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I'm so sorry for the long gap between chapters. The past few months have turned out to be complete shit for me. I ended up losing my house, car everything I own that I couldn't fit in a suitcase all thanks to my landlord who didn't inform me that he lost the property do to not paying taxes for the last six months. When the new owners told me that I needed to leave, they let me leave my belongings there until I had a place but when I went back to get them everything was gone. Can you guess who stole it? My old landlord! He took everything including my car which lead me to loose my job.
After spending the last three months jumping from couch to couch, I finally ended up in a camper with no running water and power cord running from a guy's house whose a complete asshole and reminds me everyday that this my fault. Writing this has turned out to be a blessing because it keeps my mind off the shit storm that's going on around me.
Anyway, thank you for letting me vent and I hope you guys (and girls) like this chapter. I attempted a cliff hanger. As always you can send me feedback at j.j_howard@aol.com.
Hopefully there's not too many mistakes in this chapter. The last one was missing spaces between words. I still don't know how that happened but I'll try to make sure it doesn't happen again.
The past week has been a busy one. Between doctors appointments, court dates and getting Marlon packed up for his move back to school.
Court went great, Their dad was sentenced to five years for aggravated assault on Todd and simple assault of Travis. He also has to pay some pretty hefty fines for an outburst in the courtroom after he found out Todd and Travis were staying with us. Their mom got one year probation and it turns out she has a pill problem so she agreed to go to rehab to get sober. When she gets out they are going to see if Travis wants to live with her. He already told the judge that it isn't likely.
Physically Todd is doing a lot better and he Is able to move around the house. He got his stitches' removed from his forehead and the doctor said his nose Is healing well and he shouldn't need corrective surgery. As soon as he's able to breath out if it again, he's going to get his teeth fixed. He still Is a little depressed and Ian has been talking to him so It seems to be getting better.
Travis Is doing good he finished his summer school and Is trying to enjoy the rest of the summer like a normal 15 year old. The rumors started about what happened that night, but It was the usual bullshit. Nobody believes them though, because their dad has been known to get drunk and hit them. Rufus has made himself right at home and if he's not sleeping in Travis's room he's with Liam.
I have to run a few errands today, including bringing my jeep in for an oil change and going to the store to pick up dog food. They already went through a 50lb bag this week so I'm going to stock up. First, I have to take them to the groomers.
"Ok, I'll be back later." I tell mom grabbing my keys.
"Before you leave your glasses are ready for you to pick up."
"Ugh."
I've been having headaches for the past year and we found out it's because I need glasses.
"I know you don't want to wear them, but it's going to help with your head."
"I think it's too late for that mom." Marlon jokes.
"Shut up asshole." I pick up a bagel from the counter and throw it at him.
"That's enough, you two. Benny put a dollar in the swear jar." Dad says.
I put a dollar in the cookie jar in the fridge and head out.
The whole way there Rufus has his head out the side drooling like crazy. It looks like I'm going to have to get my car cleaned too.
"Thanks a lot big guy." I say scratching his head.
"Woof!"
I get them out and see Max standing there with a little boy around Liam's age and a small white and brown dog.
"Max look how big that dog is!" the little boy says pointing.
"That's a big puppy." Max smiles.
"His name is Rufus and the smaller one is Ned. " I say.
"It's Benny right?" Max asks.
"Yeah, and your Max."
"Yeah, this is my nephew Chase and his dog Vinny."
"I'm going to be his brother as soon as Grandpa adopts me." Chase says with a big smile.
"That's right. In a few weeks." Max says.
"That's pretty cool. You must be excited."
"It's all he can talk about."
"Come on Max Vinny's going to be late for his appointment!" Chase grabs Max's hand.
"Ok, let's go inside."
We all go inside and Kate comes out of the back covered with water and her hair messed up. She sees Max and puts on a big smile and straightens herself up.
"What can I do for you today?" She asks.
"Vinny has an appointment to get washed and his nails clipped." Max says.
"Ok, I'll take him back."
"Sure."
She takes the little dog from Max. When he turns the other way she mouths something probably dirty and makes a squeezing motion with her hand.
"I'll be right with you Benny." She tells me.
"Ok." I say.
She goes in the back and comes back out with a new shirt and some lip gloss on.
