8 Ch.8| Icecream (1/2)

”Hi.” The kid responded depressingly. It had a huge affect on Arius, who couldn't help feeling sympathy for him.

”Come on, let's leave the big meanie Dave.” Arius shot a playful glare at David. Then he stood up and held out his hand for the little guy, his hand was ignored though.

”Lets go then.” The 5 year old replied, feeling dejected. He quickly jumped off the couch and headed for the front door, leaving a bewildered Arius. It didn't take long for Arius to follow along, but he was once again taken aback when he saw that the kid was already in his car. He had only been Phil for a week and he already had a kid. He walked up and opened the car door before getting into the drivers seat.

”My name is Phil, what's your's?” Arius tried to initiate a conversation as he started the car.

”Are you going to keep me?” The kid didn't answer his question, but asked one of his own.

”Yes.” Arius didn't hesitate.

”Then, my name is Durante.” The kid replied, satisfied with Arius's answer.

”Can I call you Dante? It's short for Durante.” Arius smiled, come on that was so easy! David said he wouldn't tell them anything, but he just got a name!

”Hm, okay. So, do you have a wife?” Dante didn't seem shy.

”No. I don't.” Arius began driving.

”Because no one will marry you?” Dante asked. He definitely wasn't shy!

”No... it's just that, no girl is good enough for me.” Arius said.

”You don't have to lie to me.” This kid! Arius was starting to see why David was so adamant about getting rid of him.

Although it made sense that David wouldn't like him, Arius was rather amused by the kid. In fact, he rather liked him.

”Do you like ice cream?” Arius tried to change the topic.

”Yes.” Dante nodded vigorously.

”Okay, let's go get some!”

The two drove to an icecream shop, although it was quite far from Arius's-- or Phil's --house. Arius was well acquainted with the shop, it was much better than any other. The thing about it was the flavors, it had one flavor he wouldn't find anywhere else. Even though the flavor blue-raspberry was so amazing, it was hard to find in icecream.

Dante was without worry as he hopped out of the car to follow Arius, and he gladly took Arius's hand when it was offered. The two easily resembled a father and son pair, as they were both extremely good looking.