Date: Mon, 27 Feb 2012 21:37:37 -0600 From: rony pineda <roxjart@hotmail.com> Subject: Red Sorcery, Chapter 3 DISCLAIMER: This is a work of fiction, any similarity to any person or any event is purely coincidental. The next story will contain homoerotic and homosexual between males acts which might be explicit. The characters on this story are mine any comments and suggestions are welcome write me to this mail: roxjart@hotmail.com Also i created an account on deviantart so you can see the characters im not the best artist but i try my best http://skyelopez.deviantart.com/ That page might content spoilers from later chapters so see at your own risk RED SORCERY Chapter 3 Rory was still waiting for his friend on the rooftop of the school when the door flew open and there it was Dustin, he closed the door behind him and walked like an angry bull towards Rory. - So here is where you were... - ... He stopped in front of Rory and took him by the collar of the shirt and lifted him up the ground. It looked extremely painful, but Rory didn't change his serious face. Dustin stared at him with anger in his eyes. - Care to repeat now what you were saying? - ... Sorry. Shock, that was in Dustin's body, because that sorry wasn't of fear, it was a sincere sorry, a sincere apologize and he was shocked by that, Rory was there with a serious expression saying how sorry he was and not caring about the pain he was feeling by being above the ground. His face was serious and his eyes were sincere so Luis was shocked. - W-what? - What I said was uncalled for, sorry, I really don't think you're ugly or deaf. And also I know that you're different from them... you're the most normal guy in the world. - What?! Dustin was buff, he wasn't as thin as the rest; he was the kind of guy who was chubby but ripped at the same time. He had black eyes and black hair that was really short, but you couldn't call him ugly or extremely handsome he was normal. And that's what Rory loved about him. - Look little faggot don't think that by praising me you- - Its not praise, it's the truth, believe me I would hate myself the day I praise a bully, but I need to state the truth here. You're not ugly and you are strong, so I'm sorry about the things I said, with that out of my chest go ahead... - ... - Go ahead, punch me, hurt me, insult me, be a bully and disappoint me again. Then even surprising himself, Dustin put Rory down and Rory look up with a little bit of hope. - What do you mean when you say that I'll disappoint you? - ... Because you're a bully, every time you hurt someone you disappoint me and my heart, it hurts seeing you hurt someone else. - Why? Why does it hurt you? You don't need to worry about what the hell I do right? - Well I do! I worry about you! I care about you idiot! Tears, little tears started to came from Rory's eyes as he shouted, he was about to express his feelings, it was no use trying to hide it anymore, it was his death sentence of course but now that he had the guy he loved in front of him he wanted, no... he NEEDED to say his feelings out loud. - Why? I don't get it, if I'm such a bad person why would you care about me? - Because I'm in love with you, you jerk. The tears came down from his face like a river and Dustin took a step back Rory just stared at him for a moment in pain watching him get all confused and scared. Rory talked in a faint voice of pain and sadness. - Now go away, tell your friends and beat me up at the end of the day... go ahead... and break me, hurt me and destroy me, because I'm in love with you and you can't accept that... so go away now. `'what? ... What is this... soft feeling? `' Rory felt something soft and warmth... what was it? Something was pressing against his body... something was pressing against his lips... but what was it? No it couldn't be right? It was this... Dustin? Dustin was kissing him softly while holding him in a warm hug, was this real? Was this really happening? It's not a dream right? It's not a fantasy right? Was this really happening? They broke the kiss and stare into each others eyes, Dustin kissed his forehead softly and then looked at him with sadness. - Sorry, I can't change who I am so please settle down with this and don't love me anymore. - But... - I'm a coward, I like you, a lot actually but I can't be with you, so stop crying and forget your love for me because it's never going to come true. - You don't know that! Now that you kissed me I'm not giving up on you! - Can you really say that we kissed? - Huh? - Right now, only you and I are on this rooftop, there are not witnesses that can say that I kissed you besides you, and there are not witnesses that can say that you confess to me. So this is just a Schrödinger box where we don't know if the cat is dead or alive. - ... Meaning the cat is love here right? - Exactly. Schrödinger's Box; if you put a cat in a box with certain elements that might kill him and wait for a period of time you have no proof that the cat will be alive at the end of the period of time, but you have no proof that the cat will be dead either. Basically in that box there will be two worlds, one where the cat is alive and other when the cat is dead and you only could know the answer if you open the box. So right in this rooftop there were two worlds, one where nothing happened and other where they kissed and said that they like each other. But since there are not witnesses to open the box there was no proof that they kiss or that they confessed their feelings. Since the box was closed there was no proof. - But we know what happened... we know that we like each other and that we kissed... - Yeah but we're cats. What the cats says inside the box is not of importance. And the cat can't say anything either. - So you're telling me to shut up... or you'll deny everything. - Yeah, if you say something I will deny it. - I see... Hey Dustin... - Yeah? Dustin stopped when he was about to go away and turned around. Rory mentioned his name and that startled him a little, he thought for a brief moment that hearing his name in Rory's lips was the sweetest sound ever. - What if I open the box myself? - ... How? - By not giving up on you. - ...Do as you please but I will never stop being a coward, and I will never love you back. - ... Dustin closed the door behind him, he stared at the floor with sad eyes, then he got angry at himself... he kissed him, he kissed the guy he had a crush on for such a long time and then refused him, but what was he supposed to do? Love him? Hug him? Kiss him? Make love to him? No, that was