It was the morning after a night filled with laughter, tears, and the building of several new relationships. The light of the sun shined brightly through the windows of Ahri's apartment.
Everyone except Shen could be seen sleeping on the floor. They were all back in their pajamas except Evelynn who had none to begin with. The Empty bottles and shot glasses could be seen laying around.
"Oh, my, god." Evelynn said waking up.
The woman sat up slowly looking around the room. She smirked when seeing the empty bottles. Looking to her left, there was Miss Fortune sound asleep, Ahri now curled up next to Sarah with her hand on her hip and Katarina now stretched all over the place, snoring loudly.
"We really hit the town last night after Shen came." Evelynn said standing up and stretching afterwards, "I wonder where he is."
The sound of sizzling could be heard coming from the kitchen with a little bit of humming. Walking towards the kitchen, Evelynn peeked her head in to see Shen in his pajamas (with his top on again after Evelynn finally returned it) with a pink apron on as it was the only one Ahri owned.
"Ooooh." Evelynn said catching the scent of cooking bacon.
The ninja was cooking bacon, sausages, and eggs while flipping pancakes along with some toast, pretty much the breakfast of champions. Evelynn licked her lips at the sight of all this. The delicious smells filling the air. She was tempted to sneak a piece of bacon, but Shen beat her to it when he tossed a piece to her without turning his head. She caught it easily
"Good morning, Evelynn." Shen said still focusing on the food.
Evelynn hungrily consumed the bacon and moaned with pleasure as its taste filled her mouth. Phrasing!
"I sense that you're pleased with that sample." Shen said flipping pancakes.
"I didn't know you could cook like this. I thought ninjas didn't do this type of stuff." Evelynn said coming to observe.
"Pantheon has taught me. Him and Leona own their own restaurant ever since they got those skins." Shen replied.
"How are you not drooling right now?"
"I've learned to master my cravings for food." Shen said observing the bacon sizzle. Unfortunately for him, the bacon had just reached that right point where it was perfectly crisp. "Well, almost." He said sheepishly.
The ninja took the piece and, much like Evelynn, hungrily consumed it. The salty and delicious taste pleased his taste buds resulting in a moan as well. Evelynn giggled at his futile attempt.
"No one can resist the ever so sweet taste of Bacon." She said.
Evelynn proceeded to take Shen's hand by surprise, causing him to look at her.
"Thanks again for everything. I know I've said that dozens of times but still, thank you."
Shen gave her a joyful smile in response.
"The sausages should be done by now. Care to have a sample?"
In the living room, Miss Fortune had just woken from her sleep. Carefully removing Ahri's hand from her hip, she stood up with a stretch and yawn with blowing some hair out of her face afterwards
"All that drinking last night and I don't feel hungover at all. I still got it." She said with a snap of her fingers.
"Ooh yes please, I would love to have a sample of that piece of meat." Evelynn's voice said.
Hearing the chatter, Miss Fortune began to walk towards the kitchen, hearing more talk and some laughter.
"Goodness me, it's so… big." Evelynn continued.
Sarah heard Shen chuckle after Evelynn spoke.
"Are you sure a woman like me can handle this big piece of meat, Shen?"
"Well let's find out shall we?"
Sarah became increasingly more curious and concerned with what was happening in the kitchen.
"Mm, yes! Yes! It's so good!" Evelynn said with pleasure.
Fearing that what she thought was really happening, Miss Fortune barged into the kitchen expecting to see the worst.
"Okay you cannot do that in someone's kitch-!" Sarah said running in and stopping her words.
"Oh good morning Sarah!" Evelynn said happily.
The woman was holding a fork in her hand that held a sausage, looking at Sarah with a smile that showed complete obliviousness to what Sarah imagined was happening. Shen was leaning back against the counter.
"Good uh, morning Evelynn… and Shen."
"What were you saying before darling?" Evelynn said before taking another bite.
"Uh, I thought… never mind, that's not important." Sarah said getting the dirty thoughts out of her head.
"Alright then. Sausage?"
"Eh, maybe later." Sarah said to Evelynn before catching the scent of bacon in the air, "Is? Is that the smell of fresh bacon?"
"Only the best damn bacon ever made." Evelynn said with a giggle.
"Eyes up!" Shen said flipping a piece to Sarah.
Instead of using her hands, Miss Fortune attempted to catch the piece on her mouth, but was off by a little bit and it landed on her chest. She looked briefly at it before looking up at the others with an expression that said "Not bad". Evelynn burst out laughing at this while Shen gave an amused chuckle. Miss Fortune laughed as well and took the bacon.
