This is how we differed.
"I think the weather is good. What about something outside?" I hated the very sound of it.
"Like what? Caleb, you know me and outside right?" I was annoyed but I still answered him anyway.
"Yeah. I know you the most. So what about it? Are you going to be holed up the whole summer?" I almost answered 'yes' right away but I didn't want to give the impression that I did not like going outside with him.
"Thought of that. But I guess I could use some air. Then the park near here. I hear it's quite good. Probably a picnic and a short walk. Good?"
I rethought that and improvised. I wish he knew how much I was doing for him. But would I tell him? No. It was my little secret. I had done worse so I wouldn't tell him anything.
"Perfect! Jadon, how come you speak like you have never been there."
"I have not." There was no use lying about this.
"You sure are something. Okay, then I am taking you to the park for the first time I guess."
"..." I just looked at him.
I simply could not deny him when he was asking for such simple things. Even though I have not been physically there, I do know how it looks and that was enough for me. I just thought it would be nice to have Caleb with me.
I wore light and let my hair loose so it would have a different look from when I am at school. It slightly exposed a part of a dreamcatcher tattoo I had on my forearm. I put on a few of my piercing jewelry; the nose, the brow and small earrings on my right ear and a long one on my left. I had black sneakers, gray light pants and a black t-shirt.
I got out only to find Caleb with a few changes to his clothes. Nevertheless he had a cooler atmosphere around him. A headband with less clothing than what he came on the first day here. Same pants but a vest instead. He looked cool with whatever he wore.
Right then he looked like a basketball champion player. A very handsome one at that. I couldn't help but smile. I could feel my heart race a bit faster but I could control my expression thanks to years of practice.
"You look good. But remind me after this we pass by the mall. You need more clothes. You will be staying with me and I would appreciate not sharing my clothes. Sounds good?" I was sincere. We had different builds to begin with. My clothes wouldn't fit him and would end up loose on me later on. They were expensive, so I preferred getting him new clothes then rebuying mine.
"Okay." He said in a solemn voice as if self scolding or blaming. I couldn't figure out why though. It was my idea and my duty here to someone who had been 'kicked out'.
I definitely knew he wasn't telling the truth but I didn't want to dig it up. I had some respect to his personal life and choice.
"You look…different. It s-suits you." He said. I just smiled back. I had no comment because my voice would probably come out like squeals. "Cool tattoo by the way"
"Thanks. Let's go." He had a complicated look on his face. He probably just thought I looked weird. I obviously didn't have the heart to ask so I let it go.