Glass house

-10- Ezra

        I woke up the next morning, my head throbbing with pain. I moaned as I stood up and walked over to the bathroom. My eyes struggled to focus underneath the shining light coming from the window. I sighed as I hastily prepared myself for today. As I was finishing up, there was a knock on the door.

        “COMING!” I screamed, marching over to the front door. I was greeted by Joshua. He embraced me in  tight hug.

        “Hey!” He laughed at my shocked expression.

        “What are you doing here?” I smiled, inviting him inside.

        “Just wanted to visit you! I heard you were staying here.” He answered. I nodded and lead him into the living room and sat on the couch.

        “I’m glad to see you. We need to talk about some stuff.” I somewhat seriously informed him.

        “Yeah….” He sighed, sitting in the armchair near the couch. “Wait, where’s gramps?” He furrowed his brow and looked around.

        “He’s in Ireland or something. Grandma died a bit ago, so he’s traveling. Living life I guess.” I informed him. He just furrowed and sighed.

        “Oh.” He whispered.

        “So anyways, I made my decision.” I announced boldly.

        “You have? It’s been like a day Conor, are you sure about this?” He asked in a concerning tone.

        “Yeah. I’m positive.” I defended.

        “So, what are you gonna do?” He bit his lip, trying to hold back any  argument.

        “We’re pulling the plug. Today.” I breathed.

        “Don’t you wanna think about this more?” His shoulder slumped downwards In weakness. This is MY decision, it’s time for me to be the strong one.

        “No, I don’t want to think about this anymore. This is the last thing I ever want to think about. I just want it to be over, and this way it will be.” I honestly spoke. He nodded.

        “I understand.” He accepted the reality of the situation and stood up, coming over to be and pulling me off the couch. “Lets go do it.” He sympathetically smiled.

        “Should I call Nash? Should he come? Or is that too weird?” I pondered out loud.

        “Are you two like together or something?” Joshua teased. I lifted an eyebrow at him.

        “Actually, we are.” I defended. Joshua just smiled at the ground and shook his head.

        “Then yeah, go ahead and call him. You’ll need someone besides me.” He smiled, handing me my phone from the counter.

        “Thanks.” I smiled, walking out the door and into Joshua’s car and dialing Nash’s number. After a few rings, Nash answered.

        “Hey babe!” He chirped from the other end.

        “Hey Nash! Are you busy today?” I asked as Joshua began driving.

        “Uhhhhhhh hold on…” I heard a shuffling many voices whispering.

        “If you are it’s no big deal…” I hesitantly spoke.

        “No no! I’m free!” He quickly screamed. I heard a voice in the background.

        “Yo he’s so whipped already!” someone who sounded like Gilinsky yelled. I giggled as Nash tried to quiet him.

        “Well listen, we’re pulling the plug today. If you want to come that would be really nice, but if you’re hanging out with the guys that’s totally cool too. I understand the whole ‘bro’ thing.” I bluntly informed him.

        “Oh uh, I’ll text you.” He nervously hung up on me. How rude.

        “Is he okay?” Joshua asked, turning into the highway.

        “I don’t know, he was acting weird. Probably just cause his friends were listening.” I shrugged.

        “You know, you gotta watch out for stuff like that. Guys are assholes, don’t take too much of that ‘bro’ bullshit.” Joshua warned me. I smiled.

        “Thank you.” I smiled, looking at him.

        “Anything for my little sister.” He replied, smiling warmly at the road ahead.