Nanowrimo 2008

ANS: Here you Go.


Kyle was awestruck. He knew Alex was very good looking. You would have to be blind not to notice that. That kiss though stirred something in Kyle which he had never felt before. It was not even a deep or long kiss. It was short and chaste. Kyle closed his eyes. “Alex, I’m confused.”

“I thought that kiss would have cleared things up for you.”

“It did the exact opposite.”

“Maybe this will help.” Alex leaned down again and touched his lips to Kyle’s. This kiss was longer and it was meant to convey emotions. Kyle lay like a doll, not knowing how to respond. When Alex’s tongue probed his lips, he freaked out and ripped himself away from Alex, breathing heavily.
“What’s wrong?”

Kyle was still heaving, trying to suck up air. “That was my first real kiss.”

Alex opened his mouth. He knew the boy in the hospital bed was scared and felt bad about that, but at the same time, he felt proud that he was able to give Kyle his first real kiss. “How did it feel?”

“Weird.”

“That’s normal, but did it feel good?”

Kyle did not want to admit it, but knew he could not lie to Alex. “Yes.”

“Then do not fight it. Let the feeling wash over you.” Alex was about to lean down again when the door opened. Alex stood straight up, not wanting Kyle to be embarrassed.

In walked an almost exact replica of Kyle, except this one carried an aura of danger. Kyle was frozen in fright, while Alex took a protective stance. Alex would not make the first move for Kyle’s sake, but he would be ready to fight if he had to.

Eric smirked as he recognized Alex from the car that night. “My dear brother was at YOUR house, wasn’t he? I am right, aren’t I?” He took a step forward.

“You are not getting anywhere near him.”

“I think you are wrong. He is mine!”

“He does not belong to you or anyone else.”

“I do not see him ever complain.”

Alex was incredulous. “That is because he is terrified of you. You will not go near him though as long as I am around.”

Eric made a lunge for Kyle’s hospital bed. The occupant was too scared to make a noise. Alex met him and tackled him to the floor, effectively pinning him. Alex smirked. “Face it. You have age and my physical prowess working against you.”

Eric struggled, making a lot of noise. It alerted Darren, Jonathan, and the doctor to the situation and they came rushing in.

Jonathan was furious. No one ever touched anyone from his family and got away with it. He pulled Alex off a struggling Eric. He held him by the neck. “Never lay a hand on any of my brothers.”

Alex did not want to punch Jonathan because it was not fair. Jonathan did not know the truth, but he was quickly losing air. He may not have a choice.

Suddenly a hand grabbed Jonathan arm, effectively making him release Alex’s throat. It was Kyle, and one hand was clutching his side. “Stop.”

Alex quickly went into action, and swept Kyle into his arms, and gently deposited him in the bed. “Stay off your feet.”

Jonathan was amazed. “You are protecting this guy when he was hurting your twin, your own flesh and blood?”

Kyle took a deep breath. “This guy, whose name is Alex by the way, was keeping Eric from hurting me.

“What are you talking about? Why would you need protecting from your twin brother?” Jonathan questioned.

Kyle stared at his hands, too afraid to continue. Alex laid a hand on his shoulder. “Eric has a tendency to get violent with Kyle and it has been worse lately.”

Kyle’s head snapped up and he focused his eyes on Alex. Alex was not telling the whole story. He was grateful to Alex, but was also wondering why.

Jonathan frowned at Eric. “Is that true?”

Eric growled. “I was worried because he had not come home last night. Maybe he took me as being threatening, but I was only showing my concern for his well being. I do not want him to turn into a whore by fucking some random guy like Alex.”

“That is not true. You were making your way towards Kyle with intent to harm him. And do not ever call him a whore!!” Alex snarled.

“That is what he is. I know you fucked him last night!!!”

“That is enough!!” Jonathan interrupted. In a calm voice he began again. “Kyle, you were not home last night?”

Kyle looked heartbroken. “You did not even notice? How could you not notice?”

Jonathan shrugged. “I have a lot on my mind, with the engagement and everything.

Kyle laughed bitterly “That’s right. I almost forgot. Everyone is so wrapped up in their own lives; no one even cares about me.”

