A/N: Happy Peddie one-shot day! I decided to turn this story into a compilation of drabbles based roughly on their season 3 relationship. Because most will be under 1,000 words, it doesn't really make sense to post them as individual fics, so you'll find them here instead. I hope you're all excited for the second episode tomorrow! It's been a long week :)
"We need to get this back to the cellar." Fabian pulled the bracelet from his bag and set it on the dining room table, careful to check that no one else was around. "So who wants to do it?" Eddie was the first to speak up, swallowing the last of his breakfast before answering.
"I guess I'll go. My room's the closest to the cellar door anyways." The brown-haired boy shook his head in agreement.
"So it's settled, then. Eddie will go down tonight." The other members responded with a slight nod, though one wasn't too pleased with this news.
"Him?" Patricia let on an amused smirk, "I wouldn't trust that slimeball with anything, let alone a secret Sibuna mission."
"Thank you, Patricia, for always being so supportive."He replied easily, sarcasm lacing every word. She offered an eye roll to counter this, before addressing the boy to her right with a mischievous smile.
"I think Fabian should do it. He's the smartest one here, and has lots more experience than some of us... " She gave a dark look towards Eddie and KT, who sat at the opposite end of the table, then slumped further back into her chair.
At Patricia's compliments, Fabian's expression morphed into one of shock. He coughed lightly, clearly embarrassed, before glancing shyly at the confused faces surrounding him. A faint smirk danced across the redhead's lips while she peered over at Eddie, who sat gaping in return.
"Well... um... I'm not exactly sure..." He stuttered, and was relieved when the American cut in, recovered from his surprise and now sporting a sly grin.
"You know, now that I think of it, KT would be perfect for this job."
"Oh, please!" Patricia interjected, "She shows up with a mysterious key and suddenly she's 'perfect' for everything? I don't think so, weasel."
"Just hear me out." Eddie was staring directly at her now, a challenging glint in his eyes, "Victor knows about our 'scooby gang', but he doesn't think KT is a part of it. Besides, she's new. If he caught her in the cellar the worst she would get is a detention."
"He does have a point, Trixie..." Alfie spoke slowly, contemplating saying more when he was silenced by an icy glare from the girl.
"Uh, no, he doesn't." She crossed her arms defiantly and continued to shoot daggers in Eddie's direction. He had made a good case, and seemed to have everyone else convinced, but she wasn't persuaded so easily.
"Come on, Yacker." He flashed her his wide grin that could make any girl go weak at the knees. Excluding her, that is. "Putting our... personal feelings aside, you have to admit that I'm right."
She felt her cheeks color a deep shade of pink. There were unspoken rules between the two of them, and Eddie had just broken one. Being in Sibuna meant they had to tolerate each other for the sake of everyone else, but neither could ever mention their break-up, or the fact that they even dated.
"I don't know what 'feelings' you're talking about." She spat back at him, determined to come off unphased though the truth was far from it. "And you're still not right."
"Oh, but I am..." He was only trying to get a rise out of her now.
"No, you're not!
"Yes I - "
"Stop it!" Fabian hissed, hitting his palm on the table with a loud smack. The pair immediately fell silent.
"Whoa," Aflie murmured, "Looks like stutter-rutter finally found a backbone."
"We only have until tonight to get this back in the cellar or Victor will notice. I think that's a little more important than your... relationship problems." He trailed off uncomfortably towards the end, unsure of what the two were even bickering about.
"There is no relationship." The redhead muttered sourly, still glaring in the blonde's direction.
"Thanks for reminding me." He was just as bitter in response.
"You know what?" Fabian let out a long sigh, "The two of you are going." At the horrified look that crossed each of their faces he gave an unsure smile. Making group decisions was still a bit foreign to him, but the power was refreshing. He almost felt proud.
Patricia, on the other hand, was raging. Huffing angrily, she scooped her bag up from the floor and began to stalk out of the kitchen.
"Have fun tonight!" Alfie called after her, snickering wildly, to which she could only throw a cold stare over her shoulder.
Eddie stood to leave shortly after, though the expression on his face wasn't nearly as lethal.
"Nice one, roomie." He muttered, swaggering past the chair with a scowl.
"You'll thank me later?" The brown-haired boy offered desperately, yet there was no denying the truth. It would be a miracle if they made it back without killing each other first. Grumbling, he too exited the kitchen, meeting up with Joy at the stairs before setting off to class.
Tonight was going to be a disaster.
A/N: I'll try to post at least one drabble with every episode that airs, but we'll see how long that lasts... Thanks for reading and remember to review!