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Chapter 12

Devon hated the sound of the ringing tone. He knew James must be debating whether or not to answer his call, his former friend had his phone glued to his hand and Devon always teased him about how quick he answered the phone. James would reply that he simply couldn't wait to talk to Devon and that's why he answered the phone so fast. Devon hated everything that had changed between them. Moments later the ringing stopped and for a second Devon thought it had gone to answer phone, but a small voice whispered on the other end. "Dev?"

"James, are you okay?" Devon asked softly. He could tell James was in pain, the way his breath was coming out in little pants, the way his voice sounded so weak.

"I'm okay." James coughed, there was a wince and Devon wondered what James was doing to cause his body such pain. "I'm so sorry Devon."

"It's okay, don't...Don't think about that now. Just...Just tell me what happened." Devon pleaded.

"It was the jocks. They...I quit the team." James voice was a little stronger now, there was still pain evident in his voice but he sounded stronger, almost pleased with himself. "They didn't like it. Showed me that they didn't like it."

"Oh James." Devon whispered. "You love being on the team though."

"I love you more Dev. I'm not me without you. I know you have Alex now, and that's fine, I'm not ready for anything and I know it will take more then me quitting the team for you to realise I'm serious about you."

"I don't have Alex, James...He's just a friend." Devon said softly.

"Oh." Devon wondered if he heard relief in James voice. Maybe he had.

"I'm not going to be around for a while. It's school break soon, and well my Mom is sending me to my aunts for a while. The jocks they bruised my ribs, so I can't go to school. I'll be back after the break."

"That's a month away." Devon whispered. "I...I've never been apart from you that long."

"I know." James said softly. "I'm so sorry for being a jerk Dev. I hope we're friends?"

"Friends." Devon said weakly. His heart desperate for something more. This James that he was talking to now, this was the real James, this was his James. This was the James he knew he couldn't live without. This was the James he was ready to spend the rest of his life with.

"Best friends." James added.

"Best friends." Devon whispered with watering eyes. "Promise me when you come back things can go back to how they were. You won't be mean to me."

"I'll never be mean to you again. I'm so sorry for how I acted. I truly mean it." James said and Devon knew from the conviction in his voice that James truly meant it.

"Okay." Devon breathed. "You should get some sleep. You'll text and call me right?"

"Every day." James promised. "Good night Dev."

"Night James." Devon breathed before ending the call.

Devon lay back on his bed and sighed softly, his stomach was tied in knots; he didn't feel sick, he just felt weird. He couldn't really explain it, it was as though everything he had been waiting for had finally come but was put on pause right at his feet. He wouldn't be seeing James in just over a month, he would talk to him, at least he hoped he would, but it wouldn't be the same. A lot could happen in a month. What if James came back and realised he wasn't as special as he thought? What if he didn't want Devon any more? What if he found someone else? Devon shook his head. James said he loved him, that had to mean something, right?

Devon was snapped out of his head as his phone beeped. He hoped it was James, his heart beating nervously in his chest as he opened it, he felt a little disappointed when he saw Alex's name on the message, but he shrugged that away. Hope everything is okay? X

I think so. :( He quit the team. The jocks beat him up. Not seeing him in over a month. I don't know how I'm feeling right now.

Devon sighed as he sent the text, he hadn't meant to sound so miserable and depressed, but Alex was Alex; the one person that he felt he could truly say how he was really feeling. Considering they had only known each other for just under a week, it was a strange feeling.

Do you want to come over? Have a Disney movie-a-thon?

Don't think I'll be allowed. School night.

Ah yes school. Well tomorrow is Friday...

You didn't tell me you knew the days of the week. Well done Lex! :)

Funny. :p Tomorrow we should do something, and then Saturday we're taking Cory to the theme park, we're going to have a good time. Before you know it the month will be up and you and James will be back together again.

Hope so :) Sleepover tomorrow?

My place or yours?

Mine?

Can't wait XD

I should go and ask my dads first lol

Lol that would be a good idea

Devon got up from his bed and walked downstairs, his dads were both sat on the sofa, Blaine had his arms around Kurt and was holding him tight as they watched a film. Devon stood back and watched them for a minute, they were so in love after all these years. Devon smiled and walked forward sitting on the arm chair.

"Everything okay?" Blaine asked turning to look at his son.

"Everything will be I guess?" Devon shrugged. "Can Alex stay tomorrow?"

"Sure, if it's okay with his Mom." Kurt smiled resting his head on Blaine's shoulder more. "You want to talk about anything?"

"No, I spoke to Alex about it all, and I feel better now. I'll tell you another time. You go back to your film. I'm going to have an early night."

"Okay, tell Cory he can go on Saturday. I spoke to Jack's Mom. She said if you just drop him off at the theme park she won't mind watching him if you don't want to go."

"I want to, me and Alex are going." Devon smiled. "That's still okay, right?"

"Course it is." Blaine nodded. "I'll drive you."

"Cool." Devon smiled. "I'll see you in the morning. Night." Devon hugged them both before walking back up to his room, he walked past Ariella's and saw her laying in her bed with a book. He tapped on the door and she looked up and smiled at him. "Hey Ari, me and Cory are going to the theme park on Saturday, do you want to come?"

"No thank you. I'm spending the day with Aunty Rachel." Ariella smiled. "She's taking me to the theatre!"

"Oh? And what are you going to see?" Devon smiled leaning against the wall.

"Wicked." She squealed. "Well I hope it is."

"I'm sure it will be." Devon chuckled, they went to the theatre once a month and they had seen Wicked together about seven times.

"Another time we can go though?" Ariella asked.

"Of course." Devon smiled. "Goodnight Princess."

"Goodnight Prince." Ariella giggled. Devon turned around and closed her door before going in the room next to hers.

Cory was laying on his stomach on his bed, he had one of his thousands of super hero comics open on his bed and looked completely engrossed in it. "Hey Cory..."

"Hey Devon." Cory grinned looking up at him.

"Guess what." Devon beamed.

"What?" Cory asked jumping up on his knees excitedly.

"We're going to the theme park on Saturday." Devon smiled.

"Yes!" Cory shouted loudly, he jumped up from his bed and rushed over to him, he wrapped his arms around him tightly. "Thank you for being the best brother ever."

"You're welcome." Devon smiled kissing his hair. "Be good at school tomorrow."

"I always am." Cory rolled his eyes and jumped back on his bed.

"Goodnight Core."

"Night Devon." Cory smiled with a wave.

Devon smiled softly as he walked back to his room. He fell onto his bed and grabbed his phone. All set for tomorrow, you can stay :) I'm going to shower and head to bed, been a long day. Meet early tomorrow morning for a coffee?

Yes please. My treat, might even treat you to a cookie ;)

Look forward to it, goodnight Lex.

Night Devon sweet dreams. Xx