Fifty-Seven

55 4 10
                                    

                          Nick
                      -----------------

                        Nick was riding shotgun in Sam's small Toyota. His head was pressed against the window as he watched the city blur by outside.

The car was silent, minus an old rock song playing on the radio. Ivan was asleep in the back. And Sam hadn't spoken a word since they got on the freeway.

I'm so glad I agreed to this. Nick thought sarcastically. He only came because he wanted to spend time with Sam before he left.

"How is your mum?" Sam spoke up; breaking Nick from his spell.

"Ugh...she's okey".

"And your dad?"

"He's in the medway right now." Nick tapped his finger on the glass. "I guess they found a tumor in his side".

"Harsh".

Nick bobbed his head in agreement.

In the back, Ivan made a low guttural sound while turning onto his side.

"Is he okey?" Nick asked, motioning towards the back seat.

Sam's eyes flickered to the rearview mirror. "You know, for all the years I've known him, I still dont have an answer for that".

A twinge of jealousy poked at Nick.

Ivan wasn't even Gay, and yet, Sam was obsessed with looking out for him. It was unfair.

Ivan was rude, distant, and a bit shady.

Sam was none of those things.

"Hay Ivan". Sam called. When Ivan didn't respond he tried again. "Wake up dude. We're almost there".

"Five minutes". Ivan grumbled.

"Five minutes my ass. Get up".

Ivan growled something under his breath before he sat up.

Sam slowed then turned into a short drive. The house at the end was a nice two story cream building. It had a wide wrap around porch, and a small garden in the front.

"This is your house?" Nick questioned, glancing at Ivan.

"Yeah". He monotoned.

They sat in the car for a couple minutes until Ivan shoved his door open, and got out.

"I guess that's our cue". Sam said with a smirk. He got out and Nick followed.

Ivan got his luggage from the trunk (which was only a leather bag), and started for the house.

"Is Adam here?" Sam asked Ivan.

He shrugged. "He said he would be".

Nick had only ever met Adam (Ivan's step dad) twice. From what he could remember the man seemed really cool, and relaxed.

The complete opposite of Ivan.

Maybe his personality stems from his biological fathers'? Nick thought.

Like Nick, Ivan's real dad was in prison. From what Sam told, he sounded like a real asshole.

The front door to the house swung open, and Jack (Ivan's half brother) walked out. "Yo! Ivan".

"Hay kiddo". Ivan ruffled Jack's brown curls, "How have you been?"

"Eh".

"He's been a boot in my ass since you left". Adam exclaimed from the doorway.

Rhenna Where stories live. Discover now