A/N: Okay. Nooooooowwww we are getting somewhere in this story. We will soon get to all the big lovey dovey stuff in the next few chapters or so. Maybe a bit later than that. I haven't decided yet. I kinda just do this as I go along.

14 Years Old

Arthur

"Mum! Why am I still grounded? I tried to get Alfred to leave the party. And besides, I wasn't even drinking."

"You will be allowed to leave the house when I see you are ready?"

"When you see that I am ready? When the hell will that be!? It's been 6 months! Bloody hell!"

"Don't use that tone of voice with me Arthur Kirkland!"

My mum stands there with he hands on her hips and her brow furrowed. She hasn't been this mad since she actually found out I went to the party.

"Alfred isn't grounded anymore. And he was the one drinking!"

"I don't care! This is another reason why we keep you from going to school! To keep you from people like that!"

"That's also the reason why you hired Dr. Lukas! I went insane! That's what he said! I went insane from all of the isolation! And thanks to those pills I got, I now have to be on anti-depressants!"

Before I know it my mum's hand had made contact with my face. I stared at her in shock.

"J-Just, g-go to your room."

I quickly ran to my room and locked to door behind myself. She didn't mean it. She didn't mean it. As I was saying this to myself, I realized I forgot to take my medication today for the Schizophrenia.

"Brother, you know she didn't mean it. Mum loves you."

Peter wraps his arms around my waist. His head still went up to my mid-torso, and he looks the same as he did before I started the medication.

"Peter, what are you doing? What if mum catches you?"

"She won't. She is looking after dad right now."

I sigh and sit down on the bed with Peter in my lap. Maybe this won't be so bad to have them back. I rub the top of Peter's head and sigh.

"Arthur? Poppet? Your father wants to see you."

My mum timidly knocks on my door. I get up off the bed and walk over to my door, slowly unlocking it and opening it just enough to see her face.

"Yes mum?"

Peter clings to my leg as I open the door a little bit more.

"Your father would like to see you. And Arthur, I'm sorry. You are not grounded anymore. I guess I over reacted."

She leaves me before I could say another word.

Alfred

"Alfred, do you have any money I could borrow?"

"No."

I don't even look at my mom as she, yet again, tries to bum money off of me.

"Really?"

"Yes ma. I really do not have any money. This is part of the reason why dad left. You spent all the money."

"I left your father. Not the other way around."

I toss the Xbox controller onto the table and stand up to face her. I was only 5'5" so it wasn't very intimidating, especially compared to Arthur being 5'7". He was taller than my ma but he was very underweight. But, I was a bit bigger and stronger.

"That's not what he said. You cheated on him, spent all of his money, and he heard that you were planning to run off with it all so he left you before you had the chance."

"Fine. You have three weeks to pack up. We're moving back Los Angeles."

Without sayin' another word she turns around and walks out of the room.

"What the, fucking, Damnit!"

I pick up the controller and throw it at the wall, smashing it into a bunch of pieces and running up to my room, slamming the door behind me.

Arthur

"Arthur, poppet, please come out of your room. You haven't eaten for over a week."

"I'm fine mum. And I have been eating. There are some non-perishables in here."

"You really should come out. Alfred has been coming over every day. He's worried about you. I know you are upset about your father dying, but please. Just come out of your room. Let Alfred know you're alright."

I sigh and slowly get out off of my bed and place something under it and walk over to the door.

"Arthur, you should listen to us more. Peter and I have been telling you to leave this room. But you never listened."

"Yeah. Mattie's right. You should go visit Alfred. Take a shower first though. You're kinda stinky."

I roll my eyes and open the door. Mum isn't handling this too well either. She's gained weight. I kiss her on the forehead and go into the bathroom.

"I'll be in the shower mum. Then I will be downstairs."

"Alright dear."

I close the door and remove my shirt and toss it onto the floor. I really should gain some weight. You can almost see my ribs. I turn on the water and wait for it to get hot before removing the rest of my clothes and slowly getting in there. When was the last time I took a shower? Oh who the hell knows? I wash my hair three times and make sure to scrub my body thoroughly. I spend the rest of the time standing in the water looking at the ground.

