Chapter Three:

The Breakfast Talk

"Well, good morning early bird," Alana sang as I reentered the apartment. I caught a whiff of the breakfast being made and took a seat at the bar in the kitchen. Aunt Wei stood flipping what seemed to be some sort of vegan bacon. Mmm. I closed my eyes and took in the scent. I hadn't eaten since the peanuts on our flight and I was starving.

Alana joined me at the bar as Aunt Wei shoveled the food onto two separate plates. A full English breakfast; eggs, vegan bacon, beans, and toast. I'd just nix the egg and be fine. "This smells delicious," I exclaimed.

Wei smiled. "I sure hope you enjoy it. It's all vegan friendly. I'd love to stay and enjoy it with you," she said as she slipped off her apron, "but I unfortunately have work." At this she frowned. "You two enjoy breakfast. There's money for dinner on the table, and I'll be back by suppertime. Sound good?"

We both nodded, scarfing down our English breakfast. Wei chuckled, then bid us goodbye.

As soon as she closed the door, Alana began interrogating me. "So where were you this morning?"

"I decided to take a walk, get some fresh air."

"All by yourself? In a town you're not familiar with?"

I got up to grab some orange juice. "You don't think I'm capable of exploring the city by myself?"

"Well, yeah. But still," Alana said around a mouthful of beans.

"Well, if it makes you feel any better, I wasn't alone." I poured my glass and placed the carton back into the fridge.

Alana's brows furrowed. "You weren't? Then who were you with?" She shoveled another huge bite of egg into her mouth.

I took a sip of my orange juice. "Phil."

At this, Alana started choking. Alarmed, I beat her back, trying to clear her airway. "Are you alright."

Her airway finally cleared, she responded, "I'm fine. But you went out with Phil?! As in, Phil Lester?!"

I rolled my eyes. "I didn't go out with him. He just joined me on my walk, that's all."

"What all happened? Tell me everything!" She pulled me into my seat.

"Well, we walked to this little park with a fountain, and we sat on this little bench and watched the sunrise." I skipped the bit about me examining him. I didn't want Alana to get any ideas. It wasn't like I was interested in him in that way...at least I think. "Then we played 100 questions. I learned a lot actually, and we had a pretty good time. He seems like he'll make a pretty good friend."

Alana got that evil I-have-a-plan look in her eyes. "Or maybe even boyfriend.."

I shook my head. "No. Just a friend."

"Oh c'mon! You have to at least admit that he's attractive!"

I feigned nonchalance. "Eh, he's alright."

My best friend huffed, blowing her jet hair out of her face. "You're so difficult."

I smiled. "Yeahh..."

Alana was notorious for blowing things way out of proportion. I was not going to let her try to set me up again. I was perfectly fine with being single.

But yeah. He is kind of attractive.

A/N: Sort of a filler chapter. Sorry about that. :P But ooh! Sounds like Elli's a little interested in Phil after all! But will she let Alana set her up? Read on, my faithful friend, and you shall see! :)

P.S. I really have no idea if there's actually a park like the one I described in Manchester, so I apologize if it really doesn't exist. :P