At supper, the table was set casually, with a mix of comfort food and quick-to-make dishes, reflecting the laid-back atmosphere of the house. Evan had made his famous spaghetti with a rich tomato sauce, throwing in some extra garlic and herbs to make it extra flavorful. There were also side salads, with fresh greens and cherry tomatoes, and a bowl of garlic bread that was already starting to disappear as everyone dug in.
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Roxy was at the table, poking at her food but still a little distracted by the earlier chaos of the day. She took a bite of spaghetti and then shot Evan a playful smirk. “You know, I think you just made up for almost giving me a heart attack earlier.”
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Evan, already grabbing a second helping of spaghetti, looked up at her with an innocent expression. “Hey, you know I’m good for it.”
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Cam, who had managed to find his way back into the room, raised an eyebrow at the conversation. "Are you sure you two aren’t plotting world domination with all this food?" he teased, helping himself to some garlic bread.
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Roxy, always ready with a snarky comment, leaned back in her chair and shrugged. “Hey, we’re just trying to survive, Cam. If world domination happens, so be it.” She winked before taking another bite of pasta.
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The mood at dinner was relaxed, despite the earlier tension, as everyone dug into their meals, laughing over random bits of conversation and enjoying the familiarity of being together.
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As Roxy settled into her usual eating habits at dinner, she poked at the salad with a fork, only picking the parts that were drenched in dressing and soggy. She stirred it absentmindedly, not bothering with the sauce because she didn't like it. The pasta didn’t stand a chance either—she ate exactly half before putting her fork down and pulling her hair back, tucking the strands behind her ear. It was a small ritual she’d gotten used to over time.
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Evan noticed, of course. He always did. He watched as Roxy took her time, careful with each bite. He knew better than anyone that she never really knew when she was full. She just stopped eating when she didn’t want to chew anymore. And sure enough, once Cam finished his plate, Roxy took exactly two more bites of her pasta, her eyes flicking over to Evan, awaiting the signal.
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As soon as Evan set his fork down, Roxy’s hand stopped mid-air, her gaze shifting to Cam. She set the fork down slowly, as if respecting the unspoken rule between them.
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"You're good?" Evan asked gently, his blue eyes on her with a quiet understanding.
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"Yeah," Roxy replied, giving a small shrug and letting out a little sigh. She reached for her iced tea, only managing to drink a quarter of it, grimacing slightly. "Still don’t get why anyone would willingly drink this stuff."
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Cam chuckled from across the table. "It's an acquired taste."
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Roxy shook her head, leaning back slightly. “Acquired? More like torturous.”
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Roxy, exhausted after a long day, had curled up next to Evan, resting her head against his chest. The warmth of his body and the steady rhythm of his breathing made her feel safe, and soon enough, the comfort of his presence lulled her into a peaceful sleep.
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Evan, always protective but equally exhausted, had his arm around her, trying to stay aware of her need for comfort without overthinking the closeness. It didn’t take long for him to drift off as well, his mind quieting as Roxy’s soft breaths calmed him.
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Meanwhile, Cam, who had been pacing between his own thoughts and the quiet rhythm of the house, decided it was time to call it a night. He quietly slipped into his own room, closing the door behind him with barely a sound. He knew the morning would bring its usual routine—a shower for all of them before starting the day. But he also knew Roxy had her own peculiarities when it came to the early mornings. She always woke up at 5 AM, no matter how late she went to bed.
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As the house fell into silence, Cam laid down, mentally preparing for the usual routine in the morning. He'd be the last to get up, knowing Roxy would have long since had her time alone. With a sigh, he settled under the covers, letting the exhaustion of the day take over.
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In the dark quiet of the house, the trio’s night was peaceful, each of them finding their own ways to rest and recharge for the day ahead.
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