Broken Hope (boyxboy)

Chapter 31 - Another Paradise

I hope this chapter doesn't have to many mistakes. (It shouldn't as I've spent quite a bit of time editing it). Anyways I hope you all like it!

-Song: Oh Wonder - Livewire (Don't play the song until it says so in the story for the added affect)

Keegan's POV

When I'd gotten back to my house my father was knocked out from over drinking. He does that occasionally. Why do I have to be the one with the cliché story; The drunken abusive father, and myself as timid loser, who's fallen for a hunk on the football team. Yet my life was so much more complex than that. I would love to have a life that simple in trade for this complexed, messed up excuse of one. Anyway, back on topic, I used my fathers unconsciousness to successfully sneak up to my room.

Theo's POV 

I was surprised when I found out that Keegan and Alayne were going to hang out in town today. I would've loved to go but I had football practice today, plus I would probably just end up being the third wheel anyway. Keegan might want to be alone with Alayne too now that I think about it. Could he have a crush on her? I couldn't help but feel jealous. Sigh, why am I even thinking about this anyway. It really was an unexpected turn of events since Alayne hadn't said much to Keegan yesterday.

Even after shutting down my earlier thoughts I couldn't help but to feel the loneliness churning in the pits of my stomach. It felt as if something was missing every time I was away from Keegan. Why does he affect me the way he does? I really don't understand it. That reminded me, my parents want to meet him. I would never bring him here to meet my parents unless it gave me the excuse of hanging out with him. So during school I'll invite him over.

"Mom, I'm going to invite my friend over tomorrow, is that alright?" I asked, not really caring for her answer as I head down the stares, I would've invited him anyway.

"That would be wonderful sweetie!" She yelled from the kitchen in response. I guess she was still looking forward to meeting him.

As I entered the kitchen I noticed my mom finished dinner so I grabbed a plate and headed back to my room. We don't usually eat together, well I mean my parents do but me, my brother, and my sister don't unless its a special occasion.

I scrolled through my phone checking for any notifications and searching the web. I eventually got up to brush my teeth and went to bed.

When I got to school the next day I made sure to ask Keegan if he wanted to come over.

"Yo, Keeg!" I yelled across the hall. He looked around trying to spot the source of my voice. He spotted me spotted me standing at the end of the hall and grew a quick smile.

"You free tonight?" I asked as I made my way to him.

"Uh..." He took a moment to think. "No, I'm free." He announced, giving me a curious look.

"Wanna come over to my house later today? My parents want to meet you." I asked hopeful. His mouth widened with surprise and he nodded. I mentally fist pumped. I really just wanted to hang out with him... alone. It always puts me in a greater mood, of course he seems to enjoy my company as well, at least I hope that's the case.