Nowhere Kids

Living Together

I couldn't believe what I just saw. Was Brent really kissing Courtney? They both looked scared when they saw me watching. I felt so overwhelmed that I just ran. Beau ran along my side as we made our way out to the parking lot.

I broke down crying on a bench outside. Beau cried and put his paw on my lap, trying to help me calm down. I was surprised when I saw Courtney approach.
"Hey, so I know you have no reason to trust me, but I wanted to be the one to tell you what you saw" she said.
"I know why'd you kiss him, I don't understand why he'd kiss back. I thought he moved on" I mumbled.
"He did, and I'm trying to.  I asked him to kiss me to make our coworker jealous. It's dumb, but I thought it would work. He said he'd tell you so you'd know it's fake, but you saw before he got a chance" I explained. Anyone else I wouldn't believe, but it did sound like a plan Courtney would come up with.
"You're being honest, right?" I asked her.
"Yes Jamie. I know we aren't friends, but you know Brent wouldn't do that to do. I'm starting to notice he really does love you" she said. I turned to her and smiled, and she smiled back.

Brent walked out of the mall with Barry and ran over to me.
"Jamie I-"
"It's okay Brent. Courtney told me the truth"
"She did? Good"
"I told you I wasn't trying to get between you two this time" Courtney chimed in. Brent took my hand and pulled me into his arms.
"I'm so sorry. I wanted to tell you in case you saw"
"I know B. Courtney told me you would've told me if I didn't see"
"I love you so much"
"I love you too"
Brent pulled me close and gave me a passionate kiss.
"Alright, no need to show off, we get it" Courtney scoffed. Brent didn't pull away, he just smiled and kissed me harder.

When we pulled away from each other, we noticed Barry and Courtney was gone. Hopefully she didn't leave with him for his sake.
"Ready to go home?" Brent asked. I suddenly remembered this morning and got nervous.
"Will your parents let me stay?" I asked quietly. He shrugged and kept an arm around me as we walked to his truck.
"I'm not sure, but I know I'm not letting you go without a place to stay" he said.

We drove quietly to Brent's house, both afraid of how his parents would react.
"Did you tell them?" I asked. He shook his head no.
"I'm too scared to"
"I can't blame you. If I see my parents again, I could never tell them"

We got to Brent's house and he let me and Beau inside. His parents greeted us from the living room.
"Brent, you didn't say you were bringing company" his dad said.
"This is Jamie. Her and her dog Beau need a place to stay, her parents kicked her out"
"Well, why were you kicked out?" His mom asked. It was a fair question.
"They didn't like me hanging out with your son and his friends" I said, telling the truth.
"Why not? They're good kids" his dad said.
"Well you two can stay here, but you'll have to sleep on the couch if that's okay" his mom added.
"Of course, better than nothing. Thank you so much" I said.

Brent talked with his parents while I took Beau into the backyard. Beau seemed confused to why we were in a new place again, but he quickly adjusted.
"So they say you can stay as long as you need, as long as you take care of Beau" Brent said as he joined me outside.
"I wouldn't expect them to, that wouldn't be fair if I did" I said. Brent smiled and wrapped his arms around my waist, pulling me into his chest.
"So you're not mad about earlier?" He asked. I shook my head no and he placed his head on my shoulder.
"No baby, I'm not mad" I said. He kissed my shoulder before cuddling closer to me.

Brent and I went back inside with Beau and fed Beau. Luckily Barry gave me the leftover food after his dad kicked us out this morning. Brent heated up some leftovers his mom made for the two of us to share. We sat down together and ate, holding hands as we did.
"You two are really close" his mom pointed out, making me blush. Brent just nodded and kissed my temple.

After dinner we sat in the living room with his parents and watched a movie. Brent and I cuddled up together under a blanket with Beau sitting by our feet. His parents went to bed after the movie, leaving us cuddled up.
"Want to sleep in my bed?" Brent whispered to me.
"Won't we get caught?" I asked him back.
"Not if we get up before they do" he said. I smiled and followed him to his bedroom.

Brent and I got into his bed and cuddled up with Beau sleeping the end.
"See? I told you everything would be okay" he whispered. I smiled and snuggled into his chest.
"Goodnight B, I love you"
He kissed the top of my head and yawned.
"I love you J"