wrong, was abnormal, and was disgusting, gross, weird... So, why it felt so good? Why it felt so good to kiss him? Why his lips felt so good and so warm? It was amazing, kissing Rory was amazing, his lips were soft and perfect, his mouth was so sweet so pure, it was like putting a sweet drug in your body. Because now he wanted more, he wanted to keep on kissing him until Rory couldn't feel his lips anymore. But he ran away because he was a coward. It happen a couple of years ago. They'd been teasing and bullying Skye for a long time, and they noticed when he became friends with a new boy on town, his name was Rory and was younger and even thought that Skye was the incarnation of cuteness for Dustin the new guy was even cuter and perfect. Dustin can remember the first day they talked to each other, it was on a restaurant near the beach; Dustin was there with his father the only family he had, they were eating and talking about school when he came in. It was hard not to notice, especially when the whole restaurant noticed him. Rory had his hair down, normally he would use a ponytail but today that silky blue hair was down and was covering his whole back, his clothes were a loose shirt (that looked more like a blouse) and some blue shorts along with some black boots. He eyed the whole restaurant for a minute then came in and sat at the back of the restaurant waiting patiently for the waitress. - Well, that's... you know him? - What? The voice of his father brought Dustin back to reality when he spoke then Dustin nodded his head and his father smiled at him without asking anymore questions. He decided to go to the bathroom a couple of minutes later and when he entered the whole place was empty... Or it seemed that way. In the mirror was Rory, looking at himself for a moment then he smiled to himself like he was pleased of how he looked. And then... Rory looked at Dustin and after a second of analyzing him he smiled. - You're from my school right? - ... Yeah. Said Dustin with a strange feeling in his heart, because Rory seemed so distant from him at school and now he was talking to this distant boy so this moment was surreal and he could feel it in his heart. - Do you know a boy called Skye? There's a feeling that is dangerous in humans, it can be even more dangerous than hate and rage itself because it is quieter and more destructive. It was envy, Dustin felt envy when he mentioned Skye's name, because he knew that Skye was gay and there were rumors about this new guy Rory being gay so he felt envy at the possibility of a crush. - You're friends with that fag? He said and immediately he regretted his words when Rory dropped his smile and looked at him with a wrath that was above of his envy. When two capital sins such as wrath and envy fight the one that usually win is the more destructive and yeah envy was destructive and could beat wrath but Rory's wrath right now was way above Dustin's envy. - Well yeah I'm friends with him, and you know why you pretty boy? Rory said talking with sarcasm and took a step forward making Dustin take a step back until he felt the wall and was cornered. - Because when I came here nobody talked to me because of my hair, and he talked to me not only at school but in the neighborhood too. And then I discovered that he is gay like me. So yeah I'm friends with him because I'm a `'fag'' too. And you should be ashamed of yourself for using such names on people who you obviously don't know. Rory took a step back and looked at Dustin up and down, Dustin felt like he was being analyzed once more and didn't like it one little bit, because he felt like he was being judged, felt like Rory was an even more powerful human being with the right to judge him. - I remember you; you're the leader of those bitches who enjoy hurting people right? Well I can't convince Skye to make something to get back at you jerks because he doesn't want to cause trouble to anybody. But I'll tell you one thing, even when Skye doesn't want to stand up for himself... Rory started saying and walked to the door and looked at Dustin once more. - You wont be messing with me, got it? And he was out of the place, then reality sting back in and Dustin realized what just happened. He got out of the bathroom to look for him and intimidate him, nobody could talk to him like that and then he could see Skye coming into the restaurant. He also saw Rory walking up to him and taking his hand to drag him away with an angry face. Since then every time Dustin tried to bully Rory he could say the coldest and more hurtful things in the world to him and then walk away smiling. It was like he could hypnotize somebody with his voice and his eyes and reality itself was cut of the world for a brief instant giving him the right moment to run away. Yeah there were times when somebody could push him against a locker but he was always ready to get back at them with some sort of prank in the later days that could include public humiliation. He stood for himself every single time and that was amazing in the eyes of the bully, he slowly started to have weird feelings for the strong boy... yeah he could acknowledge it now... he was strong. He just confessed to him crying his heart out so he was strong, he was stronger than Dustin who would never admit he is in love with Rory because of his cowardice. And with those feelings he walked away. Skye landed on the rooftop. - Sorry I'm late, I had to rebuild a building and save some cat from a tree, which by the way is more cliché than the word cliché itself and... is something wrong? He looked at Rory who was looking at the door of the rooftop with a sad face. He could notice that he had been crying and after he changed back to his usual form Skye walked to him and put a hand in his shoulder and a smile on his face. - Care to tell me why the sad face? - ... No... - C'mon green eyes, what if we ditch school saying that I'm still not recovered from yesterday's trauma? - Because that would be the most horrible lie ever. - Bah, I can live with it. - ... Sounds good then. Rory said smiling sadly and both of then walked away. Rory told the principal he would be taking Skye home and if he could be excused as well. The principal believed the lie about having a trauma after he was a hostage in yesterday's robbery at the museum and let them go. Since they were both honored students they shouldn't have a problem with their classes later. They reached home and Skye called his parents telling them the lie and told them that Rory was with him so there shouldn't be a problem, it seemed