Wonder The Kurfuffle

Home Sweet Home

When they finally got to Wade's new house, which was filled with boxes and not quite moved into yet, Wade took Caleb's bags into his room, which was now also Caleb's room. Caleb stood in the living room, with a look of defeat. Wade walked into the living room, put his arms around Caleb, and they both sat on the couch. All of a sudden, Wade's phone starts ringing. It's his mom.
"Hey mom, I'm kind of busy right now, can this wait until later?" Asked Wade.
"Yeah,no just wanted to tell you that our vacation is almost over, we should be home by tomorrow morning, we can help you finish moving into your new house if you would like." Said Wade's mom.
"I don't know, I kinda just want to get settled down. I don't really want to complicate things by having chaos." Explained Wade.
"Wade, is everything okay? You seem a little upset." Said Wade's mom.
"Yeah, I'm fine, I just have a lot on my mind. Everything is really hectic right now." Said Wade.
Just then, it all sinks in for Caleb. He just lost his family. His mom is disgusted at him. Even though he didn't do anything wrong. What would his dad think? What about his little brother? What is he going to do? He drops to his knees and starts crying.
"Mom, I gotta go. I'll call you later." Wade hangs up.
Wade runs over to Caleb. He kneels down to Caleb, puts his arms around Caleb, and picks him up. He takes him to their bed and lays him down. Still crying, Caleb curls up into a ball and gets under the blanket. Not knowing what to do, Wade goes back into the living room to unpack. After a while, Wade has most things unpacked. He makes some tacos for dinner. He takes some into his room to give to Caleb.
"Caleb... I made us dinner... Would you like some?" Asked Wade.
"Wade... I'm not really hungry." Said Caleb.
"Caleb Nicholas! You are going to eat! I will not stand for your nonsense. Now get up and eat these fucking tacos!" Said Wade, furiously.
Whatever he said, obviously worked. Caleb got up, took the plate of tacos. He started eating the tacos, and Wade sat down next to him. He put his hand on Caleb's back and started rubbing it, slowly.
"I'm only acting like this because I care about you Caleb," said Wade, "I don't want anything to happen to you."
"Thank you," said Caleb, " and... Wade... Thank you for letting me stay with you."
Caleb finished his tacos and went out into the living room to help Wade unpack. Anything that Caleb unpacked, Wade put it in its place. Wade was a perfectionist. He was determined to keep his house in order and perfect no matter what. After they finished unpacking, they sat on the couch and started watching a movie. Wade sat at the corner of the couch, with Caleb nestled right next to him. Caleb had his head on Wade's shoulder.
"Caleb," said Wade, "I love you."
"I love you too." Said Caleb.
After the movie was over, Caleb and Wade went into the bedroom.
"I gotta go take a shower," said Wade, "would you like to join me?"
"Uhhh... Sure..." Said Caleb.
Wade and Caleb get in the shower. Wade strokes Caleb's back, trying to reassure him that everything would be okay. Caleb was still scared about what was going to happen with everything. Reality was really hitting him. He had just been kicked out of his house. His mom hates him. Who knows what his dad would say. He would probably be just as disappointed. But does Caleb even care anyway. They hated him, so why should he care about them... But, they are his parents... But, they really should care. All of a sudden...
"Caleb... Are you okay?" Asked Wade.
"Yeah... I'm fine..." Said Caleb.
"You just kinda spaced out there for a bit...," said Wade, "Are you sure you're okay?"
"Yes! I am fine! Just leave me alone!" Said Caleb.
They finish their shower and when they are done, Caleb gets dressed and furiously walks outside. Wade follows him. Caleb sits on the stairs that are outside. He completely falls apart. Tears rolling down his face, all he can think to do is cry. Wade walks back inside. Caleb, still crying on the stairs, decides to try to calm down. He wipes the tears from his eyes. Wade walks back outside with a blanket, puts it around Caleb, and hugs him tightly.
About ten minutes later, they walk back inside. Caleb sits on the couch. Wade sits right next to him. Concerned about Caleb, Wade doesn't know what to do. All he can think to do is hug him and tell him that everything is okay. Wade starts talking about the other night, when they had first confessed their love for each other. They were so happy. They had so much fun. Obviously, Caleb knew where Wade was going with this...