Strings of Fate

Strings of Fate 215- Silly and sorry Eventually the kitchen is clean and everyone starts to join us downstairs. By midday everyone. is awake except for Harry.

“I should probably wake him up or something, he didn’t mention having plans today but | doubt that he planned to sleep so late either. Although he probably should plan for side effects if he is going to keep drinking whatever Cam puts in front of him...” | say dryly.

“Can | do it?” Bellamy asks eagerly.

“Huh... you want to... wake Harry up?” | ask, a little confused. Is Bellamy trying to be nice to Harry? He nods and | swear he is practically bouncing in place.

“I mean... okay?” | tell him, a little doubtfully. His answering smile is absolutely gleeful. Then again, he’s been in a pretty good mood all morning. I'm not sure anything could kill that smile right now. Still... There is something strange about his excitement. | was right to be suspicious. Bellamy disappeared upstairs for a few minutes then into the living room to wake Harry. A minute later there is a sudden blast of loud music and the most high pitched sound | have ever heard Harry make. What the hell did Bellamy do? I run into the living room to find that Bellamy had thrown a container of water over Harry and apparently turned the TV on to a music channel as loudly as he could. The resulting fright has caused Harry to jump up and catch on one of the blankets that made up the side of the fort and yank it down on himself, tangling up and basically trapping him. Bellamy is laughing hysterically. Harry finally gets his head untangled and is now sitting there looking completely dazed and confused. Also wet, his dark hair dripping down his n*ck. His eyes are squinting and I'd be willing to bet he feels like there is a hammer smashing down on his skull right now. The water was funny, the loud music might be a little cruel. Actually, Bellamy looks like he might be regretting that part too, he might be cheerful but he is still hungover. | turn off the TV and turn to Bellamy, arms crossed over my chest.

“Really?” | ask, staring him down. He just shrugs.

“I'm pretty sure it's a rule of all sleepovers, don’t fall asleep first or be the last up or risk being pranked. It was unavoidable.” He insists. | roll my eyes.

“| feel like that’s not a rule.” | comment. To my surprise, Harry comes to his defence.

1/4 215- Silly and sorry “Actually | think it is. As much as | resent him right now, | would definitely have lost respect for him if he didn’t do something like this. Just remember, revenge is a dish best served cold and | am prepared to wait.” He says a warning in his voice. Okay then... this is both amusing and concerning. | guess a prank war between Bellamy and Harry might not be the worst. thing. This might actually be the most childish thing | have ever seen Bellamy do.

Making friends with Harry, someone who could not care less about his authority or status as Alpha might actually be good for him. He doesn’t get a lot of chances to cut loose, not to mention | think a better relationship with Harry will help with the whole jealousy issue.

In the afternoon, | receive a call from Alex. He also sounds a little groggy. These guys are definitely going to have to learn how to pace themselves with Cam's drinks. | also think | might have to get skind of hangover cure from her and keep it handy for future events.

“Hey Alex, what's up?” | greet him happily while | watch Darrien, Bellamy, Megan and Kiara work on taking down the fort while Harry gets in the way. If | had to decide who was the child, Harry or Kiara, Harry would definitely be the one | pick.

“Uh, hello Miss Gale. | was wondering if you wanted to arrange a tto go over sof the information I've found about your magic, or at least about Ananke.” He explains.

“Oh, that sounds great. When works well for you?” | ask. He seems a little thrown by that. | guess he’s used to kind of just being told when to do things by Bellamy, but this isn’t really a job, more of a favour. There's no particular rush or anything like that.

“I mean... I'm free this evening. Or tomorrow afternoon works too...” He trails off.

“How about tomorrow? | think we could all use a quiet afternoon today.” | joke. He sighs in relief. “I agree. | mean, yes. That works. Thank you. Also I... uh...” He trails off awkwardly.

“Yes?” | prompt. Alex hesitates before answering.

“I just wanted to apologise. | don’t really know exactly how I got so drunk last night, | don’t usually have that problem and I didn’t think | consumed that much alcohol but | must have been wrong. It was inappropriate ofto behave that way and | promise | will be more careful in the future. That is if you choose to inviteto a similar event, | don’t want to assume... | mean... ugh.” He falls silent.

2/4 Emergency calls only 215- Silly and sorry (0090%) 11:09 “Oh, that wasn’t your fault. and chilled out. She forgot to mention that she brought it and you drank some. It's really strong and very effective. You couldn’t have known. Also, don’t be silly, of course you will be invited over again. We're friends.” | reassure him. When Alex answers he sounds relieved, although still kind of uncomfortable.

am made a special drink for Shifters, it makes you really relaxed “Thank you. Will... Will you please pass my apologies on to Alpha Kane? | can’t help but feel that I've embarrassed myself.” Alex sounds so uncomfortable.

“Sure, if you want. But there's really no need to apologise. You did nothing wrong. If anything, | should apologise to you for letting someone basically drug you without your knowledge at my dinner party.” | tell him guiltily. He is quick to reassure me.

“No, no. Not all. I'm fins. Everything is fine. Thank you.” | decide to give Cam a call. She answers quickly.

“Morning.” She greets me.

“Hey Cam. So about that drink you made, the one to get the Shifter’s drunk. Well, the good. news is that it definitely worked. The bad news is that the hangover is killer and none of these guys were prepared for it.” | say it pleasantly but my tone is a clear warning.

“That's my bad. I really didn’t think it would be that strong. I'll whip up something to help and send it right over.” She promises.

“Thanks. And maybe no more sneak attack beverages? Just give a little warning. They probably would have drunk it anyways, but Alex is all guilty and embarrassed about getting drunk in front of his Alpha. | don’t want people feeling bad over things that were clearly not their fault.” Cam sighs.

“I understand. | really do. | won't let it happen again. | didn’t expect Harry to be so.... well... you know. He's a clingy drunk. | should have known better. | will be far more careful in the future.” She promises and luckily, | actually believe her. | like Cam, | don’t want to have to start with her about her drugging my friends.

Satisfied, | thank her for coming and let her get back to work.