Law rubbed at his eyes, rolling over on the bed and glancing at the alarm clock beside him. It was already 9:52 in the morning. He blinked, surprised by how long he'd managed to stay asleep. Usually he woke up several times a night, but today was one of those lucky occurrences.8964 copyright protection278ＰＥＮＡＮＡkYWFWrSz2o 維尼
Noises on the floor caught his attention. Shachi and Penguin were sprawled out under a blanket, in nothing but their boxers, snoring rather loudly. He winced at a particularly phlegm-filled intake of air. It was a miracle those two got any sleep at all with the volume of noise they produced…Actually, it was a miracle anyone got sleep with them around.8964 copyright protection278ＰＥＮＡＮＡzfE7RWpzTi 維尼
Swinging his legs over the bed, he padded over to the mirror and ran a hand through his hair. The circles under his eyes were getting darker and more pronounced as time went on. With a sigh, he got dressed and opened the door without disturbing his crew mates.8964 copyright protection278ＰＥＮＡＮＡYMH5M3CLsu 維尼
"Hmm." He muttered, noticing that Lexi was no longer asleep on the couch. Then, it occurred to him that Lexi was probably on her way to class. One look in her room confirmed that her purse, book bag, and Lexi herself were all missing. He was willing to bet her truck would be gone as well.8964 copyright protection278ＰＥＮＡＮＡqii3oeYSRw 維尼
Footsteps behind him caused Law to turn. Bepo meandered up to him, rubbing at his eyes. "Where'd Lexi go? I don't smell her." He sniffed the air once more just to be sure.8964 copyright protection278ＰＥＮＡＮＡW26JDPEn6A 維尼
"Most likely to the university." He replied, descending the stairs. Bepo followed him to the kitchen, where the captain poured himself a cup of coffee, already brewed thanks to the timer on the machine.8964 copyright protection278ＰＥＮＡＮＡsZTVt94Xl3 維尼
"Do you think my uniform is done?" The bear asked, and Law shrugged.8964 copyright protection278ＰＥＮＡＮＡEctlRg7k5S 維尼
"You could go check. She took it in there." He pointed to the laundry room, sipping at his coffee. Bepo went to see if he could find his uniform. Law could see that his fur was matted in some places, and thought that perhaps the bear should get a much-needed bath after most of the day spent in the rain.8964 copyright protection278ＰＥＮＡＮＡKbK7JaoKDi 維尼
Thankfully, the skies looked fairly clear, though Lexi had emphasized that the weather changed quickly here.8964 copyright protection278ＰＥＮＡＮＡAxRjk3D37i 維尼
Something on the fridge caught his eye, and he walked closer. There was a piece of paper held by a magnet. It read:8964 copyright protection278ＰＥＮＡＮＡHj0lSJqxu6 維尼
'I'll be at classes basically all day. If you need anything just call me on my cell phone. Bepo's uniform is in the dryer so he can wear it now, and tell the boys that they aren't allowed outside of the house. No exceptions! Please take care of Nana, and don't let her touch anything dangerous. I worry about her enough already. I'll call around lunch time to check up on you guys. Lexi.'8964 copyright protection278ＰＥＮＡＮＡFi3fiRIKzf 維尼
Law put the note down, grinning at her written words. It seems she had been serious when she'd grounded his engineers. Though whether he decided to go through with her threat since she couldn't still had yet to be decided.8964 copyright protection278ＰＥＮＡＮＡKQ373HslLi 維尼
Bepo came back into the kitchen wearing his orange jumpsuit, looking decided happier than before. "It's a lot cleaner than before." He said.8964 copyright protection278ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8wnYlAdG8Y 維尼
Law nodded, downing the last of his drink. "Perhaps we'll need to give you a bath today too."8964 copyright protection278ＰＥＮＡＮＡMcmOsWIp66 維尼
"But I don't fit in Lexi's bathroom."8964 copyright protection278ＰＥＮＡＮＡF5Os8Iznm4 維尼
"Yes, we'll have to work around that." Law said slowly, placing his empty mug in the sink. He glanced around, as if the answer would be somewhere within his line of sight, but he still drew a blank. Perhaps he'd find a way later.8964 copyright protection278ＰＥＮＡＮＡPfbWvDJbBO 維尼
The door upstairs opened again, and the two engineers rushed to the bathroom. Shachi got inside first, leaving Penguin to bang on the door helplessly.8964 copyright protection278ＰＥＮＡＮＡAqzFc9Qlq5 維尼
"Come on! I've gotta go just as much as you!"8964 copyright protection278ＰＥＮＡＮＡxKLsf1BEC7 維尼
