted by your friends who were already there, and Chad wasted no time in adding his trademark humor to the mix.

"Guys, guess who I found kissing Ethan in my dorm," Chad playfully teased, causing everyone's eyes to fixate on you.

Heat rushed to your cheeks as you realized the room was echoing with surprised exclamations of "NO WAY!" You couldn't help but hide your embarrassment by burying your face in your hands.

Tara, seizing the opportunity, immediately extended her hand toward Chad. "Chad, give me my 30 dollars," she declared.

Chad playfully furrowed his brow but eventually handed over the money.

Laughter bubbled from your lips as you chimed in, "Tara, remember we also made a bet. Sooner or later, you're going to have to give me that 30!" The memory of the bet you had with Tara about her kissing Chad brought a jovial mood to the room.

"I won't," Tara boldly asserted, a hint of mischief in her eyes. Chad, intrigued, inquired about the bet, to which you responded with laughter, "Don't worry about it!"

The conversation shifted as dinner preparations got underway.

Mindy recruited your help in setting the table, and you willingly obliged. Meanwhile, Chad and Tara ventured into the kitchen, Sam began arranging pillows and carpets for a cozy night in, and Anika remained engrossed in her book on the couch.

Amidst the hustle and bustle, you couldn't help but overhear Tara and Chad indulging in a flirtatious exchange. Mindy, seizing the moment, couldn't resist a tease.

Laughter filled the room as you and Mindy exchanged amused glances.

Chad, playfully defensive, responded to Mindy, saying, "Mindy, that is so inappropriate, dude." Your laughter continued to ring through the air.

With a playful grin, you remarked, "Now you know how me and Ethan feel." The light-hearted banter was a testament to the close-knit bond you all shared.

As everyone continued to prepare for the evening, including Sam who had joined the group, Mindy voiced her concern about staying in the apartment, suggesting that perhaps it wasn't necessary.

Sam, however, was resolute, firmly stating, "Well, too bad. I insist. Safety in numbers."

Chad, in his characteristic style, seemed genuinely excited, dubbing the gathering, "This'll be so much fun. A little slumber party with the core five."

"Core five?" you laughed at the endearing nickname Chad had just coined.

Tara couldn't help but question the legitimacy of such a title, asking, "Did you just give us a nickname?" Chad, unfazed, explained, "I sure did. We've been through a lot together, and it's a pretty cool nickname."

Sam and Tara weren't entirely convinced, and Sam's comment that "It's debatable" was met with Tara's agreement, "It's extremely debatable."

Mindy, displaying her trademark sarcasm, added, "You can't just give yourself a nickname, dingus." The room erupted in laughter once more, with Sam joining in the mirth.

Chad, never one to back down from a challenge, declared, "Of course I can, dingus, I just did." He eagerly raised his hand for a high-five, teasingly attempting to engage everyone in the new "core five" identity. However, Tara remained reluctant, opting for the "down low" maneuver, while you playfully resisted any involvement.

Amidst the banter, Chad couldn't help but request, "You know I would like a little more respect and support from my fellow members of the core fore."

The light-hearted atmosphere took a sudden turn when Anika, who had been quiet until then, noticed something alarming on the TV and swiftly turned up the volume. Everyone's attention was drawn to the unfolding news report.