Often

School (Ch. 8)

“So when’s the wedding?” Nate asked again. “I don’t know right now, Nate, school is about to start up again… That reminds me, guys, we have registering tomorrow. We need to get going.” I say shocked. “It’s okay, DIlly, you stay here with your brother. I will go get your schedule for school tomorrow.” Jj said. “Awe, thank you.” I say hugging him. “Okay guys, we have to get going.” Kris says. “I’ll see you guys tomorrow then.” I said. They wave goodbye to Zayden and I as they left the room.

Jj’s PoV

I got into my car and drove to Dilly’s house. A few minutes had passed; I was stopped at a stop sign. I just sat there and thought about tonight. I’ve never seen Dilly so shaken up like this before. I’m gonna help him out. He’s been through enough. I need to do this for him. I was pulled out of my train of thoughts by my phone going off. It was Nate. “Yeah, what’s up?” I answered.

“Hey, are we really heading home right now?” He asked. I pull off and continue heading to Dilly’s. “Nah man, meet me at Dilly’s.” I say pulling onto the bypass. “Okay, I’ll meet you there. I’m gonna drop Kris off at her place real fast and then head that way.” Nate says. “Alright, cool.” I say.

I’m pulling on Dilly’s street, when my phone goes off again. It was Dilly. “Hey, baby, what’s up?” I answered. There was crying on the phone. “Babe, what’s wrong?” I asked. “My m...mom is having a low possibility of living and...and I don’t know what I’m gonna do if I actually lost her.” He stutters. “Baby, calm down, please. Everything is going to be okay. I promise.” I reply. I open the door and start to clean up a little bit while on the phone with him. “What if something goes wrong during the surgery?” He asked.

“Baby, Dr. Mimi is the best doctor in all of Florida. She’ll be able to save your mom.” I say trying to calm him down. “But what if som-” I interrupt him. “Nothing is going to happen, trust me baby.” There was a moment of silence before Dilly answered. “Okay, baby, I trust you.” He says finally. “Thank you. Now get some rest, I’ll see you tomorrow; I love you.” I say getting ready for bed. “I love you too.” he replied and hangs up. I was waiting for Nate to get here, but it was getting hard to stay awake. After a while I finally passed out on the couch.

Nate’s PoV

I finally got back to Dilly’s house, and I was getting out of the car when Dilly texted me.

From Gay King Bestie:
H...hey Nate.

Oh shit, what’s wrong. I thought.

To Gay King Bestie:
Hey, what’s wrong bud?

I head to his room and I change into some more comfortable clothes. I wonder what is going on.. I hope either is okay. I thought as I brush my teeth and when I came back; there was a whole book waiting for me. I climb into his bed and I start reading.

From Gay King Bestie:
The doctor told me that my mom has a low possibility of living and I’m just really scared that I might actually lose her… I can’t lose my mom she has been the only parent in my life since my dad left when I was 2 years old. She has been there for everything, even when I didn’t want her to be, she was still there. But if I lose her it’s gonna affect Zayden the most from it,. He’s just too young to understand stuff like this right now. I also don’t know if I could be able to raise Zayden if I lose her. Yes, the Burlesque is making a lot of money but I don’t know if that will be able to provided for him and I…. I’m hoping it does, but I don’t want to lose my mom. I can’t lose her, I just can’t.

I take a moment to process what I just read. Wow, he has really been through a lot. I can see why it’s hard for him to trust guys when it comes to relationships. He’s afraid they’ll leave just like his dad did. Damn that’s a no good man right there. Fuck his father. I thought. ANYWAYS!!