“Is..is there something wrong?” Rowan asked worriedly, taking the long way around the neighborhood to avoid getting home soon.
Gay Romeo and Juliet?
"uhm no, just surprised. I just haven't heard that name in a while. My family never liked that name."
“Do they..do they still not like it?” Rowan asked nervously.
He sighed, "no, not really. I think it's because of some old feud they had a few generations back." He said "I don't think it's anything we have to concern ourselves with though."
“That’s good, at least on your side of things. And now I know your full name.” Rowan replied quietly.
He tilted his head "how so, your family talks about us too?" He asked with a laugh
“I hear your name at least a couple times a week. Nothing that friendly.” He said with a sigh.
"oh, great…." He sighed "so I guess we're like the rebel children of the family?" He asked with a laugh
“I guess so.” Rowan laughed a bit as well, walking up the front steps of his house. “I have to go..but I’ll text you later?”
"aw ok, I might answer," he teased "bye," he smiled and hung up, leaning his head on the window "what have you gotten yourself into…."
Rowan grinned and put his phone back in his pocket, opening the door and walking inside. “I’m home!” He yelled, glancing around for any of his family. Instead, he was greeted by a small corgi who attempted to jump up on him.
Harrow heard the door open and sighed
"harrow, would you stop sulking on that window and greet your mother."
Harrow smiled softly and stood to hug his mother "hi Mom, this is a surprise. What brings you by?"
Rowan smiled and bent down to pet him. “Hello Finch.” He greeted, standing back up and walking towards the stairs. Where is everyone?
"what? Am I not allowed to visit my son?" She asked with a laugh
"Yes but usually there's some sort of request that comes with." He said, crossing his arms over his chest
"Fine, when are you going to find a bride?" She asked frantically
"Mom I already told you, I'm not into women, I like guys alright?"
“Rowan!”
He turned and followed his Mom’s voice into the kitchen. “Where is everyone?” He asked, giving her a quick peck on the cheek before sitting down.
“Your dad is setting up for tomorrow, bossing people around and such.” She laughed quietly, a strong British accent present in her voice. “And your sister is probably in her room.”
"either way, you need to find someone worth your affection." Harrows mother said
Harrow scoffed "my affection? Or my bank account?" He turned away and sighed "right, like anyone would want to be with me for me after they figure out who I'm the son to."
“Okay. Can I help with anything?” He asked, standing up.
“Just get Colleen from her room and tell her to come down here.”
Rowan nodded and made his way upstairs.
Mrs Jackobson sighed "well, you'll have plenty of time to figure that out at the Lancaster Charity event. I'm sure someone will catch your eye there."
Harrow peeked upked up at hearing the Charity event mentioned. "We're going? I thought you hated the Lancaster family?" He asked
"Hate is a strong word dear, more like dislike. But we're trying to mention our pasts."
"Sure…"
Rowan walked down the hallway to his sister’s room and poked his head inside. She was sitting on the bed with a couple other girls, all surrounded by papers and textbooks. “Hey,” he smiled, “Mom wants you downstairs, Cal.”
Harrow could barely keep in a squeak of excitement as his mother left. He found his phone and quickly texted Rowan "guess what…guess guess guess guess guess…"
Colleen sighed and nodded. “I’ll be down in a second.” She stood and pushed Rowan out of the doorway. “Don’t flirt with my friends.”
Rowan laughed and winked, making her groan and shove him into his room. “Stay there.”
“Love you too sis.” He grinned, pulling his vibrating phone out of his pocket.
what???
Harrow glanced down "what is not a guess….anyways, I'm going to the charity event with my mom"
Rowan grinned and sat down on his bed, resting his chin on his knees.
really?? but I thought your family hated us?? Also I never would have guessed that.
He sat back on the window sill "so did I, apparently mom wants to try to 'mend the relationship' with your family. Don't know if it'll work but worth a shot."
i don’t see how that would work. My dad hardly listens or pays attention to me, you probably wouldn’t stand a chance.
"mom has her ways" he laughed softly "so anything I should know before going?"
Try not to talk to my dad, just smile and nod. If you talk to my mom, ask her about her past and try to find similarities between you two. But most importantly, talk to me the most :) Rowan sent the text and leaned back on his bed, grinning like an idiot.
Harrow laughed and nodded "I'll be sure to do all of that, especially that last one. ;)"
good ;);) I’m counting on you to not make this the most boring night of my life.
oooh that's a tall order to cover, you're sure I'm the one you want to hang out with All night?