After the date Bradley had taken me on, he dropped me off back to my dorm. I waved goodbye but Bradley didn't drive off which confused me. That was when he stepped out of the car and walked over to me "I'm gonna walk you up" he said which shocked me slightly because I didn't expect this at all but I found it cute. "Dang you're that desperate you can't let me go yet?" I teased. I just had to because of what comes next which was Bradley flinching and blushing like a tomato " that's not true jack ass! I still don't like you!" He said "nah you love me" I snickered and kissed his cheek only to watch him melt practically at the kiss. I love my stupid boyfriend.

When we walked up the stairs to my dorm he waited for me to unlock it. I did and walked inside but not before giving Bradley one last goodbye kiss "I love you" I told him as he blushed yet again "I love you too..." he said softly and all flustered. I smiled and waved goodbye as I walked inside "make sure to text me when you get back to the frat" to which Brad nodded and smiled before leaving and I closed the door. Only to run to the window and watch Bradley get back in his car. I've noticed that Bradley tends to always take one last look at my window before driving off and I find it adorable so I waved goodbye and blew him a kiss. He waved goodbye as well before holding a heart with his hands and driving off.

I sighed so enamored by him. He's just so cute. "You two disgust me" Bobby said "bllllegh" he did a throw up motion "shut the fuck up Bobby" I said in a loving sigh as I watched his car drive out of sight. "Hey hey hey no need for hostility man jeez, you know I'm your biggest supporter man" Bobby said as I turned to look at him "surprisingly enough you actually aren't. It's Tank" I mentioned "okay well Tank and I are practically the same person dude" Bobby snickered "mmmm kinda. You're like the hippie one who goes love is love and Tank is like this very aggressive cheerleader" I said making the both of us laugh " I guess you're right man I can't deny it..... soooooo how was the date?" He asked. " it was great, he walked around down town, got hot cocoa and cupcakes and look!" I mentioned showing him the teddy bear " we made build a bears together of each other. You should see the Max one he made its so cute" I chuckled as Bobby smiled "that's cute man. I'm happy for you. Honestly I was really worried about you the whole time" he mentioned which confused me. I asked "why were you worried?" And he shrugged "I just feel like knowing Bradley has such a psychopathic dad I thought something might've happened to you two." Bobby mentioned. I guess he was right and I didn't even consider that this date was a huge thing especially after what had happened to me previously.

" yeah but.... I don't know man I guess if I want to be involved in Bradley's life I have to also be part of some aspects in the family drama. Isn't that how relationships tend to work?" I asked Bobby and Bobby shook his head "no man. If you two were married then yeah or if you did something fucked up involving the family then fuck yeah but to meet his dad for the first time by kidnapping and then have him poison you is fucked up" Bobby said "yeah but that isn't Bradley's fault though" I replied

Bobby shrugged "well dude obviously. It's not your fault either I'm just saying when it comes to dating Bradley you have to remember to also put yourself first. I mean for a relationship to be happy and none toxic it needs to be fair" he said which shocked me "what are you trying to say Bobby? Are you saying my relationship is toxic?" I asked annoyed as Bobby shook his head and sighed "no dude I-... god um" he sighed trying to figure a better way of wording it. "Okay what I'm saying is that when it comes to you and your man. You have to be very careful about what you guys do together. Obviously. His dad wants to fuck your shit up and he's been abusing Bradley since the day he was born. What I'm saying is that don't go around flaunting your relationship like nothing and don't act care free. But also remember to consider your mental health and physical health as well. Everyone wants a forbidden lovers romance until they actually get it and see how fucked up it truly is" he mentioned. Then it sort of hit me... Bobby was right... " well... I understand where you're coming from but I don't think I can let go of Bradley man..." causing Bobby to flinch " dude!! I'm not saying that!! I've never seen you be so happy in your life not even with Roxanne! But I'm saying just be aware!! I don't wanna lose you man like I almost did the other day. That shit didn't just affect you it affected ALL of us!" He said. The stress of the relationship was rising more rapidly. I didn't know what to do... so I asked "what should I do then?" As Bobby hummed.

"I guess we just wait until his dad dies" he said as I rolled my eyes "the guy has enough money to become a machine to stay immortal and not only that but he has a lot of years left ahead of him, he's only 18 years older than Bradley" I mentioned which shocked Bobby a little "hold on, teen pregnancy?" Bobby asked as I shook my head "no, his dad was put in a arranged marriage. His wife only knew him for a month, they got married and she had gotten pregnant all in the same month." I told Bobby as his eyes widened " oh wow... no wonder why he's so fucked up" Bobby said " yeah I think it's a generational trauma thing. Poor Brad he wants to break it so badly... and I wanna be there to help him break it too" I mentioned to Bobby who nodded agreeing. "You know.... You're a really good person Max. I think you get that from your dad" Bobby mentioned.

I looked down to the floor when he said that and just thought about what my dad would do in situations like this. I looked back up at Bobby and smiled softly " Thanks man" as Bobby nodded "no problem."

Some background information on Bobby. He's like a brother to me. Bobby's mom was an alcoholic ever since his dad died from a heart attack. She wasn't a bad mom but she had her days where she genuinely needed to be alone and so Bobby slept over my house a lot and PJ joined for extra support. The three of us were a trio since the first grade. Well actually PJ and I were friends since diapers since our dads were friends since their high school years. Bobby joined us in the first grade when he had moved from Canada.

Bobby's dad was a good guy from what I can remember, but his death struck their family hard. Bobby was still developing obviously since he had died when he was in middle school so he had fallen into becoming a huge stoner just to relieve some pain while his mother was an alcoholic. She had been arrested for drinking and driving and she almost died because she needed a liver transplant. When Bobby cried his eyes out to my dad and I that day when she was in the hospital my dad had enough. He raised enough money at a yard sale and asked for donations without Bobby's knowledge to fund her hospital bills. When she was back home, my dad had a serious discussion with her alone and she had gone to AA (Alcoholic's Anonymous) meetings. She hadn't touched a drop since and ever since then Bobby and her relationship have rekindled drastically.

Bobby acts stupid all the time for shits and giggles but when it comes down to it Bobby is one of the most loyal people I know. He gets it from his dad. His dad was a sweet guy but he used to go batshit crazy on the kids and their parents whenever the kids tried to bully Bobby back in elementary. On the other hand, Bobby gets his empathy from his mother. He has a heart way to big for his body and he will always try to help whenever he can. For that I will always respect Bobby and stick by his side. He's my ride or die. PJ can agree to that.

In fact when I told PJ about the yard sale and donations my dad was making. PJ gave up his limited edition Pokémon cards and his bike but my dad refused to sell his bike. The Pokémon cards though had brought in a lot of money so PJ was a real one. I know I made good friends and for that I will always be grateful.

For the rest of the night Bobby and I talked on and on and on about anything while we played our favorite video games. PJ wasn't coming to the dorm because he was hanging out with his girlfriend yet again. Now it sounds like that's all PJ does. Just hang out with Stacey but actually he finds a perfect balance to hang out with both Bobby and I and Stacey. Then again sometimes Stacey joins us as well with our hang outs too.

I feel like after years and years of our friendship. Nothing is going to ever break us apart.

And I am forever grateful for that.