Kids of the Future

these kids are doomed to repeat history. laura

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Dominic Sherwood behind the scene of filming 3x20

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Lily could barely remember why she had been arguing with Lucas in the first place. Feeling his hands on her warm body, shocking through her system as it had been so long since their bodies were pressed together. Kissing hard against Lucas’ lips, passion and lust coursing through their kiss, tongues dancing together. The cool air of the room running over Lily’s body once Lucas had pulled her robe open wanting nothing but feeling his bare body against hers that moment. Her hands pulling at the fabric of his shirt, riding up his back, the curve of his muscles, nails scratching into his back as she pulled Lucas’ shirt off of him. Pulling from the kiss and discarding the thing fabric to the floor just before her hands tugged on her robe and letting the whole thing fall to the floor. Moving to tug on Lucas’ belt buckle, pulling him back in close to her body, wanting so badly to feel him inside of her once again.

Nothing mattered to Lucas other than the feeling of Lily's body and how perfectly it fit against his own. Thoughts of why they had been fighting, the issues they'd been having were lost in the kisses he pressed against the soft curve of her neck. Lucas pulled away only to discard his shirt, soon becoming caught as Lily let her robe fall to the ground and he felt his breath catch in his throat. Her body was incredible, every time he saw it he fell more and more in love with her. Lucas' primal need continued to grow, causing his pants to tighten as his lips moved down to Lily's collarbone. He bit the skin lightly, tugging it with his teeth and lifting her other leg around his waist, pressing her tighter against the wall.  Lucas wanted to take his time, to make Lily scream his name so the neighbours could hear them. But he also could feel himself getting harder and harder in his pants, knowing it wouldn't take much for him to give in and slip inside her. Lucas released one of Lily's legs, moving back slightly as his lips traveled further down her chest.

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Braeden simply nodded his head and took the offer of scotch from Maddie, hearing Laura speak up quickly after Anna’s answer of her question. No one else really reacting to Anna though obviously the younger female had a few choice words. Braeden’s eyes were wide, looking back to Anna and noticing her expression hadn’t changed much. She simply shook her head, a small chuckle falling from her lips, not really adding much to her sister, simply letting the rest of the game move on. Sipping from her drink, the subtle taste of rum trickling down her throat, the sweet yet spicy taste warming her insides, mentally noting that her next drink will need more alcohol and less mix.

Harley was soon taken aback and acting offended when Chris spoke, “A close second to Les actually.” She added, looking over to her boyfriend and over to Anna, blowing her a quick kiss in the air. The blonde looking over to Laura with a shocked expression as she had interjected the game once again, wondering what exactly had gotten into the youngest Styles girl. “Laura!” Jay had bit out, looking to his little sister with a death stare. Anna shaking her head once again. “Oh, it’s okay, Jay. She’s just drunk.” Anna spoke out, with a little undertone in her voice, looking over to her sister who had obviously already had so much to drink. Logan had stood up from his spot about to help his twin up. “C’mon Laura, I’ll get you some water. The rest of the crowd falling silent, Anna simply watching her twin siblings and deep down she was hurt by Laura, but the sadness of her grandmother passing was overpowering that anger and she couldn’t be bothered to really fight back.

Chris was shocked to say the least, he knew that the passing of their grandmother had hurt each of the Styles siblings in different ways, but he had no idea Laura could say something like that about her big sister. It wasn't the girl he knew, and concern furrowed his brow. Chris gently took Anna's hand in his own, lacing their fingers together and pressing a soft kiss to her knuckles. "I know for a fact that my wife is sick of me. It's what happens when you get married.. You two better watch out." His tone was light, clearly joking and trying to lift the mood as he looked over at the newlyweds with a quirked brow, as though giving them advice. Caden picked up on Chris' tone, appreciating the jest and chuckling softly. "To be honest, I'd get pretty sick of living with you too. Even this close is too much." he grinned, things between the two having mellowed out considerably over the years.

Laura could only roll her eyes at her big brother, not really caring what he thought of her in that moment. "Don't act like you care, Jay. You're never here. No one is fucking here." she spat, hearing her twin brothers words and letting out a dramatic sigh. "Responsible Logan here to save the day! God, what would we do without you?" Laura spoke, though let her brother haul her up and pull them both into the kitchen. She slumped into a chair at the dining table, nursing her bottle of rum as she did so and avoiding eye contact with her brother.

