Chapter 16
Although I wasn't much of a party person, usually, I was especially excited for this one. Perhaps it was because it's Vic's. Or, perhaps it's because I was excited to show him his gift. The entire week went by in such a blur, Vic and I didn't get to have much alone time because I was working at the music store and he was, well, I guess working too. I never realized how much he actually works until now, when we were just friends with benefits he was always the one calling me in his free time, now I kind of understand how having a relationship while running a drug business is challenging. However tonight we were both off, considering yesterday was Vic's real birthday I surprised him with a cake, of course he was working late though so when he finally did see the cake it was night and I was sound asleep on the couch. I tried to wait up for him, I really did. Vic was nice enough though to let me sleep, and now here I am, still lying on the couch, but with a soft fuzzy blanket draped over me.
I slowly rolled myself to create momentum to help myself get up. When my feet hit the cold wood flooring I instantly wanted to lie back onto the couch and under that blanket of warmth, but I didn't. Instead I followed the smell of bacon and toast until I was in the kitchen, looking at Mikes bare back. He didn't hear me come in so I sat on a chair at the island and rested my elbows on the table, taking in a deep breath. I wondered where Vic was, probably sleeping, considering it was a late night. I contemplated on finding him and waking him up but decided against it, I wasn't even sure what time it was.
"Hey Mike" I said, finally getting his acknowledgement.
"Oh, hey Kell, how was your sleep?" He asked me nicely, the Fuentes are such chill people. My parents don't even have a nickname for me.
"Fine thanks" I answered him "What time is it?"
"10:30" he began "You can go wake Vic up if you want, he's upstairs."
I hopped off the chair and made my way up. I put my ear against the door to listen if he was awake, but I heard nothing. So, I proceeded to open to door slowly and peek in through the small gap I created. Vic was lying on his bed sprawled out, wearing only his boxers, his bed sheet was on the floor and only covering one foot. I couldn't help but let out a laugh at the sight that was Vic. Even though he seemed like a guy that had it all together, it was nice seeing him like this, seeing him be a normal messy teenager. I walked into his room and shut the door behind me quietly, not wanting to startle him out of his sleep. I lightly tapped his arm to get his attention, nothing. I shook his arm, nothing.
"Are you serious?" I whispered under my breath. I poked his cheek to which his head twitched, finally a reaction, that's when I heard him say something. Is Vic really talking in his sleep? I put my face closer to his.
"kkkss" he muttered out, his voice still not audible. I moved closer, my ear right above his mouth. "kiss me" he whispered.
"Oh my god Vic." I stood up and hit his arm, he began to laugh and opened his eyes. "Really?" I chuckled and shook my head. Vic sat up and looked at me, his eyes slightly closed from smiling.
"Hey come here" He urged me and grabbed my hand, pulling me down to his level. "Good morning" he leaned in and kissed me softly.
"You have cute morning hair" I commented when we pulled away from the kiss.
"Yeah you think so?" He started posing for me, doing all sorts of dumb but cute facial expressions.
"You're a goof" I chuckled
"I'm your goof" He fell back onto his bed, I found myself smiling at his comment, he was mine.
"C'mon, breakfast is ready" I patted his arm and walked out the room, hopping down the stairs two at a time. I could hear him shuffling in his room and soon heard his door slam shut. I walked back into the kitchen to see Mike dishing up 3 plates, he glanced up at me and gave me a quick smile. Vic turned the corner and his face lit up, he had this huge smile spread across his face.
"Is that?" He began
"Mhm. Just like what mom made." Mike responded, he had a proud look on his face.
"What is it?" I quizzed, curious to know.
"Try some" Vic urged me, shoving a fork in my face. I took it from his hand and took a bite of the egg and hash mix, it tasted really good, no great.
"This is delicious" I commented, the boys were both eating their food so they didn't respond, just slightly nod their heads. I walked over to the table, Vic and Mike following suit, and sat down to enjoy the breakfast. The house was quiet besides the light clinking of cutlery on plates, I found myself liking this place more and more with every second. Even their house felt more like home than mine did, I loved everything about this place, the smell, the pictures, and the warm feel you got inside.
"Thanks" I smiled at Mike as I finished my plate, he mumbled something out but I couldn't quite hear. I looked over at Vic and he was already looking at me smiling.
"I brought cake" I told him
"I know" he chuckled "I saw it last night, thank you" he leaned across the table and pecked my lips.
"I still have part two to your gift though" I winked at him playfully.
"Kellin I'm right here" Mike jumped in.
"Oh no I didn't mean that!" I laughed "Well I guess that's part of the gift too but you'll get that later-"
"Kellin!" Mike yelled, cutting me off from continuing talking, Vic was laughing.
"What I mean is! I have your gift at home" I finally concluded.
Vic waited until he stopped laughing to talk "You didn't need to get me anything" He said simply "Birthday's aren't a huge deal anyways."
"Well they are now" I told him sternly. "I'm going to go get your gift" the chair I was sitting on slid against the wood flooring as I stood up. I walked to the entrance and slid on my shoes and proceeded to step outside. The sun was up, so although the air was cool it warmed up my skin. I walked back to my house, instantly remembering that only months ago I was scared to walk down here alone. It's crazy how quickly I can get used to things, especially something like this. If you had told me at the start of the school year that I would end up falling in love with my new life I would have thought you were insane. Yet here I am, happier than I ever was on that other side of town.
I unlocked my front door and shoved it open, wiping my feet off before stepping in. I changed out of my clothing considering that I slept in mine last night. I grabbed Vic's gift and carefully carried it back over to his house, I tried to hide what it was but the shape gave it away. So, when I opened up the front door I yelled for Vic to come to me.
"What is it Kellin?" He asked me sounding almost worried.
"Close your eyes!" I pestered him as he flew down the stairs two at a time.
"Okay! okay" He put his hands up in defeat and stepped off the last step. Mike turned around the corner and sat on the bottom step to watch what was going on.
I opened the door up and lent the case against the door. "Oh wow." Mike muttered under his breath, he covered his mouth in disbelief. I opened the case up before speaking.
"Okay open." I told Vic, he opened his eyes slowly and they rested on the item in front of him.
"Kellin" he began "This is... too much" he picked up the guitar and examined it. "I can't take this." he blatantly told me.
"Yes, you can, and you will." I walked forward and kissed his cheek. I will admit that it was a pretty bold move of me to buy him a guitar. We've only been together for a little over two weeks, but it was worth it. Seeing him smile like that when he looked over the guitar, I knew it was the right decision. He put the strap around him and adjusted it to fit him. "Now you can play for me."
