Him and I

Chapter 28

Ty POV.

Around 1, there was a knock on my door. I was in the kitchen grabbing a snack. I looked through the window. It was Grace and Xavier. I screamed. I swung the door open and embraced them. They embraced me. I have missed them sooooooooooooooooooooo much. He hopped up and down screaming about nonsense. We talk on the phone everyday, but it's still feels like forever. Dad comes downstairs. "I see you're enjoying your surprise." I nodded. I totally am.

We walked over to the couch and sat down. Grace began to update me on her quarantine life. She's been to like 8 parties. Only been caught for 3.

Accomplishment.

Besides that her and dad have been bonding. She talked about how her dad told her that her mom was a drug addict and how she abandoned Grace. Grace said it was hard to hear, but she needed to hear it. She told us how her dad told her said that it wasn't her fault, some people just don't need kids. We laughed at that. Xavier told us about how him and his brother have been getting along fine. Xavier feels like his brother doesn't like him. I feel that way too sometimes. Out of nowhere Xavier brings up hybrid schooling. Ugh. I don't want to go back, but Dad is gonna make me. Grace adds that it starts next week. "Next week?!" Grace and Zay look at me and nod. I thought I had more time. I guess not. But damn. Next week? It's Tuesday, so Monday I go back. I'm not ready. I didn't even realize it was this close. Maybe this why Dad brought Grace and Zay over.

My extended 7 month vacation has ended.

Monday.

Dad woke me up softly. Thank god for that. I FaceTime my friends while I get dressed. Ahhhhhh. I hate school. I wish dad would have let me stay home. But whatever. Dad packs out lunch. He dosent want me to catch Rona from school food. I'm not complaining. I drag my feet to the car. Ugh. Dad's already in there I close the door slowly. We pull off.

The drive to school is something I missed. No phones. Just music, great conversation, and each other's company. Our time.

When we get to school. I scream. Dad laughs. We looked at each other. Both leaned back in our seats. "Cmon baby, we can do this." We both exit the car. I grab his hand and we walk into school. I did not miss this place. Dad heads to his office. "Bye Ty!" I wave. I sit down in our spot. I wait.

Xavier and Grace meet me here. We hug. We get yelled at. Oh hell nawl. Not we can't hug. I hate it already.

The classrooms look stupid. We got these little plastic squares around every other desk. I have nobody in this class. Let me just sit down. I get in my shield. Ew.

Andre POV

With the school half full, it's quieter. I like it. *Knock* "come in!" Mrs.Yen walks in. "How may I help you ma'am?" She gives me the fakest smile. I hate these people sometimes. "Hi Mr.McAddams, how is your relationship with Miss Johnson?" What the fuck? What type of question is that? "Uh, who? What are you talking about?" She gave me a smug. "Tyrene Johnson. What is your relationship with her?" In the words of Ty...

I'm blown.

"Uh she's like my child. Why?" I don't know she wants me to say. "Would you say it's romantic?" I almost punched her in her face. "Hell no. That's disgusting. What would you even think that? Where did this come from?" She looked me up and down. "A couple of staff members are concerned for the well being of miss Johnson. What did you all do over the break? How does she feel in your care?..." I start to tune her out. Why the fuck is she asking me this dumb ass shit. I'm getting angry. "Mr.McAddams no need to get upset, we just want what's best for Tyrene." I can't take it. "Ma'am with all due respect. Mind your business. I don't know what you insenuatimg, but there is nothing going on. It's not your place to worry about it. If you have concerns about her, please adress it officially and properly through another counselor or the school social worker. Thank you, please leave my office."