Early in the morning, Sei heard the familiar sound of the door being unlocked and she knew immediately that Mal had made it home.
Stuffing down her excitement, she folded her arms and put on her best disproving face.
He had to pay the price for not coming home yesterday!
He hadn't texted or called or even a picture of his junk to tie her over for the night!
She was going to milk being upset for all it was worth in the hopes that she would get spoiled to bits!
As Sei watched the door swivel open, her stern and unfriendly expression gave way to one of utter confusion.
...And a little bit of jealousy.
Malachi was here, but he was using one arm to support Anna who was clinging to him like a koala.
Her arms were locked behind his neck and her legs were wrapped firmly around his waist, and she was giddy in a way that neither Sei nor Mal had ever seen.
"Ummm.... What happened?" Sei asked curiously.