"Ah, there's nothing like a delicious breakfast after a night of fun." Sarah said taking delight in the taste. "That apron looks good on you by the way Shen."
"This is almost ready. You could go set the table if you want." Shen said.
Heeding his words, Miss Fortune got out some placemats and a few plates. Evelynn got out some cups and went to the fridge to get some juice, but upon opening it, found the fridge to be empty except for a few things like apples and some bottles of water.
"Oh that's right Ahri said she got all types of alcohol for last night. Guess she got enough to fill the damn fridge and put the other stuff somewhere else." Evelynn said closing it.
"No matter, water's always good after a night of drinking." Sarah said.
"Are the others awake yet?" Shen asked.
Looking into the living room, Katarina just woke from her sleep dazed and confused. She sat up while running her hands down her face, hoping to become more awake. Ahri sat up with a moan and had a pained expression.
"They're up." Sarah said.
"This is what hangovers feel like?" Ahri asked herself.
"Welcome to the party life love." Katarina said sarcastically.
"Shit it's 10 in the morning." Ahri said looking at her clock, "We really slept in. That's normal right?"
"When that happens with parties, it often means it was a hell of a fun time." Katarina said smirking.
"It was a slumber party."
"Whatever."
"Where are the others." Ahri asked looking around.
"In here love!" Evelynn's voice called.
Entering the kitchen, Ahri and Katarina could see Shen, Miss Fortune, and Evelynn at the table eating breakfast.
"Is that the food I was going to cook for you guys?" Ahri asked.
"It is." Shen answered, "I was going to allow you to cook it, but you slept in for a while and, no offence, in your current condition, you probably shouldn't be handling it."
Ahri glared at his comment, but soon realized he was correct.
"Yeah, you're probably right Sheny boy." Ahri said with a silly smile before giving him a clumsy hug.
"Ahem." Shen groaned.
"I think Shen's had enough hugs for the time being." Evelynn said stepping in.
Ahri got off Shen and went to get her breakfast. Katarina walked past Shen not even eyeing him.
"Damn pervert won't get no hug from me!" Katarina said with a slur, "Second I wrap my arms around him, damn guy will put his hand on my butt!"
"Katarina!" Miss Fortune said with a surprised tone.
"I'm sorry that's the hungover me talking! She's a bitch compared to the drunk me." Katarina said.
"Might wanna get that checked out if you blame your outbursts on alternate personalities on yourself." Evelynn said quietly before taking a drink of her water.
The 5 people were sitting around the table, happily eating their breakfast. After they were done, the dirty plates and pans were put into the dishwasher with the 5 of them back lounging back at the table.
"I like this." Ahri said looking at each of her guests. They were happy and pleased complete with smiles, "It's the morning after, five friends bonding and talking."
"I feel more intrigued to attend these types of events." Katarina said leaning back in her chair, "Even without alcohol, I can enjoy and tolerate your peoples company and personalities."
"Geez, thanks Katarina." Miss Fortune said rolling her eyes.
"Well I am very pleased with how this went girls, and guy." Ahri began, "I thought this slumber party would be a disaster, having no experience whatsoever about hosting one, but I've managed to have a satisfying conclusion."
"Let's not forget about our main man Shen here!" Evelynn said putting her arms on Shen's shoulders, "He doesn't just protect teammates, he helps solve the emotional issues of others. Helps balance and maintain their equilibrium! He's the reason I've succeeded in creating my new friendships with you girls!"
Trying not to bring up the wounds from her original intentions, Evelynn wrapped her arms around Ahri and Shen while using her lashers to scoop up Miss Fortune and Katarina. She brought everyone close together and squeezed them in a big hug, her eyes closed with a satisfied smile. Ahri gladly embraced it while Katarina had on a fake grin to hide her rage and Sarah with a nervous smile. Shen just kept his usual blank face on under his mask.
"I love you all." Evelynn said.
A few hours later the guests were packing up, back in their usual clothes like on the rift. Katarina simply kept her farewell blunt and brief before leaving. Miss Fortune gave Ahri a goodbye hug before leaving.
"Thank you for a fun night Ahri." Sarah said.
"My pleasure." Ahri said happily.
As they hugged, Sarah slipped Ahri a note into her hand.
"Next time, bring more pillows." The red head said with a wink before leaving.
Ahri smiled and brought the note up. It was Sarah's contact information. She agreed to being more than just friends with benefits. She blew a kiss to Miss Fortune who pretended to catch it before leaving out of view.
"You good to get home Shen?" Ahri asked.
"Yes I'm fine." Shen said, "Thanks, for uh, having me."
Ahri again smiled at the comment and waved goodbye as Shen teleported out of the apartment. With Evelynn the only one left, the fox girl turned to her.
