Not Quite Like the Movies (Otis Milburn x OC)

Dear Adam

Chapter XXIV

Dear Adam,

No one told me what day you were leaving. But your mom did say you could get email now. So, here I am, apologizing for being too late. I should have been there. I was caught up in stuff that I'm sure you don't care about, because what matters is that I wasn't there for you. I would have tried, at least. I hope you know that. I know I'm not the greatest friend, but I wouldn't air you like that. I hope Mountview isn't destroying you. I hope you've been having an okay time. And I hope you haven't forgot that people care about you.

Love,

Abby

Abby,

I wasn't even aloud home for Christmas. Whats that tell you? It sucks here. Thanks for writing I guess. Got to see your mum and dad's show, plus your episode. Was funny when your dad called new kid Noddy, but didn't like how many times he called you ugly. Like when I do that, it's jokes, but he kept doing it over and over, until it wasn't funny anymore. Think you might be right about him being a prick and all. Your mum was being a right bitch too. I didn't like that they made you cry. Don't say they didn't because I know you did. Good thing new kid was there I guess. Hope they've fucked off back to L.A. and not just London by now. Mum sent me my Advent calendar. It was good.

-Adam

P.S. Tell your dad I'm not taking it up the arse from anyone at Mountview.

Adam always remembered Gabriel being fun. The guy who let him and Abby watch R rated movies and play GTA, as well as letting him have his first puff. The guy he saw on TV yesterday in the common room wasn't very fun at all. Like, yeah, Adam can admit he doesn't find Abby that attractive or always that fun. But that's no reason for her parents to have torn into her like that. I mean, holy shit, they're almost worse than...well, not his dad, but definitely the assholes at Mountview. Then again, he didn't remember them drinking that much either, or being as mean to Nan. He supposes he hasn't really seen them since he was thirteen. Maybe the stress of having an orange president is getting to them, and they still aren't all that bad. Then again, as bad as it was to watch, it was worse with all the other cadets. A bunch of guys hooting and hollering and graphically debating whether Abby or Roxanne was more attractive wasn't exactly his idea of a good time, especially when some dude shouted about how Abby's tits were bigger and how he'd like to cum on them. If the guy hadn't had five friends backing him up, Adam thinks he might've killed him. But Abby at least has New Kid. The best part of Adam's holiday has been hiding in his dorm room closet and eating all the Advent calendar chocolates in one sitting so no one would steal them.

Dear Adam,

I miss you so much. I'm sorry about the holidays. Is anyone else writing you? Like Charity? I know she was just a fuck buddy, but even some nudes from her would probably make things a bit better for you. I'm really glad Otis was there too. He makes me stupid levels of happy, and he always says the right thing. Dad's got a point that he could do better than me, but it's not just about looks, it's everything else. I'm just an absolute mess who doesn't know how to do anything other than make mixes and jokes. I'm just happy whenever anyone likes me. That's why I try so hard. I guess I want everyone to like me to make up for my parents not liking me. But what's going on with you? Anything new? Do you spend time thinking about this stuff with your family lately? You don't have to tell me if you don't want to.

Love,

Abby

Abby -

What'd you do for Boxing Day? I had to run drill cos I'm shit.