"Thanks for taking me to the store," I said to Alex as we got into his car. I just bought some random stuff for Lucy's arrival tomorrow. I gotta remember to thank Mom for the money she's been sending me.

"You really don't have to thank me," Alex said. "It's no trouble."

  I gave him a smile. I took hold of his left hand that was resting on the console. We've dating for about a week now. Things are going really well and surprisingly, we're still a secret.

"If you say so," I laughed. "So, should we go over the plan again?"

"If you want to," he replied.

"Okay." I began. "All four of us are waking up at around 5 AM and heading to the airport to pick up Lucy. After we pick her up, we head back and nap. Then, after naps, ya'll go to YogTowers and do the cool stuff you do there. And finally, we go out and about or whatever. Any questions?"

"Um, not really."

"Good cause I have one to ask you."

"And what might that be?"

"When I went over to you guys' place to ask who could take me to get Lucy, why did you immediately jump up when Ross offered?"

  He shifted in his seat a little.

"Well," he huffed. "I'm pretty sure Ross likes you."

"Well, I like Ross too."

"No, Lena, I mean like."

"Pfft," I scoffed. "I don't think so."

"I do," he said simply. I shook my head.

"What makes you say so?"

"He's been acting kind of odd around you for a while now," he shrugged. "Hard to believe you haven't noticed."

"I haven't noticed because there's nothing to notice," I chuckled.

"If you say so," Alex mumbled, repeating my words from earlier.

/////

 I plopped into bed for the night. I got a text from my mom informing me of Dad's condition. She said there hasn't been a change but the doctors still say there's a good chance he'll wake soon. Mom hasn't lost hope and neither have I. He'll be fine. 

  I settled into my blankets. My phone chimed again. I checked it and saw it was a text from Alex.

Alex: Goodnight, madam

Me: Same to you,my dear sir

 I chuckled before snuggling back into my pillows.

/////

  I felt someone shaking my arm.

"Lena," someone whispered. I opened my eyes to see Trott beside my bed, attempting to wake me. I sat up, groaning.

"I really regret giving you guys that house key," I muttered. He chuckled.

"Too late for that now, sunshine," he joked. "Now, get up. It's airport time."

"Ugh," I groaned again. I really didn't think waking up early would be so bad. I was wrong. "Fine. Get out. I'm gonna change."

  He walked out of my room. I got up and changed into a random a T-shirt and jeans. I brushed my hair and went into the my bathroom to brush my teeth

"So," I say as I walk into the living room where Trott is. "Let's, uh, go then."

"Alright," Trott says.

  We walked outside where Ross and Alex were waiting in the car. I got in the backseat with Alex because I was more than likely going to fall asleep again.

"Um Alex?" I asked.

"Yeah?" Alex said.

"I'm still really tired so I'm more than likely gonna fall asleep so... watch out."

"It's fine," he smiled. I already felt myself drifting off.

-Smith's POV-

  I looked over at Lena who was asleep with her head rested on me. I smiled at the peaceful sight.

"So when were you gonna tell us?" Trott asked.

"What are you talking about?" I asked, confused.

"That you and Lena are dating," Ross answered for him.

"We- we aren't," I stammered.

"Mate, I've known you for a really long time. I know you're lying," Trott said.

"And it was just really obvious," Ross added.

"Oh," I said simply. 

"Yeah," Ross said. "I'm happy for you guys."

"Really?"

"Yeah. We all knew it was going to happen anyways."

"So... you don't have a crush on her?"

"The h*ll you on about, mate?" Ross asked, seemingly confused.

"You've been acting really weird around her lately so I just thought, you know, you liked her..."

"I've been acting 'weird' because it's fun to mess with you. I've known about you guys for a while," Ross said.

"Interesting," I mumbled. I put my arm around Lena and kissed her head. "I'm glad cause now I can do that."

  They laughed. I pulled my phone out from my pocket and took my arm off Lena. Now, I don't usually take selfies but she just looks too adorable. I made a ridiculous face and took the picture. Maybe there's some way I can tweet this without raising suspicion. I really want to...

  And so I shall. I thought about what to type. I can introduce her as my neighbor. Yeah, that'd work. I tweeted the picture and put my arm back around the sleeping girl.

-Lena's POV-

  I opened my eyes to the world was slightly slanted. I also felt someone's arm around me. I looked up to see I was leaning on Alex. I quickly pulled myself away and cleared my throat.

"Uh, sorry, Alex," I said awkwardly. He shrugged.

