Lucky sank into her embrace, not even bothering to try to fight the overwhelming sense of grief just then. He didn't hug her back, though he wanted to. His arms felt like lead.
He just leaned into her, resting his head on top of hers gently, drawing comfort from the closeness.
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"You need to sleep more." An hour wasn't nearly enough. On top of that, Ronni was falling asleep herself.
( @Davadio )
Lucas nodded, smiling dazedly and blinking slowly.
"I think you're probably right." He said and leaned his back on the chair and closed his eyes.
He just leaned into her, resting his head on top of hers gently, drawing comfort from the closeness.
Ariella stroked his back, trying to comfort him. There were no words to speak. None that could bring him comfort so she didn't say anything. Not for a long while.
Minutes passed, and she pulled her head back just enough to look at his face. Her lips brushed against his cheek. Not enough to be a kiss but enough to make their presence known.
"Is there anything I can do for you?"
(b0mp ?)
(someone should make a loud noise/wake everyone up)
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(junes not asleep! I got you fam!)
(thanx)
June, bored of everyone sleeping, got up and picked up a wooden chair she found in the kitchen and threw it at the wall. Causing a loud crash and the chair breaking.
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Alastor woke up immediately, forgetting that Liam was on him and stood up, grabbing the gun that he had on his belt and aimed it at June, his heart pounding and mind, foggy from sleep, didn't remember where he was.
Zeus was already out and barking angrily at June, which didn't help Alastor's brain comprehend that he wasn't in a life threatning situation.
After a couple of moments though he finally snapped out of it enough to realize it was June and he lowered his gun slightly.
"What the actual fuck!" He shouted, not caring if he was overreacting. He was shaking, scared of what would've happened if he hadn't waited to see who he was aiming at. "Why the hell did you do that?!"
Devon stood up quickly backing into a corner. Panicking.
June sighed, "put that gun away mister, you shoot me and I'll run you through with my sword"
"You need to stop startling people awake like that," Alastor shouted angrily as he aggressively shoved his weapon back into its holster, deciding this wasn't the best time to tell her that a bullet is faster than a sword. "I've been trained to kill and so has Zeus, so you need to stop doing that or you're going to get hurt!"
"Scary" June said sarcastically. "I'm not scared of death, my grandmother trained me not to." She crossed her arms. "Besides, if you sleep during the day you won't sleep at night. Now I'm sure my brother is on the verge of a panic attack, oops" she half shrugged
Devon had dropped to a sitting position on the floor, his eyes wide with panic and his heart racing. He was glad he was alone in the room, he didn't like people seeing that side of him. He had grown up with an aggressive mother, so sudden loud things when he was asleep, tends to trigger him.
Alastor gave June a disgusted look before storming off to his backpack near the couch, grabbing a water bottle from it, and heading to Devon's room.
"Hey," he said in a very noticeablely quiter voice and nicer tone than he used with June as he peeked his head in. He was still very pissed at her, but he knew he shouldn't take it out on her brother. "Is it alright if I come in?"
Devon gave a slight nod, he had his arms around him, with his knees pulled to his chest, "I-I'm fine" he muttered, barely over a whisper. He didn't want anyone to see him breakdown, but he also knew it would take a while for him to calm down himself.
( imma just wait for @Davadio ,since Lucas and Ronni are in a different apartment, I don't think a response to this situation would be suitable, especially since Lucas is basically quarantining. )
Alastor walked over to Devon and sat down beside him.
"Just take deep breaths," he murmured, offering the water bottle over. "I know water isn't a miracle cure for panic attacks, but it can help. Drink this."
Zeus gave a low growl as he bared his teeth at June before sniffing the couch to see if Liam was okay and then walking to the entrance to Devon's room and standing in front of it protectively, glaring at the girl who made his normally calm and chill human companion so upset.
Devon nodded taking slow, deep breaths. "I- I - fine" he muttered, closing his eyes tightly, trying to force his mind to calm down. He didn't want to seem weak, even if he was freaking out and not accepting help only made it worse, he hugged himself tighter.
Alastor hesitated before slowly putting an arm around Devon and pulling him in for a side-hug.
"No, you're not," he replied gently. "But I'm not leaving until you are actually fine, okay?"
Devon moved so he was hugging Alastor tightly. Feeling comfort by being held. "o-ok" he muttered pressing his face into Alastor's shoulder.
Liam slept through June throwing the chair, but when his pillow stood up he stood up with him and put his hand in his hoodie pocket. Clutching his gun with one hand while watching Alistor for why he stood up so fast. He looked from Ali to June and rolled his eyes as he sat back down. only letting go of the gun when Zeus came up to check on him. Liam started to pet Zeus while glaring at June. He didn't know what she did, but Ali was mad so so was he⦠Maybe.
Ronni watched him fall asleep, beginning to doze off after a few minutes.
The crash from across the hall startled her awake, and she jumped out of her chair, her hand reaching for the gun in her waistband.
She stepped to the door, her eyes scanning the hallway. She was ready to take out anyone who stepped out of line.
The sound of Alastor arguing with June clued her in, and she relaxed.
Irritating, but not dangerous.
Lucky immediately pushed Ariella away from him and behind him. He turned to face the aource of the noise, and realized he didn't have his poncho. No weapons.
When he realized it was just June, though, and that others had reacted as he did, he got angry.
He took Ariella's hand and gently tugged her with him. They walked out of the kitchen, and he shoved June against the wall on his way past her.
"Think before you do stupid stuff next time."
He pulled Ariella back into the room their atuff was in, shaking his head. "Teenagers."
Devon moved so he was hugging Alastor tightly. Feeling comfort by being held. "o-ok" he muttered pressing his face into Alastor's shoulder.
Alastor held Devon close to him, hoping that by being there then he would calm down.
"Are you feeling better?" He asked after a minute or two.
Devon had calmed down, "yeah" he said quietly. He hadn't realized he had been crying, but he could tell now. He didn't move to let go of Alastor.
Alastor didn't attempt to move either, but he did smile a bit when Zeus walked in to see if everything was good. The massive dog sniffed at Alastor before going up to Devon and licking his face, wagging his tail as he did so.