Dave woke up the next morning by rolling out of his bed and landing on the ground with a loud thump. Bro was still sound asleep by the time Dave got up. He was determined to take advantage of his days off of work and sleep as long as he could. Dave dragged himself off the floor and made his way towards the bathroom in order to grab a shower and wake up. The younger Strider figured that Bro planned on sleeping in as long as he could so wasn't going to bother the other. Bro was definitely not planning to get up in any hurry. No work meant no rush, and Dave usually handled himself in the morning anyways, so it wasn't that big of a deal. Once Dave was done with his shower he made is way back to his room with the towel wrapped around his waist. Once in his room he chose to wear his red record shirt and just his boxers at the moment until he had eaten his cereal which since Bro was passed out today was going to be raisin bran.
Bro hadn't slept that hard in ages. It had always been work, Dave was sick, Dave needed a ride to school. He had to go buy groceries, fix the heater. But today he just slept. Dave made his way to the kitchen and poured a bowel of raisin bran. He sat down at the table and tried to think of what he was going to do that day. He kept pondering until his cereal was done and stood up in order to place the bowl in the sink.
Bro didn't wake up until after Dave had finished his cereal and started to clean up. In truth, it was just too hard to stay asleep. He did, however, take his sweet time getting up out of bed. Dave smirked to himself and figured now it was time to annoy his brother and walked towards the stereo and put in the Brittany spears cd and blared it.
Bro let out a hiss as the high pitched music assaulted his fresh out of bed ears. He sluggishly dragged himself down the hall to the kitchen, grumbling under his breath. The younger one sat on the futon and looked at Bro as the other came out of his room. Bro just casually flipped the younger blonde the bird and ducked into the kitchen to grab some coffee. "Ass."
The other said nothing and just switched the CD to Ke$ha. Bro sighed a little, grabbing a cup of black coffee and a package of the poptarts he'd grabbed from the gas station and headed to sit on the futon by his brother. "Mornin.."
"Sup." The other said turning off the stereo. He set the mug on the coffee table, before ripping open his poptarts. Dave glanced at Bro before letting out a sigh and turning on the tv.
"What? Got somethin on your mind little dude?" He raised a brow, stuffing most of a poptart into his mouth. "Nope, just trying to figure out what I am going to do today." He answered. Bro chewed and swallowed, downing the poptart with some coffee. "Oh. Well. I could take you to go get those sweaters if you want." He shrugged.
"Sounds like a plan." He answered.
"Cool. Just give me an hour or two to get up and running."
"Yeah Yeah I guess your old age is catching up."
"It must be." He gave a little grunt of agreement, taking another swig of his coffee.
"I guess we should get you a cane too while we are out." Dave replied.
"That would actually be pretty sweet. Could hit rotten little shits with it or even get handicapped parking."
"while we are out can we get some new converse?" Dave asked.
"Totally kid. Can't have you heading down to the cold states without proper spanking foot gear to go with your sweet ass sweaters."
"I know plus the fucking going around with John means I have to look twice as cool and ironic. Hopefully it will rub off on him." Dave replied
"You sure it's not cause you want to impress the kid?" Bro raised a brow, smirking softly.
"Yeah right that would imply that I am crushing on him." Dave responded.
"If we've already had this conversation kid just play along, but damn if it doesn't sound like you do like him."
"Even if I did he is all no homo so it would never work anyways."
"You never know kiddo. I mean seriously. You already got a skate date planned remember?"
"Yeah, I totally forgot about that." He replied.
"Who knows kid. Just gotta wait and see."
"Whatever you say it is not like you have any troubles talking to people." Dave mumbled.
"Shit. Dave I didn't mean..God damn it kid, sorry." He sighed, reaching over to pat his hair softly.
"It is fine, I mean if worse comes to worse I can text him until I am comfortable." Dave replied.
"Yeah. Course you can do that." He nodded.
"Although I may like John more then a friend." He mumbled.
"Good luck with that kiddo."
"Thanks I guess." He said picking up his phone and taking a photo of Bro. Bro looks over at him and raises a brow at the photo taking. "What was that?"
"A photo dumb ass." Dave replied.
"No shit. Why though?" He stared at him.
Dave said nothing as he add the photo to a text and sent it to John. "John thinks you are a creepy puppet fucking tool."
"So you took a picture of me in my jammies and sent it to your friend." He just sat there, looking at his brother.
"Yep, I did." He replied leaning back on the futon.
"You weird little shit." He sighed and shook his head.
"I could have sent him the one with you and Lil Cal." He replied.
"The one with me and Cal..?" Bro raised a brow.
" It was last year at Christmas." was all the younger Strider replied.
"Huh..Can't remember." He gives a shrug of his shoulders.
"That is because you drank a lot of vodka and egg nog." He answered.
"Don't make shit worse kid. If he thinks I'm some creep, Daddy Egbert probably will, and then won't want us over."
"I wouldn't send John that photo anyways."
"Course you wouldn't."
"Is Lil Cal coming too?"
"I can't believe you even asked that."
"I was wondering how he was gonna get there." Dave replied easily hiding the disappointment.
"With me, of course. No way I'm putting him in baggage." He shook his head. Dave glanced towards Bro and said nothing. " I guess that is gonna work."
"What is it." He eyed the kid, raising a brow. "You really don't expect me to leave him here, do you?"
"It's nothin." The younger blonde replied with a shrug. Bro looked at the other with a raised eyebrow. "It's never nothin."
"Well this time it is."
"Uh huh.."
"Wha?"
"Nothing. It's nothin, remember?"
Dave let out a sigh and stood up and heads to his room in order to change his clothes for the day. Bro watched him go and jus sat there, relaxing. Dave quickly threw on a pair of black skinny jeans that had holes in the knees and pulled on a pair of socks that had holes in them and slipped on his converse. Once dressed he walked back out of his room and jumped when he saw Lil Cal sitting in front of his bedroom door. The teen gave the puppet a nervous fist bump before picking him up in order to return him to his brother. Bro was busy flipping through channels when Dave came back, looking for something a little less boring than the shopping channel and the news. Dave handed Bro Lil Cal and sat down on the computer chair in front of Bro's turn tables. Bro gave Dave a little nod of his head, grinning at Cal and taking him in his arms gladly.
The younger one began messing with something on the turn tables after turning it on.
There was something that he had been working on that didn't sound right when he used his equipment so he was going to see if the same thing happened on Bro's. Normally the adult would have said something or challenged the younger blonde about touching his things, but right now he was giving his attention to Cal, and otherwise really didn't mind after the shit they'd gotten into lately. "I knew it." Dave sighed out when the piece he had been working on still sounded off even on Bro's equipment. He was working on something that he wanted to share with Jade but it seemed like the song was going to be a failure. "I guess I gotta start from scratch, man that song was going to be sick as fuck." He muttered to himself. Bro looked up from where he was with Cal perched in his lap and raised a brow. "What's the problem kiddo?"
"The song I had been working on is a lost cause." He answered.
"Lil dude don't give up just try different shit."
"I'll come back to it later, when I figure out what it is missing. Because I have tried just about everything." He replied turning off the turntables and the rest of the equipment. "I mean the song isn't that important." He said standing up. "You really think so? You don't want to keep trying?"
"Yeah I am sure, this song is just gonna go with the other twenty that never worked out." Dave sighed out.
"If you say so kiddo." He nods a little bit and grins at Cal. The younger Strider looked towards the creepy puppet before walking back into his room. Bro glances back and watches his brother retreat, shrugging and giving his attention back to Cal. Dave sat down on his bed and looked towards his camera. It has been a while since he had taken any photos with it. John finally gets back to Dave in response to the picture.
EB: dude what the hell is up with your bro's pj bottoms?
TG: they were a christmas gift
EB: pfft!
EB: what the hell is on them?
EB: cars? spiderman? what?
TG: hello kitty
EB: oh my god.
TG: what dude?
EB: you guys are so weird.
TG: it is not as bad as the smuppet pjs
TG: plus they were out of mlp
EB: he isn't bringing those right? when you guys come visit?
TG: i dont think he is although lil cal is coming
EB: oh great.
