Jerome PoV

+ Time Skip +

God damnit. The plan went well, but Mitch got hurt in the process and he's gonna be more curious about me! I groaned and looked at my reflection in the mirror. My eyes were blood shot and I had dark bags under my eyes. My white tee was very long and so was my pajama pants. I frowned and speed walk out of the bathroom. I can't stay in there for long.. I reminded myself. I yawned and went straight to the kitchen for something to eat. I opened my fridge and grabbed some cream cheese. Usually when I can't sleep cream cheese for some reason helps me.. I'm such a weirdo.. I thought. Suddenly a door sound emitted from the room next door. I sighed in relief and put my spoon down, which is always next to the container in the fridge. I walked to the next room, arms crossed. My mom in her tight red dress, bold makeup, messy hair, and now tears in her eyes shut the door. She sobbed and fell to the floor. " What did I tell you..? " I asked her. I was giving her a death glare. " Oh Jerome b-baby... Your up.. " I nodded and kept staring at her. She lowered her head. " I-I'm sorry sweetheart.. " She said softly. I rolled my eyes and walked up to her. " Breathe. " She looked up with guilt in her eyes. " Yes honey I-I.. I did drink.. A lot.. " I shook my head and held out my hand. " Let's hurry this up.. I have school tomorrow and it's really lat. " She quickly took off her hooker boots as I like to call them and took my hand. " Thank you.. " She sniffed.

I pulled her up and began walking her to her room. She stumbled a bit on the stairs, but I held her weight. " Be careful Mom.. " I told her. She nodded weakly and continued slowly up the stairs. Once we made it to her room I laid her down on the bed. I tucked her in and kissed her forehead. " Night Mom.. " I said. " Night sweetie.. " And in an instance she fell asleep. I sighed and walked back to the kitchen. I put away the cream cheese and went back to bed. I snugged back into the covers and pulled them over my head. I yawned and closer my eyes.

+ Time Skip To Tomorrow +

" Jerome! Wake up! Breakfast! " I groaned and a cold chill engulfed my body. " Ugh.. Five more minutes... " I pulled the covers over my head. " If you say so.. I guess your french toast and turkey bacon will just go cold. " I heard her slippers scratch the floor. " Bacon?! " My eyes shot open and I sat up quickly. " Yeah.. Come on let's eat. " Mom smiles and walks out my room. I grinned slightly and sighed. " Good to have you back Mom.. " I mumbled and got up. I walked out of my room and headed straight for the kitchen. When I made it there I took a seat on a stool by the island. (This island is a marble or some sort of material type table, but it has drawers and it's not connected to anything.)Mom walked up to me with a plate of french toast and of course bacon. " Enjoy sweetie.. " She placed it down in front of me. " Thank you. " I began to dig in, but something about this didn't feel right. I wasn't hungry and I felt as if I eat more I'd puke. I began to panic. I don't want to make my mom sad... But then again I don't wanna puke.. I thought to myself. " Oh Jerome! I got some good news. " I turned my attention to my mom. " What is it? " I asked shoving another bite of french toast in my mouth. " I met a very kind man last night! He's coming over tonight for dinner, so be on your best behavior. " I nodded and looked back at my plate.

They only parted for about 5 months and now she wants a boyfriend.. That's harsh on Dad.. I thought to myself. " Mom you only parted with Dad for about 5 months... I think you should slow down and take your time. And you only just met the guy.. " I snarled. I hated the idea of her having a boyfriend. " But he's a very nice man Jerome an- " " No Mom! You just met him! " I banged my fist on the counter. " I'm gonna be late for school. " I jumped off the stool and ran upstairs. I quickly walked into my room and shut the door. I quickly got dressed, brushed my teeth, and packed my backpack. I didn't want to see my mom again , so I exit from the window. I carefully went down towards a tree that was in between our house to someone else's. I leaped onto a big branch and took a deep breath. I grabbed another and dangled. My upper arm began to sting. I quickly made my way down and dropped myself. I landed nicely and rubbed my arm gently. " God damn.. " I mumbled. I started to sprint towards the school. I live about 3 blocks away, so hopefully I won't be late.

Once I made it to the school I gasped for a breath and walked inside. I began my way though the hallway, hoping no one touches me. Not that I hate people it anything like that, just I don't want my arm bumped into. I smiled slyly when I saw my locker and Alesa next to it. I quickened my pace to be next to her. " Hey Jerome! What took you, so long? " I rolled my eyes and simply said, " Mom. " She nodded and stepped back a little. I opened my locker and took my things out for first period. Reading. " So.. Jerome I have been meaning to ask.. " She leaned in a bit. I put my hand in her face. " Go on. " She groaned and leaned herself away. I shut my locker. " We should move up the meeting for... Jason! " She whispered/yelled. " Um.. Why? " I asked. I don't see a reason too.. She gave a pouty face. " Cause! I'm desperate! And I wanna- " " I know you do.. It would be your second time.. " I rolled my eyes. * Ring * * Ring * " Let's go! " Alesa linked her arm on mine and started to drag me to reading.

Mitch PoV

" You're arm should heal in two weeks or three.. " The doctor smiled. I frowned and looked at my red case. " Can you make this it checkered? Like. Red and black? " I asked and pointed to my case. My mom sighed and said, " I'm sorry for his childish- " " No need. I'll get a nurse to do that for you. " He chuckled and left the room. Mom looked and me and slapped my other non-broken arm. " Ow! Do you want to break my right?! " I glared at her. " You're such a child! " She sat down on a chair. " I still can't believe I broke my arm from falling out of a tree! " I laughed. " Mitchell! It's not funny! You're seriously hurt! " I laughed more. " I'm fine though! " She huffed. Can't wait to show Jerome! I thought to myself and smiled. " Why are you blushing? " My mom asked poking my cheek. I chuckled nervously. " N-Nothing! Nothing at a-all! " I laughed. She looked at me and nodded slowly.

We sat quietly for a while. " Is it a girl? " My eyes widen and I shook my head. " No! No! " I waved my hand around. She laughed. Then the most turn on image came to my mind. Jerome as a girl. I groaned and shook my head. " That won't work sweetie! " She laughed even more. " Mom.. You're so mean.. " She nodded. " But I am the best! " I sighed. " That is true.. "

Here you go! A sad, but funny chapter. Enjoy~