The sequel is out! I repeat, the sequel is out! Finally! After weeks of writing and brainstorming and re-reading the book twenty fucking times and re-watching the movie thirty fucking times, I have officially put of a sequel to The Savior and Simon. Finally! Rejoice my dearest fans, rejoice!
I hope that you all will like how I take this idea. Now this story is happening in a bit of time jump to college. Just remember that. Also, I haven't read Leah on the Offbeat yet so for now I'm just shipping her with who I see fit. So you don't get confused. Like I did when I read this over the third time. Without further ado and distractions, please enjoy the sequel to The Savior of Simon, His Defender.
Simon Spier's life had officially changed for the better when he started dating Bram. Abraham Greenfeld. The love of his life. It started out as a friendship. A very, very, very small friendship. Simon never was really as close to Bram as he was to Nick or Abby or Leah, or as close to Bram as Garrett and the entire school soccer team was, but their friendship was simple, kind and nice. The two would smile at each other when they saw one another, they'd wave in the halls or outside of the school and take pictures on each other's various social media accounts and platforms. It was like any other small friendship between two, young high schoolers.
But, Simon never knew that Bram was the one for him. His true love if you would. He never knew that he'd be falling in love with the young man. Simon never even thought that Bram liked men. He would often think that it was Cal Price who liked him and would eventually fall in love with him. But all that changed when he turned out to be a fire loving maniac that was insanely in love with him. Then Bram came along. Bram was his savior... literally. Bram turned out to be the flying and super strong super hero that protected their town, The Savior. And Bram also turned to be gay and truly in love with Simon. And after the whole Cal being a crazy son of a fucking bitch, Bram had told him Simon that he loved him. Like he really loved him. Truly in love with him.
And Simon said it back.
Because Simon was in love with him too.
And then the two got together.
And Bram said that he loved Simon every. Single. Day. That they were together. As a couple. As an openly gay couple. And you know what? Simon loved him back. He loved him way too much. They were young and in love. And Simon wouldn't have it any other way. Simon loved Bram. So much. And the story that's about to be told is out their relationship. It's about how much Simon loves Bram. It's about how much Bram loves Simon. And it's about the new forces of darkness and evil that are trying to ruin their love or each other.
The night was over. The navy blue sky was falling down at the beautiful orange and was arising to take it's place instead. It was the morning. The glorious morning. The start to something beautiful for almost anyone. The orange faded into the light blue sky that everyone had grown accustomed to love. The clouds started to show like white pieces of fluffy cotton candy. It was marvelous to look at. The sun rose high up to the sky and smiled down on everyone. The ray from it rained down on all the homes of the people on Earth.
One of the homes being the nice, fancy and big penthouse apartment of Bram Greenfeld. Bram was sleeping soundly in his bed with the sun shines it's bright light in his eyes. Like his own personal alarm clock. Bram's dream was interrupted and his eyes opened slowly. It was morning. Time for him to get up and start his morning. Bram turned over to his other side and smiled at the marvelous sight right in front of his eyes. Simon Spier. His boyfriend. Simon was sleeping soundly right next to him. He had never looked more beautiful. Bram chuckled. He loved getting to wake up in the morning seeing the most gorgeous man he had ever laid his eyes on. Bram moved over and brushed some of Simon's blonde locks out of his so that he could see the peachy face that he loved so so much. Simon started to stir at the warm feeling of Bram's hands on his forehead. His eyes opened and he smiled at the sight of his shirtless boyfriend. Bram cursed himself for waking up Simon but he smiled when those grey eyes met his. "Morning." he whispered to Simon.
Simon smiled back at him. "Morning."
Bram looked at Simon and smiled. He did not want to leave the bed while his boyfriend was laying right next to him and looking and beautiful as ever. Bram's hand found Simon's cheek and he leaned forward to kiss the lips that tasted like Oreos every single time. Simon kissed him back and laid his hand on his bare chest and collarbone. Bram would love to stay in that moment for the rest of his life. Simon was the first to let go of the kiss and he bit his lip to hide the blush forming around his cheeks. "Let me make you breakfast." Bram said, pulling off the blanket on his body and climbing out of the warm and comfortable bed.
Simon playfully pouted. "But you make me breakfast every single morning."
"Your point being?" Bram asked, pulling a grey sweatshirt over his bare chest, much to Simon annoyance. Simon laughed at Bram as he walked over to Simon and kissed his forehead. Simon got up with him and the two walked towards the large kitchen area that Bram had. Bram wasn't much of a cook, as he preferred baking much more, but when he had purchased the apartment, he went overboard in a hope to do more for Simon. Simon often called Bram's penthouse their "private getaway". Bram went over and pulled out a container of coffee grounds from one of the silver colored steel cabinets. Simon took a seat on one of the island chairs and his eyes lingered to Bram's butt as he started to make his boyfriend a cup of coffee.
"Last night as amazing." Simon said, still eyeing the view of their boyfriend.