TG: i swear he loves lil cal more then me sometimes
EB: jeez that sounds really shitty dave. sorry man..
TG: i know right anyways how cold does it get there
TG: since bro and i are going sweater shopping
EB: if you aren't used to it, very cold! i checked the weather and it's supposed to snow while you're here!
TG: shit we are going to get gods semen on us that is some fucked up shit there
EB: dave that is a really gross image..
TG: your welcome
EB: you are so strange.
TG: nope that is jade she has some yiffing going on at here place
EB: dave knock it off you sicko! i don't want to know about that!
TG: so were is bro and i sleeping?
EB: well we could stick you guys both on the guest bed, or the couch? or you could sleep in my room i guess.
TG: dibs on your room
EB: okay. we could get you a sleeping bag or something, if you don't want to sleep in my bed. cause it's big enough for two people.
TG: fuck that shit i am sleeping in the bed dude
EB: pff. okay. it's probably more comfy than the floor anyways.
TG: plus i aint that big
EB: is that you admitting that you're short?
TG: haha no you wish i am just saying i am skinny
EB: dang. whatever. close enough!
TG: although bro on the other hand is putting on some weight again
EB: pfff. wow dave. you are so nice to your brother.
TG: i think he found the girl scout cookies stashed in his room
EB: i can't believe you let him buy those anyways. aren't you supposed to help him with that kind of thing?
TG: those were left over from last time
EB: gross. how long ago was that?
TG: like last year
EB: ew! and he still ate them?
TG: yep
EB: ewww. great. now dad is going to like. stuff him like a turkey.
EB: oh god. wow. don't even make a joke dave. i meant with food.
TG: i am sure bro would enjoy being stuffed like a turkey by your dad
EB: gross gross gross. don't need that image!
TG: so what class are you in?
EB: band. last class of the day.
TG: dude it is that late already man i slept late
EB: i do have seventh off remember.
TG: wow i got 8 but my classes switch every day so really i only got 4
EB: i almost forgot you got kicked out of school for the week.'
TG: i see it as an early vacation
EB: of course you do.
TG: yep plus i get to spend my time making remixes and playing video games while you are locked up in kiddie jail
EB: oh man what a life. don't forget you get to distract your best friend from getting an education too.
TG: what kind of friend would i be if i didnt help you out
EB: gee thanks dave.
TG: your welcome what are best bros for
EB: what would i ever do without you.
TG: die of boredom
EB: wait hold on my band teacher is coming
He glanced at his phone before setting it down. Dave let out a sigh glancing at his camera and then the outside, He wasn't going to chance going out the apartment door but he could always go up to the roof and take photos of those huge feathery ass holes. Meanwhile John was getting an earful about throwing off the music by not playing his instrument and texting when he was supposed to be paying attention. Dave walked out of his room and towards the stairs that connected to the roof. He pulled down the stairs and moved out of the way as they fell. Bro glanced towards that direction but didn't budge from his spot, at least not at the moment. Dave placed his camera around his neck and began climbing up the steps. His phone was in his pocket so if John texted him back he would have it on him. Once on the roof the younger Strider took the camera off his neck and began taking random photos. Dave let out a sigh after taking photos and chose that it was time to go back inside and find something to eat for dinner. "Bro, what's for dinner or are we just going to get something when we go to get sweaters?" Dave asked
"We can do whatever you like kiddo." He gave a shrug, tilting his head back to look at his little brother.
"Dennys?" Dave asked.
"Sounds great."
"Awesome, I think John got in trouble with his teacher."
"Yeah? For doing what?" He raises a brow, leaning back against the futon.
"texting in band class."
"Wow. What a nerd."
"That is what I told him."
"That kid needs a few lessons in being cool."
"I have tried to teach him but he is still dead set on liking the wickerman and conair."
"What a shame. Tsk tsk."
"I know right, anyways he said his dad is gonna stuff you like a turkey."
"Pff. Well I guess I have something to look forward to then, huh?" He smirks and wiggles his eyebrows.
"I guess if you wanna be stuffed like thanksgiving dinner."
"By that guy? Heh."
"be careful though you might make lil cal upset"
"Or turn him on. Either is possible."
"I did not need to know that."
"You walked into it lil man."
Dave said nothing in reply instead opted for flipping Bro the bird. " So John says god is going to cover us in his semen while we are there. Also you are getting kinda pudgy again."
"Wow kid. Way to punch me in the feels. I'm just healthy. You on the other hand, need to eat a damn sandwich."
"I would eat a damn sandwich if we had sandwich shit."
"You have legs, lil bro. And we went out this morning or something like that. Should have asked me to get some."
"I woke up late. anyways it doesn't matter."
"It was yesterday then I guess. And whatever kid. Next time."
"Yeah yeah." He said standing near the front door.
"What, you ready to go already?" He raised a brow, watching Dave.
"I have been ready." Dave replied. He glanced at the other as if he was a snail taking forever to catch on.
"Well I guess I'll just change and we can roll out." He got up, heading towards his bedroom.
"Hurry up, before it gets dark outside." He said.
"Calm your tits kid. I'm going." He scoffed, changing his clothes as quick as he could. "My tits are calm." He responded. John replied soon after. Dave felt his phone go off and saw that he had a new text message from John.
EB: gee thanks dave. my band teacher took my phone until after class. bluh. he also threatened to read our messages out loud next time.
TG: shit then next time i should send you something juicy.
EB: oh my god you ass. don't even think about it!
TG: i am making it happen
EB: you're a jerk. bluhh.
TG: god bro is taking forever
EB: taking forever for what?
TG: getting dressed so we can go get sweaters and dennys
EB: oh well. that makes sense. your brother is such a diva.
TG: i know he takes an hour shower and it takes about five mins to pick out a pair of underwear even though they are all orange
EB: oh wow. he is such a weirdo. though..dad kind of does that too.
TG: bro is totally looking forward to being stuffed like a turkey.
EB: you told him. ugh.
EB: of course he is. gross
TG: of course i would tell him
TG: i bet you want to watch your dad stuff bro like thanksgiving dinner that is sick john
EB: why wouldn't you. he's your brother. guess i should have known.
EB: ugh no dave that is gross. i dont want to watch my dad stuff your brother like a turkey nor do i want to imagine that
TG: you act like i tell him everything
EB: nevermind dave.
TG: hold up i am going to see if bro needs me to call life alert
Dave walked towards Bro's door and called out, "Do I need to call life alert again?"
Bro snorted and shook his head, popping the collar on his shirt and heading out of his room. "Can't rush perfection kid."
"Seriously you are like a woman. It doesn't take me that long to get dressed." Dave responded. "Watch what you say kid. I might just drop to off at school dressed like a woman and embarrass you."
"Please don't." He sighed out.
"I dunnooo. That didn't seem too convincing of a plea." He smirked.
"Please for the love god don't show up like that. I swear if you do I will stop talking altogether."
"Don't you dare threaten me kid. I will hand you over to those assholes." He shook his head and moved to mess up Dave's hair. The younger Strider said nothing and just smacked Bro's hand away from his hair. "Why're you so cranky, Dave? Did you not get enough beauty sleep last night?"
"I am not cranky."
"Moody then?"
"you are just messing up my hair"
"Ohh. Of course."
"I am not cranky or moody. I got plenty of rest anyways."
"Nevermind kid. Let's get going."
Dave let out a sigh and pulled out his phone sending John a text.
TG: sorry dude bro was taking forever
TG: sometimes i think he is my sister instead of my brother
TG: i can totally see him walking around in high heels and dress slinking up to your dad asking for some fucking cakes
EB: that is mildly disturbing, dave. please make sure that he doesn't bring anything like that with him.
TG: i cant make any promises dude
He texted while walking down the stairs to the lobby floor. Dave was hoping that they didn't run into those people but now since they were all basically living in the same building they were bound to run into their parents. Bro followed him, raising a brow. "Don't fall, kid."
EB: oh my god. if he wears a dress and flirts with my dad, i swear i am going to cry.'