"Well, I guess this is goodbye, for now." Evelynn said sadly looking down.
Ahri smiled at the woman and lifted her chin up so she could face her.
"Only for now Eve. There'll be a lot more opportunities for us to hang out. You know that right?"
"Of course I know that, I just, just… I'm so sorry that my reason for coming here was so deceiving."
"Hey, hey! That's in the past. Don't think about it anymore." Ahri said putting her hand on the woman's shoulders.
Knowing what she had for the woman would cheer her up, Ahri went to her bedroom and came back with a folder.
"Here." She said handing it to Evelynn.
"What is it?"
"It's a surprise." Ahri said with a giggle, "Don't open it until you're back at your place!"
Evelynn smiled at this and gave the fox a tight hug. They held it for a minute, neither wanting to let go.
"Thank you again Ahri." Evelynn said with a whisper.
The two women separated and Evelynn put the folder into her bag. Waving goodbye to Ahri, she walked out of the apartment room and the complex. Traveling back to her condo, the woman reminisced in the experiences she had the night before, smiling to herself.
Reaching her building, Evelynn travelled up to her unit and entered. Stepping into her home, the woman went to her red lighted, silk bedroom. Placing the bag down and taking out the folder, Evelynn sat on the edge of her heart shaped bed where she began to open it.
"Let's see what we have here."
Taking out what was in the folder, Evelynn snapped her fingers to turn on the lights. What she saw made her gasp. It was the group photo the five of them took during their drinking rush. Each with a drink in their hand, including Shen, Evelynn looked at the expressions of each. She, Ahri, and Shen were sharing a pleasant laugh with joyful smiles (if one looked close enough they could see the ninjas mask form that) along Evelynn and Ahri looking into eachothers eyes like they were best friends. Miss Fortune and Katarina were laughing hard with their eyes closed, clearly showing as much enjoyment as well.
"My friends." She said with a tear slipping down.
Not taking her eyes off the photo, Evelynn took a picture frame and slid the photo in. Placing it on the small table next to the bed, she couldn't stop looking at it.
"What a fun filled night."
After a couple minutes of tears, Evelynn looked at Shen in the photo and placed her finger tips on him.
"Oh if only I could've repaid you after everything you did." She said with a sigh.
"You're not too late with that." A monotone voice said.
Widening her eyes for a second, Evelynn's lips formed a devious smile.
"Shen." She said not turning around.
Soon after, stepping out of the dark corner of the bedroom was Shen, in his proper ninja uniform. Turning to him still with that smile, Evelynn got off the bed and face him.
"So you followed me home eh?" That's kind of creepy for even someone like you." Evelynn said teasingly.
Showing embarrassment, Shen looked down while reluctantly speaking his words.
"I will admit, after I departed, I did feel a bit of, unbalance in my mind. A disturbance in equilibrium."
Evelynn fake gasped at this.
"Oh no, the grand master maintaining the balance is having difficulty balancing his mind! The end is nigh!"
Shen looked up giving Evelynn a look that wasn't impressed by her actions. Catching this, Evelynn cleared her throat and stopped, looking down with embarrassment smiliar to what he did.
"I'm… sorry. I don't know why I did that." Evelynn said.
Hearing an amused chuckle from Shen, The Agony's Embrace looked at Shen who had his arms crossed.
"I did not expect that follow up from you. Your words show that you've really changed, Evelynn." The ninja said.
Smiling at his words, Evelynn walked towards the ninja who didn't move a muscle.
"Shen, the reason for your unbalanced state of mind, could it have something to do with me?" Evelynn asked seductively.
Noticing the ninja was beginning to sweat, Evelynn giggled at this and stood on her tip toes to get closer to his face.
"Could it have to do with, these real curves, or something more?"
Feeling his heart beat faster, Evelynn knew she was close.
"Make me feel." She whispered into his ears.
Having enough of her playfulness, Shen removed the mouth plate and tossed it aside. Picking Evelynn up with his strong arms, he brought her in for a rough kiss which surprised her. Breaking it shortly after, Shen put her down and looked away with shame.
"Forgive me. Please." He said not looking.
Rolling her eyes, Evelynn turned Shen towards her and put her hands on his head, bringing him face to face with her.
"Don't apologise for that love. Give me more!" Evelynn said bringing him in for a passionate kiss.
Scooping her up again, the two of them moaned as they kissed. Shen put his blades aside and Evelynn dug her heels into his back. Shen began to take off his entire mask, but Evelynn stopped him.
"Let's leave the mask on for this one. Makes it so much more hot!" Evelynn said giggling.
Smirking at her decision, Shen left it on and began to carry her towards the bed.