Good News! My teacher gave us more time for the project so I was able to finish chapter 3. There is some swearing including the F word, so you have been warned if you don't like that. Hope you enjoy it. Thank you all for reading!
When Mike finally walked through his front door he only got more nervous. He couldn't help but wonder if his parents would be furious at him for leaving with Holly. Once he was in the house the first thing he saw was his Mom cooking in the kitchen and his Dad asleep in his lazy boy. Mike entered the kitchen and said "Hey Mom".
Oh my God! Mike! Holly! I missed you guys so much" Karen cheerfully yelled as she ran over and hugged them both.
"I missed you too Mommy" Holly said while squirming out of her mothers arms.
Karen broke the hug and said "Are you guys all right, school went well"
"Mom we can't get off subject, we need to talk about you and dad fighting" Mike said with a serious tone of voice.
"Your right. I'm sorry but let's wait until your Dad wakes up".
"Ya we can't have this talk without him and you know how grumpy he is when we wake him up. Oh, I know I just got home but I need to go over to El's. Some boy is harassing her at school so we are going to tell Hopper tonight to see if he can help".
"Oh of Course Mike. I can't imagine what El must be going through".
Mike thanked his mom, kissed her on the cheek, and went off.
Mike pulled into El's driveway, got out of the car, and knocked on her front door. Luckily El was the one who answered the door. She threw her arms around his neck and kissed him hard. Mike kissed her back and he was about to put his hands on her waist when Hopper said in an annoyed tone, "Wheeler get off my daughter and if I see that next I'm getting my shot gun".
"Sorry Sir. I didn't realize you were right there".
"Of course you didn't", Hopper mumbled.
"Actually Dad, Mike is here because we need to talk to you about something important".
"Holy shit you are pregnant. Wheeler I'm going to kill you right here and now" Hopper said screaming.
Mike started stepping backwards when he blurted "I swear to God I did not get El pregnant. Please don't kill me".
Hopper sighed in relief and said "Oh thank God. I really thought my little girl was about to be a teen Mom".
"Ok let's change the subject shall we" El said nervously.
"Well let's discuss whatever you think is so important that Wheeler had to come over and interrupt our dinner".
"Sir you know you love me".
"Shut it kid or I will shut it for you".
Mike just rolled his eyes while moving to the living room. Once everyone was seated El and Mike were ready to tell Hopper.
"So there is this boy Ryan in our grade and ever since last year he has been trying to get together with me".
Mike could see how nervous El was so he started rubbing circles on her back because he knew that always made her calmer. El gave Mike a reassuring smile and continued the conversation.
"I have told him no over and over but he won't leave me alone. He has insulted Mike multiple times and continues to harass me and my friends. We need your help because this is really getting out of hand".
"What is this boys name again" Hopper said very upset.
"Ryan Parker and is the schools football star of course" said Mike.
"I will take care of this and if he does something to you ever again you let me know right away".
"Of course Dad. I promise I will tell if he still continues doing this".
"Kid I trust you that you will be able to protect her".
Mike looked down and stuttered "I kinda already got in fight with him at lunch today".
"You in a fight. I would love to see that" Hopper laughed.
"Stop it Dad! It isn't funny".
"Your right, your right. Sorry Kid. You staying for dinner"?
"Not tonight. I got family issues to work out"
"Understood. I'm just glad my daughter isn't pregnant".
"Stop saying that Dad! I'm serious" El said angrily.
"What it's true".
"And that my cue to leave" Mike said quietly.
Mike gave El a quick goodbye kiss and was out the door.
When Mike finally got home his mom was just putting dinner on the table. He walked into the dining room and sat down waiting for the rest of his family to join. Mike had to admit it was defiantly awkward. His mom couldn't look his dad in the eye and his dad just looked liked he wished he could be anywhere but here. Honestly, Mike felt like shit. His family is falling apart and he just let it happen for so long. His whole family ate in silence until his mom finally said she had to get Holly ready for bed. Once his mom and sister went upstairs, Mike knew it was time to say something to his dad.
Mike looked up from his plate starred at his father in the eye and said "How could you cheat on Mom".
"Son your Mothers and I marriage has been dead for a long time. One day you may understand".
"No Dad, I will never understand! And you want to know why. Because when you and Mom got married you made a promise to never cheat but nope you broke that promise. So how am I supposed to forgive you? If you are so unhappy here then fucking leave"!
"Don't ever speak that way to me again young man"!
"You can't tell me what to do. You stopped being my father a long time ago and I don't see that ever changing". I hope you have a nice life with your new girlfriend"!
Mike ran upstairs and slammed his door to his bedroom. He couldn't help but cry. He laid down on his bed and let all his emotions out Not long after he herd a soft knock at his door. "Mike sweetie, it's me Mom".
"Come in" Mike sniffled.
"Oh Mike I'm so sorry" Karen said has she hugged her son.
"It isn't your fault. It is Ted's. He was never truly a part of this family".
"Mike, don't say that. He is your father".
"No he isn't. He has never actually supported us or anything. He might as well just leave".
"Do you honestly believe it would be best if your father and I divorced".
"I believe we will all be much happier that way".
"I think before any of this happens we should call Nancy. She deserves a say in this. Doesn't matter that she is at college right now".
"Let's call her tomorrow night. Because I really need a break. Today has been the longest day of my life".
"Ok goodnight sweetie".
"Night mom".
Mike woke up the next morning, got dressed, grabbed breakfast, and was out in a flash. He didn't want to see his Dad the next morning so he decided to leave early. He drove to El's to pick her up but when he got to her house, she was still getting ready. Mike not wanting to waste time, when into the freezer and put to Eggo's in the toaster. Hopper already left for work so Mike knew he wouldn't have to worry about disturbing him. One minute Hopper seems to love mike but the next Mike fears he is about to kill him,. El's Dad is definitely a complicated man. When the Eggo's were finally done, El walked to the kitchen all dressed and ready for school. She kissed Mikes cheek and said "Thanks for making me breakfast babe".
"Anything for you love".
"I'm going to take the food to go because we should leave for school now. I want to talk to the group before classes start.
"I just need one kiss from you before we leave".
El rolled her eyes but leaned in and gave Mike a short but sweet kiss. They left the house, walked to the car, and were off to school.