Salem x Devland

Chapter 17

8 1/2 months later

Devland's POV
My mom and dad were fighting again. Yes I started calling Mr. Brian dad because I felt comfortable with doing so and he said it was ok. Also we ended up moving into my dads house because it was bigger. Ok I seriously can't handle the yelling. I have to leave. I picked up my phone and texted Ryan. "You know you can talk you me" Alec said. I just ignored him. It's not because I don't like him I don't feel like talking to him.

D=Devland
R=Ryan

D: Hey can you please come pick me up? My parents are fighting again and I can't take it.
R: Oh of course. I'll be over in a bit.
D: Ok. Thank you.
R: No problem. Anything for you. I'm in my truck now.
D: Ok. I'll be waiting at the end of my driveway.
R: Ok. Bye.
D: Bye.

I slipped on one of my jackets not caring what else I was wearing. I mean I was just going see Ryan so I didn't really care. Neither does he. I grabbed my sketchbook, pencils, and phone. I quickly put them in my bag and ran out my room. I went downstairs and I saw Crimson on the couch crying. She was cupping her cheek which was red. "What's wrong Crimson?" I asked. "Your mommy hit me again" she said tears still going down her poor face.

I gave her a hug. She hugged me back. "Ok. Listen I'm really sorry but I'm going to Ryan's house. I'll be back in about 2 hours. But if my mom hits you again here's my number. Call me if anything happens" I said. She nodded. I handed her a piece of paper with my number on it. I ruffled her hair before walking to the front door.

Before I could even touch the door my mom asked "where are you going?" "Outside to draw" I lied. "Jesus fucking Christ Jenny it doesn't fucking matter. Leave him be. He can make his own decisions. He's 15 years old" my dad screamed at her. That's when they started fighting back. I took this as my chance to run out the door. I did and ran to the end of the driveway. I just sat on the ground and waited for Ryan to get to my house.

After a few minutes Ryan showed up. I quickly got in his truck and we drove to his house. "Dev are you ok?" He asked. I nodded. "Ok well we're going to get you something to eat. What do you want?" He asked. I looked over to him and said "No it's fine Ryan I-" "no I'm getting you food. I can tell you haven't eaten in a while" he said. God dammit. Fuck. I hate it soo much when he does this to me.

I sighed. There's no point in trying. No matter what I say he's gonna bring me to get food. "I don't know" I said. Ryan grabbed my hand. "That's ok. I just want to make sure you're ok and healthy" he said. I smiled a little. "Do you just want to maybe go to my house and eat something there?" He asked. I nodded. I honestly rather have food at someone's house than go eat at a fast food restaurant. Fast food doesn't taste good to me sometimes. I don't know that's just how I am.

When we got to Ryan's house he cooked me a burrito. I swear he never runs out of these. He's always eating these burritos. He sat down by me and said "listen I want you to try to eat all of it but if you can't it's totally fine. Also if you want more just ask me" "alright" I said. "I'm gonna go to my room because I have to get something. I'll be right back" he said. I nodded and started eating.

Honestly Ryan can fucking cook. Well they are just frozen burritos but still. No wonder he eats these soo much. I then heard his front door open. "Ryan I swear to fucking god if you keep taking my spot in the garage I'm gonna kill you" his brother screamed. Ryan came down the stairs and looked at his brother. "You weren't even here. Oh hi Marissa" he said to the girl by his brother. She waved back at Ryan. His brother just sighed. I swear they are close brothers but they always fight.

They continued to argue and I eventually finished my food while listening to them. I put my plate in the sink. I didn't know if I should walked over to them or not. "Hey you're Ryan's friend. Devland right?" The girl asked. I nodded. "I'm sorry if I scared you or something. Ryan just talks about you all the time. You guys are close I can tell" she said. "Yea. Im sorry can I ask who you are?" I asked. She smiled and said "oh I'm Marissa, Travis's girlfriend" "oh ok" I said and smiled. Travis came over and looked shocked to see me. He awkwardly smiled and said "oh hey Devland" "hey Travis" I said smiling. Ryan came over and grabbed my hand and pulled me to the living room.