Feel (Kellic)

Chapter 18

Sorry it's short, I'm tired.

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Chapter 18

It's another Visiting Day today. I'm not looking forward to it because my mom is going to notice that I'm in a slightly better mood than I usually am. I've been hanging out with Vic almost every chance I get. The only thing bothering me is that after our little field trip on Monday, Frankie showed up the next morning. He was missing that long. But he showed up with a hyper cheeriness painting his exterior. I was so confused.

Today is different though. Different than most Visiting Days because I have Vic standing with me, as well as Frankie. They're acquaintances now. The deal I made with Vic though is that we'll stay in an empty hallway. Vic just wants to be around me today and I'm not complaining at all.

The thing is, he'll be meeting my parents. We're not even dating yet. Yet? Oh. This is still going to be weird. They're going to ask him questions, I just know it. He has the ability to dodge questions at least.

"Oh no, there she is." I say more to myself than the other two as I see my mother enter my field of vision. My step dad is with her. At least he's chill and won't pester Vic with endless questions.

"Kellin!" My mom smiles widely and engulfs me in a hug when she reaches me. I hug her back, although awkwardly. She catches on and lets go of me. "Have you grown?" She asks me.

"Mom, you know I barely grow anymore." I tell her. I'm shorter than the majority of guys I know. I think Frankie, Vic and I should start a short guy club.

"Right right." My mom says, dismissing the subject as she turns to Frankie, "Hi Frank, how are you doing?" She smiles sweetly and Frankie smiles back.

"I'm doing great! How are you?" Frankie says cheerily. My mom and him get along, strangely. They start talking about something and I tune out, glancing over at Vic who's... Talking to my step dad!? What the fuck? I expected him to be standing there awkwardly, but nope, he's talking to my step dad. Even though it seems to be formal.

That's so weird. Both of my friends are talking to my parents and I'm just standing here. Hm.

Eventually, my step dad turns to me and beckons me over. I come over and stand next to Vic. I glance at him to read his expressions but I can't do it. He's being quiet.

"So?" I'm quite sure what was going on. They're both being too quiet.

"So he's not your boyfriend?" My step dad asks me, gesturing at Vic. He thought Vic was my boyfriend!? What the hell dad.

"Um no." I say a little too quickly.

"Oh cool." My step dad says, nodding.

"Did you give him a lecture?" I ask, panicking a little because oh god. How fucking embarrassing.

"No, don't worry Kellin. I'm not that much of a protective dad." He tells me and I feel a little more relieved even though now I feel like a girl that has the dad that grabs the shotgun to shoot the prom date.

I glance back at Vic and this time he's watching this take place with a look of amusement. I glare at him and he holds up his hands in an 'I surrender' sort of thing. I roll my eyes and turn back to my step dad.

"Are you sure he's not your boyfriend?" He asks.

"Positive." I answer.

"Okay cool." Now my step dad looks distracted and it's kind of awkward. Plus, mom and Frankie seem to be finishing up their conversation. I bet they want to get out of here as soon as possible. I know this place makes my parents uncomfortable. I don't know why, but it does.