~Virgil's PoV~

I sat in the back of Thomas' car, I didn't really feel like sitting shotgun. Thomas had put on some showtoons, I wasn't complaining. I just watched the trees and other such landmarks whiz by.

Eventually, we started driving through a town, it looked really old and run down, but it was still buzzing with life. A little girl made eye contact with me, she grinned and waved, I waved back. She grinned even wider and disappeared into a candy store. There were a bunch of bikes and scooters and skateboards around the candy store and surrounding shops.

"This is where I grew up, Virgil," Thomas said suddenly. I looked over at him curiously. He met my eyes through the mirror thingy. "It hasn't changed at all. I bet Ms. MacNamera is still running that candy store," he smiled, obviously nostalgic. 

"What about your parents?" I asked.

"They still live in the apartment I grew up in, we'll stay there for a day so that you can get to know them, okay?" he asked, turning back to look at me when he stopped at a red light.

I nodded, so I would meet my 'grandparents' now.

We pulled into a little parking lot. We got out and I followed Thomas. We walked into a building and up some stairs, Thomas apparently had a key to get into the apartment.

He opened the door and I heard the faint sounds of a conversation. 

"I'm home!" Thomas called out. I heard some shuffling and an old couple appeared in their doorway. They smiled and Thomas and grinned at me.

"My, my Rem! How you've grown!" the old woman exclaimed. I bounced from one foot to the other awkwardly and looked at Thomas for help.

"Actually, this is my recently adopted son, Virgil," Thomas said after catching my glance. The old woman stilled for a little bit, then she grinned widely.

"Oh! Forgive me Virgey! You can call me Grandma, or Mrs. Sanders, whatever you're comfortable with," she said with a warm smile. I smiled back at her and nodded. The man made his way over and smiled too.

"And you can call me Grandpa or Mr. Sanders," he said. I nodded again.

"So, Virgil and I will stay here for a day, and then we must be getting back, Remy should be arriving back from New York in a few days," Thomas said, probably to save all of us from awkward silence. The Sanders nodded and walked away, Thomas nudged me forward after them so I took the hint and followed them.

They stopped in front of a door and looked at me. "You can sleep here for today Virgil, and get into your pajamas, we'll watch a movie," they smiled, walking off. I couldn't help but gaze after them. Even at this age, after all the years, they were so in love, and you could tell. I smiled, hoping Roman and I would be like that.

I walked into the room and closed the door, changing into my pajamas. I walked back out and wandered around, trying to find the living room. I stumbled into the kitchen to find Mrs. Sanders making popcorn.

"So how did you end up with Thomas?" she asked. I looked away and sighed.

"My mom died a while ago... and my dad... killed himself earlier this summer," I murmured. Mrs. Sanders looked at me and I found myself in a hug. It was strange, I was taller than her, only by a little bit, but I wasn't used to that. 

I hugged her back.

~Time Skip~

Thomas and I were back on the road. Mrs. and Mr. Sanders were quite nice. I was quite happy. We only had an hour or so until we arrived at Thomas' house. I stared out the window.

I must've dozed off, 'cause the next thing I knew, we had stopped in front of a house. I took a deep breath and got out, stretching. Thomas smiled at me.

"Welcome home, Virgil,"

I smiled and nodded, picking up my bag and following Thomas inside. It was quite homey. He lead me upstairs and opened the door farthest down the hall and from the stairs. He opened the door and I was met with light gray-blue walls, a twin-sized bed in the corner, and a desk propped right under the window.

"It's not much but-"

"It's perfect," I interrupted, looking up at Thomas thankfully. He grinned and nodded.

"Well, get yourself unpacked Virgey, I hope you'll like it here,"

~Author's Note~

Yo! Sorry this is kinda late, but schools a bitch lol. 

I RAISED THAT 'C' THO!!!

lmao "Welcome To The Black Parade" is playing right now and I'm trying not to laugh.

Anyways, how do y'all like this book so far?

Any ideas? 

Please??

Ily!!

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