We Can Make it Work (Mike x Jeremy)

Chapter Four

A/N: Sorry about the lack of updates for so long! I've been going through a lot in my life, and I'm still struggling with my motivation. But I'm doing better, and hopefully I'll be able to start updating every week. It really depends. Anyway, thanks for reading, and I hope you enjoy chapter four. Stay awesome you beautiful people. :)

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Mike whistled in tune to the music playing in his truck as he drove.

He was driving to the pizzeria, having picked up Jeremy, because it was twenty degrees outside and Mike had seen him walking down the sidewalk in just a hoodie. Needless to say, he wouldn't leave until Jeremy got in.

After a good few minutes of silence, save for his whistling, Mike decided to question him. "So Jere. Wanna tell me why you were planning on walking twenty minutes in a thin ass hoodie in twenty degree weather?" The brunette shrugged. "I can't drive yet."

Once at a stop light, Mike stared at him. "Jeremy, how old are ya?" "18...?"
He looked more concerned now. "Didn't your parents out you through drivers ed or some shit? Hell, you're planning on moving out!" Mike wasn't necessary yelling, just raising his voice a bit. It was out of concern. "W-Well...we never really had the t-time or money to..." Jeremy pushed away the real reasons. No time due to always hiding, and no money due to it always being spent on alcohol for his father.

Once they got to the pizzeria, Mike looked at him. "We're getting ya your license, Jere. Alright?" He said, a hand on his shoulder. He could've sworn he saw Jeremy blush. "Al...Alright, Mike."

He sighed in relief. "Good. I just gotta talk to your pa-" The male jumped when Jeremy suddenly looked at him, eyes wide. "N-No it's okay! I can d-do that!" Mike looked worried. Did...he have family issues? He hoped not, but the signs were starting to show.

He just hoped he was wrong.

"If you can, meet me at the park this weekend. I'm gonna teach you to drive." Mike couldn't help but chuckle and ruffle Jeremy's hair when the brunette looked happy. "Okay okay, let's go in. Fuckbear's probably getting restless without our presence." He said, chuckling once more when Jeremy giggled.

And with that, they entered the establishment.