The Life And Times Chapter 4

Note: I apologize for the prolonged absence of another chapter, its been a very very long weekend with a car show and traveling and everything.. and do not get me started on work... Some of my weekend experiences will be expressed in this chapter so I hope you enjoy! (ps: it'll be a long chapter)

"Thank goodness that was over.." Mello sighed as him and Matt made their way out to Mello's motorcycle.
"hey you know what that means right?" Matt followed his blonde friend.
"what?"
"It means we have that car show to go to this weekend!"

Mello cocked his head, "car show? you haven't told me of any car show" Matt leaned against the bike and smiled, "I totally forgot what day it was and when I checked my calendar it was scheduled for tomorrow!" Mello chuckled, "well hope on, I wanna get home before all this school traffic backs up" They both hoped on the bike and were gone.

The apartment door slid open filling Mello's nostrils with the scent of morning coffee he had brewed before they left. "ah, so when does this car show start?" Mello took his shirt off and sighed. Matt was just walking through the door, "well it starts tomorrow around 11 and lasts until Sunday." He stopped dead in his tracks as he caught sight of Mello's bare back, the way it arched and those curves drove Matt crazy.

Mello flipped around and saw that Matts face was almost as red as his hair, "whats wrong?" Matt looked straight down, "oh! umm the helmet was small so it made my face red when I took it off" Matt fidgeted waiting for an answer when Mello just laughed, "we're gonna have to get you a new helmet then."

Matt plopped on the couch and sighed, "you off this weekend?"
"yeah I don't work until monday"
"I'm gonna wash my car up tomorrow morning and we can head up to the car show, get a hotel and stay the night!"
"sounds like a plan to me!" Mello agreed and plopped next to his best friend.

Matt went off to bed while Mello was left sitting on the couch. It was midnight and he still wasn't tired. He shut off the tv and went into the kitchen and just looked out the window. All of the lights were off in the apartment and the faint glow from Matt's phone charger illuminated the counter top in a cool blue. The soft chilled air flowed over Mello's skin as he sighed and looked off into the city.

The horizon glowed a dim luminescent orange, the world was out there and he was ready to get into it, his whole life ahead of him, ready to take the world by storm and have a good life living with "Matt..." the name escaped his lips silently. He looked up at the night sky seeing the pin pricks of stars hovering over the city watching. Matt... thats all he could think about, the one person who was always there with him and for him.

The air conditioner kicked off and silence filled the apartment, the feint hum of the refrigerator and the soft snores from Matts room. Step by step Mello made his way closer to his friends room. The cold tiles of the kitchen floor gave way to the soft warm carpet of the living room. Mello's eyes adjusted well to the dark of the apartment so he could easily dodge Matt's shoes he always put right to the left of the doorway.

The bed had a lump in it, red hair stuck out the top and soft breathing filled the room with a soothing melody Mello loved. He crouched next to the bed and looked at Matt's face, the features were flawless and he could tell by the smile on his face he was having a good dream. Mello's hand moved to Matt's cheek and stopped inches away, so close... oh so close.. if only he could touch it.

The clock read 230 as Mello sat on his own bed looked across the small hallway to Matts room. He punched the bed and cursed under his breath, "damn the world" he said through gritted teeth. Mello laid back and closed his eyes then he was out like a light.

Groggily Mello awoke and looked at his clock 836. He had slept well but saw that the lights in the apartment were all on and the smell of nature filled the rooms. Someone had opened the windows airing out the whole place, of course it was in dire need of this. Mello set up and wiped his tired eyes then wandered into the living room.

Matt wasn't in his room or in the kitchen and Mello was starting to worry where he was. Shirtless and tired Mello wandered outside and saw the red head shining up his car with wax, "good morning!" he waved while wiping the 4th coat of wax on the hood of his hot rod. Mello sighed relieved, "oh yeah that car show is today" Matt nodded, "hell yeah! go get us packed up! we're leaving around 940!"

Without another word Matt was sucked back into waxing his car. Mello shrugged and made his way back to the apartment to pack everything up. He felt like the wife when he went through Matts clothes and put them in a suitcase, he chuckled "wife.."

Finally Mello had packed everything and had the bags ready on the kitchen table the moment Matt came inside all sweaty and red. "shew! that was hard work but It's looking nice and shiny for the show dude, we're gonna kick butt" Mello smiled "well I've got us all packed up and ready to go so we'll depart as soon as you give the word"

Matt patted Mello's shoulder "awesome lets head out right now, we haven't a moment to lose!" The two threw the bags in the trunk and were on the road in no time. The show was 2 hours away in the rolling hills of the country side in a small showtown.

