Living With Hope

6~ Love Struck boy

It was the day of the party. Tobias had a bag filled with different types of alcohol. He stole some from shops, neighbors, his grandpa and even trucks dropping supplies off at shops. He had lots now and he stood waiting for James.

"Hey rainbow!" James had just turned up and yelled out the window. Tobias quickly went to the car and put the bag in the back. Oscar watched as his grandson went off. Times like this, he was scared this was the last time he would see him. James drove him to his house. Once they got there, Tobias grabbed the alcohol and carried it inside. Once inside Lauren snatched the bag and opened it.

"Nice choices rainbow." She told. He gulped and looked about. James grabbed his wrist dragging Tobias to his room. Lauren had her purple dress on. Tobias just wore a black button up shirt and black pants with his dirty white shoes. They looked grey. James wore a shirt with blue jeans.

James pulled Tobias in his room and locked the door.

"James! Help me set up!" James rolled his eyes.

"No! I have something important to talk about with rainbow!" Lauren sighed and said okay. Tobias didn't know what to do or how to escape. James turned around and grabbed Tobias by the waist.

"Let go." Tobias growled. James clicked his tongue.

"Don't you remember our deal. Well our agreement. You are my date. Clear," Tobias nodded and James smiled. "Good." James leaned in and kissed the other. This felt right and wrong to Tobias. Either way, Tobias had one question plaguing his mind. Was he being used? James pulled away and pushed to Tobias away.

"J James?" Tobias said. James unlocked the door and walked out. He didn't look Tobias on the eyes. This was new and strange to Tobias. But he never questioned it.

The party was getting loud. A few went to the basement, where Lauren and James played drinking games. A few went up stairs and had some fun. Either making out or doing other stuff. Some were in the kitchen eating food and chatting. The living room was were the music was coming from. Lots of teens plagued the room dance or drinking. Tobias sat in the garden. He slipped out. He was pushed by James. Kicked, slapped but he would always kiss him. Tobias was confused. Did James like him or hate him. Everything was confusing.

"Why?!" Tobias yelled, unaware of the person who also slipped out the back. Alfred felt hot and smiled as he got a good reason to break up with Lauren. She was kissing other boys and in front of Al. He wasn't bothered. He was jealous of her. Not the boys. When he heard Tobias yelling he walked behind him. Tobias sat on the ground looking at the sky.

"Hey." Alfred greeted as he sat down. Tobias quickly went quiet. Only mumbling.

"Hi." He greeted back. Alfred looked at him.

"I seen how James treated you." Tobias shrugged.

"It's how things are.... Right?" Alfred shook his head.

"Not really. You should be given respect." Tobias shrugged. Both started to talk, getting to know one another.

"Ye. I don't know my mom." Alfred made a whistle sound.

"That sounds terrible." Tobias laughed.

"Not really. I've been brought up by my grandpa.... So it's not all bad. Plus my grandma brings me presents to make up for my mother's absence. It does but grandma really like to see my face when she gets me one." Alfred smiled. Both were silent. Alfred put his hand on Tobias' and moved closer to him. Tobias blushed. Both looked at each other and Alfred leaned in. Tobias tilted his head. They got closer until.

"Hey guys get in here!" Someone yelled. It was too dark to notice how close both were Tobias leaned back and got up. He quickly ran inside. Alfred cursed under his breath. He got up and went in. Tobias went into the basement were James grabbed his collar and dragged him to a table.

"Hey! Drink! Be cool. Or is rainbow scared?!" Everyone laughed. Tobias hated this. He was going to prove he wasn't. He tabbed a bottle of vodka and took a shot cup. He took it and swallowed. Everyone cheered and started to chant another. Tobias took another. Then some passed him a cup of cola. It too bad vodka in. Tobias smiled and downed all of it. Soon he was drinking lots with people chanting.

Alfred was getting ready to go home. He hadn't drunk anything and he was tired. Alfred went into the basement to grab his coat. He slipped it on and noticed people chanting. He pushed to the front of the crowd to see a drunk Tobias. Peer pressure drinking, Alfred thought.

"Okay shows over! Alfred yelled. Everyone booed or gave annoyed sighs.

"Come on Alfred we're having fun." Alfred growled.

"He's had too much..... Shit, you let him drink mostly vodka!" James shrugged. Tobias was giggling swaying a little.

"You're cute... *Hic* can I have you nuber...." Alfred rolled his eyes and dragged Tobias out the basement and to the door. Once out, he helped Tobias to his car and put him in the passengers side. He got in and looked at Tobias.

"Where's your address?" Tobias looked tired. He looked at Alfred and got upset.

"I don't know. I'm lost." He started to cry. Alfred sighed and decided to drive him to his house. On the way Tobias felt sick. Al pulled over and got him out the car. Tobias threw up, all over the street. His head hurt and he felt dizzy.

"Let's get you to bed." Alfred mumbled as he got Tobias back in the car and to his house. Alfred parked in the drive and got out. He picked Tobias up and walked to his front door. His parents were still awake. He knocked at the door and his mom answered. Her smile was gone when she seen the unconscious boy, covered in vomit.