Just Us-[a shoey fanfiction]

Chapter 14: Mother issues

[SHANES POV]

It was Wednesday, the next day, and I had to go to school, so I got out of bed at 6:30 and went to brush my teeth, Joey was still asleep, and I didn't know if Joey wanted to go to school or not, considering he hasn't gotten any sleep, and was probably jet lagged.

"Joey" I whispered as I gently shook him. No response, so I repeated until he finally opened his eyes

"Mm..what happened" he said in a raspy voice

"Joey, it's Wednesday, and we have school" I said to him

His eyes shut and it looked like he was slowly falling asleep again

"Do you want to take the day off?" I offered him

He nodded his yes and I walked away, continuing to get ready. I styled my hair the way I usually do, put on my clothes, took my bookbag and went downstairs. I ate my breakfast, which today was just a muffin and coffee, then at 7:00 I got out of the house and headed to school. I got into my car and drove off. Once I got to school, I parked in the parking lot and headed to first period, Chem. I walked into my class and sat down.

"Alright class, today we're going to learn about balancing equations, very exciting I know" Mr.Optium said with sarcasm

"Oh Shane, have you heard from Joey? He's been absent since Monday, is he fine?"  Mr.Optium asked me, infront of everyone 

Obviously I've heard from Joey, he's my boyfriend...but I don't think the teachers knew that. 

"Um..yeah, he wasn't feeling well, I'm sure he'll be here tomorrow" I told him

"Alright, I hope he gets well" he replied, while turning around and began writing our notes on the board

*LATER THAT DAY*

It was last period of the day thank god and I had an off period. When you're a senior, you pretty much have enough credits to graduate from all the classes you took from freshman year to junior year, so I only take about 5 classes now, and the rest of the periods were off periods. Where I didn't have a class, and I could just relax either in the library, the cafeteria, etc. But since it was last period and it was an off period I just decided to head home. 

I got into my car and I decided I would make a stop at Chipotle and get something for both me and Joey to eat. I drove there, and once I got my food, I drove home.

I pulled into the driveway, and went inside into my room. Joey was still in my bed, and he was asleep. Damn this boy was tired. 

I looked at the time and it was 1:26 p.m. so I figured I should just wake him up. 

"Joey" I said, 

His eyes fluttered open, and he seemed a lot more refreshed than he did earlier this morning. 

He stretched and sat up looked around, and eventually glanced at the clock

"Holy shit, I've slept in" he said

"I know" I replied and laughed

I was sitting down on the bed next to him, and then he turned to face me

"So how was school" he asked

"Mm..same shit, Mr.Optium asked about you" I told him

"Really? What'd he say?" Joey asked

"He just asked why you weren't here for the past few days and I told him you weren't feeling well." I told him

"Well, that's kind of true" he said while laughing

I smiled and then continued talking, "Yeah, anyways, I brought Chipotle so...you might want to head down to the kitchen" I told him

[JOEYS POV

It was later in the day, we've eaten and relaxed, when I got a text message. It was from my mom...

"Shit" I said

Shane was sitting down next to me, with his arm over my shoulders.

"What's wrong?" he asked

"My mom texted me. And I think my aunt told her I ran away...fuck, she texted me saying that I better return to her house before things get worse. I don't think she knows I left my aunt's house and flew over here, but she definitely knows I'm not at my aunt's house anymore." I told him

"How much worse, will things get?" he asked

"Who knows...."

Shortly after, my mom called me. 

"Should I answer?" I asked Shane

"I don't know...if you want too" he said worried

I just decided to answer the phone, and I put it on speaker for both me and Shane to listen

"Hello.." I said

"Joey, where the hell are you? Why aren't you at aunt Karen's?" she asked

"Because I don't want to be there, and nothing's going to change me, not you, not aunt Karen, nobody" I told her

"Jesus Christ Joey...what am I going to do with you" she said

At that, Shane seemed furious, I could tell by his breathing and his hands clenched into fists. I guess that's his natural way of showing his anger, it was kind of cute to be honest.

"Where are you now?" she asked

"No where, it doesn't matter" I told her

"What did I do to you that made you like this Joey. What have I ever done to hurt you?" she asked

"Are you kidding me?! You're a goddamn alcoholic, and for my entire childhood, you've been absent. I grew up alone, surrounded by no one, you're constantly ruining my life, and now you're asking me what you did? You did everything. You're the worst mom anyone could ask for. The real question is, what the hell did I do to deserve this!" I yelled

She was silent, and so was Shane...well, not that Shane was talking, but he seemed pretty startled at how quick I lost my temper at her.

Once I cooled down, I continued talking

"Where's dad?" I asked

"He's home with me" she replied

"Does he know about this?" I asked her

"Know about what" she asked back

"How you're treating me" I said

"He doesn't care, because it's my decision, not his. The way I raise you and treat you is nobody's business. I want you to go back to Karen's now. Do not disobey me Joey, I want what's best for you." she said

"Whatever, I'm done talking to you. Don't expect me to return to Karen's or your house either." I said and then hung up. 

Shane was quiet, it seemed like he was upset for me, and at my mom. I tried to lighten the mood and held his hand.

"Don't worry, we can try to forget about her" I said

"I hope" he said sadly.

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[A/N] I'm thinking about solving this whole mother's issue soon. Let me know how you guys are liking this so far (: