Part I.

Joe's POV

I can't stop staring at him, in concerts and interviews, Heck! I have to be everywhere he goes because he's my sweet brother but I love him too much. Though I didn't have to worry because my sweetest brother Nick always looked up to me, I was his older brother and Nick never wanted to be alone so he follows me when things get chaotic. When we play I enjoy every moment of it, I get to sing and dance but most of all I get to secretly watch Nick from the corner of my eyes, Nick was growing every day and he was getting better with his drums and guitar, it made me proud.

Nick was handsome, he was my little 'Stud Muffin'… but I got more possessive with my authority as we both got older and I could sense that Nick and I were growing apart. What I mean is that Nick didn't have the same interests as I did now because whenever I wanted to hang out with him he told me he had other things to do or that he was busy doing homework. So as we both were alone sometimes but rarely, since Kevin was always with us too, I took the moments to hug Nick or catch his eye and I loved it when Nick's dark eyes met mine, they were so lovely that I couldn't help but smile dumbly and lean closer.

Though I can go to far with my secret desire for Nick, I get to close and as I play around with him in ways that seem unusual, he uncomfortable and moves away. He lets me touch him whenever I want to and that's something I always loved about him because he trusts me, I'm very gentle and he seems to accept it. Nick is shy, though I'm very outspoken and flirtatious and I've learned that opposites attract. He was my brother and that's when I knew what I was doing was wrong, I was clinging to Nick tightly and I wasn't letting go but I loved having control even though Nick didn't but it was for the best, it was also for me.

"Nick, tell us what you like most about your two brothers.." I loved this question because we rarely get it from the interviewers these days but I quickly hid my smirk as I watched Nick's face struggle as he thought before he smiled and met the camera. "Well Kevin is very active, he's very friendly.." Kevin smiled and chuckled as he playfully punched Nick's arm then it was my turn, "And Joe.. heh.." Nick smiled, it was rare to see him smile and I couldn't help but turn my head in his direction as I stared at his adorable face, "He's very funny and loving, he looks after me..." Nick continued to smile until he noticed me looking at him intensely then his head bowed down in embarresment, I looked away smiling despite myself.

When we get to our bus it's like our sanctuary, don't get me wrong I love performing for our fans but my brothers and I get to relax. "Boy, i'm bushed..." Kevin sat on a chair and leaned his head back on a pillow that he took from his bed, it was 7:00 pm and well who could blame him? I sat on the couch beside Nick and put my right arm behind him ontop of of the couch's rim, "I'm going to get a coke, be right back..." Kevin got up and went into the kitchen leaving me and Nick alone, I smiled and yawned before I moved closer without Nick noticing. Nick was really tired and when he was tired everything around him dissolved while his senses go dimmer from lack of sleep, he looked cute like this, he looked cute no matter what.

I took my right arm and wrapped it around ontop of Nick's shoulder, it woke Nick up and when he noticed it was just me he smiled, "Hey sleepy head, it's only seven o'clock don't quit on me yet.." I smiled back as I let my gaze travel down to Nick's gaping mouth before it closed, Nick had noticed and I retreated my eyes from embaressment but Kevin came back just in time to break the uncomfortable silence, "Thought you guys might want a drink to, here.." Kevin smiled as he handed me a coke and Nick, his favorite soda, diet pepper. I drank mine slowly as I watched Nick guzzled his down in interest but my gaze went lower from his face to his throat as it worked down the liquid. I couldn't tear my eyes away from it until Kevin spoke, "So you guys ready for our concert tommaro, i'm hyped up..."

Nick smiled and his eyes rested on Kevin, "I hope so because now I feel like zombie.." Kevin chuckled as I smiled, "Yeah I think you should go to bed, feel alot better..." Nick nodded in agreement before he stood up to stretch, I also got up and took Nick's empty can, "Hey, where are you going?" Kevin looked at me questionably and I smirked, "Meh, i'm going to bed too..." Kevin fell back groaning in dissapointment, "Aw man! Don't tell me i'm the only one left standing, I thought you would've lasted longer than me Joe..." I always beated my brothers when it came to staying up all night, it was a game we play sometimes but it was lame when we never named the game. "Guess this isn't my night now is it... cya in the morning.." Kevin sighed as he rolled his eyes at me then I chuckled following Nick to our bunk beds. Nick's bed was under mine and I liked him close, I always did. We both got prepared before we went to bed though, we brushed our teeth then got undressed and my eyes traveled to Nick again.

