Can I write a crazy short story
m/m slash. Violence, language
Steve had a one-night stand, and of course falls pregnant. He raises his kid, but when time goes, his kid wants to find out who his father is. Knight is his kid, who is playing basketball. He wants to find out more about his dad. He hopes his father tells him who it is. How will it go? Who is the father?
Chapter 1
"L.A. KNIGHT" The crowd cheers as he makes a shot. A three pointer, nothing but net. He cheers as he turns around to get back to defense. He turns to see Styles, he fist pump him.
"Nice shot Knight" Styles laughs. He just cheers.
"You know it" Knight says. "Now on to defense or the coach will kill us"
"The coach loves us" Styles smirk
"GUYS FOCUS!" the coach shouts.
The two laugh and get back to defense. He is in high school, a senior. He is giving it his all here. He's been at the championship two times already. He is going for the third. He won't back down this time. Last year, the time lost. He felt really bad, he missed a shot, well he believes he didn't. He tries to shoot a three, he shoots and the buzzer sounds. It goes in the basket. The team cheers, but the refs didn't count it. He fought hard, the coach fought, reviewing it. Everyone in the crowd said that it should've counted. Knight felt like he failed the team. His teammates tell him that they played their best. They did make him feel better.
"STYLES!" The coach shouts. "The ball"
Styles turns to steal the ball. The team goes to their court. Styles pass it to Jey he pass it under to give to Knight, he dunks it. The crowd goes wild.
"Your kid is great" The man sits down. "He is amazing, look at him go...Steve. Steve!"
"AH what-what?" Steve looks to the side. "Oh yes. He is great!'
"You okay man?"
"Yeah, Kurt I'm fine" Steve says
"You seem distracted, what is going on?"
"He asked about his father" Steve sighs
"Oh my. You never told him" Kurt says "I thought you would've mentioned his name"
"No one! NO ONE! knows who the father is. Except for you, because you were there" Steve says
"I always wonder, have you ever told him, that you had a kid. That he got you pregnant"
"No, I didn't" Steve says "I disappeared from him. I never wanted to see him!"
"But why, what did he do?!" Kurt says
"Nothing, I just," Steve sighs "I guess I was mad at him. At myself. I mean I am Stone Cold Steve Austiin! I can't get...you know...I have a reputation; I don't want to be seen a lesser man"
"That's ridiculous!" Kurt says "It would have made you stronger. Also, he would've help you. He would've been by your side and"
"Forget it. I told him clearly to stay away from me, and to never see me again" Steve warns "I meant it..."
"Oh Steve...Has he tried calling, or...even texting"
"Yes, he has. But I never answer. Sometimes I tell him never to call again"
"Great" Kurt sighs "What made him bring up his father?"
"They are having a father/son thing" Steve says "I don't remember what...something about basketball"
"How come he didn't ask you to go?" Kurt says
"He saw my scar...He wanted to know what happen. I told him I gave birth to him" Steve says "So, now he wants to know who his papa is"
"Oh great" Kurt says. The crowd cheers as the buzzard hit. The team wins tonight. The Grizzly Bears wins it tonight. One step closer. There are still four teams playing. The bears are going on. Steve stands up cheering, along with Kurt. The kids gather around the coach. He tells them great game but need to talk about the play. The team goes to shakes hands with the opponents. Once finish the Bears go to the court to celebrate. The coach tells the crew to gather the stuff. The crowd starts heading out, saying good-bye, good game, be safe. Knight goes to get water. He sees Steve walking to him.
"You were awesome kid"
"Yeah"
"The best"
"Yeah" Knight says
"Boy, if you don't stop, I will smack you"
"What"
Austin grabs a towel and whips him. He shouts in pain.
"Okay, okay...sorry" Knight laughs "Just having fun papa"
"Oh right" Steve laughs "Heading home after this?"
"No, the guys want to hang out, you think I can stay out a bit?"
"You are lucky it's Friday, okay." Steve says "Okay, But I want you home by three, Okay, No later!'
"Okay, promise" Knight says "Got to go. We are loading up"
"Okay, be careful"
"Yeah"
"Text me where you go"
"Yeah"
"Stay close to your friends"
"Yeah" Steve sighs as he throws a bottle at him. He growls a bit. "Sorry" He smiles at him; he waves at him. He then goes after his friends.