"Deal with it!" Shachi called, and Penguin looked around pleadingly. Law sighed, walking closer to the base of the stairs.8964 copyright protection278ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6ktckqONph 維尼
"You know there's a bathroom down on this floor, right?" Law called, and Penguin perked up as he ran down the steps two at a time. Somehow, he didn't fall flat on his face.8964 copyright protection278ＰＥＮＡＮＡs4alqnbqfC 維尼
"Thanks, Captain!" He disappeared around the corner and the bathroom door shut.8964 copyright protection278ＰＥＮＡＮＡz3Y7iqsi3o 維尼
"I swear…" Law didn't finish his thought, shaking his head in bewilderment.8964 copyright protection278ＰＥＮＡＮＡniv1DDkqXj 維尼
*Two Hours Later*8964 copyright protection278ＰＥＮＡＮＡTuwvO8uFXm 維尼
Lexi wrote down the last of her English lecture notes, stuffing the notebook into her bag once she was done. Just in time too. The professor began erasing everything she'd written on the board a few moments later, and Lexi sighed in relief. At least all the information was on hand this time. The last test had been so difficult without some of the material.8964 copyright protection278ＰＥＮＡＮＡM5c58hzsCf 維尼
Someone slapped a hand onto Lexi's right shoulder, and she jumped up with a gasp. Spinning, she locked eyes with that football player from a few days ago. Cooper was his name. She let out an exasperated sigh.8964 copyright protection278ＰＥＮＡＮＡs7HpWuYf5V 維尼
"Oh, it's you." The blonde only grinned.8964 copyright protection278ＰＥＮＡＮＡNWu0gnASbq 維尼
"Ah, don't sound so disappointed. It hurts my pride." He placed a hand over his heart, pretending to be wounded by her words. Stuffing the rest of her things into the bag and tossing it over her shoulder, she shook her head.8964 copyright protection278ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5t764Tiy4L 維尼
"What do you want, Cooper?" Her blatant distaste of his presence seeped into her voice, but he seemed to ignore it. If he had noticed at all. Who knew when it came to those jocks?8964 copyright protection278ＰＥＮＡＮＡeUDWmC3oPx 維尼
"I wanted to ask if you and your Greek friend were still coming to the party this weekend? Having an actual Greek at a fraternity party would be rad." He said, flashing his 'winning' smile once again. She raised a brow, cocking her hip.8964 copyright protection278ＰＥＮＡＮＡdZeVutTRgd 維尼
"I said we would think about it. I might have plans."8964 copyright protection278ＰＥＮＡＮＡFiFjZiQ8x9 維尼
"Well, as long as he can come than if you're busy that's ok." Her eyes went half-lidded at the barely disguised insult, but she put on a face and gave a fake smile.8964 copyright protection278ＰＥＮＡＮＡj0ZpHTCb0c 維尼
"I'll keep that in mind." Her monotone replied. She was just thankful that her shirt didn't give him any chances to look down the front again8964 copyright protection278ＰＥＮＡＮＡK8zwZY3Djo 維尼
"Sweet. I'll catch you later." He said, raising a hand in farewell and turning to head towards the doors.8964 copyright protection278ＰＥＮＡＮＡnvfzqq6fFN 維尼
"Don't sound so disappointed, it hurts my pride." She mocked under her breath in a funny voice, scoffing at the sheer ridiculousness of it all. Did guys like him actually exist? Before any other jerks could approach her, she picked up her things and left the room to head to the union building for lunch.8964 copyright protection278ＰＥＮＡＮＡFncnZT8TJ9 維尼
Along the way, she pulled out her phone and checked the screen. There weren't any missed calls from home. They hadn't tried to call. Lexi hoped she could take that as a good sign and assume that everything was going fine. She swallowed, praying that she could safely make that assumption.8964 copyright protection278ＰＥＮＡＮＡZGLClH1dPq 維尼
No longer able to ignore her growling stomach, she turned towards the food court in the union building and got in line for the Chinese food. The smells wafted throughout the room, and she salivated at the scent of teriyaki sauce.8964 copyright protection278ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6odP39KDeO 維尼
"I know it's cold but I can't change the temperature." Law said, spraying the stream of water onto the white bear with a sigh. The first mate huddled on the grass with a resigned shiver.8964 copyright protection278ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5AynwoXebp 維尼
