Alex Dunphy x Fem!Reader - What is normal?

Chapter 4 - Nightmare

Once you got into her room, you realised you hadn't got any pyjamas, but Alex luckily didn't mind lending you a set of hers.

You were soon snuggled up in the spare duvet and blankets that Claire had strewn along the air-mattress. All was calm. Alex's room was so cozy, even if it was shared with her messy, loud sister. Maybe that's what made it feels so cozy. It felt like someone truly lived there. Especially in comparison to the cold room at your house.

Unfortunately, you had a rather upsetting nightmare, and woke up in a cold sweat. 

Sighing, you sat up and looked at the clock on Alex's bedside table. It read '1:46 AM'. For a second, you remained sat up, contemplating what your next move should be, until you heard Alex groan.
"Heyy.. Y/N, why're you awake?" She questioned.
"O-Oh, sorry Alex, did I wake you?" You asked in retort.
"Yes, you did. Now why're you awake?" She quizzed, less patient than before.
"I just had a dumb nightmare.." You admitted, scratching your neck awkwardly.
"Oh, I'm sorry." She smiled tiredly at you.
"Don't worry about it.." You muttered.
"You wanna hold my hand whilst you fall back asleep or something..?" She wasn't great with comforting people, but she tried.
"S-Sure.." You nodded.

And so, for about 2 minutes, you held your hand high enough, and she held her hand low enough, that you could both hold hands. That was until Alex sighed and said,
"My arm's tired. Just get in bed with me."
"I-Uh-Are you sure that's okay?" You asked, worried.
"Yeah, we're friends. Come on.." She moved back a little and patted the space in front of her as though you were some kind of pet.

You followed her instructions, and she held you close as you fell asleep, feeling safe for the first time in a long time.

The next morning, you woke up to the sound of her obnoxious alarm. Without thinking, you slammed the alarm onto snooze as you always did, and went back to bed.

Luckily, it was a Saturday, but what eventually woke you up for good was the sound of snickering above you. Groggily, you opened your eyes to find Haley stood above you, laughing.
"What're you laughing at..?" You asked.
"Nothing, you two just look adorable together." Hayley answered, giggling more.
"Whatever.." You dismissed her and sat up, detaching yourself from Alex's grip, which in turn, woke her up.

Soon enough, you were all dressed, you in yesterday's clothes of course, and you went downstairs to find a black-haired man making pancakes and dancing around the kitchen. You gave Alex a puzzled look, causing her to point at him and say,
"That's my dad." 
"Ohhh.." You nodded, he seemed fun at least.

All of you sat together at the dinner table and enjoyed the pancakes. You had to admit it, Mr Dunphy was a damn good chef. 
"So, what've you two girls got planned today?" Claire quizzed.
"We're gonna finish the science project today, and then, I don't know really." Alex answered for you both.
"Oh, right, what's your name by the way?" Alex's dad asked you.
"Y/N L/N." You answered.
"Coolio, you can call me Phil, Big P, P-Daddy.." He trailed off, causing you to laugh and Alex to bury her face in her hands, cringing. 

Once the table was cleared, you and Alex began to work on your project. Actually, this time. It didn't take long for the two of you to come up with a concept, and execute it. Plus, considering Alex worked out most of the specifics, you were basically destined to get an A.

Once you'd finished, you checked the time. It was 12:38 PM. 

"So, now we're done, do you want me to go home, or..?" You asked, turning to face Alex.
"I don't mind. You can stay and we can do whatever if you want?" She rested her face on her hand, leaning on the wooden table.
"Sure, not sure what to do though." You replied.
"Not a clue. We could always ask my sister for some normal teenager activities." Alex suggested.
"Yeah, sure, why not? Sounds fun." You hastily agreed, smiling at her.