"So, what did he say?" Jey says
"Can we party?" Kevin says
"Yeah"
The team cheers. The coach tells them to quiet down.
"Sorry Coach Orton"
The kids go back to planning. Kevin says they can play at his place, play some call of duty. Knight wants to play Mario. He wants to face them. Jey thinks about going outside to tell stories. For now, they are going to Kevin's place. After they get home of course. The bus stops right in front of their high school gym. The team gets off and goes to the locker room. They have to put up their equipment they took, their basketballs. Once finish the team goes home. Kevin's parents pick the crew up. Knight, Jey, Sami, and Styles go to his place.
The night goes by slowly, the friends are laughing out loud by a story Sami tells them. All are having a great time. All of that stops when they remember about the coming Friday.
"So, here is a serious question" Kevin says "What are we doing Friday? I mean, inviting our fathers. Are we going to face them?"
"Maybe, I want to face mine. So, I can show him that I am better" Jey laughs.
Styles shrugs, "I think I can beat my old man"
Kevin looks around, hoping his father won't hear him "I can beat him already"
The three look at Knight, he hadn't said a word. He sighs "Guys, I don't know who my father is?"
"Oh...right sorry" Kevin says
"Look, I thought I had a mother, but turns out, Steve had me" Knight says "So, now I'm wondering, who you know..."
"Got him pregnant" Styles says
"Ah YO!' Jey says.
"No, he is right..." Knight says "I will find out, one way or another"
The guys start talking more, well, giving Knight some ideas.
"You can go through his stuff"
"Oh no, he will whoop my ass"
"That's why? Maybe somewhere..." Jey starts
"He wrote a Diary" Kevin says "Maybe he wrote about it?"
"I don't think he's the type to write a diary" Knight says
"Or maybe pictures...He's got to have some pictures..."
"You know what, he does" Knight says "He has them hidden, in his room. I need to see it. I need to find them"
"Maybe there is a picture of your father"
"That sounds like a plan" Knight thinks about it "I need to get him out of the house. At least long enough for me to search"
"For us to search"
"What?!"
"We want to help" Kevin says
"Great...tomorrow then?"
"Yes!"
It is three in the morning. Knight goes in his house. He sees the lamp on. He takes a step only to jump up. "AHH! You scared me dad'
"Sorry, I was just waiting for you"
"Well, I'm here."
"Fifteen minutes late"
"Oh, come on. We lost track of time. At least it wasn't four"
Steve goes up to him. "True, get to bed. Let's sleep"
Knight nods, he goes up to his room. Steve turns off the lights, locks the door. He goes up to his room. He closes the door; he goes to sleep. Knight is staring at the ceiling, should he really look for his father. Yes, he has to, he wants to know. He is also afraid of finding out that his father doesn't want him. He doesn't want to be part of his life. He turns to his side; he stares at the wall. He is going to ask his pops tomorrow. He has to tell him, if not, he is going to dig deeper.
The morning comes, well it is now noon. Knight slept in, since he did come home late. He gets up, washes his face, brush his teeth, brushes his hair, well styling it. He smiles at the mirror, he stands tall. "I have to ask him" He goes to get dress. He stops, he smells pizza. "Yeah" he says as he runs downstairs. He slides down, he runs to the kitchen. As he reaches for the pizza, he gets smack. "OUCH!" He goes back, wondering he just got smack. "What was that for?"
"For sleeping in"
"Oh, come on dad, I was out late"
"Doesn't matter." Steve says "Now, let's eat, so we can get chores done"
The two sit down, start eating their pieces. Knight looks up to his dad.
"Um...On Friday, we are doing a father/son match."
"You know I can't" Steve says
"No, I know it's just, I want to know. Who is my father?" Knight says
Steve looks at him. "Eat your food, we need to work"
"Don't. I want to know. Don't I deserve to know!" Knight says
Steve sighs "It's best you don't!"
"WHY! Just tell me a name, or something about him!"
"NO. If I do, you will go out looking for him. I don't want that! I don't WANT Him To KN-" Steve stops. He almost spilled it out. He almost told him that he doesn't want his father to know about him.
"Why not?" Knight says "I just feel like something is missing, I want to know...I want to"
"Enough!" Steve says "He is gone. That's that"
"What do you mean gone?!"
"He doesn't want us!" Steve lies "He left us. Me all alone with YOU!"
