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. Property belongs to Nôvel(D)r/ama.Org.

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.

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…