they believed that traumas like yesterday's could turn you into some kind of screaming mad person. Then Rory called his parents to tell them the lie too and they swallowed every single thing. They didn't like the idea of lying to their parents but from now on they were going to do it anyways after all when you're a superhero and when your best friend knows the secret both needed to be prepared to lie every single day. - It's not a good thing to lie, but I guess is the only way we could get trough this whole superhero thing. Said Skye giving a cup of coffee to Rory who was sitting on the carpet of Skye's room watching a movie in on the TV and Shawn was on Skye's bed reading some superhero comic books, he said that it was `research material' but Skye knew that he read them because he was curious about this whole superhero thing. - So... Said Skye after a moment of silence in the room and Rory knew that he wanted to ask about what happened in the rooftop when he was saving the people on the building. But even when he knew the question he waited for Skye to ask it. - Care to tell me what happened on the rooftop when I left? - ... I rather not talk about it. - C'mon green eyes, we left because of that right? That psycho teacher isn't going to put her paws on your sweet neck because we left thanks to my lie so you need to give me an answer as thanks. - ... Yeah, I suppose that old hag is probably crawling on the floor in pain for not being able to target me today. I'll tell you but I need to take this bad mood out of me first. - Then I know exactly what to do. Skye got up and went to his computer, Rory smiled at him because he knew what Skye wanted to do right now, so he got up and started putting away all the things on the floor to make space for their activities. Shawn looked at them with curiosity on his eyes - Victima propiciatoria? Asked Skye with a smiling face and Rory nodded. - Victima propiciatoria of course. He clicked the mouse and the song started to play then they clapped their hands when the animated and energetic song started to play. It was a BGM song from a visual novel that they both loved with every single aspect of their bodies. They started dancing; both of them were very good at it, even when they never left their rooms for dancing they were both really good at dancing and singing but since they were always alone when they were doing both of the activities they could never heard the praise from others. But now there was somebody else watching and he was really pleased. Shawn looked at them and if he had a mouth he should be smiling widely by now. Once he had an owner from Spain, he was really good at dancing and even thought that Shawn didn't knew the differences between tango and flamenco he knew that was something like that what they were dancing and loved every single movement of the two boys. Their legs moved, their hands clapped together, both of them joined with claps and smiles every now and them and danced like professionals in Skye's room. The song came to an end and they both fell into the carpet with sweat on their bodies and laughter on their faces. - That was awesome! Said Shawn on a cheery voice and floated over where they were lying and posed himself on Skye's chest that was breathing hard and smiled at him. - Thanks Shawn. You're the first one seeing us. - Why? You two could be really popular with that dancing. - No way. I could never dance in front of other people. Said Rory getting up to get a towel and clean his face a little. Rory could be strong with his tongue and a person secure of himself but there were times when he could feel self conscious and insecure of his abilities, and dancing was one of those times. Now Skye was always insecure so he agreed with Rory's statement. - Well you danced in front of me right? Said Shawn floating over where Rory was and Rory smiled at the little white ball. - Because, you're not exactly people honey. - Oh yeah I forgot that. Said Shawn with another cheery voice and floated to the bed again to keep reading. Skye looked at him then looked at Rory who was now more relaxed and less sad. - Green eyes... don't think I forgot about our little talk, but you can tell me later if you want to, is that ok? - Yeah... can we just watch the movie for now? - Sure, no problem. The man stared at the building with a disgusted and mad face, why was still standing when he tried to burn it to ashes? What happened when he left the burning building and went away so he couldn't be blames? People talked about a superhero that saved the day but even if a superhero saved everyone he saw clearly how the windows exploded and the fire spread around the rooms. A superhero couldn't rebuild it all right? Then he saw at a near store. Trough the glass was a TV and there it showed how the new superhero whose name was Red Sorcery reconstructed the whole building with his powers. When he saw this his face twisted with an angry face, and then with a sick grin on his lips. - Well Red Sorcery, if there's superheroes... A tree near the man exploded into flames and was reduced into ashes in a split of a second. The people around screamed and tried to get away and the man started walking away smiling to himself. - ...Then there must be super villains right? The hours passed and Shawn said that he wanted to sleep a little so he went back to the necklace and Skye could know that he was indeed sleeping, Rory told Skye that Shawn was just like a little kid. And maybe it was true; even if he lived for centuries his voice was that of a serious kid that could be really cheery and happy at times. And his attitude sometimes was that of a child too and Skye thought that maybe it was true; maybe Shawn had the soul of a child, or maybe he was the soul of a child. Skye and Rory went downstairs after they finished Rory's project that his psycho teacher assigned and now they were drinking chocolate on the little table that was on the kitchen, Rory just finished telling the story to Skye about what happened on the rooftop when he left and Skye just was looking at him sadly. Neither of them heard the door of the house opening to let someone in. Then they saw Skye's brother, Cloud getting in the kitchen with his soccer team uniform and nodding hi to both of them, they both sad hi without any special attention and continued their chat. - So what are you going to do? - Well, I'm opening the box of course. Said Rory taking a sip of his hot chocolate remembering the conversation he had with Dustin about the Schrödinger's cat box. - You're opening the Schrödinger