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Peter Quill is well, Peter in this I guess. He likes listening to music a lot and gets in trouble for dumb reasons (I mean, he's Peter Quill.) Yondu is always yelling at him for stuff but he just ignores it. He's also very protective of Victoria like in the cartoon. He is always getting lectures from his baby sis, but he doesn't mind. It is his baby sis after all. 

Victoria Spartax, the half sister of Peter lives with him as a college student because SOMEONE had to get a degree and get an actual functional job. She tends to lecture her older brother, Peter about his actions and idiocy. Yondu adopted her a couple of years after Peter when she ran away from home, realizing how horrible their (Victoria and Peter's) father was. 

Yondu is the adoptive parent of Peter and Victoria. He's always got something to say to Peter. He really cares for his kids but puts up a front. He hates Peter and Victoria's father because he's a sack of shit. (He'll just be there in the story, maybe.) 

Gamora, the daughter of Thanos along with her siblings Korath and Nebula. She is the eldest and resents her father. Her father is always pressuring her with responsibilities and crap. She's also going to college, not really majoring in anything specifically. She sometimes questions why she likes Peter. 

Nebula, the daughter of Thanos along with her siblings Korath and Gamora. She is the youngest of the three and is very closed off. She doesn't talk to her father or Korath, just Gamora. She usually has her nose in a book or is practicing other languages. She resents her father as much as Gamora but keeps it to herself. 

Korath, the son of Thanos along with his sisters Gamora and Nebula. He is the middle child and tries his best to get Thanos to notice him. He works most of the time with Ronan and doesn't come home often. (He's not really going to be in the story much, maybe.) 

Drax, a dense idiot. He doesn't understand sarcasm and metaphors so he just gets upset or takes things literally (he's Drax sooo.) He works part-time and lives with his girlfriend, Mantis. He spends most of his time boxing or practicing his self-defense. Mantis doesn't mind but sometimes she worries about him exhausting himself. 

Thanos, the bitch. He's going to barely be in the story because I say so. 

Mantis, the bubbly and optimistic friend. She's a therapist who specializes in mental health. She sometimes fusses over Drax's way of living but she knows she can't win so she just let's it go. She's empathetic and likes helping her friends if they're upset or sad. She tries to keep everyone at bay when things get sticky. She's Mantis, what else can I say? 

Groot, the mostly quiet one. He doesn't talk much unless spoken to or if it's important. He lives with his boyfriend Rocket and owns a flower shop. He's usually the one to stop fights between his friends and is the only one that can calm Rocket. He's basically the Mori/Draken friend. 

Rocket, the hot-headed friend. He's bitter and cold at times. He speaks his mind and doesn't let anyone get in his way or try to stop him. He's very sarcastic,  because he's Rocket. He works as a mechanic and lives with Groot. Secretly he cares about his friends but doesn't say it because he's too prideful. He doesn't speak to his family that often because they're assholes to him. 

Hobbies or things they just like to do: 

Peter- Listening to music and annoying his friends. He also watches Footloose on the weekends and reads comics. (Victoria basically forces him out of the apartment just so he can get out and get some sun.) Hanging out with friends. 

Victoria- Reading and studying. She also tends to take strolls at the park or going to the local library. 

Gamora- Jogging around campus or in the park. Hanging out with friends/her boyfriend. 

Nebula- Reading (as stated before.) Staying in her room just being herself or designing clothes. Hanging out with Gamora. 

Drax- Working out. Hanging out with friends/girlfriend. Joking around with Rocket. 

Mantis- Hanging out with her friends/boyfriend. Reading or drawing. Listening to music. 

Groot- Drawing or taking care of his plants. Hanging out with friends. Being with Rocket 24/7 (not really.) Sleeping. 

Rocket- Hanging out with friends. Being with Groot 24/7 (not really.) Making something that's either dangerous or useful. Making fun of Peter. 

Clothes: 

Peter- Plain clothes, a t-shirt with something on it (a band or some type of logo) and some jeans with sneakers.

Victoria- Tomboish style or casual. 

Gamora- Casual or business casual. She isn't the type to fuss over clothes, just as long as she can breathe in them. 

Nebula- Any type. She wears whatever she feels that day. She also wears clothes that she makes which is a mix of types of styles. 

Drax- Not really a fashion expert. He just wears whatever he can find that's clean enough. 

Mantis- Cute and/or business casual. 

Groot- Comfortable clothes, impossibly oversized clothes. (He also likes wearing cardigans and hoodies.) All his clothes have floral designs on them. 

Rocket- Groot's clothes (at home) or anything that is available just as long as it's clean. 

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I was bored. 

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Peter snored as he dreamed of nothing. Soon, he felt himself regain consciousness and woke up. He groaned. He looked at the side of him and saw that it was 7:30. He huffed and laid back down. He hated mornings. Especially days where he had to work. He closed his eyes and tried to go back to sleep. 

