As I eat the pancakes Shiro brought for me I can't help but feel like I'm being left behind. Why? Is it because Lance and I went back to the hospital early last night? No...That was a smart decision because one of the nurses checked on me right when I got in bed. I wonder how Lance is doing right now. Is he sleeping still? It's already about 10:30. Is he eating? If so I wonder what. It's like I want to know everything about him. How his sleep was, if his bed is comfortable or not. If he feels exposed in the hospital gowns like I do.
I smile to myself as I think of last night us kissing under the stars on the roof. We carefully held hands and spoke softly to each other. The idea of kissing Lance whenever I want and telling him how much I love him whenever makes me so happy. "What're you smiling about?" Aiko asks as she walks in the hospital room. I wipe the smile off my face, "Nothing." Aiko looks around nervously before meeting my eyes. "I wanted to tell you something?" I cock my head in question. She wrings her hands, "When you and Acxa went to look for your mother, that wasn't her actual address. I chose a random address and told your father to use it. I'm so sorry-" I cut her off, "So you're saying my real mom isn't dead? That she lives in New York city?" Aiko nods reluctantly.
I groan and run a hand through my hair, "You really couldn't have given us the address then?" Aiko looks guilty as she confesses, "I didn't want you to leave me for another mom before I got the chance to be your mom." I'll admit to myself I feel bad for her but she can't go around letting people think their mother is dead so she'll be my mother. I growl, "Whats the address?" She doesn't answer and I shout, "What's the address?" She quickly spouts an address then rushes to write it down. "Here. As soon as you get let out you can look for her." She sets the paper in my lap and I look over it. It looks real. "You bet that's what I'm doing right when I get out. Have you told Acxa?" Aiko nods, "She confronted me when you two returned. I told her then." I glare at the address written in perfect cursive.
"So she kept that from me?" I mumble under my breath. "Keith I'm going to go to the cafeteria and give you some alone time to think." I watch Aiko leave with a glare. "Yeah...Alone time." I end up looking out the window at the bright blue sky with fluffy white clouds. The sun casts a warm tone in the room. I sigh and go back to eating my pancakes. I still feel so left behind. It's not because of Aiko. But...Lance? I can't shake this feeling?
After hours of boredom and forced naps Shiro and Acxa come rushing in. "What? What's up?" I ask worriedly. "Lance is gone." Shiro starts and I look up confused, "What do you mean?" "It means he left to Virginia to stay with his aunt for the whole summer." I choke on the words I try to say. They don't come out. "So he really did leave me behind huh?" I mumble finally. Acxa holds my hand, "I only know this from Ezor who got this from Veronica, but I don't think Lance wanted to leave you Keith. He said he'd call you as soon as he could." Shiro nods and cuts in, "None of you could've prevented this, also the summer will be gone in a flash. Before you know it he'll be back." I glare up at both of them. When I look at Acxa I spit, "You're not keeping any more secrets are you?" When I look at Shiro I growl, "You must be really happy I can't be with Lance huh?" They both look hurt and I feel a part of me want to reach out and say I'm sorry. But my other part says fuck them they deserve it. I try to find a middle ground.
"Look I'm sorry, I'm just really angry right now so please. Give me my phone so if he calls I won't miss it and please- get out." I plead with my siblings who give each other a look before Acxa pulls my phone out of her purse. I thank her and look down guiltily as they walk out the door. I just ruin everything don't I? Though maybe, this isn't as bad as I think. I hope we can move past it soon.
The little nightstand by my bed now has two important possessions. My real mother's address and the only way I can be with Lance.
I laugh when I remember what my step mother said, she said she was at the cafeteria and that she'd be back but it's been hours. I lay my head back down on my pillow as I think over what's been said today. Lance is leaving for the summer and I won't be able to see him for months. My real mother is alive and lives only a couple hours away. If Lance were still here I'd ask for him to go on this adventure with me but since he's not I'll have to do it alone. Like I do everything else. With my eyes trained on the phone I pull the blankets up and curl into a ball. If Lance were here he'd hold me in his arms but since he's not I'll be left having these burns on my back feeling exposed to everyone. I shut my eyes and I'm almost falling asleep when a ringing snaps me awake. I struggle to reach for the phone when I'm curled up like this but when I do I let out a breath of relief when the contact is Lance.
"Hello?" I ask shakily and on the other side I hear a gasp, "Keith! I have so much to tell you but first off I'm sorry." I sit up, "No Lance it's okay, I heard what's going on." After a moment of silence, "You did?" I scratch the back of my head subconsciously, "Yeah. I'm going to miss you Lance. I feel like we're finally together and the universe tears us apart." A hum through the phone, "I feel the same way but you know what? Fuck the universe. Say it with me Keith." I chuckle and on three we both say, "Fuck the universe!" Lance continues, "Because you know what I bet the universe has never seen two more stubborn gay fucks than us." I laugh loudly.
"Feel any better?" He asks softly to which I sadly reply, "I'm still going to miss you." Lance sighs over the phone, "I'm going to miss you too Keith. So much." After a bit of silence I whisper into the phone, "I love you." Lance whispers back, "I love you too. Don't forget that." I feel tears sliding down as I nod, "I won't." With that there's a beep. I look down at my phone and the call has ended. "Fuck the universe. Fuck the universe." I repeat softly as I settle back into my comfortable position from earlier. Before falling asleep I can hear a soft "I love you." play in the back of my mind. I fall asleep with a soft smile.
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Sorry this chapter was so much dialogue! We're at a point where Lance and Keith are having their story lines separate from each other. This phone call was kind of like them saying goodbye before they go on their own paths. Will the paths end up together again? Who knows...I know. I know I'm the author and I have this all planned out. Well anyway thank you for reading and have an awesome day/night. I wish I was Canadian. Okay byeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee :3
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