Take Me Home Tonight

Parties

Andrew had the same dream that night. The one he had at the hospital. But this time it was different, he knew the person who's hand  he was holding. It was Aiden Pierce's hand. They were walking down the hallway together, and at the exact same spot Aiden turned to him and cupped his face in his hands." Do you love me Andrew?" Aiden asked! Starring into his eyes. Andrew looked back into Aiden's eyes, the other night he hadn't known the answer but this time he did. Yes Aiden I love you he said in a dreamy voice! the dream Aiden smiled. Good I knew you did. He said then he reached down and kissed Andrew, Aiden finally pulled back from Andrew. Andrew my love, will you do anything for me he said looking at him with his beautiful brown eyes! Andrew nodded yes Aiden I will, what do you want? Suddenly everything changed Andrew couldn't see Aiden anymore he only saw darkness and then he heard a voice. I want your soul my love! and then The Rag Man appeared out of the darkened hallway hunting knife in hand! Andrew screamed himself awake. It was 4:39 am Andrew had been asleep since 11 that night when he got home his sister Olivia had called. She was six years older than him but she some times acted like a mother more than a sister. His other sister Neliah talked to him on occasions but not very often. After he had talked to Olivia he had watched TV when the news came on he had found himself drifting off, I guess I feel asleep on the couch again he thought to himself I've got to stop that. La-laurie lay on the floor next to him asleep, well at least one of us is getting a decent nights rest. He got up and went into the bathroom he brushed his teeth and washed his face. He turned to walk out of the bathroom when something instinctively told him to look out of the window. He looked down into the parking lot of the apartment complex and he saw someone standing under the lamp post, it immediately alarmed him, although he didn't see the persons face his first thought was maybe The Rag Man has come back to get me and this time he'll kill me for sure. He started to  call the cops but then he remembered his phone was in the living room! When he looked back down the person was gone. He thought ok maybe it was just a homeless person or maybe it was just some drunk, besides whoever it was would have to be buzzed into the building and no one is going to let someone in at almost 5 am. He reassured himself of that and went back to the couch, where he slept until 10 the next morning which was Saturday. Andrew woke up to the sound of his phone vibrating! He looked at it and saw it was Aiden calling Andrew frowned at little then answered. Hey Andrew are you still going to the party tonight Aiden asked in a cheerful voice. Andrew replied yeah it starts at 8:30..... um...... do you need a ride or something? Aiden paused and then  said well I hated to ask but yes could you pick me up? Andrew said sure man, no problem! I'll be over around 8:00 8:15, is that cool? Aiden said sure thanks dude, and hung up Andrew thought to himself. Wow were already phone buddies isn't that cozy he laughed, then got up to shower. At 12:30 he went to  meet Philippe at El Rodeo's a local Texmex resurant even though he had his reservations about lunch with Philippe he had agreed when Philippe texted him earlier. It was 1:02 when Andrew pulled up to El Rodeo's parking lot. He got out and walked up to the patio where other people were eating under the ceiling fans. He went inside and a waitress walked up to him, how many sir she said in a broken accent. Andrew replied, I'm supposed to be meeting someone here. Just then Philippe stood up and waved at Andrew. Andrew walked back towards him Philippe was 5ft10, 236 pounds some of it was soccer muscle he had black hair  and a long nose. He watched Andrew approach and then sat down." oh my God Andrew I heard about the attack are you ok he said in a thick Spanglish accent. Yeah I'm getting there I'm a little sore that's all but other than that I'll be fine! Philippe nodded have the cops caught anyone yet he asked. no Rachael said I have to come down to the station Monday and maybe talk to a sketch artist I don't even actually remember his face. I just saw green eyes and that's about it. Philippe reached across the table and grabbed Andrews hand, well you know I'm here for you right? He said pointing his eyebrows up with the question. Andrew smiled yeah I know thanks, Philippe spoke next.  I was also wondering if you perhaps needed someone to stay with you I mean I know you probably feel shaken. By what happened and I would be more than happy to stay with you until they catch this sick bastard! Andrew looked at Philippe that's not necessary Max is just up the hall from me and La-Laurie sleeps next to me so I'm ok really. Philippe nodded ok, then their food arrived and they ate silently. After they were down Andrew got his wallet out. Philippe shook his head no I got you  Andrew looked shocked oh ok  Philippe paid and they walked out together.! Are you going to the Beta party? Philippe asked Andrew,  "yes why" Andrew responded with an edge of irritation in his voice.? If its possible I'd like for us to go together maybe Philippe said. Andrew sighed well I'm  picking someone up but sure if we run into each other we'll talk. Ok Philippe said and walked off to his motorcycle, Andrew drove off he pulled onto Rosenthal avenue. He got a text message from Anita. Do you want to go shopping with me like as in Now? Andrew sent a short text Sure! and headed for Anita's house when he got there Anita walked out of the front door wearing a flowered colored dress. With her purse on her side she got in pushing her Sunglasses on top of her head. There's this cute outfit I want to buy its in Marigold's. Chris swears im spending too much money but Oh The Fuck Well! Anita said with a chuckle. They talked on the way to the store, she asked if he was ok and how was  his stab wound. They finally got to the store and  Anita picked out her outfit which turned out to be a black romper that came in a two piece! While she was paying for it Andrew had his back to the window but he glanced up for a minute. And saw a boy around his age looking at him the boy was white and he had brown hair and was wearing a blue T-shirt and a brown jacket! He starred at Andrew and Andrew starred back finally Anita broke the trance," hello Andrew do you have any change. Oh um what he said? Anita laughed dude you spaced so hard just then! Yeah Nita how much do you need ? After he gave her the change and they walked out he said nothing about the boy who had been watching them. When they pulled into Anita's driveway it was 6:30  Anita climbed out so I'll see you there right? Andrew said yeah I'll be there. He drove back to his apartment and showered then he got dressed. He wore a black T-shirt with writing on it and red blue jeans and equally red shoes, he looked at himself in the mirror not to bad Mr Grant then he headed out. Once he got to Aiden's he was standing in front of his house when Andrew pulled up he was wearing a white shirt and Grey  jeans and white sneakers. He climbed into the escapes passenger seat "hi", he said smiling at Andrew, Andrew smiled back and they pulled off. They talked for a little while Andrew asked Aiden where he was from originally Aiden just said, well all over really I just got back from spending about five years in Mexico. Andrew looked at Aiden with Amazement  "wow! really that must have been a bitch to give up what made you move back to the states? Aiden paused well I broke up with my boyfriend if you want to know the truth! Andrew looked shocked! you're gay he asked? In a surprised tone.  Aiden responded, yup that's not a problem is it?. Um no Andrew said not one bit Aiden looked relieved good he said! They pulled up to the front of the Beta house cars were lined up and down the street and music was blasting already. Andrew parked behind a Toyota Camry and they got out he looked at his phone Max had texted him we're here already waiting on you sir hurry up! He saw Aiden looking at him  what is something wrong? Aiden said no everything's perfect I was just thinking how good you looked! Andrew smiled well thanks, and they both went inside the whole time the brown haired boy watched from across the street.