The Stars Above|Book One

4

Thunder POV
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I was practically skipping down the street as we walked towards the house. I slipped out a piece  of paper that had the address on it that I had learned from Edd and I glanced up. There was a small green house with a broken window and next to it was a white house with a red roof.
I guess this is the place.
I knocked on the door and heard the muffled noises of thumps and chatter inside. I exchanged glances with Aptos before the door opened revealing Edd who invited us in.

Aptos POV
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I saw Tom sitting on the sofa while glaring at another man who I assumed was his roommate. His eyes met mine for a split second before we were interrupted by a man who had light brown hair that spiked up to look like horns and wore a red hoodie entering the room. "Edd, you didn't kidnap them, did you?" He asked probably from Thunder who was more silent than usual. I've known her for a while and I knew she didn't talk much until she got to know you, but this was just unusual. Edd sighed, "No Tord. I'm not like that guy from your anime."
You did not just mention anime.
I glanced at Thunder to see the sparkle in her eyes return, "You like anime?" Tom interrupted the conversation early on, thankfully. "Does anyone want anything?" A man who had almost the same spiky ginger hair and wore a green overcoat over his purple hoodie perked up, "Ooh! Do we have milk?" Edd sighed, "Matt, you live here. You know we have milk." This suppose 'Matt' jumped up, "Oh right!" I watched as he walked towards the kitchen, Edd following him to cook I guess.

Thunder POV
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I could feel my heartbeat speed up as the man made his way to me. "I'm Tord." He smiles and held out his hand and I shook it while replying with my own name. I could feel my cheeks heat up some even after we stopped. "So uh...." Tord began awkwardly, "Im guessing you like anime...too?" I nodded, "Yeah."

Aptos POV
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We soon decided to watch TV. They were interested in a weird movie called Zombie Rainbow What-sits... I don't know. I sat in an armchair to the side of the couch, not really paying attention to the movie. That Tord guy gave me the creeps. He seemed like the kind of guy to give u drugged coffee and shiv you in your sleep.
(Kudos to those who get the two references) Anyways, we all settled down and watched the movie for about 20 minutes until.....Matt I think? Got up and went to check on Edd. I couldn't help but notice Thunder desperately trying to see what Tord was watching on his phone. Tom was sitting between them with a determined expression on his face. Is he trying to guard Thunder from Tord? I wish my cousin's did that for me. One time we were at the Sandwell Mall, shopping for Christmas presents. I turn my back for one second and they disappear. Little fuckers.

Edd POV
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"Dinner's ready!" I shouted, turning the stove off. Everyone filed in, a tired Thunder, a bored Tord, an annoyed Tom, an excited Matt, and a grouchy Aptos. Matt helped me set the table as everyone sat down and began to chow down. Things went well until Thunder recieved a phone call from her landlord.

Thunder POV
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My phone began buzzing urgently so I stepped outside to answer it.
"Hello?" I asked, trying to swallow Edd's awesome food.
"Hello? Ah yes! Thunder! This is Mr. Tamaryk. I'm afraid I have some bad news." He sounded sympathetic and urgent.
"What's up? Is something wrong?"
"Erm...yes. It turns out I have to cancel your water until friday, due to a pump explosion a few miles west"
"O-Oh...thank you for letting us know."
"I'm very sorry Ms. Zvhal."
I hung up. I didn't want to hear anymore. How are we going to cook? How are we going to do laundry!? I glanced back inside at Aptos who seemed to be annoying Tom with something. Not like she cares about laundry or cooked food anyways. She eats junk food about every day. I sighed and called out,
"Aptos! We need to go home!" I waited a few moments before I heard a few chairs scratch on the hardwood floor. The first to meet me was Matt.
"Awww. So soon?" I patted his ginger hair.
"Sorry buddy."
"Is everything OK?" Asked Tord, in his thick accent. Tom came out and gave me a look. Aptos came and stood by me.
"Just a little issue. Nothing to worry about!!"
This time it was me dragging her home.