STUDY BUDDIES

prt twelve.

Caleb's Point Of View

It's You - Ali Gatie

"So, your dad's an angel" I said sarcastically and have Jordan burst out laughing.

"An angel sent from God" he added, "I'm really sorry for what he said"

"It's fine" I said, "I guess he's just a casual dad looking out for his sons" Ever since my arrival, things were a little awkward and uncomfortable and he dad warned me things I've never thought I'd hear, but just about twenty minutes since then his dad warmed up to me and asked me to help Jacob with the barbecue and grill some steaks. Apparently their family was coming over to hang out and enjoy a little laughter, Jordan insisted that I stay and maybe go home later that day. So, around four, all the meats was sauced; roasted and ready to be dished up. Then the family started pouring in, and instead of having a formal dinner at the table, it all.turmef into a casual hangout/family time. Only I, Jordan and Kyle was sitting at the table.

"And like I said a few days ago, my family's the weirdest on the face of the earth" Jordan said.

"They're not weird, they're having a good time" I corrected him with a chuckle and shoved a spicy chicken wing in my mouth.

Then he didn't respond, instead he was dangling on his dad's tongue, listening with all his focus. I too then listened to his dad and to what I heard, he was actually talking about apologizing to the people on his late wife's side of the family, for all the wrong things he did to her, including cheating. Then, through the corner of my eye, I saw Jordan pushing his plate away, then crying into his arms. Although I really wanted to embrace him in my arms, I didn't wanted to cross any limits cause I've already left awfully hickeys on his neck. So instead, I called Jacob.

"Dad" Jacob called his dad after seeing his brother cry. Then everyone turned to see why Jacob was calling and then, "JJ, why don't you go upstairs? I'll be up there in a few seconds" Mr Sighcaster suggested and slowly, rose from his chair and went up the stairs. My concern was through the roof and my brain was having second thoughts about running after him.

"Okay, you all saw what happened and now, I have to go up there and see if my son's okay" Mr Sighcaster said as he and Cynthia made their way up the stairs,"But since you're all family, you can clean up" he added and everyone burst out laughing. Then, when Mr Sighcaster was up in Jordan's room, everyone started cleaning up and getting ready to leave. I neared myself towards the stairs and sat on the fifth one, to listen was happening in there. Jordan's cries was hearable but not too much though, and stopped just a minute before his dad came down again. I jumped up from the stairs and  cleared the path for him and Cynthia.
But instead, Mr Sighcaster followed me, put his arm around my neck and said, "Everyone, it's already passed eight, my son's in a very emotional space and Kyle needs to go to bed, so I'm sorry to announce that the night has been cut short and thank you for coming" he said to the guests. "And you, JJ, wants to see you" he then whispered in my ear.

"Really?" I whispered back.

And his only response was: two taps on my back.

I then, almost, ran up the stairs to Jordan's room and knocked twice. When I entered the room, I found him laying on the bed, facing the other way. I slowly walked towards him and he turned around, wearing a smile, pale skin and soaked eyelashes. Although I paid him a smile back, I still felt a little concerned about him.

"Are you okay?" I asked softly.

"I am now" he smiled.

"Look, I'm sorry if you miss your mom" I said, "I wish I could take all your pain away" I then attempted to hover over him

"Awe, you're literally the sweetest guy I've ever known" he said as he softly rubbed under my chin, unknowingly inviting me in to kiss him.

"Only to you" I slowly leaned in and our lips met once again. The undescribable feeling that I had felt from the night before was back and I was loving it. While our lips was having fun, I moved over top of him and laid between his legs, but, I then felt his hands on my chest, slightly pushing me away. I had no idea why and it was kinda worrying me.

"Is something wrong?" I said as I licked my lips.

"No, I'm just kinda uncomfortable, a little bit" he said and crossed his arms over his chest, looking as if he had a lot to say but didn't know how.

"Come on, you can tell me" I offered to listen and laid down next to him, both of us staring at his nude colored ceilings.

"I just...feel a bit uncomfortable for making out with someone that is not my boyfriend" he mumbled softly, so soft that I had to listen very careful to hear him.

"I understand, I just thought it'll make you feel better, a bit" I shrugged, secretly confused.

"It did though" he chuckled and then the door opened and Mr Sighcaster came in, saying that I had to do home. So, I greeted Jordan with a gentle hug and left.