box? How? - Well I don't know yet, but I'm going to do it, I mean he can't do that you know? Nobody can just come to me, kiss me and then tell me that he can't be with me just because he is afraid and- *CRASH* They both jumped when they heard something breaking behind them and saw a broken cup on the floor, and then they saw a startled face looking at Rory. Both boys didn't have a clue about what the heck was happening. After a second of confusion Cloud talked to Rory with a harsh voice. - What did you just said? - A-about what Cloud? Said Skye with a strange expression on his eyes and Cloud started shaking his head in negative. - Not you, Rory, what did you just said? Did someone really kiss you? - Eh... yeah... why? - Who? Who the hell kissed you and why the fuck did you allowed it? Skye stood up then, he looked over to his brother with angry eyes, there was something weird on him, he would never worry about Skye and of course he would never worry about Rory so why he was acting like a protective jealous freak right now? - Cloud Lopez! Bad words like that are not allowed in the house and you know it! - Shut up Skye, I'm talking to Rory. - Ok primero que nada, no estas hablando con nadie, estas gritando y Segundo no me digas que me calle idiota. - ¡El idiota serás tu Skye! - Ok couple of tacos. Started saying Rory with an annoyed expression on his face, he of course wasn't racist but he hated when Skye and his family yelled at each other on Spanish because he could never understand what the hell they were saying. - You know that I hate when you talk like that in front of me because I can't understand you and I can't find words to calm you both. So shut up and start speaking English or I'm leaving Skye looked at him and calmed down for his sake. - You promised never to use the taco insult ever again. - And you promised never to fight with your brother in Spanish in front of me... in fact you both promised me that. He said looking at Cloud who took a step back and looked over the broken pieces that remained of the cup on the floor. He got down and started to pick them out and then mouthed a silent `'Sorry Rory'' and Rory smiled to himself. `'Brothers'' he thought. The Lopez brothers were like most brothers, their relationship wasn't the best but they loved each other and they were good friends. There were fights of course and they needed someone to calm them always. Rory was really quick to settle them down but he couldn't do it when they talked in Spanish. - You're both forgiven, sorry about the taco thing. - Its fine, if we got insulted by every single thing they say about us Latinos, then America would be on war right now. Said Skye with a smile on his face and he eyed at the clock at the wall, it was past 4:15. - Its time for you to go home. - Shoot, you're right I need to babysit Zachary today. - Wait! Yelled Cloud on the kitchen, he just finished throwing the pieces of the cup away and now he was washing his hands. - I'll take you, just let me shower and I'll take you home Rory. - Its fine, I need to be home soon anyways. - I promise I'll be quick, just wait for a moment. Rory eyed to Skye like saying `what's with this guy? `And Skye shrugged his shoulders. Rory nodded his head and they saw Cloud running away upstairs to take a quick shower. Rory looked at his best friend with a weird smile on his face. - What's with the little white cloud? - No idea could be anything. He probably got some kind of cold on the soccer field. - Yeah that's probably it. Is it really necessary for this humble narrator to state Cloud's feelings? Cloud came down a few minutes later wearing a v neck white shirt that showed his pectoral muscles, a leather jacket and blue jeans with his black and white sneakers. Cloud was like a more masculine form of Skye, they shared the same black eyes and black hair but Cloud's hair was shorter and he didn't hat such long bangs as Skye had on his face. His skin was tanned too but his height and musculature was what you could call perfect. Skye say that he is a sport freak Rory believed all that since he knew the siblings as if they were part of his own family. - So, you're ready? - Dude, you're the one that went to the shower, I'd been ready since then. - ha-ha , then lets go, hey Skye, Mama and Papa wont be home until tonight so close the doors because I'm going to the restaurant to help them ok? - Got it Cloud. Bye green eyes. - Bye Skye. Both friends said goodbye and Rory went away with Cloud then he heard Cloud's car going away. Skye sighed; he hadn't been able to go to the restaurant to help on the past few days. They owned a restaurant on the city called Lopez Dine and were about to open the second one. Yeah business was good, people loved the food and the mood of the restaurant so they were doing pretty well and Skye was often there sitting tables. *KNOCK* *KNOCK* Skye was about to go upstairs to call their teachers to ask about today's homework but stopped on his tracks when he heard a knock on the door, it couldn't be his brother since he just left the house and could open the door with his keys. He went to the door and opened it and was surprised. - Hey there Skye. - M-Mathew? - I'm glad you know my name sweet one. - Of- of course I know your name... everyone knows your name... no wait... w- what are you doing here? - Well... Mathew got closer to Skye and put his face really close to his and smiled with a little bit of lust on his eyes. - Some little bad boy didn't go to his classes today, so they needed someone to bring his homework. - Eh... I-I... Mathew showed him his backpack and smiled once again making Skye's face grow red and his heart was now pumping like some drums on a rock concert. - Can I come in? - Yeah of course! Said Skye opening nervously the door, Mathew walked in and Skye closed his door without knowing if this was a dream come true or if he was sleeping on his bed having the sweetest dream ever. - You have math, science and advanced physics. Mathew said showing his backpack to the boy and he just stared at him still thinking that this was some sort of dream. - Really Skye, your classes make me feel tired already, advanced physics? Are you some sort of super nerd? `'More like a superhero'' thought Skye and smiled weirdly at Mathew. - A-actually I have my backpack on my room so if you don't mind- - Coming upstairs? Sure. `'I was about to say wait here'' Thought Skye feeling like he was indeed on a dream and started going upstairs with Mathew following close behind. They got into Skye's room and Mathew closed the door behind