In Control (SLOW UPDATES)

Ch 35: Getting Old

Arthur pov:

It's been a quiet few months. Christmas is coming up soon and winter is in full swing. Things were peaceful and relaxing, well as much as they can be in my family. Athena still torments Ryker and I with pranks and other things. My mom's usually busy and offers some sort of fun activities while my dad is helping with training and taking us on missions.

Not to mention Oliver and I finally took the next step in our relationship. Our first time was pretty awkward but it was fun, sadly I got a very embarrassing safe sex talk from my parents the next day. Still don't know how they found out. I also found out Ryker and Lyla beat us to it. Fucking asshole.

Forgetting all that, things have been nice. It got even better when Ryker and I came home from school today. We saw two things covered in tarps out front. Our dad sat on the front steps smoking a cig waiting for us. When seeing us she smiled and approached the both of us.

"Hey boys." She greeted us with hugs and pats on the back.

"Hey dad."
"Sup."

"Any interest in those things?" She crossed her arms and nodded over to the two tarps.

"What are they? Are they for a mission?" I was excited and hoped they were for a mission.

"Nope." She shook her head with a smirk. I looked at Ryker and he shrugged.

"For mom?" He guessed this time. She shook her head again.

"Do you remember when I made you guys get your licenses last month?" My eyes widened and so did Ryker's. We smiled and looked back at the tarps.

"No fucking way!" Ryker shouted and ran towards them. She chuckled and ruffled my hair when I turned to look at my brother.

"Are they?"

"Yup. They're your cars. Merry early Christmas." She pushed me to go towards the car. I happily ran towards the cars and ripped one of the tarps off.

I was a little confused to see a matte black challenger underneath. It's a nice car but not what I was thinking. Ryker gave a confused hum. Looking over I saw a matte white Jaguar. We nodded at each other and switched sides, both of us much happier.

Our dad cleared her throat and drew our attention to her. She tossed a set of keys to the both of us and we squealed like school girls. Immediately I hopped in and looked over everything. It was my dream car. Looking at her I could see her nod her head and motioned for me to take off.

Ryker revved his engine and peeled off before I could. I quickly took off after him, speeding down the road to catch up to him. I drove behind him as we sped through the neighborhood. I was full of laughs and giggles as we drove, my excitement brimming.

We drove for a solid ten minutes before coming back home. Athena was outside with our dad and watched us pull in. I got out and ran to my dad, hugging her tightly. Ryker did the same, encasing me in the hug with her. She laughed and hugged us back.

"I know it's a little early but I thought you two might enjoy not getting rides from us or your friends to school. Just be sure to drive safely, I don't need you two being like Jay or your uncle Jeremy." She told us with a smile and laugh. We nodded and shook her with happiness.

"Thank you, thank you, thank you!" I yelled and hugged her tighter.

"You're the best!" Ryker shouted and picked her up in a massive hug.