Forest Boy

Chapter 8

Shane's pov

I have never seen joey so angry since i found him. The last time he was really angry was when Jacob finished off his favorite flavor ice cream.

Principal: Shane go get Joey a new shirt before we talk about this.

Shane: Yes sir.

I ran to my locker and i pulled out my sweatshirt bringing it back. Joey slid it on and looked down at his hands fidgeting in his chair.

Principal: Shane you may go to class.

Shane: But sir i think it's best if i-

He cut me off and stood up.

Principal: I SAID you can go back to class.

I nodded and ran out the door back to my next period. Oh dear god please let joey stay calm.

Joey's pov

I looked down at my hands and now i was really scared of this loud man.

Principal: So you like causing fights? HEY look at me when i talk to you.

I started shaking and i slowly put my head up. He was glaring at me and i felt so tiny under his gaze.

Principal: Can you not speak?

Joey: J-joey can speak.

Principal: Stop speaking in third person.

Joey: What...T-third person mean?

He sighed and rested his hand on his forehead just like shaney does when he's upset. Now i'm really scared.

Principal: Answer me this, was it you who started the fight?

Joey: N-no s-sir.

Principal: That's good to hear but you will have detention.

Joey: Detention?

Principal: Yes you will and it starts next monday.

I nodded although i didn't know what he just said.

Principal: You may leave...NOW.

I quickly ran out of the room and i sat near shane's locker waiting for him. I can't remember where my class is and now i'm alone.

Shane's pov

After literally the LONGEST class in history the bell rang and i raced out to my locker. I pulled joey into my arms and i slowly stroked his hair.

Shane: What happened in the office baby?

Joey: The mean man gave me a d-detention.

Shane: Aww i'm sorry joey but it'll be ok.

I kissed his lips slowly and he kissed back as i felt him smile into the kiss. I pulled away and he smiled at me. I wish i couldn've taken the blame instead of him.

The school day finally ended and we got to go home for a much needed weekend. We got on the bus and Sawyer stole joey's spot and joey wasn't too happy.

Joey: Joey sits there.

Sawyer: You'll be fine right? Just go sit next to meghan.

He growled and shuffled over to meghan sitting down and crossing his arms.

Sawyer: So we still up for that amusment park tomorrow?

Shane: I don't know. Joey had a pretty tough day today and i think he needs a cuddle day tomorrow.

Sawyer: But shaaaaaane it'll be fun come on please?

I sighed and ran a hand down my face.

Shane: Ugh fine, god you're whiny some days. I'll just get my mom to watch him for the day.

Sawyer: Awesome so i'll pick you up around ummmm, ten am?

Shane: Sure that's fine.

The bus stopped and Joey and i got off walking home. We threw our stuff on the ground and dad stood there looking pretty angry.

Shane: Hey dad.

Dad: Cut the crap shane, i got a call from the school and i heard that joey got into a fight today.

Shane: He didn't mean to i swear. Tod hit me and joey was just trying to protect me.

Dad: Sure he was.

He turned to joey and he crossed his arms resting them onto his chest.

Dad: Joseph you go to your room RIGHT NOW and no dinner tonight.

(Parents actually have used this punishment so don't think it's abusive.)

Joey: B-but.

Dad: NOW!!!

He looked down at his shoes and he ran upstairs slamming his door. Poor joey he just hasn't had a good day at all. I went to follow him but dad cleared his throat.

Dad: Shane, leave him be. He needs to be alone for a while.

Mom stormed in and she looked upset.

Mom: Kyle you didn't have to yell at him.

Dad: He needs to be disciplined.

Mom: He needs love you idiot.

She stomped upstairs and i stayed downstairs in an awkward silence.

Teresa's pov

I walked up to joey's room and i softly knocked on his door. I could hear quiet whimpers from the other side and i knocked a bit louder.

Joey: C-come in.

I walked in and he looked up at me and his tear flow became heavier.

Joey: M-mommy.

He put out his arms and i rushed to his bed pulling him into a hug. He buried his face into my chest and he shook letting out little sobs.

Teresa: What's wrong honey?

Joey: E-everyone mad a-at joey. Joey t-thought he was d-doing g-good.

Teresa: Joey you were doing good, it's alright just let it out.

He loudly sobbed and wrapped his arms around my torso. Joey has just had an awful day, he really needed to cry. We stayed like this for a good fifteen minutes and joeys cries had let up someehat, i heard the doorbell ring.

Teresa: Are you hungry?

Joey: Mhm but d-dad said no dinner.

Teresa: Oh don't listen to him he's just being mean. I'll be right back.

I went back downstairs and i grabbed joey and myself a few slices of pizza. I ignored the glares from kyle and i walked back upstairs. Joey smiled and sat up and i smiled back sitting next to him. We quietly ate and talked, i'm happy that i've made joey feel a bit better.

Shane's pov

I'm glad mom is taking care of joey, he needs a mother's love somedays. I had just finished my homework because i had a busy weekend and i wanted it done. I gave joey a shower and we crawled into bed as we drifted off slowly.

It was now the next morning and i was getting ready for sawyer to pick me up.

Joey: Joey wanna spend time with shaney.

Shane: But you get to spend the day with mommy instead.

Joey: B-but shaney said t-today.....cuddle day.

Shane: I know joey but you'll have fun with mommy.

He pouted and i kissed his lips and he slowly kissed back. I smiled and sawyer honked his horn making us jump.

Shane: I gotta go joey, i'll be back by tonight.

Joey: Ok, bye shaney.

Shane: Bye joey.

I kissed his forehead and i ran to sawyers car smiling as i got in.

Shane: You ready?

Sawyer: Um duh, let's go.

Author's note

Aww cute chapter. And you might hate me next chapter but we'll see. I hope you liked the chapter. I'm gonna go. I love you all bye byeeeeeeee <3