"Rude"

It's been a week since everything has happened and I'm dying to get back to work. Madz has let Axel and I work slowly but not open the doors. He says I still need to relax.

I do agree with him since I'm still a little sore but I miss working. I've worked hard my whole life and I'm just not used to sitting around doing nothing.

Spending all this time with Madz has been wonderful. We've been having dates at home with take out and movies. I've been spending lots of time with Axel as well.

We're all caught up with Dexter and I can't believe all the plot twists that show has. It was wild. We're now moving on to a new show called 'NCIS'. It's a show where they hunt down bad guys.

Today we are getting ready for a cook out at Georgia's house. I'm so ready to see everyone again. I've been missing Eleanor and her sweet little face.

Tiny walks in and waves to me. "Hey Nova. I wanted you to meet my girl." A little blonde walks in and she's in a red dress and has some heels on. She doesn't seem Tiny's type but I'm not saying that out loud.

"Hey, I'm Nova. How are you?" I stick out my hands and the girl just looks at it. Tiny just shuffles in his spot and I let my hand fall to my side.

"Hello dear. I'm Alice Petrov." I just smile at her. "What happened to your face?" Well that was rude but okay. Tiny coughs and Alice looks over at him. "What?"

"It's nothing. I was in an accident but I'm all better now. Will you be joining us at the cookout tonight?" Alice just laughs and looks at me like I'm dirty.

"Of course not. I've got plans with my own family. I was just dropping by to visit Tiny. I haven't had any time with him lately. He's been busy with 'club business'." I know he can't tell her anything.

"That's too bad. Maybe next time you can join us." Alice kisses Tiny and walks out the door without saying goodbye. She is something else. Rude is one thing.

"I'm sorry Nova she just doesn't like to meet new people. It's not you." I guess I can understand that but she seemed awfully rude.

"That's okay Tiny. I need to go to Madz room and get ready. I'll see you tonight wont I?" He nods and walks out of the kitchen. I head to Madz room and start to get ready.

With my hair so short now it takes no time at all to get ready. My curly pixie cut is simple to style. I just put some curly mousse on my head and call it a day.

I apply some light makeup covering up what's left on my face. I don't want Eleanor to see me like this. I threw on some jeans and a sweater since it's pretty cold outside now.

I hope they have some heaters outside for this cookout because it was snowing yesterday. I shiver and walk into Madz closet. I see a beanie and place it on my head.

It's going to mess up my hair but at this point I don't care. I'm not going to freeze outside. I see a jacket and put that on as well. Madz then walks in and laughs at me.

"You look like a polar bear Nova." I smack his chest and laugh back at him.

"Well it's freezing outside and I don't know if you guys will have any outside heaters." Mad walks closer and pushes me up against the wall.

"Do you think I'd let you freeze? Yes my mom will have heaters outside and you are welcome to stay inside too." That makes me feel better. I hate being cold not as much as I hate the heat but it's still not my favorite.

"Well okay then. Are you ready to go? I'm ready." Madz kisses me and grabs my hand. We head outside into the bar room and they guys all wave me goodbye. "Are they not coming?"

"They will be there. My mom just needed some help setting some things up so I want to go over and help." Oh that's right. I made some pies. I forgot about them.

"I'll be right back. I need to go get my pies." I shuffle off towards the kitchen and grab my pie tier carrier. I made apple, pumpkin and peach flavors. After setting them all in I carefully carry it back to Madz.

Madz comes over and grabs it from me. "I got this darlin'. You go get into the truck, it's already on and warm." Yes! I was hoping he had started it when I was gone. I hopped into the truck and shut my door.

Madz walks over and places the pies in the back on the floor. I have a small box that should keep my pies stable until we get to his moms house.

Madz gets into the driver's seat and we start heading to his moms house. There is Christmas music playing in the background and we just keep to ourselves.

Once we made it to his moms I went to open the door and Madz grabbed my hand. "You know better. Wait for me." I smile and place my hands in my lap.

He grabs the pies first and then walks over to the passengers side to let me out. As soon as my feet hit the ground I hear a yell. "Nova! Uncle Madz. Hi! I didn't know you were coming. I've missed you so much."

Eleanor runs into my arms and I'm glad all the pain is gone because that would hurt if not. "Careful Eleanor. Nova was in an accident, remember?"

"Opps, sorry. Are you okay?" I nod and continue to hug her. She's so sweet. A little tornado of love and laughter.

"I'm okay sweetie. Madz is just bossy." I look over at him and wink. Eleanor grabs my hand and walks me inside. The house is cozy and full of photos of the family.

Georgia walks into the room wiping her hands on a towel. "Hi sweetheart. How are you? I hope you're feeling better." This whole family is just so perfect and caring. Though I haven't met Madz sister yet.

"I'm feeling so much better. Thanks for asking. Do you need any help with anything? Madz has the pies I brought." Georgia smiles and shakes her head no.

"I've got it all. The rest of the work is for the men. I need them to lug out the heavy stuff. I bet you could do it but you go relax on the couch." Georgia waves Madz over to the backdoor.

"Miss. Nova I'm glad you are feeling better. I missed hanging out with you." Eleanor leans in and whispers the last part into my ear.

"I am. Thank you for the card you made me. I loved it. It's on my fridge with a photo of you and Shortcake." That makes her jump off the couch.

"I miss your cat too! I can't have a pet yet but one day I will. Can I show you my room?" I stand up and place my hand out for her to grab.

"Of course. I can't wait to see it." Eleanor grabs my hand and we head up down a hallway. We come to a stop at a pink door with her name painted on it.

"Okay now don't freak out because of all the pink." I laugh at Eleanor and nod. When she opens her door I'm met with so much pink. She was right to warn me.

The walls are pink and have glitter mixed in. Posters of princesses leave the wall with no open spaces. She's got a barbie dream house as tall as her and her bed is full of stuffies.

This room screams Eleanor. "Wow." I say. "This is one fine room. Awe, is that a stuffed pig. It's so cute." She runs over and picks it up.

"This is Mr. Curly. I got him from Uncle Tiny when I was five. He is one of my favorites." I can tell he is worn down and a little floppy.

"Well he looks like he's been loved on a lot." We hear a knock at the door and I see Vice standing at the door. Eleanor runs over and jumps into his arms.

"Uncle Vice! I didn't know you were coming." He ruffles her hair and sets her back down on the ground.

"Yeah all of the guys are just now pulling in. Madz sent me to come get you guys. It's time to start cooking." Vice looks at me. "Madz wanted you to meet him outside."

"Got it." I nod. "Okay Eleanor, thanks for showing me your room. I love it so much."

"You're welcome Miss. Nova. I'll see you later." She grabs Vice's hand and walks away. I take one last look at her room and shut the door.