Dorl: Do you miss me? (1)

Chapter One: Awkward Silence

Denis POV
I smiled as I picked up the picture of me and Corl. He looked so happy. My heart sank in joy and sadness. My mind span, 'He'll never love me. He is straight, right? Your being stupid Denis. Then again, you never know till you try... right? No. Denis. Just push it all aside. I hope im making the ri-' My thoughts were interrupted by the doorbell. I rushed to the door thinking it was Corl. It was Sub. "Oh its you." I heard the disappointment in my own voice and Sub's face fell into sadness. "Sorry." I rubbed the back of my neck.
Sub seemed to shrug it off. I felt guilty. Then I drifted to my thoughts, 'Should I ask Sub for help with my feelings? No. Denis. Just deal with it like a man.'
"Denis?" Sub questioned, "Denis!? Denis!! DENIS! DENIS!!!"
"Uh, sorry, just got a lot on my mind. What's up? Want a drink?"
"Sure, water please. I was just wondering if you heard from Corl?" Sub said.
"Who said anything about Corl?" I felt me cheeks heat up so I splashed my self with the tap water. I opened the fridge and grabbed two water bottles. I opened them and grabbed cups from the cupboard.
"I don't know. He hasn't been recording or answering anyone's texts or calls." I poured one water into a cup and handed it to Sub. I poured water into the other cup and took a sip. I set it down on the table and put the water bottles in the recycling.
"He's a grown man. No need to worry." I said trying to cover up my worry and doubt. It worked its way threw.
"Am I missing something, Denis?" Sub asked after taking a mouth full of water after and swallowing it.
"NO NOTHING AT ALL!" I 'said' that louder than I intended to. Sub drew back a little, looking surprise.
"Your really stressed. Need someone to talk to?" Sub offered.

Corl POV
I groaned from pain. Biff hit me hard with that stupid beer bottle. I was bleeding from my neck. Biff had left, leaving me to tend to myself. I hadn't posted because of scabbed blood on my head, arms, and neck. I got up in unbearable pain. I hadn't answered anyone out of fear of Biff.
I finally reached the stairs, I climbed up them. I closed the door behind me and locked it. I turned on a warm shower. I undressed and got in. The warm water felt nice on my wounds. I put some shampoo in my hair and some soap got in my open wound. It stung. I let the warm water wash the soap away from my hair and neck. I finished my shower and got dressed.
My phone vibrated. I stared at it. For the first time in two days I actually read the text from Denis.

Denis: Hey, Braden, everyone's worried. Please tell me what's going on.

I thought for a few minutes. I finally replied.

Corl: I'm sorry.

Denis: Take your time.

Corl: One sec...

I wondered if I should say anything about Biff. I finally decided I would.

Denis: Sure whatever you need.

Corl: Ok, I'm back. I just... don't know how to say this.

Corl: Ok, here I go. Biff is abusing me. He keeps hitting me and saying that I'm a waste of space and things like that. I haven't been posting because of the scabs and bruises all over my body. I haven't been answering anyone cause I'm scared Denis.

I started to cry.

Denis: Meet me at my place in 10?

Corl: I'll be there.

I found my darkest hoodie and put it on. I grabbed my keys and phone and shoved them in my pocket. I put my hood up and let shadows cover my neck and face. I left the apartment and locked the door. I walked down the stairs. A middle-aged women gave me a disapproving look and shielded her childs eyes.
I climb into the drivers seat and put the keys into the ignition switch. Suddenly there was a bang on the window. I jumped only to find a puppy on a leash leading to a man. He was about my height and way bigger built. He was struggling to control his German Shepherd. I opened the door and helped the man with his dog. Silently, I changed his poster and got the attention of the dog. Moving his hand on the leash, he walked away with less troubles.
I climbed back in and put my seat belt on. I put it in reverse, switch it to drive and drove out of the parking lot. I kept driving until a red convertible passed me and and the driver cut me off. I smiled as he gave me a dirty look. Finally, I reached Denis' house. I got out of my car and took the key out of the ignition switch. I locked my car. I made sure that my face and neck was covered in shadows in the mirror.
I put my phone and keys in my pocket. I walked up the sidewalk a little bit because of the parking traffic here. I walked up to his door and pushed the doorbell. I was greeted by Sub.
I walked passed him taking off my shoes. I wandered into the living room as Sub followed, worriedly. Denis sat there staring at his phone. He turned it off and saw my reflection in the black screen. It looked like a guy with out a face stood behind.
"AHHH!!!!" He yelled as he jumped. Sub sat down beside him and I sat on the floor.