Running~TFox

Part 5

Elle's POV:
I awoke to the sun piercing through the window. I looked over and saw a passed out Tanner who still managed to have an arm around me. I smiled and looked over at the alarm clock on the night stand. 8:28. I somehow still managed to wake up early without someone screaming at me. My internal clock decided it was time to wake up I guess. I didn't want to wake Tanner, he looked so peaceful. His messy hair, his snores and just him, were all cute.

Back before the move I had a crush on Tanner for a while, I didn't plan on telling him because he pretty much sister-zoned me. So I kept my feelings to myself, and I guess they never really went away. But now that I'm back I might have a chance with him. I'll drop some hints here or there and I'll see if he got over the whole sister thing.

Tanner inhaled and exhaled a deep breath and moved around a bit, adjusting his grip around me. This made me smile. I wasn't thinking about my mom and step dad, or anything, just Tanner. He mumbled something under his breath still asleep, I couldn't quite make out what he said though.

"Hey Tanner do you want me to make you some breakfast?" His eyes fluttered a bit and he finally opened them.

"What?" He asked. Man his morning voice was raspy and super hot.

"You want some pancakes or something to eat?" I asked running my fingers through his messy hair.

"Pancakes sound amazing." He said. I nodded and started to get out of bed but was pulled back into Tanner's arms. "I didn't say right now." I giggled and nuzzled my head into his chest. Tanner pulled me in closer if that was even possible.

We laid there for a good 20 minutes talking about some things we could go do later.
"I don't care what we do in between but I wanna go to tempest tonight it's been way to long." Tanner nodded in agreement with me.
"We can also ask Capron and Corey what they want to do." He said looking down at me cuddled into his chest. We were inches apart and he smiled at me. "How bout those pancakes, they aren't going to make themselves." He smirked. I sighed and got up. I stopped at the doorway and turned to look back at Tanner. I smiled and turned away and headed to the kitchen.

I heard Tanner following behind. I got out a mixing bowl and all the ingredients. I started mixing it when I felt someone pressed up behind me.

"You looked like you needed some help." Tanner said wrapping his hand around the spatula and the other against the counter. We continued to mix the pancake batter till it was ready. I tried to squeeze past him to get the pan ready, but Tanner wouldn't let me leave his arms.

"I need to get the pan ready," I turned so I could face him. At this point he was practically was pinning me against the counter. "Tanner let me through." I giggled trying to get past him but he wouldn't budge.

He pulled me into a hug refusing to let me get the pan. I looked up at his sparkling eyes and smiled. He smiled back. Then I noticed he started leaning in. Was Tanner really trying to kiss me? He looked at my lips, then my eyes, as if asking for permission. I stood up straighter making our lips even closer. Our lips crashed together, it felt like time stopped. His hands moved to my waist and mine moved around his neck. I guess he got over the whole 'sister' thing.

"Hey what are you guys mak- oh..." Tanner turned his head and I buried my face in his chest.

"We're making pancakes, do you want some Corey?" Tanner asked. I could tell that they were communicating without words.

"Yeah..Um..Just shout when they're ready." I heard Corey walk away, I looked up at Tanner. He smiled.

"I've been waiting so long to do that." Tanner announced. I blushed and looked down as I giggled at his comment.

"I've been waiting longer." I said as I slipped out of his arms in the direction of the cupboard. I grabbed the pan and placed it on the oven. Tanner grabbed the bowl of mix and brought it to me.

"I'm gonna go ask them what they want to do today, you got this?" He said looking at the pan.

"Yeah." I smiled and he jogged off but not before kissing my cheek on his way. I smiled and shook my head and began to cook the pancakes.

Tanner's POV:
I walked into Capron's room and saw him in bed on his laptop and Corey in his gaming chair.

"So since when are you two a thing?" Capron asked, "Corey told me what he saw." I nodded and sat down on the bed.

"I don't even know if we are a thing, but I know that I never really got over my crush on her." I've had a crush on Elle for a while, I didn't think she liked me for the longest time. I thought that she saw me as a brother and nothing more than a friend. I was planning on asking her out but she told us that she was moving and I didn't want to ruin our friendship.

"Are you gonna ask her out bro?" Corey said glancing up from his phone, "I mean she probably likes you too, considering what I saw back there." Capron nodded in agreement and continued to edit.

"GUYS PANCAKES ARE READY!!!" Elle yelled from the kitchen. Capron Corey and I ALL made eye contact, then started running toward the kitchen. I guess that question will have to wait.

Elle's POV:
The boys came running in, which didn't surprise me. They all swarmed around me, who was holding the plate full of hot, fresh, pancakes.

"Guys chill! And leave me some!" I laughed. They scattered and sat at the table spreading butter, pouring syrup, and devouring their pancakes. I scoffed as I saw that they left me 2 pancakes. "Thanks guys." I rolled my eyes and sat down next to Tanner. By the time I took a few bites the boys had finished many pancakes.

"Those pancakes were amazing! Thanks for making them Elle!" Corey said as he wrapped his arms around me.

"Corey you're a sticky mess get off me!" I yelled pushing his arms off of me. Capron and Tanner just laughed.

"What you think that's funny?" Corey questioned Tanner, slowly walking toward his seat.

"Yeah actually I do." Tanner replied.

"I bet you won't think this is funny!" Corey yelled rubbing his sticky hands all over Tanner's hair.

"Ew Corey stop!" Tanner said trying to get Corey off of him. They both laughed as they wrestled around a bit. Corey ran off probably to wash up. "Now I HAVE TO take a shower," Tanner laughed, "I was going to take one anyway I swear." Capron and I laughed at his comment.

"I gotta go get the video ready to upload," Capron said getting up from the table. He placed his plate in the sink and walked to his room. I looked at Tanner and smiled as I saw him messing with his sticky hair. He looked at me and returned a cheesy smile.

"I'm gonna go shower then we can go do something, sound good?" He asked putting his plate with Capron and Corey's. He walked back over to me.

"Sounds good." I replied. Tanner kissed my head and ran off to hop in the shower. I grinned and stood up, heading toward the sink.

"Thanks guys for leaving me with the dishes." I mumbled. But that's the thing I actually didn't mind doing the dishes since I wasn't being forced to. And this way I could help out Mama Funk with some of the cores. I smiled as I started to clean the plates, it's good to be back.

A/N Hey guys sorry for a simpler chapter and for not updating I've been super busy and stressed out. I also think I'm going to start writing longer chapters around every 7-10 days. Well that's my goal. Anyway if you're reading this make sure to vote and follow me so you can know if I send a message about the story! Ily all 💜💜

(Sorry for any errors I don't edit)😛