"Hey, Lena," Trott addressed me. I looked at him. "You know. it's really weird how everyone calls Alex Smith, Smiffy, or Alsmiffy but you just call him Alex. Why is that?"

"Uh, um..." I stuttered. "When I first met him, he introduced himself as Alex and it stuck, I guess."

"Ah," he said sarcastically. I furrowed my eyebrows in confusion. The heck is going on?

"I think it's cute," Alex said. I looked at him in surprise.

"Oh, um, thanks," I mumbled. Okay, now I'm really confused.

  The surprises and confusion didn't stop after that. Alex suddenly leaned in and kissed me. He pulled away and left me wide-eyed and confused.

"Uh, uh, um," I sputtered. Trott and Ross were laughing while Alex held a smug face. "Alex!?"

"We already knew, Lena," Trott said after the laughs calmed.

"What are you talking about?"

"We've you guys are dating for ages now," he explained. 

"Well that explains it," I sighed, leaning against Alex again. "Just don't tell Eva."

"Sure, sure," Ross agreed. "Oh, you should check your Twitter."

"Okay," I said as I pulled out my phone. I pressed on the app to see what they were talking about. Apparently, Alex tweeted a picture of me leaning on him, asleep. The caption read: I guess my neighbour @LenelioD thinks I make a good pillow.

  My mouth dropped open in surprise.

"Alex," I whispered. I looked up at him. "This is..."

"Is...?" he trailed off.

"I don't know what this," I admitted. "But you do realize what you've just done, right?"

"Oh yeah," he said nonchalantly. "Lots of fanfictions and ships and whatever."

"Thanks," I smiled.

"Thanks for what?" he laughed. I shrugged and leaned against him again.

"I dunno. I just feel like you're embarrassed of me or something and this proves otherwise."

"Hold up," he exclaimed. "You think I'm embarrassed of you?"

  I nodded slightly. He laughed.

"Well if one of us should be embarrassed of the other, it should be you embarrassed of me."

"Yeah, I guess," I said sarcastically. I grinned at him and he returned the gesture.

"Not to interrupt heart warming moment but we're here," Ross said.

"Yay!" I shrieked. "I'm so excited for you guys to meet Lucy."

"We're excited to meet her," Trott said.

"Fair warning: the second me and Lucy are together, things are gonna get crazy," I joked.

/////

  Currently, the four of us were standing around waiting for Lucy to find us. I looked to my right to see a woman with medium length dark ginger hair facing away from us. She sighed, pulling out her phone to call someone. At that second, my phone rang.

"Hello?" I answered.

"Where are you, Lena?" Lucy asked from the phone. Oddly enough, the woman near us said the exact same thing at the exact same time. I laughed and hung up the phone. I walked up to the woman and tapped her on the shoulder. She turned around, revealing the familiar blue-green eyes of Lucy Davis.

"Lena!" she squeeled, receiving odd looks. She rushed me into a tight hug. "I missed you so much!"

"I missed you too!" I said as I pulled away from the hug. The guys stepped over to us. "These are my neighbors."

"I'm Chris, Chris Trott," Trott introduced. I giggled.

"Was that your James Bond impression because geez, Trott, that wasn't good," I said sarcastically.

"No," he defended. Ross waved at her.

"I'm Ross," he said simply. Lucy waved back at him.

"I'm Alex," Alex said. "I'm also Lena's boyfriend."

"Aw, Lena!" Lucy smiled. "That's adorable!"

  I sighed. Lucy started looking at all the guys.

"Wait," she said slowly. "I think I know you guys."

"Oh?" Alex asked.

"Yeah... Are you guys on YouTube or something?"

"Yeah," Trott said.

"Hat Films," she mumbled. Her eyes widened. "Oh my gosh! You're Hat Films! I can't believe I didn't notice before. I love you guys!"

"Really? That's lucky," Ross laughed.

"This is amazing," Lucy said to herself.

"That's enough fangirling," I joked. "We have a nap to take!"

/////

  After we got home from the airport, the guys went to their apartment and Lucy and I went into ours. We napped until 6.

"I love the new hair, by the way," I said, sitting down on the couch after we both woke up

"Thanks," Lucy said as she sat down beside me. "I like it too. Much better than strawberry blonde, actually."

"Hey!" I said with mock hurt.

"On me, Lena," Lucy clarified. "It looks beautiful on you."

"Oh you!" I blushed. We chuckled.

"So, let's talk about you and Smith."

"Ugh," I groaned. "There's nothing to talk about, Luce. We like each other so we're dating."

"Oh come on, Lulu," Lucy scoffed. "Tell me everything. Like how long you've been together, how you met, your favorite things about him."