"I'm sorry." He said, dropping his head.8964 copyright protection278ＰＥＮＡＮＡkJEhYGyNqY 維尼
"No matter." Law replied, lathering the soap in his hands and rubbing it along the bear's back. The soap coated his fur with white bubbles, making it soft and smooth. Law accidentally got the water too close to his face, and Bepo shook his head to rid himself of the water.8964 copyright protection278ＰＥＮＡＮＡrxdQMl6lYv 維尼
"Hey!" Law shouted, getting splashed with water. At least he wasn't wearing his shirt so it didn't get wet, and his pants were already sprinkled with water from the spray, but the cold mist of moisture flecked onto his bare chest and it came as a shock. "Stay still, Bepo."8964 copyright protection278ＰＥＮＡＮＡv1a4qDCe9K 維尼
"Yes, Captain."8964 copyright protection278ＰＥＮＡＮＡeGNd4VGg62 維尼
Shachi and Penguin sighed deeply, staring up at the ceiling from their places lying on the floor. The ceiling fan spun slowly, creating the barest of breezes down on the two pirates. The TV was on, the volume barely above a hearable level, but whatever it was that was on wasn't interesting in the least. What's more, Law had decided to implement Lexi's grounding, and they weren't allowed outside at all. This left little for them to do, other than lay there like lumps.8964 copyright protection278ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9oKjjZpzmN 維尼
"I'm so booorrrreeed." Penguin moaned, stretching out on the carpet.8964 copyright protection278ＰＥＮＡＮＡfHXGPRXdcS 維尼
"So am I." His friend responded.8964 copyright protection278ＰＥＮＡＮＡNSkdLoyyBd 維尼
Outside, they could hear the sounds of water splashing, and the Captain talking to Bepo. The bear was getting a bath, and since he wouldn't be able to fit in the tub inside the house, they had no choice but to use the hose and some soap they'd found upstairs. The sounds of outdoor activities had them sighing in depression again. Oh, how they wished they could find something to distract them.8964 copyright protection278ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3G6EB8rIqO 維尼
"Why didn't we bring some of our card decks with us?" Penguin asked no one in particular. Shachi sat up, looking around dejectedly.8964 copyright protection278ＰＥＮＡＮＡPuP5ku7EEc 維尼
"If only we had brought one of the board games from the sub too…" He mused, and then suddenly he had an idea. "Hey, do you think Lexi-chan has any games lying around?"8964 copyright protection278ＰＥＮＡＮＡJjJqLsZDeP 維尼
"Maybe. But do you think we would know how to play any of them?" Penguin sat up as well, rubbing the inactivity from his eyes.8964 copyright protection278ＰＥＮＡＮＡkApyXPmhX7 維尼
"Only one way to find out." He stood, wandering over to the cupboard under the TV stand. Opening it, he found a bunch of rectangular boxes. Frowning, he picked one up.8964 copyright protection278ＰＥＮＡＮＡizNVdnooKW 維尼
"What is that?" Penguin asked, pointing to the thing in his hand.8964 copyright protection278ＰＥＮＡＮＡruzV8WG1ue 維尼
"It says 'The Amazing Spiderman'" He scratched the back of his head, flipping it over to the other side.8964 copyright protection278ＰＥＮＡＮＡNjqxmlvmWm 維尼
"Is it a game?"8964 copyright protection278ＰＥＮＡＮＡyzWE8e24aK 維尼
"No idea. But Lexi-chan has a lot of them." Shachi put the one in his hand to the side, picking up another from inside the cupboard. "Ferngully? What's that?" A fairy was flying through a forest on the front, but neither really understood what it was trying to say.8964 copyright protection278ＰＥＮＡＮＡ711wnOB5OQ 維尼
"How am I supposed to know? This one says 'Texas Chainsaw Massacre.' Sounds creepy. And the front doesn't look very nice either." There was a dark picture of a man shrouded in shadow on the front, and they put it to the side.8964 copyright protection278ＰＥＮＡＮＡcoZgc7xnIW 維尼
"I don't think these are games." Penguin finally said, helping his friend put away all the boxes. "Hmm…what about in the closet up front?"8964 copyright protection278ＰＥＮＡＮＡIdZbsTs4d6 維尼
They made their way to the front door, going down the hallway to the closet. Opening it, they were almost hit with Law's sword as it toppled over, but they caught it easily.8964 copyright protection278ＰＥＮＡＮＡi75J6J6HB9 維尼
"Phew. Captain would kill us if we broke his sword." They placed it to the side so it wouldn't fall again. Turning their attention to the inside, they looked around.8964 copyright protection278ＰＥＮＡＮＡNAhFypJpKS 維尼
