Chasing Grant

Chapter 8 ~Alone

A/N I think I'm going to stop adding author's notes at the beginning of every chapter unless something important comes up. Don't be a silent reader comment your thoughts.

Chapter 8 ~Alone

We live in an age when unnecessary things are our only necessities ~Oscar Wilde 

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Grant's POV

I sucked in a breath as I walked up the sidewalk to my house. I could already see my father pacing back and forth on the porch and my mind can on agree on the fact that I was royally screwed. I kept walking until I was about 5 feet away from my house when my father noticed me walking up the sidewalk. 

"Where have you been, huh" he asked in is Texan accent. 

We live in Washington state, yes. But my father was from Texas he had moved over here after my mother ended up pregnant with me. We lived in one of the more smaller and more woodland towns, which was fine with me since I always preferred nature over people. 

"I was over at a friends house yesterday, dad. Sorry I forgot to call, my phone died" I lied as I walked into the warm house that was heated by the fireplace. 

I walked straight into the kitchen to scavenge for food as my father followed me inside.

"Like hell you were over at a friends house" he scoffed. "You left the game with that Stein boy yesterday, didn't ya" he said accusingly. 

"I don't know what you mean. I wasn't at the game yesterday" I lied again. "Anyways, what's the point of a football game in February? The season already over nobody cares enough-"

"STOP LYING, GODDAMMIT" my father shouted making me flinch as falter my words. 

"But-" 

"Costas stopped by yesterday after the game asking about ya'. He said he had invited you to the game and that you went with him, but after the game you were no where to be found" he explained. "He came to check on in on ya' and make sure you were okay. Now can you imagine how it felt for me to tell him that I had no idea where my son was or who he was with" his voice started to rise again. "I was embarrassed to tell him that I had no clue! Now I want you to call that boy and tell him your okay" he growled. 

My face flushed at the mentioned of Costas coming to my house to make sure I was okay. But for some reason I didn't feel those butterflies in my stomach and my heart didn't race. I was embarrass at the fact that I had ditched him at the game. 

I was going to answer my father with an 'okay' but the less rational side of me answered "Why? He's not my friend, babysitter, or parent so why is he concerned about me and who I'm with" I said before walking out of the kitchen when I realized that I was no longer hungry. 

"Don't you walk away when I'm talking to you!" my father yelled after me. "What the hell has gotten into you, boy" he growled and I stopped in my tracks. 

I stood in the hallway just before my room and I turned to him "Nothing is wrong with me. I just can't believe that I've been a straight A student since elementary, I've had perfect attendance all my life, and no discipline issues. I've always listened to you and done my chores when asked without giving attitude. But when I decide to forget all my responsibility for once I'm suddenly labeled as the bad guy" I exclaimed. 

My father stared at me before sighing, "This isn't you, Grant" he started "This is the influence of the Stein boy and his little gang of rebels and I don't like it" he muttered. "Can't you see he's just using you. That's what they do! They get good kids and corrupt them, ruin their lives, get them to fall in love, and then they ditch the kid leaving them alone. Then they'll come back just laugh at you. They'll use and abuse you without a care, Grant. Trust me I've seen it happen over and over again in my line of work" he told me. 

Something in the pit of my stomach turned 'What if he's right' I thought to myself. What if they've been using me and in a month they'll ditch me and I'll be alone again. 

"You're a good kid, Grant" my father continued. "And you are human, and young, usually at this age kids fall for the bad boys with the good looks and charm. If you fell for Felix Stein it's okay....it's just a minor crush it'll pass over" my father said. "But he isn't your only choice out there, Costas seems interested in you too. If I were you I'd go for Costas, he's a good kid with straight A's and a promising future. Just do what you believe is best for you" he whispered before grabbing his keys. "I'm off for work" he muttered before closing the door and leaving the house feeling empty and cold despite the currently lit fire place. 

My bottom lip quivered as I struggled to keep back the tears. 

I will and forever be.....

Alone

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It's been around 5 hours since the argument with me father and I've been sitting in my room under the covers ever since. I haven't eaten or looked at my phone or done anything really besides taking a shower and brushing me teeth. 

I stared blankly at the wall as dried tears streaked my cheeks. I sighed and finally decided to stop wallowing in self pity and actually get something done today. I checked my phone for the time and ignored the notifications on it. 

11:35 am

It's still early I guess........ 

I reached for my backpack by my bed and decided to do homework when somebody rang the doorbell. 

"Just ignore it Grant they'll go away if you don't answer" I whispered to myself. 

"OH GRANT" I heard the oh so familiar voice yell from outside.  

"Shut up, Harley! You'll disturb the neighbors!!" Another voice yelled. 

I stopped my movements and thought back to what my father said 'They're just using you'

I shook my head and ignored their knocks "I'LL KNOCK DOWN THE DOOR" Harley yelled after five minutes of knocking. 

I got up and tiptoed to the door to see exactly who was with him. 

It's just Jett, Harley, Tyrell, and Brendan "Maybe he's not home" Brendan suggested. 

"Yeah the car isn't here" Tyrell pipped in. 

"Fine we'll leave" Harley slumped down and pouted as they walked down the steps. 

Jett said something to Harley which obviously cheered him up as he smiled and tackled Jett into the grass. 

I looked at my shoes and quickly put them on before rushing to grab my phone and house keys before I threw the door open and announced "Where are we going!"

The boys were about 10 feet away from the house when I suddenly opened the door. They all turned around and beamed at me. I quickly locked the door before I ran down the steps to catch up. 

Harley and Jett both threw their arms around my shoulders while Tyrell and Brendan ruffled my hair. 

Maybe I'm not completely alone..... 

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A/N This chapter should defiantly be longer you guys deserve it for sticking around even though I barley have the time to update. Well BYEE!!!