The sound of something sizzling wakes her from her slumber. Sitting up Lux realizes she is most definitely not where she fell asleep, swinging her feet off the bed she takes in her new surroundings. It must be midday judging from the light pouring from an adjacent window illuminating the room with a soft glow. A quick check of her phone confirms its already past noon. She must have been especially exhausted because ever since Lux could remember her internal clock would never let her sleep in past 8am. (Courtesy of her mandatory early morning etiquette lessons as a child.)

With the sleepiness fading from her head she notices more oddities, her shoes and socks have been removed, her hair which had been in a ponytail last night now flowed freely and biggest of all, the shirt she was wearing was most definitely not hers. Deciding not to jump to conclusions Lux instead gets up and follows the admittedly delicious smell wafting through the air.

Making it to the kitchen she's greeted by the sight of Jinx frantically tending to three different pans, blue braids flair around as the girl bounces to a tune only she can hear before finally spotting her. "Blondie! Look who's finally decided to rejoin the realm of the living. Wasn't sure what you like so I figured I'd just make everything I got so take your pick."

"Oh and I know you got questions so in order, took your shoes off cause I might like you but no way in hell I'm letting shoes on my nice sheets. And oh yeah I carried you to my bed, couldn't just let you get a neck cramp now could I? Took your braid out so your hair could dry and your shirt was soaked through so I took the liberty of giving you one of mine... Dont worry though pinky promise I didn't peak I'm quite adept at doing things with my eyes closed."

Lux could feel her cheeks burn at the implication but everything Jinx had said was logical. Despite the voice of her mother screaming about stranger danger in the back of her mind she found herself trusting the pink eyed girls word. Struck by a sudden boldness Lux decides it's her time to tease this time.

"Aww if you were that desperate to take my shirt off all you had to do was ask... Who knows if you were lucky I might have even said yes."

The rhythmic bouncing stops immediately as Jinx freezes in place eyes darting anywhere but in her direction. Not a single sound escapes her lips as she flounders in place, eyes finally ripping up to look at her and Lux can't help but hammer it home. "Who looks like a deer in headlight now hmmm?" Eyes wide as saucers Jinx continues to stare at her, suddenly interrupted by a yelp and adorable little jump as the unattended bacon pops hot grease onto her exposed arm.

With her attention now solely on the pans in front of her and refusing to glance back in Lux's direction Jinx finally opens her mouth again. "Anywhoozies I took the liberty of drying your shirt, should be out on the rack for you to grab. I was gonna wake you up but you looked just to peaceful and it is a Saturday so I figured you had no classes to get to." Deciding to drop the teasing edge Lux responds.

"You'd be correct in the assumption I don't have a class until Tuesday afternoon... So if it wouldn't be an intrusion I would love to take you up on your threat- ahem I mean offer of a scary movie marathon?" That brings the blue haired girl back to life perking up and spinning back to face her. "You betcha Blondie! You can go get settled on in the living room I eat all my food on the couch anyway so I'll bring it to ya in a few."

With a pep in her step Lux tracks her way to the living room and to the couch she dozed off on the night before. The daylight revealing more details scattered in the home before her. There's a certain organized clutter to the entire space, desks with mechanical bits and pieces strewn out haphazardly, chairs in seemingly random places facing walls or door, and something she cant believe she overlooked last night.

Hanging from the ceiling from strings in a corner of the room are decorated balls. Some no larger then a baseball but others bigger then her head all hand painted and spaced out to form the galaxy. A golden sun burns accented with blue flames extending throughout. An overly large telescope sits poking out of an open window, neon beanbags covered in disorganized splotches of paint litter the floor. Finally a easel with still drying paint seemingly abandoned as a half drawn couch adorns the surface.

A clattering of dishes and silverware come from kitchen as Jinx lumbers her way in. " Ta Da! Dig in sunshine because your dining on the finest of five star meals here at casa de la Jinx. Grab a plate and get settled I'm putting on Jeepers Creepers and we're not moving till the credits roll."

Her resolve lasts only a moment before her grumbling stomach demands that she brakes the protocol hard wired into her to dine civilly. The first bite makes it all worth it though and the crackle of speakers all around tells her that casa de la Jinx does infact have surround sound. The mounds of food before them seem daunting until Jinx sits down and begins scarfing it down.

Surprising how a girl so lithe could vacuum food to such an extent and her shock most have shown. "Hey hey save those judgy eyes I'm a growing girl! Beside all those visits to the gym aren't just to get sweaty gotta eat my protein to keep up these guns." With that any awkwardness Lux had melted away as the talking continued between them, the movie fading into the background as they get absorbed in conversation.

It was almost comically basic, like two people on a blind date talking about the most common of things. Lux couldn't be more elated however and to her it was the furthest thing from boring. Jinx was as animated as ever arms flailing about as she spoke, knee bouncing with barely contained energy and eyes sparkling with mirth. She learned so much about the shorter girl and Jinx found out more about her in return.

