After - The Society Fanfic.

24.

Becca returns home slightly nervous. She had messaged them a ten-minute warning and a five-minute warning but no reply. She didn't want to walk in on them... At least this time she's not alone. Kelly struggled with the shopping. They'd stopped at the baby shop once more to pick up a few accessories. Becca had finally given in to taking one of the baby slings. Gwen is more eager than her to try it on. Whilst there she picked up more bottles and things, a few nursing tops etc. The only problem is most of the clothing is from the summer range since that's round about the time they came here. There's no winter stock so most of the time she can't wear the nursing tops anyway. It's fine when they're at home but if she wanted to go anywhere in town, she'd pretty much have to undress to feed Eden. She reaches out into the pram at the peaceful baby. She's awake and for once not fussing.

Gwen opens the door, helping carry the pram inside. Kelly follows closely behind them. They don't hear anything suspicious, doesn't mean they aren't naked dancing throughout the house, however. Gwen starts to chuckle slightly; the others eye her oddly. She holds a finger to her lips and the other hand cupped around her ear. Listen. The two of them try to hear what she's sniggering about. At first, Becca can't hear anything but then a slightly snoring sound comes from the living room. They peak around the corner to find Sam lying on top of Grizz, both of them fully dressed and napping. Some crisps lie on the coffee table alone with half-drunk cups of tea. A crisp sits neatly on the floor, underneath Grizz's hand. It's a very sweet picture.

"WHAT HAPPENED TO YOUR EYE?" Chaos erupts as Gwen storms into the living room, disrupting all the calm and serenity. Her loud vocals frighten both Grizz and Eden causing Eden to begin crying and Grizz to throw a very shocked Sam off him and scramble to a standing position. Sam sleepily sits from the floor, staring up slightly confused at Grizz. Grizz disorientated at first glares at the small but bubbling with fury Gwen as she continues to rant at Grizz, pointing at his eye. Becca rubs her temples. Kelly has wandered over to Gwen and Grizz, inspecting his eyes, he's trying to peel them off him. Sam casually walks towards Becca and Eden, the sleepy expression still sitting upon his face. Becca, unimpressed points to Eden. Sam gives her shoulder a quick squeeze before scooping Eden up, kissing her forehead and bouncing her gently. She calms almost immediately. Thank god. "What do you mean Luke and you go into a fight?"

"Gwen. Volume." Gwen glances back at Becca who's peeling off her outdoor wear. The fireplace is on and has built up a lot of heat. She inspects it as Gwen waves her hands about confused at how everyone is calm at the situation. Adding another log to the fire, she turns on her heels, arms crossed and an exasperated face, "I mean, this seems to be Grizz's MO lately. Injuring himself."

"Two things. I've injured two things." Grizz points out, a little offended that not only is there a Grizz look people associate with him but people are starting to associate him getting hurt all the time. Again though, only twice. Physically anyway, he notes in his head that emotionally he has been through the wringer recently. That's beside the point.

"Regardless, screaming at him isn't going to magically heal his eyes, it's just going to upset the baby." Gwen's face melts into a puppy dog stare as she whirls around to see Sam still hushing Eden. Cowering slightly, Gwen makes her way over to Eden mumbling apologies to her. Sam eyes her oddly whilst Becca and Kelly laugh. Grizz slumps back down into the seat.

Everyone eventually settles. Becca takes Eden for some cuddles, whilst Gwen and Kelly unpack. Grizz curls up against Sam which is slightly amusing due to the height difference. A part of Becca can't help but swirl with anxiety watching them together. The monster in the back of her mind reminds her how alone she is, how Sam will never be there for her. She tries to squash it down. "So, um, are you staying tonight?" Her voice is a little more strained than she'd like it to be, but no one seems to notice.