Chapter 20: Don't Sweat It

                                    

                                          
Chapter 20: Don't Sweat It
                          
Leban manages to get through to Jay and ends up bringing him back to us. I underestimated their friendship. Mia is trying to comfort Jay whilst he talks to Grey and apologizes to Decoda for blowing up on her. His excuse is that he's got a lot on his plate right now.
                          
I yawn, tired, but still able to see right through him. He's stressed, that much is obvious. I worry about him way too much. If Jay's not okay, then neither am I. When he's upset, everything feels out of place for me.
                          
Without much thought, I take out my cell phone and dial Mason's number. He answers almost immediately. It doesn't come as a surprise seeing as most of his calls are business calls and he takes his business very seriously.
                          
"Hey Leech, how can I help you?" He answers politely. Upon hearing his voice, I find some peace with in the moment. I miss his friendship. It's not the same when he's stuck all the way in New York and I'm back here. I don't get around to talking to him as much anymore.

                          
"Is that Law?" I hear Laiken ask loudly from the background. He knows that I'm the only one Mason refers to as 'leech'. He's my maggot and I'm his leech. It's our thing. Twisted, but nevertheless, it's our thing. "Ooooh, tell her the love of her life sends his formal greetings!"
                          
I roll my eyes, failing to hold back a smile. Laiken sure is one of a kind. He's still as obnoxious as he was in high school. Nothing's changed in that area.
                          
"Shut up Lai, I'm busy," Mason reprimands him from a muffled voice. He's obviously placed his hand against the phone so that I can't hear their private discussion, unknowing that I can vaguely hear them in any case.
                          
"Hello?" I query with a giggle, missing my two idiots. They sure did keep me entertained in New York. I can't help but want to see them again. It's been a few months.
                          
When I think about it now, Mason is the one who journeyed with me through all my obstacles. He's even been an obstacle himself. Nevertheless, he's a big part of my life and plays an important role in it. He's known me since I was a mere child and even in the five years I went 'missing', he's been with me. He has always just been there, and lately, I'm starting to see that I've been taking his presence in my life for granted. He's put me through torment and hell, but he's also helped me in ways I can't even express. He was there for me during my moments with Yolanda or when I stupidly got drunk at parties. He's probably one of the few people in my life that know absolutely everything about me.
                          
"Sorry," Mason apologizes before clearing his throat, "I have to say, this call was unexpected. I was wondering when I'd hear from you again. I almost thought you'd forgotten me already."
                          
A ghost of a smile surfaces on my lips as I answer him in reassurance, "Never."
                          
I hear him chuckle from his end, "How are things on your side? You with that dreamboat yet?" He teases, referring to Jay. He knows that for me it's always been Jay, hence why he envied Jay in the past.
                          
"I wish." I sigh before explaining, "Much like you, I've kind of given up in that area. I'm starting to accept that maybe it's just not meant to be."
                          
"Aww Leech, I'm sorry to hear that. I can relate," he whispers, reminding me that I put him through the same as what Jay is currently putting me through. If anyone understands, it's Mason.