Leo's pov
He hasn't talked since we left his house. Now we are at my parents home and he still hasn't talked to us. He barely even looks at us. I get it, he doesn't know us yet. I'm not completely heartless, I do feel bad or Luke. He just has to understand that me and my parents want to get to know Mika. If it were Luke's way, he wouldn't let that happen.
I also understand why he is like this. When my sister was alive me and my parents only saw her for the huge mistake we thought she made. To be honest I never really liked Luke. He would always leave Lee for a tour, crying in her bed or on my shoulder. Not one brother in the world would want to see their little sister cry. The one thing I did like about Luke was, he loved Lee unconditionally.
I loved my sister and I still do but, I can't believe her and Luke just forgot about protecting themselves. Everyone has taught them to do better. She was pregnant at such a young age; Luke wasn't even responsible enough. He is now though, I suppose. I do admit that I lose my temper when I talk to Luke, but I can't help it.
Every time I see him, he reminds me of Mika, which reminds me of Lee, which reminds me of her death, which just reminds me of how I couldn't do anything to save her the night she died giving birth. Just if they would of used protection. I don't hate Mika for it though, to be honest he's like my refreshment. Something amazing came out night.
Now my parents on the other hand, they have no remorse. They hate Luke and probably still hates Lee with a passion. I know I have terrible parents, I'm nothing like them on the inside. The only reason they want Mika is to make Luke miserable. I'm only siding with them because I don't want Mika to have the life me and Lee did. If they can keep him, they'll just leave him with a babysitter or something. As long as I'm in the picture, Mika will always have me taking care of him. I would much rather have him living with his father though.
I got back from putting Mika's stuff in Lee's old room, I thought it would be nice to keep him in there. He was sitting on the couch while my parents sat on the coffee table, trying to get him to talk.
"Thomas, you have to talk. C'mon." My dad tried. The kid grimaced, doesn't he hate being called that. I should help this kid out.
"How about we go for a walk in the park or something, get to know eachother, kid?" I suggested standing behind my parents. He smiled warmly and nodding, probably because I didn't call him Thomas.
"Running away from you problems doesn't help Thomas!" My mom yelled when we were half way out of the door.
"He's 5 years old mom! Is she serious?" I asked him, he just gave me a toothless smile.
Once we got in the car I buckled him in tightly. I brought a carseat when I found out he'll be coming on the weekends. "I'm 4." He stated.
I stared at him in the mirror utterly confused. Wondering what he was talking about and mostly because he talked. Then I remembered I called him 5. "I will be 5 on sunday. Wanna come to my party?" He asked in the cutest soft voice ever.
"Sorry about that, and I would love to come to your party, kid!" I yelled making him giggle. "Okay so look, I lied about walking In the park, that's sooooo.... boring right?" He nodded, grinning. "So how about we head over to my apartment, watch whatever, eat pizza and icecream?" He smiled widely.
"You got me at gettin a puppy." I gave him another confused looked. Then I realized.
"Funny kid but, I'm not buying a puppy. I don't even think he can fit." I joked. My parents might have a lot of money but, I like to live off of myself. I'll ask if I need it though. I just lived in a small condo.
"Fiiiiiiiinne." He breathed out. I shook my head laughing. I love him already. He reminds me so much of my little Lee bear. I drove to my home catching up with the Lee-a-like.
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On the car ride here I learned his favorite color, yellow, favorite ice cream, vanilla, favorite movie, Mega-Mind, and a lot of other things.
We just settled in on my couch he's eating vanilla ice cream while I'm trying to find Mega-Mind on netflix. I'm not trying to buy his love but, I want him to know I'm not as mean as my parents. Speaking of them I have to bring him back before 8pm or they'll flip a shit on me. I'll be spending the night though.
"I'm going to call and order some pizza okay? Don't play the movie." I told him as he went for the remote. He smiled innocently and nodded at me.
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After 2 boxes of pizza, 3 pints of vanilla ice cream, and 3 times watching Mega-Mind, it was 8pm. Which means I have to drive Mika to my parents. The look on his face is heartbreaking.
"Please uncle Leo, I don't want to go back there." He pleaded.
"You have to. Don't worry I'll be there." He nodded with a sigh. The ride there was silent, I can't help but feel bad but, I'll still be there.
I carried him in the house of my parents. The kitchen light was on so that mean they're still up, great.... "Don't tell them I let you eat all that stuff ok, kiddo." I whispered. I felt him nod against my neck. We agreed to have him pretend to be sleep so they won't bother him. Only me, I can take it. I am 25 years old by the way.
"Where did you take him all this time, Leo?" My father scolded.
"I took him on a walk then we just chilled at the park. I brought him some food and that's it." They would be pissed if they knew I took him to my place. If they knew then they'll know I did nothing but, feed him unhealthy things and let him do what ever the hell he wants. That's the total opposite they want him to do. They want to control his life like they did me and Lee.
"Ok but, next time don't take him all day. We wanted to have some bonding time with Thomas." My mother fake pouted. I felt the kid tense at the name she called him. Why does he hate that name so much?
"Sorry mom, won't happen again. Maybe." I half heartedly promised them as I walked up the steps to Lee's room. I put him down on the bed.
"Ok look, this is your mommy's old room." He nodded and smiled a little. Thank god Luke told him about her. "My room is right across from it, so if you get scared or anything at night just come there. I'll be right by your side, kiddo." I promised. He gave me a genuine smile and went over to his bag.
He pulled out pajamas and a soldier doll. He stayed by the bag for a minute and then turned to me. "Did you ask for mushrooms on the pizza?" He asked. I didn't even have to think about it, I remember Luke telling me about Mika's allergy.
"No, sir." He nodded and went to change, I closed his door and walked over to my room.