Knight looks down "He wouldn't"
"Oh, he did! That's why I don't want you to know! I don't want you to find him, and then he hurts you" Steve keeps lying to his face. He doesn't' care. As long as he doesn't go out to find him. He feels bad for lying to him. The man doesn't even know that he was pregnant. He sighs "Sorry, but just forget it."
Knight looks at his plate. He feels something off. No, can he be lying. He looks up to his dad, he can tell that he is hiding something. He decides that he is going to find out on his own. He gets his phone; he texts his group. The plan is on.
He finishes his chores; he sits down on the couch. His dad is still cleaning up the kitchen. Knight needs to think of something, so his dad can go out. He is going to snoop around; he doesn't want to get caught. He doesn't care though; his dad won't tell him. So, he is going to find out. He gets up to walk to his dad. As he is about to tell him, his dad's phone ring. "Hello"
Knight goes to the living room. He waits for his dad to hang up. He hears footsteps.
"Rikishi truck got stuck in the mud. We are going to pull it out" Steve says "Might be a while...so let's"
"Um dad. I don't want to go. Sorry, but I feel tired from the game. I'm going to get some rest'
Steve looks at him "Okay, well I'll be back then"
Knight nods. Steve goes to get some tools, gears. He loads it up. He turns on his truck, he goes driving off. As Knight is staring out the window, he sees the truck disappear. He smirks, off he goes to his dad's room. He searches everywhere. He goes under the bed, the drawers, next his closet. He stands in the middle of the room. There is nothing, absolutely nothing. He cries out in anger.
"Oh come oN!" He shouts, "There's got to be at least one thing" He searches again, still nothing. He goes to the closet, he goes deeper in, hoping he can find something in the back. He feels a box, he gasps, "Yes" He takes it out, and of course it is locked. "OH man!' He tries to pick lock it. He tries, and tries, but nothing. He shakes it, wondering what can be inside the box. As he is about to look for the key, he hears a honk. He gets up and frantically hides the box. He runs to the front porch; he sees his friends. "Oh, you guys scared me"
"Hey, so did you find anything?" Jey says
"No not really" Knight says
Kevin shakes his head "Dang, he doesn't want anyone to find out Uh"
"Yeah" Knight says
"Anyways, want to play basketball?" Sami says
"Sure" Knight gets his phone "I'll text my dad'
The guys are playing around in the park. Knight keeps shooting three pointers. He sighs, who can he be? Also, did his father really left him. He has so many questions. He gets distracted, he walks to go after the ball. Kevin and Sami are sitting down, talking about school. Knight sees the ball rolling down the street, he goes for it. He doesn't look around, just goes straight to it.
"Whoa Knight! Look OUT!" Kevin shouts
Knight hears a honk, he gasps. He can see a truck going full speed. He doesn't have time to jump, or even move out of the way. He is frozen solid, not knowing what to do.
"KNIGHT!" Sami shouts. The two jolt up to run to him. Knight felt the world slow down for him, it looks like the truck is taking forever to hit him. He can feel it coming, he braces for impact. He eyes are still wide; he raises his hand. The truck honks again, Knight shuts his eyes tight. As he did, he feels himself being thrown. He hits the ground, but not as hard as he thought. He thinks to himself, the truck hit him, he is broken, oh no, he is hurt. His eyes are still shut tight. He can't seem to open them. He is afraid, that if he opens them, he is going to see something in his body broken.
"Kid, You, okay?" He hears. He gasps, he slowly opens his eyes. He sees a big man, kneeling in front of him. He is looking at him with worry. "Kid?"
He can't speak, he thought he got hit. Turns out, he is okay. Knight is okay. He sighs in relief. He looks to the man. "Yeah, I'm fine" he says. He stares into the man's eyes. He feels something, he gulps. The man smiles at him.
"Good. Glad you are okay" He says "Are you hurt?"
"No, I think I'm good" Knight says. He notices that the man is still holding him close. He leans up, to sit up. Knight smiles "Thank you"
The man follows him up. He smirks "No problem, glad you are okay"
Knight looks to see the truck; it's still driving fast out of the park. He growls as he grabs a stick and throws it. Well, he tried to throw it to the truck. "Dammit!"
"Hey kid. I don't think you can get the truck" He laughs "Don't worry about it. I'm sure karma will get the driver"
"I hope so, I mean, this is a park. There are children running around here. You shouldn't be speeding here" Knight says. "I hope!"
