A Manizing Primus

A Manizing Primus
One Week Later

Demetri sat among his Clan at their family dinner. He was nervous because he knew what he was about to say would destroy them all. Jerry leaned into them.

“I want you to know that I think this is a mistake.” Demetri nodded.

“Noted”

Watching him Stand, the Clan looked to him with huge smiles upon their faces. He raised his glass. “I want to toast you all. You have been amazing to me. You’ve stood by me when I didn’t deserve you, you stood by me until I did. I will never forget the friendships I have cultivated with each of you." Their faces fell.

“Why does this feel like goodbye?” Avoiding their eyes, Demetri looked down to the table.

“Because it is.”

Murmurs of outrage and sadness poured into the room. He silenced them. “I am to take an expedition for four months, and I know that is a long time away. As such I will be stepping down as Primus.” He looked around. “I have watched you all, and I know firsthand there are a few of you who are truly fit to be Primus in my departure. I have also ensured that Dark Moon and Moon Stone will aid in your protection until a new Primus is crowned.” The faces of hurt that followed his statements, burned into his soul.

“Please understand it’s not my wish to hurt you or make you feel abandoned, but I REALLY need to do this. I’m suffocating here. Every day, I feel like I’m drowning and I worry, that if I don’t take this time, one day I will revert back to the Primus I was in the past.”

“I-Is it us?” Demetri shook his head feverishly.

“Never. I love you all.” He placed his hand under his chin. “Ernest, I was thinking perhaps you would want to throw your hat into the ring?”

“No”

Demetri scrunched his face. “Why?” Ernest stared at him in anger.

“Because I already have a Primus, we all do.” Demetri sighed.

“Please don’t make this difficult for me.”

“WE.SAID.NO and as such you have to respect our wishes. We don’t want another Primus.” Demetri shook his head in frustration.

"What do you expect me to do?” Standing, Jerry placed his hand on her shoulder.

“Go, grow and then return an even better Primus.” He smiled at Demetri. “If that’s even possible.”

“Four months is a long time.” From the table, he heard a shout. “We can wait! Long as you promise to return.” He looked around to the smiles and nods. “Wow…I don’t know what to say.”

“Promise you’re returning, and that’s enough.” Demetri nodded his head.

“I promise to return in four months.” They slowly began to cheer. Tilting his head, Jerry spoke.

“I quite enjoy being your friend, even if you beat me into it.” Demetri laughed. Another stood.

“I enjoy that you feel comfortable enough to admit your faults.” Another.

“I enjoy that you kept your words and still call me weekly. It helps me when I find myself sad about the death of my wife.” One more stood.

“I enjoy that you share your wisdom, and you train us for combat to make us strong.”

Demetri sat wide-eyed as each of his Clan members returned what he’d done for them months ago. Each paid him a genuine compliment, of things they liked about him. And as it returned to Jerry, he folded his arms to his chest.

“Mavier would be so proud of you, he was proud before he left.” Overcome with emotion, Demetri thanked them and sat as they continued their meal. A burst of the front door turned their attention, and an angry Sterling walked in.

Eyes yellow, he shouted. “YOU EVEN REMOVED THE STEP FOR ME, YOU DISTURBING SACK OF SHIT!” Demetri stared at him in confusion.

“What the hell is your problem?!” Shoving the phone in his face, Sterling glared at him.

“WHAT THE FUCK IS THIS HUH?!”

“Sterling, you told me to send a text! Not a treaty remember?” Sterling stared at him in disbelief and reeled off the message.

"Sterling, MY GOOD FRIEND, I am texting you to let you know I am leaving. As I respect your wishes, I shall send a text instead of acknowledging it in a treaty. I will be gone for four months, it has meant a lot to me that we were able to reconnect- Demetri. or as I call you DESTROYER OF MY HEART!"

“WHAT WAS WRONG WITH THE TEXT?” Sterling seethed.

“"YOU SENT ME A I’M GOING OFF TO WAR, I DON’T KNOW WHEN I WILL RETURN, PLEASE DON’T WAIT FOR ME TEXT. IT’S A KISS OFF! A RUSE! LIKE WHEN YOU TELL A GIRL THAT YOU NO LONGER WANT TO SEE THAT YOU HAVE 48 HOURS TO LIVE!” Demetri looked at him.

"Have you done that?” Flustered, Sterling scoffed.

“YOU DON’T GET TO JUDGE MY CHOICES!”

“STERLING! I REALLY AM LEAVING.” Sterling slammed his fist on the table, making the dishes jump.

"Is this all I meant to you huh? I THOUGHT WE HAD SOMETHING FUCKING SPECIAL!” Demetri whispered.

"You’re making a scene.” Sterling cut his eyes.

"DON’T FUCKING TELL ME I’M MAKING A SCENE! I JUST HAD A BABY AND YOU’RE GOING TO LEAVE ME YOU DAMN DEADBEAT!”

“You know I will check in on Harper.” Sterling retched his head back.

"HOW THE HELL AM I SUPPOSED TO KNOW HM? YOU PROBABLY TOLD ELIJAH THAT ABOUT HIS SON DIDN’T YOU?!”

