Us [18+]

Chapter 3

MADELINE'S POV ⛓️

Man, those waffles were so good.

"Iris."

"That sounds too serious. What is it?"

"We're having a party." My tone was grave.

"Who's we?"

"Everyone. Including Dexter's girlfriend."

"Where?"

"My house."

I don't know why we looked at each other like that but she seems fine with. It's not like either of us could do anything about it, really.

"Did you talk to Kayden before we left? I didn't see him."

"No." This is the reason I call him 'Conan Junior'- because, just like his father, he disappears when you need him.

"Doesn't matter. Party starts at 5, I need to get my shit together."

When we got back to my place -which Iris has unofficially moved in to- I slumped on the nearest couch and groaned loudly. I closed my eyes and tried to collect my thoughts.

I hate to give credit to Kayden, but this party is actually a great idea. I miss my siblings. I miss Morty, too. Two weeks is the longest I've been away from Iris since we turned 18 and 17, respectively.

We've been together ever since then. We were roommates in college, we were both business majors and part of the swim team. We could switch lives and not much would change.

We were both very... promiscuous. She came out as bisexual long before I did and that kind of gave me the courage to explore my sexuality. Our parents did not bat an eye when she told them. That's probably because it's not the first time it's happened in our household.

She started out as my best friend and steadily became more.

She's so pretty. With her long blond hair and honey brown eyes. Full, pink lips that made me lose track of my thoughts. At 5'11, she's taller than me by an inch and  likes gloating about it because I was taller when we were younger.

I wonder how our families would react if we told them we were boning each other.

Kayden. The fight. I have to call Kayden. I have a headache. Oh boy.

"Maddie." Her voice pulled me out of my head. "Morty wants to talk to you."

I took the phone from her and beamed at Morty. He was still working from the look of it.

Martin Ontario Conan is the first born of the Conan children and an older brother to us all. He's the most responsible man you'd ever meet but he knew how to let loose when it mattered.

I already knew he wasn't coming to the party. Reasons being that he's old- he's 38- and has a baby on the way. He's a mountain of a man but one look from Debbie would get him on his knees.

I know what that feels like.

"Hey Morty!"

"Hey champ. How's it going?"

"It's all good. How's Deb?"

"Maddie, darling." Debra's beautiful face came into view.

"Oh my gosh, hi. Oh, you look so pretty." Iris, who was suddenly beside me, nodded enthusiastically. Debbie has this charm to her that made people feel all warm inside.

"As do you. Look at you both!" We giggled like kids.

"Does anyone remember I'm here?" All three women looked at Morty, looked back at each other and started laughing like hyenas.

"I'll leave you guys to it."

"Bye Debbie."Morty scowled at us. 

"Maddie, Kayden told me you won the fight today."

I looked at Iris. "I sure did."

"He also told me about the party. I'm sorry I can't make it, guys. When the baby's here we'll make up for it."

"That's alright. We didn't want you going all dad on us, anyways."

"Have fun, okay?"

"I will. Take care!"

"Bye!"

I looked at my phone. 4:09- I shared a look with Iris and sighed. We have to get ready. Kayden, Jared, Dexter and Shaya? 6 people, -7, if Kayden continues his habit of bringing random ass people to my house.

Another sigh. I hope this party will be worth it.