I was woken up by hearing the front door open and close either Renee went out for a run or my parents are home.
"Eddward Renee are you two home?"
Shit they were home.
"Yes I am give me a second to get dressed and I'll be right down."
As I got dressed I heard her door open she's home.
"Edd I'm coming in"
"That's fine."
She was pale I knew she was on edge she had to watch what she said around my parents because they aren't all too accepting for people who are gay.
"Come on let's walk down together."
She followed me down stairs as we walked into the kitchen my mother was cooking and father was reading the paper. We went to help my mother cook breakfast.
"Eddward darling we've missed you, and Renee it's good to have you here sorry that we couldn't make it-"
"Its fine ma'am I understand you and your husband were on a business trip"
As we finished making breakfast we sat at the table and ate together as my parents talked about their trip from some place in Asia. When my father I guess got to a part in the paper he didn't like.
"Ugh that is disgusting the faggot's are now allowed to marry here in Colorado."
Both Renee and I froze one surprised on how fast that happened and by my father's reaction. We pretended that it didn't bother us but I think my mother might have noticed because her pout turned into a frown.
"So Eddward Renee are you two ever going to get back together I still never understood why you guys broke up."
Renee almost chocked on her food and she looked for words.
"Mother we broke up because we both felt awkward like we are basically family, I told you this."
"Still I mean you two were in junior high a lot has changed since then."
Just then Renee said something.
"Yes we both have changed but I see Edd as a brother and he sees me as a sister now if you would excuse me I'm going to my friend's house."
Just like that she got up, she never liked it that my parents still wanted us to be together after we told them countless times how we felt even her parents said something on the matter.
"I don't understand why she got upset over that."
"Well mother she just doesn't like people telling her who she should be with and stuff like that, she just very indepent of a person that's all."
"I guess but you guys were cute together, has she dated since you guys broke up?"
She was fishing
"Yes but the guys she dated turned into really bad people she got hurt too much and now isn't really up for dating and just wants to focus on school."
Then my father spoke up.
"That's good school is very important dating can always come later."
I felt so bad for Renee she didn't want my parents to know her and I were together back then and now I see why she didn't want to say anything.
Renee's point of view.
I can't believe that they won't get over the fact that we dated ugh it's so annoying! I walked over to Kevin's because there is no way Sam and Renae are awake yet. As I knocked on the door I also texted Kevin just to let him know it was me. I heard loud footsteps like he was running down stairs to answer the door. I was surprised to see a women who I assume to be his mom.
"Hello! You must be Renee Kevin is upstairs please come in."
I was surprised she looked happy to see me.
"Kevin darling Renee is here."
"I know I'm coming hold on!"
She turned to me
"Renee thank you for being friends with my son and letting him know about Edd it helped him out a lot."
"Oh um you're welcome."
"A little surprised that I know Kevin has liked him forever and to be honest I was really hoping that something would happen and you gave him hope and me a happy again son."
I was surprised she reminded me of my mom the way she supported her son for being himself. Just then Kevin came down stairs.
"Hey Renee what's up?"
"Not much just trying to escape Edd's parents they were driving me up a wall."
As I told them about what happened they looked shocked that his parented were like that.
"That's horrible so Edd's parents don't even know he is well gay or you."
"No they don't and they can't know about either of us."
Kevin's mom looked hurt over the situation.
"I don't understand how they can be like that and they don't seem to care about yours or their owns sons feeling and want you guys to get back together I mean I've seen what Edd looks like and if you were straight I would think you guys would be cute together but you aren't and the fact that you two are scared to even say anything well it hurts."
"Well the problem is Edd's money is tied up with them so if he came out it would be hard to pay for school and other things unless he got a full ride which I'm sure he will."
She just looked more hurt.
"I want you two to live here and be happy because this isn't fair."
I couldn't help but smile her kindness was pure just like my mom's. Kevin spoke.
"Hey mom its okay I'll make him happy and we'll probably be here more and you'll get to see him and I happy I promise."
"Oh Kevin I love you!"
She hugged him then me. Seeing this made me happy.
"Renee you are always welcome here if you need to get away."
"I can't always leave Edd I mean they are his parents."
She nodded
"Well I have to get to work have fun you two."
Kevin waved him mom off and looked at me.
"Would you be okay with my friends coming over I mean I know you'll be here for dinner and I figured you'd like to know more than just Edd, Plank, the swim team and I."
"Sure sounds like fun."
Just like that he was texting his friends and within minutes two people came over.
"Renee this is Nat and Nazz my two best friends."
His friend Nat looked at me like he was annoyed I was there.
"Um everything okay man?"
Just like that he snapped at me.
"Your stupid jack ass of a best friend has done nothing but bully us for years and Kevin is sitting here defending him and you we don't know you and how do I know once school starts you aren't just going to bully Kevin like Edd does, how can we trust you."
I knew Edd can be an ass but for this guy I don't even know him and he doesn't know me.
"Excuse you, but you don't even know who the hell I am, yes Edd can be a major ass to people because it's only been him and I growing up his two best friends abandoned him when he needed someone he is scared to trust anyone, and why would I bully Kevin he has been nothing but nice to me and wanting to believe that my best friend isn't a bad guy because he is not. So before you go around judging people you haven't met based on who they are friends with take my advice and get to know them people can surprise you like that."
Nat took a step back and Kevin looked upset.
"Kevin I'm sorry for yelling in your house but it seems I should leave I'll come back later just text me."
I left Kevin's house and headed back across the street and grabbed my car and headed to my friend Sam's place. Maybe I should call her just in case.
Ring…
Ring…
"Hello babe what's up."
"Hey Sam I'm coming over bad day so far."
"Okay love I'll see you soon love you."
"Love you too."
As we hung up the drive was quiet at least we still don't live that far from each other.
As I pulled up to her drive way she was outside with Renae I swear these two always are there for me.
"Hey guys sorry to just show up."
"Girl don't be you know you are always welcome over come on in."
As we walked in I told them everything from Edd's parents, how much Kevin's mom was like mine, and Kevin's friend Nat blowing up at me for whatever reason. Sam and Renae knew everything about Edd and I. Then my phone buzzed it was Edd.
[Hey Renee they left for another trip just so you know Plank is coming over have fun at Sam's and Renae's text me when you are on your way home.]
"Plank and Edd are hanging out today."
"I know he texted me."
Sam started laughing at us.
"It's funny how you and Edd dated back in middle school and that's how Renae met Plank and now they are dating guess you having two straight friends isn't too bad."
God I love Sam and Renae.
"Dude let's watch SLC Punk and don't worry about Nat once he sees more of you at school he'll come around."
"I hope so I don't want Kevin to lose his friend over me because of Edd."
"If he is a real friend it won't happen."
Sam put the movie in and we sat together and laughed at a movie we've seen probably too many times once the movie was over I headed out because I felt bad for leaving Edd on his own. The drive home sucked because I passed by Bekah's house it was hard not to stop. When I came to a red light I sent her a text.
[Hey Bekah was in town um I miss you.]
I knew I wasn't going to get a response but just texting her made me feel better. When I got home Plank was still there and they finished a movie.
"Hey guys I'm back. Hey Plank."
"Sup how was Renae?"
"Dead I killed her, dude you are texting her dork."
Plank gave me is blank face while Edd started laughing. Yeah this is home.