"What are the boys getting done today?" She asks, coming around the counter
"The full package. Hair, nails and a puppy massage."
"Alright."
She takes the leashes and walks them back.
"Lucky dogs." Max says.
"Yeah, they're kind of spoiled." I tell him.
"Max, let's get these for Vinny." Chase says, holding up a handful of toys.
"Does he really need that many?" Max asks.
"Most of his toys got left at the New York house." Chase says, giving him puppy dog eyes.
"Fine we can get them."
"It looks like Vinny is spoiled too." I say.
"Yeah, that and I can never can get past the puppy dog eyes." Max laughs.
"I know what you mean. My little brother is the master at the puppy dog eyes."
"You have a little brother too?"
"His name's Liam."
"Maybe we can set up a little play date or something. Chase hasn't really been able to meet any new friends yet." Max says.
"That would be cool."
I give him my number and he gives me his.
"Ok, they're all set back there. We'll call you when they're done." Kate says.
"Kate, have you meet Max? Max this is my best friend Kate." I Introduce them to each other.
"Hi Kate nice to meet you." Max says.
He reaches over the counter and shakes her hand.
"Uhhh Nice to meet you too." She says.
"Hey, I have a great idea. Are you busy tomorrow night Max?" I ask.
"No, why?"
"There's a big party. Why don't you come with us?"
"That sounds like fun. What time?"
"Well your neighbor Zoe is driving so she can pick you up first around 10:00."
"Sounds like a plan."
His phone rings and he looks at the screen
"Hey Chase we should get going. We can pick up the toys when we come back to get Vinny."
"I'll set them to the side." Kate says.
"Thanks a lot Kate. I'll be back later." Max smiles.
"I hope so.... I didn't mean it like that... I.... am just going to shut up now."
"Bye guys." He laughs.
"Bye Ben bye Kate." Chase waves.
"Bye Chase." I say.
"Bye Chase."
They leave and I burst out laughing.
"Smooth one!"
"Shut up!"
"I have a few more errands to run. I'll be back in a few hours."
"Oh can you give me a ride home.? My car died this morning."
'Yeah, I can."
I leave and head to my next stop, the garage that my dad's best friend Peter owns. They've known each other for twenty years and we call him uncle Peter. He's a really cool guy and great at what he does. A lot of celebs bring their luxury cars to him to get detailed and customized. I pull in and he's outside wiping down a matte black Lamborghini.
"Now that's a cool car."
"Isn't she? A real estate guy owns it. You should see the other's he had me do."
"Makes me want to go into real estate."
"I know. So what'll it be kid?"
"Just an oil change and a quick cleaning inside and out."
"Alrighty have a seat in the office, there's air conditioning."
"Ok."
I grab my iPad from my passenger's seat and go inside. During an intense game of Fruit Ninja my phone rings. It's Zach.
"Hey, how's work going?"
"Shitty."
"I'm sorry."
"Yeah, one of the guys is a no show so i'm stuck with half of his tables. On top of that my shoulder is fucking killing me"
"How about a nice massage tonight?" I ask in a low voice,
"That might help, but only if you're naked."
"Perv!"
"You still love me though. What are you doing?"
"Getting the oil changed in my jeep and having it cleaned. You should see the Lamborghini that they have here. It has a matte finish."
"That's what I want to do to my truck."
Zach is fixing up his truck instead of just selling it. When he's done, he's going to keep it for an extra car for four wheelers and stuff.
"That would be cool"
"Oh crap I have to get going. I'll see you tonight I love you."
"I love you too."
I hang up and go to the front desk and find Peter.
"Uncle Peter, how much does it cost to do the matte finish in red?" I ask.
"Who's it for?"
"A friend of mine. He's redoing his truck. I was going to surprise him and get it for his birthday."
"Wow, this must be some friend."
"He is."
"Well, if he's so important to you, I'll do it for nothing."
"Really? You don't have to do that."
"I can tell by the look on your face that this guy means a lot to you. So let me do it."
I feel my face get hot.
"Thanks Uncle Peter."
"I'll make up a gift certificate and give it to you at dinner Sunday."
"Thank you."
When they're done with my Jeep I go to the store and pick up some things for my night with Zach and three of the biggest bags of dog food they have.
When I get to the groomers Kate has the dogs ready to go.
"So did you see lover boy?" I tease.
