Daughter of a Witch

Game Night Chaos

The living room hummed excitedly as snacks and drinks were passed around the table. Bowls of popcorn, chips, and candy littered every surface, and the Monopoly board took center stage, already promising chaos. Y/n sat cross-legged on the floor, her pile of neatly stacked money in front of her, while Billy leaned against Eddie, who looked both excited and slightly intimidated.

"This," Billy said, gesturing to the board, "is where the fun begins."

"Define 'fun,'" Eddie muttered, eyeing the game pieces suspiciously.

"It's less fun and more a battle for survival," Y/n quipped, sliding her dog game piece to the "Go" square. "You'll see."

Agatha, seated with perfect posture in one armchair, smirked. "The weak don't last long in this house, Eddie. But don't worry—I'll be merciful."

"Oh, please," Rio shot back from the other armchair, crossing her legs casually. "You're as merciful as a shark in a feeding frenzy."

"Bold words from someone who still owes me rent from our last game night," Agatha replied smoothly, sipping her tea.

Eddie glanced nervously at Billy. "This is... normal, right?"

Billy laughed. "Totally. Just wait until someone lands on Boardwalk. That's when it really gets good."

The first half of the game unfolded predictably: Billy bought properties recklessly, Eddie hesitated at every turn, Y/n quietly built her railroad empire, and Rio and Agatha circled the board like predators. Perched on the back of the couch, Alice occasionally chimed in with commentary while Jen kept scoring who was most likely to crack under pressure.

"Eddie," Y/n said patiently as he debated whether to buy Park Place, "you can't just hold onto all your money. That's not how you win."

"I'm just being cautious," Eddie replied defensively.

Billy grinned. "It's cute. He thinks caution works against this group."

"That's adorable," Rio said with a chuckle. "But honey, you're gonna have to play dirty if you want to survive."

Y/n smirked. "Or at least take out a mortgage. That's step one to making it in this economy."

Agatha snorted. "Ain't that the truth."

The chaos truly began when Rio landed on Boardwalk, now fortified with one of Agatha's hotels.

"Well, well, well," Agatha drawled, leaning forward. "Look who's come crawling into my domain."

Rio scowled. "It's just a game, Agatha."

"Oh, is it?" Agatha arched a brow, her smirk widening. "Because this hotel says otherwise. That'll be $1,500."

"Absolutely not," Rio said, sitting back in defiance.

"You owe me rent," Agatha insisted, her tone dangerously sweet.

Rio stood dramatically, pointing an accusatory finger. "You lying, cheating piece of crap!"

"Oh yeah? You're the idiot who thinks you can get away with everything you do. WELCOME TO THE REAL WORLD," Agatha shouts back, leaning forward in her seat.

Rio rolls her eyes and crosses her arms, "I'm done. I'm leaving you, and I'M TAKING Y/N WITH ME!"

Agatha shot to her feet, slamming her hands on the arms of the chair. "LIKE HELL YOU WILL!! YOU DO NOT GET TO TAKE ANOTHER ONE OF MY KIDS!"

Y/n paused mid-cookie, raising her hand. "And on that note, I'll be upstairs. Let me know who wins custody."

She stood, grabbing her empty mug. "Also, try not to set anything on fire while I'm gone."

As she disappeared up the stairs, Eddie blinked in alarm. "Wait, is she... is she upset or scared?"

Billy shook his head, laughing. "Nah, this happens every game night."

Alice grinned, leaning back lazily. "Classic Y/n exit. She's probably grabbing a book or a snack."

"Or both," Jen added. "Smart move, honestly. She gets to skip the shouting match and return when we're playing something calmer."

Upstairs, Y/n leaned against her bookshelf, thumbing through titles until she landed on an old favorite. She heard muffled laughter and increasingly absurd insults floating up from the living room and shook her head fondly. They always got like this during game nights—it was their way of blowing off steam, and she wouldn't have it any other way.

When she returned downstairs, the Monopoly board was replaced by a deck of cards that Alice was shuffling with far too much enthusiasm.

"Told you," Y/n said, plopping down on the couch. "Fireworks over?"

"For now," Billy replied, throwing an arm around Eddie. "I'd say it's safe to return to the battlefield."

Eddie looked visibly relieved. "Good to know. I wasn't sure if I should call someone."

"Don't bother," Y/n said with a grin. "This family thrives on chaos."

As the night wore on, the group transitioned to calmer activities. Billy and Eddie played cards with Alice and Jen, their laughter filling the room, while Y/n curled up between Agatha and Rio on the couch.

Agatha brushed a strand of Y/n's hair out of her face. "You know we wouldn't actually fight over you, right?"

Rio leaned over from the other side, pressing a soft kiss to Y/n's temple. "We'd call a truce and keep you in the house forever."

Y/n grinned. "Great. Now I'm stuck with you both for eternity."

"And you love it," Rio teased, poking her in the side.

"Maybe," Y/n admitted with a laugh, snuggling into the warmth of her adoptive moms.

Agatha smirked. "Don't worry—we'll make eternity fun."

Billy looked over from the card table, raising an eyebrow. "Are we not going to talk about the fact that Monopoly almost caused an actual divorce?"

"Almost?" Alice said, smirking. "That was definitely a divorce-level fight."

"Eh," Y/n replied lazily. "It's all part of the fun."

Agatha chuckled. Her earlier dramatics softened into quiet affection. "Game night's always a little messy, but it's ours."

"And I wouldn't trade it for anything," Y/n said, her voice warm.

The night wound down with everyone piled onto the couches, laughter, and contentment lingering in the air. Chaos might've been the theme of the evening, but in their house, it always ended with love.