As soon as Sky took a bit out of his pancake his phone went off again. Grabbing it and unlocking it swiftly, he read Alex's new message. "Now." Sky typed and sent. "Mom, can Alex come over?" He asked after swallowing his food. "Sure, You better clean your room though." Danielle replied and then took a bit out of her pancake. "I will." Skylar replied and then looked back down at his phone. He then kept an eye on his phone and continued eating. He ate quicker, wanting to tackle his room in case Alex did come over right now. He finished his food and chugged the last bit of his milk. Setting his dishes into the sink and then bolting to his room. He stood in his doorway and scanned his room. He only really needed to get dirty clothes off the floor and make his bed. Grabbing all the dirty clothes, he put them in his laundry bin and moved onto his bed.

(Oh my god this is so poorly written and short...)

Alex was quick to read Skylar's one-word response when it came through. He found himself smiling some and giving a nod. Instead of replying immediately, though he was tempted to he pushed himself to his feet and moved to leave his room. "Hey, mom?" He called as he headed toward the kitchen. He noted that his sister was still eating, but his father and mother were finished. "Hmm?" His mother called back as she worked on washing the dishes. "Can I go hang out with a friend?" He asked. He felt like some child, having to ask instead of just heading out, but he knew without having to ask that it was something his parents expected of him now. After all, as his father had stated repeatedly, he'd broken their trust by staying out as late as he had and not contacting them. She was quiet for a moment before sighing and turning to look at her son. "Do you know when you'll be home?" She questioned. He paused at that and shook his head. "I'll be home before ten." He promised, hoping that was a good enough answer for her. He watched as his mother seemed to ponder it over before giving a nod. "Alright. But before ten, not at ten or later." She said firmly. Alex couldn't help but smile and give a nod. "I promise." He said. "Thanks." He added before he moved to leave the kitchen and head to the front door.

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Reaching the front door he slowed to a stop and brought up his phone. "I'll head over now then." He typed out and swiftly hit send. Slipping his phone into his pocket he knelt down to get his shoes on and tie his laces before straightening. He didn't want to give his mother a chance to change her mind, or for his father to interject and demand that he stay, and so he swiftly departed once his shoes were on.