TW: homophobic slurs, abuse I guess? angry Remy

I skipped down the hallway on my way to Roman's locker. I stopped when I saw Virgil there. They were probably talking about the singing competition at the animal shelter. But Virgil seemed to be mad at something Roman said. I started walking a little closer to hear what they were saying.

"I suggest you stop talking about something you know nothing about."

"I just said that people without soulmates are probably sad humans that don't love. I'm just saying that's what I read. And some people die without knowing their soulmates often sleep around trying to fill that void. It's just what I read."

"I said stop talking before I drag you to hell"

"What's got you so moody?" I think Roman just screwed up. I saw Virgil raise his hand but no more than that. I ran the other way. There is no way Virgil is ever going to talk to Roman after that. I should talk to them later.

{time skip brought by when theres too much drama at school}

I layed down on my bed rewatching old Steven Universe episodes. Mama had to go to work so I was home alone for now. I thought back to what Dee had said two days ago. I should probably be thinking about how to talk to Roman or Virgil but I can't seem to get my mind off what Dee said. It's not possible to get a new soulmate, right? No. They would've taught us about by now. But school has failed to teach about things before. I looked at my phone deciding whether to call Remy or not. He usually helps when I'm feeling like this. But it's my job to help. I decided against calling and just continued watching the crystal gems fight Jasper.

Until he got home.

"Where the fuck are you fag?" I jumped up. I thought he would go to the pub like he usually did. "You better not be watching those gay cartoons!" I heard footsteps coming down the hallway so I quickly turned off the tv and pretended I was doing math homework. He slammed open my door and walked over to me. He grabbed a fistful of my hair and made me face him. "You're a fucking disgrace and nobody will ever love you." With that he walked out of my room and probably went to get drunk in the livingroom.

I fell forward onto the floor and cried like the crybaby I am. I held onto myself and sat there for who knows how long. I heard my phone ringing but I didn't bother to look who was calling. My sons turned into silent tears but I sat there. My phone stopped ringing but as soon as it did, it started again. I let it ring out again but whoever it was wouldn't stop calling.

"Stop the damn noise boy!" My father screamed. I hurried to see who was calling.

Unknown

I debated between answering it or just ignoring it. I clicked the green button and held the phone up to my ear. "Is this Emile Vanta?" They asked. I blushed at Remy's last name but quickly answered before he came back into my room

"Emile Picani? Who is this?"

"Damn, you been crying? You okay broski? It's Remus by the way." Of course it is. "Nevermind I read part of your last chapter. Anyways, what kind of flowers would you want at your wedding?"

"Why?"

"Because I asked."

"Tulips I guess, or chrysanthemums."

"Okay. Look, I'm going to call Remy for you since you're probably not going to do it yourself. I'mgoingtogobeforeyouhavethechancetotellmeotherwisebyyyeeeeee!" He hung up.

Please don't come here. Please don't come here. Please don't come here.

I sighed knowing that Remy will probably show up in the gayest outfit he owns, which is all of them. Hopefully father will be in his room asleep by time Remy gets here. I stood up a walked out of my room and into the bathroom. I quickly locked the door and looked myself over in the mirror. There were tear marks going down my face. It wouldn't have been a problem before but my concealer made it too visible. I quickly wiped it all off and looked at myself. There was a bruise on my cheek and a few cuts here and there. I covered everything up and carefully walked out to the livingroom.

"Who was that? One of your faggot sluts?" He asked immediately.

"Just- Just a friend. Calling me about homework." He grunted and took a drink from the bottle he was holding.

"Do your chores freak, I want this house spotless." I nodded and went into the kitchen to start the dishes. "Where's your mom?"

"S-she's at work" I answered trying not to anger him. I heard footsteps coming behind me so I quickly tensed preparing for a hit. A bottle shattered against the counter beside me. The sharp edges of what was left were pushed against my already bandaged arm. I winced as a point hit an older cut. He pulled it back and threw it in the garbage.

"Weakling. I'm going out for more vodka, chores better be done when I get back. No guests." I nodded and listened as the front door opened and closed.

{smol skip brought by kevin watch the light}

A knock at the door knocked me out of the trance I was in when washing dishes. I grabbed a nearby towel and dried my hands before walking to the door. Please don't be Remy. Please don't be Remy.

