Behind The Glasses (Lauren/You)

Chapter Twenty Six

Ina's POV

Plugging the phone to the cable from the computer was all I was thinking about. I didn't care how unprofessional it looked to swoop in on the stranger's phone when the call ended because all I wanted was to get those three out of there in one piece. If anything were to happen to Y/N or my brother, I honestly wouldn't know how I'd cope the loss of someone so important. 

Y/N's been there for me ever since our first encounter. I know I'm so closed off and seem unappreciative by a surrounding presence of people but overtime I've learnt how to value life. If it weren't for the nagging talks she'd give me or the constant help in everyday life situations, I would still be the same Inanna at that library who would give death stares at every person that gave me disgusted looks due to my half-covered face. The old me hated humanity so badly to the point where I basically was an animal and hissed at anyone that was in an arms radius of me.

As my screen finally displayed the location of the phone Y/N was using on my monitor, I heard multiple feet stomping their way towards the room and I knew the two guys I knew barely of were going to intrude so I quickly set up one of the applications to record the screen before darting out of the chair. Somehow with my horrible coordination, I managed to shut the door behind me prior to everyone coming in the room. Sure I was panting like I had just competed in a marathon but I had some kind of dignity to keep guys away from my room. It's too embarrassing to have them see inside my room. 

"You alright there?" Hunching over with one hand on my knee and other held up with my index finger pointing to the ceiling. I collected myself with deep breaths before standing perpendicular to the ground.

"Yep I'm a-o-kayyy." I said in the most normal voice, hoping that it was convincing enough for them to drop the subject but I was clearly wrong.

"So ... are you going to give my phone back anytime soon?" Ethan coughed up non existent phlegm to grab my attention.

"I've just set up an application to record the movements of the phone Y/N was using but we need to start discussing about each person's role." I motioned everyone with me walking back to the living room and to my luck they followed along. 

"Well Y/N did say that she intended both Ethan and I to break in the place." Nick said as we all sat down in any empty seats in the living room.

"I'm willing to help out since I made a promise to Y/N," Ethan said which made the girls and I on the verge of jumping out of our seats, wanting to know what the promise was but he tutted us, "I'm a man of my word and I will keep this a secret."

We all groan with the unknown information that was kept away from us but none of the girls pushed further on for anymore details from him. It didn't seem just to hide information in this kind of situation but it can't be helped if he won't budge about it.

"Then you girls will stay here with me whilst the boys and I will figure out a plan how to get to the building in those trucks that Y/N had mentioned in our conversation." Everyone seemed understanding about that decision except Dinah and Lauren.

"No way! I want to go help the guys!" Dinah retorted in a strong voice. "I'm not sitting around and waiting for Y/N to arrive at the doorstep."

"I totally agree! I need to see Y/N." The two stood up and faced towards me like they were employees were on a strike for a raise from their boss. 

I couldn't really say much as they had startled me with their straightforward words so I held my hands in the air as Normani, Zendaya and Ally were doing their best to relax Lauren and Dinah. 

"Babe let the guys handle it." Normani assured her girlfriend as she sat her down. "Ethan is a bodyguard so I'm very sure he will be capable on bringing Y/N back."