Chris
Deep breath Chris deep breath, it's going to be ok. The only opinion that matters is dads.
Ricky gives me hand a reassuring squeeze and a kiss before I push the door open. Inside my mom's family sat around the living room while dad squirmed in his seat. A look of relief washes over his face when he sees me.
"Is this the guest you invited?" He shakes Rickys hand. Ricky got shy all of a sudden. I put my arm around his waist pulling him closer, he clutched the back of my shirt. Was he actually nervous?
"Oh." My dad smirks, "it's about time." He gives Ricky a hug. "He's so tiny and adorable, Chris don't break him."
I laugh. "I won't, he's not as fragile as he looks."
"You should introduce him to your mom and her family, maybe make out in front of them."
"I was planning on it, well not the making out part."
"Aw why not?" Ricky teases. "They'd love it."
"Yeah Chris why not?" I roll my eyes. "We'll see."
We sit on the floor and I pull him onto my lap. He draped an arm over my shoulders, fingers playing with my hair.
"Who's your friend?" My mom raised a disapproving eyebrow.
"Ricky, my boyfriend."
"Disgusting faggot." My cousin scoffs. "What is that thing anyways?"
"Don't call my son that." My dad glares, I try to stand up but Ricky refused to leave my lap.
"He's right Michael, that boy is disgusting. Chris take your boy... your friend and get out." Mom hissed.
My dad stands up, "you cannot treat our child like this. They are staying for dinner and you assholes will have to deal with it. And I don't want to hear any more rude comments." I smile proudly at my dad who smiles back and mouthed the word kiss.
I roll my eyes and give Ricky a little kiss on the mouth.
For awhile things were alright until my cousin intentionally spilled hot gravy all over Ricky. I snapped and got yelled at by my mom and aunt for pushing him to the ground. And for possibly breaking his nose.
"Sorry about that baby doll." I apologize to Ricky for my cousins actions.
"Don't worry I'm fine." I help him out of the messy shirt and give him a long sleeve. It was way to big and adorable.
"Cute."
"No." He crosses his arms. "I'm a scary creature of the night."
"Yup." I kiss his cheek. He open his arms so I crawl in-between his legs and set my head on his chest.
"You ok Rick." Dad opens the door. "Is your crotch burnt, we can get you some ointment." He pesters
"I'm good." Ricky laughs. He lays next to us. "I can't wait to get away from that devil spawn I sadly call my wife." He looks up at Ricky, "you have beautiful eyes."
"Um, thanks." Ricky blushes.
"Why so shy all of a sudden?" I ask. "Are you scared?" I tease.
"I'm not used to being around different people." Ricky blushes.
"Understandable."
"Don't worry Rick, I don't bite." My dad says.
"But I do." He laughs.
We eventually decided to sneak downstairs for food and ran back up to my room. My aunt forced my cousin to apologize to Ricky, but obviously didn't mean it, Ricky said it was ok and did mean it.
The three of us talked for awhile until Ricky said he needed to go home. I walked him out to the front step.
"I have a feeling Devins having a hard time."
"Oh." I say concerned, tell me if he's ok."
"Ok, I might come back tonight if not I'll definitely text you." He puts his hands on my shoulders to bring me down for a kiss. He pulled away and looked in the direction the woods would be. "No matter what promise me you won't go near those woods unless with me or Angelo."
"What's wrong?" I still wondered how the two of them knew each other.
"Don't worry baby boy, just go inside. I'll see you soon." With that he disappears.
Ricky
I make sure Chris goes inside before flying back home. Devins screaming could be heard from the front door. Vinny ran down with tears in his eyes, "I don't know what to do."
Devin was curled into a ball shaking, Josh stood nearby looking helpless and guilty that he couldn't do anything. There was blood coming from his head and lower back. "Vin, you need to calm him down. It'll hurt to move him so do it carefully."
I wasn't sure if it'd actually work but was glad when it did. Me and Josh soaked up the blood but there'd be a large stain stain since his carpet was light purple. Josh gave him some painkillers and sleeping medicine.
The long day exhausted me but i felt bad for not going to see Chris again.
C: hey little blood sucker, I'm falling asleep rn. Tell me how devs doing. Good night xo
R: Devs still in pain from changing but I think it's almost over. I really enjoyed meeting your dad and I hope the rest of the family weren't assholes once I left. Sleep well❤
Ryan
Angel seemed bothered by the screaming and it made me feel terrible along with bringing back my own bad memories, plus I already felt terrible for Devin. We were sitting downstairs, you could still hear it faintly but it was better than being upstairs. At least for me, his hearing was more sensitive. A scream pierced through the walls setting him off. He started sobbing, it reminded of me of myself right before I died. Alone and terrified while the screaming drowned out my own.
I gently pull him to me as he sobbed into me chest.
"Don't worry my little Angel, I'll keep you safe."