Jinx's favorite color was blue. Not blue like her hair but blue like the sky. (She was very insistent on that). She had a passion for the stars, launching into a speech about the NASA program and using all kinds of terms Lux could only nod and shake her head along to. They spoke and they spoke credits eventually rolling on the movie but not marking the end of the discussion, the sequel quickly turned on and subsequently forgotten about.

Lux told her about the recent stresses of her living situation, the story behind her car and how Garen had gifted it to her, escapades of her youth from the rare occasions where she wasn't the model daughter and throughout it all Lux felt warm. Almost like the model sun above her gave the room a relaxing toasty feel.

It was halfway through the second movie that she something struck her. "I just realized I've never actually introduced myself to you... So hi I'm Luxanna! I'm majoring in psychology with a minor in English and I'm 21 years old." Jinx blinks owlishly at her for a moment before responded. "Hmm expected you to be my age honestly but now that I'm thinking about it that does make sense with you being in a junior year class and all. Buuut I'm Jinx! Stands for jinx and I'm majoring in mechanical engineering with a minor in chemistry and I'm 18!" She caps it all off with a little twirl and a bow and it's Lux's turn to blink like an owl.

There's no need for her to ask the question however as Jinx continues. "Got fast tracked through some classes cause I'm just that awesome y'know. They were gonna put me in the highest level but I ummm..." Jinx trails off and her eyes glass over for a moment and Lux watches as she digs her nails into the palms of her hands before resuming. "Well let' just say I got a bit of a problem with the faculty and I ummm just I guess... she trails off again.

This time however the blue haired girl goes eerily still. Lux isn't sure what's happening or what's wrong but she can recognize somethings not quite right. Reaching out she gently grabs Jinx's hand within her's and pink eyes look at her for a second before ripping back off into space. Gently squeezing Jinx's palm to test the waters she gets no reaction and taking a risk she cautiously scooted closer on the couch.

Thigh to thigh now and still no indication she's making things worse Lux envelopes the other hand and says. "It's okay whatever it is I've got you. No need to say anything." For a second Jinx tenses up, a single luminescent tear trails it's way down her cheek but then she relaxes. Body melting into the blonde haired girl behind her as Jinx's muscles relax and she tucks her head on Lux's shoulder.

She's not sure how long they sat there like that, it must have been hours. The movie ended ages ago and the sun dips dangerously low in the window leaving them covered in shadow. The only sound the rhythmic breathing of the two girls and the rumbling of cars on the street below. Rustling in her arms Jinx utters the first words in hours. "Hey Luxie?" at Lux's hum she continues. "Why aren't you hating me?"

Lux looks down, greeted by a blue scalp as a Jinx burrows herself into her side hiding her face from view a muffled voice vibrates up her side. "It's just that you're pure, I'm gonna ruin you like I ruin everything else... cause jinx stands for jinx which stands for jinx which stands fo-." A hand touches the top of Jinx's head cutting her off. "Maybe I want to be ruined. You can certainly try your best but you'll find I'm a hard one to drag down." Jinx's head pushes up against her hand as she goes on.

"And I don't think your a jinx, not at all. jinx might stand for jinx but that doesn't make you one. You're Jinx and where I come from a jinx can bring just as much luck as it does misfortune. So... You're Jinx stands for Jinx and I think that's perfect."

The ball of blue digging into her side is quite for a moment before Jinx nuzzles in deeper and sleepy voice drifts up. "I knew it. i'm just gonna nap here a little bit if that's okay." punctuated with a half asleep giggle and something whispered Lux could barely pick up. "heheh I knew it was gonna be you, I saw your Light."

With a beaming smile Lux leans her head back on the couch yet again. This time however a warm body joins her and the rhythmic breathing of the girl atop her fills her ears. Blue and pink flash through her mind yet again but something new joins them as she drifts away. Red lips carved in a mischievous grin are the last thing she thinks about as sleep embraces her.

She wakes for a second time within the confines of a home that isn't her's. There's no concern of danger however she knows by now this place is safe, she can feel it. Something that does concern her however is the the lack of a certain blue haired bundle connected to her. Sitting up and eyes darting around her search doesn't take long.

None of the lights were on leaving the moonlight streaming in through the window the only source. Sitting in the middle of the beam illuminated with an almost ethereal glow was Jinx working on her easel, noticing her recently awakened state she says. "Welcome back sleepy beauty, also check it out! I started it last night when i first saw you napping there but ended up moving ya but I couldn't help but finish it." Stepping to the side so she can see the canvas, Lux lets out a small gasp.

It's her. Or more accurately it's a painting of her sleeping, sure it isn't photo-realistic but there's no mistaking it. It's her atop the couch limbs strewn about and a radiant golden glow coming from her hair flowing freely about. "Oh wow I umm oh my goodness-"

"Do, do you not like it? I'm sorry i dont know it if's it's weird i just umm... you looked umm just I dont know i guess i wanted to make you look like what i saw you as in the moment." Bolting up Lux rushes no reassure her. "No! I, sorry. No Jinx don't worry I dont think it's weird infact I think its amazing. You have a wonderful gift to create and fill the world with beauty and I'm proud you find me worthwhile inspiration."

