Hell's not that bad (Krii7y)

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The boys stood around excited and anxious to meet the new boy. The boy's parents had made them all get out the house and to their discovery they found a unconscious boy at their hangout.

Evan looked at all his friends worry were swept across their faces. Although Evan didn't feel worried, instead he felt different. Suddenly everyone heard a groan and looked down to the boy who was unconscious minutes ago. His eyes fluttered open and Evan froze in place.

"J-jaren" Evan whispered softly crouching down next to the boy now named Jaren. Jaren looked up at Evan his brown eyes blinking a few times before he hugged Evan.

"Ev" Jaren looked around him confused but hugged Evan tighter. He didn't know where he was or what he even was. The last thing he remembered was swallowing a bunch of pills. He then realized Evan had died two years ago. Jaren pulled away from the hug and looked at Evan.

"W-wait- you died two years ago a-and your alive?" Jaren asked confused looking from Evan to all the boys standing next to him.

"Well, Welcome to hell" Evan grinned pulling Jaren up.

Jaren looked around and well it was a beautiful day the grass was green and the sun was shining down with a breeze. "H-hell?"

"But my question is why did you do it Jaren?" Jaren snapped his attention back to Evan. He remembered the day Evan had died. It was a freak accident. His parents and him were on a road trip when the semi crashed into them killing everyone in the Fong family car.

"I was being bullied and Ev- oh ev it was just so hard without you there. Passing your house everyday was too much. I tried- i-i really did! But we all know I give up easily..." Evan pulled him into a hug as Jaren's tears streamed down his face.

"hey hey, it's okay" Evan comforted Jaren.

"A-anyway, who are your friends?" Jaren asked looking to the other three people there. Evan smiled softly then looked to Jonathan,John and Tyler.

"The tall dumb one is Tyler, John is our vaper and Jonathan is just crazy" Evan said pointing to each person.

"You love me though!" Jonathan shouted a small grin on his face. Evan rolled his eyes but smiled.

"He also my boyfriend...sadly" Jaren looked to Jonathan then to Evan he cracked a smile. His best friend was happy and that's all that mattered.

"So, do we age here?" Jaren asked, Evan had looked like he had aged from when they we're 18. Evan looked 20, he looked healthy. He looked youthful. Not dead buried in the ground, rotting all alone.

"We do, it's kinda like a second life to the ones who want it, it's just like earth." Evan chuckled while explaining to Jaren. Jaren proceed the information then nodded trying to understand. He stood up with Evan's help and smiled at everyone.

"Well if you didn't know I'm Jaren. 21 and the gayest man you'll meet." They all chuckled a bit smiling. Suddenly a person ran up to the group tackling Tyler. Jaren backed up a bit scared from the sudden movement trying to calm his breathing, Evan noticed and helped Jaren while the new person got up helping Tyler.

"David you dumbass!" Tyler exclaimed in slight anger from being thrown to the ground. David just laughed kissing Tyler's cheek, Tyler blushed a bit mumbling something no one could hear.

"Jaren this is David, Tyler's boyfriend. Sorry he scared you."

"It's okay, just bad memories." Jaren smiled shaking David's hand. "Its nice to meet you though"

"JAREN! You have to meet mom and dad again, they would love to see you." Evan yelled excitedly. Jaren's face lit up and he jumped up and down like a little kid.

"Of course! I miss mom and dad!" The two took off together leaving the rest of the gang to follow them. The day was perfect as the group of boys chatted letting the two Canadians catch up.

Evan entered the house, it was full of music and laughter as Evan's mom and dad danced in the kitchen humming along to the radio. Jaren smiled looking at peace since he first woke up. Evan's mom saw Evan and laughed twirling over to him trying to get him to dance with her. He just laughed doing a little shimy, the house felt warm and bubbly something Jaren had missed. Evan's mom then made eye contact with Jaren pulling him into an embrace, "my sweet boy"

Jaren just laughed as tears threated to roll down his Rosey stained cheeks. He held on tight to her as if she was the only thing that was keeping him grounded. Evan's dad joined the hug along with Evan all of them trying not to cry happy or sad tears. Pulling apart she wiped away Jaren's tears. "Are you staying with us?"

Jaren looked to Evan for an answer before he didn't really know himself. He had nowhere else to go and didn't really think about it now. Evan patted his back and smiled before asking for him. "It would be our pleasure."