(I don't really listen to that kind of music. Lol.)
Belle picked her phone up and added songs to the playlist, then stuck it in her back pocket.
"Feel free to grab something to eat, guys," Liz said, grabbing a plate herself.
After he grabbed his food he sat down at the table.
(It's a really good song. what kind of music do you listen to?)
Riverpaw hummed along with the song, bouncing a little to the beat and going to the kitchen to get some food.
(A lot of different types. A lot of ok'd Taylor Swift for the past couple of days, lol. Otherwise, Anthem Lights, GAWVI, Lecrae, Skillet, NEEDTOBREATH, and a ton of other bands/artists.)
Liz took her food to the couch to eat it as they waited for the others to arrive. Belle stated in the kitchen and watched Riv with an amused expression.
(Oof sorry, I never did see that)
Meun nodded, still sniffling and sobbing as he clung to August. It had been so long since anyone had been this kind to him, and the gesture was definitely something he appreciated
(It's fine. Do you want them to go to the party together?)
August ran a hand through Meun's hair. "It's gonna be okay."
(yeah, that way everyone's in one place)
Meun nodded, taking a few deep, shaky breaths as he did his best to calm down. He took his glasses off for a moment, doing his best to rub at his eyes with the collar of his sweater
(cool..the only thing on that list I recognize is Skillet, 'cause I listen to them too, and Taylor swift)
Riverpaw gently nodded her head and shook her shoulders to the music, almost dropping her plate at one point, but going right back to it as she started to sing under her breath.
(Yeah, they're not very widely known. Lol.)
"Careful, Riv," Belle laughed when the girl nearly dropped her plate. "We should keep the place at least somewhat clean before everyone else gets here."
Riverpaw stopped and giggled, pulling her shoulders up in embarrassment. "Sorry." She hadn't realized someone was watching.
"It's fine," Belle assured her with a smile. She took a bite of a pig-in-a-blanket as she leaned against the counter.
Riverpaw finished her plate and went to Belle's room to check on Tsunami. No-one had arrived yet, but the pup still didn't like being locked in a room by herself for too long.
August stood up. "I'm going to get you some water, okay?" He said, walking towards the bathroom. He came back with a rag and a glass of water. He handed them to Meun before sitting back down next to him.
Meun thanked him quietly, taking the items from August. He used the rag to rub at his eyes for a moment before cleaning his glasses, still sniffling here and there
Belle took her phone out of her pocket, thinking it might be a good idea to check on August and Meun. She decided to text them both.
BELLE: Hey, you guys still coming to the party?
August took his phone out from his back pocket. One of his hands went to rub Meun's back, while the other opened the text from Belle.
AUGUST: Probably. I need to change my shirt though.
BELLE: Cool. So… Liz spiked the punch again… Jsyk.
AUGUST: Of course she did.
AUGUST: Good to know I can always count on leaving your apartment drunk.
Meun's phone was dead, so he hadn't gotten the text. He glanced over at August's phone, leaning into the feeling of him rubbing at his back a tad
August's eyes flickered over to Meun for a moment. "Do you still want to go to the party? I mean, it's been kind of an emotional day, I can understand if you don't want to go,"
AUGUST: Of course she did.
AUGUST: Good to know I can always count on leaving your apartment drunk.
Belle snorted and rolled her eyes.
BELLE: Yeah, apparently.
She did leave some of the normal stuff for Riv this time, though.
"I'll go. People will ask questions if I don't," Meun mumbled. He rubbed at his eyes again before slipping his glasses back on, his face still noticeably red and tear-stained
"If you're sure," August said to him. He took the rag from Meun and walked over to the bathroom, running the rag under some water. He sat back down next to him, gently wiping his face. "I need to change my shirt," he said, quietly. "Then we can start heading over."
Meun nodded, letting his eyes fall shut as August wiped at his face. "I'm sorry for bothering you with all this," he mumbled. "You've already let me stay with you, you've done so much for me already."
(Wait, how come?)
(Cause he’s currently passed out, but maybe half-way thru the party he could come… Since I was thinking of a Rigel/Aspen relationship development, @StarkSpangledBanner, will Aspen go to the party?)
(I was thinking of having her go to a street fight but I can have her come over instead?)
"You're not bothering me," August insisted, pulling the rag away. Meun's face was still red, though some of the tear tracks were gone. "Besides, my motel room isn't exactly home sweet home." He let his gaze remain on the other boy for another moment before looking away. He pulled his shirt off and tossed it under the bed, where his suitcase and other dirty clothes were. He stood up once more, this time walking over to the closet, practically tearing through it looking for a clean shirt to wear.