TG: i would actually pay to see that shit the tag line for the video would be middle age man gets hit on by transpuppet while little boy crys
Dave glanced down at the stairs and determined that he wasn't going to fall any time soon and slipped his phone in his pocket. It would be uncool if he fell down the stairs due to texting smirked when the boy actually put his phone away and focused on walking down the stairs, rather than risk falling. Dave let out a sigh of relief once they reached the lobby. He pulled out his phone and read the text John sent.
EB: you would do that.
TG: hell yeah i would it would be the most watched video on youtube
EB: you're an ass, you know that?
TG: only on tuesdays and fridays
Bro nudged Dave on out the door, darting his gaze around to make sure their parents weren't around before leaving him out to the car. Dave walked to the car swiftly getting the hint and jumped into the passanger side.
TG: i never knew you liked my ass dude
EB: pff. wow dave! of /course/ that's the message you get from that!
Bro gave one last glance around and got in the truck after him. Dave puts his seat belt on before going back to his phone. Bro strapped himself in and headed out of the lot and down the road.
TG: i am hurt
TG: you have hurt me deeply john
TG: how could you do this?
EB: you're just dumb.
TG: dude i aint dumb i have you know i get good grades
EB: and get kicked out of school.
TG: i am not kicked out dude just sent on a free vaction
EB: whatever you say dave.
Dave let out a sigh before putting his phone down. Bro glanced at him. "Somethin wrong kid?"
"It's nothing major, I am just done talking to John right now." He replied. "Is the kid being a tool again?" He raised a brow, turning a corner. "Yeah." Was all the other answered. He figured it was long enough and texted john back.
TG: at least i am not a tool dude
EB: oh so now i'm a tool. gee thanks how sweet.
Bro shrugged and kept driving.
TG: anyways i got to cut our convo short out shopping and shit'
EB: whatever. bye dave.
Dave slipped his phone in his pocket and glanced out the window. "So are we going to the mall?"
"Yep. I figured it'd be our best bet for finding sweaters and shit."
"plus that is the only place that sell converse. Oh John said not to bring the dresses."
"Damn. That kid is such a tight ass."
"I know right. He also goes to bed at 9:30 every night."
"What a lame kid." He scoffed, parking the car in the mall lot. Dave didn't reply and just got out of the truck and adjusted his sunglasses. He just hoped that he didn't run into anyone from school. He would never hear the end of it if they saw him wearing shitty anime shades. Bro got out of the truck after him, locking the doors afterwards and pocketing the keys and nodding towards the outlet mall. "C'mon."
Dave followed Bro towards the entrance with his hands in his pockets. He was looking forward to going to dennys afterwards. Bro got the door and ushered his brother inside. "Where to first?"
"Sweaters." Dave responded glancing at the crowd of people. "Sounds like a plan kiddo." He slowly nodded, brushing through the crowd towards the nearest clothing store to find sweaters. Dave ran towards the store and walked to the sweater section and began looking through them. Bro followed and started rifling through sweaters to pick some of the more ugly, tacky ones. Dave grabbed a few before walking towards the jackets. He looked at them before becoming bored and just grabbing a random one that had red sleeves.
Bro picked a couple of sweaters and headed after his brother, pretty much done in that store. "done." was all the other strider said as he walked to the cashier. "Good." He followed, dumping his things on the counter and flashing a grin at the youngadult behind the counter. "Is this going to be all for you today?" The cashier asked glancing at the two. Dave let out a sigh and pulled out his cell phone.
TG: dude guess what
"Yeah. Thanks, darlin'." He mused, leaning against the counter.
EB: uhh i dunno. what.
TG: i just got some sweaters
The teen just smiled and began to ring the stuff up. "The total is $62.93."
"You are so helpful. So. Come here often?" He ignored his brother's presence, pulling out his wallet.
EB: oh. cool.
"I actually just started here." The teen said. "I am going to the shoe store over by hot topic." Dave said walking out of the store.
TG: yeah now bro is flirting it up with some girl.
"Shit. You had me fooled. Coulda swarn you were a ripened employee. You're good." He cooed.
EB: oh wow. of course he is.
TG: yeah i am just glad i bailed when i did i am not even sure if he heard me leave.
"Haha thank you sir." She said blushing. The employee handed Bro his change and a slip of paper.
EB: doubtful. i'm just glad my dad doesn't do that.
Bro pocketed the change and paper and tipped his shades to wink at her while grabbing the bag. "See ya round darlin."
TG: i am used to it' he texted walking into the shoe store completely oblivious to a group of his class mates standing near the nike section.
EB: how many of those girls has he even actually called or whatever?
The older Strider headed out of the store and started to look for Dave.
TG: well there was that one girl he dated when i was growing up but lil cal tried to kill her or something.
Dave stopped in front of the converse and was looking between the high tops or the low tops in red.
EB: what the hell. no way?
Bro wandered over to a store for adults, while in the shoe store, one of the boys nearby noticed Dave and pointed him out to the others.
TG: true story dude
He had finally decided on a pair of red hightop converse. The younger Strider wondered were his brother was since he was the one with all the cash at the moment.
EB: that is psychotic.
Bro took a minute or two in the store, before heading back to look for Dave, giving enough time for the boys to move over to Dave, the oldest one cracking a grin. "Wow, Dave. Nice glasses. Did you just come back from a Nerd Convention?"
Dave turned around and glanced at the older teen, " Nah I got them from your mom." He responded.
"You want to fight, loser?" The guy scowled, hovering close to Dave. "I'll knock the snark right out of your mouth. Along with some teeth."
"dude back the fuck up, don't you know what the fuck a tic tak is or better yet a tooth brush. Man your breath smells like ass." Dave replied glaring at the other teen through his shades.
The boys behind the older one snickered, but shut up when he glared at them. "So. Didn't see you at school today, chump. Where you been?" He gave Dave a little shove.
"I have been hanging around." Dave replied.
"Downtown?" He teased, smirking at Dave. "Cause with those sunglasses, you'd have to pay to get any attention."
"Dude as if I am sure I get more attention the you ever will by just walking into a fucking room. News flash Terry, no chick will want to sleep with you stank ass. I mean jesus dude take a fucking shower. You smell like a three month hobo that is hooked up on crack."
"Outside, douchebag. This just got personal." He snapped, and the guys behind him were half trying to stifle snickers.
"No thanks dude you are so not my type."
"I am going to kick your ass, Strider. You gay little fuckface."
"do you kiss your boyfriend with that mouth? Oh wait I am sure he doesn't let you kiss him either because of you ass breath." Dave responded. The younger Strider was seriously thinking of showing these tools what he was capable of. "After you princess." He said waiting on the other teen to head outside.
"Don't chicken out, fag. We'll find you and fuck your shit up." He snapped, turning and starting to lead his posse outside. Dave said nothing before sending a text to John.
TG: if i die dude my shades go to you
The younger Strider walked outside with his hands in his pockets and saw the posse of thugs.
EB: dude. what are you talking about?'
Terry stood there, glaring at the blonde and clenching his fists. "You're going to cry, shitface."
"Crying is for tools or babies. Striders don't cry." Dave responded just keeping an eye on the other. He figured he would stay on the defensive and then attack when the other was worn out.
He scoffed, starting to move closer to Dave, scowling at him and raising his fists. "You talk too much."
"Really at school you complain I don't talk enough. Fuck man make up your mind." He replied ready to block the punch.
"Just shut the fuck up Dave." He snapped, throwing a punch at the younger kid. Dave blocked the punch and counter attacked with a round house kick to the older kids side.
He sucked in a breath, scowling at Dave and throwing another punch at him, pissed off. The punch lands only because Dave let it. "Why are you getting pissed off for? I mean I am just a loser and a freak at that." He said mocking the other. Terry growled before throwing another punch towards the dodged the punch at the last seconded and flashed stepped away from the other teen.
"Get the fuck back over here you pussy." He snarled, moving after him and tossing more punches at him. The younger teen flash stepped behind the enraged teen and kicked him in the back causing the other to stumble to the ground. He huffed and puffed, snapping his gaze up from the ground and springing to his feet, digging out a pocket knife like a tool. Dave let out a sigh and kicked the other back on the ground and stepping on the hand that held the pocket knife. "Seriously dude you are a fucking tool." Dave said simply glaring down at the other teen. The teen growled at him, flinching from the pain. "Go fuck yourself you gay little mute bastard."
