Hidden In These Walls

15- We're Getting There

//Jason//

“Is Jason here?” a voice sounded from downstairs. 

I tried to match this voice to its owner, but I had no clue at all. It was a deep masculine voice with a hint of huskiness. I can tell that the stranger wasn’t so old though which made me wonder to why someone wants to even see me around here.

“What the f**k are you doing here?!” I heard my dad growl at the visitor.

“I want to see Jason.” The man shot back, unfazed by my dad’s raging voice.

“You have no right to be here!” Dad continued.

“He sent me here and I won’t go until I see Jason!” The voice retorted.

I quickly stood up and maneuvered towards the door. I quietly opened it, popping my head outside. It seemed like everybody was downstairs so I slipped out of the room and walked to the top of the stairs and stopped there. I looked down at the man standing at the front door, not recognizing him at all. My dad’s back was facing me so I walked two steps more down the stairs to have a clear look at the man.

No, I still can’t figure out who that man was. He looked like he was in his early twenties, grey eyes with blonde hair pushed up in a neat quiff. He had brute muscles and chiseled abs and bulging biceps, that much is evident and everyone can notice it. He wore a tight white shirt with a black leather jacket on top and black skinny jeans to match with them.

“I don’t give a s**t that he sent you here! Jason isn’t getting anywhere near you people!” My dad snapped at him. It was the first time he called me by my name in ages.

“Don’t you think that you’re the people he should stay away from?!” The stranger yelled back.

Then his grey eyes looked up and caught me standing there. His angry face features changed into a calm one and he smiled up at me.

“Come down here Jason, we need to talk.” He said gently.

“Don’t you f*****g dare kid!” Dad yelled at me when he turned around and saw me standing there.

“W-Who are you?” I asked.

“Come down here and you’ll know everything.” He answered.

I looked at my father to find him staring daggers into my brain, as if wishing he could blow my head at the spot. 

Fight him.

I will, I will fight him if he made any move. I will.

I looked back at the man and he seemed genuine, like he wouldn’t hurt me. I saw mom and Emma standing by the kitchen door looking, horrified?

Should I go down there? Should I risk it? I looked at him for the final time before making up my mind and striding down the stairs. A grin spread on his lips when he realized that I was heading towards him and his eyes lit up with a hint of happiness.

Who the hell is this guy?

“You dared to do it? You didn’t listen to me?!” My dad shouted while trudging towards me.

I didn’t flinch this time and stood my ground, thoughts of my promise to Hunter swirling in my mind. But, the guy was quick to stand in front of my dad to keep him away from me.

“Jason, you don’t remember me?” The man asked.

I furrowed my eyebrows in confusion. Should I know him? Because I can’t seem to remember his face at all.

“N-No. Who are you?” I asked again.

“I’m Edward Miller, your cousin Jason. You were so little so you wouldn’t remember me I guess.”  He said.

What? My cousin? But how?

“M-My cousin? Why don’t I know you?” 

He sighed before replying, “My dad, your uncle didn’t live here for about twenty years. We were always in America and we visited here just a couple of times, but my parents died in a car accident a year ago so I’m back here.”

“And why are you telling me this now?” I asked. 

This all seems suspicious to me. Like, why did he come here now? Why was he fighting with dad? What’s his story?

“I’m here to take you for the rest of the vacation, Jason.” He said.

“What?!” Dad, mom and I said at the same time.

“You won’t take him!” Dad yelled while pushing him backwards which made him bump into me.

I placed my hands on his back to steady him and then looked at his eyes which were staring at me. 

“Where to?” I asked.

“Jason, please just trust me. I know what you’ve been going through and the place where I’m taking you is where you will finally feel loved and happy. Just trust me, I won’t hurt you.” He said. 

He seemed really concerned about me. But where will he take me?

“Jason, you’ll love it. Just please come with me.” He said while placing his hand on my shoulder squeezing it soothingly.

If he truly means this, and if this will get me away from dad for a little while, then I’m willing to risk it. Edward seems nice, he seems like he truly cares and like he knows me more than I think he does.

“Okay.” I said.

A smile broke on his face and he said, “Good. Get dressed and pack a bag of clothes and your essential stuff and we’d be ready to go.” 

“You are not going anywhere!” My dad growled. 

I didn’t even see it coming when he stomped his way towards me and clutched my curls so tightly while pulling at them painfully. He tilted my head upwards and stared at me dead in the eyes. His eyes held deep hate, remorse, disgust, and guilt?

What was that? But as soon as I saw the hint of guilt, it quickly changed into hate again. 

“You are not leaving this house as long as I’m in here!” He spat in my face.

