Xavier's mom emerged from the kitchen, a warm smile on her face. "Okay, who needs my magic?" She placed steaming bowls of creamy tomato soup on the dining table.
"Y'all better be hungry and finish this soup. I made it special, with love."
Xavier and Miles chimed in unison, "Thanks, mama! And the small black boy needs the soup."
They exchanged nasty looks, speaking simultaneously, "Don't copy me! Stop... stop... seriously, it's not funny... fuck, this is creepy."
Xavier's mom intervened, creeped out. "Okay, boys, stop! You're not twins; that's creepy."
Xavier stuck out his tongue at Miles, who rolled his eyes.
The group settled into the dining room, taking their seats.
"Thank you, Mrs. Zer," everyone except Xavier, Miles, and Kyle said.
Kyle stuttered shyly, "Umm, yeah, thank you for the soup, miss. It smells amazing."
Mrs. Zer cooed at Kyle. "Awe, well, aren't you cute? Help yourself, dear."
As they enjoyed their soup, Sawyer suddenly remembered something. "Oh shit, forgot."
"What?" Kyle asked, curious.
"Forgot to tell Aunt what happened, and we might go home late today," Sawyer replied, checking his contacts.
Kyle's nervousness resurfaced.
"I'll take you guys back to school to get your car," Zain offered, mouth full of crusty bread dipped in soup.
"Ew, babe," Xandria said, disgusted.
Zain replied playfully, "Whattttt?"
Miles commented, "Yuck."
Zain retorted, still eating, "Bitches."
After dinner, Kyle and Sawyer prepared to leave, thanking Mrs. Zer for her hospitality.
As they said their goodbyes, Miles watched Kyle's every move with keen eyes.
"Creep," Kyle muttered, loud enough for Miles to hear, prompting a smirk and a wave.
Sawyer, Kyle, and Zain piled into the car.
Upon arriving at school, Zain apologized sincerely. "Hey, man, I wanna properly apologize for my behavior. I'm just not friendly to newbies, but give me some time, alright?"
Kyle smiled. "Oh, um, it's okay. I understand."
Zain rushed off, saying, "Damn, too cute. Bye, bitches."
Sawyer teased Kyle, "Are you blushing?"
Kyle pouted, "Shut up."
As they drove home, Kyle couldn't shake off the feeling that Miles was still watching him.
To be continued...
Edited thrice
04 October 2024
AI corrected shit
Short chapter
Guys I'm sick got drip on one of my hand not lying 🙁
Also took shots to the butt
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Beyond The Bruises
Romance"Beyond the Bruises" "After surviving unimaginable trauma, Kyle and his brother Swayer find solace in each other. But when Kyle's past comes back to haunt him, can he find love and healing with Miles, or will the scars of his past tear them apart?"