"Very creative." Dave responded before signing something to the other kid. 'dude you are so fucking stupid and a pansy.' "If you don't mind I have other shit to do then to deal with you losers." He said getting off the other teens hand and walking towards the door of the mall. The teen sat up and threw the open blade after Dave, glaring. The other teenagers started to scuffle away. Dave let out a hiss of pain as he caught the open blade. He glanced down at his bleeding hand and let out a sigh. "Really throwing a fit isn't gonna change the fact that you lost." With that said Dave absconded back into the mall after dropping the knife. The younger Strider was trying to figure out a way to stop the bleeding when he heard his name being called. Dave quickly shoved his bleed hand in his pocket and looked towards Bro.
Bro gave him some gesture and wandered over. "I stop to chat with a girl and you abscond the fuck away? What's the deal kid? Where the hell have you been?"
"I was outside getting some fresh air and I told you I was going to the shoe store." Dave respond. "Oh right. Well you weren't there when I went to go check on you. Look Dave. Now you really can't wander off on me. With you know who in town."
"Sorry." Dave responded. He had his guard up in case Terry and his wonder squad tried to do something with his back turned.
"Can we go get the shoes now?" He asked.
"Yeah. Let's go kiddo." He nodded a little and starts walking. Dave began walking behind his brother and pulled out his bleeding hand in order to look at it quickly before grabbing his phone and texting John.
TG: crisis no longer issue i am still alive and kicking.
TG: with only minor battle wounds
EB: what the fuck happened, dave? what did you do? what are you talking about battle wounds?
Bro glanced over at Dave but didn't catch the sight of the others wound yet. The older Strider was mainly making sure he didn't lose the other again.
TG: dude i didnt do anything will you calm your tits
Dave was somewhat surprised the goon squad or the tool didn't come after him although he was kinda happy that they didn't. Dave walked into the shoe store and walked over to the converse and stood next to them while waiting for Bro.
Bro quietly strode over to his little brother and looked at the converse. "These are the ones?"
"Yeah the red ones though." Dave replied shoving his hand back in his pocket.
"Great. Okay. Let's go get them to grab your size." He reached over and patted his shoulder.
"cool." He responded looking at his phone seeing that there was no text and just slipped it into the other pocket. As they waited for the clerk to get the right size for Dave, Terry and his goon squad came back in to the store.
The angry teen spotted them and let his goons over, when Dave's back was turned, grabbing his arms. "We weren't done, fucker."
Bro's attention was momentarily focused on something else.
EB: don't lie to me dave. what happened!
Dave said nothing and glared at the other teen and yanked his arm out of the teens grasp. "take a fucking hint and get." Dave sighed out.
One of them grabbed a fistful of his hair and yanked him back, but Bro noticed, and raised a brow. "What the fuck is going on here?"
Dave's face didn't give away to how much pain he was in due to his hair being pulled so roughly. The one holding his hair quickly let go when Bro had spoken up. All of goons had retreated leaving Terry alone to face the wrath of one Bro Strider. The older Strider was sending the overweight teen a death glare that could kill the devil. "You're one of the tinsel ass little fucks pickin on my kid at school, huh? Well let me tell you something, dick munch. If I ever hear you laid a finger on him, I will come to your house and shove your head so far into the toilet that you'll be able to see Nemo." Bro said evenly and with no emotion. Terry made a face at them both and left. Dave watched the exchange and watched as the other teen left. Thankfully after the other teens left the clerk returned with a box of converse in Dave's shoe size. Dave quickly signed thank you to his brother. Bro just gave him a little nod and watched him take the box. "Need to try em on or are you good, sport?"
"nah I am good." He said grabbing the box with both hands.
"Rad." He nodded and moved to the counter, looking at the employee. "We'll take these ones, dollface."
"alright, would you like to add on some new nike socks for five more dollars?" She asked. He gave Dave a look, leaving it up to him to make that decision.
"Sure I guess." Dave responded.
"Guess we'll take a pair, then." He shrugged.
"Alright that will be added on, that now brings your total to $45.67." The woman said glancing at the two. "you have a cute son." She commented.
The elder Strider raised a brow and glanced at Dave. "Oh yeah. I'm surprised, actually. You'd think so much sex during a pregnancy would fuck a kid up in there, but hey. He seems fine." He smirked, handing over the money. The woman blinked confused. Bro just sighed and reached to touch her hand sneakily. "I'm just screwin with you babe. My lil bro here definitely is pretty cute. Thanks." He replied. Dave just scoffed and glanced down at his once bleeding hand and pulled out his phone and texted John. "Oh I am sorry." She said handing the older Strider the bag. "Don't be sorry sweetheart. No harm done." He shrugged and gave her a little smirk."Have a nice day." She said with a smile. "You too sweet thang." He gave her a nod and nudged Dave out of the store. Dave walked out of the store and walked towards the mall entrance. Bro followed, toting all of the bags along. Dave got into the passenger side and let out a sigh.
TG: why do you want to know what i did so bad man?
EB: because you made it sound all important and sue me for being kind of worried?
TG: i just got in a strife is all
EB: so then how'd you get hurt?
TG: knife
EB: a knife!
TG: yeah a knife since the person i was fighting was being a pussy and couldnt take the fact that they were losing against me
EB: how bad is it? are you okay?
TG: i am fine and i have had worse from my strifes from bro so a little slice to the hand is going to keep me down
EB: you're not getting out of this dave!
TG: oh come on seriously john i told you what happened its not the end of the world
TG: well maybe it is but i dont see any meteors coming to destroy our planet
EB: how bad was it though?
TG: not that bad
EB: liar
TG: john come one dude would i lie to you? the answer is no and i am telling the truth
EB: prove it
Bro looked over at him once he was in the driver's seat. "What?" he asked his younger brother. "Nothing." was all he replied. "Okay then. You're sure?" The older male responded. "Yeah, why?"
"You seem like something's up, kid." He started to take them home and then remembered their plans and drove to Denny's. "Denny's?" Dave asked confused. "Yeah don't tell me you forgot kid." Bro retorted. "Nah I thought you forgot." Dave sighed before taking a photo of his hand and sent it to John. "I forgot for a minute but I got my head back in the game." The male responded. "Sweet, I am totally digging some French Toast." Dave responded before going back to his phone. "Don't even get me started on the french toast. Mm. Let's roll kid."
"Awesome." Dave replied.
EB: dave!
EB: that looks pretty bad
EB: you need to sanitize and bandage it
TG: nah its fine
EB: ughhh. don't let it get infected
TG: yes nurse egbert
EB: wise ass
TG: but you love me for it
EB: lucky for you, yeah
TG: what really?
EB: well duh
TG: awesome cuz i love you too john
EB: well i should hope so! it wouldn't make a very good bromance if it was just me
TG: i know right
EB: man, thanksgiving is either going to be really great, or horrifyingly embarrassing.
TG: maybe both
EB: oh wonderful
TG: oh come on it aint that bad
EB: yeah you would say that
EB: your brother will most likely be the most embarrassing part
EB: i mean have you seen your brother
EB: he is odd as hell
TG: whoa hold up
TG: yeah sure bro has his strange hobbies but that doesnt make him strange as hell
TG: rude much john
TG: anyways i my responses might be slow i am getting ready to eat
EB: let me guess pizza?
TG: nah dennys
Bro climbed out of the truck and waited for Dave. Dave climbed out and walk towards the door of Denny's. Bro followed quietly, eyes locked on the door. Dave stood at the front waiting for Bro. "How many" the waitress asked. "two." Dave answered softly. Bro stopped next to Dave and slipped his hands in his pockets. The waitress smiled and said, "This way. Bro nodded and followed her along to the table. "Thanks, babe."
Dave followed the waitress and Bro to their table and took a seat. Bro sunk into his seat and started to flip through the menu. "My name is Cindy and I shall be your waitress, can I start you off with any drinks?" She asked. "Orange juice is fine for me." He shrugged, briefly looking her over. "apple juice." Dave replied looking at the menu. Bro studied his menu for another short moment before shutting it. The waitress had left in order to fulfill the drink order and came back a few minutes later with them. "Are you ready to order?" She asked. He folded his arms over his chest and nodded slowly. "Totally."
