How I Met My Heroes

Sleepover

"Was that your dad?" Tony asks with a smile, and I nod as I run my fingers through my hair. I mean, I would stay at the hotel again, but that'd be almost my entire savings, when I could just sleep

"Skyler" Jaime snaps, and I give him my world famous fake smile

"Yup?" I ask, and everyone looks at me concerned "What?"

"What's wrong?" Tony asks

"Nothing" I say casual

"You said you'd never lie" Jaime sighs

"I just have to go" I shrug, then think ahead "My dad's pissed that I'm not home yet"

"I'll give ya a ride" Tony smiles

"It's okay" I laugh nervously "he's picking me up"

"Do you need my address?" He asks

"N-No, He's a... picking me up at the park" I lie

"Then we'll take you" Mike smirks

"You guys are so fucking difficult" I whine, not wanting them to know

"What are you like... telling your parents you're at a friends house or something so you can hangout with a boy?" Tony puts his hands on his hips and I laugh hysterically

"Me? Boyfriend? My ugly ass?"

"Then what's going on?" Tony growls

"I-I" I stutter then sigh

"If you're going to lie, don't do it in my house" Tony points to the door, and tears prick my eyes as I bow my head in sham and go collect my items

"Tony, you fucking dick" Jaime slaps his leg and footsteps follow me. I flinch as the cold metal on the doorknob collides with my delicate hand, then open the door and step out, but are pulled back in by my wrist, making my flinch again.

"What's wrong?" Vic coos, his eyes pleading

"Don't tell" I beg, and he smiles softly as he nods, so I whisper "My dad's an alcoholic" 

His arms wrap around me and I feel secure. This kind of hug wasn't the i'm going to miss you, pity, or sensual hug, more an understanding.

"I just I can't go home right now" I explain

"Tell Tony" He smiles

"I-I can't" I stutter

"My and Mike's dad was a mean drunk, and so was Tony's, but the only difference, is that our dad wasn't an alcoholic"

"I just, I never tell anyone, because I don't want them to feel bad for me" I let a hot tear hit the floor as I blink

"Well I don't want you to sleep on the street tonight"

"I've done it before" I laugh nervously, scratching my wrist, which Vic catches and nudges for me to stop "He's mad and I don't want to make it worse"

"Okay, then when I leave i'll take you with me"

"But didn't you come with the guys?" I ask

"Yeah, but it's not like we all live together... and I bet my girlfriend will love you" He rubs my arm

"What's going on?" Tony asks and I look up to see him in the doorway

"I-I was just leaving" I stutter, then Vic grabs my wrist and pulls me back "Vic" 

"Just tell me what's happening" Tony begs

"If you don't tell him i'll have to" Vic warns

"Go ahead and see if I ever tell you anything again" I let another tear fall, this one down my cheek