Chapter 8 Different Emotions
Kate's P.O.V.
Humphrey said the most sweetest thing any guy as ever said to me besides my father. I wanted to thank him with a small kiss and just hope this doesn't ruin our friendship if he didn't feel the same way I feel about him. Something about Humphrey makes me happy and all mushy inside. I can't stop finding myself gazing in his dreamy aqua blue eyes. His charming smile always makes my heart melt, but when his deep dimples shows, it fills it back up with endearment. I'm not positive what that feeling is, but I kind of like it. Our lips were so close and I was quite nervous because this is my very first kiss with him. I didn't want to mess this up or even worse...he pulls away.
I can feel his warm breath just centimeters from my lips easing some of my nervousness. Until the typical average thing happened. His phone rung...
"Oh, umm, sorry give me a second" Humphrey said pausing for a second checking the caller I.D. then answered.
"Hello Momm" Humphrey whined making me giggle.
"I'm at a friend's house studying sorry I forgot to tell you" Humphrey admitted.
"Yeah, yeah, I know...can we talk about this when I get home?" Humphrey asked.
"Okay bye...love you too" Humphrey said hanging up then chuckled.
"Mom's, gotta love em" Humphrey chuckled.
"Haha yeah even though they're a pain in the ass sometimes" I giggled.
"Right...but at least you know both of your real parents" Humphrey said with despondency looking down.
"Humphrey I'm so sorry…" I said placing him in a warm embrace.
"Don't worry it's fine...I'm over it at this point of life" Humphrey said sadly staring at the floor.
"Its doesnt looks like it...are you sure?" I asked.
"I don't know...it's been years since the incident and I still don't know" Humphrey said unsure.
"Ummm, what if we find them together?" I asked.
"My mom is dead and my dad's in prison…" Humphrey said.
"What about your dad?...don't you want to see him?" I asked confused.
"I do and don't at the same time...but I tried to look for him once when I was younger but the policeman couldn't find his files to which prison he's located at" Humphrey said.
"Do you remember where he was arrested?" I asked.
"I was 5…I didn't remember the other half of the alphabet at that time" Humphrey said.
"So, you never seen them again since you were five?" I asked concerned.
"Yep, my mom dropped me off at a foster home not far from here actually" Humphrey said rummaging through his hair.
"I feel so sorry for you Humphrey...but at least you still have your dad" I said looking in his eyes.
"Don't be, it's not your problem it's mine…something I have to move past and grow up" Humphrey said touching my hand. His hand was so much bigger than mine, but soft and warm.
"You sure you don't want to talk about it?...it's not good bottling things in" I said holding his hand with slightly blushing cheeks.
"Not really, it's not like I'm going to sit up all night saying when's daddy coming home….he wasn't there to teach me how to throw my first football but I still learned how to on my own and I got pretty damn good at it too...I got through my first day of kindergarten without him...I learned how to drive...ride a bike...shave and fight without him...I HAD 14 BIRTHDAYS WITHOUT HIM!" Humphrey said yelling scaring me a little. Then I can hear footsteps rushing to my door to see my sister and parents peeking through my door.
"H-Humphery I'm-"
"I didn't need him then and I don't need him now" Humphrey said angry.
"Humphrey it's okay to be angry at him..you have every right" Kate said with comfort in her voice.
"You know what Kate, I am going to get through college without him...I am going to get a great job without him...I am going to marry me a beautiful wife and have me generous pups because I am going to be the better father than he'll ever be...and I sure as hell don't need him for that because THERE'S NOT A DAMN THING HE CAN EVER TEACH ME ABOUT LOVING MY FAMILY!" Humphrey emotionally yelled as tears streamed down his face.
Humphrey grabbed his backpack walking to the door until my dad stopped him.
"Humphrey I know you're mad and want your father back-"
"I wanted him back for 14 YEARS!...and for us to be a happy family but I guess I can't have my needs in my life" Humphrey said breaking up a little. Dad pulled him into a tight hug and Humphrey couldn't hold it in any more. All the held in tears finally was free like the San Andreas faultline in the movie.
"W-Why this had t-to happen to m-me?" Humphrey sobbed into dad's shoulder.
"I know, just let it out" Dad said rubbing his back.
"Kate, let's give them some alone time" Mom said. I didn't want to go especially with Humphrey like this but, I know it's the right thing to do.
I walked out my room eyeing Humphrey the whole time until I couldn't see him anymore. We walked downstairs and I sat on the couch in the living room with my legs crossed. With nothing but Humphrey on my mind. Family in someone's life is never nothing to play with. When it's all said and finished I hope Humphrey recovers from his melt down and not do any harm to himself.