Usually Nick always got undressed in front of me because he was used to it and that we didn't have much privacy in this bus, we were brothers but now it felt like a tidal wave hitting me and I couldn't tear my eyes away. As I removed my shirt I took a few seconds to glance at Nick's progress and he was already in his boxers, his biceps stook out while his glistening white skin shone over his muscles like a gods. His black curly hair went over his eyes perfectly to finish his beauty and my mouth gaped open stupidly. Nick's eyes suddenlt met mine, "What?" he asked chuckling and my breath caught in my throat yet again to know that I was caught in the act, "Nothing, just wondering how you put up with your hair sometimes..." Nick's intense eyes retreated to the ground as he thought and I let myself breathe in relief, then Nick smiled as he met my eyes again, "Look whos talking... your hair is just as long and its straight.." I smiled back as I played with my hair, "Yeah, my bad..." We both stood silently in our boxers for a few moments until I realized what was happening, "Well time for bed..." I said smiling, Nick smiled back again as he nodded his head.

I waited for Nick to pass me by before I put both of my hands on his shoulders to push him playfully, "Now, get some sleep you little rock star, tommaro's a big day..." Nick chuckled, I always loved how I could make him laugh easily. "Yeah, yeah..." Nick climbed into his bed first and I waited until he was tucked in before asking, "Want me to kiss you goodnight?" Nick's eyes grew wide and I stopped myself in shock but it was to late, all I could do was stand there like a frozen statue dumbly but Nick chuckled it off like a joke, "Nah, its cool.." My suprised stature faltered back into clamness and I punched Nick's arm playfully, "Moma's boy.." We both chuckled and I finally climbed into my bed as Nick got situated, I had a switch by my bed that turned out the lights but I always waited until Nick was ready, "You want the lights out?" I asked, waiting patiently. "Yeah..." At the signal everything in the room went pitch black and my eyes grew heavy then closed but out of nowhere I was caught off guard by what Nick suddenly said, "Goodnight Joe, I love you..." My eyes shot up while my heart suddenly throbed in affection, "Love you to Nick, good night..." The usual exchange of words we always gave each other ever since we were young suddenly changed into something more, I don't think i'll ever forget them, in fact I never will.

Part II.

Nick's POV

When I woke up it was around 6:15 am and I was glad, i'm usually the one who gets up first but I was suprised this time. Joe was still fast asleep when I lowered his bed, he was a heavy sleeper and he was hard to get up though I loved it because it was funny. Kevin slept in another room because he wanted privacy, Joe and I didn't mind, it only gave us more play time. I decided to take advantage with my extra time since we all had to get up at around 7:15 or so for some breakfast, I went into the kitchen to get out some cereal and milk then ate quickly because I was starving.I wondered what our concert performance was going to be like this time, all of the past performances were great and exciting but no matter what I get a little nervous. If my brothers left me on stage alone I don't know what I would do, Joe was always the show off but I never minded, it distracted our fan's attention and I could keep my head clear while I played perfectly. Kevin gave support to the act as well by his great flips and twirls while he played his guitar, I did things to like play the drums and guitar even the piano but I never moved often, it just wasn't my style.

The minutes passed as I wasted them by playing around with my guitar for some warm-ups then got out my electric keyboard, I looked at the clock to see that it was 7:00 now and I could hear Kevin's alarm clock go off from his room. I put my keyboard away in time to see Kevin come through the hall, he looked tired and didn't notice me until I picked up my dish, "Good Mornin'..." he muttered tiredly as his eyes widened at the sight of me, probably because I was up really early, "Morning, sleep well?" Kevin brought his hand to his mouth and yawned before sitting by the table opposite of me, "Yeah, you?" I got up and made my way over to the built-in sink to wash off my bowl, "Yep..." Then there was silence for awhile, I sat back down then looked up to see Kevin looking down the hallway in annoyance and he sighed, "Joe should be up by now..." I held back a chuckle at Kevin's face, he looked angry and his hair was messy, it made the perfect picture of a grumpy person.

But my sniggering ended after a few moments, "I'll get him up..." I said and Kevin returned his eyes on me smiling, "Thanks, Nicky.." I hated that nickname, especially when Kevin said it, it made feel like a 5 year old. I made my way into the room to see Joe still asleep, his straight long hair was plastered in a heaping mess on the pillow while his mouth hanged open like he was drooling, he never wore many clothes when he went to bed and I thought he looked funny and yet handsome as he always was. But my trance ended as I reached down to gently shake Joe's shoulder, "Hey, Joe wake up its 7:05 already, we need to get ready.." Joe's eyes moved until they opened up slowly, his strong shoulder felt warm under my touch as it moved, "Wha..?" Then he lifted his chin from his pillow so his eyes could meet my watchful stare. Joe's eyes suddenly shot up and so did his body in alarm, "Did you say 7:05?" My eyes widened in suprise from his commitment, that's what I loved about him, he was alwyas ready.

"Yeah.." I couldn't help but look down at Joe's half-naked body and Joe noticed, I looked back up ashamed and embarressed to see that he too looked a little uncomfortable, "Uh, you should probably get dressed.." I suggested suddenly and Joe chuckled a little oddly, "Good thinkin'..." Then he got up to get changed and I went back into the kitchen to give Kevin the thumps-up sign which Kevin returned it with a smirk and a wink. Joe finally joined us but looked like someone having a bad hair day, "What did I miss!?" He suddenly asked as his eyes fully opened like a mad man. I couldn't help but snigger again by Joe's oddness, "O, nothing..." Kevin replied as he rolled his eyes in hoplessness, "Just breakfast... warm-ups, the usual..." Joe smiled bashfully and looked over at me to see me smiling, "Well at least one of us is a good mood..." My smile faltered a little from embarressment from the compliment, if it was one.