them, quickly Skye started to look for his backpack and the prince looked at the room. He stared at the dark green walls that were elegant and relaxing and saw lots of pictures and draws on them. Mathew wasn't surprised at the walls; they were relaxing and creative at the same time, just like Skye. - Nice place. I like the color. - T-thank you. - Am I making you uncomfortable Skye? Skye felt a chill on his spine when Mathew said his name, for him sounded just like a song. Then he shake his head in negative and took his back pack sitting on the bed and opened it with some sort of difficulty, he was nervous and Mathew could see it and thought that was adorable. Then he sat on the bed and Skye looked at him with a blush on his face. - So let me give you your assignments sweet one. - O-ok. After finishing that they put their things away and Skye looked at the carpet not being able to look up from the embarrassment. Mathew smiled at him and was about to say something when Skye talked. - Thank you... - Bah, is fine... it was nothing. - Not just because of the homework... for saving me too. I haven't been able to thank you properly so... so thank you. - Oh. With that last `'Thank you'' Skye looked up to Mathew and they shared `the look'. It is common knowledge that `the look' is a stare that two people share just when they're about to kiss, is a look where two souls that want each other just clash and connect and they fusion themselves in a kiss. Skye swallowed hard and looked away quickly, Mathew did the same realizing that they were about to kiss and blushed hard. Mathew got up and walked around the room and looked over the weird playlist on the computer, then he clicked play and one of the most embarrassing songs of the playlist started to play. It was `Flat girl' from the when they cry visual novel soundtrack. Skye quickly got up and put pause just before the voices started to sing. - What was that? Said Mathew with a cocky grin on his face, Skye looked at him with another hard blush. - N-nothing. - What was that Skye? Said Mathew teasing the boy and tried to play the song again but Skye quickly closed the playlist. - That was unfair. - I-it's not very polite to use another's people computer without their permission. Mathew stared at him with a smirk on his face that was saying `'let me see it'' but Skye put himself in front of the computer and then turned around to turn it town not realizing that by doing that he put his butt near Mathew's crotch. Mathew was the only one who noticed this and blushed deeply and took some steps back to calm down his heart for a second and try to settle down his damn hormones that were telling him to push Skye against the bed and kiss him and then lick his whole body to make him his for the rest of eternity. But he needed to calm down right now; he couldn't let his lust get in the way of his love. Because he needed love not lust, his sweet Skye needed love the purest love in the world if that's possible and he was willing to give it to him. So he sat on the bed and calmed down. Skye sat next to him after turning off the computer. They were silent for a moment before Mathew started speaking. - ... So... How are you? Not because of your bruises, I mean the museum thing, I heard about it at lunch. - Oh... I'm fine, totally recovered now, please don't worry about me I'm fine. - Is that your catch phrase or something? - Eh? - `I'm fine, don't worry about me' you seem to say that a lot. - ... w-well. - Sometimes if you're not fine you should say it... then people will know that you're not Ok and they'll start to do something to make you feel better. - Mathew... Said Skye with a faint voice, then Mathew looked at him and they shared `the look' again Skye smiled at him, one of those smiles that only Skye could put on his lips a kind, warm and beautiful smile that could melt all the ice on the north pole. Then he spoke with that sweet Spanish voice of his. - I'm fine really, don't you dare worry about me please. - Don't I dare what? Do YOU dare to give me orders boy? - W-what? I didn't meant to- - Too late, nobody can give me orders, now I have to punish you. - Punish? Quickly Mathew threw Skye on the bed and placed himself on top of Skye's waist, and then he lifted Skye's shirt and started with a tickle attack. - W-w-wait HAHA, N-NO, Mathew HAHA stop! - Oh we are a little bit ticklish right? Right here, or here? - Stop! Don't touch there HAHAHA. Skye's laugh was weird; it was like that old Venezuelan TV novella Ugly Betty. The protagonist Betty had a weird laugh and Skye's laugh was just like hers, it was weird and Skye hated it but Mathew couldn't stop laughing at how adorable it was and how he loved it. He loved Skye's laughter and he couldn't help laugh at this too. - Mathew! Stop right now! HAHAHA - Or what? Skye tried to defend himself but Mathew was obviously stronger and couldn't do anything because the laugh stole all his strength. Mathew was overloaded with happiness right now, Skye was laughing in the most weird and adorable way ever and he loved that, he also loved Skye's soft skin, it was really soft and perfect, he was able to lift Skye's shirt above his chest and could see his upper part naked now, he resisted the urge to lay down and kiss his chest and make him moan in pleasure, just in that moment Skye turned around trying to scape. And then he saw it... the scars. He stopped when he saw the scars on Skye's back. Skye freed himself and put his shirt down breathing hard then he looked at Mathew who was still in shock. - ... What... that was because of the bullying too? - ... you saw it right? - Of course I saw it! Skye they did that to you?! - Yeah, but was long ago, there haven't been fresh scars on months so its ok- - It is not okay Skye! They can't do that to you... if only; if only I was braver back then... then I could... - Mathew, I'm fine, please don't worry about me. - No! Stop saying that. Mathew put a sad expression on his face and took Skye's face in his hands, and then their foreheads pressed together. - You're not fine sweet one. Stop saying that... I... - Why? Why you keep saying those things to me? Said Skye standing up and going over to his desk, Mathew looked at him with a puzzled face. - What? - Sweet one, you'd been calling me that for a while now. Why? - Well you're sweet, the sweetest thing I'd ever seen actually. - B-but in which meaning you say that? - You really don't know Skye? If I must say it then I'll say it... - I-I really don't know... I really don't. In that moment Skye's phone rang and he picked it up