Beginning of the End

XXVIII

I woke back up to the sound of laughter. I walked into the living room to see Alek and Lamar sitting on the couch, almost crying from laughter.

    "Dude." Lamar says between laughs.

    "No, dude, listen," Alek catches his breath, "She would just walk into my history class and just sit. Mr. Polito hated us together. We never shut up." I smiled after learning he was talking about me. I walk into the living room and smile at them.

    "Good morning." I say as I walk over and begin to make a pot of water for some tea.

    "Morning Ziggles," Lamar smiles, "Did we wake you?"

    "No, you're fine." I smile back at him.

    "Good," Alek walked over, "So I was wondering what the plan of the day was." He wrapped his arms around me as he stood behind me.

    "Community meeting. That's about it," I turned around, wrapping my arms around his neck. There was a knock on the door. I rolled my eyes, "When the fuck did I become so popular?" I walked over and opened the door, Audrey stood, mid yawn.

    "Morning, bitch." She stepped in. I smiled.

    "Morning, asshole." She walked over to the couch and sat, still half asleep.

    "Jed would not stop snoring..." She rubbed her face.

    "Sorry to hear that, would you like some coffee?" Alek asked. She looked up.

    "Is this a party I wasn't invited to?" She smirked.

    "No. Alek decided to wake me up at the ass crack of dawn, and then, Lamar showed up because Alek wasn't home. And they hung out while I slept." I walked over and poured the hot water into a mug, followed by a tea bag.

    "Well, if you're offering," She turned to Alek, "Coffee sounds pretty great." Alek nodded and began to make another pot of coffee.

We sat around my table, drinking tea and coffee, making jokes and telling stories.

    "Man. I think what pisses me off more than anything is that I'll never hear a new Falling In Reverse song." I laughed, taking a sip of my tea. Alek shook his head.

    "Ugh..." He groaned. I quickly turned my head to him.

    "You watch your mouth." I said quietly. Lamar and Audrey laughed.

    "I wonder if he survived." Lamar questioned.

    "Probably... Who knows." Audrey waved her hand. I looked down at my watched.

    "Can you guys go rally the people to the CMC? I'll be there in about 20." They nodded.

    "See you there." Audrey walked out, coffee mug in hand.

    "Can do, boss lady." Lamar saluted as he did the same. Alek turned to me.

    "What if this causes a lot of trouble?" He asked, concerningly.

    "I'll shut that shit down fast." I smirked.

We got dressed and made our way to the CMC. Alek stood outside for a minute, then breathed in deeply. I slung Edge over my shoulder.

    "It's gonna be fine," I said to him. We walked in together, causing a flurry of whispers. I walk up on the stage and turn to everyone, with a smile on my face, "Morning everyone," There were a few scattered responses, "Today, we have an important topic," I looked down at Alek, who was standing in front of the stage, to the right, "Alek is joining our group."

    "You can't be fucking serious!" Devin stood up. I looked at him, pointing Edge at him.

    "Sit your five dollar ass down before I make change!" I yell. Everyone turned to Devin, who sat down immediately. I cleared my throat, "I don't think I asked for a fucking opinion from any of you. Or was I mistaken?" No one said a word, "That's what I thought. Now, look, he's with us now. Treat him as your own. Or it won't be pretty." I nodded then walked off stage, grabbing Alek's arm and bringing him with me.

    "That was badass," He smiled, "I'm impressed."

    "Well, thank you." I bowed. When I rose up, Aysa was walking over. He walked up to Alek, hand extended.

    "Welcome to Community." Aysa smiled.

    "Thanks, man," Alek shook his hand, "I truly apprec-" Aysa head butted him. I grabbed Edge and placed the head against Aysa's throat.

    "What the actual FUCK do you think you're doing?!" I shouted. Aysa smiled, holding his hands up.

    "I did what I came for." He went to turn away. I grabbed him and turned him around. I punched him right in the nose.

    "So did I." I picked Alek up and made my way to my house. After we walked in, I grabbed an ice pack from my mini cooler and handed it to him.

    "Thanks..." He placed it on his forehead.

    "Are you okay?" I asked, concerned.

    "Yeah. Just a little dizzy." He smiled. I heard the door open, so I turned around. Lamar and Khalil walked in.

    "What happened?" Khalil asked, pointing to Alek.

    "Fucking Aysa decided to show his ass." I rolled my eyes.

    "Want me to go rough him up a bit?" Lamar winked. I chuckled.

    "No, but, what you can do is go make sure I didn't break his nose. Please. And send my apologies." They nodded and exited. I turned back to Alek. He smiled.

    "Thanks for standing up for me. Even though you didn't have to."

    "That's what we do here..." I smiled. He placed the ice pack on the coffee table, then turned to me.

    "Well, now that everyone knows..." He brushed a piece of my hair behind my ear, "Can I move in with you?" He asked, looking into my eyes.

    "Let's give it a few days. Okay?" I smiled.

    "Deal." He leaned in and kissed my forehead.