Chapter 25
John sat on the couch as he looked out from the window. Currently Tyler was walking Craig out and he was the last one to go. The first one to leave was Matt saying that he had plans for the day and couldn't stay for long. Jay had to go with him as he was his ride to here. Then Scotty left 3 hours layer as his girlfriend was waiting for him to come home. Now lastly was Craig who is leaving at 6 pm.
John decided to skip school since his friends had gotten on their winter break early. He could have left anytime he wanted to but he never hangs out with his friends and this was most likely his only chance he has until the day of the Gala. There was only a week left until the Gala and John was nervous. He's always nervous when it came to hosting a really big event. Especially since his father is coming home on Monday and he would have no time for fun.
So this weekend was the last time he's going to have this much freedom and he's going to take full advantage of it. It also helps when he has friends who will back him up. John's hair was tied up in a ponytail as it usually was. He would take it off when he leaves as he doesn't want Tyler's parents to snitch to his own. They needed something scandalous to put his parents under hot water and he wanted no part of it.
"Saying goodbye is the worst part," Tyler moaned out when he entered the room.
"Then don't let it be goodbye say see you later," John said as he took a hit on his juul.
"Thank you oh wise one," Tyler said throwing a pillow at John.
"What's your theme for the gala," John asked.
"Well I'm doing it with Kelly and we're going to be day and night," Tyler said.
"So what you're gonna be night and she's gonna be day," John said.
"I wish... Kelly was adamant on being Night as she had several ideas for it," Tyler said.
"Haha that's hilarious," John said as he earned another pillow to the face.
"Shut up and what's your theme," Tyler said.
"My mom went with a Peacock said I needed to be the star of the show," John said.
"Indubitably so," Tyler said with an accent.
"So why wasn't Marcel here," John asked.
"Oh he's in England," Tyler said, "he's moving there soon because his fiancé wants him too."
"Holy shit that's big," John said.
"Yeah but Marcel's cool with it ya know," Tyler said then continued with, "he's always wanted a castle."
"Giving props to him it's one way of getting it," John said.
"I just realized didn't you like have school today," Tyler said.
"Yeah we don't start winter break until the 23rd," John said.
"Then why didn't you go," Tyler said.
"I guess you really don't want me here," John said putting a hand over his heart.
"Alright settle down drama queen," Tyler said rolling his eyes.
The two laughed about the joke before going silent. John pulled out his phone and saw he had a plethora amount of messages from the group chat. He didn't even bother opening it up knowing that he would be seeing them in a bit.
"So John anything... new in your life," Tyler asked.
"I... no why are you asking," John lied.
"Just wanting to know if anyone or anything bothering you," Tyler said looking him in the eye.
'Oh god does he know but that would mean he knew Smii7y but that couldn't be true,' John thought.
"Just nervous about the Gala it's in a week you know," John said moving past the topic.
"First big event huh," Tyler said.
"Has to be perfect you know," John said,
"I guess I should head over to Fitz," John said grabbing his stuff.
"Alright let me see you out then," Tyler said and they left the room.
They talked more about what their plans were for the Gala and about new games that were coming up. They stopped talking when they saw Tyler's parents up ahead.
"It was a pleasure hosting you," Richard said shaking John's hand.
"It was a delight like always... I'll be seeing you both at the Gala next week right," John said.
"Of course we wouldn't miss it for the world," Brandi said.
"Then I await your arrival, thank you for letting me stay," John said bowing to the two.
"I'll see you out," Tyler said and the two left the house.
"Ugh my parents are such kiss ass," Tyler said when they were out of earshot.
"Really I couldn't tell," John said.
"See you Saturday then," Tyler said as John's driver pulled up.
"See ya dude," John said as he got in.
"Where to," Kevin asked.
"To Cameron's," John said and stared out the window.
The drive to Fitz's place was nothing out of the ordinary. The buildings were pretty much the same and the traffic was to die for. John pulled out his phone and started to play some random mobile shooter. He was really into the game that he didn't realize he had arrived until Kevin told him. Thanking Kevin, John grabbed his things and knocked on the front door.
"It's good to see you again John," Cameron's mother said when she saw him.
"It's good to see you too," John said as he entered.
"They're in his room already," she said as John headed over.
"I'm hereeee," John said.
"Kryoz my savior," Zuckles cried out and John raised his eyebrow.
Zuckles was currently trapped under a sleeping Swagger as Toby had several different make up in his hand. John could see that Zuckles eyelids had already been done and they were in the midst of putting on lipstick.
"I don't even want to ask," John said as he tossed his stuff to the side.
"Yeah it's best if you didn't," Fitz said from his spot on the bed.
"Yeah cause you're next John a little eyeliner never killed a man," Toby exclaimed.
"Help I'm dying," Zuckles said as McCreamy took pictures.
"This is so gonna be on Facebook later," McCreamy said.
"Don't you dare I swear when Swagger wakes up I'm making you delete it," Zuckles said.
"Why is Swagger so tired," John said poking him.
"Long day I guess never really asked," Fitz said.
"Aaaand done you're looking fabulous Mason," Toby chirped as he showed him his reflection.
"Ugh I look like a drag queen," Mason said.
"You always look like a drag," Swagger mumbled as he got up.
"Good morning sleeping beauty," McCreamy said.
"Your turn John," Toby said and John shrugged.
In the end John really did like the eyeliner, it brought out his eyes. The night was a complete blur to John. He never felt as free as he did these past two days. No worries from his mother and no hardships from his father. He can be a teen he's always wanted to be. But soon the fun was over and everyone was fast asleep, all except Fitz and himself. They were both in the outside bathroom brushing their teeth.
"Fitz did you know a guy named Jaren," John asked.
"Jaren... I... I used too why," Fitz said.
"Because Sara said you, him, and another guy named Matt were really close friends," John said.
"I haven't heard from Jaren since I moved here," Fitz said.
"Oh... Sara told me Jaren had ran away," John said.
"Well I hope he's happy where ever he is," Fitz said but John could tell he was lying about it.
"Why are you asking anyways," Fitz said.
"Just a bit curious is all... Sara spoke highly of him but she won't tell me much," John said.
"Yeah sorry it's for the best John... Jaren wasn't really right in the head," Fitz said.
"Is that why Matt hates him now," John asked.
"Maybe I dunno I never heard of anything after I moved," Fitz said.
"You never kept in contact with them," John questioned.
"No my mum wanted to start fresh and at the time I moved I didn't have a phone," Fitz said.
"Oh," John said.
"Well I think we should sleep you know," Fitz said as he went to his bed.
John could only but nod as he found his sleeping mat. He ended up with more questions then answers. Like why did Fitz not keep in contact with his old friends who were apparently so close to one another. What did Jaren do to make Matt hate him so much? Why was Fitz lying to him about not knowing where Jaren was. It only helped push forward that a theory he's been developing.
'I guess only time will tell,' John thought as he closed his eyes and let himself be taken into dream land.
So I've been sitting on this chapter for a bit. I didn't want to post it Incase I don't have a thought on what I want the next chapter to be. I don't usually upload on the weekend so here's a chapter to enjoy
An extra long one for you guys ;)
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Brofish 👊🐟