Chapter 26

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Devland's POV
I woke up to my alarm going off. No. School... We were off yesterday because some charity thing. I don't exactly know. It was one of those things where only teachers had to go to school. Yet today is Friday so yay. I stood up and grabbed some clothes out of my dresser. I walked to the bathroom and was stopped by my dad. "Hey Devland when you get home from school the whole family needs to talk about something" he said seriously. I just sighed and said "ok" "I'll have your coffee ready downstairs" my dad said and walked off. He sounded slightly frustrated. Whatever. I just walked into the bathroom and turned the shower on.

After I finished getting ready for school I grabbed my coffee and walked to my dads car. My friend at school always calls me a diva and shit because I bring my coffee in one of those portable cups. In reality I just do it because it's easier. I started the car and backed out of the driveway. From the corner of my eye I saw something by my cup. "Get you hand away from my coffee!!!" I screamed at Alec. "But I miss drinking coffee. Can I just have a sip?" He asked. I just sighed and nodded. He quickly grabbed it and took a sip. I held my hand out so he can hand it to me. He did and I took a sip. After I put it back in the cup holder.

Once I got to school I went straight to class. Students are allowed to stay in the hallways before class but I just go to class because my friend, Dominic, has the same home room as me. Dominic isn't here yet so I'll just wait. Im honestly happy that I'm friends with him. He's the only person who knows I'm gay because I've only ever told him and he's completely fine with that. I was actually scared to tell him at first because telling a straight guy that you're gay has 2 endings. Either it's fine or you're a faggot. Thankfully he was the first choice. He actually tries to get me to date guys. It's funny.
"What up dude!!!" I heard him say sitting down in the desk beside me.

"Hey Dominic" I said happily

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"Hey Dominic" I said happily. "Alright listen. Lily told you about her party right?" He asked. I nodded he looked really happy. I knew he was planning or already planned something. I looked at him angrily and asked "what did you do?!?!" "Nothing. There's gonna be quite a few people there and maybe you could get yourself a man" he said like it was the most simple thing ever. Good thing he said it quietly. He knows I don't want other people hearing it. He doesn't understand. "Dominic you don't understand. No one in this school is gay. It's not as easy as like you and Maya's relationship" I said. He was about to say something else but the bell rang. "I'll talk to you about it later" he said and turned facing forward.

Time skip~

I was in my very last class and it was almost over. I'm not a fan of P.E. but having it as my last class is good. Mostly because I don't have to change back into my school clothes. My coach says it's a waste of time. "Hey dude what's up?" I heard Justin ask. Oh god. I do not know how I feel about him. He's friends with my friends so I act like his friend but he's kind of weird. Like pervert weird. All he talks about is sex and it's weird. Like just shut up. I don't care if you had sex with someone. "Hi" I said plainly. "You goin to Lily's party tomorrow?" He asked.

How many times am I gonna get this question?

I stopped and asked "this must be a pretty big party" "well you can only go if she invited you or have approval. It's fucking stupid but-" he said but I turned around and walked away. He's trying to get me to invite him. Lily has been holding a grudge against him because he had sex with one of her friends or whatever. I don't know or care. "Hey you walked away from me but since you're going I wanted to know if I could get a ride" he said. Is he serious. He's never done anything for me. I looked at him and asked "you just wanna get in don't you?" "No I'm invited. I just don't have a ride. So thanks man" he said. But before I could protest he walked off.

Bastard.

School ended and I got in my dad's car. But of course the second I closed my door I saw Dominic's face against the passenger window. Dumbass. I smiled and rolled the window down. "What?" I asked slightly chuckling. "Wanna come over?" He asked. I was gonna say yes but I forgot about the talk my dad wanted to have. I sighed and said "Um I don't know. My dad wants to talk to me about something. I'm not sure. But maybe I can come after. If that's fine" "alright that's fine. I'm just not doing anything tonight. If you're able to come over just text me when you leave so I can be ready" he said. "Will do" was all I said.

When I got home I walked inside and sat down on the couch. Joey was there. He was reading to Crimson. I heard footsteps coming down the stairs. My dad then sat next to me. "So Devland, I wanted to talk to you about what you call Joey" he said. I knew it. "Ok" I said defensively. "I know you're awkward about that stuff or whatever but Joey loves you and you know it" he said. I stood up and walked to the staircase. "Alright then dads I'm going to my friends house now. Good day" I said walking up to my room. I quickly packed a bag and ran back downstairs. I heard my dad call my name but I ignored him. I ran outside and got in my dad's car. I backed out the driveway and started driving to Dominic's house.

Dominic's POV
I was sitting on the couch waiting for Dev. He texted that he was on his way. For some reason I just feel like he's mad. Usually he would word his text differently. "Hey Dominic? Can you tie my shoes?" My younger sister asked. "Uh where are you going?" I asked. Hopefully I don't have to drive her anywhere. My mom never told me. "I'm gonna go run outside" she said. Oh. I bent over and tied both of her shoes. After I tied her shoes she gave me a hug and ran outside. "Be careful Dev is gonna be coming over. Just stay away from the driveway" I said. I heard her scream 'ok' and I heard the door close.

After about 10-15 minutes I heard a knock on the door. I got up and opened the door. It was Dev. But he looked kind of mad. "I brought snacks" he said handing me a bag. "Thanks. What's wrong?" I asked walking him to the couch. He just sighed and said "well my dad keeps fussing at me about referring to my step dad as dad or something like that. And he doesn't understand that I need time to adjust and... Never mind. This is stupid" "No Devland I understand. Uh how about we go get you an icee? That always calms you down. Then maybe we can go to the arcade. They usually stay open late on Fridays" I said. He just nodded and we got up to leave.

Wait this is gonna be complicated. I might need to bring my siblings because I can't leave them alone. But I don't want to stress Dev out even more. Dammit.






To be continued~
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