Love's Complex

Chapter 6

To feed the people currently sitting in the other room a.k.a the Five, Fayre and Orion, I decided to change up the plan and make steaks with mashed potatoes (with margarine instead of butter), vegetables and gravy but had also decided to make a big batch of fried rice, and a vegan crepe cake since we had already had a lot of leftover rice and vegan crepe cake filling. Before leaving the house I had already prepped most of the ingredients and just had to actually cook everything.

About an hour and a half later I had most of everything done, somewhat eavesdropping on the group as I worked away, half trying to block them out at the same time. I swear I have a major indecisiveness issue. Is that a thing? I'm pretty sure it is because I have it.

I let out a deep sigh, massaging the back of my neck. I haven't had a break in hours and didn't feel like socializing anymore than I already have, though I haven't really talked to anyone except Fayre today.

"Hey guys, dinners ready!" I called out and started gathering some for myself to take to my room deciding that my mopy attitude wouldn't contribute to any positive interactions. They seem like they're having a good time and I don't want to put a damper on that.

"This looks amazing as usual," Orion compliments looking at the amount of filling the table.

"Wow, a compliment from the god of food himself, must be good," Mikael jokes before plopping into a chair, everyone following his lead, agreeing with him in one way or another.

"I hope you guys enjoy it. I have some work I need to get to so yeah" I trail off, backing out quickly before anyone can argue. "Theres a crepe cake in the fridge once you're finished. Goodnight!"

Climbing the stairs as fast and as quietly as I can, I hear some frustrated sounds coming from both Orion and Fayre but I just ignore them knowing if I were to check on them, they'd somehow convince me to stay for dinner.

I place the plate of food on the desk in front of me. Taking out my notebooks and laptop, I started on the essay I haven't touched yet, soft jazz filtering through my earbuds.

After what seems like hours of work a small knock on my door makes me jump. Standing up from my chair, I open the door to see Eliza standing in front of Allegra and Mako.

"Hey Naila, we just wanted to thank you for the food and having us tonight. Fay and Orion explained that you're kinda iffy around strangers but we all really hope that we can get closer. We also would absolutely love it if you became our roommate, no pressure though." The woman in front of me, to my internal amusement, was bouncing around, her dark curls following the movement up and down.

"It's really no problem, it was my night to cook anyways." I smiled as naturally as I could while looking down.

"Really though, thank you. It must have been overwhelming having to suddenly cook for three times the amount of people as usual. And we really would be pleased if you did decide to join our household." The male tried to restrain the hyper female as he held a kind smile on his face, beside him Allegra nodded as well. "Also, sorry about this one, she had your cake and then took in a few glasses of wine and unfortunately she found Fayre's bottle of tequila. She can get pretty crazy"

Eliza scoffed and stuck her tongue out playfully towards the two holding her down. Letting out a small giggle and I shook my head,

"Again, it's fine, and Im glad you guys enjoyed it. By the way, it seems like the only place Fayre is letting me even consider is yours. I think it's gonna be tomorrow that she talks to you guys about it."

"Yeah, that's what she said but we also wanted your opinion," Eliza points to me. "And now that we know we also wanted to say goodnight and that were leaving."

It was then that I was tackled with a suffocated hug, Eliza tightening her arms around me. She backed away a little to observe my expression, probably seeing how red my face is.

"Youre really cute! I wanna keep you." She giggled and quickly pressed her lips to mine.

A surprised squeak left me, my eyes widening in shock.

The drunk girl was ripped from me by a less angry, more disappointed and scared looking Allegra.

I didn't want to be there anymore, I just wanted to go to bed. Not realizing I was slightly whimpering curling into myself, I saw Mako drag Eliza away and Allegra filled my field of view.

"Naila, baby, Im so sorry, she doesnt have any impulse control when drunk, I swear she will regret it once shes sober. I understand how this might cause you to become a bit more uncomfortable with us but I hope you can forgive us in time." Her tone stable and soft the whole time, her eyes filled with caution and understanding.

Managing a nod, she nodded back.

"We will be leaving now and I hope you have a good night, I'll tell Fayre what happened and send her up would that be okay with you?"

Another nod.

"'kay, again Im so sorry about her and I hope you have a good night"

Walking back into my room and closing the door without another moment of hesitation I grab my phone and earbuds once again playing some softer R&B music waiting for Fayre who enters the room by the start of the second song.

She gripped me in her arms and tucked me into my bed after gaining my permission, laying down underneath the sheets with me as I cried into the pillow. I didnt know why I cried when things like this happened but I do and Fayre was always with me when it did happen.

Holding my head to her chest, her chin as the top of my head, running soothing circles on my back and for a few moments, I was able to pretend it was my mom all the way back in Canada holding me and comforting me. Maybe that's why it didn't take a lot for me to trust her and Orion, they cared for me so much that it reminded me of my mom.

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A/N: Hi again!!! I'm so sorry about the wait, thank you for being patient and for the support I've received recently on this story, it means so much to me and makes me really happy. I guess I might've broken my promise about this not being a filler but at least it showcases everyone's personality a little. Right?

Sorry again, I will try harder for the next chapter.

If you have any suggestions to make my writing better in any way, please do comment and tell me, it would be very much appreciated.

Thank you so much for reading