"Come on kid" The man stands up. He lends out a hand. Knight takes it, he gets pulled up. He nearly jumps up to his feet. This man, he is strong. "There you go kid"
Knight smiles as he gets his balance.
"What were you doing kid?" He speaks
"I was. Um..." He looks around. "My basketball, it was here"
"It's over there" He smirks. As he points, he sees two other kids running to him.
"Oh KNIGHT! You are okay!" Kevin says in relief.
"I thought the truck hurt YOU!' Sami goes to hug him. Knight groans as he gives into the hug.
"Yes, guys I'm fine. He saved me" Knight smiles "Umm."
"Thank you, mister!' Sami hugs him tight. The man just stares at the young kid. He didn't even hug him back. He just looks at Knight.
"Yeah, Thank you!" Kevin says. "I'm Kevin by the way"
"I'm Sami"
"And I'm Knight"
"I'm Mark Calaway" He says "Nice to meet you"
The three look at the tall man. Knight is still staring at him, as if, he should know him. He feels something, but what.
"We...Um...never seen you around" Kevin says
"Oh. We move here. I'm the new sheriff in town" He says "Officer Calaway"
"New sheriff...nice" Sami says
"Yup, so, you kids stay out of trouble" He turns around to leave. Knight wanted to follow him, to get to know him more. He is about to, but Kevin stops him.
"Let's go,"
Knight is distracted, he is still thinking about the cop. He wonders, if he seen him anywhere. Now, he needs to look at pictures. He is staring at his dad, who is reading the newspaper. He gulps, he doesn't know if he should tell him. He wants to, really wants to. Maybe his dad, might know him. Calaway, he looks so strong, confident, he is an amazing guy. Knight just met him, but he feels like he is amazing. He saved him, he went out of his way, to save him. Knight will forever be grateful. He wants to pay him back, tomorrow he is going back. He hopes the cop is there. He smiles, he now has a mission. He hears his dad sneeze, he laughs a little, but then says bless you. It is now nighttime; he is playing Mario kart. He is about to win his last race, but he hears sirens. He jumps up, he runs to the window, he sees three cars. Two cops on the third car tail. He gasps, he hopes it's not Calaway. The cars, the trucks, going this fast can lead to terrible accidents. He keeps staring at the lights, until they slowly disappear. He sighs, he hopes tomorrow comes fast.
He is at the park, playing with his friends. He keeps looking around the park. He sighs, he is not here. He hasn't seen him. He is getting sad, he really wanted to see him. He shoots the ball, only to miss his shot. He growls.
"You don't miss, what is going on?" Kevin says
"I...I...um..." Knight begins. He is still looking around the park.
"You are looking for your hero" Sami says "Aww. You want to see him"
"Oh, shut up" Knight warns
"He came in and swoop you. He is superman" Sami poses. Knight hits him with the ball.
"I want to see him" Knight says "I want to repay him; I want to tell him thanks"
"You already did. Also, I'm sure he knows" Kevin says
"It's not that, it's just...I don't know. I got this feeling; I can't really explain it"
"OHNO! He is too old for YOU!" Sami says. Knight hits him with the ball again.
"NOO!" Knight says "Not like that"
"O okay...you had us worried there"
Knight really wants to punch the two.
Knight is about to give up.
"Hey kids" He turns around quickly to see him, standing there. "You guys out here playing again?"
"Yes sir" Kevin says
"This time, we look both ways" Sami says, Knight elbows his ribs. "Ouch."
Mark laughs at the three "Good to hear. I see you guys later" Mark is about to walk off but Knight stops him.
"Wait, want to play?"
Mark looks at the three. He looks at his watch. "I think I got time" Knight smiles wide. "Kevin, right? You are with me"
Knight smirks, he is going to face him. He can't wait. The game starts, and Mark shoots a three. He makes it in, nothing but net. Knight, Kevin, and Sami just stare at the basket, not believing what just happen. Mark gets the ball, he passes it to Kevin, who throws it up, Mark jumps to dunk it to the basket. Knight now has the ball, he dribbles his way, but Mark, won't let him pass. This man, he is good. Knight is feeling awesome. He is now smiling; he is enjoying it. He passes it to Sami; he tries to run to for it. He lifts his hand, Sami passes it, only for Mark to block it. Knight stares at the ground, this is going to be fun. As the game continues, Mark and Knight are the ones competing against each other. Mark is slowing down a bit, but he is not backing down. He blocks one of Knight shots. He is about to cheer, but his watch beeps.
