My Missing Piece (A Mavin Fan Fiction)

Dad Day

After I made sure Lindsay was okay and Gavin made sure she ate something, we set her up in the guest room and let her get some sleep. Then Gavin and I eventually got some sleep ourselves. She was still asleep when Gavin and I got up and she probably needed it. Gavin stepped outside to call his dad. I stayed in the house and watched some random show. We didn't have to go in for work today because Geoff wasn't even back yet and Lindsay obviously didn't feel up to going. My phone started ringing and I groaned. I picked it up without looking at the caller ID. "Hello?" I groaned. "Michael, hey,"  A deep voice called back that I instantly recognized. "Wait, wait. Don't hang up."  I rolled my eyes, "And why shouldn't I?" "I'm sorry. I know I get drunk a lot and I was so mean to you, but I am sorry. You were just a kid and I shouldn't have hurt you."  "You're damn fucking right," I growled. "Look um- I'm happy for you and Gavin. You guy get along great. And I heard about your incident and I can't help but feel like I caused that. I know I've been a shitty dad to you, but please. Michael, please. Let me come over and make it up to you. I got a wedding gift for you and I know it's late, but better late than never right?"

He chuckled nervously. "Fine, but only because I'm not as shitty as you," I fell back on the couch. "I'll be over soon."  "Wait what? How soon?" "Five minutes."  "I thought you were in Woodbridge, what the fuck?" "No um-"  he hung up on me. I sighed and tossed my phone on the couch next to me. Gavin came back in the house and sat his phone on the counter. "That was exhausting. He wouldn't stop laughing bout my brother falling in the mud," Gavin giggled. "Hey if there's a knock at the door, don't answer," I blurted out. Gavin tilted his head at me, "Why?" "Just don't answer it," I looked at him with complete seriousness. Gavin nodded unsurely. I heard a door creak open and looked right at the hallway. I saw a sleepy Lindsay walking into the room yawning. "Moring Sleeping Beauty," Gavin joked. "Haha very funny," Lindsay walked into our kitchen and scrunched her nose up at Gavin as she walked by. As predicted, there was a knock on the door. Gavin and I froze. "I'll get i-" "No don't," I jumped up and she stopped, her hand almost touching the door knob.

"Michael, I know you're home. Your car is out here." There was another knock at the door and Lindsay opened it. "Oh, Lindsay. I tho- Michael there you are," My dad literally pushed Lindsay out of the way and walked over to me. Gavin looked terrified. My dad held out a gift bag towards me and I slowly took it from him, "There isn't a bomb in here, right?" My dad rolled his eyes, "Open it." I opened the bag and looked inside. There was an actual present in here, a photobook actually. "It's got a bunch of pictures in there of you and Anthony and even a bit I found of you and Gavin," My dad pointed at it. I shut my eyes for a second when I heard Anthony's name. For the first time I realized that he was probably hurt by Anthony's passing. "I was in town for a week, I'm leaving later, but I just wanted to give you that." My dad started to walk out with both Lindsay and Gavin in awe. "Happy Father's Day, by the way," I said as he left and shut the door behind him.

"Holy fuck. I haven't seen your dad in years," Lindsay looked over at me. Gavin coughed awkwardly, "Last time I saw him he almost beat the shite out of me." Lindsay shot Gavin a look of pure concern. "Long story," I told her. She nodded slowly, "Hey um, thanks for letting me stay here for the night. I think I'm gonna go home now." "Do you want one of us to go with you?" I asked. Lindsay shook her head, "He won't be home. He's at work." I nodded, "Be safe." "You can always come back here if you need to, okay?" Gavin smiled at her. She smiled back before collecting her things and getting into her car. I fell back on the couch after tossing the photobook aside. Gavin sat down by my head, "What are we going to do today?" "Call Geoff and mess with him," I joked. Gavin took out his phone and actually dialed Geoff's number. "Dude I was kidding, he's probably hanging out with his kid," I sat up and looked over at Gavin. "One message won't hurt," he shrugged and hit call.

Geoff picked up quickly and Gavin put it on speaker, "Hey, Gav. What's up?"  "Oh nothing. Just wanted to say Happy Father's Day to you!" Gavin giggled. "Yeah, Geoff. Thanks for being our cool dad," I smirked. "You guys are dicks,"  Geoff chuckled on the other line. "Bye, Geoffrey!" "Bye, Geoff." "Bye guys."  We hung up and Gavin broke out in laughter. "It wasn't even that funny, Gavin?" I questioned him. "It really was," Gavin giggled. "I'm going to get a beer. Want one?" I started to get up. "Yeah, sure," Gavin smiled. I walked into the kitchen and grabbed two beers out of the fridge. I walked back into the kitchen and handed one to Gavin. We opened them and started drinking. "Y'know, one day we're going to get presents on this hallmark holiday," I said. "Wot?" Gavin asked. "We're gonna have kids, right? Well we'll be their dads and today is Father's Day," I explained before taking a swig of my beer. Gavin made a noise that I took for him understanding. "I can't wait to be a dad with you, Micoo."