I Still Love You

Why Can't He Be Mine Anymore

Chase turned around and behind him was……

Buddy.

“Buddy?!”
Buddy smiled. “Yep.”
Chase ran and hugged Buddy.
“I’m so glad you're here! I’m so glad you're okay!” Without thinking Chase kissed him. “O-oh, sorry, I didn’t mean t…” Chase was cut off by a kiss from Buddy.

When they broke away Chase was the first to speak.
“Buddy I have a lot of questions…”
“We don’t have time for questions…now come on…” Buddy said dismissively.
“Pleeeaaaaassssseeeee!!!!” Chase did the puppy eyes.
Buddy thought for a few seconds then sighed.
“Fine, but I hope you can multitask cause we are walking and talking. Get the keys and let’s go.”
Chase grabbed Silver and Bronze and put them in his jacket hood.
“Okay, ready, and just so you know I am not giving Ex Libris the keys.”
Chase and Buddy went down the stairs hand in hand.
“Chase?” Chase stopped and turned to find his grandpa holding a laundry basket.
“Yes?”
“Before you go anywhere you need to fold your laundry.”
“No Grandpa, please, this is important!”
“Fold laundry is important too! So I am putting my foot down for this one, you're an adult you need to do these things!”
“But Graaaaannnnddddppppaaaa it's important!!!!”
“What is it then?” Ralph asked. Chase looked at Buddy but he just shrugged.
“Um….we were going to the store…”
“No need Chase I just went to the store.” Chase grumbled.
“We need other stuff at the store.”
“Like what?”
Chase went over and whispered in Ralph's ear. His eyes went wide.
“You see, that's what we need at the store.
“Oh, ok you go on ahead then, I'll put these up in your room so when your…done you can do them.” Ralph walked away, eyes still wide.
“What did you tell him?” Buddy asked.
Chase blushed. “Does it matter?”
Buddy started walking. “Uh no….” Chase caught up with him as they left the house.
“Okay, question number 1, how did you get in my house?”
“Maybe he wanted waffle fries?” Silver said.

(Meme reference)

“I went through your open window.”
“Ok, second question, why are you hot?” Chase playfully bumped into Buddy.
“Uhh…I don’t know?”
“Okay, hmmm third question, I saw the wound on your arm, did Ex Libris do that to you?”
“Maybe…”
“Yes or no…”
“Maybe…”
“Buddy, YES or NOOO!”
“I ssssssiiiaddddd maybe.”
Chase exhaled. “I love you but you frustrate me.”
“Good.” Chase realized Buddy had relaxed, he hadn't even noticed Buddy tensed up.
“Hey, Buddy, if you ever need to talk about something, I'm always listening.” Chase stroked Buddy’s hand.
“I know…” Chase noticed that Buddy had leaned towards him as he led him to whatever location.
“Um…Buddy….you still love me don’t you…” Buddy stopped walking and flinched away.
“What?” Chase held out his hands.
“I…yes I do still love you, but.we can't be together anymore.” Buddy did a frustrated sigh and continued walking but further away. Now Chase was regretting asking that question because now they're apart. Maybe forever.

Eventually Buddy stopped at a rock with carved symbols on it. It had the carving of each 12 keys.
“Wow, I never knew this was here.” Chase noticed that Buddy had moved from the rock and was bowing to a guy.
“Buddy?” Chase walked closer. Buddy turned back.
“No, stay back!” He hissed. The man then slapped Buddy.
“Don't speak unless you're told to, child!” The man said.
“Yes sir.” Buddy looked like he was about to cry, which was a first. The man looked at Chase which gave him the chills.
“Now then be a good boy and give me those keys!” The man was at least 6’0 but he had a cane and his back was a bit hunched.
“Who are you?” Chase asked.
“Your worst nightmare!” The man laughed but ended up coughing instead, “I am Ex Libris if you want a specific name.”
Chase gasped. “So you're the one abusing Buddy?
“Who is Buddy?”
Chase pointed to the pale-skinned goth, now which a red mark on his face, who was still bowing. “Him.”
“Oh, 2? Ya 2 has lost his….manners lately.”
Chase but Silver and Bronze on the ground. “Run and hide!” He whispered, then he ran at the old man and tackled him.
“YOU STUPID B****, NO ONE TOUCHES MY BOYFRIEND, OR WELL USED TO BE BOYFRIEND!!!!! YOU WILL SET HIM FREE OR I WILL BEAT THE ABSOLUTE F*** OUT OF YOU, YOU ARTHRITIS EVIL MESS!!!!” Chase started to punch the old man. Chase got a glimpse of Buddy who was smiling. That made Chase happy. Suddenly someone pulled him off.
“Wha…hey!!!!” When Chase turned around he saw Deacon. Why was Deacon helping the enemy?