Diners, Drive-ins and Dives

[LittleDeadGrrl]

-Nicky and Kit had teased one another for a while and seemed to relax. When the check came Nicky handed dropped the cash on the table to cover both of their meals and he even left a nice tip even though the bitch had pissed him off a bit with the look she’d given him. They slipped outside and Nicky’s shiny little car waited for them both. He hadn’t said much about the big belt buckle bruise he’d seen on Kit but once they dropped in his car he frowned a bit … his hand staying over the key stuck in the ignition … -

You know … I’m really sorry about your dad and stuff …

-He sighed a bit staring down before his eyes darted to Kit. He did feel a tinge of guilt. He understood in a way. Neither one of their parents gave a shit about them. They only cared about what they wanted. His dad wanted to use him like he would a dog. A toaster. He was just something to do as he pleased and show off. Kit’s dad just wanted to beat the shit out of him just to make himself feel better. It was the same thing. It was worst for Kit sure but really same thing. He shrugged a bit faintly looking a bit softer as he started up the car … -

So where we gotta stop first?

-He took Kit’s directions. They got out together and Nicky followed him into the store as Kit grabbed what his grandmother had asked. He felt eyes on him. In his clothes and with his car he stood out like a sore thumb in this place. As Kit eyed something Nicky leaned against the wall staring across at Kit with those intense green orbs … -

What exactly is the plan anyway … you know they want to kick my ass … the second they see me … so … should I just like drop you off … or I can just hang out around … see if I see something … I don’t know …

-His brow furrowed a bit. He wasn’t sure how to proceed but it felt strangely good just to talk and plan it out like him and Kit had always been friends and were not planning some great adventure. It was an escape for them both from crummy lives neither one really wanted. He flashed Kit a bit of a smirk as he raised an eyebrow. He was watching the boy and there was something about him and drew Nicky in now. He was kinda cute this close and the way the dark hair fell in his eyes. He didn't know he just knew he liked this boy in a way he hadn't liked anyone else even if most of the time they spent fighting ... -

[Synistergrrl]

~Kit had shrugged a bit when Nicky said he was sorry about his dad. There wasn't really anything anyone could do about it and Kit had on some level come to terms with it. There were more people in his life that loved him then not. So it hadn't been so bad, being in the diner with Nicky and talking and stuff. And yes, he'd let Nicky pay, but fuck the boy had money. And he didn't say anything, but he was a bit awed by the car, looking at it and playing around with it some. He'd never been in such a nice machine before, not ever.~

The store....

~He gave directions and soon they were inside, walking around and picking up things. It was a weird store, a grocery mostly, but it was obviously poor and there were weird things in some of the isle's, like stuff in the Asian isle and Latino isle that Nicky would no doubt have never seen before. It was some of this stuff that Kit was grabbing. But nothing was really perishable. He was debating between two things that looked like shriveled up gnomes when Nicky asked him that question. He dropped one back in the bin, put the other in the basket and shrugged.~

Well... If you go with me and hang out, maybe you'll notice some of the same things I do. I think if you were with me, they'd leave you alone. I mean I'd be vouching for you and all... but... on the other hand, if you drop me off and then kinda... I don't know, sneak around, you might see things I don't... but that could be dangerous. I mean, not that I think they'd really hurt you, but if you were sneaking around, and they did catch you, it'd give them the wrong idea....

~He was frowning as he laid it all out, trying to put together some sort of plan and talking through it as he did. He glanced up at Nicky. It was funny that he could talk to Nicky like this. There was only really one other that he felt this comfortable with and that was Pony. He shut up then and started walking again, turning down a different isle. He stopped again and then looked to Nicky.~

Ya know... I usually stay pretty quiet around most people... but you... you and Pony... I kinda... I don't know.. its like I can't shut up around you two. It's weird...

~But weird wasn't the right word and Kit knew it. He wanted to say nice, or it felt good. But he thought it'd come out sounding corny and Nicky would make fun of him, so weird was the substitute for it. He brushed back that dark hair and shrugged. He grabbed the last thing on the list and started to the register.~

So... what do you think?

[LittleDeadGrrl]

-Nicky had followed Kit easily. He could feel eyes on him. On his nice clothes and in this place he only stood out more the way he looked, how good he smelled, all of it, it was all money but Nicky hardly seemed to notice. His eyes were only on Kit. His brow arched as the boy let all that slip out. He had to admit it was funny to him to see Kit let loose. Normally he didn’t say more than two words together and even at school when he’d seen him with his so called friends he just sat there looking a bit quiet and shy … -

I’ll sneak around … I think I could see more … I won’t stay long … just like 30 minutes or something and than I’ll go … and we can talk tonight … if I go up with you even if they don’t do anything to me cause you vouche for me all they’ll do is watch me and not move … they won’t let their guard down around me yeah know … so just make sure to make noise and shit when they come outside or something ... to let me know ... but don't be obvious ...

