Taking a sip of her offered drink, Analise followed behind Audrey and Dominique towards the auditorium, scrolling through her phone as she checked her new messages.
From: Birth-giver
Had to drop Winnie at the sitter, pick him up on your way back AND don't forget your medication!!!
Analise guessed that her mother must've been called in to meet her agent on short notice. Her father was still in Canada promoting his new book, so now nobody was home to take care of little Winston. Analise tucked her phone back into her skirt pocket, adjusting her grip on the hot cup as Troy sauntered over, his eyes on Audrey before snatching her away without giving her or Domi a chance to even blink. It was weird, but Anna wasn't going to pry.
Analise sat on the other side of Dominique, taking the spare seat and tucking her bag under her legs - only to find Dominique being
shooed away by her brother. There was a tense glare from the Queen beside her, Analise just patting her arm with a small comforting smile as they moved over to the royal area next.
"Why do you hate Lilith so much? I feel like I missed something." Analise asked as they headed over towards the other royals, taking her place beside Domi - like usual. Analise couldn't help but feel as if someone was watching her, goosebumps raising on her flesh in response.
'Strange, I'll have to ask Domi later if she noticed anythi--'βPlease, call me Alexandros,βBlinking twice, Analise looked up at the towering figure of the Greek transfer student beside her, slightly surprised. She and Alexandros never really talked much before, the girl somewhat hesitant to start up a conversation with the intimidating transfer. It didn't really help that he and Audrey have history, something which Anna prefers to steer clear from.
"Well, um, if you'd like, you can join us here." The blonde offered politely, gesturing at the empty seat on the other side of her. Still unsure of his intentions, Analise had no choice but to remain friendly, flashing the Greek with a small, friendly smile.
The assembly was quick, but
boring. If Audrey hadn't had bought the coffee over to the blonde prep, she knew she would've fallen asleep within the first ten - no,
five - minutes of the assembly. By the end of the assembly, Analise could only stretch her upper body tiredly, her now cold and empty cup still in her hands as they got ready to leave.
"I really would go shopping, but I need to pick up Winston once I'm done here. Do you mind if I bring him with me, by the way?" Analise asked. It was no secret that the girl loved her dog,
a lot. Wherever she went, she would bring her puppy along with her. The dog would provide some sort of comfort whenever Anna felt like she was in way over her head during social situations.
Plus, a dog always helped with breaking the ice.