Disenchanted.

Chapter 4: Party Poison

Saturday was here. And Denver was dead.
Okay, so he was dying with nervousness.

He was doing so many things together, pacing, lying on his bed, procrastinating, talking to himself, tearing pillows, banging the table and it went on and on.

He knew someday he had to face this day. Correction. He was sure this day would come sometime. But needless to say, he was not prepared for it.

He looked at his clock. 7:10, he was going to be late.

He jumped up and ran to take a shower.
After that he sat for another 5 mins in front of his closet, he finally chose a blue jeans, a black shirt, flannel and his brown leather jacket.

He slipped out of his apartment, tucking his shoes and locking the door at the same time. He ran down the stairs and damn!
He forgot the keys. He ran up and down again as he got the keys and sat in the Chevelle.

His hands were shaking as he drove as fast as possible, well within the speed limit, he didn't want a date in the lockup again.

He reached the big house, he had come to on the way that day. He jumped out of the car, his legs shaking as he slowly made his way to the door. He looked at his watch, 7:35 dang!

He ignored that and quickly brushed his hair a bit and took few deep breaths. He then ran back to the car to get the bouquet he had bought. And he stood at the door.

Finally he rang the bell. The door opened immediately, as if the young officer was just standing there behind the door "your late". He muttered so much with a lolly in his mouth.

Denver half smiled apologetically. " You're lucky, he takes more time to get ready than the titanic to sink"  The officer said.

Then San's voice could be heard " Here he is" As the officer moved and Denver had a view.

Officer Niver was walking down the stairs in simple black dress pants and a blue tie. Along with a tan trench coat flapping at his sides. Denver could almost see him smiling shyly.

Then the older brothers started whistling loudly. As Denver felt himself chuckle too.

Niver came to the door as Denver handed him the bouquet " Thanks" He muttered as Denver extended his hand and the officer took it.

The officer quickly placed the bouquet at the vase beside the door and took his keys from the table.

He then slung his arm on Denver's as they do when they walk to a dance or something.
Denver had his hand extended in a square position and the officer had slung it through that.

They walked to the car as they parted to sit on each side. "Whoo" "Yess" Shouts erupted from the Niver house as they both drove off.

Denver was smiling shamelessly as he looked over at Niver. He was shying away, then he looked up at Denver " Sorry about my siblings" He said waving his hands.

"No No, it's perfectly fine " Denver said as they drove in a comfortable silence.

-x-

"And then I had to go and pick him up from school" Denver said laughing.

Their dinner was over and they were just taking a soothing stroll along the streets. And Denver was telling his brother's embarrassing stories.

Officer Niver laughed out as Denver looked at him. Denver couldn't believe his luck, he couldn't believe he had finally taken Niver out on a date. He had the courage and he was beside this man who was literally an angel.

"What? " Denver heard Niver ask.

"Nothing, just, I can't believe you actually agreed to do this. "

"Well, how can you refuse a pestering soul"

"No, I mean you are such an angel and I feel like the luckiest man in the world right now. I mean just by coming with me to the date. I mean just going somewhere outside of the station and lockup, I never thought it would actually work out. Not that I didn't pray it did everyday. But I just am so stoked right now. So stoked "

Niver had a sweet smile on his face but before he could say something, Denver felt a big slap against his head.

Denver turned around " What's up big bro?" Adam was standing there with his hands in his pockets. Denver looked behind him and Sky was standing on the other side, looking into some shop.

"Why the hell did you do that? " Denver asked
"Well you know, San - d- real says it's the right way to greet annoying big siblings" Adam replies with a big shit eating grin.

"So you guys back in town? " Denver asked. "Yeah and did the fake thingy work? .. What was the name you were using .. Jack right? " Adam said.

Hell! Denver immediately turned around as the officer had a confused expression on his face. Denver wanted to hit him for not clearing that up earlier and also hit Adam, that son of a bitch.

"What? " Niver asked after some time, his voice shaky, like he was about to break down. Denver hastened " Look, I can explain-"

"You are a fake person? You lied to me? Hell to everyone? " Niver almost shouted.
He turned around to leave. Denver glared back at Adam as he ran after the officer.

He grabbed Niver's elbow " Look please officer Niver, just hear me out "

"What? What should I hear huh?! That- that you have been using me? Well you have been lying? Look Jack- or whatever the hell your name is , you've not caused any trouble yet and I don't even know wheter you're a criminal or not but.... I'm giving you a chance to turn tail and never show me your face or it will be the last thing you see before bars " Niver said.

"I'm sorry, I was gonna tell you everything but-" Denver wanted, he wanted to tell him everything right there, he wanted to calm him down and like hug it out.

"I really thought you were gonna be  different" He heard Niver mutter before he was gone.

Great. A month's worth of efforts and all blown up to bits.

-x-

"Barry, please you gotta help me " Dean heard Sky mutter on the phone. Needless to say the walls of his apartment were thin.

Denver was currently moping in the bathroom, it was just Monday. He had already tried to kill Adam, kill himself, eat a jar of peanut butter, a tub of ice cream. And finally he had resorted to alcohol from today morning.

He was drinking nonstop, just pouring glasses and gulping them down. Skyle had tried counselling him but no luck. He was himself too tired that's why he had called Barry up.

"It's just been 3 days Barry and he's freaking suicidal, I don't know how much of this I can take."
A pause.
"I've had to lock Adam in a room so that Denver wouldn't strangle him "
Pause.
"No he's been drinking from today "
Pause.
"Okay Barry, yeah I'll try that. Thank you. "

After some time a knock on his door. "Denver?, Denver you in there? " Sky called out. Denver didn't answer. "Denver? Denver? " Sky's voice was getting scared.

Then Skyle started pushing and well, after 3 or 4 the door gave off. Denver made no effort to acknowledge that as he poured another glass and drank it.

Skyle sighed " I thought-  nevermind. Listen I've got an idea, get dressed we're going out" He said as he turned around.

When Denver didn't move a muscle, he grabbed Denver's hands and raised him up from the toilet. "Stop this and come with me" He growled.

Denver had no option but to oblige.