Joe ate a sandwhich for his breakfast and some kind of fruitjuice while Kevin decided to bake some pancakes, those were odd choices but I never complained about my brothers' tastes. We were fueled up and met our driver, who was up and ready also in time, he was a cool guy and pretty friendly so we got along fine. What suprised us though was that we were not performing in Las Angelas, we were told ahead of time that we were, but performing in New York. Since New York was far away from where we are, I think we were somewhere in San Fransisco, we had a long trip ahead of us so we started moving right away. "Shoot! I did my hair for nothing...!" Kevin complained as he mouth gaped open then he closed it as he sat and leaned against the seat in the kitchen. "Well, look at the bright side...at least we can get more sleep.." Joe smiled, I liked his smile, it had warmth in it and made me feel good and it was funny to see Joe struggling to hold onto his drink when the bus was moving. I didn't know what we're going to do during the whole trip, it was going to be boring but then I might be wrong.

Kevin was starting to get tired but for some reason Joe stuck with us even though he was practically asleep, I was starting to get tired again from the motion of the car. Joe sat next to me as always and leaned against me comfortably, I didn't mind because I could help keep him up, I got out my guitar out and started fidling with it, it helped me concerntrate better. But Joe's weight got heavier, Kevin left because he couldn't endure the restlessness so I was left with Joe again. I decided to put my guitar away so I wouldn't hit Joe in the face and Joe groaned when I stirred, "Hey, come back pillow..." he murmered tiredly, I smiled and came back then Joe leaned on me again but this time his head fell into my lap. His hair went everwhere while his bangs flew back and I could see his perfect face, he smiled up at me in a way I couldn't explain, it was that look... the one that made me feel odd inside. "Nick, can you pet me? Just for a little while?.." I gave in to the puppy dog eyes, they always worked. My hand brushed through his straight hair like butter since it was very slick and I heard Joe sigh then I guided it to his cheeks where I stroked them with my palms, Joe's eyes got heavy but he continued to cheer me on, "Yeah, that's the spot, mmm..." It sounded really weird coming from my brother so out of shock I stopped.

Joe's eyes opened up in suprise as they looked at me in question, I had no choice but to lie to get out of this, "Need to go to the bathroom.." Joe then smiled and got up immediately to let me pass, "Sure thing, but remember... only tinkle..." I smirked and nodded as I quickly ran down to the bathroom stall. I catched my breath and thought over of what I was going to say to avoid stroking Joe and the only thing I could come up with was resting. After a few more moments I walked back inside the kitchen where Joe was sitting and leaning against the huge chair beside the window, at my entrance his big eye sought me out like a radar, his long hair covered his other eye and it looked really cool, I had to admit. "There you are, I was worried you might of fell in..." he smirked as I sat beside him, what amazed me was that he didn't lean on my lap instead we just squeezed together and there was silence for a few moments. Then Joe said something unexpected, "Sorry you had to be a slave before..." Joe smirked nervously and continued, "I was really tired and you have soft hands, thanks for doing that..." I understood what he meant by that and I was grateful, "It was no biggy..." I replied dumbly and Joe smiled, I could feel the once tense atmosphere dissolve into calmness.

For the next 2 or maybe 3 hours Joe and I got comfortable in our seat and Joe allowed me to sit by the window, his body heat gave out onto mine and I felt warm as I watched the scenery out ahead. Joe got up a few times to eat and play, I did to but most of time just sat quietly and watch out the window in boredom. I then saw a sign that had a heading that said, 'Leaving Las Angelas, New York 15 miles' I smiled in relief and Joe looked over at me in question, "What're you smiling about?.." My heavy eyes squinted back at Joe like I was drunk but I didn't care, "Think we're almost there..." Joe's questioning glare turned into a calm one and he smiled back, "Cool.." Kevin woke up and the bus kept on rolling over the bumpy asfault, I wondered and worried over Joe's words from before. But then the bumpy ride made me sleepy and I kept my eyes on the scenery from my window, I started to forget about my worries. Joe got bored easily and in this case it was not good, he decided to take it out on Kevin by playing around with him and talking, Kevin didn't seem to mind though because Joe was always this way. Joe never bothered me in the way he does with Kevin and it was strange because he was always gentle around me, I didn't know why but I liked it.

Hours had passed and it was around 11:30 in the afternoon judging by the sunlight out the window, I was suprised to stay up this long but my eyes were getting heavier and unfortunately I started to close them. Joe was already sleeping beside me and Kevin slept on his favorite chair, my eyes saw no more and I fell asleep through the rest of the trip in peace by my window.