KAI'S P.O.V.
As I walk home I decide to take the long way and enjoy the morning. Then I soon realized that Bug and I started talking yesterday morning, drank around maybe noon and that means I passed out all night. Man, I was really drunk.
I shake that thought out of my head. I pass my old secondary school. Fuck! My University starts soon! What's the date?! August 14th. I have time before I fly out in a couple of weeks. TJ stays here for his University. I'm sure we can make it work.
As I continue to walk I see one of my school friends Marissa. I call out to her and wave. She waves back and is smiling ear to ear. My geeky, black-haired friend runs towards me.
"Ermergerd Kai!" She says pulling me into a hug. I hug her back and laugh. "It seem like it's been so long!" I say.
"So anything new?" I ask. "Not much. Got my highlights re-done." She says pointing at the green locks of hair. "Looking fabulous. " I say. We laugh. "How about you love?" She asks. "Well, I found my dad, Bug's mum died, I got engaged, I fly to America in a few weeks for University-" "Woah, woah, woah, woah! Slow down!" she says, cutting me off. "Start over."
"Alright. Umm, me dad! My mum let me meet him. He's ok I guess. Me mum wants me to start 'bonding' with him. I don't know. I'm off to America for college so I don't know when I'm supposed to do this bonding." I explain. She nods taking it all in. I continue, "let's see. Oh, Bug's mum died just the other day. Overdosed. She'll be staying with me until she goes to her University." Marissa nods again. I see sympathy color her face. "I met a boy. His name is TJ. And we're engaged." I finish and show her my ring. "Holy mother of Jaffas that's a big rock!" I laugh at her reaction.
"You're marrying rich." She says. "I'm actually marrying a YouTuber. I mean I guess. That's what my father does and TJ works for my dad in the office." I say. "Wait?! YouTuber?! Who?!" she asks excitedly. "Well me dad, Lewis, is in Yogscast I think thats-" "ERMERGERD KAI!!!" Marissa jumps up and screams. "What?!" I ask. "You know how amazing they are?! Like really amazing. Wait. So your mum is Hannah then... they said she moved and couldn't continue to record because of her new work. She was here all a long. Lewis... my favorite. Is your dad. Grrrrrr! I need a break. This is too much to handle. While you found your dad, the love of your life, and met amazing YouTubers, I sat at home eating PopTarts and watching videos!" I laugh at her remark and we decide to go get breakfast and talk about it more.
I order beans on toast and Marissa just gets some tea and a biscuit.
"Let's talk more on your dad." Marissa says. "Alright. I don't know what more there is to say really." I say, sitting up in my seat. "Tell me the story. How you met him. Why Hannah and him split. Everything. " she demands. Not that I have a problem with her acting like that. I sigh and nod. " I guess I'll start with them. Lewis got me mum pregnant and when he found out, he left her and then fired her. Forcing her to raise me on her own. He claims that in her state she wouldn't have been well in the working environment." I pause. Her reaction is her "what the fuck" face. I continue, "Around two years ago I asked me mum if I could meet him. She turned down my request at first then she let me. He begged for forgiveness but I didn't give it to him. But I think him and me mum have something going on or something. I don't know it kind of grosses me out. He leaves her while she's pregnant, doesn't contact her AT ALL, then finally sees her again 17 years later and now they're all lovey dovey." I roll my eyes disgust. "I need to slap some sense into her." Marissa says.
I smile. "Please do. I can't wait to go to America and get away for a while, you know? Meet some new people." I say relaxing back in my chair. "What University you going to?" she asks. "I found a really good one. Slippery Rock University in Pennsylvania.(where I'm actually wanting to go to college) I'm majoring in physical therapy and minoring in photography and physics." I explain. "Wow. How do you know what you want to do? I can't even decided what I want for dinner let alone what I want to do with my future." she says staring off into space.
"I need to get my life together. " she says hanging her head in her hands. "What do you mean?" I ask. "I mean, I live in a shitty flat, have no social life, barely leave me flat, have a job that just barely pays and I have no thoughts for me future. Plus, I'm very, very single." She finishes. "look, things will get better. I promise. Start looking for a University to attend next year, look for a better paying job, and go out some time. Go to a pub and meet a nice boy. Maybe even sign up for online dating. I'll help!" I say smiling.
"Thanks." she says, letting out a sigh. Her eyes shift towards the door and her jaw drops. I turn to see who she sees.
Lewis...
Marissa, with her eyes still on my father asks, "how old is your dad?" she asks, smiling a bit. "I'm not sure. You seem to be his 'number one fan'. Shouldn't you know? " I respond. "Last time I knew he was about 35. But that was about two years ago. His birthday is October 22nd. He's about 37 now. About 20 years older."She says finally taking her eyes off him."Damn." she says under her breath She stares at her phone. I look over at my father and see him standing at the counter ordering. I quickly look away to avoid eye contact.
"Wait." I say, putting the pieces together. "You're trying to see if you could hook up with me dad weren't you?!" I ask. "No?" she says looking at her phone again. "You're sick." I scoff and shake my head. "He's me dad for fuck's sake!" I say quite loudly. "So?! He's been my favorite YouTuber longer then you've known him! So what if I like him? You're the one that just told me to meet someone." she says. "Yeah. I didn't mean my father! You know what? I'm done. Goodbye. " I say and stand up.
On my way out someone grabs me arm. Expecting it to me Marissa it's me dad. My eyes widen then I calm and put a fake smile on me face. "Hello." I say. "Hey.." he says awkwardly. "Do you need something?" I ask. "Just wanted to talk. Would you?" he asks, gesturing for me to sit. I don't refuse and take the seat.
"So, Kai. I know I've kind of randomly popped into your life and I want to make up for it. I was a real prick to leave. And to do all the things I did. I understand if you reject me offer." He says. I nod. "It is a bit odd. But, I would love to know what it's like to have a dad. But also, I fly out to me University soon. Maybe you could visit or something." I tell him. "Oh. Well, maybe you could spend more time at the office until you leave." he suggests. "Actually, that's something I wanted you talk about. I know it's a lot to ask for but, do you think I could have a job at YogsTowers? Not like what you and everyone else does but like what TJ kind of does. Just helps." I explain. He nods.
"You could have Kim's old job." He says smiling. "And what is that?" I ask him. "Editor. Blogger. Organizer. She used to keep the building clean and stocked. She also used to edit most of our videos. If you're interested you can take the job. It would make it easier for all on us. Plus, you'd get paid." he finishes. "Sounds good." I say smiling. Then say, "Oh and one more thing, I want me mum to have her job back. I'm not sure if you noticed but she still posts every once and a while. It wouldn't be a major difference if she got back with the team." He sighs. "I'll have to talk to Simon and Nilesy and some other people but it's a good idea to me."