"Alright what can I get for you ?" She asked ready to take down the order. "I'll get the all you can eat pancakes." He leaned back in his chair and looked over at Dave.
"French toast is fine." He answered. The waitress wrote the order down and then left the two alone. Bro looked over at Dave and tapped the table. "Who were those little assholes at the store?"
"just some tools from school." Dave answered.
"The ones that were bullying you."
"Yeah, apparently Terry didn't take the hint the last time he tried to fight me, it is not like I touched him at all I mainly dodged until I was able to get him on the ground. Although today I... never mind."
"No never minding. You spill the fuckin beans, kid. What happened?"
"I was just minding my own business and they just came over and started bugging me. We talked some we went outside he pulled a knife out like a tool."
"A knife? What did he do?"
"threw it and I caught it."
"Let me see your hand."
"it's fine, the cut wasn't that deep."
"Don't care. Let me see it."
Dave sighed and showed Bro his right hand. "see isn't that bad."
"You better wash it, kiddo. Why don't you run to the bathroom and clean up."
Dave said nothing and got up to go to the rest room just as the food was coming out. He stood in the bathroom and washed his hands. He winced slightly when the water touched his cut but for the most part cleaned it.
TG: dude bro found out my strife
EB: well duh! he is your brother, remember
TG: well if we go through with the marriage and then he would be your bro too
TG: rose would be the best man while jade would be the brides maid
TG: your dad would be the one to make our wedding cake
TG: our wedding would be the most ironic one ever
EB: oh my god! seriously
EB: dave you have been planning this for awhile now haven't you?
TG: hell yeah i have been planning this for years now
TG: even got the place picked out and everything
TG: well i gotta reply to you in a bit food is here
EB: ugh fiiiiiine
Bro just kept shoveling forkfuls of food into his mouth, not giving any fucks. Dave stopped eating half way through and kept drinking his apple juice until it was empty. Bro finished up and just sighed, finishing his juice and relaxing. Bro exchanged a few words with the waitress, even cocking a smile at her before Dave returned. The waitress was smiling coyly and smiled before leaving the two to enjoy their meal. Bro gave a nod to his brother before starting to eat his food when the waitress decided to leave. He texted before setting his phone down next to his plate and began to dig into the french toast and apple juice. It was so good to finally get a real meal into his stomach. The teen looks down at his phone before texting the other again.
TG: okay back
EB: welcome back
EB: so anyways were is this place you have picked out for us?
TG: we are going to new york city and getting hitched in madison square garden
EB: you have got to be kidding me
TG: nope i am all serious up in this house
EB: i am not marrying you there. you dont even know anything about sports dave!
TG: then were do you want to get married?
EB: i dont know. not there
TG: how about canada
EB: why there?
TG: i was just thinking that mooses would make lovely guest
EB: wooow hehe no somewhere meaningful, doofus
TG: how about japan
TG: i am sure bro would be up for it
TG: since it would be like one of his animes that he watches
TG: we could become magical girls and everything
EB: pfff no way!
TG: we could dress like sumos and geishas
EB: omg no dave! if we are getting married then it is going to be a traditional and american! with suits and in america
TG: damn why do you have to crush my dreams?
EB: i am not sorry
TG: of course not
TG: hold up leaving dennys
Cindy returned and asked, "Is there anything else I can help you with?"
"No no. Thanks though. You've been a real peach." He responded, smiling at her. "please come again and I will go get the check." She noticed the barely touched french toast and asked, "would you like a take home tray?"
Bro looked over at the younger blonde. "Dave."
"yeah that is cool" He replied. She smiled and went to the back in order to grab a take home tray. She returned shortly with the tray and the check. "You can pay at the front." She said with a smile. Bro eyed the blonde, giving a little noise of acknowledgement to the waitress before looking at the check. "wha?" Dave asked. "You're bein kind of spacey kid. Somethin up?"
"I kinda lost my appetite and planning something with John. So what is the damage on the check?"
"Planning? It's nothing too bad. Don't worry about it kiddo." He shrugged.
"I bet the waitress gave you a discount." He said putting the french toast in the tray and closed the top. Once that was done he placed his phone in his pocket and picked up the Styrofoam container. "I think she did. Damn. The girl was cute, kid. The way she swayed them hips, too." He sighed, getting up. "I give her a five." Dave replied walking towards the front were the cash register was. Bro snorted and moved to the register, handing over the money. Dave walked out of the store and towards the truck waiting for Bro to come out. Bro walked out to the truck after Dave. Dave waited for the doors to be unlocked before climbing into the pick up truck. Bro got in too and started the truck and then they were homeward bound. The teen pulls out his phone and returns to talking to John.
TG: dude the sun is freaking crazy here
EB: why are you looking at the sun you dork?
TG: i am not staring into the damn thing
EB: hey so uh when will you guys leave?
TG: i dunno when you do you want us to come?
EB: well duh as soon as you can. i mean we cant really spend brotime together if you dont come early enough
TG: i will talk to bro about coming as early as we can
TG: i will let you know when i find out
EB: okay
"Bro when are we leaving?" Dave asked.
"I dunno kid. When do you want to leave?"
"The day before break starts?" He asked before looking down at his phone.
TG: i am asking now
EB: well ask faster
TG: working on it
EB: *sighs* see i am sighing dave
The teen rolls his eyes and returns his attention to bro. "How many days is that?" The older male asks. "Monday of next week, I think." The teen replies. "Well whatever man. We can leave then if you want."
"I will let, John know since he is bugging me about it." Dave replied.
EB: ugh i hate waiting
TG: i am heading out next monday
TG: my phone is about to die so i will talk to you when i get home
EB: siiiigh fine whatever
"So you going to call any of the chicks that gave you their number today?"
"Hmmm...Probably not."
Dave just nodded his head and looked out the window real quick.
Bro tapped his fingers on the wheel and turned a corner. "Man this'll be great."
"yeah it is going to be fucking awesome."
"Mhm. Not too bad a sight, and some good food and rumps. We've got somethin good here, kid."
"At least for Thanksgiving. Oh dad egbert has a swear jar or something like that."
"You're serious?"
"I am just kidding"
"Oh Good."
"Of course it is."
"I'd be broke by the time the first day was over."
"yeah between the two of us."
"Exactly."
"Are we home yet? because my phone died."
"Yeah uh. We're going to take a little drive, instead of going home."
"cool were we going?" Dave asked. "Just away." The older Strider replied keeping his eyes on the road. Dave said nothing and just shrugged his shoulders confused but let it go. "I won't keep shit from you kid. Just. They were there again."
"oh." was all the younger male said. "Yeah.." Bro replied a little upset. "Do we have suitcases?" Dave asked. "Uh...Nah, I don't think so." Bro responded. "we could always walk around walmart or something." He suggested. "Yeah. Let's do that." Bro nodded and headed that way quietly. Bro finally pulled into the lot and parked on the closer side. Dave waited for Bro to get out before he followed suit. He just hoped after the trip to walmart his parents would be gone or not in the area. Bro moved over to walk beside Dave, reaching around and ruffling his hair a little. Dave let a small smile grace his face before walking towards the door. Bro grinned and nudged his little brother, wandering in too. Dave walked towards the movie section and began looking at the dvds. Bro just followed along behind him quietly, making sure to keep up with the boy.
"Can we get this movie?" Dave asked holding up The Avenger's. "Yeah, sure kiddo. Sounds great." He gave a little nod. "Cool." Dave replied holding onto the dvd. John had been telling him about the movie and he had meant to check it out but forgot about it. After glancing at a few more DVD's Dave made his way to the house hold items were they normally keep their suitcases. Bro kept an eye on Dave, and even followed him along to the next stop in the store. "Do we need a big one or small one?" Dave asked.
"Huh? Oh. Dunno. What do you want to get?"
"Are we gonna pack all of our shit together or separate?"
"That's up to you lil man."
"I guess two medium ones then." Dave sighed out. "Sounds like a plan lil man." He nodded a little. Dave picked out one that was red and waited for Bro to get his.