12 Minutes Later...
Lilly sat next to me as mom was in the kitchen getting started on dinner.
"Hey" Lilly said nudging my arm and I didn't pay any attention to her.
"He's going to be fine...okay" Lilly said smiling.
"I know I just….hate seeing him like this...I feel horrible…like I could have done something to make him feel better" I said looking down at the couch pillow.
"There's nothing you and I or anyone can do..this is something he has to cope for him to move on" Lilly said.
"I wish things were different he didn't deserve any of this" I said hugging the couch pillow now.
"No one deserves for their families to be split up...it just happens" Lilly said.
"You girls want pizza rolls for now until I finish making dinner?" Mom asked from the kitchen.
"No Thanks" I said in a soft voice.
"No, I'm good" Lilly said afterwards.
"I'll have some please" Humphrey said walking down the stairs.
"Humphrey" I called out standing up, and he only smiled.
"I'm sorry Kate...I didn't mean to yell at you like that I don't know what came over me" Humphrey said sitting at the bar stool.
"It's okay I understand what you are going through" I said smiling gazing in his eyes.
"If you ever need someone to talk to we're always here for you Humphrey…you're family" Dad said smiling.
"I am family already?" Humphrey asked smiling.
"Any one who fights a guy from having sexul altercations with my daughter while she's drunk and bring her back home safe is considered family" Dad said smiling.
"Thanks dad" Humphrey said and paused after he realized what he said.
"Uhh, Winston sir I'm so sorry I-I didn't mea-"
"It's okay" Dad said smiling.
"Here you go dear" Mom said passing him a plate.
"Thanks" Humphrey said turning around.
"No problem, at least someone likes them" Mom said.
I walked up to Humphrey and sat in the seat next to him smiling.
"Thanks for helping me I really needed that" Humphrey said smiling.
"No problem Humphrey anytime" I said smiling.
10 Minutes Later...
Humphrey's P.O.V.
Kate just left not long ago to use the bathroom, while Winston and Eve were setting up for diner. Leaving just me and Lilly alone. It's not that I didn't find Lilly attractive or anything, it's just awkward she likes me. Especially when Lee is already trying to pull her heart.
"Hey Humphrey" Lilly said smiling.
"Hello" I said nervously walking closer to the garage door.
"I don't bite why are you so nervous?" Lilly asked giggling.
"Umm, I don't know" I said.
"Look there's no need to hide it anymore I know you like my sister...so can you at least talk to me sometimes?" Lilly asked and I didn't know what to say next except to deny it.
"Pshh, I don't like your-"
"Apple tells me all the time what you say about her...even the dream you had yesterday" Lilly said giggling.
"That devil child" I whispered sighing.
"It's okay, I won't tell anyone...but...can we at least talk sometimes?...you know sister to brother like?" Lilly asked.
"Sure, and I'm sorry I made everything awkward…I'm just not used to talking to cute girls" I admitted blushing.
"Awww you called me cute...thank you" Lilly said kissing my blushing cheek then walked in the diner room.
"Wow..that escalated quickly" I mumbled as I rubbed the cheek she kissed.
"Okay, I'm back...you sure you don't want to say for dinner?" Kate asked as she was walking down the stairs.
"Yeah, I'm pretty full off of pizza rolls...I don't normally eat much" I said smiling.
"Okay then suit yourself...come on" Kate said leading me back to the garage.
Once we got there she clapped two times and all the lights cut on one by one. I stood there admiring the beautiful cars that sat in front of my eyes. "They look even better in the lights" I thought admiring each and everyone of them. Kate hopped back in her custom made i8, starting it up. Scaring me out my shoes a little.
"Are you coming scaredy cat?" Kate asked giggling.
"Oh uh, yeah sorry" I said chuckling jogging to her car, getting in.
"I can get used to this" I said as the side door closed on its own as Kate put on her seat belt.
"You didn't even see the best part" Kate said smiling.
"What?...best part?" I asked putting on my seatbelt
"You'll see" Kate said grinning, driving in reverse.
"Something tells me I should be nervous" I said chuckling.
"Why?...guys are the main ones talking about cars and how fast they are compared to others" Kate said driving forward off her driveway.
"Yeah but it depends on who's driving it" I joked.
"Oh shut up, I watched Fast 5 a few days ago I know what I'm doing" Kate joked but I wasn't sure.
"Haha that was a joke right?" I asked chuckling but what she said next made my smile disappear.
"Maybe" Kate said grinning taking off full speed pressing a light blue turbo button.