Demetri heard a clan member whisper. “Primus has two babies?” The other shrugged her shoulders.

"I’m still concerned about the fact he got caught cheating with the Alpha and the Beta.” Demetri stared at them mortified.

“I DID NOT GET CAUGHT CHEATING! STERLING STOP MAKING A FUCKING SCENE AND TELL THEM IT’S NOT LIKE THAT!” Sterling cut his eyes.

"Then what is it like hm?…YOU DIRTY MANIZER! I thought you were MOSES but you really are nothing but DELILAH! Dangle your love in front of me and slice my hair right from my head. I should FUCKING maim you!” He poured his large frame on her table. “FOUR MONTHS?! WE JUST GOT BACK TOGETHER! HOW COULD YOU DO THIS TO ME?! YOU SAID I MADE YOU LAUGH! FUCK YOU! OH MY GOD! YOU’VE DESTROYED THE VERY ESSENCE OF ME!”

Demetri's eyes reddened. “STOP BEING AN ASS! I TOLD YOU I’M COMING BACK!” Sneering Sterling did a twirl.

"Good luck thinking all of this will be waiting for you. Toss my friendship in the coffin once shame on you, toss it twice shame on me, BUT I'LL BE DAMN IF YOU GET A THIRD. I KNOW MY WORTH!"

“PRIMUS SHAME ON YOU!”

Demetri stared around shocked at the glares. “WE ARE NOT DATING!” From the back, Sterling heard.

“Hmm…I would have thought he would have chosen the other twin. His hair is all silky like the Primus. That…that would have been a power couple.” Sterling stood on the table and charged at the Clan member.

"HOW DARE YOU?!” Lifting his head to the sky, he stilled until shortly Jordan arrived. Breathless, he looked at Sterling wildly.

“WHAT’S THE EMERGENCY?! I RAN OVER!” Jumping off the table, he ruffled Jordan’s hair.

“STAY STILL!”

“STERLING GET THE HELL OFF ME!”

“NO!” Staring wildly at the Clan member, Sterling fumed. “NOT SO BEAUTIFUL NOW IS HE?!” He looked back to Jordan. “OH MY GOD! YOU LOOK LIKE A BAYWATCH LIFEGUARD WITH YOUR HAIR LIKE THAT! I HATE YOU!” He stamped his foot. “You choose right now Demetri! Before you leave! Me or Jordan! You choose! Before I thrash you around this room.” The clan members egged him on.

“CHOOSE STERLING HE’S HILARIOUS AND BEAUTIFUL!”

“NO! CHOOSE JORDAN HE’S REFINED AND GORGEOUS!”

Demetri covered his face. “You’re giving me a headache. Fine Sterling, I choose you.”

“The fuck am I a Pokémon?- OH WAIT REALLY?!” He jumped up and down. “IN YOUR FACE, YOU POSTER CHILD OF PERFECTION!” Jordan grabbed his throat.

"YOU MADE ME RUN ALL THE WAY OVER HERE FOR THIS YOU FUCKING LITTLE SHIT!” Releasing him, Sterling fell to the floor. Jordan folded his arms to his chest and glared at Demetri. “And what the FUCK do you mean you choose him?”

“OH MY GOD!” Demetri jumped up and down in annoyance. “YOU’RE BOTH ANNOYING AS HELL! GET OUT BEFORE I CALL MORGAN!” Sterling stood next to Jordan.

"If you think we’re scared of a 5’3-wait who are you calling?”

“Mhm…yes I most certainly will put you on speakerphone. One moment.” Their eyes widened.

“JORDAN CLIFFORD WOLF! STERLING ODIE WOLF! IF MORGAN RENEE WOLF HAS TO GET UP AFTER THREE HOURS OF STRUGGLING TO GET HARPER ELIZABETH WOLF TO FINALLY GO TO SLEEP, I’M GOING TO CALL KLAUS AND GEORGE AND WATCH THEM BEAT THE HELL OUT OF YOU!”

“DON’T CALL THEM! WE WERE JUST PLAYING LITTLE RED!”

“We’re sorry-“ Jordan said as he slapped Sterling in the back of the head and mouthed. “Youlittleshityourealwaysgettingusintrouble” She sighed.

“I’m tired. Come home please, and be nice to Demetri okay?” Rubbing the back of their necks, Jordan spoke.

“Okay honey, well be home soon.” Hanging up, Demetri sneered at them.

"You both got owned.”

Sterling glared and laughed aggressively. “HA HA HA- YOU FUCKING TATTLE TALE. ENJOY THAT DRY ASS CHICKEN.” He snatched a piece and closed his eyes. “Jesus, this is amazing, now my insult has gone to shit! Who cooked this? I'M TAKING IT WITH ME FOR MY PAIN AND SUFFERING!” Demetri shook his head.

"If it will get you out of my house, then fine." Jordan folded his arms.

“So, when are you leaving?”

“When is Alexus’ wedding?” Jordan eyed him.

“The 26th” Avoiding his gaze, Demetri sat back in his chair.

“I leave the 25th”