Chapter 5

A/N: Highsnow is a region in France. (made up by moi). Now enjoy the new version of the chapters!

Lucifer Laurens

I was at the doctor's, he seems sketchy but I can't complain. He had this Italian accent and kept talking on the phone to this guy name Tony, not to be confused with Tony King... I think. I was released and Mr. Michaels excused me from class. I will my work from home and Mr. Verano will bring me the schoolwork. Speak of which no one has heard from him over the past few hours. I also learned McLennan actually goes to my school surprisingly. He slipped into the body business when he was fifteen. I stopped at a red light. North. I moved everything North; the only thing left was Frank, but he's gone too. I looked at the younger boy. Red hair, dull green eyes.

"What?" He asked as he moved the hair in his face out of the way. He reminds me of myself. Doing anything for the money, living check by check, and still be abused. His hair all messed up, he wore a jacket he found in the back of the car which was probably mine, all I could afford were second-hand clothes. His scar on his face and the band-aid only making me feel guilty.

"You want anything to eat? Maybe from the five-and-dime, it's near my place" I said. He nodded slowly.

"I mean if you're sure," He said. I drove to the five-and-dime and parked close. he hands me my crutches and we go inside. The low-lit aisle covered in snacks and a place to get drinks. We grab some crisps and candies.

"I meant to ask you something, it slipped my mind-" I go over and have seen him uncomfortable as a few people stared. I limp over, "I'm thinking of grabbing that bacon soda to dip my chicken wings in," I said loudly. They stare at me in concern. McLennan starts laughing at my terrible choices. He helps grab my things and we go to the counter. The lady stared at me as she scanned our items slowly.

"Can I help you doll?" I said annoyed. She averts her eyes. I knew I look shitty but is it that bad?

"Sorry. Your total is $28.53," she whispered. I grabbed my wallet and take the needed cash euro out.

"It's the hair, isn't it? McLennan is it because I'm ugly?" I pouted at him. He giggles and shook his head.

"No I think she's jealous of your hair," he said. I gave her the money and she makes change.

"Uh-" she stuttered. We leave and the people once staring at him had all eyes on me. I get in.

"Seriously though open the soda, I wanna know if it tastes good," I said starting the car. My house not too far and Will should be home. Unless he's getting milk for three days again.

I pulled up in the driveway and find a pissed-off Will and confused Greg. Parked and get out.

"You're picking up stray kids now," he sassed. I purse my lips limping.

"At least I don't leave to get milk for five days," I said back and toss Will some crisp he loved.

"Get your ass inside. Someone is here for you," he said upset. To anyone, he would look fine but I knew from the storm in his blue eyes. His normal black curly hair was a mess and sticking in all directions.

"At least I grabbed milk!" I said grabbing the bag and bottle of milk.

"You're sleeping on the couch tonight!" I heard him yell as he aggressively opened the door.

"I'm injured!" I yelled. I glance to see a pale McLennan. I forgot he was here. I see him smooth out the shirt I let him borrow. I forgot Moxxi's striper pic was on there. What the fuck fourteen-year-old me?

"You sure I can stay here for the night?" McLennan asked scratching his arm. I nod and notice him eating the chicken already.

"Yeah he's being dramatic," I said grabbing my crutches and grabbing my things. Once McLennan was out and shut the door, I locked the car and go in to see Jace relaxing in my sleeping area for tonight.

"Excuse me but this isn't school hours?" I said putting the bag of snacks on the counter. I grab the soda and open it. Honey glazed Bacon? I taste a bit before I spat it out. "That's vile," I said taking another sip and gagging. "Rancid," I slammed it on the table.

"No one from that group should bother you. I made sure of it. Head to the safe house anyway. Take McLennan with you. I'm gonna crash here too," he said stretching on my couch.

"The fuck?" I mumbled and look over to see Greg watching TV. "Why are you here?" I asked more to both, I sat on a chair and began digging into the snacks.