quickly, Mathew cursed destiny to mess up with his opportunity to confess his love. Who was calling precisely at a time like this? - Hello? Said Skye and was silent for a moment. Then the name he said made Mathew stand up quickly from the bed. - Scott? Yeah... yeah is here how'd you knew? Eh... eh that's fine with me but... ok... ok I understand... ok yeah no problem. Yeah I'm fine, please don't worry about me. - ... `'Dam you Scott, he just met you and you're talking like two best friends, I need to be quick on my moves now'' Thought Mathew with rage flowing trough his veins. Then the call ended with goodbyes. - Ok then I'll see you soon. Bye. - Was that Scott? - Yeah, he said if it was fine to come over to watch some movies... - He is coming over? - Yeah... Is there a problem? - No, there is none, I suppose you want me to leave now. - A-actually... Maybe you... you... You would like to stay? It'll be fun to watch the movies together right? - Really? Mathew asked like an excited child and Skye nodded his head. - Thanks for bringing me home. - Not a problem Rory. - Then, see you later. - Wait! Rory turned around and closed the door of the car. They were now in front of Rory's house after the painfully quiet ride. Rory noticed something strange in Cloud but couldn't quite place it. - Is there something wrong? - Can we talk for a minute? - Um, sure, what's up? - How's Skye? I mean the bullying... how's it going? - He is... he is still taking it without saying a word. - Damn that Skye, I wish I could say something. - He wouldn't allow it. Skye told them some time ago, that if they told their parents about the bullying he was going to deny it and would be mad at them for the rest of their lives, that this was his fight and he could handle it, but in the eyes of Rory and Cloud is not a fight when you don't even defend yourself. - I should go there and kick those bastards myself. - Wait until your graduation day then. Said Rory laughing a little bit and Cloud sighed loudly like he was tired and to Rory it seemed like this was the case. - My graduation, right... - You're not excited? Is your last year and then college right? - Don't get me wrong I'm excited but... Is just that... Rory sat himself in a way so he was facing Cloud from his seat and then he smiled. - You can tell me everything Cloud, what's wrong? - I haven't really decided what I'm going to do after high school. - Well, you only need to do what you want to do right? - I want to work at the restaurant... I want to follow a career that can help me run the restaurant after my parents. But I don't know if I can do that in one of the city's universities? - You want to keep living on Seagull city? - Yeah... I have my reasons. Said Cloud looking over to where Rory was for a brief moment and then looking at the front trying to act cool and calm. Rory started to think for a brief moment. - Well we just need to look right? Let's think about what you want and let's hope that you can follow that dream on this city. - We? - Of course silly, I'm not only Skye's friend, I'm your friend too. Remember that. - Yeah... my friend... There was a faint sadness on Cloud's voice and Rory knew that he still wanted to talk about something else. He could see that Cloud was fighting with a question inside his head and smiled to himself thinking that he was just like an insecure kid that doesn't know when to speak or if his questions are correct enough to ask. - Is there something else wrong? - ... Did... did someone really kiss you today? - ... yeah. - Who? Is that bully you guys are always talking about? He dared to touch you? Because if he did I'm going to- - Ok calm down Max Steel, I'm fine ok? Sure it was my first kiss but... I like the guy so... - I know you like him! I hear you guys talking sometimes and I can't help but to hate the guy! He is a coward and he can't see that there's such a cute, nice, perfect guy in love with him. Rory blushed at those words; he didn't know that Cloud could ever think that he was cute. Cloud was Skye's brother and a good friend, but he was one of those people you always see on the sides and never on the center of your life. That was Cloud for Rory, a good friend that was always on the sides. - I'm... I'm not perfect. - Rory, you are... don't you dare say you aren't because nobody would believe you. You are perfect and that bastard can't see that and then he comes and kisses you? And in top of all it was your first kiss? What does he think he is doing?! - He likes me... I'm sure of that, he is just afraid and I'm sure I can make him forget that fear. - No Rory, he needs to overcome that fear himself, he wouldn't be able to love you otherwise... I'm sure of that. Humans have the need; the right and the responsibility to overcome their fears in order to be happy. - Well I'm not giving up on him, id been in love with him for a long time and he kissed me, even if he denies it, he did it, he touched my lips, he hugged me, and in that moment it just felt right to be in his arms so I'm not giving up. - And what if... - What if? - What if someone else comes along? What if somebody else comes and you realize that he is a better person for you? What then? - I don't know, I can't predict the future. But right now I'm in love with that guy more than ever... So another person coming along seems impossible. - I see... Hey... if I'm not wrong your vacation ends tomorrow right? Said Cloud trying to change the subject and Rory acknowledged it, he also wanted to change the subject because it was embarrassing talking about love and he was uncomfortable when he saw a pained expression on Cloud's face when they talked about the kiss. - Yeah, it ends tomorrow; my ankle is full recovered so I'm going to make delivers starting tomorrow. - Be careful, I head the police were crazy looking for you guys, and also don't fall from a building please. - I'll be fine. Thanks for worrying. Skye wasn't the only one with a secret between the two friends. Rory had a secret himself and only a few knew about it, he was a Runner from the Green Leaf group, a group of people that worked delivering packages and mail around the city jumping trough buildings and running trough streets. They were created because of the problems the mail had on Seagull city, the people didn't receive their mail and sometimes important packages were stolen or lost. This happened for a very long time and even the victims of the robbery of the packages were starting to get blamed by the authorities saying that it was a complot to destroy the city. They also said that if