Chapter 11
I do not own 'Hellboy'. I only own Amelia, Levi, Felix, Oak, the twins, Drake and any other characters you don't recognize from the movies as I am not all that familiar with the comics. Just to let you know, updates may be pretty slow these days as this is my grad year and I am extremely busy. Grade 12! Woot! I promise I will try to update as soon as I can.
The next morning, everyone helped in cleaning up the tangles of blankets and pillows and they all soon headed down to the kitchen for breakfast. Oak and Felix followed them as Felix caught a ride on Oak's back as Oak walked beside Amelia. Drake was still in holding and hadn't been seen by the small group since the incident last night. After breakfast, Levi offered to take the twins and get them dressed and cleaned up for the day while Kelly and Amelia stayed behind in the kitchen for awhile longer.
"When does your mom want you home?" Amelia asked.
"Probably not for a couple more hours" Kelly replied, "If that's alright."
"Sure, no problem."
It became silent between the two for awhile as Kelly looked a little closer at her best friend. "Are you alright?" Kelly asked and Amelia looked up at her.
"What? Yeah, I'm fine." Amelia replied but Kelly knew better.
"You sure? You still look a little… I don't know, jumpy and stuff."
"Um, I… no, I'm not. Am I?"
"A little. You need to talk?"
"I… I don't know."
"C'mon let's go to your greenhouse, we can talk more there."
Amelia sighed but nodded as the two girls stood and made their way out of the kitchen and towards Amelia's greenhouse in the outdoor grounds. Oak followed them as he walked in between the two girls and they each would stroke his head from time to time. As soon as they made it outside, the two girls headed straight for the greenhouse and walked inside. Oak headed straight for his favorite corner where a dark green cushion sat and Oak gladly made himself comfortable on the cushion. The two girls began doing a few small jobs around the greenhouse as Kelly swept the floor and watered a few dry plants as Amelia arranged some plants around and used her plant wielding abilities to help a few struggling plants grow.
Kelly stopped sweeping for a short moment as she addressed Amelia, "Alrighty, time to let it all out" Kelly said, "C'mon, you know you can tell me anything at anytime."
Amelia sighed, "I know…" she replied.
"Just let it out, don't even think about how to say it. Just say it and I'll do my best to understand."
"Okay, here goes…" Amelia was quiet for a short moment to figure out her thought before letting the words flow out and they were fast and almost frantic. "I just can't believe that I could be so gullible to think I could make friends with Drake when it was clearly obvious since what happened last year and now we're living in the same building together! I mean, I tried to make friends and make amends with him and between him and Levi but now I don't think anything is going to work anymore. And since he had my picture last night it made it even worse and now every time I'm going to see him, it's going to be super awkward."
Amelia began to pace as she spoke and Kelly pushed herself up to sit on one of the counters as she continued to patiently listen to Amelia.
"I can't believe I fell for his stupid 'harmless friendship'. Good friend my rose thorn! I should just sneak into his room and plant a whole bunch of poison ivy in his bed. God knows he just might deserve it."
"Oh, he definitely does." Kelly agreed as she nodded and Amelia continued.
"I mean c'mon! What makes him think he can just walk in here and treat everybody with such disrespect? All we've done is try to make him feel welcome and he just turns around and decides to be an ass once again! This is our home and he can't disrespect it like that after all we've done for him!"
Amelia finally stopped as she stopped pacing and took a few breaths to calm herself down and to refill her lungs which somewhat needed the air after her rant. The two girls were silent for a few moments as Amelia began to regain herself and Kelly looked at her best friend.
"You good?" Kelly asked and Amelia thought for a short moment before nodding.
"Yeah" Amelia replied, "Yeah, I think I'm good."
"Good" Kelly jumped down from the counter and headed over to Amelia, "You still up for planting poison ivy in Drake's bed?"
"I don't think so; I think that was just me overreacting."
"Aw man, I was really hoping we would do that!"
The two girls laughed as Kelly linked Amelia's arm with hers and the two girls headed out of the greenhouse and back inside the BPRD building with Oak following at their feet. They didn't wander the halls for long when they spotted Levi in the halls holding Onyx in one arm and holding Coal's hand as Coal walked beside him and Felix was perched on Levi's shoulder. The two girls smiled as Oak rushed up to Coal and Coal laughed as Oak began licking his face and wagging his tail. Onyx obviously wanted to be put down as Levi set her down and she rushed to play with Oak and her twin brother.
"Hey, girls." Levi greeted as he walked up and kissed Amelia on the cheek and she did the same.
"Have you seen Drake yet?" Amelia asked.
