It was slowing down a bit so I made myself a hot chocolate. It wasn’t your average hot chocolate though. Nope. It was an Ella Original as Perrie liked to call all my creations. It was hot chocolate made with milk instead of water and I added mini marshmallows then topped it with whipped cream, chocolate drizzle, and hot cocoa powder. It was like heaven in my mouth. I took a sip and grimaced as the boiling hot liquid slid down my throat slicing my insides with a burning sensation. Totally worth it though! Perrie was flipping through a magazine while El was painting her nails. I heard the ding of the kitchen timer so I slammed down the hot chocolate and rushed into the kitchen. I took my sweet & spicy cinnamon rolls out of the oven and put them on one of the cooling racks. It was one of my newest ideas. They’re the basic cinnamon rolls but with a bit of a twist. They have jalapeno pepper bits mixed in with the dough and the powdered sugar glaze has some jalapeno pepper juice mixed in giving it a bit of a kick. These were a huge success and originally my idea. Until Rachel made Jen believe it was her own. I swear that bitch is the biggest attention whore I ever met.
I heard Perrie giggle and looked through the kitchen window that overlooked the coffee counter and dining area. My eye widened as I realized that the boys El and Perrie hadn’t shut up about weren’t normal boys..Holy. Shit. They were One Direction Boys! I mentally kicked myself a hundred and one times for not putting two and two together. I whirled around too quickly and knocked over a big glass jar of flour. I flailed my arms to catch it but with no luck. It crashed to the floor and up came a big white cloud of dust. The swinging door behind me banged open and I turned around to come face to face with Perrie and El. The boys were stood back towards the doors waiting for someone to say something. Their eyes wide and their mouths agape they stood there just looking at me. I crossed my arms in the process and before I could control it I sneezed. Do you hear me!? I fucking sneezed! “Bless You.” Perrie said. El was still at a loss for words. I crossed my arms again and shook the access flour out of my hair. I glared at Louis who was basically in splits, and Harry who was doubled over with laughter. “Hmph!” I said and pushed past the seven of them flinging my apron off in the process and hurriedly making my way down the staircase to my bedroom. I had closed the door behind me and left a trail of my uniform in various places so when I was on the solid concrete floor I was left in nothing but my bra and underwear. My shoes had been kicked off before I had even made it halfway down the steps and I basically bolted to the bathroom peeling off my undergarments in the process. So when I turned the shower on I stepped right in letting the hot water make its way down my flour covered skin. I grabbed some of my strawberry scented shampoo and lathered it through my disgustingly messed up hair. I washed it out right away and about five minutes later did the same with the conditioner. I just stood there for a bit under the water with my eyes closed lost in thought. When I realized I’d probably have to go up there sometime soon I stepped out of the shower, grabbed a fluffy light blue towel and wrapped it around me. I shook out my hair and plugged in my blow dryer and started to do my hair.
Once my hair was dry I tossed the towel on my bed and flung open my closet looking around for something to wear. I settled on Black skinny jeans with a plain white vneck and my white vans. I grabbed a navy blue blazer to complete my ensemble and studied myself in the mirror satisfied with my appearance. I ran my fingers through my strawberry scented mess and decided to put it into a side french braid. I had finished within ten minutes and ran back up the steps to the bakery. I went back to the kitchen and still saw them gaping at the mess on the floor. I rolled my eyes and pushed through the boys almost flinging them to the ground. “Well hello to you too!” Liam said snottily and I did my best to ignore him. I grabbed the broom that was next to our giant oven and started sweeping up the glass. Once I was done I dumped the shards of the once beautiful jar and angrily whirled to face my friends and the boys. Perrie stood up straight as soon as she realized where this was going. I rarely gave them this rant but when I did they didn’t try to defend themselves. They understood how pissed I was and I let them have it. Not holding back this time.
“WHY!?” I shouted. “Why wouldn’t you pick it up? None of you are crippled for christs sake. Perrie and El. I thought you girls were better than this! You know all too well I HATE having to pick up after my stepsisters and Jen. I do NOT need to start picking up after you two as well.” They exchanged glances and hung down their heads. I could see Zayn and Louis’ hands start to ball into fists but Perrie and El shot them glares warning them not to do or say anything. “I love you girls to death. But seriously...Would it have KILLED you to clean it up for me? Yes I realize it was my fault but you were right here. Please. I can’t have you turning into Jen and my step brats!” I sighed defeated and Perrie and El came up and engulfed me in one of their massive group hugs. I let a tear roll down my cheek and Perrie caught it with her thumb. “Hey. Babe, you know we love you. We probably should’ve cleaned it up. We were just...I don’t know. But we would never turn into them.” She said them bitterly. El just nodded hugging me even tighter. When we finally broke apart the linked arms with me and kissed me on the side of my cheek. I smiled and we laughed. The boys looked at us like we were insane. Perrie turned towards me and cocked her head slightly as if asking me if I wanted them to explain my situation. I shook my head. I didn’t need their pity. Zayn and Louis shot their girlfriends a pleading look but both just shook their head implying for them not to pry any further. They nodded in agreement. “You must be hungry yeah?” I asked smiling halfheartedly. The boys looked at each other and nodded eagerly. The three of us giggled. Perrie and El left my side and ushered the boys out of the kitchen and into the dining area where the followed willingly. I turned to grab my tray of freshly baked cinnamon rolls and carried it out into the brightly lit room where I set it on the counter in front of the boys. They looked at me as if asking for permission. I nodded. “I’m warning you though. These aren’t your average cinnamon rolls. If you can’t stand extremely spicy things don’t. eat. these.” I warned. They just gave me weird looks but each grabbed one taking a huge bite. The one named Liam’s eyes shot open and began to water before he swallowed. “Drink?” I asked knowingly. He quickly nodded and I poured him a large glass of water. They all finished their food quickly and everyone except Liam reached for another. Perrie and Eleanor had the water glasses under control so I made my way to the end of the counter where I started to sip on my hot chocolate. I was somewhat relieved that it was scalding anymore. It wasn’t cold and it wasn’t burning it was just right. Jesus. I feel like Goldilocks but with Hot Chocolate. I mentally face palmed myself and sipped on my drink again. I felt like someone was watching me so I slowly turned around to come face to face with the green-eyed boy. My facial expression was completely muted and I sipped on my drink slowly. He chuckled and with a cheeky grin asked, “Is that...Hot Chocolate?” I almost choked on my drink. I swallowed and burst out into a fit of laughter. I slammed my drink on the counter and wiped my mouth. “Yup.” I said popping the P. He grinned and I almost cracked up again just by looking at his face. I turned around and headed back towards the kitchen. But before I closed the door I heard Niall say. “Harry you fucking creep!” I could almost feel him blushing. But I couldn’t deny the feeling in the pit of my stomach as the unfamiliar rosiness crept into my cheeks. I haven’t felt like that in a while. I shook my head before laughing again. His last line replayed over and over again in my mind. “Is that...Hot Chocolate?” I shook my head in disbelief. What a boy...What. a. boy.

Notes

Sorry if it's not the best. But thanks for all the support! You guys are awesome!
~Linzie~