The Summer We Found Us | BoyxBoy Romance (18+)

Chapter 8 | Elijah

"Damn, Eli." Katelyn sighed, flopping back onto the bed,

I joined her on the mattress, trying my best to catch my breath.

"Yeah," I smiled, looking at her. She was a beautiful girl. I met her a few months ago at the beginning of the school year. She lives a couple of doors down from me and we sort of hit it off one night at a party.

Her dark black hair and deep makeup were intriguing around her baby-blue eyes. They stood out just like another persons in particular always did.

"What's on your mind? Where'd you just go?" She tugged my chin between her black nailed fingers, making me look at her in her eyes.

"I was just thinking about back home." I gave her a quick smile.

"That's...hot?" She laughed, sarcastically.

"I just meant...yeah, I guess that is weird." I scratched my head as she stood up from the bed. I watched as she slid on her white lacey panties while she walked around my room looking for her babytee.

I took that as an opportunity to pinch off the used condom, throw it in the trash, and pull up my boxers.

"You still haven't told your Dad yet, have you?" She said pulling her shirt over her pierced nipples.

"No, I haven't." I sat on the edge of the bed and ran my hand through my hair. It was always such a mess after sex.

"What are you waiting for?" She slid back beside me. "You, me, in London UK? It's every photographer's dream. Think of the pictures you'll get to take." She nudged me on the shoulder.

"You don't have to convince me. I get how special it is." I groaned.

"So what's the hold-up?"

I flopped back on the bed, smooshing my pillow against my face.

"It's my Dad."

I felt her fingers graze up and down my stomach.

"You don't think he'll let you go?"

I sat up. "No, he'll definitely let me go. It's the 'not being home for Christmas and New Year's' thing that's bothering me." I hung my head down.

"So you'll miss one holiday season. So what? Everyone misses at least one holiday with their parents at some point."

I looked at her. "I don't. My Dad and I...we're really close. He's the best dad on this planet. I don't want him to be alone."

Katelyn sat up straight as the point finally hit her. "You should call him. You sound homesick." She patted me on the back. "I'll go grab us something to eat from downstairs." She slipped on her little mini black skirt and exited the room.

She's right. I've been pretty homesick since being here. I've been loving college, truthfully. My art skills and interests aren't seen as something that makes me weird here. I actually have many friends and people actually want to hear what I have to say here.

There are no bullies like back at home and that horrible night has been getting less and less important to me.

I shivered thinking about everyone seeing my naked body. Okay, it still stings but at least no one here knows what happened.

The only thing that has sucked is not being around Dad. My best friend on this planet.

I know he'd see the opportunity of going over the holidays but I'm not sure I'm the most comfortable with it.

As though he read my thoughts, my phone started buzzing.

"Hey, I was just thinking about you." I smiled at the phone.

"Hey, kid." I watched as his face lit up the screen and I felt my heart finally feel at peace. He looked happy and healthy which I always liked to see. "You'll never guess who came into the restaurant today." He laughed.

"Who!?"

"Jim Carrey!" He yelled. "I couldn't believe it! I saw a man sitting there across the room and thought, 'Hey, that looks a lot like Jim Carrey' and then all of a sudden Yasmin, the hostess, came running over saying 'I just sat Jim Carrey!" He laughed.

"Oh my god, that's insane!" I rested back on my headboard. It looked like he was outside of the restaurant around the back. It looked like it just snowed.

"Right!? I got you a signed menu. It was the best I could do." He smiled.

"Thanks, Dad. That's so cool." I smiled back.

"How are you doing, Kid? I miss you. I feel like it's been forever since I've hugged you." He sighed.

I looked down and away from the phone.

"What is it? I can tell somethings wrong. Is it a girl?" He continued.

"What? No." I shook my head. "I...I got invited to travel to London, UK, Dad. All expenses paid."

"What!? No kidding! That's terrific, kid! That's great news!" He beamed. "Is this for a school thing or what?"

"Not exactly. Um...I mean, I can take loads of pictures there which is something I've always wanted to do. It's just that...I have to go during the winter break." I pushed out.

I watched as his smile faltered.

"Oh...buddy..." He struggled to get out.

"Dad, I've missed you since being here and If it's going to really make you upset, I won't go if you don't—"

"No." He cut me off. "You should go. I want you to experience life, Elijah. You should experience this." He gave me a soft smile.

"Dad, are you sure?"

"Yeah, just take loads of pictures. Make sure to call me as soon as you touch down and I want to see pictures with YOU included in them too. You promise me!"

I laughed. "Yes, of course I will."

He smiled. "Tell me, is this for a girl?"

I rolled my eyes. "I'm going with a girl, yes."

"I knew it. My son is a stud." He shook his head.

"And how are you doing there by yourself? Are you doing okay?"

I watched as something flickered across his face. A feeling I haven't seen in him before.

"Yeah, I'm...doing good. I'm fine, kid. Don't worry about me being lonely."

I smiled. "Oh, Gwen still coming around? Who's the stud now?" I laughed.

"You're ridiculous." He shook his head laughing. "I love you, goodbye."

"I love you, goodbye."

I sighed leaning back. Katelyn opened up the door and walked in with a couple of sandwiches from the cafeteria and some water.

"So, how'd it go?" She smiled.

"Not too bad. I think everything's going to be okay." I smiled, accepting her into my arms as she crawled into my lap.

"Good. I mean, the holidays will be over as soon as you know it, and after that, you'll be home for summer break. I'm sure it'll whizz by faster than you think." She said into my chest.

"Yeah, you're right." I ran my hand through her hair. "You're so right."

She looked up at me with her blue eyes and just for a moment, I saw him.

I closed my eyes and locked my lips around hers.

They don't taste the same but it'll do.

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Authors Note:

Yaaaa it sucks Elijah wont be home :( BUT I'll make it up to you, I promise. Big things are coming. Prepare yourself. ah!

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