I Need A Ride (A Lams Fanfiction)

34- Laff and Herc

34- Laff and Herc's

I open the unlocked door, stepping in. It had started raining on the way, so I was drenched, dragging my feet. I could see Laff and Herc sitting on the couch watching something. I was too tired to even think about that, after everything that happened. I plop down in an armchair, and they both notice me at the same time and come running over. I cry. Today was just too much.

Herc is the dad friend and, got defensive of me asking, "who did this, did Alexander know?"

This was bringing out the mom side of Laff, and he was asking if "Are you okay? Do you want anything to eat? Is it warm enough?"

"Ya. Ya. Dry clothes would be great."

Laff is slightly closer to my size, so he runs to his bedroom to grab me some clothes. While he does that, Herc asks "do you want anything to eat?"

"No." I say simply, "I can't stomach anything right now."

Laff comes back, with a large tee shirt, and warm looking pajama pants. I gratefully take them, go to the bathroom to change.

They are huge on me, but comfortable and warm.

When I leave the bathroom, I see Laff and Herc whispering quietly. They look worried. I met them, freshman year of high school. We all went to the same school and had many classes together.

Ever since Laff and Herc started dating in senior year, I have been 3rd wheeling it a little bit. I have never really minded, but it was nice once Alex was there. It was different. Sure, we are friends with the sisters. Even Peggy is basically my little sister, is not the same as being part of a group. So, when Alex came, it was a real breath of fresh air. Laff and Herc never shut me out or anything per say, but our friendship had a different feel to it.

After a few moments, Laff asks "what happened John?"

"Alex."

Herc yells, "Did he hurt you? I will kill him!"

"No. No. I was the one who hurt him." I say quietly, and suddenly, I can't hold it in anymore. I cry.

Laff rubs my back comfortingly, "Hey, it'll be alright. What happened?"

"He....he got beaten up by Jefferson and his cronies today." I choke out and continue, "My dad......"

They both clench their fists. They know about my dad.

"He paid them to get my boyfriend. I had to break up with Alex to protect him."

"YOU DID WHAT?" they both yell.

"I....I...." I start crying again.

"No. No. No. you did not do that. You need to go makeup with him."

"Why?" I croak, "he hates me now. He hates me...."

"No, he doesn't. I saw you guys. You are perfect. I saw the gleam in your eyes when you were with him. I saw how he smiled more when he was with you. You are good for each other and don't worry about your dad. We'll take care of him." Herc says menacingly.

"I can't." I repeat, "he hates me now."

Laff interjects, "no. He loves you."

"No."

"Yes"

"No"

"Yes"

"Yes," Laff said.

"No," I respond.

"Ha. Got ya. You need to talk to him, or at least write a letter."

"I'll write a letter. That's it. That way he can't reject me to my face."

"Okay. And if he is mad at you, at least you can give an explanation. You need to tell him everything."

"Everything?"

"Everything."