"Shut up! I've never been so embarrassed in my whole life."
"Not even when you farted in math class?"
"Thanks for reminding me!"
"You're welcome."
"His dad came in to pick up Vinny. Talk about hot, he's all muscle and has a huge tattoo on his arm. Plus the thick New Yorker accent."
"You love a guy with an accent."
I drop her off at her place and go home. I grab the things from the store and one of the bags of dog food and bring them inside. Liam and Marlon are in the living room watching a movie and mom is folding laundry. The dogs go right over to Liam and sit next to him on the couch.
"Hi Bunny!" Liam says.
"Hey, Liam did you have fun with Marlon today?"
They went shopping for the last minute things for Marlon's new place in Vegas, including bedroom furniture for the bedroom that Marlon is turning into Liam's for when he visits.
"Yeah, Mar got me bunk beds and then we got ice cream on the way home."
"That's cool. When I was at the groomers today and I saw a friend of mine and his little brother. They just moved here and he doesn't have that many friends yet. Do you want to have a play date?"
"That's a great idea." Mom says.
"Sure, I'll call tomorrow and we can set something up."
"Ok." I laugh.
"Did you remember your glasses?" Mom asks.
"Yes, I did."
"Good I expect you to wear them."
"I will mom."
"I need your laundry if you want anything to wear this week. You must be out of underwear by now."
"I have to clean my room so I'll bring it up."
"Thank you. Your Aunt and Uncle are coming for dinner. Their offer on the house down the street was accepted so your dad is making enough ribs to feed the whole street."
"Mmm I can't wait."
"My dad makes the best ribs you'll ever taste he even won an award at the state fair. Every time something big happens in the family, he makes them.
"Me either."
I go to my room and it's a complete mess. There's clothes all over the floor and my desk has been turned into a dumping ground for junk. To be fair half of the clothes on the floor is Zach's. Every time he stays over the last thing on our mind's is whether or not they make it in the basket. But who can blame us?
I turn on my music and get to work. An hour and three full baskets later all I have to do is vacuum and clean off the counter in my bathroom. I grab all of the laundry and run them up to the laundry room.
"Here mom."
"Thank you honey. Here's some clean stuff for you and Todd. Could you drop it off on the way to your room?"
"Sure."
I take the stack of clothes from her and go back downstairs. I go to Todd's room to he's on his computer.
"Here you go Todd."
I set down his clothes on the corner of his bed.
"Thanks man."
"What are you doing?" I ask.
"Looking at some cars on craigslist. I think i have enough for a decent one. I'm going to need one if I want a job."
He had to give up his truck because it was in his dads name. Little does he know my parents have already talked it over and fixed that land the job situation.
"It might help." I say.
I hear footsteps behind me and I can tell it's Zach. I turn around and he pulls me in for a kiss.
"How are you feeling?" I ask.
"Better now, I'm so glad I have the weekend off."
"Me too."
"Hey Todd how's it going?"
"Good just looking around at some cars."
"Awesome. Are we still on for video games tomorrow?"
"Of course."
"We'll see you at dinner."
"Sure thing."
Zach and I go to my room. Before I even get the door shut the has his shirt off. He grabs me and tosses me on the bed. He jumps beside me and pulls me close.
"So how do you want to spend your weekend off." I ask.
"Just like this. I don't even want to leave this room."
He leans in and nuzzles his face in my neck.
"What about your paycheck?" I ask.
"Well, maybe for that. But that's it... and Aprils party."
"That reminds me Max is going to come with us to the party." I say.
"Oh yeah?"
"Yeah, I thought he and Kate might hit it off."
"That's a good idea."
"And his nephew Chase and Liam are going to have a play date soon."
"I remember when I moved when was little and how hard it was making new friends."
"That's what I was thinking."
I turn around and put my head on his chest. I start to rub the hair on his stomach.
"Do you mind if I watch the game?" He asks.
"No, that's fine. I want to finish my book."
I get the remote and my book from my nightstand.
"Aren't you supposed to be wearing your glasses?"
"Yeah, but there in my Jeep."
"I'll be right back then."
He grabs his shirt, throws it on and runs out of the room. He comes back with my book bag, a bag of chips and two sodas. He hands me one of he sodas and my bag. I take my glasses out and put them on.
