New Life

Cleaning Up

We all drove to town and started picking up.

We chopped up big trees and put them in a truck that Patrick drove.

I went with a group of others and helped clean up shops as Noah and Jay got to know each other.

(Noah's POV.)
As I picked up tree debree Jay helped, "So Jay how old are you?" I asked while I was throwing wood in the back of the truck.

"15."
"What grade are you in?"
"10th."

We moved down the street and chopped up a tree in the middle of the road. Jay wasn't quite getting the hang of using a saw though.

"Here, all you do is go back and forth with it." I showed him how to use the saw. "Thanks."
I used the ax and chopped it down.

When we finished we threw it in the truck. "Are you from here?" I asked.

"No.I'm from Mississippi."
I stopped. "How'd you end up here?"
"I came looking for my dad."

"What do you mean?"

"I lived with my grandma, and she passed. She was the only one I had, and so I came searching for my dad."

"What about your mom?"

"She died when I was like one."
"And your dad, you couldn't find him?"

"No, I did."
"What happen?" I asked.

"He was a drug dealer. One night I heard shooting and found him dead. Apparently there was some gang members trying to buy from him and they wouldnt pay for the drugs and my dad confronted them they got in a fight and shot him."

"And this happened here?" I asked confusingly.

"No, in Memphis. I came here in May, Just exploring and I liked it here so I stayed. Went back and forth of staying places. I drew animated versions of people for money, at the derby one year, till they kicked me out, that's how I survived with food and water. But lately it hasn't been easy at all. "

I looked at him. "You're welcome to stay at my house for awhile. Sleep, shower, and eat there."

"Really?" He asked. I nodded

Just then he hugged me. "Thank you, Mr. Noah"
I patted his back."you're welcome kid"

Around 7 we finished, went home, and ate.

After a week of staying with me Jay was growing on me.

This weekend was Thanksgiving, A big family get together.

On the Thursday, when I got home from work, I walked over to Rose's, I kissed her on the cheek and saw Jay doing homework.

"Hey babe mind if he skips school tomorrow? him and Taylor?"

"Why?" Rose asked raising an Eyebrow

"It's thanksgiving this weekend and I'm gonna go take the boys to get some clothes."

Jay looked up at me and smiled

Rose agreed and made some dinner.

The next morning Rose got up and showered and got ready for work.

When she finished she walked out of the bathroom with her skinny jeans on and her bra.

"Why hello there miss, the names, Noah." I said in a flirty way. I wrapped my arms around her waist, she wrapped her arms around my neck.

"The names Rose." We laughed and I kissed her. "Do you need some money?" She asked me.

"No I get paid today, I got it." I said.
"Okay. Well make sure you get Taylor some-"
"Babe I got this." I said cutting her off.

"Okay. Well I called Taylors teacher and I let them know he won't be there."

"Okay well get to school, its 7:05." I said smacking her in the butt. She kissed me and finished getting ready.

By 7:15 she left.

The boys were up and Ready by 9. "Ready?" I asked Jay as he brushed his teeth.

"Yes Sir." Jay said, I grabbed Taylors bookbag and put his jacket on him.

Ready to start the guys day.