Really ? He asked, pulling away from me. But he came in with guns. Dustin stated.
Oh that ? That was just a joke, see they had toy guns and they wanted to pull a prank. I said with a large smile, feeling horrible for lying. But I knew that a kid like Dustin should never know about these horrible violent things, even if his brother deals with them.
But why was everyone else scared ? Dustin asked again.
I stared down into his confused wide eyes and smiled. Because we didn’t know they were joking. I explained.
Oh. Dustin said. So he’s not a bad guy ?
No, that’s just a new friend. I said, looking up to see Tyler staring down at the two of us with a small smile. Tyler, meet Dustin. Dustin, meet Tyler. I introduced, standing up now and giving Dustin a small encouraging push towards my brother.
I watched happily as the two started talking and became engaged in a conversation about dinosaurs.
I let out a small gasp of surprise as I suddenly felt Nathan’s hands grab my hips and pull me backwards into him, but quickly relaxed at the contact.
Thanks. He murmured, his warm breath hitting my neck.
For what ? I asked softly, a smile creeping up my lips.
For everything. He said back, before nuzzling his head in between my shoulder and head, making me giggle.
I let out a small sigh of content and enjoyed the moment. I noticed that Dustin had dragged Tyler to his room, probably to show him his toys.
What the hell happened ? I jumped at the sound of Landon’s voice and quickly stepped out of Nathan’s hold.
The last thing I wanted was another fight going on.
I looked up to see Landon stepping out of the washroom and walking over to us, before stopping dead in his tracks.
It’s fine, I’ll handle this. I said, turning to Nathan.
You’re the best girlfriend ever. He grinned, pinching my cheek.
I felt my cheeks become slightly warm and turned back to Landon before he could see my blush.
I heard Nathan’s retreading footsteps, now leaving Landon and I in the room.
Landon. I spoke, staring at his happy/confused face.
Baby blue. He spoke, a smile lighting up his face as he started towards me.
Do you remember what happened ? I asked cautiously after a while.
I can’t remember my name for some reason. He replied with a frown.
I felt my stomach drop along with my jaw.
Before I could start freaking out, he burst out chuckling.
I closed my mouth and stared at him confused.
Landon are you serious right now ? I snapped, after realizing he was joking.
Sorry, I just had to cut the tension. He muttered, sobering up and giving me a small smile.
I shook my head with a small smile myself, realizing just how much I missed this boy.
Wait hold on, what the fuck does your shirt say ? Landon stopped dead in his tracks, his smile wearing off.
I looked down in confusion, only to realize I was still in the shirt that Max had gifted me which read ‘Max is my BFF’ with a picture of his enlarged face in the middle of it.
No ! It’s not what it looks like ! I quickly defended, crossing my arms over the words.
Who the hell is Max ? Landon yelled out now for the entire house to hear.
Not fucking available right now ! Max’s angry yell came from one of the rooms.
No fucking swearing in this house ! Nathan’s voice boomed from somewhere else.
Shut up you idiots and Tyler give Dustin your headphones ! I yelled down the hall, causing silence to finally ensue.
Forget I asked. Landon raised his hands up in defense.
I rolled my eyes at the idiot. Regardless, I had missed the idiot.
Babe, when Nathan knocked me out, I woke up as soon as he rudely dumped me in the bathtub. Landon started explaining. I was about to attack him but I heard you guys talking, so I decided to stick around and hear what he had to say. Landon scratched the back of his neck. I uh, heard his story and I could tell how much you cared about him, with the whole heart to heart thing. He shrugged at the end.
I just stared at him for a while. So you’re not mad ? I asked finally.
Landon chuckled and shook his head. How could I ever be mad at you ? He asked with a glint in his eyes.
A huge smile took over my face as I suddenly tackled my best friend into a hug.
I missed you. I whispered, a tear escaping my emotion-filled eyes and rolling down my face.
You don’t even know what I went through. Landon replied with a shaky breath.
I squeezed him tighter and he did the same.
I finally felt whole again. My other half was right here and that just made everything seem better and more balanced.
After a while, Landon pulled away. So what are we gonna do ? He asked me with an expectant look on his face.
What do you mean ? I replied.
Well we have to come up with some plan to get you and your lover boy out of this whole mess safely. Landon stated with a smile.
My eyes widened and I gave him another bone crushing hug, a large grin on my face.
Hold on. I said, putting up a hand and motioning for him to not move. I think I know.
He chuckled and sat down on the couch. Are there any-
There’s sugar cookies on the counter in the kitchen. I cut him off, already knowing what he needed.
Thanks sweets. He winked, then stood up and ran off to go to the kitchen.
I laughed at the little man-child, before turning and walking down to my first destination.
I knocked on the door labeled ‘Dustin’, before opening it and stepping in.
Tyler, can you go wait in the living room with Landon and Dustin, also can you go find some paper and pens and bring them to the living room ? I asked.
The sooner we got this fixed, the sooner I’d be relaxing with the people I love.
Wait, why ? For what ? Tyler questioned, standing up and walking towards me.
Just trust me on this. I said, turning back to give my brother a pleading look.
Don’t worry, she knows what she’s doing. Dustin stated, causing Tyler to stare down at the genius kid.