Anthony sat alone on the couch. Kalel was gone for the weekend, and everything was quiet. He got up to grab a drink when he noticed that the sky was darkening from it's usually bright blue state. He decided to put it aside as he sat down on the sofa and began watching television.
After a few hours of staring endlessly at the screen, he heard whistling coming from his windows. The roaring wind somehow managed to get in between the crack and cause the creepy sound. He tried to ignore it, but it kept getting louder. His mind began to drift off into memories of stormy nights in high school with Ian.
Anthony found it hard to concentrate with the heavy rain hitting against the empty house. The sky flashed and thunder sounded loudly, making him gasp. He got up from his spot on the couch and grabbed his cell phone. The number he dialed came with much familiarity to him.
"Hello?"
"Hey Ian!"
"Hey man, what's up?"
"Well, Kalel is out of town so it's kinda lonely here. Plus, there is a storm passing by and you know I hate being alone during a storm."
"Are you saying you want me to come over?"
"Yeah"
"Ok dude, be there soon."
Anthony hung up the phone and set it on the table where it rested only moments ago. While he waited for Ian, his mind began to wander back to previous stormy nights. They happened years ago, but were still fresh in his mind.
"Dude, you know we can't film boxman in the rain! It will get all soggy and gross."
Anthony sighed in frustration. They hadn't posted a new video in weeks, and he didn't want to put it off anymore.
"Yeah, I guess you're right, but as soon as it's over, we are getting straight to filming!"
"Okay, it's only 11:20, it should be over before dark."
The two boys spent the afternoon goofing off and thinking of new video ideas.
"It's 4:30 now, and it hasn't stopped raining. I think we should just film tomorrow. Plus, i've been here all day, and I am kinda getting tired of your face." Ian snickered at his insult.
"Haha, real funny." Anthony rolled his eyes dramatically to make sure Ian saw.
"I guess i'll go now." Ian said, rising to his feet.
"Wait, didn't you walk here before the storm started?"
It only took a second for Ian to realize that going home now wouldn't be a good idea.
"Oh yeah, umm is it okay if i stay until the storm is over?" Ian said, scratching the back of his head.
"Yeah, of course." Anthony replied.
His thoughts were cut short when there was a knock at the door. He got up lazily, and opened to door to a wet and smiling Ian. A smile krept onto Anthony's face as he gestured for him to come inside.
"You know you're a pussy for being scared of a storm, right?"
"Asshole." was all that Anthony could say.
Ian made himself comfortable on the couch and he pat the spot next to him. Anthony walked over to the empty spot, and sat down. Having Ian next to him really made him feel secure, more secure than when Kalel is clinging onto his arms, cuddling on the couch.
After about fifteen minutes of just watching t.v., thunder roared throughout the sky. It was the loudest it has been since the storm started. Anthony screeched and instinctively grabbed onto Ian's arm. After he realized what he was doing, he quickly let go and sat up straight. Ian chuckled to himself.