I felt my anger boil inside of me. He thinks that after beating me every day and making my life a living hell, he can still control me and make me submit to him? He must me crazy.

“Yes I am! I would do anything to get away from you even if it takes to jump in front of a darn train!” I finally faced him. I did it.

“What did you just say?!” He screamed back while pulling on my hair more, making my head throb.

“Just stop it!” Edward intervened and pushed my dad away from me. 

“Just go get ready, Jason. I’m waiting here for you.” He said.

I nodded before going back upstairs and to my room. I looked at my clock to see it was six pm already. Then, I noticed my phone buzzing so I picked it up to find my baby calling.

I quickly answered the call because there were many missed calls already.

“Hey, baby.” I answered, happy to hear Hunter’s voice.

“Angel? Jay baby, where were you? I was going mad in here because you wouldn’t pick up. Did he do anything to you? I swear if he did, I’m going to kill him! Are you alright? What hurts? Jason-

“Shh baby, he didn’t do anything. I’m fine, stop worrying about me.” I shushed him. 

“I can’t ever stop worrying about you, angel. Tell me where you were.” He said.

I sighed; he just gets way over worried about me. But I love him and I know he does, that’s why he acts like that.

“Someone came here. He said he is my cousin and that he came here to take me away for the vacation. He said somewhere where I’ll feel loved, not like here.” I told him the story.

“And where did he come from? Can you trust him baby?” Hunter sounded panicked.

“I think I can H, he looked like he cares about me. I’m going to go with him even though my father objected and put up a fight. I faced him though Hunter. I did it.” 

“You did? I’m so proud of you baby. I wish I can hug you and kiss you and show you how proud of you I am.” He said, radiating his love and happiness all the way to my heart.

“Thank you Hunt. I love you so much.” 

“I love you more angel. You have no idea.” He said, making me smile.

“I got to pack a bag, Hunter. Edward is waiting for me.” I said.

“Then put me on speaker, I’m not ready to hang up yet. I still want to hear more of your beautiful voice.” He said, spreading a grin on my face this time.

I did as he said and went to pick some clothes to put on. “You’re on speaker.”

“Okay, so where do you think he’s taking you?” He asked.

“I have no idea, but something about him told me I can trust him and that he knows a lot about me. He seems like he knows something I don’t.” I replied.

“Hmm, just promise you’ll call as soon as you get to where you’re going. Don’t leave me so worried, baby.” He said.

“I promise.” I said while putting on my black trousers. I picked Hunter’s grey hoodie which I kept with me and put it on as well. Instantly, his smell engulfed me and I took a deep breathe of his intoxicating scent.

“What are you doing?” He asked.

“I just put on your hoodie.” I said.

“Hmm, I bet you look sexy right now in my clothes. I’m also wearing your shirt that I took with me.” He said, making me blush a crimson red.

“Y-Yeah?”

“Hmm, God Jay, your voice is just so hot!” He moaned?

“H-Hunter stop this.” I said, but it came out as a whimper.

“Why? Can’t I tell my boyfriend how hot and sexy he is? I would do anything to just glance at your incredible body right now.” He growled, his voice sounding huskier than usual.

“H-Hunt, what’s gotten into you?”

“Nothing, I just miss you. I want you in my arms.” He answered.

“Mmm.” I felt so hot all of a sudden.

I sat on the bed and closed my eyes, trying to control my sudden shallow breathing. What is he doing to me? How can he get me so worked up from just hearing his voice and how bad he wants me with him?

“Are you hard for me, baby?” He asked, seductively.

I felt my member twitch in my pants when Hunter muttered those words, and I couldn’t help but stifle a moan. Hunter caught on to it though.

“You are, aren’t you? I am hard for you too baby, Gosh.” His lust full voice echoed through the speaker making me whimper.

“H-Hunter…” I tried to warn him, but it came out as a shameless moan.

“Are you touching yourself, Jason? Touch yourself for me angel.” He ordered.

“N-No Hunter. W-We should stop this.” I said even though it was obvious I didn’t want this to stop.

“You know you want to, Jay. I am.” He hissed which made me groan and gently place my palm over my hard on.

“Yes, baby. Just do it for me.” Hunter groaned.

I gently opened my zipper, the sound of it echoing in the silent room. The only sound heard were the zipper and mine and Hunter’s ragged breathing.

“Oh, Jason…” Hunter moaned, making my pants even tighter than before.

Just as I was about to slip my hand into my pants, a knock sounded on my door.

“Jason? Are you done yet?” Edward asked from outside.

“Oh s**t!” I cursed before closing my zipper again and getting Hunter off the speaker.

