The Friendly Affair

Five

Two Months After Meeting Wade

"Flash, I'm dropping Blaze off at May's!" I called out to my husband whom was busy laying on the sofa with a open beer in hand.

He lazily waves me off before we exited the house. Blaze held onto my hand as we calmly walked to our aunt's house. Every weekend I would drop Blaze off at either May's or my best friends' Harry and Mary Jane Osborne's house. They want to try to have a child of their own but were in need of a trial run first. They've known Blaze since he was a baby and even helped babysit in the past. Now since I work long hours of the day I can't trust anyone other than than my closest friends and aunt to watch over my pride and joy.

Plus on any other weekends I made  plans to spend quality time with my new drinking buddy Wade Wilson.

Wade, how can I put it, is an unique kind of guy. A guy who makes you question his sanity and want to haul his ass to the loony house. He has his moods be it goofy, happy or depressing. It amazes me how he can put a smile on his face or crack a joke despite what had happened to him. Yes, we both told each other or sob tales but if it were to voted on whose story was the saddest, Wade's would be the victor. I knew he didn't want sympathy from me or anyone who gets told this so I didn't. I simply give him a friendly shoulder bump with my own and continued to drink.

"Papa you seem to be happy lately."Blaze's voice brought me out of my thoughts.

"Do I?" I asked a bit surprised.

He nodded."You've been smiling this entire time. In fact every time the weekend rolls around you are a bit--eager to take me to aunties and leave to wherever you go to." He looks down at the ground. His long bangs cover his eyes but I could see a hint of tears drops sliding down his cheeks. "Don't you like being with me papa?"

I stop mid-step leaning down and pulling him into a hug. "Nonono Blaze no! I love being with you you're my baby! How can I tired of being around you?"

"W-we rarely e-ever hang out any-anymore so I thought we were tr-trying to get rid-rid of me!"He cried.

My heart sank realizing that I have not been sending enough time with my son. The time we actually see each other is late in the day and doing quick runs to the store. We rarely ever went to the park or did fun things like a father and son should. I am no better than Eugene. Reaching into my back pocket I pull out my phone and called May informing her the change of plans.

"Oh that's fine dear you are welcomed home anytime you like."

"Thanks May. Love you."With parting words and love she hung up.

I then dialed Wade's number."Hey Petey still up for the tonight?"

He sounded excited on the other end which tugged my heart strings. Wade was looking forward for today like any other weekend but this week he had just came back from a two week trip and we wanted to celeribate his return.

"Um about that,"I let out a breath and explained the whole situation. I didn't keep any secrets from Wade since I didn't have a need to knowing he'd understand and which he did.

"Oh I have an idea!"Wade's voice almost blasted my eardrums through the phone. "I know a little fast food place that is kid friendly and I just know little Blaze will love it there!"

"Are you sure?"I hesitantly asked.

"Yeah its fine, I've been wanting to me the Famous Blaze!"

With a laugh I agreed and Wade gave me the address to the place."Come on Blaze time for Papa and Son time!"

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The fast food place turned out to be an arcade with a small all you can eat Mexican food court. Wade greeted us in his usual hoodie and baseball cap making sure his face and scars were well hidden. Blaze cranes his head trying to get a better look at my friend only to proof out his cheeks in frustration because how when Wade's hood and cap shadowed his face.

"Hey there kiddo, I'm Wade, your daddies friend."Wade introduced with a friendly grin and out stretched hand.

Blaze stares at the mans gloved hand. He then continues to look up at Wade then his hand in confusion. "Why are you wearing so much? Aren't your burning up?"He asked curiously.

Wade's grin falters, for minutes I thought Blaze had hit a nerve until I saw a soft smile form on the mans lips.Kneeling down to the child's level he pulls off one of his gloves revealing the burns and scars coating his skin. My son's eyes widen in shock and cautiously takes Wade's hand.

"Doesn't it hurt?"Blaze spoke softly as he gent caresses the large hand with his smaller ones as if to ease away the pain.

"Sometimes."Wade admitted. "But not to much to not have fun with you and daddy."

"Its papa."Blaze corrected."Daddy is at home. Like always."The last part was mumbled but we both still heard it. The bitterness in his voice was not meant for a child to express.

Noticing the change in the air Wade takes both of our hands and lead us inside. The place was bustling with teens and kids alike. Games of all shapes and sizes were being played on or fought over. A few parents had to practically drag their whining kids out of the arcade, others tossing them over their shoulders. The music was already starting to hurt my ears as we further entered. Blaze's blue eyes sparkled with excitement and was already pulling on my habdto lead me to the games he was interested in.

Never had I laughed and played so much when playing with Blaze. It felt like years since we've had this much fun that it was upsetting. To see the little boy I once knew slowly coming out of the layers of walls he put up over the past for years to avoid bring hurt by his own father and to quickly grow up to protect me.

"Your kid is very spirited."Wade chuckled as we grabbed a table after we ordered our food.

Blaze was running around with a few other children his age. A wide smile on his face and a spark of mischief in his eyes.

"Yes, something that is rarely seen."I turn to face Wade giving him a warm smile."Thank you Wade."

"Awe come on Petey your making me blush."And indeed he was. He tried to hide the red blush creeping up his neck with his hood only to fail.

"I mean it. I never would've seen this side of my son if it weren't for you."I replied with sincerity in my wavering voice." You easily could've canceled today or blow up on me but you didn't. You understood and I'm grateful for that Wade." I leaned over the table between us and hugged him. He stiffened for a moment before returning the gesture.

"No problem Peter, remember I'm here for you and Blaze. Be it night or day come to me if something ever happens alright?"

I agreed to let him know if anything happens but I had my doubts that anything drastic would happen. As much as I knew my husband wasn't  in his right mind whilst drunk, I believed he wouldn't go ballistic. Or so I hoped.