Crowded Spaces (Empty Halls sequel) *BoyxBoy*

Chapter 5

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"You Live your life so disconnected, as you sit there mighty on your fucking little throne. I'll see to it that all your walls crumble. I'll tear it down stone by stone." -Crown The Empire

*Alistair's POV*

"Alistair, you need to calm down. Everyth-"

"I can't!" I yelled, slaming my fists on the table.

A sharp pain shot up my right arm, causing me to wince as my injured hand hit the wood frame before me. I didn't mean to break the cup, hell, I didn't even think I could.

The glass didn't cause to much damage, but the cuts were still pretty deep. I was lucky not to need stiches. My hand trempled as she picked it back up to continue cleaning it.

"Getting angry isn't going to help anyone right now. The best thing you can do for him is: Keep calm."

I could hear the truth in her words, but everything inside of me, every last inch of my being, wouldn't let them take hold. I hated that woman. She takes off for years at a time, didn't stick around very long when Azel's father tried to kill him, and didn't even show up when Logan's aunt tried to hurt him, then shows up with a new man claiming to be his father and tries to play Mom?

The very thought made me punch the table again. Wincing at the pain once more, Mrs. Stone scolded me, then began cleaning my hand once more.

Azel was still passed out on my bed. I'm not sure why the sight of blood made him pass out, especially since he saw a whole lot more when I got shot, but it did none the less.

I sent Logan and Lloyd to go pick up Pocket from from his house, just to make sure he had something nice to wake up too. They were confused as to who I was talking about at first, then agreed when after telling them it was a kitten.

The room fell in a very heavy silence. After finishing my hand and walking from the room, Mrs. Stone had gone the kitchen and began preparing all of us lunch, leaving me alone with my thoughts.

I wanted to take him away from all this, but I didn't know how. Getting up from my seat and heading into my bedroom, I sat on a chair across from the bed and began to watch him sleep.

Watching him laying there, I started to relax, losing myself in every inch of his frame. There were times when I wished I was just five years old again, when the sky being blue was my biggest concern. Surrounded by my family, friends, and not a care in the world.

Sometimes I wished I could go back to those days. Back to where my family was alive, when I lived in a different state. But every time I looked at Azel, I knew I would never be as happy then, as I was with him in my arms.

I missed my parents. I tried my best to never think or speak of them, but in this current situation, they were the only thing on my mind. I know Azel felt bad for not asking about them, or why I even moved here to stay with Lloyd. I never brought it up, and neither did he, something I was more than greatful for.

My grandfather was the only really family I have left, and he wanted nothing to do with me. He blamed me for what happened to my parents, and I wasn't sure that he was wrong. If I had just kept my mouth shut, if I hadn't rushed them, they would still be here.

Forcing the thoughts from my head as best I could, I left my room and headed for the kitchen, but stopped short when Lloyd and his lover came into view. Walking towards me, Pocket jumped around in Logan's hands trying to get free, while he struggled to keep a hold of him.

"Where did this cute little thing come from?" Lloyd asked, stopping in front of me.

"You left the window open at Azel's place and he got in."

Smiling and thanking them, I grabbed hold of Pocket and headed back into my room to be with Azel when he woke. Setting the kitten on the bed and sliding in next to him, I chuckled softly as Pocket swatted at his hair and jumped around.

Slowly opening his eyes, a huge smile appeared on his face as his pet came into view. Reaching out, I expected him to grab Pocket, but instead his hand went to my face, slowly caressing it.

"I'm sorry I mad you mad, love."

I couldn't believe he was saying he was sorry. It was far from his fault, and I didn't want him to blame any of this on himself. It was his mother's fault. Her's and that new guy she brought into his life.

"You have no reason to apologize, Zel."

"But your hand it cut up because of-"

"Your mother, not you."

"So you're not mad?"

"I wouldn't say that dear, but I'm not mad at you."

After kissing his forehead, I pulled him from the bed and asked if he would sing for me. As his voice floated through my ears my body began to relax and move with each turn the song took.

We danced slowly for a few moments before Lloyd's voice screeched around the house, trying to match the same song Azel was singing. Covering our ears and laughing, I told Azel he needs to give Lloyd some lessons making him laugh even harder.

Heading into the kitchen for lunch, we all sat around the table making small talk and eating our food. Mrs. Stone said she needed to go to work soon and asked Azel if he wanted to stay here for tonight.

He agreed quickly, much to my delight then thanked her when she said she would call and talk to his Mom later. Getting up from her chair, she walked over and hugged each of us before heading out to her car.

"I might be home late boys, this case is taking longer than any of us expected, and they keep throwing new evidence in."

Telling her we would be okay, we said goodbye one last time then began to finish our food. By the time everyone was done, me and Azel gathered up all the dishes and washed them, then met up with the two boys in the living room.

Lloyd was cuddled up in Logan's arms taking up the entire couch, while they watched a movie. Sitting down in the recliner chair, I pulled Azel onto my lap and began to watch the movie as well. I had no idea what it was, but I couldn't think of anything better to do.

Running his hands up and down my legs, I jumped a little bit when he grabbed hold of my inner thigh, then stopped and repeated the pattern. I knew what he was doing, what he was starting. Taking the hint, I moved him off my lap and into my bedroom where we would have more time alone.

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Sorry it took so long for me to update, I've just been beyond stressed out. I hope all of you enjoy this chapter though, it feels a little rushed. Things will be back to normal soon enough.