Author's Note: Here's a new installment. Enjoy!
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Chapter Five:
I grimaced as my phone went off. I blindly hit the answer key.
"Hello," I said groggily. Who the fuck is calling me this early in the morning?
"Hello son, I had an interesting chat with your uncle the other day and thought I'd run something past you. I'm so busy with my mayor duties, and I really do think that you need a strong male figure in your life, and unfortunately I'm not always around enough to be that for you… Your uncle Mason is moving to Mystic Falls in a few weeks and wanted to know if you'd be willing to move in with him and keep him company. He hasn't really been around to get to know you as much as he's liked to. It would save him from getting a roommate – I'd pay your expenses of course, but I really think that this could be a learning experience for you, Tyler. And if things don't work out for whatever reason, you can move back home. But, it is your choice after all. I've already discussed it with your mother. What do you think?" My dad explained. Wow, all that without stopping. He really went for it. Mason wasn't kidding. This is great.
"Dad, if you think it's for the best, then I trust your judgment. It'd be nice to see Mason. I'll miss you and mom, of course." Sucking up a bit couldn't hurt; could it?
"You'll still see us, I'm sure. It's not like you'd be leaving town. But, some town business has come up and I'll be required to travel quite a bit this upcoming year. I'd feel better knowing that Mason was around to guide you. I haven't always gotten along with my brother, but he's a good man. I haven't always been the father you've needed Tyler. I want what's best for you."
"I don't know what to say, Dad. If you think it's a good idea, I'll do it. I'll move in with Mason." Wow. I never thought that my father would admit to something like that.
"Good. Well, I've got to run. I have a conference waiting." He hung up. I stared at my phone, stunned. Did that really just happen? Jeremy stirred next to me.
"Who was that?" He asked, scooting closer to me. I shook my head.
"Just my dad, go back to sleep, we don't have anywhere to be today." I laid my head next to his and closed my eyes. It's nice to feel safe somewhere. I could get used to this. Just a couple of weeks and it'll be permanent.
Author's Note: Sorry about the wait. Mason will be in the next chapter AND someone is going to find out about Jeremy and Tyler's little secret. Stay tuned. Reviews are lovely.
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Anneryn