-He shrugged a bit. He picked up a can looking it over. He’d never seen anything like this but he’d never gone shopping either. His food was just ready. He had no idea how to cook anything and he knew on his own he’d probably starve to death though that wasn’t really true … forced … he’d be able to take care of himself … he smirked a bit at the thought … -

You know how to cook? I got no fucking clue … I guess if I ever move out I’ll need to have you come over cook for me and shit … I could have you as my little houseboy ... I think I'd almost kinda like that ...

-He smirked a bit nudging Kit and than his brow arched at those words … -

Really? I dunno why around me … I only give you shit … I was kinda surprised you came up to me at the diner and just sat there and stuff … I mean given how I’ve acted before … weren’t you afraid I’d hit you or something ... if people see us I'll lose all my credibility ... I can't even make you afraid of me anymore ...

-He smirked at the last part obviously teasing. Granted he knew if he did Possum and the rest of them would kill him but well it was a possibility. He was just amazed this strength was inside of Kit all along but he supposed it made sense in a way. The boy was quiet yeah but with the life he’d led he had to be strong too … -

The way Pony looks at you … it’s like … he’d kill me you know if I touched you again … I could see it in his eyes … it was weird I dunno … I guess it’s good you got people to look out for you though … even if I think they are fucking weird …

-He shrugged a bit. He didn’t make fun of Kit or anything. They went up to the counter and he watched Kit pay. He’d have offered to pay, not to show off, just to be nice, but he thought maybe the boy would take it wrong. Think he was showing off. He hated his dad for the way he acted with his money like it made him better than everyone. He helped with one of the bags and moved outside … -

So where should we meet tonight? I could give you my cellphone number?

[Synistergrrl]

hmmm.. you're probably right. But, just be careful. I don't know what they'd do if they caught ya.

~He shrugged, smirking a bit as Nicky teased him.~

I think I'd much rather YOU be the house boy... I could teach you, or maybe ya might learn to do somethin for yourself... it'd be a novel approach, don'tcha think?

~He was giving it right back and the smile that Kit tossed Nicky's way was much more relaxed. Infact it kept growing like that the more they hung out. He glanced over at Nicky.~

It's cause I was serious when I said I was sorry. I know... shocking... but really... I meant that, and you could have hit me, or waited and kicked my ass later. And it has nothing to do with Pony or the others. Cause I wouldn't really want them like beatin you cause of you beatin me. One wrong doesn't deserve another.... My Gran says we should try and be the better person....

~His eyes went a bit wide when he said that.~

I mean.. I don't mean I'm better or anything.. I just... fuck.. that was stupid... I'm sorry....

~It was like Kit was honestly worried that Nicky would be offended. None of Nicky's friends, or his family for that matter cared if Nicky was ever offended by something they did or something they said. But here Kit was, after all the fucked up shit that happened between them, apologizing for maybe suggesting that he was a better person then Nicky.~

~He was still frowning as they went to the counter. He pulled out some worn looking bills and paid and then picked up the brown paper bag. He looked over at Nicky and shrugged.~

you could... but I don't got a cell phone... so... it wouldn't do much good.

~He shrugged. Ofcourse Kit wouldn't have a cell phone. He was wearing hand me down clothes that hung a bit on him, even his Chuck's that he had on looked worn and old. He seemed to be trying to think of another way. He knew Possum would probably drive him home and that would be just as bad, cause well, they didn't have a phone in their house. And his father, well he'd probably be on the war path anyways.~

[LittleDeadGrrl]

Do things for myself huh … I dunno sounds too crazy for me …

-Nicky smirked a little bit. He found himself actually enjoying himself. Course if his father ever found out he knew he’d put an end to this friendship. His father didn’t beat him but it didn’t mean he wasn’t intimidating. In fact the more Nicky had ever thought about it he knew love wasn’t something he felt for his old man. Just plain old fear and he knew Kit understood that. Than the boy was rambling on about something, about him actually being sorry, and than he said the last part and Nicky was about to tease him until Kit started stuttering and saying he was sorry. He looked a bit stunned for a second and than he smiled a bit and it was a soft smile. He reached out lifting Kit’s chin a bit to force him to stare him in the eye … -

Kit … you are better person than I am … I’m never offended by the truth … I mean it … you are … you should hate me … and I’m still trying to figure out why you don’t … not many people ever surprise me … I guess I expect the worst out of people cause that’s who I have surround me .. the worst … but you’re different … and that’s cool you know …