their packages and mail were missing it was because they were probably illegal and they started to open the people's private mail. Some innocent people even were framed for having illegal drugs on their mail and went to jail. So the people secretly created the Runners, there were three companies on the city. The Red Dragon group, the Green Leaf group, and the Blue Bird group; Rory joined the Green Leaf group when he moved; he spent a whole year training with them and became a rookie runner for the Greens. - How good are you anyways? Asked Cloud, he was interested in how fast and how good Rory was when he was running trough town and jumping from building to building. - Mm, something between Robin from Batman and Faith from Mirror's Edge, and you? How's the Soccer season coming? Asked Rory creating more conversation and Cloud was happy to hear that, he still wanted to talk to Rory a little bit longer. - Cold, but fine. - They make you train and play in winter, must be hard. - Bah, I like hard things. - That's what she said. They both laughed for a second and Cloud looked over to where Rory was; he smiled at the sight of Rory's blue hair. - So what's with your hair? - What do you mean? - I mean, why would you wear it so long and in such a color? - Because I like it. I love it actually; it is long and blue, so is different just like me. - I bet you're blonde. - That my friend, you'll never know. Said Rory while opening the door of the car and looking over his shoulder. - Maybe you'll find out some day. - Hope so... See you later Rory. - Bye, Bye cutie pie. - What the hell? Said Cloud laughing and Rory just stuck his tongue out and closed the door and went into his house. Cloud sighed and smiled, and then his face got mad at the thought of Rory's first kiss being stolen by that bully and wanted to beat the guy, but he knew that Rory would get mad saying that this was his fight and he sighed in mental defeat. Rory got into his house and sighed smiling, he liked Cloud's kindness, it filled him with a feeling that was really warm and soft and his cheeks would get pink at the thought of it, but he repressed any weird ideas he would had about Cloud, he was his best friend's brother and he was about to go to college and he wasn't gay. There are some boundaries that you can't cross when you're gay. One is a friend's relative and another is crushing on straight guys... both of them brings nothing but trouble. - Rory you're late! The little boy jumped and hugged Rory; Rory lifted him in the midair and threw himself in the couch with the boy in his arms. - Sorry Zach. Are you hungry? - Yeah! - Then let me cook you something really good. - I want chicken. - Then chicken it is my little boy. Zachary ran away to the kitchen and Rory rolled his eyes smiling, Zachary Bennett was a little 10 years old boy with golden eyes and natural white hair. He was Rory's brother and was one of his reasons to be happy. Because Zachary was the representation of all the things that were right on the world, he was always smiling even if everyone else was angry, Zachary was always smiling at them and with that smile and his kindness he was able to haunt away any angry demons that could be on everyone else's shoulders. He was always kind, even after the accident that left him without his left arm, he still loved the world. And Rory loved his brother, he was cute and perfect for him, he was always trying hard at school and was really good at soccer, he was really good at it actually, ever since Cloud taught him how to kick a ball the little boy was always running around with a soccer ball in his hands. Rory smiled once again at the thought of Cloud's warm and calm aura but he repressed again any weird feelings... He knew; there were boundaries that you can't cross. *DING** DONG* *TING* The bell rang at the same time as the microwave, Skye stood up from the kitchen table where he'd been chatting with Mathew when they decided come downstairs to make some popcorn. - That must be Scott, ill get the door, you get the popcorn please. - Sure. - Oh, the bowls are up there. Said Skye pointing to the classy wood furniture and walked away the kitchen and stopped for a second to check himself in the mirror of the living room then stopped... why was he checking himself for opening the door for Scott? He scratched his head a little and went to the door. Scott was watching flowers that Skye and his mother put on some pots on the entry and then his head turned to see Skye and smiled kindly. Skye's mind got blank for a moment with that smile but then it came back to his normal state. - Hey there. - Hi Scott. - I'm really mad at you mister. - W-why? Did I offend you or something? - Well actually yeah you did. Scott walked over where Skye was and corned him in the arc of the open door, he smirked and Skye started to get nervous, it was fun for Scott to play a little bit with Skye nervousness because he would make the cutest eyes ever. It was like a pleading puppy that wanted more food or was afraid of his master yelling at him and those eyes were cute for Scott. The thought of his eyes been that of a puppy made Scott smirk even more, if he was a puppy then he needed a master and Scott wanted to be his master, own him in every way and show him the most passionate and pure way of love ever. - We had a date today... at lunch? Remember? You never showed up. - W-well I'm sorry I came back home because- - Don't give me the whole, `I was traumatized from yesterday's robbery' because I know it's a lie. I know you're stronger than that. - ... Well... - Is a lie right? - ... Yeah it was a lie, but I don't owe you anything either, that wasn't a date you just said `I'll see you at lunch.' - Ha-ha, well yeah I guess you're right... Scott put a hand on Skye's head, he didn't had his usual winter hat right now so Scott let his fingers play a little bit with his black silky hair. His smirk changed its form to a smile... a kind smile. - I never had the chance to ask if you're ok... they didn't hurt you right? - I-I'm fine; please don't worry about me Scott. - You sure? - He is pretty much sure, so stop your bitchin and get inside, is cold as hell here. They both jumped at the voice that talked with authority and Scott looked into the house and there was Mathew smiling at the completed mission that was ruining the moment for Scott with Skye. - Shoot, where are my manners? Sorry Scott would you like to come in? It is really cold out here. Skye totally misinterpreted the scene and thought that Mathew was probably mad because his best friend Scott was