"I'm tired alright? I haven't killed someone since fucking 23," he slurred. I rolled my eyes. The urge to scrub my skin raw was there, the urge to puke or cry was strong. I picked up a piece of chicken and took a bite.

"I'm too tired for this," I put my leg up. Pain in the ass. Or well half-ass. McLennan was shown his room by Will. Will continued to give me the silent treatment and now the door is being abused.

"I got it," Greg turned off the tv and goes answers the door. I drop my piece of chicken.

"Damn," I whispered checking out the person at the door-

"Isn't he the devil?" The boy asked. His papa was in shock at such a question.

"No, he's just named like that. He's far from it. He's wonderful and believe it or not he's an angel." His papa said, a sparkle in his eyes.

"Ew papa". He stuck his tongue out. He brought the blanket closer to his chin. His papa tickled his sides. "I don't wish to know about your a-afars!" He squealed and squirmed. He stopped and corrected his son.

"Affairs. And I'm married thanks to him but fine, let me finish," his papa said stretching. He laid on the bed.

"Sister Mary said Lucifer was bad and was wrong. She also said having two moms and dads was bad too," He said softly. He looked down almost disappointed.

"No, she's wrong sorta... God has helped your dad and me many times. If he didn't love us, your dad wouldn't be here. As for him being bad, ask your dad and he'll say he did nothing wrong. Now go to sleep." Little did the boy know his papa was cursing the nun in his head. He was moving them to a new school. Maybe they can go to America again. Too much has happened here. It would be a good chance. A fresh start.

"Noooo finish please!" He said sitting up quickly to grab onto his papa's sleeve. His papa smiled and removed the small hand.

"Hmm... Maybe tomorrow kiddo it's late." He said kissing his son's head.

"It's only 10 papa. Continue, please. I'll help daddy clean the garage next weekend!" He exclaimed. He wanted to know how this part would go. Well, he wanted to know the whole story but there was a stranger introduced! Who wouldn't bargain to hear the rest!?

"Hmm eat your veggies for a week and then we're talking". He challenged. 'He sure knows how to run a hard bargain. He must learn from daddy' thought the boy.

"Fine! Now tell me to please pa!" The boy begged.

"Okay. Just a bit more. As Greg opened the door, Lucifer-" his papa continued.

I see the younger one from Kessler. Some hair. The boy has a bandaid on the bridge of his nose, his shirt stained and his hair was longer than how most men wore it. I look on but Will came and hit me on the head.

"I've been injured damn it!" I screeched. I look at Greg-fuck-ory talking to my man at the doorstep.

"And I'm hungover, shut up," Mr. Verano snapped. He was taking up the whole couch, he was wearing new clothes.

"What happen to your other-" I started but he just raised a finger.

"Burned it," he does a finger gun before trying to sleep.

"Safehouse better have milk," I mumbled as I see the empty bottle on the counter. His dumbass told me a week ago he was gonna get milk and he lied. I had to buy it and he has the audacity to drink it in front of me. I notice Greg still hasn't let him in.

"I imagine it does," McLennan said enjoying the warm food.

"So you gonna let him in?" I finally snapped. Greg did, though annoyed with me.

"You're the guy from the radio aren't you? The rogue? The delinquent? The dude who snitched on-" Greg slapped his hand over the brunet beauty's mouth. I prop my chin onto my arms.

"Sweetheart kindly shut up, I've had a rough day. So on that note good night and Verano get your disgusting self off my couch and in a tub!" I hissed. I got on my crutches, took my box of sweets and chicken alike, and left downstairs to my (our) room.

"Pa? What's a dell-lin- que-nt?" His papa laughed. Your sister can tell you later. Now please let me finish" he said. The boy noted to himself when he talked about the super bad things that happened to the guy name Lucifer. His pa would be very upset.

"Do you still know the guy?"

"Yes, I do. Now please let me continue", he said softly.