A few seconds in trying to fall asleep, his sister, Victoria, opened the door. "Peter! It's time to wake up, you have work!" Victoria yelled. "A few more minutes." Peter said as he covered himself in the covers, hoping that Victoria will let him sleep more. But she didn't budge. "Come on, Peter. I have to get to campus, I can't wait around until you feel like getting up." Victoria said. 

"Fine." Peter sighed and got up from his bed. He grabbed his AC/DC shirt from off the ground and put it on. "I made some toast." His sister said before she went into her own bathroom to freshen up. Peter went into his and hopped into the shower. 

He hummed a tune as he washed his hair. He heard his phone ring and saw that it was Yondu. He scowled and turned off his phone. He didn't want to hear it. He finished cleaning himself up and got out of the shower. Victoria was already fully dressed and ready to leave. "Peter, I'm leaving." She told him. "Alright, be safe, Vicky. Don't let any boys come near you." Peter said. 

Victoria rolled her eyes. "Goodbye, Peter. Say hello to the others for me." She left the apartment, locking it behind her. "Sure..." Peter shrugged and went into his room to change into clean clothes. 

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Nebula awoke to yelling and things breaking. She sighed and got out of bed. Gamora and Korath were yelling at each other and throwing things. She quickly made her way through the commotion and went into the bathroom. She was surprised to see that their father hadn't awoke, especially through all this yelling. 

She groaned at the sight of the bathroom being a mess. Gamora's hair in many places, Korath's clothes hanging from the towel holder and many more things. She cleaned up the mess and hopped into the shower. A few minutes into the shower, Gamora opened the door and went inside. "Good morning, Nebula." Gamora greeted, anger still in her voice. "I wouldn't call it a good morning, but good morning." Nebula greeted back.

"What were you and brother yelling about?" Nebula asked. "He just gets on my nerves. He blamed me for touching his stuff when I didn't do anything! And then he just goes on about saying that this is why I'm not Father's favorite. Then we just started fighting." Gamora grabbed the hair curler and turned it on to heat up. 

Nebula turned off the water and grabbed her towel and wrapped it around herself before stepping out of the shower. "The shower is free now." Nebula told her sister before leaving the bathroom. "Good morning, Sister." Korath said. Nebula nodded, acknowledging her brother. She went inside her room and put on clothes. 

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"Drax? Drax? DRAX!" Drax awoke from the sound of his girlfriend, Mantis, yelling his name. "Good, you're awake now. C'mon, we have to get to work." Mantis said before leaving their shared room. Drax ran a hand on his face and sighed. He got up and left the room after Mantis. 

He entered the kitchen and grabbed some cereal and a bowl as Mantis went inside the bathroom to fix her hair. He turned on the TV and poured the cereal out into the bowl. He took the milk out from the fridge and poured the remains into the bowl. He noted that they needed more milk. "I guess I'll have to go to the grocery store..." Drax told himself before grabbing a spoon. 

He yawned and watched the news. "The economy is getting bad..." Drax said as he ate his cereal. He finished and Mantis came out of the bathroom, hair in a ponytail, brushed and treated. "What's happening in the world today?" She asked Drax. "Meh, everything is going bad. And we need milk." Drax told her. Mantis nodded. "We also need bread and cheese." Mantis added. 

Drax nodded and went into the bathroom. 

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Groot ran a hand through his hair, trying to make his bed head look better and turned to the sleeping person next to him. He smiled to himself and pressed a kiss on his boyfriend's cheek. "Rocket, it's time to wake up." Groot softly said. Rocket grunted sleepily. "Rocket.." 

Rocket sighed and turned to face Groot. "Okay, I'm awake." Groot smiled, "Great, I'll make breakfast." Groot got out of bed and went into the kitchen. Rocket tiredly rolled his eyes and yawned. He wasn't a morning person, but he was happy to wake up beside Groot. 

Rocket went into the bathroom and turned on the shower to the highest heat setting. He hated how cold the morning was in their house sometimes. Especially early mornings. He sat down on the floor of the shower and let the hot water soak his freezing body. 

Meanwhile Groot cooked eggs and pancakes for the morning. Rocket liked eating a lot for breakfast, Groot, not so much. He just ate eggs for breakfast and was good for many hours. He didn't have much of an appetite. Rocket sometimes snuck glances at him, worried about Groot's eating habits. But Groot just smiled, saying that he was fine. 

He was. He was never much of an eater as a kid. Now he got into the habit of eating more but still very little. 'He's such a softy...even if he doesn't like to admit it.' Groot chucked to himself. He put the eggs on separate plates and put the pancakes on Rocket's plate. He knocked on the bathroom door. "Rocket, breakfast is ready." Groot said. 

"I'll be out in a minute." Rocket said as he got off the floor and continued to clean himself. Groot nodded and sat down at the table to eat his eggs. 

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This story is honestly for me, lol. Hope y'all liked it. 

-Sam

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Fingers ran through brown hair as Groot yawned. He really needed a hair cut...and really needed to brush his hair more often. Groot hummed softly to himself as he watered the flowers in the shop and finally flipped the sign to say "Open." 

He went behind the counter and turned on the old, busted radio he had. He continued to play with his hair as he just listened to the music playing on the radio, eyes drooping with tiredness. He hadn't gotten much sleep the night before, sadly. But he tried his best to stay awake. 