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Lily couldn’t stop her eyes from rolling again, almost hurting herself in the process. “Sorry for making something of myself and travelling the world and touring!” She bit out, amazed by Lucas’ words and what he was getting at. How could he even think that she didn’t want to spend time with him. It’s all she wanted to do was just stay in their apartment with him, laying in bed all day together. Their voices reaching a higher decibel with each word they spewed out to eachother. Lily didn’t mean to really shove Lucas, it was just a reflex and she couldn’t stop herself, though when she felt him push her against the wall it was not what she was expecting in response. Feeling his chest against her, the two of them breathing heavily. Lily’s dark eyes slowly scanning up to Lucas’, noting the soft brown curls on his head, the veins in his neck and suddenly the anger and everything had turned into desire and passion. Lily’s hand moving to the back of Lucas’ head, threading through his locks and pulling herself into him with a full kiss. Her free hand moving to his back and scratching over the fabric of his shirt, her tongue running fiercely over his bottom lip begging for entrance. The heat of the argument simply adding to the heat of their passion.

Lucas’ hips were tight against Lily’s, he could feel her warmth through the fluffy robe and wanted to feel it against his skin. The male swallowed around the lump of desire in his throat, finding his breathing becoming heavy as his gaze flickered from Lily’s dark eyes and down to her lips. They caught the ray of sun on her neck and Lucas had the impulse to bite down into her skin and claim it for his own. He was just about to do that when Lily’s lips captured his in a kiss, his own mouth harsh against hers as he returned it, sliding his tongue into her mouth to continue their fierce battle for dominance. Lucas’ hands moved to the front of Lily’s robe, pulling on the fabric that tied her bathrobe together and pulling it off her body. One of his hands slipped underneath the fluff and onto her naked body immediately, sliding his hand over the curve of her ass and lifting her leg around his waist. 

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Harley shrugged her shoulders, noticing Caden’s reaction. Knowing that was just his personality and that was how he was going to react. Looking over to Les and nodding in agreement. “Of course you would’ve won hands down.” She added, kissing him back easily, the feeling of the kiss lingering for a moment. Looking back as the game went on, unable to stop her laughter at Ella’s answer and nodding her head along. “She hit the nail on the head with that one.” Harley exclaimed, lifting her glass, taking a sip from the red wine in her glass. Not really playing to the rules of the game, simply drinking more and more out of her glass, wanting it to be empty sooner rather than later.

“I thought you were a stripper!” Ella added, swigging from her beer in between laughs, leaning in closer to her husband, her hand resting against his leg as she smiled up at him. “Yes, I love a man in uniform now.” She replied, nodding her head easily, wiggling her brows back at Caden. “Okay, get a room you two.” Braeden spoke out from next to his best friend, making fake sick noises. Listening to Ella’s question, the answer was easy to him and he kept his eyes ahead though soon noticing Maddie swig back from her drink. Causing Braeden’s brows to furrow and he seemed slightly confused. In his mind they would stay in Florida for quite some time. He had a great job out there, his parents and siblings were there... he hoped that Maddie enjoyed herself though now he was worried that she didn’t enjoy it as much as he thought.

Harley found herself perked up listening to see if Lesley would answer his question. Hoping that all of his wishes would have something to do with her. She was just selfish in that kind of way, wanting a lot of things to be about her, especially when it came to Les. Blush covering over her cheeks and wiggling her brows at him in response. “Okay, everyone leave.” She laughed, looking at the group, clearly joking but deep down she wouldn’t have been mad if they had all left and she had the place to herself with Lesley. His accent and words flowing off his tongue so easily, Harley just wished he was whispering hotly into her ear instead of in the group of people. Soon noticing Caden’s response to the same question that Harley had answered earlier. “Excuse me?! At least give me the pity vote.” She exclaimed, raising her brows and shaking her head. “I take mine back. Anna’s the best.” Anna laughing in response and running a hand through her hair. “I don’t want to be your second choice!”