Alfred

"Hi, has Arthur left his room yet?"

"Yes he has. He is in the shower right now. You can go upstairs and wait in his room if you wish."

"Sure thing."

Miss Ellen kisses me on the cheek and smiles sadly. I feel so sorry for her. I slowly head up the stairs and walk down the hallway. When I get to Arthur's doorway, it feels different than the other times that I've been up there. It feels cold and like a place you would never want to be in a million years. I take a step back and walk the other way to the bathroom door. The water was still running, so I don't think he would hear me if I came in. Besides, we're both boys, he wouldn't mind. I think.

I quietly open the door and walk into the steam covered room, closing it behind me. Jesus, it's hot as hell in here. I sit down on the toilet and just look around the room. I could see Arthur's outline through the curtain. He looks so much skinnier than he does with clothes on. I am so worried about him. The water turns off and a hand reaches out and grabs a towel. The curtain opens and Arthur has the towel wrapped around his waist. I could almost see his ribs, he was so skinny. When he sees me, it was anything but pretty.

"What the hell Alfred?! Why are you in here? Especially, when I am naked?"

"I got bored, and I didn't wanna go in your room."

I couldn't keep my eyes off of his chest. He didn't look healthy enough to even stand.

Arthur

"That isn't an excuse- wait, why are you staring at me like that?"

"Arthur, I am sure you've heard this from your mom, but you are way too skinny man."

I put on my Motley Crue t-shirt and put my boxers, well tried to anyways, without taking my towel off. When I get them on, I hang the towel up on the towel rod.

"You don't think I know that? I was always skinny. The pills put off my diet and my father's death made this even worse. I bet you didn't even know I was on two medications."

I open the bathroom door to air the room out.

"I had no idea. You didn't tell me. Oh and my ma wants you and your ma to come over a bit later. She said she has an announcement. Anyways, I kinda just came over to see how you were doin'. I'll see ya later buddy."

Alfred stands up and then leaves me alone. Well, except for Peter and Matthew. But I don't know where they're at right now.

"Arthur, please don't cry poppet. It's going to be okay."

My mum and I are sitting down at the airport while Arthur and his mum get their plane tickets. The airport was particularly empty today, so I had no problem talking.

"I'm losing my only friend. I lost my father. I'm insane. This is not okay."

I clutch onto Alfred's birthday present that I was going to give him in a few weeks when he turned 15. My hands were shaking and I couldn't calm my breathing down. Alfred and Miss April walked back over to us with their suitcases.

"Well the flight leaves in 5 minutes. I'm going to miss you Ellen."

Our mothers hug and they walk over to the gate. Leaving Alfred and I alone. I couldn't bring myself to stand up and look at him

"I'm really sorry about this man. My ma, she thought of it. I didn't have a say. You understand right?"

"I-I-I'm going t-to m-miss you A-A-Alfred."

I jumped up from my seat and threw my arms around his neck. I couldn't keep myself from crying. I could feel his arms go around my waist and rub my back.

"It's alright. I'm sure we'll see each other soon. This isn't permanent."

"Y-Y-You're m-my only f-friend."

"I know I know. We're always gonna be friends man. Distance doesn't mean anything dude."

I pull away from him and hand him his birthday present.

"I was going to give it to you when you turned 15, but I don't think I'll have that chance."

He holds it up and then puts the jacket on. It was a brown, leather, aviator jacket with an American flag patch on the arm. It was two sizes two big, but I am sure he'll grow into it.

"Thanks man. It's awesome."

He reaches into his back pocket and hands me a small silver charm bracelet with a music note charm on it.

"My bracelet?"

"I found it when I was packing up my room the other day. I know your aunt gave it to you and I knew you missed it."

"I'm really going to miss you Alfred."

"I'm gonna miss you too Arthur."

We hug one last time before Alfred and his mum go through the gate.

A/N: Shit man. I'm crying. Why do I do this to myself? Oh and today will be a two chapter today