𝑆 𝑇 𝑈 𝐶 𝐾

𝘉𝘢𝘥 𝘎𝘶𝘺

SILAS EYEBROWS FURROW when he feels a constant buzzing in his pocket. Taking out his phone, his face falls slightly at the contact. Robby notices. "Who is it?"

"The hospital." Silas answers, shutting his phone off and stuffing it back in his pocket. He shrugs it off as he picks up the Olive Garden menu, looking it over.

Robby eyes him, trying to make out what it was that his boyfriend was feeling. "Your not going to answer?"

"Why would I?" Silas shrugs. "So they can take my life from me even more? I'm good."

"They probably have—."

"Robby. Drop it." Silas snaps, hating the thought of the hospital constantly dropping bad news on him. He releases a sigh, grabbing Robby's hand and kissing the back of it, noticing how his face dropped. "I'm sorry, my love. I just...I can't take anymore bad news."

Robby nods, knowingly. He leans forward, pecking Silas's lips softly. "I know, baby. I'm sorry. I just—I feel like it could be good news."

"I'll call them back, but on my own time." Silas says, placing a kiss on Robby's cheek before scooting his chair closer to him, his arm wrapping around his chair. "So, what are you eating?"

Robby opens his mouth to speak, his gaze turns cold when his eyes catch sight of a familiar figure approaching the table. Silas follows his gaze and lets out a groan of disapproval. "Just when my day couldn't get any worse. Should've known your father would've had something up his sleeve."

"Let me guess." Miguel sighs. "Your dad invited you?"

"You think we would've came if we knew you were coming?" Silas retorts.

"Of course he didn't tell you guys I was coming."

"Nope."

Robby intertwines their fingers and pulls Silas up, going to walk out, but Johnny comes into view, stopping them in their tracks. "Hey, hey. Where are you going? Sit down. Hear me out."

Robby went to protest, but Silas nudges him. "For him, okay?"

Reluctantly, the couple move back into their original seats, right across from Miguel and Johnny. Johnny nervously begins. "All right, yeah, I lied to get you here. After what I saw at the water park, I knew you guys wouldn't come willingly. I know Miguel is in a bitchy mood 'cause he broke up with his girlfriend and you two are always in bitchy moods. At least Silas is."

Silas and Robby simultaneously roll their eyes, though share an amused look at his words. Johnny chuckles lightly as he continues. "Since the Mexico thing felt like a small step in the right direction, I mean you and Silas left together and didn't kill each other. I'd say that's a good sign."

Silas glances at Miguel, the two making eye contact. The trip was good and they genuinely did enjoy the trip together. It was nice to put the past behind them and become friends again, even if it was for the moment. But their past, their past was something that was filled with hatred and betrayal. That's not something you just get over.

"I figured it might help if we went on another little trip." Johnny states, smiling widely.

"A trip?" Robby repeats as they all stare at him in disbelief. "To a mall in Chatsworth?"

"What a great pla—."

Silas is cut off by a worker, coming up to the table, placing a hand on Johnny's shoulder. "Your body might be at a mall, my friend, but your taste buds are about to go on tour of the old country. This guy knows what I'm talking about."