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Chapter 8

Vik
The Start of Something New.

As I slammed the book shut, tears threatening to fall once more. I spoke up with a nervous mumble, "Yeah, he's my dad."

Lachlan instantly leaned down so he could wrap his arms around me. Soft thoughts of reassurance left his mouth. He makes it seem like it'll be okay, but it won't. He's not coming back, he doesn't care about me or Mom.

"I thought he.." Preston trailed off as I looked up, and a soft sigh left his lips.

"You thought he was dead?"

"T-That's.. what you told us."

"Don't listen to everything someone tells you."

Preston went silent, twiddling his thumbs as I glanced towards Lachlan. He looked worried, I didn't want him to worry. Am I worrying him?- Fuck.

I left a soft kiss to his nose, and he smiled slightly at the gesture. He wrapped arms around me and rocked me gently.

"Are you okay?" He muttered softly in my ear.

"Scared." Was all I could say for my reply, I am scared, completely and utter fucking terrified. I'm scared that Mitch and Jerome will end up like my parents, never to talk to eachother after they go their own ways. I don't know why I am so scared, I just am. I'm also worried for the safety of the two.

We all sat in silence, eyes shifting from one another.

"What do we do?" Mitch whispered softly, his arms were around Jerome's waist as they sat on the love seat.

"I don't know."

"We could push the problem away until you two meet your soulmates."

"It's not a problem." Rob's voice ran out loudly, this is the first time he's spoken since my outburst.

"It's not?"

Rob shook his head, motioning to the hands of the two. "It's not a problem, Mitch and Jerome have a stronger bond then any of us. They've been together, either if it was romantically or platonically, for almost 10 years. They don't have a problem."

I nod, leaning my head onto Lachlan's shoulder. "It doesn't seem like one, I've known the two since the 6th grade and they were alway close."

"Well," Jerome began, jumping up. "Momma Barns, what time is it?"

"10:37, why?"

"I was hoping for you to say Adventure Time, but nevermind that now. Let's see, we all see a bit worried and stressed out about this situation, right?"

A chorus of "yes" and "right" was the reply.

"I'm starving, How about we go to Grillby's?"

I laughed softly, squirming out of Lachlan's arms. "Yeah, let's get our minds off shit and go have fun. I mean, it gonna be Christmas in two weeks."

They followed in pursuit, my mom laughing about how we can go from sad and confused to jumping and excited with just a mention of food. With Lachlan shouting about how he was gonna drive I made my way upstairs, through my sticker covered door and into my room.

"Let me change first!" I yelled to the 5 down stairs. I quickly removed my shirt, tossing it to the ground and rummaging through my dressing. I quickly slipped on the first shirt I could find, and a pair of normal black jeans. Like my mom always says "Black goes with everything."

My door opened and I turned, showing a blonde mess of hair named my boyfriend Lachlan.

"Good, you're dressed. I would of walked in no matter what and if you weren't dressed I'd probably scream."

"You'd most likely joke about fucking me."

"Oops. Got me there."

I grinned at him, slipping past him and wiggling my butt a bit. "I do have a nice ass."

"Stop it you tease. I know you're joking." I could basically hear him rolling his eyes.

He walked past me, taking my hand, speed walking down the stairs, out the door, and to the group of others sitting on his jeep.

He grinned at the others, pulling his keys put of his pocket. "Shall we go?"

A shout of "HELL FUCKING YEAH" came from Jerome and I called shotgun. Sliding into the passengers front of the car.

Everyone followed my actions, sliding into the car after. Lachlan started it up, pulling out of my drive and cranking up the radio.

I guess I could have some fun instead of worrying about the future.

Word count: 827. [I'm actually so disappointed in myself]

im so disappointed for how short this is, also i am actually sorry for not being able to update any of my fics, midterms have been stressing me out and my mental health hasn't been so well lately. im so so sorry. all ive really wanted to do was lay down and watch the pack/sidemen.
but thank you for nearly 3k,,, i love you all so much, and i promise once i start feeling better and midterms are over ill update more.

again i love you all.