THE ONLY EXCEPTION (BOYXBOY)

Chapter Fourty: Part Two: KRVM

My mom isn’t the best mom in the world. Between the drinking and the drugs I’ve tried to keep my distance. I know she loves me but she doesn’t have the will power to say no and so I only see my real mom every couple months when she’s finally decided to get clean. The last time I saw her I was telling her about my ‘new friends’ and she turned to me and smiled gently. She’s only thirty-seven but with the life she’s lived she looks like she’s in her fifties. I ignored the wrinkles and scars, bypassing the harshness that she’s done to herself. I focused on her eyes. They we’re like mine… when I looked into her eyes I didn’t see a drug addict or an alcoholic. I saw my mom.

                “Vive listen to me. I’m not a wise person. I’ve made plenty of mistakes. But one thing I know for sure is that you’re not one of them. I thank the Lord everyday he allows me to wake that I have my daughter. And that he tells you that I love you… when I can’t.  But to be honest those girls don’t sound like friends. Friends wouldn’t make you feel like shit… friends wouldn’t make you hide behind pounds of make up just so they can shine. You are beautiful Vive. Don’t you ever forget that. And as for that boy you mentioned… the soccer kid… your head may want him and body may crave him but none of that means a thing until your heart loves him. So listen to your head… and listen to your body but let your heart make the final decision. Your first time should be more than just sex… because baby girl you are worth it. I love you Vivian… more than you’ll ever know. And if you can only take one thing that I say with you… take this. None of it means a damn if your heart doesn’t love him.” It was the last time I’d seen my mom clean. I wanted her to come to the graduation but I knew she wouldn’t. Not when she was into using again. That’s one thing no one could ever accuse my mother of… using drugs around her daughter.

Taking a seat next to McClane I smiled at him then leaned my head on his shoulder. It felt good just to sit there like that with him. There was something about McClane that always calmed me.

                “You too huh?” There was no need to pretend I didn’t know what he was talking about.

                “We tried… it was good though… I may not have a boyfriend but I did get a friend… didn’t I?” Looking up I caught his smile.

                “Until you get tired of me… and even after that… so you and Rachelle… She’s hot.” Sitting up I looked at McClane’s face. How in the hell did he know about Rachelle?

                “How?” Turning to me McClane grinned.

                “She can’t keep her eyes off you… besides when you saw her at the airport you lit up like a Christmas tree. I kind of figured it out then.” Turning back to the group I watched as Declan and Mildred buried Megan in the sand. Of course she was an unwilling participant so she was screaming her head off for them to get her out.

                “I love you McClane.” I whispered. Taking my hand McClane squeezed my fingers.

                “Ditto.”

Micah’s POV:

I swam out into the water where Sean was. He was quietly floating on his back when I approached him. Seeing me he leveled his body.

                “What is up with you?” I asked. Looking behind me he brushed his wet hair from his face and sighed.

                “You remember when I said I was thinking about… McClane?” Nodding I got closer. It was like I sensed he didn’t want to say it too loud.

                “Yeah I remember.” He looked torn. Like he wanted to tell me something but didn’t know if he should.

                “Hey, don’t worry. You’ll tell me about whatever it is on your own time. No rush.” I said. Closing his eyes he let out a long breath. I thought maybe he’d decided against saying anything but when he started talking I wasn’t expecting him to say this.

                “I kissed McClane on the plane and Bryant saw us then when we got on the bus to go to the hotel I practically raped him in the back while you guys were up front and I don’t know if this is something I should be pursuing because everybody knows McClane doesn’t really do relationships and I don’t even know if I want a relationship but I can’t ignore how I’m feeling and I don’t want to start something and I have to leave and I want to just to be happy and a part of me knows McClane makes me happy but then I’m scared cause I’m trying to become a Marine but it’s like why am I scared I know there’s gotta be some gay Marines and I want this to work out I really do it’s a gut feeling that I know I need McClane in my life I’m just scared he’s not gonna feel the same way after the excited of this wears off and I don’t know what to do.” We bobbed in the water for a few minutes letting Sean’s ranting monologue settle in our heads. To say that I was surprised would be an understatement but then again I can’t say I’m surprised. After all… it happened to me.

                “Have you guys talked?” I asked. Shaking his head no Sean dunked his head under then brought it back up.

                “We’re supposed to though… we just haven’t had a chance.” Slowly I started to smile. Sean looked at me then got then really worried look on his face.

                “What are you thinking?” He mumbled. With all of us here in the way of course they hadn’t had time to talk. I was about to repay Sean for all his help when I couldn’t even speak a complete sentence in Declan’s direction.

                “Just leave it to me.” I said before turning back to the beach.

                “Wait… leave what to you? Micah… MICAH WHAT ARE YOU GONNA DO?!?! MICAH!!!!” Ignoring him I headed back to the beach all the while forming my plan. Sean wouldn’t let my fear get in the way of my possible happiness… and I’ll be damned if I let his get in the way. One quiet moment for Sean and McClane coming up!

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Alrighty that is part 2. The fun doesn't start until the last part but I think you'll like it... or atleast I hope you will. I'll post it AFTER I get back from work. Or maybe I'll wait til Friday... I haven't decided. Since I'm kind of anxious to hear what you have to say I'll probably upload tonight... that is AFTER I watch Vampire Diaries on my DVR... I really want Tyler to swoop in and rescue Caroline... nothing good will come out of her Daddy trying to 'Fix' her.