They sit at the table quietly eating cookies. The vibes are tense. Evan hasn't spoken a word in a few minutes. Celine whispers something to Lu, who whispers something back.
“WHY DIDN'T I KNOW ANY OF THIS!?” Evan half shouted pulling his hat over his face. “Why didn't she tell me…”
Celine gets up to comfort her new friend. “I'm sorry, I know it's-it's a lot. But trust me. I will help you get your answers.” Celine then asks if he wants a hug.
A small nod.
Celine Jax and Lu give Evan a big hug. Quiet sniffling. Too many thoughts, head full, need to go home. He tries to move and everyone lets go.
“C-can we come back an-another time, Celine?” Evan asks quietly. “I-I'm sorry”
“Hey, hey, of course. Take your time to process.” Celine leaves the room for a moment, Evan still has his hat covering his face and looks down. “Take these home, as a welcoming present!” she hands a circular box with a pentacle on it to Lu. Lu softly smiles at her while Jax convinces Evan that he needs to see and re adjusts the hat.
“Thank you Celine,” says Lu going over to the two boys.
“Thanks” says Jax.
Evan just nods quietly.
They leave the house of the witch and walk down the path leading to town.
The sun is starting to set.
Evans things are still in boxes. This thought overwhelms him to the point of crying again.
They reach their boy cave on the other side of town. The walk was quiet and the sun had fully set.
The wind starts up. Its cold.
Lu pulls out the key and walks up onto the porch the other two follow. Unlocking the door, a large carpeted room with a TV to the left, a kitchen to the right, further back some extra hangout space and some stairs.
“We can do your stuff tomorrow, you had a long day. Sorry about that..” Lu closes the door behind then and takes off his dark black boots.
“But-” Evan starts but immediately stops.
“Sleep in my room man, ill take the couch. Honest I'm not that tired. If you trust me enough I can get your stuff into your room.” Jax offers
This feels like just a big sleepover. Evan thinks.
Jax leads Evan upstairs, pointing out the bathroom also. They come to the upstairs where it leads to another common room. Evan rubs his eyes.
“Wait… I need my meds…” Evan goes to turn around but sees Jax is already holding the bottles with a small smile. Evan hugs Jax. In this moment. This chaotic night. Evan remembered a feeling.
“My room is the one with the grungy stickers on it. Ill be down here if you need me.” he playfully gives Evan a light punch on the arm. “You'll be good buddy.” He gives Evan the bottles and heads downstairs. Lu dashes his way up. No longer wearing his red jacket and now in a black tank top and shorts he speeds up the stairs and goes for a few laps around the common room. This makes Evan giggle yet wonder why is he full of so much energy.
The door has black yellow and Grey decals on it in the shapes of street signs. Evan opens the door and truest to turn on the light. Jax isn't allergic to light, he can stand in the sun, and he can see bis reflection. Growing up Jax had been bullied by others because he wasn't good enough. So he started some interesting habits. One was. No light in his room. If it was a figure that had LEDs, turned off at night. The sun was an exception. Cant turn that off. Plus its warm. Jax was always cold hence his nickname The Cold One. And his sarcastic speaking tone.
Evan uses his phone as a flashlight. The bed is made, next to the bed is table. On the table a small box sits. Evan chooses to let Jax keep his privacy. Evan sits on the bed, takes his meds, places them on the counter, and rolls into bed.
“Too many thought,” he whispers not even bothering to take off his hat. “Head full,” he says as he falls asleep.
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