Open Sores

Chapter 9 Parents acting like parents?

Chapter 9: Parents acting like Parents?

"I'll walk you home." Gavin said smiling at Alyssa as the school bell rang.

"Sure." She smiled.

Gavin stood up from his seat and helped Alyssa with her stuff. They walked out of school and down the street with their hands tied together. Gavin watched Alyssa stare at her feet as she dragged them against the cement. He stopped walking, pulling Alyssa towards him so that she was facing him. When Alyssa failed to meet his gaze, Gavin became concerned.

"Hey," He said softly putting a finger under her chin gently tugging upwards. "What's wrong?"

"I'm just not too thrilled to go home." She said staring into his eyes, hoping he'd rescue her. 

"Why?" He started to ask but stopped remembering the date. "Well do you want to do something before you go? Stall?"

"No, I might as well just go. It won't make a difference." She said averting her gaze again. Gavin frowned wanting to help her but knowing there wasn't much he could do.

"Should I come with you?" He asked hopefully. 

"No, not really." Alyssa muttered turning to walk. Gavin grabbed her hand, slowing her down so he could walk alongside her.

"Well i'm coming over later." Gavin stated watching Alyssa's reaction. 

"But..." 

"And I won't take no for an answer." He smiled softly, squeezing her hand.

"Okay," She smiled as they arrived to her house.

"I'll see you tonight," He said leaning in to kiss her. 

Alyssa threw her arms over Gavins neck as he felt his lips touch her. She felt as if time had stopped in that moment. A smiled played on Gavins lips as he felt her arms tighten around him. When he started to pull away he felt Alyssa groan and started to laugh. He held on to her hands as he kissed her on the cheek before whispering an 'I love you' to her.

"I love you too." She whispered back.

Alyssa walked inside her house, briefly turning back to see Gavin walking away. She closed the door and turned to see her mother sitting on the couch. She was reading a book and wearing her glasses. Alyssa hadn't seen her mother do that since she was six and it freaked her out to find her doing that now.

"Hey sweetie, how was school?" Mrs. Cameron asked in a warm motherly voice, peering up from her book, only for a brief moment.

"It was...okay." Alyssa replied wondering what was making her mom so cheery.  

"Where's dad?" Alyssa asked hesitantly.

"Oh he's in the kitchen." Mrs. Cameron smiled. "Hun! Alyssa's home!" She yelled almost instantly. Alyssa winced at the sound of her moms yelling. It wasn't angry and piercing like usual, but loud and high pitched. Nothing like Alyssa has been used too.

"Hey hun," Mr. Cameron said smiling as he peered into the room. He walked over and gave her a small hug. "How was school?"

"Good." Alyssa muttered.

Alyssa took the time to study the people sitting in front of her. She noticed her fathers clean shave and his silver rimmed glasses. His hair was combed and neat. As he spoke, she took the liberty of taking a whiff of his usual maladorous odor only to find out that he smelled quite pleasant. His eyes didn't have horrid bags under them and he looked happy. Mrs. Cameron's hair was nicely parted and fell over her shoulders. Her blue eyes were smiling and neatly lined with eyeliner and mascara. They were glowing.