"You look hot with glasses on."
"Your just saying that."
"No, I'm not. The glasses mixed with the progress you made in the gym. You have that sexy teacher look going on."
He crawls on top of me and kisses me on the lips.
"You really think i made progress?"
"Yeah babe you're getting some muscles."
He crawls on top of me and starts to kiss and lick my chest.
"Your chest has gotten bigger." He whispers.
"Mmm." I moan.
He moves lower to my stomach.
"And you're getting a six pack."
He licks down my treasure trail until he gets to the top of my lime green briefs. He grabs the waistband and pulls them down to free my hard cock.
He throws them behind him and they land on the desk and knock over my catch all basket.
"Oops."
"Don't worry about it, just keep going." I put my hand on his head and give him a little push.
"Ok." He laughs.
He licks up my shaft, then takes the head in his hot mouth. He doesn't waste any time ad gets right to work, He has perfected his head skills and he knows just what to do. With his right hand, he grips my shaft and starts to stroke me matching the bobbing of his head. Every once and a while he pulls off and circles his tongue around my slit collecting the pre cum.
"Oh fuck baby don't forget my balls." I remind him.
"Mmm-mm!" He grunts.
He takes my balls in his left hand and gives them a few tugs.
"Yessss." I hiss.
He sucks me for a good ten minutes, then I feel my balls tighten up.
"I'm close!" I warn.
He pulls off and starts to jerk me off with both hands. My dick starts to throb and I shoot cum straight up in the air hitting him in the face.
"Oh... Fuck!:"
He leans down and takes me back in his mouth and sucks the rest of the cum out of me. When I'm done, he sits up on his knees.
He takes out his dick and starts to jerk off. I quickly get on my knees in front of him and start to suck on the head.
"Mmm!"
I move his hand out of the way and take him all the way in until my nose is in his pubes. The smell of sweat and Irish Spring fills my nostrils.
"Fffuuuccckkkk!" He growls.
He grabs my shoulders and shoots right down my throat. I suck all of the cum out of him and he pulls me up for a long kiss.
"Guys dinner is ready!" Marlon yells through the door.
"We'll be right there!" I yell back.
We go into the bathroom and get cleaned up. When we're done, we go up to the kitchen. Dad is coming in the door with the food.
"Hey boys, I hope you like ribs."
"Trust me sir, we can put away some ribs." Todd says.
"You don't have to call me sir anymore. It makes me feel old."
"But you are old daddy!" Liam says.
The whole room bursts out in laughter.
"Hey, remember who pays for your toys." Dad says, trying to keep a straight face.
"Just because you're old doesn't mean you look old."
"Good save." Benny says.
We all sit down at the table and eat. During dinner mom brings up the topic of school and what sports and clubs, we might join.
"We need to know how much it's going to cost us." Dad jokes.
"Al and I are going to do cheer team and drama club this year." Jenifer says.
"Oh, and we're going to do yearbook." Alyssa adds.
"I'm doing cheer and I'm going to look into student council." I say.
"That's a great idea Benny." Mom says.
"Travis Todd ahat about you boys?" Dad asks.
"I usually play basketball sir." Travis answers.
"So that means a new pair of sneakers and uniforms?" Mom asks.
"Yes, ma'am."
"Todd, is it going to be football again?"
"No, ma'am. I don't think so."
"Why not?" Zach asks.
"I like the sport, but not enough to play. I only did it because of my dad."
"It's not because of the things people might say is it?" Mom asks.
"To be honest, I did think about that, but that's not the reason. I think I'm just going to do something else."
"Ok, when you decide just let us know so we can get the things you need."
"I will."
"Last but not least Liam, what's it going to be for your first after school activity?"
In my house at five you're able to pick a sport or club to join. Liam has been going back and forth between karate or swimming.
"I want to do karate with Jack and Mason."
"That's awesome, buddy." Marlon says.
"Karate it is. There's one more thing we have to take care of." Dad says.
"What is it?" Marlon asks.
"With everyone having their own things going on we need to figure out some transportation for Todd and Travis."
"I was looking at some used cars online today and I should be able to afford one in a few months with the money I have saved."
"Well, we had another idea." Mom starts.
"Now that I have my dream car I really haven't driven my truck. We were thinking you can have it." Dad says.
"No way!"
