The Eye-Patch Teen

The New Michael Linx

I turned off the hot shower with a squeak. I stared in the mirror and unveiled the bag I now had a big blue streak from the front of my hair to the back. "Introducing... The new Mike Linx." I decided to show Cal mainly to tease him since I had no shirt and my new hair looked awesome.

  Me: Image

 <3Cal: Omg Mikey looking sexy  <3                                                                                                                           

 Me: I needed a distraction so I thought of you

<3Cal: Mikey you were thinking of me aw so sweet 

Me: Ofc cutie 

<3Cal: Hru?

Me: I'm alright. Ig

 <3Cal: You guess?

Me: Cal it just happened ok!

<3Cal: Sorry Mike...

Me: Omg I can't stay mad at you your to fucking cute!

<3Cal: Ik I'm good

Me: Love you Cal gtg Abuser Johnnys Texting me

Cal: Love you too Mike once again I'm so sorry for your loss

Me: Ok.

Abuser Johnny: Yo when are we meeting? 

Me: In twenty. Don't be late.

Abuser Johnny: You better make this quick I got football practice at 1 pm

Me: Yeah whatever you leave on my time bitch remember the police are five clicks away. And say please dick head.

Me: Hello?

Abuser Johnny: Fine... Please.

Me: Good and ill think about it. If I want to keep you with me I'm going to.

Me: It's 12 pm rn meet me at 1:30

I put my phone in my jean pocket and left the bathroom but looked at my new hair one last time. Then closed the bathroom door. Kara's door was closed. I suddenly got a boost of confidence so I busted into her room. All my siblings were laying on Kara's bed. "Oh shit hey Mike," Kara said to me. "Mikey, when did you get here?" Malika questioned Miko said nothing to me I can tell he was upset with me. Kara looked up and down at me then said, "Sweet make-over." Malika nodded in agreement. Miko then said, "It's alright." Kara then squealed, "Omg can I sketch you guys." We all looked at each other and all said, "Sure." She then yelled, "Linda get your ass up here!" Linda marched up the stairs and opened the door astonished to see me, "Mike when did you get here? Your hair and is that a tattoo?" She gently grabbed the front part of my hair and examined it she then said, "Looks good." 

Kara opened her art pouch, "Shit." Malika asked. "Kara, what's wrong?" "My pencils are gone I left them somewhere. Shit." Linda then spoke as the leader of the siblings. "Kara calm down let's go look for it. Let's go." Malika and Kara followed her. We heard Kara from the hallway, "You two can check downstairs. I'll check the basement I had an extra pair and I need my charcoal pencils." The ladies went downstairs. Miko lays on Kara's bed with an exhaled. "Miko are you ok?" He sat up swiftly and glared at me. "No Mike it's not our dad is gone. So were you. You didn't answer any of my texts or calls. You said brothers forever." "I still mean that Miko." I hugged him he had a slight smile like me. "You gonna be just like me." I chuckled. 

My sisters walked back in. Kara then said, "Get in position." We got into position. Linda sat on a red chair kara had. Malika sat on Linda's right and Miko sat below Malika I kneeled next to Miko. Linda looked to her left then asked Kara, "Who is gonna be next to me?" Kara chuckled, "Don't worry Lin ill just draw me in later." She nodded then we began chatting about family things. Then Malika asked me, "So Michael are you still mad at mom. Or like what's the situation has she talked to you. Because she knows your home I spilled it sorry." "Uhh well, I'm not really going out of my way to talk to her I'm not mad I just don't wanna hear it." Miko then asked me, "Will you be here for dinner. Mom wanted us to ask since you haven't been here." I thought for a second, "Miko... I can't make promises because I'm not sure." Miko looked down in disappointment. I felt an aura of sadness take over both of us. Then Linda said in a firm, "Michael, we're gonna talk when we get the chance." "Uhh ok, Linda." We all continued to babble about random stuff.

1 Hour Later

"Boom finished siblings!" We all said our compliments then scattered. I checked my phone perfect 30 minutes. "Michael follow me." Linda's tone of talking sounded like a female mafia boss about to shoot one of her clients. She led me to the garage. I paused dramatically. I cant... I can't get myself to go in there. Once she was in there she paused and let out a sad sigh and held her arm, "Mike I'm sorry I forgot um I wanted to give you this." It was the tire rim me and Cal made. "Care to explain the colors? Are you bi?" "Uhh yeah...." She looked astonished then laughed, "That's awesome I thought you were gonna be asexual." "Uhh, what's an asexual?" "You don't have sexual feelings or like the need for a relationship. I think..." "Uhh, I think I'm still kinda a part of that category." "You can leave the rim here I gotta run out for a few." She put it back and went to the kitchen. 

I saw Kara sitting on the couch looking concerned. I went over and sat next to her and asked, "What's wrong Kara you looked stressed/depressed?" "It's Johnny he's been acting weird and like frantic did you say anything to him?" "No, I just said he could go to jail if I were to report him." "Huh makes sense I'm gonna go take a nap good luck with Johnny be careful." I nodded and checked the time and it said 1:20 pm. I threw on a pair of boots and left my leather jacket because it was a good 60 degrees. As soon as I was opening the door my mother's voice pierced through my reality, "Michael come here... please" I walked over. "I'm sorry. For the way I acted and your father." "I know, I don't wanna talk right now." 

I opened the door as I walked out I heard my mother say, "I love you." I hopped into my truck and heard a ring from my phone it was Cal. I answered "Mikey did you meet with him yet?" "No Cal I'm about to go right now." "Can I come with?" "Shit yeah just let me talk to him. While you stay in the truck ok?" "Ok I'm right down the street pick me up please." I started the truck and eased into driving. I saw Cal on the corner of the block and I rolled down the window and jokingly said, "Hey how much for a session?" "Well depends how long are we gonna be together?" "A good 4 hours." "600 dollars. But its you so its free." "Ooo you slut hop in or on." I did a signature eye patch wink. He jumped into the truck and pulled me in for a fierce kiss. "Woah Cal down boy, what's up?" "Well, Michael Linx you look incredibly sexy and badass." "Fair point Cal." We began driving to the meet-up spot. "Are you gonna be ok on your own?" "Yeah he's a high school jock I can handle him plus he's not that crazy I don't think." We finally made it and I parked the truck. Cal kissed me and said, "Promise me you'll be back." "I promise." I got out of the truck and began walking into the woods waving to Cal as he waved back.