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129/244 I’m bored dNF 7/11/24 bye

Sam joins our team, leaving Ember with Tavon. Considering she has Atticus, Vertus, and Klaus, it probably balances us out as evenly as possible. At least until Rui and his friends get here. Rui is on a level with Zane and me in class, so I’m not worried about him. I have no idea who he’s bringing with him, though.

“And you kids need to pick which of you gets T and which gets Sam,” Nik says, crossing his arms. He’s doing a good job of hiding his smile. I’m not sure Ember knows one is a much better shot than the other, though.

“It’s my bed. I should’ve made you take the sofa,” I mutter, rubbing my eyes.
“Still not a morning person, Little Phoenix,” Vertus chuckles softly.

“Why are you in here, dude? It’s barely daylight,” Skylar grumbles, turning over to face the wall and pulling the duvet over his head. “Em, go deal with your… whatever he is. I’m sleeping.” He nudges me with his foot, pushing me to the edge of the mattress.

Do you two always sleep together? Is that something I need to account for in the house search?” Vertus’ voice drags me from the last vestiges of sleep. Squinting, I glare up at him.

“We’re called to the same Anchor. If there are issues with sharing, they’ll need to be resolved sooner rather than later,” Vertus deadpans, and my face flushes as red as my hair.

“Guess that means you’re coming house hunting with us then, little Becer,” Vertus says with a soft smile in my direction.
“She hasn’t accepted you numbskulls yet,” Skylar huffs. “If you’re staying here, though, you may as well be comfortable. If the two of you don’t mind sharing, you can take my room.”

“Freckles, get out of your head. I’ve been living a life of room service luxury at a hotel. Besides, I’m of age now, which means I have access to my trust. I wasn’t going to stay living with my father after I could afford to move anyway. I just haven’t found anywhere to move to, yet.”

A collection of groans resound around the table. Zane leans to the side, reaching around Aaron to clip the back of Skylar’s head with his palm. “You don’t ask shit like that, dude.”
“Ow.” My brother rubs the back of his head, frowning at his friend. “I know that, and I did say I was gonna start with the rude question.”