The whole ordeal seemed like it took forever with giving Ralph directions, who tried to give them to Andrew, and Maurice trying to find out where exactly they were. We ended up making Andrew put in out apartments in to his GPS. To sum it all up, Maurice and I labeled Andrew as a dumbass. "Could he have made it anymore difficult?" Maurice asked as we stood outside waiting for them.
"He could have told us to just go get Ralph." I said pulling my coat tighter around myself. The temperature was really starting to feel like winter now and that ment the holidays were just around the corner. My mother would be calling non-stop trying to get me to go visit her for at least a couple of days. Don't get me wrong, I love my mother, but she can be very abrasive during the holidays. Since my father's passing a few years ago, I can understand her wanting my older sister and me there. Maurice took a deep breath and pulled out his pack of cigarettes. He took out one and offered me the pack. "You got a lighter on you?" He asked putting the pack back in his jacket pocket after I took one.
Digging through my pocket, I handed him the Zippo my mother got me last Hanukkah. Oh did I mention I'm half Jewish on my mother's side. Because of my father being Catholic that was the religion practiced mostly in our house and up til he died my mother had us celebrate Christmas. After his passing she decided to go back to her original faith for strength. The lighter had a Jack playing card on it with blue coloring. I light it and held the lighter out for Maurice, then light my cigarette.
"You think he doesn't want Ralph around me?" I asked taking a long drag.
Maurice just shrugged and exhaled his own breath. "It's possible. He didn't move in on Ralph until the accident so he must have known about you." He took another drag. "But then again, I don't think he's smart enough to actually plan keeping you from Ralph." Smoke escaped his lips as he talked. "On the other hand he might be really good at playing dumb." He voiced, wrapping an arm around himself tighter.
I laughed at that, not because I did not think he was right, but because I knew that is what Maurice did a lot. "I think you'd be able to catch if someone were doing it." I repeatedly flipped open my lighter due to my patients that was starting to grow thin. "He needs to hurry the fuck up." I said in a low growl. "Other then that, I really have no use for him." I stated coldly.
"Man." Maurice chuckled. "Are you sure the weather's not going straight to your heart." I just smirked at him as a shiver went up his spin. "But, I guess you're right. It's getting too cold out and you still need to get started on dinner." Maurice wiggled his eyebrow at me and I just shook my head.
Before I could say anything in response, a white truck pulled up in the parking lot. It pulled up beside us and Ralph hopped out. "Hey Jack." He waved, slinging a bag over his shoulder. "Sorry it took so long. Andrew's not use to this area." He said, making excuses for him.
"Ralph!" Andrew called from the truck and motioned for him to go over. Ralph went over to his window and leaned in. "Have a good time and I'll pick you up tomorrow. Okay." Andrew said, leaning in and kissing Ralph. I could feel my blood boil as Ralph kissed back.
"See you tomorrow." He said waving before Andrew drove off. Ralph turned back towards use with a goofy grin on his face. I wanted to barf.
"You must be Ralph." Maurice stated. "I've heard so much about you. It's nice to get to meet you." He reached out for a hand shake and Ralph accepted it. "I'm Maurice." "Nice to meet you too." Ralph said politely. "I've heard little about you." He smiled charmingly. Maurice gave me a "really?" look, but guided Ralph to the house, mouthing "we'll talk about that later." I followed behind after stomping out my cigarette. I could hear Maurice showing Ralph around. "My room's back there and this is that bathroom." He stated swinging the door open. "The kitchen is that way, but you don't need to worry about that, because Jack will be serving us tonight."
"Serve yourself Maurice. The only people I'm cooking for is Ralph and myself." I said tossing my jacket in the front closet and heading to the kitchen. I could hear Ralph chuckle in the hallway.
"Come on Jack." Maurice begged. "I'm tired of eating out, plus I think I've gained like twenty pounds." I looked at him skeptically when he joined me in the kitchen. "Okay fine. Maybe not that much, but I have gained some weight." He said, putting his hands on his hips. "Not my problem. Try eating a salad." I suggested as Ralph entered our little kitchen party. "It's better for you anyways."
Maurice groaned and opened the fridge. "Forget you."
"Yeah, yeah. While you're in there can you get me some eggs?" I asked pulling out a pan. "You don't mind me making breakfast for dinner do you, Ralph?" I questioned the blonde. He shook his head, causing the hair to ruffle a bit.
Maurice broke me from my trance by putting the eggs in my face. "Anything else, Master?" He asked sarcastically.
"Actually, there is. Get the bacon, sausage, and, if there's still some in there, yoghurt. Oh and don't forget the jam and margarine." I commanded as he stuck his tongue out at me. "How do you want your eggs?" I turned back to Ralph.
"I'll take mine fried." He said hopping up on the counter. That was Ralph's favorite seat when he would watch me cook.
I tried to keep my mind on cooking instead of the blonde perched next to the fridge. I switched on the stove. "Alright." Maurice set the stuff on the counter across from the one Ralph was on. "Do you want any salt or pepper on it?" I asked not turning around to face him.
"No thanks." He said and I could feel he was growing bored.
"Maurice." I said to the brunette that was entranced with his phone. "Take our guest to the living room and entertain him while I'm doing this." I said throwing some margarine on the pan.
"Yes sir." He replied. "How do you feel about racing games?" He question as Ralph jumped down to follow him. "Jack doesn't play them with me, because he SUCKS." Maurice yelled the last part and I could faintly hear Ralph chuckle at it.
"I'm alright at them." Ralph replied leaving the kitchen.
With him out of the room, I allowed my thoughts to get lost in our past relationship and tried to work out how to get it back. The only thing I could come up with was to out due Andrew, even if it ended up killing me.

A/N: OMG, I haven't updated in sometime. I'm sorry, important stuff came up and I haven't been in the best mood to write. Again, sorry and I hope everyone had a great New Year's Eve and has an awesome new year.