"Oh. Looks like I got to go" He says "Good game guys..." He runs out. Knight sees him go; he looks to see where he goes to. He can't really see him. He sits down to catch his breath.
"He is amazing, I wonder if he played too?" Kevin says
"I think he did" Sami sits next to Knight. "You good?"
"Yeah, I just. It was so much fun" Knight cheers. "I never had a challenged before"
"Oh, come on. We always beat you"
"Yeah, right! I am the best. The crowd knows my name Yeah!'
The three laugh. They continue to hang out at the park. Knight notice that it is getting dark. He needs to head back. He gets home, he goes to wash his hands. He sees his dad, he is watching Tv, enjoying the day. Knight goes up to him.
"I'm home"
"Good, you spent a lot of time at the park" Steve says
"Yeah, we were just practicing...the state finals are coming up'
"Don't push yourself to hard" Steve says "You need some rest"
"Don't worry. I'm good. Also, I'm still full of energy"
"Just take it easy"
Knight nods "Well, I'm heading up. I will be in my room"
"Okay,"
Knight is playing Mario Kart. He hears sirens. He runs to the window, and again, he looks out for the cop. He wonders if Calaway is out there, chasing them now. He goes back to playing the sirens start fading. He also notices that the chase is getting constant. Something isn't right. He hopes it gets better. It has to. He checks the clock; he decides to go to bed. He smiles, as he stares at the ceiling, tomorrow, he hopes he meets with Mark again.
Knight is with his friends; he is eating out. Steve did let him go out. It's Sunday, so he needs to be home before nine. It is still early, bright, and its' lunch time. Kevin and Sami are talking about what they did last night. Also, wondering why the police are out there again. All are wondering if they are chasing the same car, or something else to going on. None of those matters, it is a calm day today. He gets his burger; he starts eating it. As he did, he looks up to see Mark. He is in full uniform; he is in line. He is talking to everyone around him, all are enjoying his stories. He smiles wide, giving people some peace. Knight blinks when Kevin place a hand over his face.
"Knight to Earth" Kevin says
"Whoa...what?" Knight says
"What are you looking at?" Sami turns around "Oh I see'
"I don't get it" Kevin says "What got you interested in him? I mean...what is going on?"
"I can't explain it" Knight says. He is about to get up to talk to him. He stops when he sees a young girl run to him. Knight blinks. He tries to listen, wondering who she is.
"Dad...I told you to wait" she says as she punches his arm.
"Ouch...sorry. But I'm hungry, and I am not waiting for you"
Knight slumps down. He has a daughter. He goes back to eating. He talks with his friends, discussing on what to do. He wonders what he should do Friday. He gets mores fries.
"Hey kids" Mark says as he walks by them. Knight smiles at him.
"Hey sir." the three say
Mark keeps walking, following him is his daughter. She waves to them, giving them a smile. She goes right after him. Knight waves back, his smile not leaving. He takes a sip of his drink. He continues to eat. Sami looks at Knight.
"Should we invite him to play?"
"No, I think he is working" Knight says "Next time"
Knight is about to leave but he bumps into Mark. He manages to catch the young man. "Sorry kid"
"No, worries" Knight smirks.
"You guys playing tonight?" Mark says
"No, I have to get home early," Kevin says "Or my dad will kill me"
Mark shakes his head "Well, it is Sunday...Tomorrow is school." He turns to his daughter "So Alexa, that means you need to sleep early"
"I will" she says as she shakes her head.
Mark nods "See you guys later"
Knight is about to say something, but he couldn't. He is lost at words. He always feels nervous around him. He is his hero, his idol now. He feels like a fanboy. He growls as he walks out. Kevin and Sami walk after him. The three hang out, but soon the time end. Knight is at his home, getting ready for bed. He is looking forward to this week. For some reason, he feels something huge is going to happen. He doesn't know if it's a good, or a bad thing.
Knight drifts off to sleep. Steve is in his room, looking through some old photos. He sighs as he decides to get to bed. Knight hasn't asked about his father, and he is grateful. But he knows he has to tell him something. He hopes the day doesn't come.
