Sebastian awoke early the next morning to the sound of screaming and jumping.
"What the hell?" he thought to himself. Grabbing his robe, Sebastian made his way to the next room. Sebastian froze at the sight. On the screen was a game of Madden 2k12, his father and best-friend sat on the edge of the bed completely mesmerized by the game.
Sebastian: Good-morning guys.
He heard a mumbled "hey" from both of them.
Sebastian: So what are we doing today?
Once again he heard a mumbled "I don't know" come from them both.
"This is bull-crap." He thought to himself.
Sebastian: I'm going to the beach.
Sebastian didn't stay long enough to hear their responds.
After a quick shower he made his way to the beach.
He laid his blanket out and started to put on his sunscreen when his sun what suddenly darkened by a figure.
"Can I help with that?"
Sebastian did a full 360 when he recognized the voice.
Sebastian: Hey Thad.
Thad sat down beside him.
Thad: You never answered my question Bas.
Sebastian: Yes you can help Thad.
Sebastian handed the bottle over to him, and watched as the boy began to put the sunscreen on the boys back.
Thad: When did you get here and why didn't you tell me you were coming sweet heart?
Sebastian: Well, I got here yesterday night and I didn't know until the last minute.
Thad: Hmm. Well here you go. I'm all done.
Thad handed Sebastian the bottle and stood to leave before he was tackled back to the ground. Sebastian now straddling him.
Sebastian: Where exactly do you believe you're going?
Thad: Why do you care?
Sebastian: Answer me Thad.
Thad: And if I don't?
Sebastian: For me to know. Really though hang with me please?
Sebastian put on his best puppy dog face.
Thad reached up and pecked him on the lips.
Thad: Okay. What do you want to do?
Sebastian pulled the boy up with him.
Sebastian: Ice-cream.
The boys walked hand in hand to the ice-cream shop.
After ordering and receiving they sat in a small booth to the back.
Thad: So what's been up this summer?
Sebastian: Well, for the simple fact that summer just started nothing yet. What about you?
Thad: Well, for the simple fact that my boyfriend meaning you have been on some other stuff, I've done nothing.
Sebastian: So what made you come to California?
Thad: My dad had a conference out here, decided to tag along. You?
Sebastian: I came with Nick.
Thad: Oh cool where is he?
Sebastian: He's with my dad in the room playing the new Madden. They were ignoring me so I decided to come to the beach.
Thad: Bummer but atleast I got to see you.
Sebastian: Yeah, so when are you leaving?
Thad: Trying to get rid of me?
Sebastian: Never.
Thad: I'm leaving on Thursday.
Sebastian frowned a bit at his respond.
Thad: I'll see you when you come home.
Sebastian: Yeah that's cool.
They both fell into a comfortable silence before leaving. They spent 2 whole hours together before deciding to return to their rooms. Before parting there were pecked kisses, whispered I love yous, and goodbyes.
Sebastian walked back to his room to find Nick getting dressed.
Sebastian: Hey Nicholas.
Nick pecked him on the cheek .
Nick: Hello darling.
Sebastian: Where you going?
Nick: Exploring. You coming with?
Sebastian: What about the game?
Nick: It was cancelled.
Sebastian: Oh then where is my dad?
Nick: Left about 30 minutes ago. We tried to call but you left your phone.
Sebastian: So where are we going?
Nick: Doll, I don't know yet. I'm just gonna hop a cab and go somewhere.
Sebastian: Okay let's go.
After calling a cab and seeing some sites they were dropped off in the L.A mall plex. To be near night it was rather warm but even warmth he found himself feeling cold and also like someone was watching him.
Nick: You okay?
Sebastian: I think someone is watching me.
Nick turned around and scanned the faces before freezing completely.
Nick: Sebastian, turn around.
Sebastian turned around and came face to face with his suspect.
Sebastian: Mom.