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Lil Bros Chapter 5
With Scott gone Michael dressed and headed over to the mall where he did his shopping and bought the extras that he needed. Then it was back home and putting things away. He fell asleep on the couch shortly there after. He had not forgotten what Scott had told him, but it wasn't something he cared to think about. Michael fell asleep on the couch thinking of Tommy and how he last looked. Silent tears ran down his cheeks as a slow anger burned in his heart.
When Scott left Michael's place he stopped at Peter's and spent an hour there, then he went home, he was hoping that his brother was home, but the place was empty so Scott just went and showered. He needed it and he spent a long time just soaking up the heat. Then he dressed and lay on the couch watching TV. Scott too was crying, but for a whole different reason. He had taken a chance and told his best friend and the boy he cared so much about that he loved him and all Michael did was turn his back on him.
At school and basketball practice, Michael avoided Scott. Richie and the Archer brothers couldn't understand what had happened, and every time they tried to talk to either of them they just said that it was nothing. The music teacher asked Michael if he was going to join the talent show, or do something for the Christmas show. Michael said he would do the Christmas show, but he would have to think about the talent show. So it was back to practicing the piano and trumpet, playing old carols and hymns.
The Christmas show went off and Michael left the school. At home Michael closed the curtains and locked the doors. If people looked they could see the lights on, but that was all. Michael had already dropped of the presents he had bought for his friends so he wasn't worried about anyone coming over. Sitting at the piano, he played for a couple hours, then made himself some dinner.
The next morning after he had eaten breakfast he dressed and locked up walking to the jetty he jumped onto his boat and after getting it started he untied it and soon was motoring out of the harbor. Then he set his course for Nassau where he was going to spend his vacation time.
At the Parker home Richie and Scott were busy putting up their tree and helping decorate the house. Richie couldn't figure out what was bugging his brother and so far hadn't talked to him. Scott acted happy, but Richie knew his bro. "Scott, we gotta talk." Richie spoke as he placed the star on top of the tree."
"Sure bro what's the problem."
"You are, something is bugging you big time and I wanna know what it is."
"It's nothing, I can handle it."
"Not this time, so tell me if I am wrong, its Michael isn't it?"
"NO, now just let it go."
"Oh shit, bro no matter what I'll be with you."
"IT'S NOTHING SO LET IT GO."
"Bro, tell me."
" I SAID FORGET IT."
"What are you two yelling about?" Mrs. Parker asked.
"Nothing mom." Richie answered.
Scott had run out of the room when his mother came in. Richie seeing this sat on the couch. "Mom, can I ask you something?"
"Sure Richie."
"Well how would you feel if you found out that one of us was gay?"
"Well I guess it would be a shock, but I would still love you. I would stand behind you and help, knowing that it would be a hard life for you."
"Thanks mom, you're the best, but I think some one is in love and was tossed aside."
"You mean your brother?"
"Yeah, haven't you noticed, that he doesn't spend time with the team when we are over at Michael's?"
"I saw that, but I just thought the two had a fight."
"I don't know what happened, but it's eating Scott big time."
"Okay, let me talk with him and see what happens."
"Thanks mom."
As Richie and his mom were talking Scott was in his room crying, he had Michael's picture in his hands, beside him was a small box gift wrapped for him. "Why can't you accept me Michael, I love you so much it hurts. You're the only one other than my bro that showed you cared. Why can't you love me back?"
Scott's mother heard this as she slowly opened his door. "Scott may I come in?"
"Sure mom."
"Scott, no matter what is wrong I will always love you. Your brother is worried about you and so am I."
"I'm fine mom really."
"I'm sure you are, and I think you would be better if Michael was here with you?"
"MOM! What are you saying?"
"I am saying that I love you no matter what, and I did hear you whispering to Michael's picture."
"Oh hell, now I wish I was dead."
" No son, you just have to get on with your life, give Michael time to accept you for who you are, don't push it."
"Okay mom.
"Now come on I have some cookies on the counter unless Richie has eaten them all."
Back in the kitchen Richie was sitting at the counter eating some of the cookies when Scott came back in, walking over he hugged his bro. "Sorry for yelling at you dude."
"It's okay. Just know we are here for you."
"Does the team know?"
" Hell bro they know and don't care. Well maybe one does."
"Who Michael?"
"Yeah. Maybe we should go over and talk to him."
"Good luck, I went over earlier he isn't home. His neighbor said he left with a bag and headed to the jetty. So I went there and his boat is gone."
"Damn where did he go, he was supposed to be with Cory over the holidays."
"I know, so now we got to let Cory know he isn't here."
With Christmas over Michael was back for the New Year. He hadn't told anyone where he was and so no one knew he was home. With a quiet new year alone Michael got himself ready for school to start. The first day back Richie cornered Michael. "Hey bro where you go for the holidays?"
"I was in Nassau, I needed to get away."
"Don't you think you could have told Cory?"
"Why, it's not like he's family."
"What the fuck is wrong with you, ever since Tommy's death you have become and real prick. Get over it."