Jason having been looking around the room, laughing along with his friends questions and answers, happy to be back with his chosen family. Though knocked out of his small trance when Caden said his name, pulling the beer bottle away from his lips and raising his brows. Laughing softly and shrugging his shoulders quickly. “Maybe one day, not anytime soon though. I’m pretty focused on my career and don’t have time to settle down right now.” He added, a lot of the group simply nodding, a short silence came over the group as Jason looked around. “Anna, how’s life across the pond?” - “Fine.” Anna spoke out quick, not even taking a minute to think about it, sure that it probably sounded like she wasn’t having a good life but just right then in this point of her life, she wished she was back in New York for good. She wanted to be with her parents and hated being so far away. Anna and Chris’ life in London was great, she couldn’t ask for a better life but she was just going through a lot with her grandmother passing and she had just answered the question without even thinking. “Michael, you have any reservations about getting in to business with your girl?” Anna questioned easily, wiggling her brows to the male, sipping from her glass.

"No, no! No take backs!" Caden called out when Harley tried to take her choice back, unable to stop the laughter as he did so and the rest of the group laughed at Harley's response. Maddie leaned forwards slightly and grabbed a bottle from the table, refilling her cup and offering the bottle of scotch to Braeden as she sipped. "Want some more?" she wondered, a soft smile on her lips as the game continued. "Wow Anna, could you sound more excited?" Laura deadpanned from opposite the circle, raising an eyebrow lightly at her older sister. She loved her sister, but also enjoyed pushing her buttons and was discovering it more and more enjoyable the more she drank.

Michael didn't really need to think about his answer before speaking, knowing that the fact he wasn't drinking meant he had to be completely honest. But he was generally a pretty honest guy so it wasn't too tough. "Not a single one. I love Raina, we work really well together and I'm excited to go into business with her." he smiled at his girlfriend, kissing her nose softly. "Chris, does it feel weird to have a job and be working when your wife is still at school?" Michael wondered, honestly curious and not sure how the question would be taken. He didn't mean it in a bad way, was just honestly curious at how the male handled things as they never really spent much time together. Chris choked on his drink slightly, not because of the question but purely because he hadn't actually expected anyone to ask him anything. "A little." he admitted, shrugging slightly. "Not in a bad way, she's going to be the hottest and smartest lawyer in England.. Sorry Les." Chris nodded at the other male who grinned and nodded in response. "All good mate." Les smiled, his hand tracing shapes on the small of Harley's back. "It just feels weird asking how school was today, it reminds me of my dad." he admitted with a laugh, shaking his head lightly.

"Ugh, that's so boring." Laura said loudly, clearly drunk as she finished off the bottle of rum she'd brought with her and grabbed the one off the table. "You should try a question like this.." she slurred, sitting up a little straighter as though making an announcement. "Chris, why do you think Anna only said living with you was fine? Do you think she secretly hates stupid England or just you?"

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“No, no- no it doesn’t have anything to do with you, Lucas!” Lily yelled out, her hands flailing upward, wanting to just pull the robe from her body as she was warming up simply from the anger and the fight. She wasn’t getting through to Lucas and it was getting her so frustrated, her fists clenching by her side. “Why aren’t you getting this? It’s not just to make me feel better. I’m checking in on my friends, they’re just like my family… why can’t you get that!” Lily bit out, shaking her head and eyes darting at Lucas, her heart sinking briefly at his final words. She was happy he was there, she was happy to be there with him… just in that moment she wasn’t really happy. She hated the fighting and the yelling, it hurt her head. “Oh my god! Shut up,” her voice cracking lightly, knowing if she kept yelling and fighting that she would just start to cry from all her anger. “Stop making this all about you!” Lily’s hands easily reaching to shove Lucas against his chest.

“It’s never about me Lily, don’t you get that? Nothing in my life is about me. I fly halfway across the world, for you. I spend time with your family, because I never get to see you. I live alone in our apartment, because you’re never home. And when we are together you’re too.. too obsessed with getting ahold of others or just not speaking to me that we fight!” He yelled back, finally letting his emotions out and now that they were he wasn’t sure he could bottle them up again. “All I can see is that you don’t want to spend time with me, you don’t want me around. You friends will still be there Lil-” he was cut off by Lily shoving his chest, the male closing his eyes and moving his hands to hers. In one fluid motion he had her pressed against the wall, his hips pressed against hers, palms resting by her shoulders. “Stop telling me to shut up.” he spoke, though the passion that had previously shown itself in anger had changed. His voice was low, eyes flicking towards Lily’s lips as he felt the rage turn into heat. A burning desire for the woman he loved filling his body and making him want to feel her slim figure against his.

