I'm outside again
It's starting to grow on me more and more
I'm still alone
No reason to be outside
I just wanted to watch nature
The beauty itself fascinates me
'Nerd.' I thought to myself
I chuckled
I walked around in the grass
Barefoot
My hands stuffed in my jean pockets
My black tank top hung nicely against my arms
I watched my feet as they moved around
Lazily kicking and swinging
I was grateful to have short hair
Or it would distract me from this picture
I stopped in my tracks
And looked up near the sun
Squinting my eyes
"You shouldn't stare at the sun ya know."
I turned over
The fence
There was a shirtless Colby
Should have guessed it
For once I smiled
"You shouldn't stalk people." I shot back
"Observing. There's a difference." He pointed out
I smiled
Why did I feel so safe around him?
He was like the older brother I never had
Or the Father...
Or any family in general...
I shook my mind
"Out here for another photo?" I mocked him
"Actually no. A swim." He replied
"You have a pool?" I asked
"Yup." He nodded, "I'm sure it'd be fine by my roommates, but you and Tarron should stop by." He offered
I smiled
Thinking about all the fun we could have
Just Tarron and I
No Pete
No Kate
No stress
But my mind was already ruining that image for me
Like always
"I'd have to ask." I replied
He nodded
"Can Tarron go swimming?" Colby asked
He was referring to the assistance of hearing Tarron needed
"Yeah, he can take his hearing aids off." I answered, "I'd interpret."
Once again he nodded
"Hey Colby!" A voice yelled
I didn't recognize this one
Not Corey
Was this that other one?
Elton?
"What's up?" Colby yelled back
"Who you talking to?" The man asked
His voice was quieter
As he was closer
Now looking over the fence along with Colby
He was small
Fragile
Also shirtless
I assumed they were wearing swim trunks
His hair was a shaggy texture
But looked soft
Like his skin
It was so blonde
I wondered how it became so blonde?
His eyes were like Colby's
Blue
Elton?
"This is Nate." Colby nudged toward me
"I'm Nate." I smiled
"Sam." The boy introduced himself
Adding another name to the list
"Nice to meet ya, Sam." I nodded politely
I'm good at being polite
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The Safe House | TFIL
FanfictionNate had lived an unusual life. Keeping most of it a secret. He needs someone to save him. Will the comfort of his next door neighbors be enough to get him out of his little rut? Or will it be too late?
