Couldn't Be More Different (Cashton/Muke)

Chapter 16

Calum's p.o.v

My alarm clock went off and I was not happy about it. I didn't want to go to school today. Especially after what my mom is doing. My mom has decided to go off Dialysis. I understand why she is doing it but I don't want her to die. They are saying she has 2 weeks at most. I don't want to be at school when it happens. I want to be with her. I got up and got ready for school. When I walked downstairs I saw my mom and dad at the table eating breakfast. I poured myself some cereal and sat down with them. They asked me questions about school and just life in general.

Calum: Luke, Michael, Ashton and I are performing in the school's talent show tomorrow night!

Mom: I can't wait to see it!

Calum: You are coming?

Mom: Of course I am coming. I want to see my baby on stage doing what he loves!

Calum: Mom!

Dad: You guys are going to do great tomorrow!

Calum: Thanks dad.

I talked with my family until I heard a car honking outside. It was Luke and Ashton. I grabbed my backpack. I got into the car and we drove to Michael's. Today was his birthday. We all pitched iand got tickets to see Green Day. We were excited to give it to him. When we got to school we had a few minutes so we just stood outside of class.

Ashton: This is for you.

Luke: Happy Birthday from all of us!

Michael opened the envelope pulling out the tickets. His face lit up. He thanked all of us and pulled us into a group hug.

Calum: What day are we going again?

Ashton: November 25th.

Michael's p.o.v

I was very excited when I got the tickets from the boys. I woke up to my mom singing happy birthday to me. She made me a cake and everything. When we went to eat it my dad came storming into the room smashing the cake and hitting me. He then told me over and over again about how they should of aborted me when they had the chance. I cried and just wanted the day to be over. I didn't even expect them to get me anything.

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It was third period and were in Music class. We only have 2 more classes to practice. The song Calum made is called Social Casualty. We all liked it. If we are lucky Calum will actually sing tomorrow . We have a back up plan just in case he can't do it though. We practiced for the entire class. I wonder if my my mom is coming tomorrow. She said if she gets off work on time she will come.

Luke's p.o.v

It was after school and I was at home in my room. I was going to tell my family about the talent show tomorrow and how I am quitting football. I walked into the living room where my mom was watching tv with my dad. I sat down and told them I had to talk to them.

Liz: What's wrong Luke?

Luke: Nothing is wrong. I just wanted to talk with you guys about something.

Andrew: What is it then?

Luke: So you know how I am performing tomorrow night in the school's talent show?

Liz: Yes. I still don't like that your teacher is allowed to force you to do it!

Luke: She isn't forcing me. I like playing the guitar and singing. Anyway I don't want to do football anymore. 

Andrew: You have to be fucking kidding me!

Luke: I'm not. I never actually liked football. I did it because I felt like I had to.

Liz: That's because you do have to! It is a Hemmings tradition you can't ruin that!

Luke: If my children hated something I wouldn't force them to fucking do it! Why does everyone in this family only care about fucking sports! Music makes me happy and makes me actually want to do something with my life!

Andrew: That's enough! You will be continuing with football next fall whether you like it or not!

Luke: No I won't!

I started to walk away from them and they were still fighting with me. They were saying that I would have to do it and if I don't that I could leave. I had enough of them for today. I walked to my room slamming the door shut. I went to my bathroom and grabbed my razor. I just sat on the ground holding it in my hand. I was trying my hardest not to relapse. I just at on the ground and cried. If this is how they react about football then how will they react when I come out? I calmed down and put my razor back into the drawer. I grabbed my backpack and got my math homework out of it. I opened my books going through the questions Ms.Clarke wanted us to do. When I finished it was time for supper. I walked downstairs and sat at the table. Aside from my brothers talking it was silent. My mom and dad were just deciding to ignore me. I ate without talking and then went back to my room.