Disclaimer: I do not own HOA or the characters.
Patricia's P.O.V
The rain became heavier, the thunder became louder and my worry grew stronger. What if we didn't find her? She was my best friend. I know, at first we didn't get along. Things have changed since then, she saved our lives more times than I can count. We really did grow closer. We were Sibuna and Sibuna always stick together.
We had been driving around for over an hour now. She was nowhere to be seen.
"Eddie, pull over!" He does as I say, slightly startled.
"What is it? Did you see her?!"
I shook my head. "No, I'm gonna search by foot. It'll be easier."
He stopped me. "I'm coming with you." We both grabbed our phones and started looking. I called out for her, so did Eddie. We searched high and low, every corner, every street, every place we could think of. Eddie called hospitals, police stations, everywhere. There was no sign of her.
I started walking down a back street. It was dark and gloomy, huge puddles from the rain were forming on the floor. It had a horrible stench. Then again, with the amount of bin bags, I wasn't surprised. Eddie called out after me but I couldn't stop, I had to find Nina.
I heard a small sob. I couldn't place where it was coming from. When I heard it again, I realised it was coming from me. I, Patricia Williamson was crying. I never thought I'd see the day.
I walked a little further. That's when I saw it. A body, slumped in a corner. I approached it, curious to see its face. It was shivering, small cries were escaping their lips. It sounded like her. I ran to her, wrapping my arms around her and pulling her up. She screamed, trying to fight me off. I just held her closer.
"Shh, it's okay. Nina, it's me." I reassured. Her body relaxed and she started crying.
"P-Patricia?" I nod in response and her arms flew around me. I stroke her drenched hair. I could feel her shivering like crazy.
Eddie ran towards us, alarmed by the scream. When he saw us, he hugged us both tight. When we pulled away, my face dropped.
"Nina, your lips are turning blue! We need to get you warm!" I panicked. She didn't even have a coat on. I kept an arm wrapped around her as I guided her to the car. I sat her in the back and placed myself next to her. I hugged her tight, trying to get her as warm as I could. She was silent, she didn't make a sound. I knew there was something wrong. She was upset. Nina Martin was rarely upset. The only thing that could bother her that much was Fabian. Anything Fabian related for that matter.
I still didn't know what I was going to say to Fabian. My main concern is Nina, as long as she's okay. I'm just glad she's safe.
The ride home was silent. I could tell Nina didn't want to go in.
When Eddie pulled into the driveway, I undone our seat belts. I kept my arm wrapped around her as I guided her to the door. Everybody turned towards the door as it opened, their faces deep with worry.
The look of relief swarmed them as I took her inside. When they caught a glimpse of her, their faces changed again. Nina's lips were still blue, she was soaking wet and she looked a complete mess. Fabian approached, he opened his mouth but I stopped him.
"Save it, Rutter. This was all your fault." And at that moment, I'm sure I saw his heart break.
I took Nina into her room. "You need to get out of them clothes, okay?"
Nina didn't move. She just stood there.
"Nina, come on. You're gonna get sick if you stay in them." She turned towards me.
"C-Can you help me?" She stuttered.
I was unsure of what she meant. Did she want me to undress her?
"Uh, sure? You want me to get you changed?"
She gave a small nod and I went to her wardrobe. I got out the fluffiest pair of pyjamas I could find and the warmest pair of socks. I peeled off her wet clothes, helped her dry off with a towel and helped put on her dry clothes. I sat her in front of me, drying her hair with a hair dryer. Once it was dry, I began brushing it.
When the heck did I become this?
After, I plaited it and put her into bed. I've never seen her like this before.
"Nina, would you tell me what happened?"
She looked at me. "F-Fabian and I got stuck in an elevator. I was scared and he reassured me. I guess we got caught up in the moment, we were about to kiss. Then, the doors opened and I panicked. I had to run." She sighed then continued.
"Just before that, he was saying how he didn't mean to hurt me and he only did this because he wanted what was best for me. He wasn't there when he broke my heart, he wasn't there with the endless nights of crying until I fell asleep, he wasn't there when I needed him. He wasn't there. He promised me he'd always be there for me. He broke that promise. He wasn't there." Her voice cracked and I'm pretty sure my heart did too.
When did I learn to take other people's feelings into consideration?
I lay next to her, reassuring her. "He's an idiot, that's why. Clearly, he has let the fame get to his head. He's realising now, you're better off without him. He's trying to worm his way back into your life. Don't rush into anything. I know he was your first love. It's easier said than done but I think it's time you move on. He's going back on tour soon, he won't be around forever. I don't want to see you get hurt again."
"Patricia?" She asked.
"Yes, Nina?"
"Thank you. You don't know how much this means to me. You're my best friend, I hope you know that."
I smile and nod. "And I hope you know, you're mine too."
Nina seemed pleased with what I had to say. "Now, get some sleep. You need it." I put a couple blankets over her and smiled. "Patricia, can you stay until I fall asleep?"
"Of course." I smiled and placed myself next to her. Before I know it, my eyes started closing and I fall into a deep sleep.
Nina's P.O.V
When I wake, Patricia is squished against me. I giggle to myself and shake her awake.
