Life is Complicated *BoyxBoy*

Chapter~Seven~

Zeke’s P.O.V

I made all the calls and now I was waiting for the corners to take my grandma to the mortuary, while they do the necessary I was talking to the police. I wasn’t in trouble or anything just need to make a statement to clarify that nothing bad happen just that she died of probably natural cause during her sleep.

“ZEKE!” I can hear shoes clomping against the hard wood floor and running past was December. Why she here? Maybe I should just ask.

“December what are you doing here? And why are you all wet?” I was trying to hide behind my unemtinoal mask, but she doesn’t need to know that.

“Well, I was worried about you because you didn’t show up for school and I ask if anyone saw you today, but I found out that your grandma passed away. So I ran here to make sure you were alright,” I saw her eyes held sadness in them, like worry I might do something, “and halfway here it started raining.” She finally took a breather and came up to and HUGS me. What the.....

“I’m here for you Zeke, your my best friend ‘til the end,” did she just say best friend?

“It’s ok to cry Zeke,” I didn’t even notice my eyes were watery or I was crying until she said it and wiped the tears from cheeks.

“Sire, do you have any place to stay until your relatives come in?” I forgot that I was still talking to the officer. Before I could even answer December being the good friend that I never I could have did.

“Yes he does, he can stay at my uncle’s house until they do,” with that she dragged me up stairs and started packing my stuff. Ok what is she....my thought was cut short because I can hear tiny little sniffles and soft sobbing sound coming from her.

I walk up behind her and made her stop what she was doing,”Hey what’s wrong?”

“I’m sorry, it’s just that when you didn’t show up and finding out about your grandma. I just thought you do something stupid, it had me worry. I know we only met yesterday, but for me it feels like it’s more. I understand if you don’t consider...

“ok stop right there,” she turn to look at, but what I was expecting was the hurt that laid behind those eyes, “that came out wrong, anyways I’m the one that should be apologizing and saying how lucky I am for having a friend like you. Hell you consider me your best friend, while most people think of me as a nerd, loner and uncool to hang out with.” I did the only thing I know to comfort someone and that was a hug. I know a hug; the first time she did it I was shock from the action. I thought she would be...should would be ....ah hell I don’t know what she would of done, but I am glad she did it.

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After getting my things packed, locking up the house and catching a ride from the cops. It was my first and last time riding in the back of a cop car. The only reason behind it was because we didn’t have a ride and they offer. What creped me out was that cop who was driving and the one I was talking to asked me if it would be alright if he and his family attend my grandma’s funeral and all I told me was a simple yeah.

 Now here I was standing in front of the door of December’s uncle’s house. Whoa never know that would be confusing.

“Stupid door, you think after living here for two weeks I would get the handle of opening the door, but nooo it has to be a bitch to open.” After multiple cursing and trying the door swung open, but December wasn’t the one who open it.  We both looked up and saw Hopper and Codie looking about to leave somewhere.

“Ok, why are you both on the ground? and why do you,” Codie pointed at me,” have a bag with you?” Not very smart is he. I bet you are wondering too huh? Well my reason for being on the ground was because I was getting tired of standing and December was kneeling in front of the doorknob while trying to shove the key into the keyhole without much luck.

“What the hell you guys were in there this whole time and didn’t even bother to check if someone was trying to break in,” December covering up her reason for being locked out. Well at least I hope she was.

“You were locked again, What was it this time? Lost keys? Wrong door?” an amused voice called from a direction, which I’m guessing was the living room.

“No you jerkwad.” December shoved Hopper and Codie out of the way and grabbed my hand to pull me inside. She was leading, we end up in the living room where the rest where. I was right. The voice did come from the living room.

It was dead silent all around. That was until Rayden squealed and practically knocked me down, but managed to keep my balance.

“Zekey,” I couldn’t help, but cringe when he said that ridicules nickname because it gave me unwanted chills, but he didn’t seem to notice. He let go of me, but was still standing in front of me. Archer got up from where they were sitting and stood beside Rayden and put his arms around Rayden.

“We’re sorry about your grandma and that we forgot about you while growing up,” What? He must of notice how confused I was about the last one.

“Oh you don’t know, well you see when w.....” he was cut off when Keagan put his hand over his mouth and whispered in his ear. He responded with a tiny nod.

“We’ll tell you later after your gradma...ahhh ochie,” he rubbed his arm where Stryker hit him. What is it pick on Rayden day. Or am I just missing something.

“We were about watch a movie with pizza that’s why Hopper and Codie just left, you’re welcome to join,” Stryker offered.

“No that’s alright I think I rather just get some rest, that is if you its alrgiht with you?” why am I asking if it’s alright if I could sleep?

“Sure, December will show you to the guest room.” With that he turn around and sat back on the couch. Looking like he was deep thought.

“Stry,” a little voice called out from up stairs and little patter of feet came running down the stairs. A little ash blond hair boy went running towards Stryker and he was crying.

“What’s wrong buddy?” he was tentative with him. Does he have a son or is it his brother?

“I had a scary dream about that a mean monster was taking me away and that daddy didn’t want me anymore and you were gone..” He sobbing was getting loud.

“Shhh...it’s alright no one is going to take you away, I’ll kick their ass before they do,” he let out small giggle. I don’t think I should be here.

 I didn’t even notice that Keagan, Rayden, Archer and December moved to the kitchen. I guess they forgot me and make my assumption right. I wasn’t supposed to be here. So I turn to make my exit before they notice my presence.

“Who’s that?” Stryker look to the direction the little boy was looking, which was me.

“Oh, that’s just a friend of December,” ouch, ok I know I like him, but did he have to say it like he I didn’t matter even if I’m friends with December. I’m still human I have feelings. Well it’s not like he’s going to see the hurt, but still.

“Hi! My name’s Danny, Stryker’s little brother,” I really got to start paying attention to my surroundings.

“Hi I’m Zeke ,” I did a tiny wave, but I guess it wasn’t enough because Danny is now hugging my legs.

“Ok you little monster, time for bed,” Stryker picked him off me and took him up stairs to his room.

Can my life get anymore crappy? First my dad leaves, my mom dies, then grandpa, grandma just recently and now the guy I like doesn’t even acknowledge me. It’s not like he knows or would go out with me.

 All this pain is beginning to be too much for me. Maybe if I just end it all I wouldn’t have to deal with this pain. No one cares except maybe December, but she’s strong she’ll handle it.

What am I think that’s the coward way out. No I’m going to continue on, even it pains me. I’ll fake being happy. Even it if means I’ll never find love.