It Comes In Three's

Chapter 47

Lottie’s POV

I groan at the dull pounding ache coming from my head, as I attempt to move from under the soft bedsheets – finding no luck with a thick heavy object pinning me in place.

I rub at my tired eyes, squinting at the sudden brightness spilling in through the small gap in the curtains…

This isn’t my room… I think to myself, which is soon followed by a gasp when my sleepy brain decides to catch up with me. I instantly realise that the heavy object holding me down was in–fact Alex‘ muscular tattooed arm and that I was, in fact, in his room.

With that, the events of what happened late last night begin to pool back into my memory. He brought me back here… to keep me safe with him…

I almost gush over the gesture – but that is until I remember why he had taken such measures in the first place…

They’ve found me… they’re coming to get me…

I panic slightly, pushing at Alex‘ heavy arm which only causes him to grumble and stir.

“Alex wake up! We have to prepare!” I rant, feeling on edge, which causes Alex‘ sleepy eyes to pull apart as he looks up at me.

“Doll just calm down you’re safe here – go to sleep!” He mumbles, reaching out to grab me and pull me back to him.

I fall back down, as he squishes me up to his chest inhaling a large breath – which I wish he wouldn’t since I hadn’t yet showered after the festival… I must smell gross!

“Alex let me shower.” I state quietly, feeling his light chuckle as he still refuses to let me go and I struggle against his grip.

“I also need to pee… if you don’t let me go now it wont end well for you!” I add, as he waits a moment before begrudgingly loosening his firm grip.

I smile in victory and giggle – climbing out of the bed before taking my backpack into the bathroom with me.

When I enter and lock the door, I immediately take one look at myself in the mirror and almost collapse… I looked… broken… dirty… insane!

My hair was scruffy and knotted and my face was red and still stained from the remnants of makeup that I had failed to remove with the facial wipes. My eyes also looked lifeless, as they were red and puffy from all of the crying.

But at least I was safe…

I have to remember that…

I’m here with Alex and my friends and I’m safe with them…

Tsigh, before doing a quick pee, turning on the shower, stripping out of my pyjamas and climbing in.

The warm water falls down, as I relax under it almost instantly with a small sigh. I thankfully remembered to pack a toilet bag so I had my own shampoo and conditioner to help aid my destroyed hair…

After a good fifteen minutes of relentless scrubbing from head to toe, I finally felt clean, as I climbed out to dry off.

I began to pull on my comfies when…

“Shit!” I swear out loud, rummaging through the bag in a hunt for my t–shirt.

I’m certain that I had packed it! All I have with me by the looks of things now are my grey joggers, socks, underwear and a bra… no shirt.

“Alex…” I call out, embarrassed and hopeful that he had properly woken up by how as opposed to falling back asleep.

“What?” I hear him call back from the other side of the door almost instantly, before I hear shuffling indicating that he was getting out of

bed.

“Uhh… could I… borrow a shirt from you?” I ask, my che*ks heating up, as I hear him laugh loudly before moving around.

I wait, praying that he hadn’t just left me in here half naked as some sort of joke… before a small knock is heard on the door – causing me to unlock it with a sigh.

I crack it open ever so slightly, seeing his arm squeeze through the gap with a fresh black t–shirt in hand.

“You know… I seen you practically naked last night so you seriously don’t have to hide behind the door now doll. His velvety tone meets my ears as I practically melt on the spot – snatching the shirt from his hand.

I completely forgot about that… last night I had found a new confidence… I didn’t care if Alex saw my body… but I care now! I blame the alcohol!

I pull the shirt over my head choosing to ignore his mockery, before towel drying my long hair. I then attempt to pull a brush through my locks – finding it much smoother with the generous amount of conditioner I had used in it.

I’ll just let it air dry today…

I pack my things back up into my bag, before exiting the bathroom – seeing Alex picking out his clothes for the day.

“Nice shower?” He asks, as I nod once still embarrassed from practically stripping for him last night.

I can’t believe I just did that…

“Let me freshen up and change then we can go downstairs.” He instructs me, as I watch him head into the bathroom now.

I take this as my time to admire his large bedroom… everything was mostly grey and black, but what I liked most about it was the floor length windows giving it an expensive feel.

I decide to pull back the curtains – allowing more light into the room before I move next in an attempt to make his humungous bed. It was the least I could do considering he let me sleep in here last night in my state…

Once I finish, as if on cue, he exits the bathroom wearing black shorts and a black t–shirt similar to the one I currently wore – all complete with a pair of Nike socks.

“Come on.” He gestures with his hand, as I move towards him and take it – allowing for him to lead me downstairs towards Dels living

room.

You didn’t have to make the bed you know? I would’ve done it.” He comments as we walk down the steps, offering me a small smile.

“I beat you to it!” I laugh slightly, causing him to role his eyes at me jokingly. All content is property © NôvelDrama.Org.

We enter the living area, seeing all three of them sat on the sofas waiting, before Anna rushes to me – pulling me from Alex and into her

embrace.

“I’m an ass! I slept through the whole thing last night, I’m so so sorry! Anna panics, as I laugh her off,

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“It’s not your fault don’t dare apologise!” I tell her, as she squeezes me once more before releasing me and handing me an iced coffee which she had prepared.

Just what I needed this morning! Thank you!” I state excitedly, having discovered my new love for iced coffee since living with Anna.

It was nice to wake up here with everyone together… I felt way more at ease…

“Ok Lottie get comfortable… we’ve got a lot to discuss.” Alex‘ tone shifts slightly, turning more serious, as I gulp when realising the events of last night were about to be discussed with the group…

No more running… if there’s anything I have learned from Alex… it’s that he approaches his problems face on… unlike myself.

He wouldn’t let this shit go…