"My favorite things about him?" I asked. She nodded. "Well, his sense of humor, his laugh, his accent, his hair, his ability make me feel better with only a sentence, his-"

"Okay, okay, calm down," Lucy interrupted. "I get it. You're in love."

  My face went red.

"Have you told him?" she asked.

"Told him what?"

"That you love him, silly goose."

"Oh no no no," I said, shaking my head. "I'm not ready yet."

"I see," she said playfully. "So then, how'd you meet?"

  I told her the story in full detail. She listened to every word.

"Wow," Lucy whispered. "Why'd you get with him after he did that?"

"There's just something about him," I answered, sighing. "I can't really even explain it. I just know this was meant to happen."

  She smiled. I could see tears well up in her eyes.

"Why can't I find a nice guy like that?" Lucy sighed, tears sliding down her face. "Why did I have to find the deadbeat douche who I couldn't get away from for five years?"

  I hugged her for comfort. Poor thing.

"I'm so sorry, Lucy," I whispered, hugging her tightly. "I'm sorry Daniel treated you the way he did."

"No, no. It was my fault for going back to him. I should've stayed away but I... I just couldn't.  He used to call me in tears after the times we broke up. He begged and begged, promising it'd be different and that he changed. He never did."

"You'll be okay, Luce. You've left him for good and I'm so proud of you," I comforted. I pulled away from her.  "And you're still young, you know. 25 isn't exactly old maid age."

  She laughed and wiped the tears from her face.

"Thank you, sis, for everything," she smiled.

"No problem," I said smiling back. "Now, go clean yourself up. Alex, Trott, and Ross are gonna be here soon and we're going out somewhere."

  She stood up and went into the bathroom to freshen up. I'm so proud of her, you know. After five years of hell, she finally said good riddance to her miserable excuse for a fiance. She's so strong, much stronger than me. I'm glad to have her as my sister.

"Hey, Lena," someone said suddenly, causing me to jump slightly. I looked over to see Ross by the door. Apparently, I didn't hear him come in.

"Hey, Ross," I greeted, standing from the couch.

"Where's Lucy?" he questioned.

"Right here," Lucy said, walking into the living room. "Hey, Ross."

"Ready to go?" Ross asked.

"Sure," I said. Lucy, Ross, and I piled into the car. Lucy and I sat in the back with Trott, Alex sat in the passenger's side, and Ross was driving.

"Geez, this car creeps me out," Lucy mumbled.

"What's wrong with my car?" Ross asked with mock hurt.

"The wheel is on the wrong side!" she exclaimed. The guys and I laughed.

"I acted the same way when I first got here," I smiled. "Anyway, where we off to?"

"Well, we've got loads of options," Trott replied. "What do you guys want to do?"

"Honestly," Lucy said. "I could really use a drink."

"Yeah!" Alex cheered. "That's a great idea!"

"Maybe for you guys," I said. "I don't drink."

"That's good, Lulu," Lucy said. "We need a designated driver."

"I'm not licensed to drive in England, smart one," I joked. She sighed.

"I won't drink either, Lena," Trott offered. I smiled at him.

"Alright, drinking it is," I said. Alex and Lena cheered. "On one condition: we go out to dinner tomorrow."

  Everyone agreed that was a good plan and we set off on our adventure.

/////

  We pulled up to a bar and everyone got out of the car. All five of us strolled into the bar.

"Oh hey, guys," someone said as we sat down at a table. I looked over to see a stocky man with a hair color similar to mine. I recognized him as Duncan from the Yogscast.

"Hey, Duncan," the guys greeted.

"What brings you here?" Ross asked.

"Sjin and I went out for some drinks," Duncan answered. "I mean, it is a pub. Why else would I be here?"

"That's true," Trott said laughing. I noticed Sjin walk up to us.

"Hey guys," Sjin greeted. We all said hi.

"Who are these people?" Duncan asked.

"That's Lena and her sister Lucy," Alex answered, pointing to us both.

"Hey," Lucy and I said at the same time.

"Oh yeah,"Sjin said. "She's the girl from the picture!"

"What picture?" Lucy questioned. I picked up my phone showed the tweet to her.

"I guess my neighbour @LenelioD thinks I make a good pillow," she read aloud. "Awww! That's so cute! But, Smith, the heck is up with that face?"

"I needed to make it some sort of funny," Alex laughed.

"It's an adorable picture," Duncan said.

"Uh, thanks," I said awkwardly.

"Well, I'll see you guys tomorrow," Duncan says. We all said bye as Sjin and Duncan left.