This is now officially one of my favorite cars. I can barely breathe as the air rushed in through the windows blowing my hair all over the place. Kate slowed down when we made it to the stop sign and I had no words how amazing that was.
"K-Kate" I said.
"Hmm?" Kate asked smiling.
"That was...amazing…this is officially my favorite car" I said chuckling.
"I knew you would like it but one thing" Kate said.
"Yeah?" I asked.
"Where do you live again?" Kate asked giggling.
"Make this left right here" I said chuckling and she did as she was told.
Meanwhile...
Garth's P.O.V.
I was sitting in my car watching Humphrey get in an expensive looking car with my future girlfriend. I don't like Humphrey one bit and want him no longer to be on this earth. He always messes up my plans, making me look like the bad guy in the end. Not to mention he kicked my ass twice. The fact I got my ass beat by an half omega is killing me inside, so I'm going to hit the gym more. If my plan works out right I can get him expelled, but I need help with a few tools. I can't believe I'm saying this, but I actually need Humphrey to have sex with Kate. It's going to be the biggest embarrassment of a lifetime once I get it on camera. I'll have to wait for the right time to input cameras around both of their houses. First, I need to know where Humphrey lives so I have to follow them. Then suddenly I heard a loud electronical like engine roar down the street. Followed with blue turbo flames escaping the pipes.
"Have fun now Humphrey…once you're expelled you're dead" I said laughing evilly to myself. Which involved into my head hurting again.
"Shit...I really shouldn't do that" I said starting my car up following them at a respectable distance.
No one's P.O.V.
Kate and Humphrey been cruising throughout the city inching closer to Humpherys house every mile. They've been cracking corny jokes making each other laugh, played I spy; and even asked questions about one another. At the point they've really became super comfortable with each other's presents. Seeming like they have been best friends for years and more to come. They're still were getting to know one another better, but this one question Kate asked got to Humphrey mentality.
"Humphery, what happened to your mother?" Kate asked putting the car in park as they've reach their destination. It was a five seconds silence before Humphrey responded.
"She's…gone...my dad killed her...I wish I can go back to the past to making things right...or at least spend more time with her" Humphrey said with a little emotion in his voice.
*gasp*
"I'm soo sorry, I've shouldn't have asked" Kate said apologetically.
"It's fine, I didn't know myself until your dad told me last night" Humphrey said.
"Wait what?...my dad?" Kate asked puzzled.
"Yeah, did you know he worked at my same foster home as a janitor?" Humphrey asked, and Kate shook her head no.
"I had no clue" Kate said.
"Well...the day my mom dropped me and my sister off, he happened to be there working late...it was cold outside that night so he brought me and my sister in" Humphrey said.
"So what happened after that?" Kate asked curious.
"What happened after that?...let's just say that little pup and his newborn sister is in a beautiful home with a beautiful family sitting in a car with a beautiful girl right now as we speak" Humphrey said smiling very widely. Kate smiled back unable to hold her blushing as he moved a little bit closer.
"Do you want to know what was really my favorite part of the car?" Humphrey asked.
"Sure" Kate said smiling.
"You inside it with me...the experience with you outweighs the journey " Humphrey said smiling while Kate's cheeks burned red.
"Really?" Kate asked smiling.
"You and I both know I wouldn't lie to you" Humphrey said smiling. Then Humphreys house porch light was now on lighting the whole road.
"I know you probably didn't find this fun but...I really had fun studying with you Humphrey..." Kate said rubbing Humphrey's hand.
"I had fun too...you're actually very fun to be around Kate and I really like that about you" Humphrey said smiling gazing in her beautiful big golden eyes he's in love with.
"So, I guess I'll see you at school?" Kate asked.
"Yep, everyday for over 223 days not counting school holidays or weekdays" Humphrey said opening the door slowly getting out.
"You must really be bored to count how many days we're in school before we get out" Kate said giggling.
"Tell me about it" Humphrey said chuckling.
"See ya Humphrey" Kate said smiling staring up her car.
"Bye, drive safe...and don't out drive the cops when you don't" Humphrey jokes.
"Don't worry I won't" Kate said giggling before driving off.
Humphrey watched her leave until she was completely out of sight. Daydreaming to himself about her, or night dreaming in this case. In his peripheral vision he realized the same car that was parked at Kate's house only a down the street from his. Which was kind of weird to him but he really didn't care much and walked up to his doorstep. After he unlocked the door the car drove away like it was trying to get away from someone or thing. When Humphrey walked in the house he smelled his favorite food of all time, spaghetti.