Fudge.

"Heeeeey Rem" I said opening the door seeing the guy that I may or may not have a crush on.

"Hey Ems, just thought I'd drop by to hang out." He said leaning on the door frame, hands tucked into his pockets.

"Did Remus tell you something? Because I'm fine, he just called me when I was watching Ruby and Sapphire break up." I quickly lied. He didn't seem convinced but dropped the topic anyway.

"What are you doing now? Wanna head to the park and get an icecream if you're not doing anything."

"I was doing the dishes. My mama is at work and my dad went to the store." The liquor store that is. "Not much happening so you probably don't have to stay here"

"You need any help? I'm not that experienced doing chores since Dee doesn't trust me to do anything and I grew up not having to do anything except shoot a gun once in a while, but I can help."

"No no, that's not necessary!" He walked in anyway and took off his jacket.

"Too late babes! I'm helping ya!" He didn't seem like he actually wanted to do work but he obviously wasnt going to leave me alone. What did Remus tell him?

I sighed and let him help me. Hopefully we'll be done and Remy will leave before dad gets back. We continued to wash the dishes for a bit before I heard the door open. I tensed hoping it wasnt him. Remy turned around and put his hands in his pockets.

"Nasa bahay ako!" I heard mama yell. I thanked whatever gods were out there and turned around.

"Kitchen!" I yelled back. After a moment she came in and stopped.

"Who?"

"Remy Vanta, you must be Emile's mother." She nodded and examined Remy. He looked to me as if asking something.

"Mama we were doing the dishes" I said pointing to the full sink. She shook her head and waved us off while rolling up her sleeves.

"Gagawin ko ito. Pumunta masaya sa iyong kaibigan." I smiled and grabbed Remy's hand before dragging him to my room.

"Does everybody speak other languages besides me? Fuck you author, at least let my speak Italian or something." I laughed and turned on the tv.

We watched Adventure Time for a while. I must have fallen asleep because the next thing I knew I was waking up to screaming.

"Get out of my house gay! I don't need you infecting my son anymore!" I sat up to see my dad telling at Remy with Remy standing in front of me.

"I'm not leaving him in here with some bitchy ass homophobic douche!" Remy yelled back. My dad stepped up and slapped him. He held his cheek for a minute then began laughing. This is starting to scare me. Dad looked confused to why he was laughing. I guess anybody that sees someone get slapped and laugh would be confused. I looked around the room for a moment and saw mama on the ground with a black eye.

"Why the hell are you laughing boy?" Father asked in the same angry tone. Remy calmed down and reached into his pocket.

"You don't know who I am? Who my father is?"

"Why would I give a damn who some fag's dad is?" I watched in shock. Remy's dad is a crime boss and dad just threatened him. Remy pulled out a knife from his pocket. Dad looked at him like this was a joke. "Whatcha going to do? Stab me?"

"Nope," Remy said popping the p. "I'm not like my fathet. I've been told that me and my brother are more like our mom."

"Remy. Please don't." I said reaching out for his arm. He looked at me and his eyes softened.

"Fuck, Emile." He turned back to my dad. "Remy Vanta, sorry for the rough start. My temper tends to get the better of me. Anyways, I have to go do something with the readers so they can take their anger out on a bunch of ken dolls and barney so I'll be leaving. I do have to tell you that if I hear anything about you abusing Em or his mother again I'll have to come back here." He turned to me and before I could say something, he kissed me on the cheek. "Bye sisters!" He left through the window.

"Fucking fag" dad mumbled before turning and leaving. As soon as he was gone I ran to mama and pulled her into a hug.

"Gusto ko ang batang kaibigan mo"

Google Translate
Nasa bahay ako- I'm home!
Gagawin ko ito. Pumunta masaya sa iyong kaibigan- I'll do it. You go hang out with your friend
Gusto ko ang batang kaibigan mo- I like your boyfriend

Word Count: 1697
Ha. It was hard to write this chapter. Anyways, you guys probably wanna kill Emile's dad now. Instead you're gonna blow up a building of ken dolls and barney
Bye for now guys, gals, and non-binary pals