There were coats hung by hooks on all sides, but a small shelf at the top held a few long boxes. They were decorated by pictures and words, and the first one they saw they grabbed.8964 copyright protection278ＰＥＮＡＮＡLhDpzHKVMY 維尼
"Hmm…Monopoly?"8964 copyright protection278ＰＥＮＡＮＡjbdIVEPUuB 維尼
"Sounds kind of fun. And look, it definitely looks like a game. I hear pieces on the inside." Shachi shook the box, and they wandered back into the living room after replacing Law's sword on the inside.8964 copyright protection278ＰＥＮＡＮＡw03ZUNr7f4 維尼
Placing the box on the ground, they opened the lid, revealing a set of small silver figures, some dice, several different types of cards, the game board, and a manual for instructions.8964 copyright protection278ＰＥＮＡＮＡFNA527UEzE 維尼
Suddenly, the phone in the kitchen rang, and the two looked to each other. "It's probably Lexi-chan!" Shachi said, standing to get it. Penguin followed just as quick, chasing after him.8964 copyright protection278ＰＥＮＡＮＡlJVNN6ZDEE 維尼
"I wanna answer it!"8964 copyright protection278ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1SKAGK0h7l 維尼
"No, I get to!"8964 copyright protection278ＰＥＮＡＮＡHwLdbRnGHO 維尼
"Says who?"8964 copyright protection278ＰＥＮＡＮＡC9eixk1l71 維尼
"Says me!"8964 copyright protection278ＰＥＮＡＮＡVZvwVofKqD 維尼
"Lexi-chan likes me more!"8964 copyright protection278ＰＥＮＡＮＡIQO2wtr3vv 維尼
"No way, baka!"8964 copyright protection278ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2RHqVx9Fci 維尼
They reached the phone and hit their thumbs on the answer button at the same time. "Hello?" They said in unison, angrily glaring at each other for getting in the way.8964 copyright protection278ＰＥＮＡＮＡRMEdeZO1zc 維尼
There was a pause. "Uh, Shachi? Penguin?"8964 copyright protection278ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4EJHdHPtdQ 維尼
"Hi, Lexi-chan!" They greeted happily. "How is the university?"8964 copyright protection278ＰＥＮＡＮＡL0iJnUIVFE 維尼
"Oh, it's fine. Anyways, I was just calling to check in. How is everything there?"8964 copyright protection278ＰＥＮＡＮＡ754lMoNIfW 維尼
They glanced at the back door, still hearing the water outside from the hose. "Oh, it's great! Captain is giving Bepo a bath right now-"8964 copyright protection278ＰＥＮＡＮＡALzo3NzeCE 維尼
"Please tell me he's not using my bathroom for that." She sounded distressed. Penguin grinned.8964 copyright protection278ＰＥＮＡＮＡthoVxQjH9J 維尼
"Don't worry, he's using a hose we found outside and some soap from upstairs."8964 copyright protection278ＰＥＮＡＮＡFfrTVFnCiH 維尼
"Alright, well I might need to buy more soap after that, but as long as he doesn't make a mess." She sighed in relief. "What are you guys up to?"8964 copyright protection278ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4KGemRMzPS 維尼
"We found this box that says Monopoly on it. We were about to play it."8964 copyright protection278ＰＥＮＡＮＡRhxBN6xwq8 維尼
She laughed on the other end. "Monopoly? Oh boy, I hope you two are still friends by the end of it."8964 copyright protection278ＰＥＮＡＮＡN6rGN6IwO1 維尼
"What do you mean?" Shachi asked, and they both frowned in confusion.8964 copyright protection278ＰＥＮＡＮＡtY6BQhNLsZ 維尼
"You'll see." Was all she said. "Has Nana woken up yet? On Friday's she'll sleep in a lot, so just try to keep it down if she's still asleep."8964 copyright protection278ＰＥＮＡＮＡHP5D56dAd8 維尼
"No, but we'll be sure not to wake her up." Shachi promised.8964 copyright protection278ＰＥＮＡＮＡdTtnOkDO98 維尼
"Yeah, nothing'll go wrong!" Penguin guaranteed.8964 copyright protection278ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7cOJcHnNYb 維尼
"Hmm. Sure. Anyways, I'm eating lunch now so I gotta go. And if you guys are hungry there's stuff in the fridge you can heat up in the microwave. But read the directions first just to be safe. And don't eat it all."8964 copyright protection278ＰＥＮＡＮＡq9wzmbP9hn 維尼
"No problem, Lexi-chan!" They said in unison once again, and she sighed.8964 copyright protection278ＰＥＮＡＮＡAKcRFsadJD 維尼
"Alright, call if you need anything. See ya." There was a beep, and they couldn't hear anything after that. They hung the phone back up and wandered back into the living room.8964 copyright protection278ＰＥＮＡＮＡRU79yAn4Pz 維尼
"Now, let's read the directions before we get started."8964 copyright protection278ＰＥＮＡＮＡKULX6xx01c 維尼
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