Sorry for the delay, it's finals week and I haven't had much time to write.
"Are you guys ready for one of the most exciting nights of the month!" Kendall shouted at lunch one Friday afternoon.
"Oh boy." Jo said. She rolled her eyes and left the table to go sit with Camille.
"A night of manly bonding to the extreme!" James continued.
"A night a food and pointless activities!" Carlos added.
Logan stared at them with a confused look. They smiled at him and then started rhythmically banging their fists on the table.
"Guys night! Guys night! Guys night! Guys night!" the three boys chanted.
Kendall waved his hand to silence his friends. "It is time for our pal Logie here to be inducted into our circle of friends. To become.. one of the dogs!"
The three boys howled and began banging on the table again. "Guys night! Guys night! Guys night!"
Carlos held up his hand up to quiet down James and Kendall. "Logan Mitchell, are you ready to become a member of the pack!"
The boys leaned in towards him awaiting his answer. Logan felt a warmness grow inside him. He had made it, not only did he have friends, he was becoming a part of the popular crowd. This is unreal. For a brief moment, he forgot about being a Reaper and getting into medical school. He felt like a normal teenager, with friends and plans and everything he had to live without for so long. He smiled widely and jumped out of his seat.
"Hell yes I'm ready to join the pack!" he shouted.
The four boys howled and everyone in the cafeteria watched them. As silly as they looked, most of the guys in the room wanted to be a part of the "dog pack" and most of the girls wanted to date the "dog pack". Logan felt so free as he howled. He was somebody. He was going to be a dog, he was going to be the new hockey star. But you'll always be Death, his subconscious told him.
Logan pulled into Kendall's driveway. He took in his surroundings; a huge house with a huge backyard. Kendall's family seemed to be pretty well off. He felt a tad bit nervous, he had never done something like this before. There was also the issue of him being in demand for Reaping. What if I get a letter while I'm there?
The boys were sitting on Kendall's porch waiting for him. They appeared to have hockey gear on, Logan gulped. I know how to play, I just don't want to look stupid in front of Kendall and James.
"Logan!" James greeted as Logan stepped out of his car.
Kendall nodded at him. "What up Mitchell?"
Carlos waved and smiled. "Hey."
"Hi." Logan replied awkwardly.
The three boys stood up and threw some hockey gear at him. Kendall gestured to the two nets at the end of his driveway. "We finally have even teams."
Logan frowned. "I'm not very good though. I'd just be a burden to play with."
Carlos laughed. "What are you talking about Logan, you're an amazing hockey player! I mean, you're not as good as us because we've been playing for years, but with just a little more practice you will be. I've taken you out on the ice about five times now, I think you can manage some street hockey."
Logan reluctantly started putting on his gear. Let's hope I don't mess this up
The boys played hockey until it grew dark outside. Logan proved himself to be Carlos' prodigy as he and Carlos beat Kendall by a substantial amount of points. The boys were all very impressed, not expecting Logan to be so good.
"Wow Logan, you're extremely good for a beginner." Kendall complemented as he made his way up the porch.
"Yeah. You're definitely going to make the team in a couple weeks."
The boys went inside and continued their "pointless activities".
Logan nervously looked at the clock. It was ten. I'll probably get a job soon. Oh shit what if I get a job…
Carlos noticed the anxious look on Logan's face. "Are you okay Logan?"
"Yeah, I'm fine."
They went back to watching Kendall and James play each other in a video game. The boy were fighting each other in hand to hand combat. Blood was splattering everywhere with every move the boys made. I wonder if this offends Logan, seeing as he's, well Death, Carlos wondered. He looked at Logan who was intently watching the screen. His stare was almost creepy and Carlos cringed at the anger in Logan's eyes.
"Logan, I'm going to go get some snacks, wanna come with?"
Logan drew his attention away from the screen and onto Carlos. "Sure."
Carlos got up and started up the stairs, Logan followed. When they got in the kitchen, Carlos didn't head toward the cabinets, he turned to Logan instead. "Is that game making you feel uncomfortable?"
Logan raised his brow. "No, not really. I'm just nervous I'll get a job while I'm here. An outburst of flame in your lap isn't really the best way to keep friends."
Carlos tried to contain laughter. "Or your balls."
The boys laughed at the corny joke. "Damn that would be bad. Not only would I look like some freak with flames erupting in my lap, but my crotch would be on fire. It's a lose-lose situation!"
They laughed again. Carlos gestured to the cabinets. "I'm gonna grab some snackage if you don't mind."
"That's what we came up here to do."
The boys grabbed some snacks from the cabinet and went back downstairs. Kendall and James were still fighting each other in the game.
"You just won't die!" James exclaimed.
Kendall furiously pressed the buttons on the controller. "Well, neither will you!"
Finally, James did a final combo and killed Kendall's character. Logan heard a sudden burst of flames. His eyes widened.
"Oh yeah!" shouted James.
Logan looked down beside him, there lay a black envelope. Carlos looked at him and shrugged. Logan stood up and shoved the envelope in his back pocket. I don't want to leave.
"I have to go. My mom wants me home now."
Logan quickly ran up the stairs and left the boys. "That was weird." Kendall said confused.
Carlos shrugged again. "He's just… unique."