After - The Society Fanfic.

11.

Becca had not expected the request to go well with Lexie. She was in shock, still in shock, that they managed to get some time with Allie and Will. The small gathering had been her idea. She had been getting fed up of Gwen being the only one able to visit her with the baby. With that said, Gwen had been very helpful. Her time as a babysitter for most of the town before the incident had left her very skilled at changing nappies. A job that both she and Sam still did not like.

It'd only been a few days since Eden had been born but Sam and Becca had already fallen into a small routine. They knew each other's jobs and they supported each other. That didn't mean it was easy. The morning hadn't started off well. It's incredibly difficult to yell at your partner when they are deaf. He wasn't changing her right which had left Eden grumpy. It takes a lot to get a newborn grumpy and he'd done it. However, he was insisting that she's just overly tired due to the fact she'd been up most of the night and was finding everything grumpy. Becca knew otherwise. It'd difficult to sign at Sam when you're trying to sort a baby. However, they were managing. For now. Gwen's helping hand the day they moved back into her home had been helpful. It'd allowed for both of them to shower and change clothes without worrying about Eden.

Tomorrow night had actually been Gwenn's idea. She believed it'd give everyone a boost of positive energy. Becca begrudgingly agreed. It wouldn't be a super late party, but it'd be nice to show off her baby. It'd also be nice to see Allie and Will instead of chatting to them through people.

She glances to her left, Sam's carrying some bags, his heads hung, and his expression is somewhat gloomy. She's yet to have time to ask what's wrong. She had been planning on talking during this trip. It would have been the perfect opportunity as if he was struggling with an answer, he could just pick something up and have his hands full. Also, if they were doing things then he might be more open and not overthink what he's signing. However, as soon as they reached town they bumped into Gwen. Becca rolls her eyes at the thought. She's been piping hot with fury when they'd bumped into her. They'd taken her to a café and she went on a rant for 45 minutes. Sam got away with pretending he could read the lips fast enough to keep up, so Becca had to console. She sighs. As annoying as Gwen could be, she had to admit, she had seemed to be having a rough morning.

Her eyes flit to Gwen and Grizz, both whispering in urgent and hushed tones. She hadn't through Gwen and Grizz would form such a close friendship. She can't help but think there's something more going on between the two of them. Yeah, right now they're arguing but she also keeps making him laugh. Gwen had also mentioned earlier how Grizz seems to be the only thing at the moment keeping her going. She did say that both Bean and Mickey were relying heavily on him too. She tried to make it not as personal as possible, but Gwen couldn't help but think that there was something more. Sam must notice is too. He keeps glancing towards the two of them.

Becca still hadn't had a moment of quiet to chat with Sam honestly. Eden takes up a lot of time. Newborns were meant to sleep all the time but when she was sleeping Becca and Sam either took a nap or did chores. She's yet to sit him down and be like what-the-fuck-is-up? Maybe less aggressive than that. Then again, maybe not. If he is going to pretend one more time that he can't "hear" her slapping his arm in the middle of the night, she'll not hold back.

Grizz hulks a few of the larger boxes which each carry flatpack furniture in them. Gwen and him were arguing about the fact he won't speak to Sam whilst they are walking. Grizz had pointed out two very valid but irritating points. 1. Sam can't sign whilst carrying things. 2. What's he going to say? I can't deal with this, I want to kiss you, I want you. No. Gwen needed to step back and realise that these two are never, NEVER, getting together. Gwen infuriatingly wasn't taking no as an answer. According to her, you don't need to sign with the language of love and she isn't suggesting an admission of love, just a good ol' flirt. Grizz is not impressed but her explanations make him laugh. She flutters her eyelashes, gazing up at him, pretending to swoon. It's a side of Gwen he can tell people don't tend to see. However, she is the one that comes up with games at parties. Maybe they'd all just missed the goofier side of her before. Either way, even when she is being particularly aggravating, Grizz can't help but smile.