Bro just grabbed a grey one cause there were no orange ones. "Oh walmart brought back fabric." The younger male spoke up. "Sweet. Let's roll in that direction kid."
"I think it is were the beads are." Dave replied walking towards the craft aisles. Bro followed after the boy who seemed to know where he was going. Dave stopped were there was tons of fabric and looked on bored. He wasn't one for sewing or doing much things with crafts of any sort unless it was drawing. Bro messed up his brother's hair and started to pick through the fabric in amusement. Some of these fabrics had smuppet potential. Dave glanced up and didn't see Bro anywhere. Bro had forgotten to keep an eye on Dave, and didn't even know he wasn't following anymore. Dave looked around and chose to go down the fabric aisle in order to see if Bro was on the other side. The younger Strider wasn't in panic mode yet since he was sure he would find Bro. Bro had headed down a couple of aisles to grab some more thread. Dave headed down the next aisle and let out a sigh of relief. Bro looked up and saw his brother and gave a little nod. "Hey kiddo." "figures" Was all the teen said glancing at the thread and ribbons near him. Bro raised a brow, and shrugged at him. Dave walked over to Bro and hugged him. Needless to say he was scared that Bro would leave him behind. Bro was surprised at that, but he just tucked an arm around Dave, and then the other one, holding him close and not saying a word. The teen let go of the older male after five minutes and stood next to Bro. Bro glanced at him and carried on his browsing. "Can we go home soon?" Dave asked. "Sure kiddo. Let's go pay for this shit and head home." "Awesome." He replied following Bro towards the front were the cashiers were. On the way there he grabbed another movie called Interview with a Vampire since it was on sale. Bro didn't seem to notice or care, and started to pile their stuff onto the conveyor belt. Dave followed Bro out of the store carrying the bags of Fabric, thread and movies in one hand. Bro took the suitcases and carried them to the truck, glancing at Dave briefly. Bro followed him and took the suitcases to the truck. Dave stood near the truck and watched as random people passed by and pointed and laughed at both Bro and him since it was dark and they were wearing shades. Bro tossed the suitcases in the back and glance in the direction, moving over and getting Dave's door. "C'mon kid. Let's get out of here." Dave climbed into the truck setting the bags down at his feet before closing the door. Bro flipped the people the bird and climbed in the truck after him. The drive home was mostly quiet."Okay so what are you going to do while I am looking up tickets?" He asked as he got out of the truck. "Pack shit up. Sound like a good plan?" He climbed out of the truck and headed towards their building. "Yeah I am fine with that." Dave replied walking towards the apartment with the walmart bags in hand and grabbing his red suit case.
Bro nodded and headed on with his own suitcase in hand, after darting back over and grabbing it. "Cool."
Dave said nothing as he made his way towards the elevator ignoring the people in the lobby. Bro followed after him, giving the lobby attendant a little head nod. Dave got on to the elevator once it was empty and held the door open for the other Strider. Bro ducked in behind him quietly, before motioning for him to let them shut. The younger Strider let go of the button and just stood there in the silence listening to the rickety sounds coming from the elevator. Bro stood there in the elevator and yawned, waiting for the two of them to get up to their floor. Dave signed towards Bro asking if he was okay enough to pack. He raised a brow and eyed his little brother, signing back yeah, and questioning why he was asking. Dave signed that he looked worn out and stressed. He flashed a little smile and reached out to pet his hair a little, and sign that he was alright. Dave just smiled a little. The elevator came to a stop on their floor and Dave got off the elevator and waited for the other to get off. He made his way to the apartment and waited for the other to unlock the door. Once the door was unlocked he went inside setting his load of bags down and grabbed his ipad and started pestering John.
[ turntechGodhead [TG] beagn pestering ectoBiologist [EB] at 7:15]
TG: it is not like if we came any earlier that it would make a difference
EB: you dont know that
TG: plus i highly doubt that your dad would let you skip school
EB: so you could sneak in
EB: plus he wouldn't have to know
TG: true i am a fucking ninja
EB: see it would work
TG: plus i am sure i can fit in your closet
TG: we could stick bro in your dads closet
TG: oh hey did you ever tell that chick that you liked her?
TG: i think i am going to pester rose later to tell her about our sweet bromance that will be going on during thanksgiving
EB: no dave i didnt
EB: i stopped liking her though
EB: she has a boyfriend that is twice my size
EB: girls are lame anyways
EB: pfft go ahead and tell her she did tell me that she was waiting to hear from you
TG: nah i am good
TG: i just scared the shit out of bro though
TG: i told him about your dads swear jar
EB: pfft
EB: i dont recall telling you about that
TG: i know
TG: i wanted to see how he would react
EB: how did you find out?
TG: wait?
TG: that shit is true?
TG: fuck
EB: haha
EB: no
EB: i was just teasing you
EB: he quit that a while ago
TG: dude you had me fucking scared
EB: i could tell just by that series of texts
TG: that is not cool
EB: i know you aren't
TG: whoa egbert i cant believe you said that
TG: i am so cool it makes kool aid look lame
EB: of cooooooourse you are
TG: are you doubting me egbert?
EB: no of course not dave
EB: why would i do that?
TG: i dunno that doesnt too convincing
TG: i am hearing the voice of some one who is doubting me
EB: pfft whatever dave
TG: haha
EB: dont take this the wrong way
EB: but i am really excited that you are coming
TG: i am excited as well
TG: although i dont want to cum in my pants since bro does the laundry
EB: you are such a tool dave
TG: oh no you did not just go there
EB: i did and what are you going to do about it?
TG: what the last time i touched the washer machine it exploded
EB: wooooooow dave
TG: true story and i am also not allowed to touch the stove either
EB: i bet
TG: yeah i tried cooking ramen and left the stove on while i went to take a shower and destroyed the pan and caught the cabinet on fire
TG: luckily bro wasnt home at the time and i was able to put the fire out before he got home but i wasnt able to get rid of the smell
EB: wow dave you would be the shittiest housewife
TG: i know that this is why you are the house wife and i am the lazy husband that the kids love
EB: kids! you are already thinking about kids
TG: hahaha no i think your pet salamander is enough
EB: yeah that is right no kids
TG: so when bro and i went to walmart i think i have sold my soul to be forever covered in puppet dong
EB: woe is dave
EB: how did you mange that one?
TG: showed bro the fabric section in walmart
EB: i thought they got rid of that section
TG: nah they brought it back
EB: cool i guess
TG: no it is not cool the old ladies could have gotten their fabric else where
EB: are you calling your older brother an old lady now?
TG: hell yeah i am
TG: he has a horde of cats and all
EB: pfft we are not going to be that couple who has to do an intervention on a cat hoarder? you better save your bro before it is too late dave
TG: he is more like a rabided dog when his in the fabric section. it is best not to tred into that battle field
EB: okay fine but his wedding present has to be store bought
TG: so something new gotcha
EB: no dave
EB: just something not bro made or plush
TG: i know what you meant fish dick
EB: wow you are sleeping on the couch in the hotel during our honeymoon?
TG: but honey i get lonely
EB: bring a blow up doll
TG: i dont need one of those when i got you
TG: bro is acting strange i mean he is always strange but this is a new level of strange for him
EB: your mouth is not going anywhere near my dick, dave
EB: strange how?
TG: like paranoid strange
EB: why?
TG: something to do with our folks being in town
TG: i mean dont get me wrong i am hella freaked out
EB: well duh he is an adult and aren't you guys close
EB: he is allowed to be worried
TG: whoa bro is a adult damn this is news to me
EB: oh shut up dave
TG: why dont you make me
EB: screw you and your sarcasm
TG: so i lost bro at walmart earlier
EB: way to go dave!
EB: this is why we cant have kids
TG: no our kids would totally wear those leash things that i had to suffer with
TG: i had ended up finding him so all is well
EB: haha those things
EB: we are not putting our kids on those things
TG: awww why not?
EB: because they are stupid as hell like shades
TG: whoa you did not just diss the shades how could you?