The bell at the door rang and he perked up. He saw Peter walk through the door, whistling to himself. "Peter, what a pleasant surprise. How may I assist you?" Groot asked, smiling sweetly at his friend. Peter looked up at Groot with surprise. "Oh, shit! I didn't know you worked here, Groot." Peter said. Groot frowned. 

"I told you I owned a flower and even specified which one..." Groot crossed his arms and huffed. "Sorry, Bud...well, while I'm here, mind helping me find the right flowers for Gamora? I just want to express how much I love her because I feel like I don't." Peter asked. Groot nodded. "Follow me." Groot said as he walked through the many assortment of potted plants, soil types and bouquets. 

Groot picked up a bouquet of pink and red roses. "Pink roses mean appreciation and gratitude for one. Red roses...well, you know." Groot chuckled. "They're also pretty." Groot added, blushing with embarrassment. "They're beautiful, Groot. I think these will work." Peter smiled. 

"Alright, so what do you plan for tonight with her?" Groot asked as they walked back to the counter. "Maybe a nice dinner date, I was thinking of getting reservations at the best restaurant in town." Peter answered. "I think the best restaurant is WAY out of your budget." Groot said, chuckling. 

Peter rolled his eyes. "Guess you're right. I just...want Gamora to feel like I really do love her and that we're not together because I think she's just beautiful." Peter said. "Pete, she knows you love her. You have to stop doubting yourself and bring yourself down." Groot scolded. 

"You're right, Groot...well, how much do I owe ya?" Peter asked as he pulled out his wallet. "$17.90." Groot answered him. Peter nodded and handed him the money. Groot gave him his change back and handed the flowers. "Goodbye, Peter. Tell Gamora I say hello." Groot said as he waved. 

Peter nodded. "And tell Rocket I say hello as well." Peter said. Groot blinked in confusion. "I'm kidding." Peter laughed. Groot sighed and laughed along with him. "Bye, Groot." Peter said and left the store. 

Groot smiled. He hummed as the song played on the awful speakers of the radio. He closed his eyes as he listened to the music. Groot wasn't surprised when the shop didn't get much customers. He didn't get much customers, but at least enough to keep the bills going, for both the shop and his shared living space with his beloved, Rocket. 

The bell at the door rang again for the maybe 7th time of the day. And to his surprise, it was Rocket. Just after he thought about him. Groot smiled widely. "Hello, Darling." Groot greeted happily. "Hey, Honey." Their lips met in a sweet kiss. 

"What are you doing here?" Groot asked. "My boss let me out early so I came by to see you." Rocket answered. Groot kissed him again. "That's so sweet." Groot continued to smile. 

"So...it's just you today?" Rocket asked. "Yeah, the girl I employed is out sick, she got a horrible cold. Poor girl.." Groot sadly said. Rocket nodded. "Then let me help." Rocket said. 

"Oh, I couldn't ask you of that. Please, don't worry yourself, Rocket." Groot said. "It's fine, Sweetheart. I'll be happy to help you, if you were Quill I would have said no." Rocket laughed. "That's nice...I guess." Groot shrugged. "Alright, mind helping me care for the flowers then?" Groot asked. Rocket nodded. "Sure, just tell me what to do and I'll do it." Rocket smiled. 

"Great, let's go." 

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"I think that's all for today. Thank you." Groot said, wiping his hands on his apron. "Alright." Rocket placed down the tools he was holding and wiped his hands on his apron too. "We should be closing the shop soon, so head on home. I'll see you later." Groot said. "Okay, I'll make dinner then." Rocket told him as he grabbed his things and headed out the door. 

"Rocket." Groot stopped him. "Yeah?" Rocket turned to look at his beloved. Groot kissed him softly and they parted as quickly as their lips met. "Drive safely." Groot said. Rocket nodded and left the shop. Groot sighed and smiled. He looked at the clock and took off the apron he was wearing. The bell rang again as a girl with brunette hair walked in. "Ah, hello, how may I assist you today, Ma'am?" Groot asked. 

"Oh, uh, I wanted to see if I could get a job here. I love taking care of plants. I even have my own flower garden at home." She explained. "Well, sure. We are hiring, we don't have many employees at the moment so I'd be happy to have another employee." Groot smiled. 

"That's great then." The girl smiled. "We can have a meeting when you're available." Groot told her. "I'm available on..." she hummed as she thought, "Thursday." She said. "Okay then, Thursday it is." Groot said. "Okay, here is my number and email." She rummaged through her bag and pulled out a small piece of paper that had a name, phone number and email. 

"Thank you...Mary." He said as he looked at the paper. "You're welcome, see you Thursday, then." She said and left. 

Groot nodded to himself and stuffed the paper in his back pocket. He finished small chores and closed the shop. He called Rocket saying he was heading home and got inside his car.  

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A hurricane should be hitting us here in Florida. Not too badly since I'm in Miami. But we will catch some of it as it passes through. 

Hope you enjoyed 

-Sam