Love Knows No Gender or Other... Lol

One Birthday Two Places

(Chris)

Turning 17 without Lance here, wow, it is something I never thought would happen. The things that have happened between us. Just thinking about this year apart has caused me to grow up in so many ways. I can say this I've learned to outlet my anger differently. Ignis and Felix helped with that for sure. They are the only good thing that came out of this whole process. Most people at this school just leave me alone which is great. Mimzy has a great plan for my birthday she claims. I told her just a night in was cool with me, movies with Is and Fie is the best option I could have.

She obviously had other plans. I woke up to Is and Fie dragging me out of my room after helping me find clothes to wear. Mimzy has something up her sleeve. Her keeping a smile on my face during this dark time of my life is aparently a goal. She hands me my gift tickets to a concert that is in the next town over. A smile creeps onto my face. Wow, never thought I'd actually be looking forward to a birthday with out him. The smile is on the outside, but inside I realizes I'm feeling guilty. How can I even think about being happy when he isn't here to do all these things with me. God I miss you why must our parents do this; not understanding how much I love you.

Do not worry I sent him some tickets too; he may not be able to physically be with you, but he is going to a concert as well. Mimzy says seeing the look in my eyes; knowing my inner termoil.

My eyes look up to her with a bit of shock. Really? I ask her looking to my friends as they nod their heads.

We helped her to chose one for him it will have similar bands to the one we are seeing so when you get together again there will be great stories to tell. Ignis smiled holding onto my shoulder.

The thing is will they let him go... That will be the true problem my parents are horrible about letting him go any were. Even before it was a fight just for him to go with me. He was always their sheltered child.

Oh, they better if not they will be hearing from me. Mimzy states as she ushers us out the door to the awaiting car she had sent to take us. Enjoy your trip boys. She smiled from the doorway.

(Lance)

I had gotten a surprise delivery the day before my birthday from Mimzy a special gift of tickets to a concert for me a three friends. I was so excited I didnt even tell them... I just packed a bag an told them I had plans they didnt need to bother. Father was pissed, but mother I guess told him to let me go. I left the house without a hitch. Heading to Shain and Lola's house. Excited to tell them the great news. This birthday will be one of the best. I may not have Chris right by my side, but I feel him with me in spirit. One more year to go my twin, brother, lover all these words decribe you my head is full of all things you. I'll be waiting for you.

I knock on the door hearing Shain's voice over music playing in the house for me to come in. I walked in waving excitedly hopping onto the couch with him and Zeek.

Whats up? Zeek asks seeing my smile.

My grandma that my brother is living with send me tickets for a concert tomorrow for my birthday I want to take y'all. I hold them up super excited.

Hell yes, Zeek says looking over to Shain.

Yea that sounds way better than staying here... Lola will be so trilled that we don't have to come up with lame party ideas.

Hey, my ideas were not lame. Lola said entering the room. A concert does sound better though. We all get to go together to so that makes it better. Her smile brightened seeing me in the room.

Your parents didn't flip out on you again? Shain asked making sure I was mentally okay.

Nah, since our fight it hasn't been as bad they still watch me, but not as close. I get some freedom. I really didn't tell them either packed a bag told them I had plans, and took my car.

Sweet so you have your car. Birthday trip lets go we got the cash lets make it a weekend. Shain and Zeek said almost in unison.

Lola and me broke out in fits of laughter at their red faces.

Yeah that sounds great guys pack up lets get gone. I smiled finally glad to have friends to get gone with.