Back to Me

The Slam of the Door

School finally ended the next day and I practically ran to where I knew Jason's car was parked. And I actually beat him there, which was a first.

"In a hurry to get somewhere, Spence?" Jason asked sarcastically as I heard him approach the car.

"Shut up and drive, Jason." I told him as I got into the passenger seat.

"Is there anywhere in particular that you want to go?" He asked just to get on my nerves even more.

"You know exactly where I want to go, Jason. In fact you were the one that promised to take me there yesterday."

"Oh right, I'm supposed to take you to Toby. How could I have possibly forgotten?" He said with exaggerated sarcasm.

"Sarcasm suits your personality so well, Jason." I shot back with just as much sarcasm.

"I pretty sure you meant that as an insult, but guess what, I'm going to take it as a compliment." He said to spite me.

"Hey, you're supposed to be taking me to Toby's!"

"I am." He stated defensively.

"No, you're not! You just made a right turn. If you were going to Toby's house you would have made a left turn." I argued.

"I said I was taking you to Toby. I never said anything about going to his house." He clarified although I still didn't get it.

"What is that supposed to mean?"

"It means; I'm not going to Toby's house because he isn't there. He's at my place."

"Why is Toby at your place?"

"Why do you have to ask so many questions?" Jason challenged me.

"Just one more question, Jason. Are you going to leave me and Toby alone or will all three of us hang out together this afternoon?"

"I'll give you two some alone time, don't worry. I know how much you've been worrying about him. And how much he's been worried about you because he knows how you get when something bad happens."

"Thank you, Jason." I said as he grabbed my bag so I could get out of the car easier.

"Thank you for carrying your bag, or thank you for agreeing to give you and Toby alone time?" He asked as we walked into his building.

"What do you think I meant, Jason?"

"That you secretly meant thanks for being the best older brother." He teased and I smacked his arm while trying to keep a smile off my face.

"Wow, that actually hurt a bit." He commented as I heard him unlock his door.

"Good, it was supposed to." I told him shaking my head.

"What on Earth are you two arguing about now?" I heard somebody ask.

Even though I knew he was here I was still surprised. I followed the sound of his voice and ran into his open arms.

"Toby!" I said as I wrapped my arms around him and tried to avoid his cast.

"Hey, Spence," Toby replied and placed a kiss on my temple.

"Not to interrupt, but you have an hour and a half to yourselves while I work in my room. After that I'll pizza or something for all of us and we can hang out." Jason told us and then I heard him walk into his bedroom and shut the door.

"An hour and a half, he's in a generous mood." Toby commented as we sat down on the couch.

"I think he has a little sympathy for us after what happened yesterday. How are you feeling?"