The Boy Next Door

Chapter 14

Kira began to toss and turn, as if he were having a nightmare. Kaleb shook him lightly, trying to wake him, but it failed. Kira began to shake as he curled up to Kaleb's side. "I wonder what he's dreaming about?"

"Leave.... alone..." Kira whispered through his sleep.

"Hmm...." Kaleb pondered. "Leave who alone?"

Kira jolted awake, sitting up in a panic. His breathing was heavy and his heart raced. It was clear to Kaleb that Kira had a nightmare.

"You ok?" Kaleb asked.

"Yeah...Just a bad dream." Kira panted.

"What about?"

Kira turned a bright shade of red, "No-Nothing. Just forget it."

"How can I forget something that terrified you?" Kaleb asked. "I wish to know what made you jump awake so suddonly. Please?"

"It's nothing, I Promise."

"Are you sure?"

"Certainly. Your of no concern when it comes to my dreams. Not yet that is."

"Shall I take you out for dinner? Or do you want to stay here and eat? I can take your father too." Kaleb said calmly.

"It has been awhile since I've been out to eat. Sure, I'd like that." Kira said happily.

"Get ready then, I'll be taking you to a nice resturant."

Kira nodded, then watched Kaleb walk out the room. He closed the bedroom door, then ran to the bathroom and took a shower. He dried off, then put on a striped baby blue button up shirt, black dress pants, and shiny black dress shoes. He walked back into the bathroom to comb his hair and brush his teeth, then when he walked out he found Kaleb putting his shirt on. He turned a dark red and covered his eyes.

"S-Sorry." Kira whispered.

"We're both guys, it doesn't matter. You look nice." Kaleb said kindly, a sincere smile on his face.

"Thanks, you too." Kira said shyly. The look on his face showed embaressment and happiness. Yet, he didn't care. He was excited to be out with Kaleb. "Is my father coming?"

"Yes, and he sounded a bit happy about it too. Your mother and aunt will be with us too."

"Why are they coming?"

"Your father called you mother and said you and him were going out for dinner. She invited herself and your aunt."

"Well a little family reunion won't hurt."

Harold walked in with a bright smile on his face, "It's only the 3 of us again. Your Aunt Jillian is having her baby. We'll be going to see the child tomorrow."