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Anna grinned, easily letting her hand slip into Chris’ and taking her replenished drink in her free hand. The group of them moving around the coffee table, the crew of them having not all been together in a long time, and even now they were still missing Lily and Lucas. It was hard even when they were missing one person of their core group, but it was still good fun that the amount of people were there. “I’ll go!” She exclaimed, raising her glass and looking around the group. Settling on her friend, Raina, the female sitting across from her and right next to Michael. Raina sat close to him on the couch and caught eyes with Anna causing her to laugh, unsure how this would go, and with her not drinking she knew she would be forced to answer whatever question Anna would ask. “Raina! In honesty, who do you think would win in an arm wrestle, you... or Michael?” Anna asked with a cheeky grin, wiggling her brows and it simply caused Raina to laugh, shaking her head. Running a hand through her dark locks and shrugging her shoulders. “Me, of course.” She admitted, truthfully speaking and really believing that she would be strong enough to win that match. “Okay, we’ll have to see that later!” Anna replied, nodding her head, the group of them laughing along and agreeing.

Raina’s hand resting on Michael’s leg as it was soon her own turn, looking around the room and seeing if anything sparked in her mind at the look of everyones faces. Landing on Harley and Raina tilting her head to the side. “Harley...” the blonde raising her brows, simply awaiting the question, figuring it would be something to do with her up and leaving New York to live in London, something about Lesley... “you’ve kissed pretty much everyone here... excluding Les, who’s the best kisser?” Raina asked, a few laughs ensuing from the group, Harley included. A soft blush running over her cheeks cause she knew the answer right away without even thinking of it, running her manicured hand through her blonde hair. Her dark eyes scanning the room, as if she were thinking of it. “Caden.” Harley exclaimed quickly, still taking a sip from her drink, avoiding eye contact with anyone, simply laughing under her breath. “Sorry, Ella.” - “Hey, nothing to be sorry about, he is a great kisser.” Ella wiggled her brows, leaning over to kiss her husband easily. Jason’s brows shot up into his hairline and let his hand rest against his chest as if he were offended. “Excuse me? I’m hurt!” Harley looked over to the older Styles and shaking her head. “Shut up.” She laughed, her hand moving to rest against Les’ thigh and rubbing gently against the fabric of his pants, hoping nothing was uncomfortable for him. “Ella... tell us all your honest first impression of Caden.” Harley jumped topics quickly, looking over at the southern female across the way.

Ella a little shocked but happy to be part of the game with all of Caden’s friends. She knew that they all welcomed her into their group, but having Harley reach out to her there was a nice feeling. “Oh, easy.” She started, looking over to Caden with a cheeky smile. “Obnoxious, a little arrogant... too into himself. I mean the first time I met him at mine and Lily’s old place, he showed up in his police uniform.” Ella exclaimed, with an easy shrug, looking to the group. Many of the girls laughing along with her presumption. “But those are things I’ve come to love now.” She added, leaning in close to her husband and laughing along under her breath, swigging back from her beer and taking her turn next. “Maddie... do you see you guys living in Florida for a long time?”

Michael rose an eyebrow lightly at Anna's question, sipping at his water and wondering how Raina would answer it. He was pretty sure she'd beat him in an arm wrestle, knowing how much strength she packed away and often would surprise even herself at how strong she was. "Oh one hundred percent she would win. Raina is probably the strongest out of all of us." Michael talked up his girlfriend, the statement causing Caden to scoff lightly and shake his head. "Absolutely disagree, maybe a close second." he stated, causing Michael to roll his eyes and throw his waterbottle lid at him. The light impact caused Caden to chuckle lightly before focusing on the game again in time to hear Raina's question. His arm moved to rest around Ella's shoulders, the smile on his lips only brightening at Harley's answer and he couldn't stop himself from fistpumping. "Hell yeah." he grinned, kissing his wife back easily and grinning down at her.

