Chapter 4 Morning Walk

Lenny's POV

I was at the door in a yellow robe, blinking also glaring at the sun and Van.

"Morning." Van said smiling brightly and I glared more in response before shutting the door.

Morning my ass.

I yawned and started walking away from the door but then the door bell was rung. I grumbled turning around and opened the door.

"What Van?" I asked glaring at him.

"We're going out. Take a shower, get dressed, just do what you got to do. But if you move too slow I'll come in there and help you."he said smirking amf I flushed.

"O-Okay, fine." I said closing the door slowly. I sighed softly as I walked upstairs to my room.

I looked through my closet for something suitable to wear, which took a while. Then I went straight to the bathroom when I got my clothes.

I hummed as the warm water hit me. I ran my fingers through my hair humming Diamonds and Pearls. With me humming and the water being a bit loud I didn't hear footsteps coming up the stairs or into my room. But then I heard the bathroom door open as I turned off the water.

"Hm?" I pulled the curtain open and froze immediately.

My face heated up quickly and I snatched a towel down then wrapped it around me. Van just stood there blinking with his cheeks tinted with pink but as I came closer he paled.

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As we walked Van came to a stop at a red light he touched his cheek only a bit before groaning in pain. I looked out the window blushing.

"I-I'm sorry...it was a reflex, next time knock." I grumbled blushing more.

"Yeah yeah." Van said pouting as he parked the car and got out and I got out also. People gave him weird looks as we walked, probably because he has a hand mark across his cheek.

So where are we going?" I ask and he grins then grabs my arm and starts running.

I blinked blushing. How can I guy his age run so fast? Van must keep himself in shape. We came to a stop on top of a hill sorta and I looked down.

"So thay is a park pretty much, just without the kiddy stuff?" I asked as we walked down the hill to the so called park.

"Shh let's enjoy our nature walk." he said as we walked onto the man made road and I rolled my eyes smiling a bit.

We walked a bit and during the walk I jumped a few times. I'm more of an indoors person. So hearing noises that could even be a bird squawking loudly would scare me.

"Let's get off the man made path." he said as I walked close to him, wanting to grab his arm to feel more protected.

"Wh-Why, won't we get lost?" I ask almost screaming when I see a snake. Van shook his head smiling as he walked off into the trees. "Wai-Wait!" I yelled and ran after him.

During the walk he told me the names of the trees, showed me animal footprints, and more. I smiled watching him look at everything in amazement. Van always loved the outdoors. He also always wanted to work at a creek and show the place around to kids. Van had lots of hopes and dreams in high school.

"Len." Van said bringing me out of my thoughts and I realized he was smirking. "Let's have a bit of fun." he said grinning and ran to an area with lots of roses and thorns. And Van was also always adventurous, more like a dare devil to me. I watched him start to walk on a log that was high above a river. "Come on Len." he said looking at me.

I blinked and looked at him like he was crazy. I sighed and started walking towards him, trying to avoid the thorns. But of course I got cut anyway. I hissed as my finger started to bleed. I sighed again then glared at Van. He put his hand out and I used my other hand to grab his. He pulled me onto the log and I hit his chest. The log didn't wobble and I froze for a second. My face heated up and I looked up slowly. He was looking down at me smiling and I looked at his smile then his eyes, making my heart pound faster.

"Haha you okay Len?" he asked smiling and my face heat up more.

"Ye-Yeah." I said looking down which is normal unless your on a log above water and your afraid of heights. My eyes widen and I quickly looked up which end up me hitting my head on Van's chin.

"Ow."he said stepping back as he rubbed his chin and I rubbed my head.

"Sor-Sorry." I said thwn felt something on my leg. I looked down and my eyes were as wide as saucers as I paled. "Aaaaaaaahhhhh!" I screamed jumping, making the snake get swung into the thorns and me fall forward onto Van. I blushed then heard a crack and before I knew it the log broke and we splashed into the water.

Squish Squash Squash.

I grumbled as we walked and Van looked down. "Sorry Len." he said.

"It's okay, why did you take me out on a walk anyway?" I asked and he smiled.

"Taking walks calm me down and makes me me feel better. It's my exist, my escape." he said.

"Escape from what?" I asked looking at him confused.

From reality?

"Everyone needs a healthy way to get rid of their feelings. Anger, sadness, and etc." he said and I blinked.

Van? Angry? Sad? It's a very rare sight. Then the memory of me leaving him on his wedding day flashed in my mind. I frowned, well he wasn't really angry or that sad....right?

He looked at me smiling softly like he knew what was running through my head. "Bottling up your feelings isn't good or healthy. Keeping it all inside, letting it pile and fill up until it explodes. It's not the best way to go so you should have an exist or escape. That way you won't explode but take care of each feeling." he said and I nodded.

Bottling it up. That's my way and it's easy. And good for me.

"Anyways, lead us to the car." Van said grinning.

I glared at him and looked a head. All I saw were trees. I looked back at him and glared.

"I don't know the way back." I said.

"Well you should have been paying attention." he said smiling. "Looks like we'll never find my car and get home."he said and I grumbled.

"Fine." I said sighing.

I thought I found the way but turns out I didn't and led us to a soccer field. Van laughed and shook his head. Turns out the damn man knew the way to the car all along but didn't say anything. Basterd.

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As we got in the car I put my seat belt on then my phone buzzed. I glanced at Van and he was starting the car. I got out my phone and it said I had a message. It was from Eric.

Turns out the kids are going on a double date, so we can go to the club or something. Is that fine with you?

I glared and rolled my eyes. A club? I haven't been to one since...well... I glanced at Van again and his eyes were on the road.

Yeah that's fine I sent and he replied quickly.

Cool, so six or seven?

Seven I sent and he replied.

Also ;) bring some friends if you want- Oh wait you don't have anyone to bring hehehe

I glared and rolled my eyes again.

Shut up or I'm not going I sent.

Fine fine fine, I was just joking. I don't really have friends either just coworkers so no need to feel left out.

I smiled a bit and sighed. Eric isn't really a bad guy but he does know how to piss a person off real quick.

Yeah yeah see you at seven I sent.

Also it's not a gay club sorrrry XD

I almost shut my phone off and was about to ignore his ass. I swear he can be such an asshole.

That's fine, I'm not looking for a relationship anyway I sent.

That's because your stuck on Van

I flushed and glanced at Van again then typed furiously.

I AM SO OVER VAN I JUST DON'T WANT TO BE HEART BROKEN AGAIN I sent and after a while he repiled.

I understand, I really do. But just because you've been hurt doesn't mean you should just give up. Hurt is apart of love. Love can also heal the hurt of love. Also quit lying, your not over him.

I rubbed my eyes and Van glanced at me before looking back at the road. "Len, are you okay?" he asked and I didn't reply to him or Eric's text which Eric sent another text.

If your trully over him then invite him to the club with us

"Len?" he said glancing at me again as we came to a red light.

I swallowed hard and turned off my phone. I put my phone in my pocket then turned to look at Van.

"So you wanna come to the club with me?" I asked.