TG: next you are going to say that they can not have aj
EB: dont even get me started dave
TG: you wound me
EB: you will get over it
TG: i am drowning in the tears of our nonexistcent children over the lack of aj that you are denying them
EB: oh boo hoo
TG: ugh my young heart just stopped beating i am dying
TG: you have killed me john
TG: i am now dead
EB: oh damn
EB: too bad
EB: i guess i am a widower now
TG: are you kidding i wouldnt leave you and casey behind
EB: darn
EB: your ghost would see us moving on and get all vengeful like the ghosts from ghost busters and then we will have to give them a call
TG: oh no not the ghost busters
EB: be afraid ghost of husbands past
TG: hey i am going to get on my computer
EB: yeah we should skype
TG: sure whatever you can watch me pack my bags
EB: kayyy! i am so excited dave
TG: i can see you jumping for joy right now
EB: stop spying on me and just get online already
TG: maybe i am and maybe i am not but you will never know
TG: so i gotta get off because my ipad is about to die
TG: i will be on skype in a moment.
[turntechGodhead [TG] ceased pestering ectoBiologist [EB] at 8:05]
He lets out a sigh before heading to his room and turning on his computer monitor. He quickly logs into skype and starts a video chat. The first thing he noticed was John's face.
"Yo." he said leaning back in his chair. John jumped slightly before smiling. "Hey Dave, took you long enough to get on."
"Well I couldn't log on too soon."
"So are you still going to be flying out on Monday?" John asked.
"Yep though I am sure I can get bro to let us leave sooner."
"You really think so?" the other asked excited.
" Yeah, let me go ask." The blonde replied standing up. The younger Strider leaves his room and heads to the living room where Bro was lounged out on the futon watching TV. " Bro, John wants to know if we are still leaving on Monday." Dave inquired leaning on the back of the futon. " Dunno, do you want to leave later or earlier?" He replied with a raised eyebrow. "Well John wants us to come sooner and I wouldn't mind leaving earlier. " He replied. " Oh well then we can leave whenever, Though you gotta look online for some tickets and make sure it is alright with his dad too."
Dave nodded his head before heading back to his room. "Back. Bro said he is cool with it as long as it is alright with your dad."
"Are you kidding? dad will flip a bitch just come. He can't say no if you are already here." John replied. "alright but if Bro finds out I lied i am blaming you and you are lucky that I love you so much." He said before going to tell Bro. "Bro, dadbert said it was okay." He said yelling out his bed room door. "Right on then we will leave asap." Bro yelled back. "Yes! thanks so much dave! I will totally make it worth the risk."
"That's right I am the best boyfriend ever."
"Dude."
"What?"
" you are such a kidder aren't you?"
"Damn you caught me John."
"dork"
"Dweeb"
Dave let out a sigh and rubbed his eyes under his shades. He was thinking about telling John how he felt about the other boy when he got there. "Man I can't wait for you to get here. Though shouldn't you be packing and getting tickets so you guys can get here?" John asked watching his friend. "Yeah I am getting ready to check that out." Dave retorted going to his web browser. "Hold up I am going to get Bro really quick." Dave said."Kay!" John chimed. He stood up and walked out of his room and went into the living room. "Bro." He called out when he didn't see the other on the futon. Bro peeked out of his room, moving over to Dave. "What's up lil man?"
"I found some tickets." Dave said before heading back to his room in order to show what he found. "Hold up on the talk real quick, Bro is coming." The younger blonde said once he returned to his room. John just nodded and shut his mouth, the elder Strider entering the room and moving to the computer. "This is what I have found so far. The First one flies out at 3 am and arrives in Washington at 7 am and another one flies out at 12:30 am and arrives there at 5 am." Dave said showing the two plane tickets.
"Okay. Well it's not going to all that fun, but we'd better take the one at 3 am kiddo. Don't want to get there too early and cause papa Eggies any more trouble than planned. What day is the flight?"
"Tomorrow is the flight date."
"So tomorrow at 3 am or like. The 3 am next day?"
"Tomorrow at 3 am"
"Okay cool. Wanna chat up your little princess and give him a heads up?"
"He has been on this whole time."
"Yeah? Hey princess." He raised a brow, and John rolled his eyes. "Hey Mr. Strider."
"Don't piss yourself, John."
"Shut up Dave! I'm not going to!" He huffs, and the elder Strider just smirks.
"So yeah we are gonna be there bright and early dude."
"Yeah. Got it Dave. Just um. Text me when you get there. To the airport."
"Right, all we gotta do now is to order the tickets."
"Yes! Gogogogogo!" Bro snorted at how excited John was.
"Well let me move so Bro can use my computer." He said standing up.
"Oh! You want me to hang up or something?" Bro sank down in the chair and started to get busy buying their plane tickets. "No." Dave said going into his closet in order to grab some shirts. After grabbing his shirts he made a pile on his bed and went to the hallway in order grab his suit case. "Bro were are the bags from the mall?" He asked. "Okay." John nodded. Bro looked up. "Shit kid they're in the truck, sorry."
Dave let out a sigh and just sat down on his bed. "Want me to go get em?" He got back to work and finished ordering the tickets. "Nah we can pack that stuff later." Dave replied pulling a bottle of apple juice out from under his bed. "Okay, well I'm gonna go get packed some more. Tickets are paid for." He stood up and headed for the door.
"Alright" He replied stood up and walked to the now empty computer chair. "So are you going to be able to sleep at all?" Dave asked John.
"Pfffft I have to! I mean. If I don't, I won't be able to go to school. Waiiiitttt.." He grinned wide at him.
"did you just forget that we are leaving at 3 am? You said you wanted us to come sooner so we are"
"I know! But! Nevermind, just come. I'll try to sleep!"
" I think you are going to spend most of the night laying in your bed pretending to sleep, hopefully your dad doesn't get to mad at the fact that we are showing up early."
"Oh whatever. Dad will get over it after a little while. It's not that bad."
"True, so what else is there to do in your state?"
"Ummm. What have I told you already? Cause there's lots of movie theaters. Ice skating, snow! Hehe..Parks. Um. We can figure something out?"
"True" Dave said standing up and moving towards his dresser in order to grab some boxers and threw them on the pile of clothing that was on his bed. "So what is your school like?" he asked just trying to keep the conversation going. John watched, leaning on the palms of his hands, elbows on his desk. "Oh it's just great. Everyone is so nice and blah blah blah." He trailed off, sighing. "I just can't wait til you get here."
"i am sure you cant. Just reframe from showing me off to all your uncool friends, they may just steal me from you"
"Ugh. Yeah. Like that's a possibility."
"It is true everyone wants a piece of a Strider, just to make themselves seem cooler then everyone else. Although you are the exception to that rule."
"No I meant about my uncool 'friends'. That isn't even...Nevermind. Uh. So. What are you going to do? Sneak to school with me?"
"Nah I am probably going to catch up on my beauty sleep."
"Oh. Well okay. So I'll see you after school then. Cause you'll get here after I go."
"Can't you just miss school for a day?"
"I have a band performance thing tomorrow at the rally. I'll be busted if I don't show up."
"and here I am flying out to see my wife to be."
"Oh shut up. If I could ditch I would! But this performance counts as part of my grade!"
"and this is why I don't take band. Should I bring something nice to wear to you concert?"
"It's during seventh period, if you'll be awake and willing to come. And it's just a rally. Nothing fancy Dave. Please."
"Gotcha."
"Good. Thanks."
"So what did you do today?"
"Ummm. Nothing exciting. I got home and did homework and watched a movie."
"let me guess con air"
"Nope! I've used the disc too much and it won't play anymore. Which is stupid."
"see that movie sucks so bad that it wont even work with a few scratches, So was it The Wickerman or Ghost Busters?"
"It was Ghost Busters thank you very much." He huffed, crossing his arms. Dave said nothing as he took off his shirt in order to switch it for his wife beater. "Seriously how many times does that make it now that you have watched that lame movie?"
John stared for a moment before blinking and shaking his head. "I don't know. A lot? Thirteen?" The other teen replied still looking at his best friend. He could clearly see a few scars and some small cuts that littered the others freckled covered shoulders and arms. Dave sat back down at his computer and said "Wow I am amazed you didn't watch it four times in a row. Are you sick?"
