What Do We Do Now?

5

After a few rounds of cards, I began to get tired so I went up to my room. I woke up this morning smiling which, if you know me, is not something typical. I had a lot of fun with Cordelia last night and it got me thinking. When were the girls coming back? I still hadn't met any of them yet. They were just gonna come back to some new strange girl in the house. Of course, the one day I woke up happy and smiling, my overthinking and anxiety had to join the party.

Still in my pyjamas, an oversized t-shirt, I slipped on some house shoes. I figure Cordelia wouldn't be up yet so I made my way down to the kitchen. It was silent so I figured she was still sleeping and I could walk in. I decided to make myself some coffee since I could probably use it. I didn't get much sleep last night, it was enough but I was still a little tired. I opened every cabinet until I finally found the mugs. Unfortunately, they were on a high shelf and—considering that I'm short—that was a problem.

I tried to reach up for them, I even jumped a bit trying to grab at one. I still couldn't reach so I settled on just climbing on the counter to grab it.

Cordelia's pov
I was in my office when I heard y/n come down the stairs. I had been up since 5 getting a start on some of my work. I didn't want to have too much to do once the girls got back since I'd be teaching then too. It was about 8 am and I was just finishing up, I was done in about 10 minutes. So I decided to go greet y/n and let her know I was up in case she wanted to do something. I really hoped she did because I don't usually get to spend time with people.

The girls are usually preoccupied amongst themselves and don't really want to spend time with me. I mean Nan is always happy to spend time with me but she's always reading my mind. Which is fine, because that's what we have powers for, but it is quite inconvenient. Sometimes I'm thinking things I don't want people to know, of course. Even Nan has found things to do though, ever since she met this really nice boy in town.

The rest of the girls are typically out partying or whatever they do. So it's nice to actually be around someone else. I didn't realize how much I missed it. I enter the kitchen to see her climbing up on the counter reaching for a mug. Her shirt slightly rose up and I got a full view of her ass. She was wearing really cute underwear and it made me blush. I bit my lip and just watched her until I couldn't help feeling like a creep.

I stepped back and waited until I heard the cabinet close and knew she was back down. I entered the kitchen, "good morning" I said softly and she turned around quickly. "Oh hey... I was just making some coffee. You want some?" she asked tiredly. I nodded and opened the cabinet, easily retrieving a mug. "Why am I always the shortest person everywhere I go? I can't reach anything" she sighs. "When the girls get back you'll see you're actually not the shortest. Nan is a bit shorter than you" I say hoping to cheer her up.

"What like by an inch?" She asks sarcastically and I giggle at her frustration. Her mad face is absolutely adorable, I can't help but laugh. "Try like 5 inches at least" I said chuckling and she looked at me happily. "Yes!" she said doing a little dance, "I mean that sucks, cause I know how it is. But still, not being the shortest feels good" she says smiling. "I keep a step stool here so she can reach cabinets" I say opening a lower cabinet so she knows where it is. She nods slowly and puts creamer and sugar in her coffee.

Reader's pov
I sip on my coffee as I watch Cordelia make hers. She stirs in her creamer and sugar, such a simple gesture looks elegant when she does it. "So, did you wanna do anything today?" she asks turning around and pulling the mug to her plump lips; I watch as they part in the slightest manner and wrap around the edge of the cup. Oh how I'd love to be that cup, "what?" she says with a shocked look on her face.

"I didn't say anything" I say confused, she can't read my thoughts can she? I mean I wouldn't be surprised if that's another power but I really hope she doesn't have it. "Right... so my question" she says changing the subject back. "Uh sure... what'd you have in mind?" I ask, looking at her curiously. I'm still trying to figure out the reason for her little outburst moments ago. "A walk in the park" she suggests questioningly and I agree.

We finish our coffee and both go upstairs to get ready. That's when I actually notice that her bathroom is connected to mine—makes sense why it's so big now—so I wait for her to shower before me. Once we're both ready, we make our way out and into the car. She locks up the academy and follows me, opening the car door.

I give a smile and a shy 'thank you' before slipping in. She closes the door and walks around to get in the driver's seat. She starts the car and we're off to a destination unknown to me. I hum to the tune on the radio as she taps her fingers on the steering wheel. Other than that, it's silent for the entire ride which I don't mind. I figure we'll talk a lot on the walk anyway.

We finally pull up to a park with a nature walk that looks really secluded. I'm not scared though, somehow I know she'll protect me no matter what. So I exit the car, her right behind me, and I wait for her to come around to meet me. Once we're side by side I let her lead me to the trail. We started walking and for a few minutes we just listened to the calming chirping of the birds. The leaves rustling from squirrels jumping through the trees or playing on the ground.

"So, tell me more about yourself" she suggests and I swallow hard. I knew it would come at some point but I still wasn't really ready. "Like why I came to you, or your academy rather?" I asked nervously. "Sure, that seems like a great start. But it's not just my academy... it's my home. And it's your home now too, along with all the other girls" she says sweetly and it makes me smile. "Right" I say taking a deep breath preparing myself. I search for the right words to explain my situation. I don't want her thinking I'm dangerous or something.

"Well my mom and I don't really get along well..." I feel like that's a good start. "Oh trust me, I know what that's like" she chuckles and it makes me more comfortable. "Yeah... so we got into a fight and she said some really hurtful things" I didn't know if I should actually tell her what it was about. "I got really mad and, I don't usually get angry but, she really pissed me off. I tried to close my eyes and take a deep breath to cool off. I opened my eyes and she was just across the room unconscious" I said remembering everything.

She put her hand on my shoulder and rubbed soothingly as I harshly wiped tears away. "So I called the cops, I wanted to make sure she'd be ok of course. Then I packed my bags and left" I felt like such an idiot. She'd probably think I was a piece of shit for leaving my mom like that. I felt like one for not even staying to make sure she was alive. But also I don't, because she's treated me like shit for years. She's lucky I even called the cops before leaving.

Cordelia's pov
My heart hurt for y/n, I can't imagine what she's been through. As far as throwing her mom across the room, I can understand that as well. Hell, there are plenty of times I've wanted to throw my mom into a wall and I actually have a few times. "I mean I obviously don't want to encourage the behaviour. However I will say that I understand; my mom and I didn't have the best relationship either. Honestly, it was probably best for you to leave so you didn't have to deal with the aftermath. You can definitely learn to control it as well, I can even give you extra lessons if you want" I say.

She smiles a bit and that warms my heart since I wanted to cheer her up. "I can't believe you actually understand and don't think I'm a piece of shit. Sorry for cursing" she says covering her mouth and I giggle a bit. "It's ok, believe it or not I cuss a bit too" I say wiggling my eyebrows and she laughs. I think that's the first full laugh I've heard from her and it makes me tingle that I caused it. "I would really like it if you'd give me private lessons. I get kinda nervous in classrooms" she says quietly.

I grin at the fact that she would actually enjoy private lessons with me. Most of the girls wouldn't dare be caught spending extra time with me. I really think I'm gonna like her... like a lot maybe.