Forced Withdrawals [Nox's Building]

[Tatyana]

It wasn’t about that. At least this time it wasn’t. She had wanted to say something, but she was scared to and didn’t know what to say. She had actually wanted some help, but didn't know how to ask. She could put that off though for Kenzie. Kenzie really did need her now.

”Okay,” she said and stood up, heading upstairs.

She found the trio of Liv, Hayden, and Kenzie. Hayden was trying to keep her from running. ”Kenzie,” she said, her voice soft as she knelt down on her level. ”Its okay, Kenzie. He doesn’t want to hurt you. Just breathe, Kenzie. Find your center - like we do in martial arts. You’re safe. You don’t need what was in the safe, hon. Give it back. It will be okay.”

[Sterling]

Liam stayed. they kissed. The dropped their bags and form themselves on the couch. Liam's hands were under her shirt. Her heart was racing, her body tingling. But Liam was tenative, this wasn't her first make out session it wasn't sex. She pulled his hand to places she wanted him to touch.

The door burst open and Juls shouted "What are you doing?"

Liam shot up and was leaping away from her before she could growl at the interruption. "You aren't my mom."

Liam frowned. "Sterling, she's an adult. And we follow the rules."

She sighed. "What rule, we can't fool around? I don't remember that rule." she said straightening out her shirt. "I thought you were cooler than that." She grabbed her things and pushed past them both and walked as fast as she could down stairs. Stupid Nox's Rules -- even though it wasn't one.