"It only makes sense that you have your own car to get around and to take your brother where he needs to go." Dad says.
"Wow, thank you. I can at least pay for the insurance and stuff like that."
"No you won't. You use your money for other things." Mom tells him.
"Speaking of getting around. Are you busy Monday Todd?" Benny asks.
"No why?"
"You have work in the morning."
"Where?" Todd asks, confused.
"Our office. We need someone who can answer phones and get everything organized. It doesn't consist of any heavy lifting just putting papers in a filing cabinet. You can do it with your hand in a cast."
My Aunt Laura and Uncle Benny design websites and logo's for small business's and big companies. Laura is the one who usually does the office work, but she's going to be busy with the new house and Conrad.
"Ok I'll be there."
Travis's eyes start to tear up and Zach puts his arm around his shoulder.
"Are you ok?" Mom asks.
"Yeah, it's just you guys have done so much for us." He wipes his eyes on his shirt.
"We don't mind helping you boys at all. We love having you live with us." Mom says.
"Yeah, it's like having two more brothers." Liam says.
"We love being here." Todd says.
"I can take you tomorrow and we'll get it everything situated." Dad says.
After dinner Zach and I go to my room and we crawl into bed. Zach falls asleep not even five minutes after and I'm right behind him.
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"Hey babe." Zach whispers in my ear.
I open my eyes and see Zach standing over me with a bowl and a large glass of orange juice.
"Hey."
"I brought you breakfast in bed, your favorite cut up bananas and strawberries with vanilla yogurt and some granola."
"Wow, thank you."
I sit up and take the bowl and glass from him. He hooks his thumbs in the waist band of his shorts, pulls them down to the floor and jumps in bed. He grabs the remote and turns on the morning cartoons. He puts his arm around me and pulls me closer.
"Aahhh." He sighs.
We sit and watch tv for a little then my phone rings. It's Kate.
"I have nothing to wear tonight. I need your help."
I look at the clock and it's not even 10:00 yet.
"Kate you have over twelve hours to pick something out."
Zach reaches over and goes to take a bite of my food, but drops it on my stomach.
"Oops, sorry."
Instead of cleaning it off with the napkin he leans down and starts to lick it off.
"Stop it!"
"Stop what?" Kate asks.
"Not you Zach."
"Oh, I want to look good I case Max and I hit it off."
"What's next picking out wedding invites?"
"Shut up. I want a boyfriend."
"What happened to "You don't need a man to make you happy?'"
"That's when we were both sad and alone."
Zach pulls the blanket down starts to grope me through my lime green briefs.
"Hey!.... I wasn't sad."
"Jeez, calm down. Maybe sad, isn't the right word."
Zach leans over and takes my right nipple in his mouth, sending cold chills through my body.
"Oh fuck." I whisper.
"Are you and Zach still in bed?"
"If you must know, yes and he brought me breakfast."
"That's another reason I need a boyfriend. I want someone to do romantic shit like that for me."
"Well, I'm sure with your charming personality you'll get one in no time. Why don't you bring over some stuff and we'll pick out something nice for you to wear."
"I'm one step ahead of you. I'm in your driveway and we're going to the mall."
"She's outside and she wants to go shopping." I tell Zach.
"You and your shopping."
"Hey, I have to look nice for you."
"I think I'm going to be sick." Kate says.
"I still have to take a shower just come in and hang out for a bit."
"Ok, I'm gonna raid your fridge for leftovers. My step mom cooked last night and I couldn't even tell what it was."
"There should be some ribs left."
"Ok."
I hang up the phone and elbow Zach in the side.
"Hey!"
"You shit head. That wasn't funny."
"Yes, it was. You should have seen your face."
"Don't worry, I'll get you back."
"Promise?"
We get up and take a quick shower together. When we're dressed we go up and find Kate standing at the counter eating leftovers with Liam. They both have barbecue sauce all over their hands.
"When you're at the mall, I'm gonna grab my check and get that part I need for the truck."
"Can go with you?" Liam asks.
"Ok, let's get you cleaned up and get your shoes on." I say.
"Not you, Zach."
"Oh, I see."
I look at Zach and he has a big smile on his face.
"Sure buddy. I'd love it if you come with me."
"Cool!"
I get Liam cleaned up and his shoes on while Zach hooks in his car seat. I show him how to strap him in and they are ready to go.