When they arrived at the hotel it was around noon and they were both starving. "okay lets run in and get a room then we'll find a place to eat" Matt shut the car off and got out. Upon entering the lobby, that familiar hotel wafted into their nostrils reminding them of good memories and past vacations with Wammy house.

Matt approached the counter and Mello stayed behind looking at all the brochures to the different shows and attractions. He glanced back at Matt standing at the counter and started checking out his ass, so sexy... He shook the thoughts from his head and growled, these stupid thoughts!

Matt turned around, "they've only got one room available but it only has one bed" Mello shrugged, "take it dude! who knows how far we might have to go to get another room." Matt returned to the desk and paid for the room. "we're good man, lets get everything in and get some grub"

The room was pretty big, one big bed in the middle, with a table near the window, a microwave, a refrigerator, and a small desk to the left of the tv. "looks wonderful" Matt did a twirl and laid on one of the bed, Mello's stomach growled, "dude lets go, I'm dying here." Matt jumped up, "alright! don't forget your room key" Mello checked his pocket then followed Matt out the door.

Matt pulled the hotrod up behind an endless line of cars sitting in traffic. "jesus... so much traffic" Mello sighed and leaned back in the seat as the engine sat idling in the hot weather. The line slowly moved forward inch by inch they made their way down the street and onto the main strip. "I'm feeling for some ribs.." Mello looked around at the different souvenir shops and diners.

"well the new Shorty Smalls rib place just opened up here, lets head there." Mello nodded, "lets just get there within the next hour" he groaned as the traffic stayed at a standstill. 45 minutes later they finally arrived at Shorty's, it was pretty packed out, with people standing around the lobby with electric pagers. Matt approached the waitress "table for two please" the waitress smiled, "are you here for our couples special?"

Matt did a double take, "excuse me? couples special?" The waitress giggled, "well yes silly, any couples get 10% off their dinner and get seats faster." Matt looked back at Mello poking at a couple lobsters sitting in a fishtank. "alright, yeah we're here for a date" The waitress squealed, "then follow me" Matt grabbed Mello's hand and started leading him behind the waiter.

Mello jerked his hand free and continued following, "wow! looks like they had enough places for two people right?" He asked Matt as they walked into the main dining room. Matt just nodded and sat in the booth the waitress chose for the two, "what can I get you started with today?" Mello rose his hand, "do you have diet dr pepper?" the waitress shook her head, "we have diet coke" Mello nodded, "that'll do I guess."

"what about you?" she asked Matt
"I'll have a Mello Yellow" he winked at Mello
"alright I'll have those right out for you"
"Mello yellow?"
"what?"
"really?" Mello chuckled and looked around at the people eating and talking.

The waitress came back with their drinks and set them down. "alright have you guys decided what you'd like today?" Mello pointed to the Rack of ribs meal on the menu, "I'll have that please" The waitress smiled, "and you sir?" she asked Matt, "I'll have the chicken pot pie dinner" he set down the menu as the girl picked them up and headed back to the kitchen with a friendly smile.

Mello set his elbows on the table and sighed, "god I'm freaking starving" his leg accidentally brushed against Matts. "oops sorry about that, this booth is awfully close.." Matt nodded and looked away blushing, "oh its okay dude don't worry about it" The waitress finally came by 20 minutes later with their food, "here you go guys!" Mello's eyes lit up and he was instantly chowing down on ribs and ripping the meat from the bones.

Matt ate most of his chicken pot pie before he started getting full, Mello was already finished with his ribs and dinner. "jeez man! where does it all go?" Matt said wiping the corner of his mouth off, "I can tell you where it doesn't go" Mello chuckled. The waitress popped back up to the table, "would you guys want any desert?" Mello smiled, "could I get some of your chocolate cake?" The waitress smiled, "I'll have it right out!"

It wasn't long before a line of waiters and waitresses made their way to Matt and Mello's table led by none other than their own waitress. They stood and set the cake down in front of Mello then flipped around to face the full dining room. "attention! we have an announcement, these two young guns are here on a date! lets hope the best for them in the future!" Mello and Matt immediately turned red and sank a little in their seats as the crowd clapped and cheered.

The clapping subsided and the waiters and waitresses broke up and walked away. Mello glared at Matt, "what the hell was that?" Matt nervously laughed, "umm I don't know.." Mello shook his head "I'm pretty sure you know something"
"No I don't... I swear.."
"yes you do... Tell me Matt"
"ummm uhhhh..." Matt looked around nervously.
"Matt..." Mello said angrily
"LOOK! CHOCOLATE CAKE!" he pointed to the plate in front of Mello and Immediatly the blonde forgot everything else.

Well thats the end of this chapter! don't worry! I'll get more done faster in the future! I just need to get through work tomorrow... Well hope you enjoyed that chapter! :)