Chapter Five

Angus walked down the stairs to the living room. "How the hell...?" Malcolm frowned at him.

"I walked in when you weren't looking," Angus lied. "Just went to use the bathroom."

"There's a bathroom downstairs," Brian said.

"The one upstairs is nicer, you guys use the downstairs one too much." Ellen started laughing to herself. Angus sat beside her and put an arm over her shoulder. "What's so funny?"

"Nothing, just thought of something," she giggled.

"Care to tell me what it was?" he smiled playing with her hair.

"Hannah and I were just talking about somethin', that's all." Angus looked at his feet with an, 'oh', and Ellen kissed his cheek. He smiled again and looked at Malcolm who looked at Brian who alternated between the two. The front door opened and Phil came in with a pizza and a VHS tape.

"It's about freaking time," he said putting the food on the coffee table.

"Hey mate, use a coaster for that," Malcolm warned walking up to him.

"The pizza's this big Mal, where are we gonna find a coaster for that?" Phil asked with sarcasm.

"I don't know, just use somethin'."

"Get a towel for that," Cliff suggested.

"I'll get one from upstairs," Angus said heading for them.

"The towels are upstairs," said Malcolm helping clear the grease off the table. Angus turned around and gave his brother a look before heading up. He walked into Hannah's room, looking around in caution before stepping up to the bathroom.


I finished my shower and put my pajamas back on thankful it wasn't that night gown Margaret gave me. I adore her hospitality, but the pjs here are not the most comfortable. Combing my hair out with my fingers a bit, I was content. Not at all expecting a man to be standing there when I opened the door.

"Hi Han-" was all he got to say before I jumped back and slammed the door on his face. A few small knocks sounded from the other side and I slowly opened it. Angus stood there with a hand on his nose. "I know I'm not a ten but I ain't no monster."

"I'm sorry, I didn't expect you to be standing outside my bathroom like that."

"Clearly."

"Did you need something?" I asked a little guilty.

"I was just gonna ask for a towel but I can get one somewhere else-"

"No, no, here you can have this one," I said handing him a spare. He backed up a bit before he took it.

"Don't hit me with it." I threw it at him.

"I wouldn't hit you with it!"

"Oh really?" I frowned as he smirked. "I'm teasin' you love," he said waving the towel in front of my face. I gave him a smile before chasing him out and to the living room. "Here's the towel!" Malcolm turned to accept it as it landed on his head.

"What'd you do to her Ang?" Phil asked.

"Me? I didn't do nothin'!"

"She looks pretty mad at you," Brian said joining in. I chased him around the kitchen counter till we both stopped at either ends. When he moved to one side I'd follow him. Until he just turned around and ran into the living room behind him. Ellen grabbed him and trapped him on the couch.

"I got him Hannah!" She held him on her lap and he struggled to get away. I walked up to them with my arms crossed.

"Well well well. Lookie who we have here." Ellen kept a strong hold on him.

"I'd keep him here longer but I need to shower soon."

"Get Linda to help," Malcolm said eating his pizza.

"She's in the shower right now," Ellen said.

"Get her when she comes out."

"I'll hold him for you," Brian said grabbing Angus and holding him in place.

"I object to this Brian," Angus said.

"Shouldn't have pissed the ladies off then."

"Yeah Ang, be a gentleman," said Cliff. Ellen stood up to shower.

"Don't do anything fun while I'm gone!"

"Brian, in all seriousness, let go."

"Can't. I'm on duty."

"Mal, do something."

"Can't. I'm his watchdog," Malcolm said eating his pizza.

"Some watchdog," Angus mumbled.

"Face it Angus, you're stuck here," I said smiling. He gave me a sideways stare and my smile faltered a smidge.

"We'll just see."

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