"Oh ha ha, Dave. What? Why would I be sick?" He raised a brow, at his best friend on the screen. "Because normally you watch that movie four times in a row." Dave replied finally opening the bottle of apple juice that was sitting near the keyboard. "No. I'm not sick! Bluh!" He wrinkled his nose and stuck his tongue out at him. "I can't believe you still drink that piss."
"This is not piss, plus its good for me."
"It's like. Almost all sugar! How is that good for you?"
"It has vitamins in it"
"Pfft it just says that in order for people to ignore the fact that they are drinking nothing but sugar."
"I mean it"
"Whatever, Dave!"
"ugh."
"can you please not yell. Bro might come running in thinking some one broke in. Hey Egbert you still there? If you don't answer I'll start stripping"
"Oh my god keep your clothes on! Blah. Don't strip."
"I was just joking" He replied laughing. "Good. That would be really hard to explain if my dad walked in.."
"yeah I can imagine."
"Oh god. I don't even want to think of what he'd say.."
"I think he would just walk out"
"Oh god I'm not sure if that'd be better or worse."
"I dunno I think your dad walking in would be better then bro walking."
"How? Dave. My dad is like. A ruler like the kind you measure stuff with. He's just so Bluh." He whispered.
"Bro would turn in to material for his website"
"Ew! Your brother is so gross with that website!"
"Wait you have been on it?"
"...Why would he use you for material..? Oh god."
"I was kidding, he would actually use it as black mail so I would be stuck doing dishes until the day I moved out."
"Oh. Well that would be awkward, anyways."
"You're telling me."
"Are you done packing already?"
"Nope, it is currently in a pile on my bed"
"Go pack Dave!"
"Sheesh yes honey, will do. " Dave replied before standing up and walking towards the suit case and his pile of clothes. He began to fold everything before opening the suit case and putting them neatly in to it. John sat still at his computer with a grin on his face, leaning on his hand again and watching Dave. "Hehe..You might as well be whipped, Dave."
"Whatever you say." Dave replied looking at the contents of his suitcase before going back into the closet in order to grab two more pairs of pants. He also grabbed another one of his shirts and headed out of the closet. John watched him in amusement, and even broke into a little fit of giggles. "Dave. Dave Dave. You just came out of the closet. How does it feel?" He mused, perking up a little bit. "I feel like I have been set free, You should try coming out of it John." Dave replied folding the pants and shirts. Once they were placed into the suitcase he went over to his dresser in order to grab some socks. For some reason he felt like he was forgetting something but couldn't figure it out. John just rolled his eyes and stuck out his tongue at the webcam. "I would, you know..But all of the clothes in here are just way. Too. Fabulous." He snorted, looking at his best friend. "What? Missing something?"
"Bet it is all glitz and glamour in your closet. Yeah, but I can't figure it out. I guess it ain't important then." Dave replied closing up the suitcase. "Well did you get sweaters, long sleeves, pants, underwear, socks? Tooth brush?" He raised a brow, eyeing him. "Yes Dave. I bedazzled the fuck out of every article of clothing."
"Bedazzled is just some cheap plastic shit. Yeah I got all of that except my tooth brush. I also got a Jacket too. I'll just figure it out later." He replied sitting back down at his desk. "Did you get all of your hair care products then, princess? Because I don't think you'll find any special primping shit where I live." He snickered, grinning at his best friend. "Shit." With that Dave scrambled off the computer chair and out of his room. The teen quickly grabbed his hair care products, and tooth brush. Even with all of that he still felt like he was missing something. He walked back into his room with a look of concern on his face. He set the stuff on the bed before opening up again and placing everything in the suitcase. "Oh my god. I was just kidding. You really have all of that junk for your hair! Cripes dude. That's insane." John's eyes widened, and he slowly shook his head. "Of course I do, it is how I get my hair to stay soft and it isn't really that much. I just use a certain shampoo and conditioner that Bro orders offline."
"You're ridiculous, with your hair issues. Hehe. What else..? No swords. Dad'd kill you guys. Umm. Pajamas?"
"I don't sleep in Pajamas what am I five? And Bro and I know about our swords not being allowed on planes. Dude you have to feel my hair when I get there."
"I'm not going to feel your hair Dave." John shook his head. "Ummm. Music? Books? I don't know?"
"You are missing out then." He replied still looking in his suitcase. "All of my music is on my iphone and I doubt I can bring my portable turn tables that hook up to my laptop. I have finished all of my books that I needed to read so I don't think it was that."
"Ummm. I don't know then Dave. That's like, all that I would pack."
"If it is important I am sure whatever I left behind we can get it there." He said.
"If you say so Dave." John shrugged, tapping his fingers on the desk top in front of him. "I am kinda surprised your dad hasn't walked in yet. Let me guess he is backing a cake?"
"Sleeping I think. Work was really tough today. He said hi, messed up my hair, made sure I had something to eat for dinner, and went to bed."
"Oh I had Denny's for dinner, which I didn't finish."
"Why not? Denny's is awesome."
"I dunno."
"Well okay then."
"So have you talked to Jade or Rose at all?"
"About what?"
"I dunno I haven't gotten a pester from them in a few days so I figured you would know what is up"
"Nope, actually. I haven't heard from either of them either. Weird."
"I know right, most of the time Rose is dying to get my deepest darkest secrets, now that I actually need to talk to her it is like she vanished off the face of the earth."
"What do you need to talk to her about?"
"This pony show that she might like"
"Oh Wowww. That's totally urgent."
"It is man the ponies demand to be heard."
"That is so lame Dave."
"They are calling telling me to spread the word"
"No Dave. Just no."
"You can't stop the ponies, it is gonna happen they are breaking lose."
"I am. Going to hang up, Dave. Stop talking about ponies."
"They have been suppressed for now."
"I'm moving my mouse to the button."
Dave said nothing and just sat there taking the last sip of his apple juice. "Wait I figured out what I was missing." He said looking at the now empty bottle in his hands. "What Dave. What was it that you were missing?" He raised a brow, sighing. "AJ" he replied. "Oh my god Dave."
"What?"
"You are obsessed."
"I am not I can go with out AJ, I just like it more then anything else I drink."
"Well I'm sure my dad would go buy some for you when you get here."
"Awesome."
"Yep! Gosh. I am so excited."
"Don't get your panties in a bunch I am gonna be there soon."
"I know but eeeehhhh. I can't just sign off and go to sleep now!"
"You are gonna need sleep in order to play for your recital." Dave said glancing towards his bedroom door.
"Yeah but I don't want to."
"Then pretend you are sick."
"Noooo!"
"Then I don't know what to tell you."
"Bluhhhh. You suck Dave. I don't want to sleep.."
"I'll stay online then." Dave said pulling his drawing tablet towards himself and opened up photoshop.
"No. You go to sleep too. You don't have time to waste. Gotta be up early for your flight."
"Only if you got to sleep."
"Not cool."
"then I guess I am working on the next installment of Sweet Bro and Hella Jeff.
"Okay fine! I'll go to sleep. Uggghhhh."
Dave quickly signed that he loved john before saying, "Night."
"What was that? Oh. Um. Night Dave." He blinked, a little confused. Dave closed out of Skype and kept working on the panel he had been drawing. He was excited to be getting away from Texas for a while more so now that his parents were in town. His eyes slowly closed as he drifted off to sleep while drawing. John grumbled after the Skype call was over, but proceeded to get off of the computer and went right to bed. Bro came to check on Dave's packing, and ended up just standing in the doorway, watching him sleep for a moment. Dave mumbled something in his sleep before waking himself up with a startled sound. He rubbed his eyes underneath his current shades and stretched. "If you're that tired kiddo, go to bed." Bro advised, leaning against the door frame. "I'm not tired." He said standing up and making his way to his bed before face planting on the mattress. He snorted at that and slowly shook his head, walking over and taking his suitcase. "If you're done with this I'm going to put it by the door."
"everything is packed, just..." Dave said before rolling on his side and grabbing a pillow to cuddle with. The pointy anime shades were slightly askew as he slept. "Well alrighty then." He smirked, taking the red suitcase out to put it by his before returning and bending down, taking off Dave's shoes and putting the shades on the bedside table.