in threes
Chapter 47

Chapter 47

Chapter 47

Lottie’s POV

I groan at the dull pounding ache coming from my head, as I attempt to move from under the softbedsheets – replaceing 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 thecurtains…

This isn’t my room… I think to myself, which is soon followed by a gasp when my sleepy braindecides to catch up with me. I instantly realise that the heavy object holding me down was in–factAlex‘ 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. Hebrought 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 inthe 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 pullapart 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 pullme back to him.

I fall back down, as he squishes me up to his chest inhaling a large breath – which I wish hewouldn’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 Istruggle 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 amoment before begrudgingly loosening his firm grip.

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

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

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

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

After a good fifteen minutes of relentless scrubbing from head to toe, I finally felt clean, as I climbedout 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 tofalling back asleep.

“What?” I hear him call back from the other side of the door almost instantly, before I hear shufflingindicating 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 loudlybefore moving around.

I wait, praying that he hadn’t just left me in here half naked as some sort of joke… before a smallknock 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 inhand.

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

I completely forgot about that… last night I had found a new confidence… I didn’t care if Alex sawmy 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 thenattempt to pull a brush through my locks – replaceing it much smoother with the generous amount ofconditioner 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 hisclothes for the day.

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

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 headinto the bathroom now.

I take this as my time to admire his large bedroom… everything was mostly grey and black, butwhat 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 anattempt to make his humungous bed. It was the least I could do considering he let me sleep in herelast night in my state…

Once I finish, as if on cue, he exits the bathroom wearing black shorts and a black t–shirt similar tothe 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 leadme 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 thesteps, 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 tome – 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 heroff,

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“It’s not your fault don’t dare apologise!” I tell her, as she squeezes me once more before releasingme 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 foriced 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 moreserious, as I gulp when realising the events of last night were about to be discussed with thegroup…

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

He wouldn’t let this shit go…

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