#c:gale

"I would call myself a ice queen in some ways but this is cold even for me. Do they have any of those outdoor heaters near here?" Everleigh asked as she rubbed her hands together. "I want the fresh air with the comfort of a cosy fire."

Alec had tried his best to ignore all the feelings he had about Gale living with his mother, but he still had a gnawing guilt that he was partly to blame. How could he have not known, even worse, how could he had left without making sure Gale had been fine, found somewhere to live. Alec pushed his fork around on his plate when the two of them were hanging out and having food, when he finally said what was on his mind, a question that felt like he had been holding in for months, finally pushing past the bullshit that they've talked about over it, skirting around the real problem. "Why didn't you tell me?" he asked.

Max's low alarm went off at three in the morning, so she went to the kitchen to get some juice for herself. Opening and closing her door quietly, hoping not to disturb Gale, she was still trying to get comfortable with having a roommate again, she turned and found him standing there. She jumped, putting her hand to her heart. "Oh my God, you scared me. I figured you were asleep."

Hazel didn't hesitate when she found out. The thing about Hazel is, when she was scared, she was angry. When that was combined with actually hurt and anger also. Well, it was usually best to steer clear of her. Thanks to the gossip witches, she knew where to find her twin, at their mother's house. She hoped her mother wasn't home, but she didn't care. Hazel had to see it with her own eyes. She opened the door to his old bedroom, not knocking. She definitely probably should've, but parts of Hazel hoped that she would find it empty. Except, it wasn't. Hurt, Hazel took a moment to form full words, "So, it's true? Are you fucking kidding me?"

"It’s open!” Hazel yelled to Gale who she was expecting at the flat. “Hey, do you want a pride themed cocktail? We’re pregaming. I promise not to make it so strong if you don’t want me too, but it’s pride month so you gotta get a little toasted. For the holidays.”