The Umbrella Academy Season 3

Chapter 22

"Yes. If he trys anything I'll do it first."

"You're just like Five, you know?"

"Really? I hadn't noticed."

We both laugh a little.

"Were you being serious when you said I was more like a brother to you than him?"

"Yes. He always tried to mess everything up for me when he had the chance."

"Sounds like you guys are as messed up as we are."

"Maybe" I agree, "thanks for sticking up for me and Five."

"Don't mention it. It's the least I could do for you and my brother."

"I know you probably won't like hearing this, but, it's nice to see you have a soft spot for your family."

"You know, you're included in that."

"I know."

"I think it's really weird how you're exactly like Five, but also way nicer."

"Well, I try. Being rude to everyone isn't really gonna get you anywhere. And before you ask no I'm not telling Five that! He's not gonna listen!" I laugh a bit.

"I'm guessing they all ask you that?"

"Yeah, and I know he's not gonna care."

"Where is he anyway?"

"He's trying to figure out if I can go back with you guys without causing any damage to the timeline."

"Well, good luck with that. See you around." He starts to walk away.

"Yeah." I go back to my room.

About an hour and a half to 2 hours pass and I decide to go see how Five's doing.

I knock on the door.

"Who is it?" He asks.

"It's Five."

"Oh, come in."

"Thanks."

"What's up?" He says walking up to me.

"Nothing" I answer, "I just wanted to check and see how it's going."

"Actually, I think I'm almost done."

"Really? Then I don't want to bother you."

"No it's fine. You can stay if you want."

"Are you sure?"

"Yes, I'm sure."

"Okay, I'll be right back" I blink to my room to get the book Ben let me borrow to read again then goes back Five's room then sit at the desk.

Five looks at the book and says, "She's still reading that book?"

I look at him and don't say anything because he got mad when I answered before.

Five looks back at me and realizes why I'm just staring at him and not saying anything.

"It's okay to answer." He says softly while looking at me.

I nod and smile.

"I'm reading it again."

"You like that book?" He says looking back at the wall.

"Yeah, Ben let me borrow it when we were younger and I didn't get to finish it until now. This was one of his favorites."

"That's nice."

"Mhm."

The room falls silent not awkward silence just silence.

A while later Klaus walks in with a glass of wine.

"Hey Klaus. What are you doing?" I ask.

"I was looking for you and you weren't in your room so I thought you'd be in here."

"What did you need?"

"I was gonna ask if you want a glass of wine?"

I look at Five and he nods then I look back at Klaus.

"I'll take one." I say.

"Make that two!" Five adds.

"Two glasses of wine coming up." He leaves to get the wine.

"Do you plan on getting drunk tonight?" Five asks jokingly.

"Only if you are!" I say back jokingly.

"I did it!" Five looks at me really excited.

"What?"

"I figured it out!"

"Really!? What's the percentage?"

"There's a 20% chance of it changing the timeline."

"Five..."

"Could you at least think about it?"

"Okay."

"So, how about those drinks?"

"Let's go find Klaus!" I say standing up.

"Wanna race?"

"Nah, I'm good" I blink to the bar before he could say anything.

Five blinks after me.

"Took you long enough!" I say taking a sip of my wine.

"Well I'm sorry you didn't give me a warning!" He says sitting on the barstool next to me.

"Well, you should've known."

"Five?" Klaus says handing a glass of wine to Five.

"Thanks" He says taking the glass.

"I noticed something you all have in common while you've been here."

"And that is?" Klaus asks.

"You all have a soft spot for your family. And I think that's very sweet." I smile.

"Like you don't!"

"I never said I didn't!"

"You're a big softy you know?" Five says to me.

I roll my eyes.

"You're a big softy for Five!" Klaus states.

"Just shut up! You guys are so annoying!" I say laughing.

"Wait, but, what about me?!" Klaus asks.

"What do you mean?"

"Do you love me?!" He gives my puppy eyes.

"Klaus!"

"Is that a no?" He gets sad.

"Of course not! I just, um... I-"

"It's okay" he says stopping me, "I know. Don't worry." He smiles at me.

I smile back at him then chug the rest of the wine.

"So now what?"

"What do you mean?"

"Are we just gonna have one glass of wine tonight?"

"You want something else?"

"Yes!"

"Coming up!" He goes to get another drink.

"How much are you drinking tonight?" Five asks me.

"Not to much" I respond. "I'm not gonna get drunk if that's what's you're asking."