"Have fun you two." Kate says.
"We will." Zach says.
He turns on the radio and backs out of the driveway.
"How did you even get here?" I ask Kate.
"Oh my dad let me borrow his car when he and my step mom are out of town for the weekend."
"Wow, he must be feeling lucky."
Kate has to be one of the worst drivers I've ever seen. She's gotten into two accidents in the past year and one of them was in her driveway so her dad letting her drive his car is a surprise.
"Ha ha. Now let's go."
I get my phone and wallet and we leave for the mall.
After two hours and trying on half of the store Kate ends up with a few dresses to pick from. I can't help myself and I end up with some new jeans and sunglasses because Rufus broke mine.
"Do you want to grab something to eat before we leave?" Kate asks.
"If you're buying."
"How about a pretzel?"
"Sounds good to me."
I go outside at grab a seat at one of the picnic tables to wait. I go to check my phone and drop it under the table. I each under to grab it and feel a sharp pain on my arm. I know exactly what it is.
"Ow, fuck!"
"What's wrong?" Kate asks walking up.
"I got stung by a bee."
"Oh my god do you have an epi pen?"
"No, I forgot to grab one."
I feel another sting on my leg and I try to get up but end up falling on my face and hitting my head.
"I might have one."
She throws down the pretzels and lemonades and starts to look through her purse.
"I found one!"
She runs over takes the cap off and stabs me in the thigh.
"Ow!"
"1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9.10"
By now people are staring at us and talking.
"Your head is bleeding. I'm going to get the car and we're going to the hospital."
"I'm fine."
"Don't argue with me, we're going."
"Yes, mom."
She gets up and goes to find the car. I stand up and dust off my clothes. When she comes back, she grabs my phone and our bags and we leave.
"Honey, there's napkins in the glove box." Kate says.
I reach in the glove box take out a napkin and hold it to my head.
"I think I need stitches." I say.
"How are you feeling bee sting wise?"
"I'm fine."
We get to the emergency room and Kate tells them what happened and I'm taken to the back to get checked out by the doctor. After he checks me out for my bee stings he looks at my forehead.
"Well, it looks like you need stitches. The good news is the cut is in your hairline so you won't even be able to see them."
"Ok."
My mom comes in the door and I can tell she's pissed.
"I'm going to leave now. Text me later." Kate says, grabbing her purse.
"I will."
"How many times do I have to tell you not to go anywhere without your damn epi pen?"
"I'm sorry, I forgot."
"You're lucky Kate had one with her. How are you feeling?"
"I can feel my heart racing and I'm a little jittery, but I'll be fine. I do need stitches on my head."
"When we're done here, we're going straight home and no party tonight."
"Oh come on!"
"Benny I mean it. You stay home and rest."
"Fine."
I end up with four stitches and another lecture from the doctor about carrying an epi pen with me then mom takes me home. I'm greeted by a worried five year old, Zach and two dogs.
"Bunny are you going to be ok?"
"Yes, I'm going to be fine." I pick him up and give him a big hug.
"Good."
"How are you feeling?" Zach asks.
"I'm fine. I just have a headache. Did you two have fun today?"
"Yeah, we went to the car part place and had lunch."
"That sounds like fun."
"Come on Liam, let Ben get some rest." Mom says.
"Ok, can we watch a movie?"
"That sounds like a plan."
Zach, Liam the dogs and I go down to the basement so we can use the big screen.
"What do you want to watch, Liam?" Zach asks.
"Despicable Me!"
"Good choice."
Zach puts the movie on and joins us on the couch. Liam gets right in the middle and puts his head on my shoulder.
"It was nice of you to take Liam with you today."
"I loved taking him with me. It's like having the little brother I always wanted."
"Why didn't your parents have more kids?"
"Well, my mom was pregnant, but she lost the baby. She was visiting her mother and she fell down the stairs. That was six years ago."
I can tell it's hard for him to talk about, but I'm glad he told me.
"I'm sorry that happened. You would have been a great big brother."
I lean over and give him a kiss on the cheek.
"Thanks."
By the end of the movie my head is killing me and all I want to do is go to sleep. Mom takes Liam so I can lay down. Zach gets me a drink and a few aspirin.
"Here you go baby."
