38. Garrett

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"I don't know where Ron is and I am worried," I say as I walk into the living room.
"Did you check everywhere?" Morgan asks.
I nod and look at me hands. "Everywhere at least twice. I am so worried."
"It's fine. He's fine. Have you tried calling him?"
I nod. "Like a million times. I don't know what to do."
"We'll look around one more time, okay?"
I nod. "Okey," I say softly.
We check the whole house one more time but he is no where to be seen.

I check a notification that Ron posted something on Instagram. I check it right away.

RonIsntSocial: I am sorry and I promise not to bother again

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RonIsntSocial: I am sorry and I promise not to bother again. It is better this way. I promise.
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"Did you see his new post?" I ask Morgan.
She nods. "Yeah... I am worried too now."
"Let's go to my car and drive around. He can't be far," I say.
I grab my keys and go to my car. Soon I see Shane and Ryland behind me. I look at them.
"We're going to help you find him," Ryland says.
I nod. "Thanks..."

I cry to call him once again as I get into my car but I got voice mail right away. He turned his phone off. I sigh and put my phone down as I start the car. I buckle up. "I hope he isn't far yet. I am pretty sure he isn't far yet." I sigh as I back off to drive off. I pull up next to Ryland. "Lets split up."
He nods. "Sure. I go left, you go right."
I nod. "Okay. Sounds good." I drive off and go right.

It's been half an hour. I try to call Ron again but his phone is still off. "How far is that place he showed us? With the other homeless people?" Morgan asks.
I look at her. "Do you think he will be there?"
"Maybe? Is it far?"
"Not too far. It's an hour walk."
"Then let's go there and check."
"Okay." I look it up on maps and drive there.

When we're there I pack the car and lock it. I hope it's safe here. I look at Morgan and she nods. We walk in together.
I start to look for Ron. I really hope he is there.
After about 15 minutes we pretty much went everywhere. I see the lady we met once. I forgot her name but I recognise her face. I rush over to her. "Excuse me Ms. I'm sorry to bother you, but have you seen Ron? My boyfriend. The tiny gay trans guy."
"He just left. Why? Is there something wrong?" She asks.
"He left without saying anything... I don't know what's wrong and we're looking for him."
"He seemed upset. Follow me. Maybe he is still here. I saw him a few minutes ago."
I nod and we follow the lady.

After a while we see him chatting with someone. I don't think I know them. "There he is," the lady says. "Do I need to go over to him? Or do you think you got this?"
"I think I got this," I say. "Thank you for your help."
She smiles. "No problem. I hope you sort it out. Ron is a really good and kind soul who should not be on the street."
"I completely agree with you."
She smiles and says goodbye before I walk over to him.

"Ron," I say.
He turn around and looks at me in shock. "You're.. Here? Why are you here?" He asks.
"You know I can't leave you alone, right? Especially when you don't say goodbye."
"You should leave me alone," he says softly.
"Don't say that."
He looks down and refuses to meet my eye. I take his hand and lead him away from the person he was talking to.
"Tell me what's up," I say "You're really worrying me. Did I do something wrong?"
"No, you didn't," he says. "And that's the problem. You don't-- I mean I don't--" He looks for the words.
"Take your time."
"I don't deserve you," he says. "You deserve a real guy. Not... Me. I am not just a 'boyfriend' I am complicated. I am not a guy. I am not a girl. I am... Weird."
"Ron..." I say weakly.

He starts to cry. "I don't want to do this but--"
"Then don't. Ron, look at me," I say.
He shakes his head and looks down as tears roll down his cheek.
I cup his cheeks and wipe away his tears. He finally meets my eyes.
"Ron, I love you," I say. "I really do. I don't care that you're not a real guy. I want you. I don't want a real guy. I want you." I know it's the first time I said 'I love you' to him.
"R-really?" He asks.
I nod. "Yes, you idiot. Do you want to go home?"
"I don't know..."
"We don't have to go back to Shane and Ryland. But please come back with me."
"You deserve so much better," he says softly.
"I don't care, Ron. I want you."
He hugs me tightly. "I love you," he says softly.
"I love you too," I say softly.
He holds me tighter.

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