Richie didn't see the fist that hit him in the mouth, he did see Michael turn and walk away. Michael was mad, angry at himself and the cops who seemed not to be doing anything to find Tommy's murderer, but he still went to his classes. Word had spread through the school that Michael had busted Richie's mouth and no one wanted to be near him. At basketball practice the team worked, but they ignored Michael. Half way through the practice Michael went and changed then left. As he was leaving the school he saw Scott running up to him. "Michael, until you change and get back to the person we all liked, we the team have decided to ask you to stay away."
"Fine, I'll be happy to, least I don't have to worry about being around a fag."
"What ever, your not wanted on the team. Least they accept me."
"Fuck you Scott, go join your boyfriends."
Leaving the school Michael walked home. With his home work done, Michael started his dinner. He had just sat down when he saw the Parker brothers walking up the side of his house. He was just about to get up when the patio door opened and Billy and Peter just walked in. "What you guys doing here?"
"Time to talk Michael, Scott told us what happened at school."
"So?"
"So, don't you think you could cut him some slack, we all know about him and we don't care."
"So you be his boyfriend then. I don't care he can stay away from me."
"Fine, well we had our say and so we will be gone."
"Sure see you at school."
"What ever."
For the next month no one at school talked or hung around Michael. He wasn't too concerned, Jerry Archer had become Cory's big brother. It was the start of February that Cory and Jerry were at the park. " Jerry, why don't Michael wanna be with me anymore?"
"I don't know Cory, you're a sweet kid."
"I like him, but he don't care about anyone."
"That's not true Cory, He just can't deal with a big problem he has."
"What his brother?"
"Yeah, little man. He loved him a lot."
"Oh."
"I have an idea, it worked before maybe it will work again."
"You thinking about a party again?"
"That plus maybe a special dinner for two."
"Cool can I help?"
"Sure, but it will take a while."
Both Cory and Jerry worked together with Billy and Peter helping. A few letters, talking to the team and parents soon everyone was pitching in to help. It seemed like everyone wanted to old Michael back, so the planned keeping Scott and Michael in the dark. Those two still weren't talking and it was getting hard on the team as they were losing the urge to try there best on the court so they were losing game after game. Michael since the team had asked him to leave had not gone to a game, but he heard the out comes.
Jerry had gotten in contact with David Calruso again and asked if he could make it to a party and talk to Michael again. The party he told David would be in three weeks at the same park. Cory had himself written a letter to go with Jerry's hoping that it would help. As the two boys were setting things up Michael was going on with his life spending the weekends on his boat away from anyone. On Valentines Day, Michael found a card in his mail, there was no name to it, all it said was I love you, tossing it on the table Michael went and played his trumpet. For dinner he went out to the steak house. Then it was home to bed. Walking in his room after his shower he saw a red rose sitting on his pillow. Brushing it off Michael called Peter.
"You still got my spare key?"
"Yeah, why?"
"Did you use it tonight?"
"No, I was out with my brothers."
"Okay I'll get it back from you tomorrow please."
"What ever, bye."
"Yeah bye."
Michael's sleep wasn't a good one, he tossed and turned his bedding ending on the floor. By four Michael was up no being able to sleep any more. Grabbing a juice he sat and finished his homework then dressed and had breakfast. By seven thirty Michael was on his way to school. He was tired, but he could handle that. The morning went fast, Peter had given him back his key and walked away. Stuffing it in his pocket Michael sat in the corner of the cafeteria during lunch, with his head on his arms Michael rested, but soon was asleep. Not even hearing the bell ring. He was still there when the last bell rang.
Peter who was running through the school, was going to cut through the lunch room when he saw Michael still in the same place.
At practice he told the team what he had seen. They all said the same thing, "So what." the practice started and Peter forgot all about it. Michael had woken up and gone home he sat in the front room doing his homework when he heard a knock at his door. Opening it he was expecting to see some one but know one was there. He was just about to close it when he saw the box leaning against the wall. Opening it he found it was a box of chocolates with a small card saying the same thing " I LOVE YOU." taking it he walked over to the garbage and tossed it away. Little did he know that Scott was watching him. When he saw that he walked home.
At home Scott saw his bro laying on his bed so he went into the kitchen. Minutes later he was back and closed Richie's door and went into his room. Sitting on his bed he played with the knife he had taken. Richie heard his door close and getting up he opened it and walked over to his Scott's room. Richie had just opened the door when he saw his brother slice his wrist. Screaming he ran over and knocked the knife away and grabbed Scott's wrist. " You stupid fuck, what are you doing."
" I wanna die so let me."
" No, now lets go, I am taking you to the hospital."
" Let me go, I'm not going anywhere."
" Yes you are. You're not going to die on me, not over Michael he's not worth it."
" Just let me die please?"
" No. grabbing the phone while still holding his bro's wrist Richie called Mrs. Parker and asked her for help. Then he called their mother and told her that Scott was going to the hospital and asked her to meet us there. By the time he had finished his calls Mrs. Parker was there.
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