Our Summer

Chapter 53
 It was almost one o’clock before Brayden came stumbling up the porch steps, obviously drunk.
“Lucas?” he said, confused.
“Where the hell have you been?” Lucas jumped up. “Mom was worried sick!”
“Get out of my way,” Brayden tried to push past Lucas toward the house. Lucas didn’t budge. I stood, not sure what I was going to do.
“This is the last time I’m covering for you,” Lucas threatened.
“I never asked you to,” Brayden slurred.
“Lucas,” I said quietly and stepped in. Brayden looked at me surprise.
“Natalie? Why are you out here?” he asked. I didn’t answer him.
“Go tell your mom he’s home. I’m going to take him to his room,” I told Lucas. Grudgingly, he did as I asked.
“C’mon Brayden,” I said. “Let’s go upstairs,” I followed behind, scared he would just topple backwards.
“Careful,” I said, grabbing his arm to steady him when he tripped on a rug in the hallway.
“I don’t want your help,” he shook me off. I gritted my teeth.
When he got to his room, he yanked off his shirt and fell down on his bed.
“You going to sleep?” I asked, just to be sure.
“Leave me alone,” he mumbled, his eyes closed. I shook my head and left the room, closing the door behind me just as Lucas came up the stairs.
“Did you tell her?” I asked. Lucas nodded. “Thanks,” I smiled as I wondered what Brayden had ever done to deserve all of my help. He hadn’t even been grateful for it.

AN: Only two more chapters left, everyone. (: Thanks for sticking with me and for all of the support. I love you more than I love ice cream! Well... actually... it depends on what kind of ice cream... Haha, jk. Thanks for reading. I hope you liked the chapter. Have a great day. ♥