A Night
Chapter - 01
Isaiah
Aw man, I lost again!
AJ
You've been losing since day one.
Mike
Alright, you're playing me.
Isaiah
Show him what you got, Dary!
Darius
Alright, give it here.
Mike hands the phone over to Darius
Tobias
Where are you right now?
Darius
At a friend's place.
Tobias
I better see you at home in 10 minutes.
Darius
Can we make that 15?
Tobias
Just get home before 10: 30.
Darius
Yeah, just gotta dip.
AJ
You going to be alright?
Isaiah
Man I really wanted to watch you two play.
AJ
There's always tomorrow.
Ezra
Or you can just ask his dad to let him stick around longer.
Isaiah
No way, that guy's too scary.
Mike
Well, you need a ride?
Darius
Nah, it's walking distance.
Ezra
You remember what we talked about right? Don't bail on us again like last time.
AJ
Yeah man, what he said.
AJ
It was a lot of pain getting out of that situation, plus with you ditching our plans.
Darius
I told you guys I had something come up.
Isaiah
am I missing something?
Mike
Don't worry about it.
Darius
Alright, I'll see you guys tomorrow.
Mike
Hit us up if you need anything.
Darius
(it looks pretty tonight)
Adelia
You know what I said
standing before the unlocked door
Darius
(Guess they're at it again)
the door made a loud noise
a steam iron comes landing at darius's feet
it was a messy place that reeked of alcohol
Adelia
𝘸𝘢𝘭𝘬𝘴 𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘰 𝘋𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘶𝘴
Darius backs off because of the strong scent coming off of Adelia
Darius
Sorry, but I'm kinda tired today.
Darius
I'll be going to bed first.
Adelia
Oh okay, then goodnight.
Adelia
Don't forget to wash up!
Tobias
Get out of my house.
Adelia
Did you just agree?
Tobias
You've been asking for it for months now.
Adelia
Who will take care of him?
Tobias
He's old enough. He can look after himself.
Adelia
but still, the custody -
Tobias
what, you wanna take him with you?
Adelia
Well no… I can't afford it
Tobias
Then, there's your answer
Tobias
You can ask him for his opinion.
Tobias
Since it's up to him who he wants to stay with.
Tobias
If he chooses you -
Adelia
Why would he want to stay with a mother who he's barely spent any time with since childhood?
Tobias
Great, since you seem to be aware I hope we don't talk about this again.
Darius slowly opens the door
Darius
(Please don't wake up)
Darius
(Now, just the fridge)
He checked his surroundings
then slowly opened the refrigerator
Darius
Guess it's time to sneak out
Author
Thank you for reading
Chapter - 02
darius quietly makes his way to the front door
as he reaches for the doorknob
Tobias
where do you think you're going?
Darius
I - I was just getting some air
Tobias
at this time of night?
Darius
yeah, it's um too hot
Tobias
it's 17° degrees outside
Tobias
go back to your room
Darius
I'll be back really quick. I promise.
Tobias
You're not going anywhere.
Tobias
Don't argue and go back to your room.
Darius
I can't fall sleep.
Tobias
Figure out a way then.
Darius
Dad , please come on, just this once
Tobias
You already said that the last time.
Darius
This'll be the last, I swear.
Darius
I'll be back really quick.
Tobias
You're not going out.
Adelia
I was thirsty and heard voices. So what's going on?
Darius
I was tryna go out for some air.
Adelia
But hun, the time. It's too late.
Darius
Mom, it's only just a walk outside.
Tobias
I'm going to sleep.
Adelia
Is he hiding something?
Tobias
I don't know. It's probably whatever he told you.
Tobias
(She doesn't even realize there's no food)
Darius
jeez, seriously, what's his deal?
Darius
I just wanted go out.
Darius
.. nope, way too up high.
Darius
actually no, make more noise
Adelia
doesn't feel that hot to me
Adelia
be honest, why did you want to go out?
Darius
already told you, I just wanted some air
Adelia
why did you want to go out?
Darius
it's really nothing -
Adelia
(shoot, I completely forgot)
Adelia
I - I see, give me 3 mins
Adelia
this much should do
Adelia
so you can get yourself something to eat
Adelia
don't worry about him, he's asleep
Adelia
he won't notice if you come back soon
Adelia
yes, so don't stay out for too long okay?
Darius
alright thanks mama!
Adelia comes back to her room
Tobias
why did you do that?
Adelia
oh, you're still awake. well, he was hungry
Tobias
It's past f*cking midnight
Adelia
I don't see the problem
Tobias
right, of course you don't
{she turns off the light and goes to sleep}
Tobias
he's headed out, most likely to your store
Author
Thank you for reading
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