-He let it out slip out and for a moment the wall was down and Nicky wasn’t honest. He sighed a bit and pulled back shrugging faintly. He knew one thing. No one had ever said he was sorry to him not meaning it. His friends had said sorry only when Nicky was pissed and they were afraid. That’s what his father had taught him. No one ever loved you. They could fear you or you could buy their affection but real feelings didn’t exist in this world and the strange thing was Nicky had begun to believe it. He shook it off …-

Here …

-He smiled a bit and handed his cellphone to the boy … -

I got another one back home … that was one is just for my friends and stuff … my other number is in there so you could call me … and just use it for other stuff you know … it’s fine … keep it …

-He shrugged a bit rubbing the back of his head as he looked out the window … -

… and yeah know if you need me to pick you up or something … whenever … you can call me than too …

-He said the words nonchalant as he slipped out the store hoping Kit wouldn’t make a big deal out of it but he suddenly honestly felt a little bit strange. No that wasn’t the word. He felt bad for having been a dick to someone like Kit who didn’t deserve it. He was trying to make it up to him somehow without making a scene. It didn’t mean he was a saint all of a sudden but it was something … -

So I’ll drop you off close and than just sneak around … cool? I’ll sneak around out back and see if I don’t see something …

[Synistergrrl]

~Kit looked up when Nicky took hold of his chin and those dark eyes fluttered down for a moment and there was a redness that crept to his cheeks. He didn't seem to be aware that he was blushing, but he was. He felt a shiver roll down his spine. And only then did he have the guts to lift his eyes and look Nicky in those brilliant green eyes that seemed to seer through him. He pulled his chin away just a little and shrugged.~

Yeah... whatever... I'm not as good as all that. You don't have to surround yourself with people that.... lie to you or are shallow, Nicky. You aren't like that...

~They were outside by the car and then Nicky was giving the boy the phone and he looked a bit shocked.~

Oh... Nicky.. I... I couldn't... I can't pay for this...

~He squirmed a bit. But ofcourse Nicky was no doubt going to probably pay for it and Kit wasn't so sure how comfortable he was with that. It wasn't that he didn't appreciate it and he knew that Nicky didn't mean to make him uncomfortable or that he was trying to make Kit feel beneath him. He honestly thought Nicky was trying to just be nice. But Nicky was still holding it out and Kit slowly lifted his hand to take it.~

I'll give it back when we meet up....

~His head was down as he was staring at the phone. It was some high end thing, touch screen and all that good stuff. He lifted his head a bit and gave Nicky a slight smile.~

Yeah? So you'll be my personal chauffeur?

~Grinning to the boy he shrugged a bit and slipped the phone into his back pocket as they got into the car. He looked over at Nicky.~

Yeah... okay... but hey... I'm sure Possum's gonna drop me off at home...but... I'll call you when I get there. I might try and stay at my Gran's... so... whatever...I'll call ya and stuff...

[LittleDeadGrrl]

You know if I didn’t have this pounding headache I’d swear you’d just given me a compliment …

-Nicky smirked a little bit. He liked watching Kit blush and he knew he felt good just being around him no matter what else was going on. It was nice to be around someone he knew didn’t want to use him for influence or money or something else connected to his family. His brow arched as Kit suggested he couldn’t pay for this. Nicky chuckled a little bit but it wasn’t mean spirited. No one else had ever tried to refuse a gift from him. Normally they asked for more or rather hinted … -

Keep it … it’s just a gift … I have been on the Res … you guys do give and receive gifts … so I know it ain’t a foreign concept to you … think of it as my apology for all these years …

-Nicky shrugged a little bit. He knew maybe it made Kit uncomfortable but it was stupid in this case. They did need to talk. It was either a cellphone or Nicky pay someone to put a phone and a phoneline in his house and he figured the latter was a bit stranger … -

Chauffeur is pushing it … more like a really high end taxi service … don't get mouthy you little brat I'll still hit you ...

-Nicky smirked as he revved up the car. The engine roared to life and Nicky pulled out fast and furious. There weren’t many cars around anyway. He liked to drive a bit fast, reckless, it was his one amusement. As they got to that dirt road Nicky stopped … -

Alright … well call me tonight than … oh … and I just got an idea … try and maybe get them all out of the house … like to go somewhere … than I can look through their shit … find something … I dunno … see what you can do … see ya Kit …

-He watched Kit get out and than he drove the car a bit away and hit it behind a bush before getting out himself. It was a little bit of a walk but he was trying his best to stay hidden and look around. He wasn’t sure what he expected to find. Maybe a body in the cellar or something. Yeah that’d be funny. This Nancy Drew bullshit was kinda retarded when he really thought about it but at the moment it was an amusing distraction … he needed that more than anything … -