Les couldn't help but laugh at the question and at Harley's answer, not feeling worried about it as he knew if he was included in the mix, he would be a clear winner. It didn't bother him at all that Harley had kissed and made out with some of the people in the room, that was in the past and he was more focused and excited on the future. "Hard luck mate, if it helps I wasn't even included." he spoke to Jay, patting the male on the shoulder slightly in a joking attempt to be comforting. Les looked over at Harley as he felt her hand on his thigh, a grin on his lips as he quickly kissed the female. "Very fair of you to exclude me Raina, we know I would win hands down." he stated confidently, though wasn't about to test the theory on anyone else in the room.

Caden pulled back slightly as Ella spoke, acting as though he was eager to hear all of his wifes thoughts about him, what she had first believed when they met and the kind of impression he gave off. He basically knew what she was saying already, Ella never really kept it to herself and he could only laugh and nod his head at her description. "I'd just come from training! What else was I supposed to be wearing?" he wondered, shaking his head lightly and trying halfheartedly to defend himself before dissolving into laughter. "So you like a man in uniform now huh?" he questioned, wiggling his eyebrows at his wife before resting in closer to her side again.

Maddie couldn't help but laugh at the conversations happening around her, at how easily everyone worked together and how nice it was to be together again. She did miss Lily though, missed having her best friend by her side especially at events like these. Her eyes met Ella's at the question, and she didn't really know how to answer it. Caden had kind of brought up all the nerves she'd had about the future earlier, but being questioned directly now only made Madeline feel even less prepared. Instead of answering she downed her drink in one mouthful, shaking her head lightly in refusal of the question. "Okay, Les. We know the least about you, so here's one for you. If you had three wishes and you couldn't wish for world peace or anything.. What would you wish for?" she wondered, knowing that the question wasn't as funny as the others that had been asked but also wanting to get to know Les a little better and wanting to get the pressure off of her.

"Oh that's easy." Les spoke, clearing his throat slightly as though he was addressing the nation. "I'd wish for a never-ending bottle of scotch. That I could read Tess's mind and know what she wanted. And I'd wish that none of you were here right now so I could spend the night alone with Harley." Les nodded, his answers causing laughter to flow through the group. "Alright Caden, I have a similar question to Raina. Other than your lovely wife, out of all the people in this room you've kissed. Who has been the best?" he questioned, Caden not really thinking it through before he answered. "Braeden." he spoke, shrugging lightly as though it was nothing but really wanting to see how Harley and Raina would react. “Jase, think you’ll ever settle down with someone?” he asked, knowing his friend had been single for a long time and now that everyone was starting to settle down and begin the next chapter of their lives, he wondered what Jason’s plan was. 

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“That’s not the point, Lucas. I know I can’t actually help. But I can try my hardest to be supportive in any way possible.” Lily bit out, throwing her hands up, getting frustrated at the fight starting to ensue. Their love obviously not able to stop the arguments from starting. Sighing and running her hand through her damp hair. “I’m not wishing I was somewhere else, I wouldn’t trade this experience for anything. But I can still want to be a good friend and check in on my family.” She exclaimed, crossing her arms over her chest, the robe soft against her flesh. The anger rushing through her and warming up her skin, feeling herself get a bright shade of red in response. Rolling her eyes hard and letting her arms fall to her side. “Oh my god, Lucas. Stop being so dramatic. I’m glad you’re here, I’m happy to be here too... but stuff is going on at home and it makes me upset not to be there. Quit turning this around and making this a you problem. This has nothing to do with you!” Lily bit out, knowing now that her voice was raising but she couldn’t help it any longer.

“Of course it has to do with me!” Lucas responded, matching Lily’s tone with his own, frustrated at the way everything was going and desperately wishing that this wasn’t happening. That instead they were happy and loved up and potentially rolling around in her sheets. “Are you glad I’m here? How would I know, you hardly speak to me now unless we’re fighting.” he responded, knowing he was right but also that he wasn’t totally innocent when it came to their arguments. “What are you going to do though, Lily? How is constantly texting them actually helping, other than making you feel better?” he bit out, shaking his head lightly. “I get that you wish you were there and want to help, but you can’t. You’re here, in Paris, with me. Why are you so desperate to wish you weren’t?!”

