Coyotes and Wolves, Milo Manheim Original Story

Sex On the Beach

POV: Milo

After Estella's parents went up to talk to her, I wandered to my own room to change and get comfortable. I went to check on her after, but she fell asleep. I sat down at the edge of her bed and watched her, just hoping that my Princess was having some good dreams. She deserved a break from reality for a little while, even if it was only an illusion. She still had my hoodie wrapped around her. I wished that I'd been up here to make sure she was settled in and changed and everything. Not that she can't do it herself, but she forgets about general self care when she's stressed. And I don't know, I like to take care of her. Maybe I am just a simp. But, I'm her simp.

I left her asleep, and went to my room. I guess I should finish my homework, although it was the last fucking thing that I wanted to do. Tomorrow was Saturday, and I could do it then, but I know me, and I won't. Fuck it, there's always Sunday. Shit, if I wanted to, I could ask Estella and she'd probably finish all of it in like 10 minutes. But, I'm not that guy. Maybe if I was really desperate. She'd probably tell me to go to hell anyhow, and make me do it myself.

I couldn't sleep. I couldn't focus. My mind wouldn't stop wandering. I needed to get out. I decided to go for a run. It was only like 8:30pm. After stretching a little, I started running around the neighborhood, just trying to clear my head. But, everytime I cleared it even a little-- that fucking predator's face would pop into my head. I kept thinking that I'd run into him out here, and I was starting to get paranoid. Maybe, he was never there. Maybe Eric, made the whole thing up. But how would he know about the roses? I know Estella never told him about it, unless he's more of a stalker than I thought. Alright, this isn't working. I gotta get away from these dark streets, and trees, and shit. They're fucking with my head. I decided to text Jordan to see what everyone was up to. I couldn't fucking sleep anyway.

Mi-Bro
Are you guys out tonight?

Vanilla Thunder
Yeah. Remember there's a party? Like everyone is here.

Mi-Bro
Oh shit. I forgot about that. It's Chrissy's party though right? She'd probably call the cops if I showed up.

Vanilla Thunder
Nah dude! She's so hammered right now anyways she spent the whole night making out with Glenn Dickerson.

Mi-Bro
The Lacrosse Captain? 🤢 They deserve each other.
Okay. Yeah I'll head over there.

Vanilla Thunder
See ya.

I went back to the house and checked on Estella one last time. She was still asleep, so I left a note for her on her pillow. I didn't want to wake her accidentally with a text. I made sure that Henry was ready for his night time protection detail, and by that--I mean, that I poked him to make sure he was still alive. He hadn't moved in a few hours. Then, I got changed-- having showered earlier, and asked to borrow Estella's Dad's car. He was cool. So far I haven't proven to be untrustworthy with it, and they were staying in the rest of the night anyways.

I hadn't been to a highschool party in I don't know how long. Used to be a time that I never missed one. Usually wanting any reason to get out of my house.
Chrissy was a nightmare, but her house was insane. Her parents couldn't compete with Estella's for money, but what they had they flaunted. The drinks alone, probably cost more than my entire wardrobe.
People were hanging out on the couches, the enormous staircase, in the back yard, and in the giant hot tub. It was nuts. I finally found Jordan and Miguel, they were playing beer pong in what looked like a billiard room set up with pool tables and darts. Shit, the fucking chandelier in this room could probably pay for college. Fucking rich bitches. But, oh well, when in Rome and all that. Jordan handed me a beer, and I figured why not, it was early. I watched them play for a few throws, until Miguel was significantly tipsy. I walked out onto the patio to check my phone, to make sure Estella hadn't messaged me. She hadn't. She was probably still asleep. Good. She needed it.