getting cold and he didn't have Scott inside the house where it was warm. - Sure. The three got inside and Scott admired the house, it was normal, pretty normal, it was a pretty normal wood house with some classical furniture and pictures over the wall and on top of the TV. - Would you like to watch the movie here or in my room? I think that here is better. - Your room is fine Skye. Said Scott who was glaring at Mathew for some reason that Skye didn't understood and he leaded the way to his room. They got in and Scott admired the room the same way Mathew had done when he entered for the first time that day. Skye opened a closet and took three big blankets that were landed on the floor along with a lot of pillows. - You like horror movies right? Asked Scott who was helping Skye getting in putting some of the pillows on the blankets, Skye then looked up at Scott and his face wasn't that of fear or disgust but that of excitement and happiness. - I love horror movies! Which one did you bring? - The original movie of... He took the movie from the bag he was carrying and showed it to Skye who smiled even widely. - The Texas Chainsaw Massacre! - You are great! Said Skye taking the movie on his hands and made a face that looked like a child who just discovered the presents under the Christmas tree Mathew and Scott were impressed by those expressions and the little jumps that he started to make in an excited way but they loved it nonetheless. Then Skye realized that he was in front of the most popular boys on school and stopped jumping while his face got immediately red from embarrassment. - S-sorry, you guys must think that I'm a dork. - Yeah you are... but that's one of the many things we like about you, well at least for me. Said Mathew smiling and Scott felt like he was getting behind. - I- I like your dork side too, actually I love it! He obviously said the first thing that crossed his mind and when he realized what he said he suddenly sat on the floor trying to hide his blushing face and Skye just smiled at both of them, they were obviously just trying to be nice so not giving more attention to the matter he went to the DVD that was above his TV and put the movie. Mathew sat on the floor and patted a pillow besides him motioning Skye to sit besides him, Skye blushed and did it, and Scott sat besides Skye too so he was in the middle now. After a while the three of them were silent watching the movie just occasionally they would joke about the killings and the dialogues. It seemed like Skye loved horror movies because he would laugh at how real and how fake a scene would look and laughed at the deaths which was a little bit bizarre for the other two boys. - And... Right on the head! Said Scott and Mathew laughed before saying his comment. - That's going to leave a mark. - Or two... or three, geez that leather face won't stop hitting the poor soul right? Skye said laughing and his hand went to grab some popcorn at the same time Mathew did and their fingers brushed a little bit, Skye didn't notice as much as Mathew did, he looked at Skye who was having a really good time and kept thinking on how much of a stupid coward he'd been. He regretted not taking his decision to approach Skye before... he could be his boyfriend right now and they would watch old horror movies like this, they could kiss on the beach, make love on a garden, read books at the library, spend the holidays together... he could be his boyfriend before, but now he had to fight for him, and fight with his best friend nonetheless. Scott was also thinking about Skye, somehow the tree of them managed to put a blanket to cover the three and Skye's bare feet were touching Scott's leg. Skye did this without noticing; he was concentrating on the movie and didn't seem to notice when their feet touch and when Scott looked over at him just to admire how cute he was. The movie came to an end and Skye stretched his arms and laid back on the floor for a moment, the other two boys did the same and after a moment the whole room became dark when the credits ended... it was night by this time and they were just watching the ceiling of Skye's room in the darkness. - Why? Said Skye catching the attention of the two boys, Skye just kept on looking over the ceiling with a blank expression. - Why you two would spend your whole afternoon with me? I don't get it, it doesn't make sense, I really don't get it... why you two would spent your day watching a movie with a dork like me? - Skye... - There are things that don't need an answer, so let leave this a mystery. Said Mathew and Skye thought that this was probably true. There are some things that are better being a mystery, there are things that don't need an answer or explanation, Skye was a logical person but just yesterday he became a superhero, there's not much logic in that right? So maybe there's no need of explanation for everything. So he let this one slide. - I did it because I like you. Said Scott suddenly and Skye sat on a jump startled at that answer. He looked at Scott in the darkness and he could see his teeth grinning. - I want to be your friend Skye, so I wanted to come here and see if you wanted to watch a movie with me, I like you and I want to get close to you, screw the popularity thing. Just when Skye was about to say something Shawn's voice rang on Skye's head `'Skye, there's something happening in the city, it seems that involves more fires'' - Darn it... Said Skye and both boys stared at him with weird expressions on their faces. Skye had to say a lie and quick - I... I just remembered that Mama doesn't let me have people that she doesn't know here, so you'll have to leave before I get grounded. - Oh, ok no problem man. Said Mathew getting up and Scott looked at Skye for a moment after getting up too, he was an expert at seeing lies because he was an expert at saying them too. After a couple of minutes they got out of the house and Mathew was able to successfully calm his urges to kiss Skye goodbye. Skye closed his door and the boys walked towards their cars. - Third wheel. Said Mathew smiling with sarcasm and Scott did the same. The friend/rivals waved goodbye and went to their respective cars - That'd be you. Scott felt his phone vibrate at that moment, no that wasn't his phone... that was something else, it was an alarm. He took the alarm out of his pocket and the information flew on the screen then some sort of black bird appeared on the screen and Scott sighed, he really wasn't on the mood to deal with some fire but he had to do his job. To be continued...