"Briefly. They can't do more than question him because there's not enough evidence so they let him off the hook for now."
"For now?" Kelly questioned, "What's that supposed to mean?"
"They're going to keep an eye on him in case he tries anything again. I still don't want either of you or the kids near him whatsoever."
"Way ahead of you, buddy."
Levi nodded as he called Oak and the twins back over and the group began heading down the halls towards the library.
"By the way" Kelly said, "Is this a good time to remind you that school starts again next week?"
"Great" Levi sarcastically said, "The only good part about that is it's our last year."
"Yep" Amelia replied, "Graduation, the best moment of high school."
"Let's hope nothing supernatural interrupts that."
"Good luck with that."
The three teens laughed at that fact as they neared the library and headed inside. Abe was inside his tank as he read four books at once on the four posts in front of the tank and he looked up as the group walked into the library.
"Oh, hello all of you" Abe greeted, "All is well I assume?"
"Yes, uncle Abe" Amelia replied, "Everything's just fine."
Abe nodded as he returned his attention to his books and the group seated themselves on the couch while the twins and Oak played on the floor. Kelly had to leave after awhile as one agent offered to drive her home and the twins and Oak soon grew tired as they curled up on the couch and fell asleep. Abe soon also had to leave as he was called to help with some documents and papers leaving Levi and Amelia left in the library minus the twins and Oak sleeping on the couch. Levi placed his arm around Amelia's shoulders as Amelia leaned against him and Levi turned to her.
"Are you sure you're okay?" Levi asked and Amelia looked up at him.
"How many times do I have to say this?" Amelia replied, "I'm fine, Levi."
"Sorry, I'm just worried about you is all."
"I know you do."
Amelia smiled as she kissed Levi and he kissed her back and they pulled away after a moment. It was just in time when the library door opened and the two turned to see Drake walk in and Levi stood.
"Hey, what's up?" Drake casually asked.
"Go away, Drake." Levi coldly replied.
"What's with the attitude? I was only asking how things were going."
"How do you expect things to go after what you pulled last night? I'm surprised you're still alive after stealing Hellboy's lighter."
"I didn't steal it, I found it… technically"
"Yeah right."
"Alright, that's enough." Amelia said as she stood and moved to stand next to Levi as she placed a hand on his shoulder to calm him. "Can you two please not have an argument here and now? You'll wake the twins."
"Yeah, cause it's the damn kids I'm worried about." Drake muttered under his breath and Amelia glared at him.
"I said that's enough."
"Look, Amelia, can I at least just talk to you for a minute? Alone."
Levi glared at Drake, obviously not wanting to leave Amelia alone with Drake for even a second. Amelia considered it for a moment before turning to Levi.
"Just for a minute." Amelia said and Levi looked at her in disbelief.
"Amelia, are you crazy?" Levi replied, "I can't just leave you alone with him. Who knows what'll happen?"
"Trust me, I'll be fine. A minute, you can even time it if you have to."
Levi sighed, "… Fine. One minute."
Amelia kissed his cheek before turning to Drake and indicating him to follow her out into the hall to talk. As soon as they stepped out into the halls and the library doors were completely closed, Drake turned to Amelia.
"Okay, look" he began, "About last night… I never meant for you guys to find out about that."
"What did you expect, Drake?" Amelia asked, "That we wouldn't notice you gone? Oh, and here's an important question… why the hell did you have my picture?"
"Uh… I swear it wasn't mine! A friend of mine wanted it, I swear!"
"A friend? What friend of yours would want my picture? I don't know any of your friends." Drake looked at her for a short moment before it finally clicked in Amelia's mind. "Austin? Austin wanted my picture?"
"Y'know, he still likes you."
"… I don't believe you. He should know by now that I hate his guts for what he did to me."
"Oh c'mon, Amelia! Have I ever lied to you?" Amelia crossed her arms and gave Drake a look. "Oh… right."
"If you hated it here so much, why the hell did you come here in the first place?"
"I was forced… and besides, I have my own personal reasons."
"Fair enough. Anything else you wanted to talk to me about? Your minute is almost up."
"Actually, yeah... I wanna know where we stand."
"Excuse me?"
"Y'know, as friends? Where do we stand?"
"I think you should know the answer by now, Drake."
Amelia moved to head back into the library but Drake stopped her as he roughly grabbed her arm, pulling her back.
"Just answer the damn question, Amelia!" Drake demanded.
"Your minute is up, Drake" Amelia said as she shoved Drake's hand off of her arm and stormed back into the library leaving Drake standing there almost fuming.