Beginning of the End

XXVII

I woke up to a knock on my door.

    "I'm coming!" I half groaned as I pulled myself out of bed. I walked to the door and opened it. Alek was standing there. I looked out passed him, the sun was beginning to rise, "Why are you here so early?" I asked, stepping to the side, allowing him to step inside.

    "I couldn't sleep, so I figured I'd stop by and maybe have a cup of coffee with you?" He smiled. I chuckled.

    "I'm going back to sleep, but by all means, help yourself," I turn and head to my room, crawling back into bed. As soon as my head hit the pillow, I heard a knock on the door, "Son of a bitch..." I get back out and see Alek opening the door to Lamar.

    "Oh, there you are..." He said.

    "Yeah, sorry, man. I was gonna leave a note but I couldn't find a pen or anything." Lamar and Alek sat down on the couch. I walk over and grab a bottle of water off the counter.

    "Morning, Ziggles," Lamar smiled, "Sorry to intrude. I woke up to go to the bathroom and Alek wasn't in. So, you know me, assuming the worst." He chuckled.

    "It's all good." I waved it off, sitting at the table, still half asleep.

    "I don't blame you. I would've too." Alek stood up and walked over to the coffee maker. The smell of coffee made a smile appear on my face.

    "So..." I turn to look at Alek, "Do you still hate tea and cheese?" Alek laughed.

    "Tea, yes. Cheese, no. I've had to eat some cheese to survive." He poured himself some coffee then walked over, and sat across from me. Lamar turned to face us.

    "So..." I say, breaking the silence.

    "Actually, I wanted to talk to Lamar," Alek looks up at him, "I wanted to apologize about shooting Brittany... It wasn't intentional." Alek and Lamar sighed simultaneously.

    "Look, man. I understand. I'm trying to mentally block it out. I'm sure she's fine. Like, I hope she's fine." He shook his head.

    "I don't want any bad blood between us." Alek stated. Lamar looked up.

    "I'm not gonna lie. I'm glad Jade roomed you with me, so I can keep an eye on you. I'm weary, and I don't trust you. At all. But, if Jade is willing to give you a home, I'm willing to give you a chance." Lamar nodded at him.

    "I can always earn trust," He turned to me, "But it's not everyday you get a 4th chance." He smiled. I nodded.

    "Don't take it for granted," I stood up, "I'm going the fuck back to sleep. Fuck you guys and your morning." I walked into my room, hearing Alek and Lamar chuckle behind me.

    "She hasn't changed at all." Alek laughed.

    "Same old Ziggles. Let's keep it that way." Lamar said, with a chuckle. I smiled as I crawled back into bed.