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Chapter 13 - CHAPTER THIRTEEN - Just my roommate

As Eddie enters the dining area with a familiar-looking blonde, Luca's eyes start to enlarge. The blonde is smiling at him, and when they make eye contact, Eddie is smirking.

"Bunny?" Luca speaks hesitantly while scanning the space for a route out. Perhaps the floor will collapse in on him, burying him alive. All he can do is hope!

Hey, baby. Bunny, who is still grinning, says, "I thought I'd stop by and see if you like to have some fun. Eddie settles into her seat and eats a Biscotti and a tablespoon of homemade ice cream.

"BABY? LUCA!" From next to him, Kate yells, making Luca shudder.

"Kate, I-"

"You make me appear foolish! Constantly!"

"Me? Are you serious?

Bunny is left standing in front of Eddie and a bewildered Parker while Luca and Kate continue their argument in Luca's bedroom.

"Well, I suppose I'll leave. Hello, Edison. Please have Luca call me.

"Of course, Bunny. "See you!" Parker turns to face her while keeping his mouth wide as Eddie replies with a smile.

What in the world? Does Luca deceive Kate?

She also betrays him. It only concerns their connection. Eddie offers a shrug in response. She had grown accustomed to witnessing their altercations.

Don't worry, they'll soon engage in angry makeup sex.

"Eddie, that's not right. Your roommate is an idiot.

Eddie lines her lips with a little touch. Parker, you're unfamiliar with Lucas.

You're standing up for him? Eddie defrauds his girlfriend.

"She also cheats on him."

That does not make it legitimate.

Why do you think he deserves this?

"You shouldn't live with him," she said.

Why not?" The Morris are the only ones; they resemble my family, Parker.

They're not your family and Luca, based on the way he perceives you.

I don't date Luca! I'm in a relationship with you.

"Are you feeling anything for him?"

"No!" Eddie responds far too rapidly. "No, Parker—just my roommate. Not because I have feelings for him, but rather since you don't know him, I'm asking you not to judge him.

Parker exhales heavily and looks at Eddie. "I don't -"

"Parker, please." Eddie places his lips against Parker's while she holds her face in her hands. He quickly licks her lower lip with his tongue.

He gains access when she opens her mouth, and his tongue pierces hers. Parker moves away while grinning as he turns to face Eddie.

"You have a vanilla flavor," Eddie senses her body heat as he says with a chuckle.

"Maybe we should finish our dessert." She utters, and Parker touches her thigh with his hand.

I can come up with a better idea.

Would you like to spend the night?

The question "You sure?"

….

At three in the morning, Eddie is awakened by her phone buzzing. She can feel Parker's arm encircling her waist. Parker Eddie grabs her phone from the nightstand without waking up.

She sees a text from Luca when she unlocks it.

LUCIANO

3.02am: Are you busy?

EDDISON

3.03 a.m. Uh...sleeping.

LUCIANO

3.03 a.m.: You're not, no.

3.04 a.m.: Please come to my room.

EDDISON

3.04 a.m. Kate, what about her?

LICIANO

3.05 a.m.: She had already left. I became tired of her.

EDDISON

3.05 a.m.: Parker is here.

LUCIANO

3.06am: I know. To my room, please. I need to speak.

Resetting her phone to the nightstand, Eddie. She carefully raises Parker's arm away from her body. Parker gives her a strong hug as she tucks her pillow beneath his arm. She quietly exits her bedroom, closing the door behind her. She moves to Luca's room up the hall and gently knocks on the door.

Luca answers the door with "Hey." Eddie's torso is covered in his sleeves, and his lips are smirking. "I appreciate you dressing up." Eddie gives her clothing a brief glance. She hastily tries to conceal her singlet and underwear with her arms, but Luca giggles. Cara, don't hide yourself.

You're a perv, I say.

Yet you continue to adore me.

"If you're not going to let me in, why did you wake me up?"

"I'm craving popcorn. Want any?" Luca moves past Eddie and moves in the direction of the kitchen. Eddie had a hard time keeping up, taking three steps for each of his.

The two watch Friends reruns while eating popcorn in the living room. Eddie reclines on the sofa, her feet resting on the coffee table, and Luca crosses his legs across her lap. Eddie looks to her roommate as she notices sunlight entering through the window.

"Luca I'm returning to bed now.

But I needed to speak with you.

We've been seated here for about three hours, and all you've said is that my hairstyle is similar to Rachel's.

"Well, you do.."

"Luke."

"Fine. Whatever."

Before getting up and go back to her room, Eddie pushes his legs off her lap and reaches over to kiss him on the cheek.

Luca sighs as he takes his phone from his pocket and notices that Kate has left him three messages.

VANDERBEEK

3.58 am: I'm sorry I left you in that way, Luca.

4.10am: You are missed.

5.34am: Come and find me now. I'll make it worthwhile for you.

Before starting a new communication to his brother, Luca sighs.

LUCIANO

6.35 a.m.: I require assistance.

MARCELLO

6:41 a.m.: F--- off.

LUCIANO

6.42 a.m.: Kate and I argued.

MARCELLO

6.43 a.m.: I say good riddance.

LUCIANO

6.44 a.m.: Marcello!

6.44 a.m.: I want Eddie, she wants to make up.

MARCELLO

6.45 a.m.: The answer is easy. Let Ed know your feelings.

LUCIANO

6.45 a.m.: No way.

6.46 a.m.: Parker spent the night once more.

MARCELLO

6.46am: Demonstrate your superiority.

Luca read Mark's final message several times before collapsing back onto the couch. "Show that you are superior." Just as Ross is describing to Rachel Phoebe his hypothesis about how she is his lobster, he redirects his focus back to the television.

Yes. I am Eddison's lobster.