she doesn’t always want to see or hear it.
“Hello, Kallos. Is everything all right?”
“Yes, Mom, I just have to ask you and dad something. Then, I have to ask you to do something for me, and then, I have something to tell you” Her dad just nods at all the “something’s.”
“Okay, what is it?”
“Well, today is Ian’s birthday, and he asked me earlier if I could go to his party. At the time, I didn’t know it was his birthday, and now I do. I’m wondering if I could go. It’s at his house.”
“Well, I don’t see that being a problem. Do you James?”
She looks at her dad, and he doesn't look too happy. He knows there is more coming and soon. “No… ah… that will be fine. What else?” That was the easy part.
“Mom, since it is the last minute, can you just get me a birthday card for him, maybe a singing one?” She hears her mom chuckle.
“Of course, I can.”
“Now what do you need to tell us?” Her dad asks, and she knows that he is thinking it is something bad. She takes a deep breath.
“Well, you know that they are both my soul mates.”
“Yes,” they said together.
“I’ve decided to be with them both. I’m not choosing just one. I may never choose just one. I love them both. I know that I am young, but just the thought of being without one breaks something inside of me. Please, understand this. It’s going to be hard and I know that, but I can’t lose either one of them.” Kallos takes a breath and looks down because she isn’t sure how her dad is going to take this. She already knows that he isn’t too happy about her having a boyfriend, but two might push him over the edge.
“People are going to talk about you, and it won’t be nice things. What are you going to do about that?” Her dad asks firmly, and she looks up at him.
“I already know, and I don’t care. I want what you and Mom have. I have found that with Ian and Sean.”
“Oh, Sweetie, we want that for you too. We want you to be happy, and if they make you happy, then you should be with them. Just know that people will say things about you behind your back and to your face.” Kallos knew her mom would understand. It's her dad that she is worried about. “Don’t you want your little girl to be happy, James?” Mom’s voice pleaded over the phone. Her dad is still staring at Kallos. He doesn’t look mad just concerned.
“I want you to be happy.” That is all he said. Her dad isn’t much of a talker like her mom.
“Dad, I need you to do something else for me.” He didn’t say anything; he just nodded and raised his eyebrows. “Will you be a little nicer to them? You scare the living crap out of them. It was kind of funny at first, but now I feel bad.” She can see his lips begin to form into a smile. Kallos knows that he loved to hear that he scared them.
“I will do my best. Now, I’m going to write you a pass for class since you are three minutes late.”
“Okay. Bye Mom, I love you.”
“I love you too, Sweetie.” Her dad held out a late pass out for her, and she leaned in and kissed his cheek.
“Thanks, Daddy! I love you!”
“I love you too, KD.” She takes the pass and walks out.
She walks into her class and hands the pass to the teacher. She looks where she normally sits and Karissa is in her seat. Kallos rolls her eyes; it's way too early to deal with Karissa. As she walks to the back where the only open seat is, Ian touches her hand when she walks past. Yeah, she knows that he is feeling her annoyance, and she gives him a quick smile. She sits down and looks over homework that is due in her next class. Kallos feels someone poke her. She looks to her right and there is a new guy sitting there. He smiles at her. He is handsome, chocolate brown hair that is wavy and goes to his shoulders, and his eyes are a perfect match to his hair. His smile is bright and welcoming.
“We haven’t met yet. I’m Brandon, and you must be Kallos.” His voice is soothing and deep, deeper than Ian’s and Sean’s voices. It doesn't do