Chapter nine
Dinner normally a time where everyone would talk about what they had done that day or more to the point Lucy would talk and everyone would listen to her. This time however there was no talking only the sound of mouths chewing food
Every so often Helen would look up and tried to grab the attention of her eldest son, but every time she tried he would never be looking up. So eventually she had given up and had gone back to eating her food. So dinner wasn't what it usually was for them, collecting the dinner plates Peter took them over to the kitchen sink to wash them up.
Retreating from the room, Helen was the only one left along side Peter. Getting up from her chair she walked over to where he was standing took a towel from the drawer and proceeded to dry the dishes.
Peter looked up into the face of his mother. He hated the fact that he could be making her unhappy or anyone in his family. Was he going to tell her what the real reason was for him being late and to then explain everything to her? He just didn't know. A part of him wanted to tell her and hope that she would understand; but then again did she really know what went on with her children when she wasn't there? He would only tell her if she asked and it was just the two of them
"Peter, what was the reason you were really late?"
Damn it, did she just read his mind when he thought of that, maybe if he stalled for time she might forget about it
"And don't think that if you don't tell me today that the matter is dropped, I want an answer TONIGHT Peter."
BuggerTaking a deep breath he looked from the dishes to his mother "It's not that simple and…"
"WHAT THE HELL DO YOU MEAN IT'S NOT THAT SIMPLE"
"Mother please listen, yes there is a reason that I was late but you'll think it was someone else and not me because in your opinion it'll be out of character"
Looking at him Helen wore a look of confusion. Throwing the towel on the side Helen walked back to her chair and sat down placing her face in her hands.
"Mother, it wasn't about avoiding anyone in the family, if that's what you're thinking. Its school, there was some trouble."
Looking up into the eyes of her son, she saw that he didn't want to say this but she had bugged it out of him without really saying a word, she had just said it the once and he had done the rest.
"Peter what happened at school, I know you would never get into fights as you're not that type of person"
"Then you really don't know me like you thought you did, I did get into a fight but there was a reason, a poor reason you might think but it's a reason nonetheless. David and I had a fight, he was really angry about Jessica, so I stood up for her. James wasn't fighting but he wasn't doing anything to stop it"
Taking a deep breath "It was during PE, which is why I hope Jessica doesn't know anything about this yet" looking hard at his mother hoping against hope that she wouldn't go round there after he had finished talking with her and told. Taking hold of his hand she smiled at him wordlessly telling him she wouldn't do that. Smiling slightly he carried on.
For the next hour Peter talked while Helen sat there and listened to him asking for clarification on a point she didn't understand, but most of the time she remained silent. Taking a deep breath he had come to a natural stop and had finished talking and telling his mother about today
"That's why I had to have some time to myself. I couldn't know what I was going to say or do if I didn't have some space to think this over. You do understand don't you?" looking into his mothers gaze begging her to understand him after years of knowing each other.
"Yes I do understand I just wish you didn't get into this mess that's all."
"You're not the only one that wishes that."
Turning Peter looked out of the kitchen window where twilight was beginning to form; hopefully tonight wouldn't be a night for disaster. Sighing he got up from his chair and walked out of the room, there was nothing else to talk about that could make her understand what was going on anymore.
First off I want to say that I am sorry that this has taken nearly to update but there has been so much going on right now that this was put to the back of my mind.
Yes it is short but I hope it is good enough for you all.
With things now getting sorted out I hope to do more for this and my other fictions on going.