"Eddison, I will not fail to kick you out of the bed if you try waking me!"
I laugh even louder, causing her to shoot up.
"Oh, Nina! Hey!"
"Thank you for last night. You made me feel safe. You acted like a mom…" I smile.
"I did? Thanks, I guess?"
We both get up and head downstairs to the table for breakfast. Eddie was cooking and it smelt amazing. He set a plate in front of me and my eyes lit up. He handed me a coffee and I thanked him. I took a sip, the hot liquid warmed me up.
I began eating my breakfast, everybody soon began joining us. Fabian walked in, his head down. It made me feel bad.
I was confused about how I felt. I loved him more than anything. That's why it hurt so much. On the other hand, he hurt me. He put me through hell. What did this mean?
"Nina? Nina!" Patricia nudged me.
"Hmm?"
Patricia laughed. "You've been missing your food for two minutes, you've just been eating your fork!"
I looked down at my barely touched breakfast.
"Nina, finish eating. You've missed a few meals." Amber pointed out.
I finish eating and excuse myself.
Fabian approached, making my heart race.
"Nina, can we talk?" His sparkly eyes were now dull.
"Of course." I follow him up into my room and sit on the bed.
"I'm sorry I made you run yesterday. It wasn't my intention."
"No, I'm sorry. It wasn't my intention to run, I just panicked. I'm so confused at the moment."
He looked at me, slightly confused. "About what?"
"About what I want. I'm still hurt about what happened but at the same time, I want to forgive you. The past few days have been a total mess. I'm sorry for getting drunk on more than one occasion, I'm sorry for throwing my coffee over you, I'm sorry for everything. I love you Fabian, that's why it's so hard."
He placed his fingers underneath my chin, our eyes finally met. My breath hitched in my throat and he crashed our lips together. At first, I was shocked. I didn't move. When he pulled me close, I slowly eased into it. Our lips moved in the perfect pattern, it felt like it used to.
He flipped us over, so he was above me. He deepened the kiss, I allowed him to. I finally felt like things were right. I finally felt home.
Eddie's P.O.V
After Nina and Fabian walked away, Patricia and I cleared the table. Things had been all over the place lately. It's almost as if we were back at Anubis House. God, how I missed those days.
I walk over to Patricia, pulling her close to me. "Yacker, what are we gonna do? Nina and Fabian are basically at each others throats. He's here for another four weeks!"
"Woah, woah, woah! Four weeks? That wasn't the agreement!"
"He hasn't told you? Half his tour got cancelled." I informed her.
"You've got to be kidding me!"
"Look, it'll be okay. Everybody else said they'd stay until then. Besides, Nina's trying to find a place for herself isn't she?" I asked.
"Yeah, I don't want her to leave though. I know she'll be just down the road but ever since Anubis house, I've enjoyed having her around all the time. She's my best friend. Do you know what she said to me this morning? I was acting like a mum to her."
I was shocked to hear this. I chuckled in disbelief. "No way!"
"I mean it, I was acting… considerate?"
"Yacker, considerate? I never thought I'd see the day!"
She smacked my arm playfully. "I love you, Eddie."
I smiled. "I love you too, Yacker." And with that, I gave her a quick kiss.
"Are we opening up the club tonight? We need to take in some money!" She asked.
"I guess it wouldn't hurt. We could have everybody serve. It'll be fun. Just like Anubis."
Patricia smiles. "I'll go ask!" And with that, she walked away to the others. I was so lucky to have her.
Nina's P.O.V
I look over at Fabian's bare body. I can't believe this just happened. I was so stupid. This confused me even more.
I wrap my robe around me and tiptoe downstairs. I go into the kitchen and sigh. After boiling the kettle, I make a tea and sit at the table. Amber joined me soon after.
"Nina… is there a reason you look like that?"
I run a hand through my hair. I completely forgot everybody was here.
"I just got out of the shower?" I responded. It wasn't believable.
"But your hairs still dry?" She raised an eyebrow.
"There is such thing as a shower cap!"
Amber laughed. "Oh, Nina. Sweet, innocent Nina."
I let my head hit the table with a sigh.
"Is it safe to say Fabina?"
"No. No Fabina. Okay? Not a mention to anybody. Fabian and I, it was a mistake. It was in the heat of the moment!"
"Hold up? You and Fabian actually… wow! I was hinting at something else! Don't worry, your secrets safe with me!"
I sigh with relief. That was one less thing to worry about. To
After my tea, I went back upstairs to get changed. Fabian had already dressed himself and was sat on my bed.
"Fabian, let's not mention this to anybody."
He agreed and I pulled my clothes on.
We both made our way downstairs again and Patricia approached us.
"Tonight, you're helping at Anubis. You'll be bartending and clearing glasses. I trust you'll both behave."
We nod and she smiles. "Great, we'll have an early dinner then we can head over."
Eddie and Patricia prepared the food and we all sat to eat. I began eating, trying to look everywhere else but Fabian. It was awkward. Amber looked at either side of the table at us both and laughed. Everybody else was too involved in their own conversation to realise.
After, we went over to the club and got changed into our uniforms. Patricia and Eddie showed us the ropes and we went over it multiple times.
The doors opened and the night began. It was going to be a long one.