“H-Hunt, I got to go. I’m sorry, baby.” I whispered.

“N-No Jay, s**t I need you.” He groaned.

“Edward is outside my door. I promise I’ll call you as soon as possible!” I said, wanting to end the call quickly now that someone could hear us.

“O-Okay, I love you, baby. You’re so hot!” He said, making me blush again.

“I love you too. Bye.” I replied before hanging up.

I directly controlled my breathing and made sure the tent in my pants disappeared completely before opening my door.

“Uh, yeah I’m ready. Be there in a minute.” I said.

I quickly grabbed my bag and my stuff before following him downstairs. My green eyes locked with my mother’s and I couldn’t help but notice the worry in them. Is she finally worried about her own son? Yeah, right.

Without any other glance towards my so-called family, I exited the house and followed my cousin towards his black sports car.

He took my bag and threw it in the back seat as I got in the passenger’s seat.

“Where are we going?” I asked him when we started moving.

“You’ll see.” 

After about forty five minutes in the car, we finally stopped in front of an old looking house. It was old but it still gave a calming aura around it. The garden was so bright and colorful, filled up with pink and white roses. Everything about it was soothing and relaxing.

“Where are we?” I asked him.

He just smiled at me and got out of the car. Ugh, why can’t he just tell me already?

After he got my stuff, we walked towards the front door. He took out his key and unlocked the door.

“We’re here!” He yelled to God knows who.

A few seconds later, two old looking too familiar people emerged from what I’m assuming was the living room. Then reality hit me strongly. How didn’t I recognize the house before? I’ve been here a lot in my past to know it.

“J-Jason…” The old woman croaked out, her teary eyes staring at me.

“Grandma…” I whispered.

Then everything moved fast and I found myself between my grandparents’ arms, being hugged so tightly. Why am I here? Why now?

I hugged them back none the less and cherished this love filled moment while it lasts.

“Why am I here?” I asked.

“Because you deserve a break son.” My grandfather answered.

“Why now?” I asked again.

“Just get in and we’ll talk.” Granny muttered.

And so I did.

//Hunter//

I don’t even know what possessed me when I did what I did when I called Jay, but all I know is that I needed a release. His voice already drives me crazy and when he informed me that he was wearing my shirt, I couldn’t contain myself anymore.

I just love him in my clothes.

Then, his labored breathing and hushed stifled moans had me going crazy with want and I couldn’t but j******f to him. He will simply be the death of me one day. The things he could do to me were unreal.

So now, it is nine pm and I’m sitting here on my desk chair remembering what happened earlier and how Jason was responding to me. I want this to happen again, so badly.

But now, I’m still waiting for his promised call. Where did that Edward guy take him? Is he safe? Did he do the right decision?

Finally, after the worry started to eat me inside out, he called.

“Angel! Tell me, where are you?” I asked.

“My grandparent’s house.” He answered.

That’s weird. I thought he didn’t have anyone there.

“Huh?” 

“Listen, I’ll tell you everything. After I got there, they explained to me that they regret not ever contacting me and leaving me getting tortured by everybody else. They said that dad warned them not to get near me. W-When I asked why, they said because they know the t-truth.” He said.

“Truth? Truth about what, baby?” 

“Mason…” He replied, his voice slightly shaky.

“O-Oh. And what is it?” 

“I don’t know! They didn’t want to tell me no matter how hard I tried to convince them. They said it’s for my own good. They said that from now on they will keep me with them in every vacation in order to get away from my father. But Hunter, this still isn’t helping. I’m still viewed as the killer to everybody.” 

 “Calm down baby. This is a good sign. We are getting nearer to the truth. Before we know it, we’ll know who the real killer is and why Mason died. Be patient baby. We’re getting there.” I tried to relax him.

“Yeah, I guess you’re right. Hey, what was your previous message all about? What did you find out?” He asked.

Oh yeah, I wanted to tell him about Nick earlier.

“Did you know Mason had a boyfriend, Jason?” I asked.

“What?! No, I didn’t! Mase is gay?” He was surprised for sure.

“Yes, angel.” I said.

“But, how did you know that?”

“Because my best friend was his boyfriend. I just found out today.” I answered him.

“What’s his name?” He asked.

“Nick Lamberg.”

A gasp could be heard from the other end. “T-The Lambergs?” 

“Yeah, why what’s wrong Jay?” This is weird.

“This is bad Hunter. I have a bad feeling.” He simply answered.

Bad feeling? What’s wrong with the Lambergs? What does Jason know that I don’t?

“Why, Jason?”

“T-The Lambergs are bad H, real bad.”