"Were those guys who I think they were?" Lucy asked.

"If you think they were Duncan and Sjin from the Yogscast, then yes," I said.

"What is life," she mumbled to herself. "Well then, I think its far past time for drinks."

"Agreed," Alex said. Ross, Lucy and Alex all stood and went to get drinks.

"So," I said awkwardly to Trott, the only person still with me."Let's play a game."

"Uh, sure," Trott said. "What game?"

"Um, would you rather."

"Ok, sounds easy. Ask away," he said.

"Alright... Would you rather go out in public wearing full make-up or go out in women's clothing?"

"Geez," Trott laughed. "Um, make-up I guess. Would you rather go out in your trousers and bra or go out in panties and a shirt?"

"What kind of question is that?" I chuckled.

"A really good one."

"True. I guess I'd rather go bra, you know?"

"No, I don't. Please explain," He laughed.

"Well, a bra is like a bikini top and its not really all that revealing. If I were to go out in panties, however, people would more than likely see my butt." 

"I see," he joked. "Wise decision."

/////

"Hey Lena!" Alex called as he walked over to where Trott and I have been sitting for the past half hour. "What's up, yo?"

"Oh wow," I laughed.

"What's so funny? Is there something on my face? Is it a cockroach?" he asked worriedly.

"No, I just think its time to go home," I said. "Where's Ross and Lucy?"

"Over in the corner making out," he said, smiling. My eyes widened.

"What?" I shrieked.

"Sh sh sh," he shushed, putting his pointer finger on my lips. "I was joking, Len."

"Really?"

"Yeah!" Alex said. He leaned in closely. "But I'd be careful. I think they like each other."

"Seriously? Oh no, I can't let-"

"Sh!" he shushed again. "Don't let them know I told you."

"We ought to go home now," I sighed. "Go outside with Trott, please."

"Okay!" he smiled. He and Trott started for the door. I looked around for Lucy and Ross. I found them in the corner talking and laughing loudly.

"Guys," I said to them. They both looked over at me. 

"Hey Lena!" Ross said. "Lucy was just talking about you!"

"Oh?" I asked.

"Yeah, I told him how you used to dress up the cat and pretend to go on dates with it," she laughed. "Mr. Whiskers reaallly hated you."

"MISTA WHISKAS!" Ross shouted, earning stares.

"I was seven!" I defended. They just laughed even more. "Time to go home, you guys."

"Aw," Lucy whined. "I'm having so much fun! Can't we stay a little longer?"

"Nope, we gotta go."

"Fine, Mum," Ross laughed.

"That's right," I said. "I'm your mom and I say its time to leave."

  They sighed and eventually followed me outside to the car. Lucy, Ross, and Alex wouldn't shut up the whole ride home.

/////

"Okay, we're home now," I said as if I were talking to a child.

"Yay!" Alex, Ross. and Lucy called at the same time. The three drunkenly got out of the car. Trott immediately went inside their apartment. Ross and Lucy were still by the car as I lead Alex up the stairs of his apartment.

"I don't need help," he protested.

"Yeah, well, I wanna help anyway," I said.

"So sweet," Alex smiled. I laughed at his drunkenness. He opened the door and was about to step inside when he turned around suddenly. He smiled at me.

"I love you, Lena," he said. He quickly gave me a kiss before retreating inside. My eyes widened in surprise. Did he just...? It probably doesn't mean anything... He's drunk.

  I sighed and turned around to see something I really didn't want to see. Lucy and Ross were still over by the car except this time, instead of talking, they were making out. I ran over to them.

"Um, the heck is going on here?!" I shrieked. They quickly pulled away and Lucy looked at me.

"Geez, Lena," she laughed, "You scared me!"

"i'm the one who scared you?!" I asked, still not believing what I just saw. She nodded multiple times before turning back to Ross.

"Good night, Rossie," she said, patting his shoulder. She turned away and skipped happily into our apartment. Ross just turned around and went into his apartment.

  What in the heck happened tonight?!

.....

Hi, its Ellie here! I'm so so sorry for not updating. Truthfully, for the longest time I had writer's block. The second I figured out what I wanted, I went right to writing! Unfortunately, I ended up getting bit by the lazy bug and stopped for a while. I know its a bad excuse but hey, its all I got. Anyway, I hope you enjoyed the chapter all the same! <3

DISCLAIMER: Lena's twitter handle was made up by me. Lena's full name is Lena Eloise Davis so I put them together and with a little rearranging, I came up with LenelioD. So, I made it a real account to save it lol.