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Harley couldn’t stop the laugh that let out between herself and Lesley. She shook her head, biting down on her bottom lip, her hand moving to rest against his chest, feeling the muscles of his chest through his shirt against her fingertips. “Quit it. We need to be good.” She laughed, pushing herself away from her boyfriend. Raising her brows, looking up at Les, running a hand through her wavy blonde locks. “Good boy. I’m always the boss.” Harley added, wiggling her brows, picking up her glass from the counter and taking another big drink of her wine, surprised she hadn’t felt the buzz of alcohol yet, figuring she needed to fix that. “Yes, agreed. Let’s go get this party started, it’s starting to look like a retirement home.” Harley moved from the kitchen into the living room. “Okay, guys! Time for a game, we need to be on our faces drunk by nine o’clock. Times a tickin’!” The blonde yelled out, a wide grin on her lips.

“I love you, too.” Anna added, her lips tugging upward into a soft smile, one that exuded her feelings perfectly. She was glad to be there, but not exactly the poster child for complete and utter happiness in that moment. Nodding her head and handing her glass to her husband to get her a drink when Harley barreled into the living room, exclaiming for a game and Anna knew that this was probably what she needed. “Alright, what’s the name of the game then Harls.” Anna asked, linking her arm with her blonde friend who grinned wickedly, happy to see that Annabelle was on board.

Braeden’s eyes went wide at how eager his best friend seemed to be about the couple getting married, when they hadn’t even gotten engaged. When they hadn’t even had the conversation about that or if either of them wanted it. Brae didn’t really know if Maddie wanted marriage or what she wanted in terms of a wedding. Shaking his head, his hand resting on Caden’s shoulder. “Settle down, buddy. We haven’t even talked about it.” He tried, raising his brows to his friend and subtly trying to shake his head, just wanting him to shut up about the topic. Thankful when he heard the cries of Harley’s voice through the room next to them. “Oh perfect, a game. Let’s go.” He nodded, taking Maddie’s hand and moving to the living room where everyone else was gathering.

Harley moved to turn the stereo down, making sure the music didn’t drown out her voice as she addressed everyone. “First, I want to make a toast. I’m so grateful for all of you guys, having you all in my life. You are all like family to me. Jay, Anna, Logan, Laura... we all love you, and we’re so sorry for your loss.” Anna took a deep breath and simply nodded her head, knowing that would hopefully be the last time anything would get brought up. “Cheers to you guys, cheers to us!” Harley held up her wine glass, to cheers the room before taking a swig of red wine. “Now, for game time. Truth or shot! For those not drinking, means you’re forced to answer your questions.” Harley added, shrugging her shoulders with a small laugh.

Les chuckled softly, quickly kissing the females cheek before following her into the living room and letting his hand rest on the small of her back as she made the announcement and described the game. He was excited for the game, but more to be spending time with Harley's family and friends and get to know them a little better. He still felt like an outsider when it came to this environment, though wore it so well that it was hard to notice. Chris couldn't help but laugh as Harley mentioned wanting to play a game, not at all surprised by the way the night had gone but was glad to find that Anna was going to play, hoping that whatever Harley had planned would distract his wife and hopefully help her to have a nice time with her friends. He laced his fingers with Anna's during Harley's toast, squeezing her fingers lightly before pressing a kiss to her knuckles.

Caden nodded at his best friends words, really wanting him to move back to New York more than anything. He missed his best friend, feeling less whole without him nearby. "Honestly, I just miss you. You should just move home." he shrugged lightly, spotting the look on his best friends face and nodding gently. He wasn't trying to make things awkward between Braeden and Maddie, but really just wanted to be able to spend time with his brother and have him close again. When Harley announced a game, Caden headed back towards Ella and passed her a drink with a smile, kissing her cheek gently as a greeting. "This can only end badly." he chuckled lightly, heading towards the middle of the room with his wife.

Maddie didn't really know what to say, her mind was spinning out a little even just at the thought of someone else mentioning that she and Braeden should get married. Caden's explanation made her laugh though, relaxing her a little bit as she figured he probably wasn't that serious about it. It still brought a lot of thoughts to the forefront of her mind, trying to push them back and just focus on the night and on the game.

