As My Heart Dies-Chp61

[the gang spent the night on Planet Janet, n Wander was helping his dad pack for the trip]

Wander: Don't forget ur coat n scarf, just in case the weather gets cold on Planet Skeletor

Angel: (nod) I know, son. ...But is there something else you want to talk about?

Wander: Wat do u mean? [puts the scarf into his luggage]

Angel: You seem upset... with that Skeletor, I believe.

Wander: ...No, I'm not [looked away a little]

Angel: Son...talk to me...

Wander: ...I don't want to talk abt it...

Angel: (sighs) Whatever be the case with you and him... you'll eventually have to talk it out between you.

Wander: ... Whatever. U OK to finish packing up the rest on ur own, Papa?

Angel: ...Of course.

Wander: [gave a peck on Angel's cheek n left the room, making his way to the kitchen to make something to drink]

Sylvia: (was in there as well, munching on a sandwich)

Wander: [sees Sylvia] Oh, hey, Syl [edged ard her to reach for a glass]

Sylvia: Hey... :^)

Wander: [looked thru the fridge to find his drink, not saying anything]

Sylvia: ...You think it's hard for you...?

Wander: [sighed, not facing her as he got orange juice n poured it for himself] Wat r u talking abt, Syl?

Sylvia: :| Seriously, Wander. You're better then that. Hater finally needs your help and you turn him away.

Wander: I am helping him. His family is in danger, n I'm helping them

Sylvia: I mean his cancer, Wander!

Wander: [flinched a bit, then turned to give her a "So u knew all along" accusing look]

Sylvia: :( I'm sorry, but we didn't know how to tell you... mostly Hater didn't.

Wander: [turned bk to the fridge n stared at it for a while before slamming the fridge door] ...I don't wanna talk abt it

Sylvia: Wander--

Wander: [snapped at her] I don't wanna talk abt it!!! [his hands balled into a tight fist, almost shaking]

Sylvia: :( ...This is because it's like losing your mom all over again, isn't it...?

Wander: [bit his lip, glared at her for a bit before turning away, storming out of the kitchen n to his room, slamming the door]

Sylvia: (sighed) ...