★Friends★

09

"He didn't answer."

Fiona sighed and sat her phone down on the kitchen table. "Mickey probably wouldn't have known what was up with Ian since Mandy didn't either." Fiona said and picked Liam up from his high chair. Debbie groaned. "Probably....Maybe we could call Lip?" Debbie asked hopefully.

The last month Ian's been super hyper and happy. He always talks about things he wants to do but never does them and basically jumps off the walls. It doesn't sound like a bad thing but Debbie realized it looked a lot like Monica. She told Fiona and to calm Debbie she asked around but no one even realized something was up with him.

"Debbie, Lips at college. I'm sure Ian is fine and if it gets worse we'll do something then,ok." Fiona said and kissed Debbie on her forehead. Debbie sighed and hoped Fiona was right that Ian was ok. She didn't need or want another Gallagher slitting their wrists at thanksgiving.

Debbie heard the door open and close and looked over. Ian and Carl were getting home from wherever they were. "And then I was thinking I could start gaming and make money or some shit." Debbie heard Ian say. Ian looked over at Debbie and a big grin spread across his face. "Debbie! Debster! How are you?" Ian asked with a lot of enthusiasm and smothered Debbie in a bear hug.

"I'm fine Ian.What's this for?" Debbie asked, wrapping her arms around Ian and returning his hug. "Can't I just hug my favorite little sister?" He asked and let go. Before Debbie could answer Ian was already rambling on about his gaming idea again.
***

Ding

Ian heard his phone ding and checked it.

Aiden: I'm out here. You ready?

Ian answered a quick reply of 'Yep' and grabbed his jacket. Aiden was picking him up for Heather Romans party tonight. Usually Ian didn't go to parties but the past couples weeks he'd been up for anything.

Ian headed downs stairs and was at the front door before he heard his name be called. Ian turned and saw Fiona sitting at the kitchen counter and she waved him over.  "Yea?" Ian asked as he walked over to her.

"Where ya heading?" She asked. "I was heading to a party with Aiden." Ian replied. Fiona took a sip of whatever drink was in front of her and looked back up at Ian with a nervous look that made Ian's stomach twist. "Is everything ok?" He asked warily.

"I was just wondering if you felt alright?" Fiona asked and walked over to him. Ian chuckled a bit and wondered why his sister was asking him this. "I feel great, why?"

"No reason, just checking up on you," Fiona smiled and gave Ian a light hug. Ian was still confused but returned the hug nevertheless. "Go have fun at the party, but don't get too plastered. It might be Friday but I don't want you coming home smelling like a liquor store and puking on my shoes."

Ian replied a 'thanks' and headed back out the front door. Aiden smiled as Ian hopped into the passenger seat of his car. "Hey." He greeted.

"Hey to you too." Ian replied and leaned over the gear shift to give Aiden a kiss on the lips. "So you ready to go?" Aiden asked when Ian sat back into his seat.

"Ready as I'll ever be."