"Thank you."
"Kevin just texted me and he wants to know if I want to go to his house to pre game. I told him I wasn't going to be able to."
"Why did you do that?"
"I want to stay home with you."
"So instead of hanging out with your friends you're going to sit here while I sleep."
"Yeah."
"Zach, I told you I'm fine. I want you to go to Kevin's and have fun tonight."
"Are you sure?"
"Yes, go have fun."
He jumps on the bed and gives me a big kiss.
"Thanks baby!"
"I'll see you tomorrow."
"Ok, I'll call you when I get home."
"I'll answer."
He kisses me again, grabs his bag and leaves. I take my aspirin and turn out all the lights.
(Phone Ringing!!!)
"Uggghhh!"
I grab my phone and look at the screen. It's Kate.
"Hi Kate." I answer half asleep.
"Ben, can you come get me please?"
"What's wrong?"
"My dad just called and he and my step mom are on their way home from their trip and I'm not really supposed to be here."
I look at the clock and it's 1:30 in the morning.
"Jesus Kate. Can't you find someone else?"
"Everyone else already has had drinks. Zoe didn't even know she was driving us home. Please Benny."
"Hold on I'll be there soon."
"Thank you. I'll be near the pool, there's a little cabana in the back."
"Ok, don't move."
I throw on a pair of jeans and a sweatshirt and grab my keys. My mom is in the living room with my dad watching something on tv.
"Hi sweetie are you feeling better?" Mom asks.
"Yes, I am. Kate called and she needs a ride home from the party."
"I'll grab my keys." Dad says getting up from.
"No dad, I can go."
"Are you sure?"
"Yes, I'm sure besides it would look kinda crappy for me if you showed up."
"You do have a point, just be very careful on the road."
"I will dad." I slip on my Converse and leave out the door.
It takes me a half an hour to get to April's house. When I finally find a place to park I get out and make my way up he long driveway.
Walking inside and the place is packed I can barely walk around. I get to the backyard and to the pool cabana and there's no Kate. I see one of the girls from the cheer team and ask her if she' seen her.
"Oh, she went inside she didn't look so good."
"Thank you."
"No problem."
I go back inside and start looking around. I see Zach hanging out with his group of friends. I move out of the way to hear what they're saying.
"Hey Zach tell Bobby about the hot piece of ass you've been fucking around with." Kevin says.
"Yeah the last time we heard anything she wanted a threeway." Another voice adds.
"No luck on the three way, yet, but I'm sure it's going to happen."
What the fuck? My stomach turns into knots hearing them talk.
"If she's the freak you've been telling us she is. I wouldn't mind being the third wheel." Kevin laughs.
"I'm surprised she even let you out." Bobby says.
"She doesn't have a say on what I do. All I have to do is show her a little love when I get home." He grabs his dick through his jeans.
I can't believe he would do this. Keeping us a secrete is one thing, but acting like this is different. It hurts. I turn around to leave and bump into someone and they spill their drink all over me.
"Fuck!."
I look up and see Max.
"I'm sorry Ben I wasn't paying attention." He says handing me some paper towels.
"It's fine, I just need to get out of here."
I can feel my eyes start to water and a lump forming in my throat.
"Hey, are you ok?" He asks worried.
"I really need some air." I tell him
"Ok, let's get you outside."
He grabs my arm and starts to push through the crowd until we get outside. I sit on a bench and he hands me a bottle of water. I take a sip of the water and a few deep breathes.
"I didn't think you were coming. I thought you were sick." He says.
"Kate called and needed a ride home." I tell him.
"I haven't seen her since she tried to kiss me and I turned her down."
"She must be pretty pissed she bought a new outfit to try to impress you." I say.
"Yeah I told her that I wasn't interested she stormed off. Are you sure your ok?"
"Yeah, I will be."
"COPS!!!" Someone shouts.
The crowd starts to scatter.
"Shit I don't even have a ride home."
"Follow me my Jeep is down the street."
"Ok."
We go through the bushes and find my Jeep. I stop to look around for Kate or any of my friends.
"What are you doing?"
"I can't see Kate or Zach."
"I'm sure they're fine let's go."
"Fuck!"
I get in and we leave. Halfway down the street we see Kate, Zach and his friend standing on the side of the road. Kate sees me and her face says it all.