Sugar Rush (Friend-Zoned 3)

I slip my boxers on, head out of the bathroom, and look at my room. This is my last day in this room. I try hard not to think about it, or look at the boxes scattered across the floor. Tomorrow is moving day. Ceecee is thrilled…and by thrilled, I mean still not talking to me.

I slip on my black jeans and White Rabbit tee. It has my name on it. Under my name, it says ‘I’m here to serve you’. I grin. It always goes down well with the ladies. My black belt goes on next. I had a special buckle made for it that reads ‘Follow the white rabbit’. I like it, because it’s big and silver, and a lot of women think white rabbit is a euphemism for my dick.

My sneakers are hiding somewhere around here. Just as I look under my bed, my Mom sticks her head in and informs me, “We’re leaving.”

Got ‘em. Always under the bed. I fish my sneakers out and stand. “Okay, Mom. Thanks again.”

She smiles. “It’s no problem.” Her smile wanes. “She’s still angry.”

I pretend not to hear her and slip my shoes on. She steps forward and turns on her Mom voice. “Don’t you think about ignoring me, Maximillian.”

God, she’s might be small, but my mother is a scary woman when she wants to be. I grin up at her. “I would never ignore you, Mama. Never.” She glare

s at me and I sigh. “I know she’s angry, Ma. What do you want me to do? I’m not changing my mind just because she’s pissed. We’re moving. She’s got to get used to that.”

Mom’s face softens. “Don’t be upset at her for being scared to leave the only place she’s ever known.”

Well, when she puts it like that…

“I’m just upset that she’s upset. I wish I could do something to make it easier for her.”

Mom comes forward and hugs me. “Just show her you love her. That nothing will change that. That you will love her, even if she’s angry at you. Be firm with your love and her heart will gentle.”

I squeeze her back. “Okay. I will.”

Stepping back, she smiles. “Good. Now go say goodnight to her.”

I wink at my Mom before I step out of my room. Just as I exit, I almost run over two little fairies with golden eyes and dark hair. They gasp when they see me. Then it’s on.

“Uccle Max!”

“Mak!”

Tatiana and Ava, Nik and Tina’s daughters, attach themselves to my legs. “Oh my God, I’m being attacked! I thought fairies were the good guys!”

Tina steps into the hall, looks down at her babies, and rubs absently at her stomach. Geez, her belly just gets bigger and bigger. Two times the fun with twins. I mentally cringe.

Good luck Ghost and Nat.

Tina asks the little girls blinking up at her. “Grandma’s ready to go, girls. Why are you running away?”

Tatiana looks around before leaning forward and answering, “There’s a monster in our room.”

Tina widens her eyes in shock. “Well, why didn’t you say so?” She walks toward the girls’ bedroom door and knocks. “Um, excuse me? Monster? You need to leave now. We’re running late.”

Nik calls from the other side of the door. “No can do, Mommy. I need food. I hear little girls are tasty,” then he smacks his lips loudly.

Tatiana giggles, but Ava grips my legs tighter, not quite old enough to get that the monster is actually her dad trying to make a funny. Tina sighs dramatically. “Can’t I just get you some bread, or cereal, or something?”

Nik responds, “Nope. I need little girl and I need it now.”

Tina looks over at the girls. “You heard him. He’s hungry. Which one of you wants to be munched up?” Tatiana nods while Ava shakes her head emphatically. Tina crooks a finger at Tatiana. “You better get in there. Sounds like he’s starving.”

As soon as Tatiana takes off down the hall, Ava wails, “No!”

I pick up my tater tot, hug her close and whisper, “It’s okay, baby. It’s only pretend.” She sniffles into my neck. Tatiana creeps up to the door, and as soon as she puts her hand on the knob, the door flies open and out comes the monster.

Nik steps out and I gasp. “Oh my God, it’s hideous!”