Jinx deflates for a moment before bursting back to life, hopping in place her panicking face quickly shifting back to it's chaotic neutral. "Well in that case I'll have to find more excuses to draw you then. Also it's like way past midnight, hope your a nightowl like me because I have a supriiiiiisee!" She ends in a singsong fashion. Spinning around and grabbing something from one of the bean bags Jinx 180's so fast she nearly loses her footing before quickly balancing.

"Now I know your little miss fancy pants never done a bad deed in her life so you might not recognize it. But this my dear flashlight is the miracle substance known as alcohol!" With a flourish she tosses the bottle up into the air catching it behind her back before presenting it once again. "Tastes like a mix of nail polish and gasoline but that's part of the charm. Welp bottles up." With that Jinx unscrews the cap in and in one swift motion tilts her head back, chugging almost a quarter of the bottle as Lux grows increasingly baffled.

With a belch and vigorous shaking of her head Jinx almost vibrates in place. "Wppheeeewww that's got some kicker to it be careful with that Blondie." Extending her arm and holding the bottle out for Lux to grab. Surely it couldn't be that bad if Jinx drank so much right? Not one to be outdone Lux throws the bottle back determined to drink just as much as the blue haired girl. She barely gets a quarter of the way there before massively regretting that decision.

Coughing and sputtering all the way she manages to choke out. "Oh my God that burns so bad how did you do that with a straight face?!" She can see Jinx doubled over clutching at her stomach as she cackles madly. "Holy shit you should see your face right now that was priceless, the burn means it's doing the job sweetheart. Honestly you drank more then I thought you would color me impressed."

"You... You tricked me by keeping a straight face the whole time! That was horrible... And will have consequences!" With that Lux jumps off the couch and dashes towards the blue haired menace dead set on enacting revenge.

Quickly Jinx sidesteps out of the way braids billowing around her. Readjusting and with a growl Lux lunges again only to be dodged once more, charging wildly towards the girl Jinx pirouetting about as she dances between the grasping hands of Lux giggling madly all the while. "Mmmm cmon blondie you can do better then that! You'll never get me like this maybe you should just give up." Punctuated with her again somehow slipping from her grasp.

Baring her teeth and with another growl Lux's arm shoots out. Grabbing a hold of an exposed blue braid she yanks. Jinx letting out a yelp as all her momentum is stopped suddenly and she hits the floor with a loud bang. Her victory is short lived however as a falling Jinx had reached out and grabbed the collar of her shirt dragging her along for the ride.

With a dull thud they both impact the ground and Lux is suddenly very hyper aware. The heavy breathing of both girls mingling together as she can feel hot breath on her face, the sweaty skin courtesy of the DRUNKEN legendary battle. Lux can feel her body pushing against Jinx, who's crop top provides no cover as she can feel the toned muscles underneath. Pink eyes bore in blue as neither girl says a word.

She can smell the alcohol mingling in the air in the small space between their faces, watching as Jinx's eyes dilate and the heavy breathing morphs into a slow pant. Lux is scared to move, body fully encasing the smaller girl beneath her and she becomes very much aware of where her knee is placed between Jinx's legs. Her mind freezes as she goes on auto pilot and jerks forward in a dash to get off.

A whine comes from below her as she rapidly scrambles off of Jinx, falling backwards onto her butt on the floor. Another moment of silence plays out as they simply stare at one another before Jinx breaks the silence. "Well well well princess if I knew you'd get like this I'd have offered you liquor earlier." Lux stares for a moment longer before she bursts out in giggles, not even sure what she finds funny but laughing anyway because she simply can't keep the joy she's feeling inside.

Jinx joins in her laughter to, howls of laughter echoing in the dark room as they fall over each other shaking all the way trying to support and keep the other upright. Eventually they give up falling to a heap on the floor attempting to untangle limbs.

Lux lays there sprawled out with Jinx lying head beside her, looking up at the ceiling together they simply bask in one others presence before Jinx speaks. "Do you ever think things happen for a reason? I... i, I was lost for awhile. I was alive but I wasn't living y'know? Just kinda a long for the ride but not sitting in the seat. But then a star came along and all the haze and smoke in the sky cleared and for the first time in a long time... I feel like I'm there. I'm here and I can see and I never want to shut my eyes again."

Lux sits there and let's the other girls words wash over her. She sounded so vulnerable, like she was opening a long lost deeply buried part of her for Lux to see and she can feel tears well up in her eyes. She reaches out and takes Jinx's hand in hers with a squeeze. "Don't be afraid to close your eyes, the star isn't going anywhere. Even if your blind and everything is black it'll always shine bright. I promise."

Jinx rolls onto her side and they lock eyes, a warm smile blooms across her face as pink eyes shine and sparkle. "You promise." It wasn't a question. Or a statement. It was a simple confirmation, Jinx accepting the words she said and accepting the bond rolling back to stare at the ceiling. They stayed like that till the sun peeked back over the horizon marking a new day. With that new day Lux couldn't help but shake the feeling that it also marked the beginning of something else. She wasn't sure what but above all else Lux knew, She was stuck with Jinx... and Jinx was stuck with her.

"Hey Lux?"

"hmm?"

" Found You. "