Family Comes at the Weirdest Times

Chapter 8

By nightfall, everyone had caught up and settled down watching a movie. I sat on the stairs, away from everyone, but still in view of the tv screen. Sure, I was a movie fanatic, but I usually watched movies by myself. Even then it was rare to be able to sit for an hour and a half.

I think we were watching Transformers, but I wasn't paying attention. My mind was just sort of blank. That is, it was until...

"L," I heard Krism call. I snapped my head up and tuned in my attention. "Why don't you come watch the movie with us?"

I sat there for a second before lightly pointing to the tv. "I am watching." I said. She rolled her eyes, along with some others.

"I meant, come watch it over here. With us." Krism smiled.

I was torn. I mean, I've accepted them into my home, given them food and a place to sleep, but were we really... close? That thing with Cry was more or less a comfort thing, like an older brother would console a younger sister. But, nothing has happened since and I couldn't care less. I had Frost, they don't need to worry or try to connect with me.

"I think I'm gonna go around. See if I can find some more quiet weapons." I said, referencing the nine guns at the door. I stood up and whistled to Frost. She was curled up beside Adam, who was rubbing her belly. She jumped up and ran to my side.

Looking down at her, I realized that she really needed a wash. Her white coat was almost all brown from dried blood. I'll do that when we get back. No sense on cleaning just to get dirty right after.

"We'll be back in a bit." I mumbled quietly before running out the front door.

It wasn't until after sunset when we got back. The Youtubers were still sitting in front of the tv, but Adam, Krism and Chilled were asleep. It didn't surprise me.

I put the knives and two axes on the ground with the other weapons. For later.

I walked up to the bathroom, making sure Frost was following me. She automatically jumped in the tub and sat down. She really was the smartest dog. I couldn't help but smile.

I pulled down the shower hose and started the water, making sure it was an okay temperature before starting to rinse Frost's fur. I looked at the water that dripped off her fur. It was stained with so much red, I was like something in a murder mystery when you look what the UnSub is doing.

Using some shampoo I was able to pick up a while ago, I started scrubing it into her fur. Before long, her body was covered in suds and water. I quickly rinsed her off before she could shake the shampoo off.

When Frost was a clean snow white again, I let her jump out of the tub and she shook. I made sure to stand in front of her, avoiding the water that was flung. After she was done, I grabbed a small towel from under the sink and dried Frost the rest of the way. When she was completely dry, she took off down stairs to get all the attention she could without having to do any protecting... well, I guess she's always protecting just by being beside someone, which inadvertently, they give her attention.

I love my dog.

After cleaning up the bathroom, I went down stairs quietly as to not bother anyone. With a quick glance, I saw they all fell asleep. Frost had taken her former place beside Adam.

I snuck by them. They all finally found a place to settle without a Watch.

I went out back out of habit. I've only ever slept in the house a couple times. Either it was too cold and my heater wasn't doing anything, or I was so exhausted, collapsed as soon as I made sure the barricade was in front of the door.

I was glad to have the tree house to myself again. It may have only been one night, but after a certain amount of time with a smart dog by your side, you get used to no one else.

With a quick scan from my vantage point in the tree house, I went to my corner, turned on my heater, put in my headphones, wrapped myself in my hoodie and blanket, and fell asleep.

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Okay, so this happened. Sorry it took so long.
No excuses.
Gonna start the next chapter.
Bye.