Sudden Change

Chap 9

As soon as the boys got back, Roy fell lazily to the couch, smiling, in peace. He closed his eyes, taking a deep breath, loosening his tie. Even when Mullet was here before, he had this never ending nagging feeling about Beatrice, and now that he had actually had some time to say goodbye, it all felt that much better. Both boys were still recovering, but were now at more of a understanding and accepting stage of her death.

"Thank you.." Roy looked to Mullet as he walked in the door, shutting it behind him, "so much, Mullet." Mullet just smiled, sitting beside Roy. He also breathed a sigh of peace.

"We both needed it, Roy. It was good for both of us." Mullet said to him, as he remembered something that Bea had told him.

"But something still puzzles me Roy. When we were talking one day, she said something to me. She said don't hide yourself."

Roy looked at him oddly, "but you need to… duh." He said without thought.

Mullet laughed at how blonde Roy was, he reached over and roughly messed up his hair . "That's funny." he said, looking down at his lap.

Roy thought silently for a moment before speaking. "I think what she meant was don't hide your inner self, don't hold up so many walls.... and... Just be you." He finished simply, smiling up at mullet.

Mullet laughed, "true and cheesy, but a difficult thing for me to do Roy."

"What do you mean? I mean all you have really is me, I mean, beside yourself as well…. Maybe she means to also listen to your heart sometimes to and not just do what your brain says is right, but also your gut and soul…" Roy started to blabber, but fell silent with a chuckle. "Sorry I'm being so philosophical. Just trying to help."

"No… that helped, Roy. I think your right." Mullet said, relaxing back into the sofa.

"Ohhh my gosh. Is THAT what time it is?" Mullet laughed at Roy's sarcastic joke. He lightly punched him in the arm playfully, earning him a small laugh from Roy. But he didn't blame him, it was afternoon already, on top of the fact that the movie was like 3 hours long. But he was a little more prone to the night and it didn't feel late for him at all.

"So…then what do you want to do today?" He asked him, and Roy thought for a moment.

"Lets just watch a movie, eh?" He suggested. Mullet gave him a weird look.

"But its beautiful outside.. wouldn't you want to get out-?" He questioned him, thinking Roy was always the one for peace with nature. Unlike today, when Roy shook his head before Mullet could finish, "side?…"

"Nuh-uh." Roy said simply, getting up to shut the blinds, the setting sun in his eyes. Had they really been outside that long? "there will be plenty of other beautiful days, I think we both need a layed back afternoon for now." He stated, kneeling down to pick a movie.

"Any suggestions?" He asked, turning his head towards Mullet.

"Naw, just close your eyes and pick something, that's what I always do." He replied. Roy decided to do just that. He closed his eyes, his finger skimming the shelves, then stopping. He opened his eyes and pulled out the movie happily, putting the DVD in, and went to sit next to Mullet once again.

"Well, what movie?"

"You'll see." Roy said, smiling as the main title started to appear.

2012. Mullet laughed. "Oh, how appropriate!" He turned to Roy and smiled, earning him a small grin back, the movie then starting. About 30 minutes in, Mullet made another comment.

"So how much more time do we get to waste watch-?" He asked, turning to Roy, only to realize he was dozing off, and he smiled softly. He went to go check the DVD, finding the movie was 2 hours and 30 minutes long, even a little longer. He sighed, about to go sit back down, when he heard a thud. He turned back to find Roy slouched over the couch, and he groaned. He carefully lifted Roy up, to sit back down. He didn't want Roy to think he ditched him anyways, even if it was 2 hours of pure Hollywood.

When Mullet sat down, Roy's body weight leaned up against him, he was STILL asleep, and his head was now on Mullet's shoulder. Mullet felt the soft brown locks of Roy's hair brush up against his white sleeve, his face felt warm against his arm. Jesus how tired is he?! Mullet thought, slightly uncomfortable with Roy up against him. But he couldn't blame him, he was asleep, completely oblivious, so he decided to settle in as best as possible.

An hour an a half had passed, and there was at least 30 minutes left of the movie, and Mullet was severely bored, and Roy still asleep. Even with the situation at hand, Mullet felt somewhat relaxed. That is, until Roy started to shift against him.

"Mullet…" He heard Roy say softly. Oh lord, he talks in his sleep… and why is he saying my name.. like that? Mullet thought, staring down at the younger boy. Just then, Roy rubbed his head against Mullet's shoulder, sighing softly, smiling in his sleep. What DOES that boy think, honestly? Mullet thought/whispered to himself. But of course, the situation remained the same. In fact, it ended up where now Roy was literally cuddled against Mullet, both hands resting around Mullet, kind of like a teddy bear. Involuntarily, of course. Mullet thought. Mullet was slightly flushed, and he looked down at Roy's solemn quiet face, like a child Mullet thought. Of course, this didn't last longer either. He started to think quietly to himself, about Roy. Numerous questions running through his brain. What DOES he think? Mullet thought seriously again. What did he think when I came back? Its like.. He's all better now, but that first night he was so broken… Mullet contemplated, just as he heard the ending credits.

"Well then." He said, he wasn't even paying attention the last hour anyways. Now what to do… He thought frustrated, he really needed some fresh air. He got up very softly, making sure to put a pillow down in his spot, for Roy's head to lay on. Then he threw a blanket over Roy, starting to quietly pace, ending up walking out onto Roy's street, needing to clear his head. The streetlights were dim, the sky now a dark blue, the stars shining; and there was a cool breeze in the warm night air. He ran a hand through his hair, walking slowly, enjoying the nice weather. He didn't know how long he walked, but he didn't really care. All he could think about was Roy, how these past few days have gone. Is there something he's hiding? He was really pained that first day but now that's like gone.. I really cant fathom this. Why do I even care? I mean… he's really all I have now… He shook his head. Just then, he heard a far away door slam. Was it Roy? He saw a figure walking towards him, then slowing to a halt a few feet away. Roy.

"Why did you leave?" He asked, obviously still waking up. His soft eyes rose to meet Mullet's. In this light, his eyes almost looked like a bright ocean blue, like his own. Mullet felt himself loosen up, relaxing.

"Oh… sorry. You fell asleep, like, 3 hours ago. Right when the movie started." He explained, laughing slightly. Roy lopsidedly grinned back.

"Oh, sorry about that, these past few days have just been so…" he tried to finish his sentence, but he couldn't form the words.

"Hectic?" Mullet suggested, Roy's eyes meeting his own, and Roy thought for a moment, staring at Mullet.

"What- ?" He questioned, and Mullet was somewhat speechless, shrugging his shoulders, about to speak, when headlights swung around the corner, heading right towards Roy.

Neither boy had much time to respond. All Roy saw was light, then darkness overcame.