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Creative Writing: Hazard's Home

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Hazard gritted his teeth as he pulled the car to a stop. Roddy rubbed his shoulder sympathetically. "It'll be fine," he soothed. Hazard snorted and shut off the engine. He looked up at the large house before them, nervous to reunite with his relatives. Roddy smiled reassuringly and pushed open his door. "Come on, love," he said. "The longer you put it off, the harder it'll be to finally do it." Hazard sighed and slid out of the car. "I know." As Zak got out of the car, he nervously straightened his sportcoat. "How do I look?" he asked. He was dressed in a gray sportcoat over a light blue dress shirt and darker gray dress pants. "Like a gentleman," Zak replied with a smile. "Stop worrying so much." "That's easier said than done, baby doll," Hazard said. "Come here." He put his arm around the young man's waist and pulled him in for a kiss. A sudden yell startled them. "Hey! No making out in the driveway!" The two looked over. Hazard's face split in a grin when he saw who was jogging out toward them. "August!" August grinned and opened his arms as he approached his older brother. Hazard pulled him into a tight hug. "Damn, it's been forever since I last saw you," he said. "I know," August laughed. "It's insane. We should head out to dinner together or something to catch up." "Damn straight," Hazard replied. "How's life been treating you, bud?" "Life's good. How have you been?" "Better than ever." The younger man laughed. "That's great to hear!" From behind them, Zak, who held

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