Roommates

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I started to turn around but Tommy grabbed my arm.

"No," He stated firmly, "Just keep walking and ignore them." He began striding, confidently, forward as he pulled my arm. I stared at Dream and, now noticed, Sapnap as they drank soda.

Anger bubbled inside of me, but I followed Tommy as we walked throughout the sand dunes. I tried to ignore their presence, but I kept glancing over at them.

We soon walked past their spot, sand dunes blocking out their view of us. I felt relief flood throughout my body as we approached the beach, accomplished that we had gotten past them.

"Bailey!"

I froze in my tracks, causing Tommy to halt because he still held my wrist. I spun around and saw Clay waving over the dunes.

I grimaced and stumbled backwards. Tommy caught me and whispered in my ear. "Act normal," he told me. He pushed me forwards and I did a awkward wave back. I ran over to Clay, Tommy following behind me.

"Hi, Clay!" I shouted, trying to sound cheerful. I knew that I would have to forgive him one day, after all he was my brother, but what he did was so cruel and selfish.

"How are you today?" I asked, giving him a small hug.

"Feeling better now that you're happy." He hugged me tighter, placing his head on my shoulder. The small action tugged at my heart strings, making me feel emotional. I pushed back my tears, feeling overwhelmed with forgiveness.

I pulled back, only remaining slightly angry. "You have nothing else to do with the team other than going to the beach?" I had a scoff in my tone.

"We're in England," He argued, "Why not?" Clay backed up and noticed Tommy. "Wait, you guys know each other?" I cringed and remembered that I had never told Clay about my roommates.

I hesitated. "Yes, he's my roommate," I announced slowly. Clay glared at Tommy and Tommy stepped back. I could feel tension arising fast.

"Tommy is your roommate?" His voice arose when he said "Tommy" and "roommates", showing he was angered.

My eyes grew large and I crossed my arms. "He is my roommate." I talked slow and sternly, trying to understand his point. "I have other roommates too."

"What on earth is your luck to be able to have famous Tommyinnit as your roommate?" Clay went on, ignoring what I said about my other roommates. But a word in his sentence caught my attention.

"Famous?" I questioned. "He's just a streamer, he's not famous." I scoffed and turned around to face Tommy, but the expression he gave me showed everything.

I was speechless. I could understand why he didn't tell me, but it felt like we've known each other for a while. But I couldn't understand was how he could be famous! He shouted so frequently and went on rambles about everything.

"What about Wilbur and?" I was cut off by Clay.

"Wilbur too?" I looked at Clay strangely and knew my answer.

"And Tubbo."

Sapnap laughed and came over to us. "You got all the British boys!" I slapped Sapnap across the face, playfully.

"Shut up, Sappynappy!" I shouted as he stumbled back, tubbing his cheek.

"Don't hit, Sapnap!" Clay commanded. His face looked distressed. "I'm so pissed at you right now, Bailey!"

"It's not my fault!" I defended, "I had no idea who my roommates were!" Thoughts began to conjure in my head about what Clay would do.

Would he hit Tommy?

Would he hit me?

Would he take me away from everybody?

"Besides," I continued, "What's the big deal that I'm roommates with them!" By now, Clay's fists were clenched and his teeth were about to be grinded.

He looked me directly in the eyes, fire burning inside of them. "Pack your bags, we're leaving."

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Word Count: 635 words