A Whole New World (Kellic) - boyxboy

VI

"What's wrong, Kells?" Vic whispers rubbing my back as I cry into my pillow.

"I'm scared." I sob.

"About going to school?" He asks and I nod sniveling. "Hey, look at me." He says and I pull my face out of the pillow before looking at him.

He's smiling lightly at me as he continues to gently rub my back.

"Everything's going to be just fine. Stop worrying." He smiles. "If you don't know where to go, I'll show you. It's already been proven that you're smart enough for the work and if you need any help then you just ask the teacher. Besides, you're new so they'll take it easy on you. You're really stressing over nothing."

"Really?" I question hopefully and he nods smiling.

"Of course, now come on. We're going to be late if you don't hurry up." Vic says with a chuckle.

I get out of bed and take a deep breath. Vic ruffles my hair before leaving the room. I smile to myself as I go over to my drawers and take out some clothes. I then go down to the bathroom and shower quickly before fixing my hair and leaving. I go downstairs and into the dining room as always.

I can hear that Mama and Papa Fuentes are in the kitchen, probably making breakfast. Vic's sitting at his usual spot, drinking some orange juice as he does something on his phone. I take a seat beside him and he looks up at me. He flashes me a smile that I return before Mama and Papa Fuentes walk back into the room, holding plates of what I think are waffles. I don't know, I've never had waffles before.

Mama Fuentes places a plate in front of me and I notice ice-cream on the side. Ive heard about ice-cream and from what I can tell, it's amazing.

After giving a plate to Vic, Mama and Papa Fuentes sit down across from us.

"We made you something special for your first day of school. Have you had waffles before, Kell?" Mama Fuentes asks with a smile and I shake my head truthfully. "What about ice-cream?"

I shake my head again and she nods sadly.

"What did you usually eat back at home?" Mama Fuentes asks and I shrug.

"Sometimes bread, then sometimes soup and rice. But that's about it." I admit. "Oh, one time I had mac and cheese. It was amazing." I grin.

I notice Vic give me a confused look. I guess something I said wasn't normal. Is mac and cheese not amazing?

"How often did you eat, Kell?" Papa Fuentes asks me.

"Once a day usually. Though, sometimes my parents would get busy and forget so I wouldn't eat for a week. Or sometimes I'd do something wrong and I wasn't allowed to have food for a few days." I explain.

"No wonder you're so skinny." Mama Fuentes mumbles to herself and I start feeling bad about myself again. I'm not that skinny, am I? I know I'm a little underweight, but it's not that noticeable, right?

No one speaks anymore on the subject and I start eating my waffles. They're absolutely amazing, and the ice-cream, oh my lord. It's all so good.

"This is great. Thank you Mama and Papa Fuentes." I smile and they return the smile.

"It's fine, Kells." Mama Fuentes replies.

I eat the rest of my food before Vic gets up and gestures for me to do the same. Mama and Papa Fuentes stand up as well. They both pull me into a hug before they pull away and Mama Fuentes cups my face.

"Have a good first day. If you need anything, just go to the front office and call me." She says and I nod.

She kisses my forehead and Papa Fuentes ruffles my hair.