Chapter 134: Something’s not quite right
Maxwell was a sputtering, flustered mess as Andrew continued to carry him as Michael led the way through the crowd. Andrew knew that everyone was staring at him, but Andrew didn’t care.
He’d held out for a while, but now it was time for Maxwell to get some help.
"Andrew! At the very least, put me down!" Maxwell hissed and Andrew gave Maxwell a slow, raised eyebrow look that had Maxwell flushing.
"No, Mr. Beckett. I believe you are going to get someone to stop us, and if I’m carrying you, you can’t do that. Just sit tight and wait till we get somewhere quiet. Then, you can yell at me." Andrew told him and Maxwell harrumphed and sat back in his arms, his own arms crossed. Michael glanced back at them, but held his tongue.
Andrew knew he was being unreasonable, but he honestly couldn’t care less. Maxwell came first. No matter what. He also didn’t think he was going to rest properly, or even relax if Maxwell didn’t get checked.
He was spooked from the behaviour he had shown. He’d never seen him like that before, and Michael was the only person he knew who could give him some answers right now.
They passed by the Becketts, Kim and Jenny, and Amir’s grandparents again and all of them were still staring. Maxwell reached up, covering his face.
"I am never going to be able to show my face here again." He muttered and Andrew chuckled.
"I doubt that. If anything, I’m never going to be able to show my face. ’Was that the guy who carried the youngest Beckett around in his arms? Get him!’" Andrew raised his voice into a falsetto and Maxwell uncovered his eyes, glaring at him.
"Don’t you dare. They all know me. They don’t know you." Maxwell said, his eyes narrowing. "You’ll get off with this act scott free. I won’t. I can already feel the messages my parents are going to send me. Never mind what Ben or Will are going to say." He grumbled and Andrew gave a soft chuckle.
"Don’t worry Mr. Beckett. It won’t be much longer and Andy can put you down on your own feet." Michael said as they entered into a hallway. Maxwell groaned.