Humphrey's P.O.V.
I rushed into the kitchen to see dad and my sister getting served by mom. I quickly sat down next to a smiling Apple and said.
"What?...do I have a booger in my nose or something?" I joked.
"You actually do" Apple joked giggling.
"Can you get it out for me?" I asked playfully moving my nose to her.
"Eww no" Apple said giggling.
"Humphrey sweetheart take your backpack off at the dinner table please" Mom said sitting my plate in front of me.
"What's that on your arm?" Dad asked.
"Oh uh, it's some girls numbers" I said wiping them away except for Stephanie's one because she seems nice.
"Who is sheee?" Dad asked winking.
"I don't really like them they just happened to mysteriously like me" I said.
"Yeah right" Dad said chuckling.
"No I'm serious" I said.
"I heard Kate was jealous" Apple said sucking up a long noodle in her mouth.
"Wait, was she really?" I said smiling.
"I don't know for sure but why are you smiling?" Apple asked seductively.
"You know why" I said chuckling.
"My baby still crushing on Kate awww" Mom said pinching my cheek playfully. Then sat down next to dad.
"I wonder how everyone knows this?" I asked glaring at Apple.
"Don't look at me, you make it obvious yourself...in your dreams hint hint" Apple said whispering the last part giggling afterwards.
"She's right that's all I hear when I come in your room to wash laundry… Kate kiss this Kate kiss that" Mom said eating a meatball.
"I really need to lock my doors when I decided to sleep" I said blushing.
"Well it's too late now...kiss me Humphrey" Apple mocked with food in her mouth.
"Can we talk about something else please?...I'm uncomfortable with this conversation" I said putting a little salt and pepper on my spaghetti.
"We can talk about you stealing your grandfather's safe money" Mom said with a raised eyebrow. Then I shot an angry look at Apple.
"I didn't tell them anything I swear" Apple said with her hands up innocent.
"Oh so you guys did have something to do with it" Dad said with an angry look, and I shook my head looking down.
"Oops" Apple said with widen eyes.
"A matter fact I'm quite comfortable talking about Kate shall we continue?" I said stuffing my mouth with spaghetti.
"Not so fast young man you know that broke your grandfather's heart he was saving up for you to go to college" Mom said.
"I know I know, I'm sorry I can return everything full priced" I managed to say with a full mouth.
"Not only you're going to do that but you're grounded until your first report card comes out..no phones…no TV...or even hanging with friends" Dad said.
"But-"
"No buts" Dad said angrily.
"Whatever…" I said getting up from the table storming to my room.
When I walked in my room Naomi was sleep on my bed purring a little. I threw my backpack to the side waking her and reached under my bed grabbing a small box. Then I sat on the floor with my legs crossed opening the box revealing a old necklace and picture of my mom. I smiled and slowly took the picture out gazing at it for a while until Naomi sat on my lap.
"Hey girl" I said rubbing under her chin making her purr.
I heard footsteps outside my door and I quickly put the picture back in the box and slid it back under my bed. My door opened and I didn't even bother to see who it was. I felt small warm hands rub my shoulders then that's when I realized it was Apple.
"I'm sorry I didn't mean to get you in trouble...are you mad at me?" Apple asked wrapping her arm around my neck.
"No, they was going to find out eventually…it was a stupid idea" I said moving Naomi off my lap.
"Yeah but-"
"Apple I have to tell you something...come here" I said and she sat next to me on the floor as close as possible.
"What's up?" Apple said in a soft tone.
"Did you know dad killed mom…" I said looking in her eyes.
"What?" Apple asked in disbelief almost breaking up.
"Yeah that's why she gave us up...to protect us...all these years we thought she didn't want us anymore...but she really loved us and wanted us away from our crazy dad...who's in prison right now" I said. A tear fell down Apple's pretty face and made impact on my hand.
"It's not what I expected but...I guess things happen for a reason" I said wrapping my arm around her as she laid her head on mine.
"I hope he dies in there" Apple said with tears streaming down her face. I wiped her tears away and kissed her forehead.
"Me too, but I want to hear his point of view first...I want to know why he did it...he was the last one to see her in her final moments" I said comforting her.
"I never seen what she looked like...at least you were old enough to witness her presents" Apple said.
"Actually I have something" I said taking my arm from around her and reaching under my bed grabbing the box.
"What's that?" Apple asked wiping her face from tears.
"You'll see" I said opening it to reveal the old necklace and small picture of mom. Apple took the picture out the box taking a long look at it.
"Where did you get this from?" Apple asked tearing up.