The group of them all sat around in a circle on the floor, reminiscent of when they were all younger and would often sit around in the same circle, playing various drinking games and often dissolve into teen drama that would have them fighting and then making up again before the next party. "Who's first?" Laura asked, already feeling a little bit tipsy as she had been drinking steadily since they arrived at the Trites' home.

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Lily couldn’t help but roll her eyes at Lucas’ words, reaching for her coffee and taking another drink of it, finishing off the drink and clinking the ceramic back down on the cart. “Seriously, Lucas? Give it up. Because this way they know I’m thinking about them, they know I want to be there.” Lily bit out, shaking her head at Lucas and feeling anger start to boil inside of her. He had barely been in her suite for half hour now and the couple was already yelling at one another. This seemed to be their new normal and deep down Lily knew that it wasn’t good for them. She was blinded by love and didn’t even see their problems right infront of her. “Yes I care that you’re here. But sorry I can’t just shut off the rest of my life because you decided to surprise me in Europe. There’s stuff still going on Lucas, stuff besides you showing up here.” Lily bit out again, standing up from the couch, needing to pace to extinguish her anger a little bit.

Lucas sighed softly and shook his head, hating that the fighting had followed them to the City of Love. "I'm sure they know that, you don't have to be in constant contact for them to know that." he looked away from her for a moment, unsure what to say that would make her understand how he was feeling. That he wasn't important, that she'd rather be on her phone than spending time with him. "And what exactly can you do to help, Lily. You're in Paris, on the other side of the world with no way of helping. They all know you'd rather be there than be here but there's literally nothing you can do. Why can't you just enjoy being here instead of wishing you were somewhere else?" he spoke, putting his head in his hands and shaking it again. "Maybe I should just go. I'd hate to keep you from the rest of your life." Lucas said finally, standing up at that and finally looking over at Lily. The woman he loved so much it hurt to fight with her, but he just couldn't help it.

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Anna had simply sighed, though followed by a soft laugh. Knowing that even if she just wanted to leave and go back home to wallow under her blankets. She knew that being there with her friends was helpful. Would help her get her mind off things, help her smile. Being around her favourite people was just what she needed, even if she didn’t want to accept it. “Making out in a closet? We’re adults now, Chris.” Anna added, raising her brows at him as if he said something ridiculous. She laughed softly, her arms moving around his waist and she pulled herself in close to his side. Not really sure how she would’ve been able to do any of this with Chris right by her side through everything. “At least try to get me a little liquored up first.” Anna spoke, wiggling her brows and chuckling under her breath. Finishing off the rum in her glass, swirling around the ice that was left in her glass.

Harley easily kissed Les back, their lips fitting together so easily and she would never get sick of the feeling. Almost like they were always kissing for the first time. “Uhm- yes, yes. Such a fit piece of meat. That’s all you are to me. Not like I actually love you or anything.” Harley spoke, laughing under her breath, topping off her glass with the red wine she had drank before. Feeling his hands on her waist and the push of his hips against hers, a warmth rushing over her body at the subtle touch of Les’ lips on her shoulder. “Careful, you shouldn’t be trying to start something that you can’t finish.” Harley whispered out, sipping from her wine glass, soon turning herself around in Les’ arms, smiling up at him. “We at least need to stick around for a bit before sneaking off... this is my party technically.” Harley added, taking another quick swig of her wine, leaning up to kiss Lesley’s lips again, the feeling lingering.

Braeden nodded, his arm tightening around Maddie as he sipped from his scotch, needing to pace himself as he could feel the warmth of the liquor flood his veins. Confusion coming over his expression, looking down to his girlfriend and looking offended at her words. “Excuse me? I have street cred. You don’t know me, you don’t know my story.” Braeden tried acting tough, though a smile cracked through that exterior almost as quick as his words had come out. Shaking his head and shrugging as he gave in to defeat. Soon being bombared by his best friend, looking over to Caden and laughing softly. “I think I have to propose first before that happens.” He exclaimed, smirking before looking right at Maddie. Something he thought about pretty often was marrying Maddie, they had been back together for a bit now and were living together back in Florida, he just knew he was ready for the next step. Just didn’t want to rush too far into it.