Alex squeezed Kyle’s shoulder, forcing the younger boy to look up at him. “You know that is not true.”

“Maybe not in your case, but for everyone else around me, it is true. I bet mom and Cindy did not realize I was not home.”

Jonathan had a guilty expression on his face. “Cindy is only a little girl. Mom, on the other hand got home late from work. She went straight to bed, exhausted.”

Kyle’s eyes were narrowed into slits. “Don’t even use the 'Cindy’s a little girl' excuse. Even if she is only seven, she should realize if someone is missing, especially if that someone helps here with her math homework every night. And for mom’s excuse, she never knows what is going on in my life. She never goes to any of my soccer tournaments or anything that is drama related. But she makes sure to go to anything that you are doing Jonathan, or Cindy, and even Eric. I try to just go with the flow, but it is getting too much and I can’t stand it anymore!!” Kyle was breathing heavily by the end of his speech. “I am always pushed aside because I say ‘it is no big deal’, but it is a big deal. I do not get treated fairly. Then I have to deal with Eric’s abusive ways almost every hour of every day.” By the time Kyle realized what he said, it was too late. It was already out and there was no way to take it back.

Alex smiled. He knew it was by accident, but he was still pleased it was all out in the open. He was also very proud of Kyle for finally taking a stand about how he felt. He noticed Kyle was shaking. He was not sure if it was because he was upset or scared, but he sat on the hospital bed and took Kyle into his arms, very mindful of Kyle’s broken ribs.

Kyle leaned into the touch, needing the comfort. Darren went to Kyle’s other side and joined in with the hug. Kyle drew from both people, wanting to feel safe.

None of the room’s occupants noticed Eric sneaking out. Eric would get his revenge, but it was not the right time.

Jonathan shuffled his feet. He really did not know how to respond. “What do you mean by Eric being abusive?”

Kyle’s answer was muffled by Alex’s shirt. “Like you care.”

“Of course I do.”

“You do not care enough to open your eyes and look at the signs right in front of your face. I had not known Alex that long, and HE knew something was not right when he first met Eric. My own brother could not do even that much.”

Alex turned angry eyes onto Jonathan. “I may not have known Kyle long, but I do not like it when he cries. He is coming to stay with me, at least for the night. The last thing he needs is stress. I do not want to worry all night about him being hurt by Eric when he already has broken ribs because of him.

Jonathan was amazed. “Eric is the cause of Kyle’s broken ribs?”

“Aren’t you the smart one Einstein?” Darren was sarcastic.

Alex stood up, and Kyle immediately hid his face in Darren’s shirt who rubbed his back soothingly. “Kyle is coming to my apartment. You have no say in this.”

Jonathan was angry. No one told him what to do. “You’re not his legal guardian, and he is a minor.”

Alex gave a sarcastic smile. “If I go to the police and prove he is being abused, he will not be in that house anyways. Think of the scandal for your family.”

The doctor nodded. “As I mentioned to Alex and Kyle earlier, his anus is torn as it would be if he was raped repeatedly. That would be proof enough; even without the broken ribs and the bruises that I found which he probably continuously hides or makes excuses for.”

Alex smirked. “Do you still want to fight with me on this? You will not win, I guarantee that.”

Jonathan answered gruffly, “Fine.” He walked out of the hospital stiffly, knowing he had lost the battle.

Kyle tugged on Alex’s shirt. “I do not want to go to the police about this. I would probably be put into foster care, or something equally horrible.”

Alex smiled softly. “I was never going to actually go the police, at least not yet. I just said that so Jonathan would let you stay overnight.”

Kyle blushed; embarrassed that he had got so worried. “Oh.”

Alex turned to the doctor. “Is he set to leave?”

“Yes he is. Kyle, do you want a wheel chair to get to the car?”

Kyle shook his head frantically. “It’s not like I broke my ankle or leg. Ribs do not affect legs.”

The doctor shook his head. “It can be quite painful to walk with broken ribs though.”

Kyle shrugged. “I walked all day today.”

Alex pinched him in the shoulder making Kyle yelp in surprise. “I am still mad at you about that so do not gloat about it.”

Kyle smiled sheepishly. “Sorry.”


ANS: R&R