>''So, any particular reason those two went at you like they did?''
>You shrug in the comfortable warmth of the dark green Avensis
''No idea. I was just walking home, suddenly niggas come at me like I'd killed their brother or something.''
>''Well, that's niggers for you. Where ever they go, they act like like animals and expect the white man to clean up after them.''
''Yeah, I guess.''
>The engine rumbles to life and Teapot fiddles with the radio, finally finding something that seems to satisfy him
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igxV4THH_ho
''So, Teapot, eh? Haven't heard that one before.''
>He grins at you while cruising down the street
>''Yeah, I'm from London originally. Not sure why my dad started calling me that, but it stuck.''
''London, huh? Why move to Slateside?''
>He shrugs noncommittally, keeping his eyes on the road
>''Cheap housing, for the most part.''
>He purses his lips and swerves past a hobo in the middle of the street
>''Heard my grandfather moved here and got some big shot job at the school.''
''To Slateside?''
>''No, just somewhere in the the city.''
>He coughes and switches up the music
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pFsxpztkUg
>''I was originally going to find him and give him a big 'fuck you' for leaving my dad but…'
''Things got in the way?''
>''Yeah, you could say that. I mean, I was out of work, flat broke, and this crew of niggers was harassing me daily.''
''So, what did you do?''
>He chuckles and grins at you, green eyes twinkling
>''Same as anyone would do after being pushed too far. Snapped at their boss and beat his head in with a pipe.''
''Rough shit, bro.''
>''Yeah, I guess. After that, Slateside Skins heard about what I did, told me they could use some muscle, so I signed up.''
>He smiles at you, a warm, jovial look on his face
>''Figured it would be better to at least have a place to belong instead of nothing.''
''True that.''
>''Anyway, after that Rob got me a job at a local warehouse and I found a girl at the clubhouse.''
>He smiles at you and shows a ring on his finger
>''Helluva girl, that Jodie. Been together for three years now, engaged for one.''
''Nice.''
>''I mean-''
>He gestures around him for a moment
>''It's not much, but I still have a job, a loving fiancé, and friends I can trust with my life.''
>You give him a half-hearted smile
''Sound pretty good, eh?''
>''Definitely. Anyway, we're here.''
 
>You step out of the car into the cold of night
''Hey Teapot, thanks for the ride and, well…''
>He leans out and pats you on the back
>''I know you'd do the same, brother. Stay safe now, you hear?''
>You don't know why you feel choked up all of a sudden
''Yeah, sure.''
>''And if you can't, well, come to the clubhouse. It's always safe there, okay?''
''Y-yeah, thanks. Really. If it wasn't for you, I'd probably be-''
>You wipe at your eyes as sneakily as possible and give a small sniffle
''I'd probably be-''
>Teapot steps out of the car and takes you into a bear hug
>''Come on mate, none of that now, you hear? You're fine and that's what matters.''
>He squeezes you gently, not wanting to break your ribs again, and gives a small chuckle
>''Just promise that you'll keep the fire alive both here-''
>He gestures to your heart
>''And here.''
>He pats your head gently
>''That's all I ask of you, okay?''
''Y-yeah, sure.''
>''My man. Now, I gotta get going, but if you're sure you're fine, I can't do anything else than wish you a good life.''
''Y-you too.''
>''Alright brother, see you.''
>He breaks the hug with a smile and steps back into the Avensis
''See you.''
>You give him a half-hearted wave as he speeds away, the muffled music from his car soon disappearing into the bustle of Slateside
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvKmMADJtr0
>Part of you wants to run to him and jump into his car, just to go to sleep inside the club house
>Anything to feel the almost fatherly comfort you felt just now
>The rest of you can't help feeling like you've gained something that you've been lacking for so long