Salem x Devland

Chapter 18

Devland's POV
We got to the hotel and too much stuff was going on. Everyone was saying hi and stuff. Meanwhile I was just standing there awkwardly. Then out of nowhere the guy that drove us here, pretty sure his name is Geno or something, asked "so how about we go out for dinner?" I just looked at him and nodded. Everyone answered and started talking. It's too crowded. I'm starting to feel very claustrophobic. I went and sat down in between the two beds. I mean I don't socialize well. So yea.

I sat there for a bit and Mr. Geno came out of the bathroom. He then randomly came sit by me. "Hey is anything wrong?" He asked. I just shook my head. Even though there is a lot of things wrong. I'm still mad at myself because I never told Ryan goodbye. I wish I did. Mr. Geno then said "so I never really got your name" "my name is Devland. My mom named me that because apparently it means misfortune and whatever. My mom never wanted me" I said. He looked like he regretted asking. He then randomly hugged me.

Eww. Ok weird.

"What are you doing?" I asked. He let go and said "well I was trying to comfort you" "oh I'm sorry I didn't mean to be rude" I said. "It's ok" he said. I just smiled at him. He then got up and said that we were leaving so I grabbed my phone, sketch book, and pencils. Once everyone was ready we split up into the multiple cars there were and drove to whatever restaurant we were going to.

Time skip to when they got to the restaurant~

Once we got to the restaurant I grabbed my bag out of the car and started walking towards the entrance. I felt someone grab my hand and when I looked down it was Mr. Geno's kid. I never got his name. I just smiled at him. We walked inside and we got seated. When I sat down the kid apparently wanted to sit by me but I didn't mind. After a while I decided to draw. I just started drawing something random. I didn't know what. I just started drawing.

The food eventually got here so I put my stuff up and ate. The food was pretty good. I ate half of it and I was full so I decided to finish the drawing. I got my sketch book back out and finished up the drawing. I still don't know what I'm drawing but it will eventually come out. I don't know.

Once I was done I noticed for some reason I drew Ryan. Do I really miss him that much? Probably. "Who's that?" the kid asked as he looked at my sketch book. "It's my friend Ryan. He's really nice. I wish you guys could meet him" I said. The kid just smiled and went back to eating his food. "Dev" I heard Alec call. I just tried to ignore him. "DEV" I heard him say again. "Dad I'm gonna go to the bathroom" I said. My dad just nodded and I walked off to the bathroom. I swear if Alec is gonna say some dumb shit I'm gonna lose it.

I got into the bathroom and looked at him. "What do you want?" I asked. "There's something wrong with you. Are you alright?" He asked. "I just feel bad for not giving Ryan a proper goodbye. I don't know. I'm just gonna miss Ryan" I sad. "Alright. I just wanted to know if you were ok. That's it. You can go on with your day" he said. I just nodded.

Before I could do anything I saw a man by the sink. He just saw me talking to thin air. He just cleared his throat and started washing his hands. "Um forget you heard that" I said and walked out of the bathroom. I went back to the table and sat down. I mean we're about to leave but I'm still feeling a little sad.

Time skip~

So apparently we're going to the arcade because the kid (that I should learn the name of) wanted to go somewhere else. I really just want to sleep but I can't. I just got into Mr. Geno's car and put in my earbuds. I mean it's not that I hate everyone I just don't feel like socializing. I know it sounds stupid but I still feel like a dumbass for not giving Ryan a proper goodbye. I almost started crying but I forced my tears back. I don't like crying in front of people that I barely know.

We got to the arcade and everyone went in. I hate going but I also like going. It's complicated. I like to play the games but people always bother me. Especially if it's someone from my school. This is the places that everyone in my class comes to. Let's just hope that no one comes. But I mean I already see two people in my class. There will probably be more. Fuck. I just sighed.

Eventually something snapped me out of my thoughts. Mr. Geno had put $30 in my hand. I looked at him confused and asked "why are you giving me money?" "Because I'm technically your uncle and I don't mind giving you money" he said. I just smiled at him and walked over to his kid. I'm just gonna call him Puppy. As a nickname. Puppy instantly grabbed my hand when I got to him. I just smiled at him. I just really hope that no one bothers us.

I was walking around with Puppy and playing a few games with him. I told him that we could share the $30 that Mr. Geno gave me but Mr. Geno gave Puppy $20. We put our money in the same card and played some games. I saw a group of girls from my school walk in. Shit. I hate them. They only come here to flirt with boys. I know that because every time me and Ryan were here we could overhear them flirting with some guys. It was kind of funny but hella annoying.

Wait a minute there's a boy with them. Not to be weird but he kind of looks gay. I mean he has on really tight pants. And I can't really tell but it looks like he's wearing a cropped shirt. I can't really tell due to his jacket.

He's cute. I want to keep him. No stop. He's probably straight. He looks so cute though. Ok I like tall boys and he's... partially tall. I don't know I've always had a thing for tall boys. That doesn't matter though. He's just soo cute. Puppy shook me. I looked down and said "yes?" "The game is done" he said. Oh. I grabbed his hand and asked "what next?" "That one" he said pointing to one by......... the girls and the boy. Shit. I brought him over and one of the girls noticed me. Fuck.

She walked up to me and said "hey Devland" "fuck off" I said. She scoffed at me and walked back to the dude. Oh shit that's probably her boyfriend. He's probably gonna beat the shit out of me. "I need money" I heard her say to the boy. "Ok I agreed to take you here I'm not giving you money" he said. "You're my brother you're supposed to be nice to me" she said. Yes! I might have a chance with him. Maybe. "That's the stupidest thing you've ever said. I don't have to do shit for you" I heard him say. Shit. The girl sighed and walked off.

Puppy was done with the game he was playing. I was about to walk away when the boy stopped me. "Hey I'm sorry about my sister" he said. I smiled and said "it's fine. I have to deal with her all the time" "I live with her and she thinks just because I'm her brother I have to 'like' her" he said. I smiled and said "my names Devland" "I'm Salem" he said. I love that name soo much. "Wait if I'm correct your name means misfortune" he said. God I hate my name soo much. I frowned and said "yea" "I'm sorry I just read something and it said your name meant misfortune" he said stuttering slightly.

Wait a damn minute.

"Why were you reading stuff about my name?" I asked laughing. "My sister kept saying your name and it sounded like an odd name so I searched it up" he said. I smiled at him. "Can we go play more games?" Puppy asked. I looked down at him and said "oh I'm sorry. I was talking too much" "it's ok" Puppy said smiling. Salem came with us. I guess he doesn't feel like being around his sister. I mean I don't blame him. She's a bitch.

To be continued~
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