Part Thirteen

It had been a few days since me and Max had talked things through, he hadn't mentioned it much, he asked a few questions but i think he was worried about hurting himself or me in bringing it up. I on the other hand wasn't so bothered, it was my past, the creation of me and something i was slowly dealing with and talking about it helped.

On the eve of my birthday all of the boys were crashed out in Nathan's front room after a gig at some London nightclub. I put a glass of water by each of their snoozing bodies and smiled to myself, these 5 boys had all sworn to protect me. I told Nathan and Max that it was okay with me if they wanted to tell them why i was here, it wouldn't affect me so much. 

Ever since, every time they came through the door i was bombarded by strong, manly bear hugs. I'd quickly grown close to them, each in different ways, Tom was just like another older brother which probably had something to do with how close he and Max were. Jay and I had similar personalities, laughed at the same cruel jokes and pranks he'd pull on the rest of them and he'd introduced me to his nerd collection of Avatar memorabilia, endless draws, boxes and packets of skittles and his adorable Lizard, Neytiri who i'd grown quite fond of.

And Siva was good to talk to, in some ways he was my shoulder to cry on and therapist. He'd just sit there for hours while i moaned, ranted and cried over silly little things. He was definitely a good friend, they all were.

Me, Max and Nathan had decided that i'd stay with Nathan so i didn't get under his and Michelle's feet. They were going to America next week anyway, i'd be in the apartment alone for two weeks so Nathan named me his 'flat sitter' and in return would give me money for food and bills or whatever else.

I decided to sit in Nathan's room and watch tv for a bit, at least until one of them woke up and decided to join me. My usual bed had been taken by Siva anyway so for now it wasn't an option.

I can't have been long after when i heard the TV being turned off and someone shuffling about the room. I was too tired to lift my heavy eyelids and assumed they were just looking for a blanket or something.

It was a bit of a surprise when they got into bed next to me and snuggled up to my back, then draped their arm over my waist and kissed my bare shoulder. I snapped open my eyes and turned my head to see Nathan, already half asleep and gently snoring. Not knowing what to do i rolled over so his arm wasn't over me and got out of bed.

"Hey!" Jay boomed, jumping out in front of me as i left Nathan's room.

"Oh, hello" I replied trying not to sound flustered. 

"You alright?" He asked, sensing something was amiss.

"Fine, thank you"

"Oh, okay"

"Everyone still asleep?" I asked, trying to look over his shoulder into the front room.

"Yeah, light weights" He grinned.

"Says you!" I laughed, i knew Jay well enough by now to know that he'd be the first on the floor on a night out. 

"Shut up" He pouted before laughing too. "You're 16 tomorrow, right?"

"Yeah"

"Sick"

"Not really, i can't do much that i couldn't already do at 15" I shrugged.

"Well, I don't know about that" He said, wiggling his eyebrows and thrusting his hips subtly. 

I laughed but brushed it off and decided to change the conversation "Why are you up?"

"I was just going to the loo"

"Oh, okay" 

"Be back in there in 2 minutes" He pointed to the living room.

"Okay"

I watched him walk into the bathroom and shut the door behind him before breathing deeply. So many thoughts were buzzing around my head. Why the hell had Nathan done that? He was drunk, that was all. I suppose and had Jay seen? Maybe i was just being paranoid.

I sat at the dining table with a glass of water, sipping at it slowly. Jay crept in and tapped my shoulder, making me jump.

"Wanna play another prank on Seev?" He suggested.

"Always."

"Classic, shaving foam and tickle" He smirked, presenting a can of Nathan's shaving foam.

"Awesome!" I followed him over to where Siva was lay.

His hand was tightly clenched in a fist so Jay covered it in the gel, hoping for the best, i joined in by tickling the space between his lips and nose. He responded as we hoped and smacked himself in the face, spreading the gel over his face which in turn, grew into a foam. The best part was, he barely stirred and just went back to sleep.

"Brilliant" Jay laughed and held his hand in the air for a high five.