Chapter 1
Mycroft pulled out the last sheet from beneath the file. All that was left to do was sign and the five last years he had spent building his career would soon be assured with this long term contract. Next semester, he would attend oxford university for three months before completing an exchange program with cambridge after which he had some big plans involving government meetings and moderate blackmailing.
Mycroft glanced up at the mantel clock resting perfectly on his smooth oak desk. His parents were far from rich, but being a social relation genius in a school full of half-wits had it's benefits. Most would consider this dishonest and shameful, but why should he not apply the same techniques used by those permitted to run the country. Anyways, it was 11pm and Mycroft had paperwork to deal with in the morning. Not to mention an afternoon of tutoring some juvenile delinquent as part of community service. Not that there weren't any other more suitable options; his mother had insisted he take this kid on. Rambling on about knowing his parents in high school. One thing he wouldn't have to deal with after he graduated; Family.
He cleared up the neat piles on his desk, hastily showered and changed before slipping into bed. He would have fallen asleep a lot faster if it wasn't for Sherlock's constant tiptoeing up and down the hall. He was probably stealing another of Dad's crime novels which Mom had insisted be kept out of his reach (as if). Something about not wanting to raise a psychopathic serial killer.
Greg stumbled into bed. His head was pounding and he felt liquid floating up and down his body. Was he already getting a hangover? Oh well, at least he would be fine for tomorrow's math test. Or would he? Greg was never any good when it came to biology... or any educational subject otherwise. Actually, due to his sudden drop in grades, Greg would be seeing an additional tutor starting tomorrow afternoon.
He turned over on his side prying that his stomach get a grip. Another trip to the bathroom meant one more argument his mother had to hold against him in the morning.