Chris grinned at his wife, laughing softly at her words and feeling his heart soar in his chest at the sound of her laughter and the feeling of her arms around his body. Still so in love with her, he couldn't remember being anything else. "You mean I still have to try get my wife drunk before she'll fool around in a closet with me?" he spoke, lifting an eyebrow lightly as though he couldn't quite believe what she was saying, but broke quickly into a wide grin. "Another drink then, Annabanana?" Chris wondered, glancing down to her empty glass before looking back up to meet her eyes. His breath caught in his throat slightly when he looked at her face, unable to stop himself from gently leaning forward and pressing a soft kiss to her lips. "I love you."

Les laughed warmly against Harley's skin, lifting his head slightly as she turned in his arms and he moved a little closer, always wanting to feel her body next to his. His lips lifted into a grin at her words, biting down on his lower lip gently as his eyes fluttered down over her body before meeting her gaze again. "I'm quite sure I could get both of us to finish, darling." he smirked lightly, raising his shoulders in a light shrug at her words. "You're the boss, I'll do whatever you want." Les spoke, the double meaning in his words clear as he returned her kiss. His tongue gently ran over her lower lip, wanting to deepen it but instead pulling away and pressing a kiss to the gentle curve of her neck before taking a step back. "We should probably go mingle." he offered his arm for her to take, not really wanting to be away from Harley for a moment.

Maddie couldn't stop the roll of her eyes at his words, about to respond when she heard Caden's words and felt his arms around both of them, causing her to blush fiercely at his words. She had most definitely thought about marrying Braeden, but had never entertained it beyond that, hadn't really spoken to anyone about her thoughts. They also had never really had a conversation about it, and she wasn't even sure if it was what Braeden wanted. Maddie knew she wanted to be with him for the rest of her life, and just hoped that he felt the same. Caden shrugged lightly at Braeden's words, waving them off as he poured himself and Ella a drink. "Details, details. It would be cool though man, you guys could move back here and live next door to us." he spoke, as though it was something he thought about a lot. And he had. He'd even thought as far ahead as living in an actual house, with a shed out the back that he and Braeden could convert into a hangout zone where they could play videogames in peace. Maddie couldn't help but laugh softly at that, having moved so her cheek was resting against Braeden's chest, able to feel his steady heartbeat against her ear. "Yeah, I'm sure Ella would be thrilled." she laughed, though all the talk about the future was slightly scary and Madeline wasn't quite sure she was ready to face it.

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Lily picked up her phone once again from the cart, looking for a moment at the screen, soon hearing Lucas bite out his words. Her eyes wide, looking over to her boyfriend and seeing his hurt on his expression. Though she pulled a confused expression as she tilted her head to the side. Lily was shocked by how he was acting and was taken aback a little. “Excuse me?” She added, a small chuckle falling from her lips, shaking her head in response. “Lucas, c’mon. I’m just trying to stay up to date on everything back home.” Lily tried, unsure why this reaction had come from Lucas. In her eyes she wasn’t doing anything wrong, she was still there with him, just at the same time she was trying to get updates on things in New York. “Yes, I know. I see you. But my best friends just lost their grandmother and I can’t be there.” Lily exclaimed, looking at Lucas with furrowed brows. “Everything inside me wants to be home right now. I can’t be there for my friends, while everyone is there back home... and I’m not there.” She added, shaking her head, running a hand through her damp locks. “Sorry I took five minutes to catch up on things.”

Lucas could only raise a brow lightly at her words, wondering if she actually believed what she was saying and also wondering if maybe he was over-reacting. "Not everyone is back home, Lily. Yeah I get that you wish you could be there and support your friends. But how is constantly texting them going to make up for that?" he wondered, shaking his head lightly and leaning back on the couch. It felt like all they did was fight these days. And if they weren't fighting, then they were hardly speaking. Lucas had no idea what had happened to them, what had changed to turn them from the loving couple that people had been jealous of, to a couple always at one anothers throats. "It's not just five minutes, Lily. Ever since I've been here it's like you haven't been." He responded, unable to stop his voice raising slightly. "I flew halfway across the world just to spend the day with you, and it's like you don't even care."

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Community Season 3 Episode 14

Pillows and Blankets