"When I was 15 I was riding my bike home after school through this weird looking neighborhood...my bike tire hit this big rock and I fell face forward onto this lawn with dried up grass...when I looked up it was a familiar burnt abandoned looking house so I explored it...there wasn't anything really eye shocking but when I went into the back yard I saw this pile of dirt that looked like it was burying something...I dug it up and found that box with a note inside it" I explained.
"What did the note say?" Apple asked.
"I didn't get to read the rest because it flew out my hand...but I remember it saying...dear Humphrey and Amanda...If you guys happened to read this I want you to know...and that's it" I said.
"My real name was Amanda" Apple said smirking.
"Yeah" I noted smiling back at her.
"Wow...mom was so beautiful" Apple said smiling and I took it out her hand.
"Yeah I know" I said smiling looking at it myself.
"Also to be honest, I didn't spend all of grandpa's money only on a ps4 and games and a new TV...I spent it on the house...I bought some wood, roof tiles, tools, and house appliances to fix it up so I can go there often...to me that house was more important than some silly old college money... it had something to do with mom and dad...and I'll take any shot I can to put the pieces together about our real parents...whenever I needed to get away from someone or need time for myself I would go there and chill...this might sound crazy but...sometimes when I close my eyes I can hear mom and dad argue but I can't really understand what they're saying" I said in a relaxed voice.
"Can you take me there tomorrow?...they might be more notes or something" Apple asked.
"I looked around for 2 years I'm sure there isn't" I said.
"Two brains is better than one, I might have a better shot" Apple said.
"If you think so, then okay" I said smiling and she hugged me tightly.
"Thanks, I love you bro" Apple said.
"I love you too sis" I said hugging back. We were hugging for a good 30 seconds until I heard the door cracked.
We both spontaneously looked over at the door but didn't see anyone.
"It probably was Naomi" Apple said.
"Maybe...anyway let's get back to diner" I said smiling.
"Okay" Apple said smiling and moved off of me as I put the picture back in the box and slide it underneath the bed.
We walked downstairs at the same time and back at the diner table. I sat back in my seat not looking at either of them and ate my slightly cold spaghetti. It was awkward as we all ate in silence until mom spoke up.
"Humphrey-"
"Here just...please charge her daily and ignore any email messages because they're fake" I said handing my phone out to her.
"No Humphrey, we take it all back we're sorry" Mom said leaving me puzzled.
"We're what?" Dad asked confused.
"You're punishment is uplifted" Mom said smiling.
"But why?...I deserved it" I said confused putting my phone back in my pocket.
"Yes why because my dad been saving that up since he was 6...he needs to be punishment for his actions we can't just let that slide" Dad said almost in a yelling like tone.
"Can I talk to you for a minute" Mom said.
"No you can talk to me right here" Dad said raising his voice a little more standing up.
"It NEEDS to be in private" Mom shot back in a louder voice standing up also.
"STOP!" I yelled out catching both of their attention.
"I don't want you guys to go down the same path my parents did...j-just please stop" I said holding back the tears, and they both sat down slowly with disillusionment on their faces.
"Humphrey we're sorry we didn't mean to-"
"No no no please stop it...none of this is you guys fault stuff just happens" I said looking down at my food.
"I heard what you said…" Mom said.
"What?" I asked looking at her.
"About your parents, and the old abandoned house...and how you spent majority of the safe money on fixing it up as normal" Mom said smiling.
"I like said, I really should lock my doors" I said playing with the meatball.
"Is that really what you did son?" Dad asked.
"Yeah, I'm sorry" I said guilty.
"Have you finished building it?" Dad asked.
"Not really in some parts...I need more wood and roof tiles...oh yeah and paint" I said.
"Maybe I can help you with the rest?" Dad said smiling.
"Really?" I asked smiling.
"Really, after all I've said and done...I was more focus on putting you somewhere I've never been then….not actually knowing what you want to be...I'm sorry son" Dad said apologetically.
"It's okay, let's start off fresh" I said.
"I agree" Mom said.
"I agree" Apple said.
"I agree…" Dad said smiling.
"Good" Humphrey said smiling.
No one's P.O.V.
After everyone finished dinner they've all cleaned up and went to their beds for tonight. All of them thinking different thoughts of what happened tonight. Apple was thinking if she can find any clues around their supposedly old house. She couldn't respect the fact that her mother is gone. Apple believes there's some type of clue or hint that she's still alive. Meanwhile their parents are thinking about how to make them both happy and explore the lives of their real parents as they wished. Humphrey, was thinking the same thing he thinks about every single night before he goes to sleep….Kate.
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