Strings of Fate

Strings of Fate

170- Nice and nighttime

Bellamy and I end up giving Amber a ride home. She is apparently only a few minutes out of our way. After we make sure she is safely inside we drive towards home.

“I’m not sure if I feel guilty leaving Cam behind with Harry to pester her. I mean he does it every night anyway but still… he’s gotten into the back room once and he was waaaay too fascinated by everything back there. She’s going to have a hell of a time trying to keep him out now.” I point out. Not sure if I feel guilty or amused. Bellamy shrugs.

“You did say they’re meant for each other right? It’s likely that she doesn’t dislike him as much as she says she does.” He suggests.

“True. Or she does and in that case he probably needs the extra time with her to win her over. Well, whatever. Cam can handle Harry. If he gets too annoying she can just spell him again.” I joke. Bellamy looks just a little too pleased with that idea.

We’re just pulling up in front of the house when my phone chimes.

COCK TALES

Harry This is STUPID. I’m going home. I refuse to waste my time. She rejects me but hangs out with some other Incubus? This is just CRAP!

Woah, I knew Harry was jealous but this is on a whole different level. I guess it would be hard since he’s never really been jealous before, or rejected by someone he seriously went after.

Amber- Harry I’m fairly sure that Cam was just messing with you. I mean, what are the chances that there’s another Incubus around that is drinking the random untested potions.

that she comes up with?

Megan- Woah, what did we miss?!?

Darrien- What she said.

AAA

Ryann- I was right. Our super secret Witch contact was Cam. Then Amber and Harry showed

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up and crashed our meeting. Harry was there to annoy Cam like usual.

Ryann- In other news, the drinks she’s been giving him? Some of them are untested potions! She made a comment about how she TOTALLY tests them one the OTHER Incubus who hangs

out with her in the bar…

Megan- Oooooh so he’s jealous. This is hilarious. But also… I get why Harry was there, he’s always there. But why was AMBER there?

Amber- Because I knew Harry would be there and I didn’t get to meet him last time. DUH.

Harry- Awww you came just for me <3

Amber- I also wanted to meet Cam. Don’t let it go to your head.

Harry- Too late. I’m so great you needed to meet me.

Darrien- Dude. Just stop.

Without me! I know

Megan- Actually, I think I might be kind of annoyed. You all hung out why you didn’t bring me along originally Ry, but you could have texted and we could have caught up!

Darrien- I mean, you spent the evening hanging out with me. Was that really so bad?

Uh, should this be a private conversation? As Bellamy and I head inside he checks his phone and raises an eyebrow. Yeah, I’m starting to think that Darrien enjoys putting Megan on the spot a little bit. I message him directly.

Ryann- I’m starting to think that you have a bit of a mean streak.

Darrien- If I message her something like that directly or say it out loud she just kind of laughs it off or ignores it. At least with witnesses she can’t pretend I didn’t say anything. Copyright Nôv/el/Dra/ma.Org.

Ryann- Huh, I thought you were making progress. Is it not going well?

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Darrien- We are making progress. She’s just… nervous. It’s strange since she’s usually so confident. I think the whole thing with Tristain really did a number on her. She’s not as sure. in her decisions as she usually is. It’s like she’s constantly double guessing herself.

Ryann- I can see what you mean. I’ll ch*ck in on her at some point. I feel like I’ve been neglecting her a little recently.

Darrien- Don’t beat yourself up too much. You’ve had a lot going on. You don’t even get to rest when you’re sleeping. I don’t know if I mentioned it to you at any point, but if I can help you at all, please let me know, okay?

Ryann- Thanks Darrien. 🙂

Okay, I’m feeling weirdly teary. It might just be because it’s been a really REALLY long day, but Darrien being sweet to me was just enough to make me emotional. I really don’t want to cry though. I feel like I’ve spent so much time crying recently. I don’t want to do it anymore. I need to be strong for Kiara. I need to focus on her and do everything I can to find her. I’m so distracted with my phone that I trip while climbing the stairs. Bellamy catches me and in a single smooth motion snatches my phone from my hands.

“Messages once you’re at the top of the stairs. Thank you. I have enough to protect you from without worrying about your clumsiness taking you out.” He grumbles. He guides me into our bedroom and I drop onto the bed. I squeal when Bellamy kneels down and pulls my shoes off

my feet.

“Okay, get comfy. Now you can have your phone back.” He dramatically presents it to me.

“Why thank you.” I say sarcastically. I go back to the group chat.

COCK TALES

Amber- Go on Megan, Darrien asked you a question. Curious minds want to hear the answer.

Ryann- Seconded. I want to hear if you had a nice evening Megs. I’d feel terrible if we left you

behind and you were miserable.

Megan- I had a nice evening I guess. No need to obsess over it.

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Darrien- I’m glad. I enjoyed spending time with you too. 🙂

Ryann- HEY AARON!

Aaron–7

Ryann- Did you have a nice evening off?

He just texts back a thumbs up and 1 dissolve into a fit of giggles.

“I didn’t know that it was possible, but somehow he talks even less than he used to.” Bellamy observes. I roll my eyes.

“I know right! It’s a game I think. He just likes messing with me. I try to get him to talk and he does everything he can to avoid it. He’s a master at communicating without words. One day I am going to learn his secrets.” I declare. Bellamy laughs.

“I doubt that anyone could ever master silent communication like Aaron has.” I shrug.

“Sure, but one day I’m going to crack him. He’s going to have something to say and he won’t be able to hold it in. I’m sure of it. In the meantime, I don’t mind having him around because if I don’t want his opinion all I have to do is avoid looking at him.” Bellamy snorts out at

laugh.

“That’s one way of looking at it. I didn’t realise that he was opinionated enough for you to ignore him.” Now it’s my turn to give an undignified snort.

“He is VERY opinionated if you’re paying attention. He’s capable of the loudest silence I’ve ever heard. He enjoys the drama and gossip just as much as the rest of us. That’s why he hasn’t quit the group chat.” I conclude confidently. Bellamy yawns.

“I have a meeting with the Alphas in the morning. I really need to sleep.” He admits.

“Give me a minute to get changed and I’ll join you. Maybe I’ll be able to talk to Kiara again. tonight.” I say, forcing optimism into my tone.

“I hope so.” Bellamy and I both prepare for bed and then I curl up against him and close my

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