The night before, Bram had invited Simon to watch a new movie he had rented. The two were barely focused on the movie and more focused on each other. One thing eventually led to another and Simon soon found himself kissing Bram passionately as he flew them slowly to the bedroom. Bram smiled and nodded, hiding his blush. "I think that what you mean is that you were amazing." he said, handing Simon the cup of dark coffee that he vastly preferred to Bram's creamy and sugary latte's. Simon took the cup and sipped his coffee. Bram smiled and bit his lip, wanting so badly to tackle the love-able geek he had the privileged of calling his boyfriend and take him back to his bed. Where they could lay down in each other's arms hopefully forever and not even have to remotetly think about letting him go. But the world seemed to have other plans when Bram's phone started to vibrate from it's spot charging near the microwave. Bram groaned in annoyance and Simon just giggled at him.
Bram held up a finger to tell Simon to wait and he rushed over to his phone. He unlocked it and read the message across the screen. "Dammit." he cursed quietly. He turned back to Simon with a sad look on his face. "I have to go."
Simon smiled and nodded. Bram leaving at times like this weren't really upsetting to Simon. Since he knew the truth. The truth about his boyfriend being a superhero. Simon put his cup down and walked over to Bram. "Go ahead." he said. "Go save the day again. I'm meeting everyone for brunch today anyways."
"I'm sorry Si." Bram said. "I'll make it up to you, I promise."
"You don't have to. Just come back in one piece and everything is as right as rain." he responded. "You got Garrett on it?"
"I can handle it. Garrett's pretty busy today."
Simon frowned "Let me help you then."
"It's okay babe. I'll be okay if you'll be okay." Bram told him, rubbing her knuckles very calming matter.
Simon took a moment before nodding, believing that Bram would be okay and that he would handle whatever it was on his own and hopefully not get hurt (inside and out) in the process. Bram smiled at Simon's cheeks turning a flush red and kissed Simon's passionately on his lips. "I love you." Bram whispered to him. "And I'll be home as quick as I can fly alright? So I can make it up to you. I promise."
"You don't have to promise me anything. And... I love you." Simon replied.
Bram nodded and shoved his phone in his pocket. With his flight he sped away from Simon, making him chuckle. Simon looked back and nodded. Bram being The Savior used to scare the living crap out of Simon. But as their relationship progressed at their love for one another grew, Simon trusted Bram with his life and he trusted his promises. He knew that Bram would be alright and that Bram would shower him with a thousand kisses when he returned from throwing criminals in prison cells. Simon picked up his glasses from where they had fallen while making out with Bram and put them on.
Simon had decided that it would be a nice day for a walk as he made his way towards his favorite brunch spot to meet with Leah, Abby and Nick. Ever since they went to college, it had become a kind of best friend tradition to go to brunch every Saturday morning. The Waffle House that they used to go to and loved hanging out at was still being rebuilt since the whole... you know. So this brunch spot was a replacement. The waffles would never be as good as Waffle House's, but they were edible none the less. They were regulars over there and the waiters knew to save them a table no matter how packed, crowded or annoyed the other customers were that day. It was chilly, despite the bright sun shining down, which gave Simon the perfect opportunity to wear one of Bram's sweaters. They were soft and often very warm for occasions like this. Plus it gave Simon the chance to smell the sweet scent of Bram's favorite cologne and detergent while he was away.
Simon turned the corner and approached the quaint but quiet brunch spot that Simon grown to love since his move to college. Simon walked inside and was welcomed by the sweet smell of cinnamon and bacon. Two scents that usually didn't go together but in this case smelled like you just stepped into the gates of heaven. Simon looked over and saw his friends, waving at him. But, to Simon's complete surprise, Garrett was there. He was waving at Simon with a smile on his face. Simon pushed his glasses closer to his nose and walked over to the table. "Morning gentleman and ladies." he said, taking a seat in the mint green booth right next to Abby and Nick.
"Hey Spier." Nick said, still loving to call his best friend by his last name.
"You guys certainly wanted to see me a bit early this morning. And, nice to see you Garrett. I didn't expect to see you here."
Garrett smiled and nodded. "Yeah." he pointed at the cup below him. "Coffee?"
"No, no." Simon responded. "I had a cup before I got here."
Garrett nodded and smiled at the blonde boy in mahogany glasses. "There was actually something that I wanted to tell you. Well... something that we wanted to tell you." Garrett's hand lingered to Leah's hand and he tightly grasped it. Leah blushed and smiled over at Garrett. Simon raised an eyebrow and looked over at his best friends. "Leah..." he said, trying to get her to spit out whatever she wanted to say. Simon knew that Leah and Garrett had been dating for almost a full year now, and he knew how head over heels the two were for each other. He knew the feeling of love because he was in love with Bram. In fact, Simon had told his friends how much he loved Bram more than he loved himself and his family.
Leah smiled and looked over at Abby and Nick. Abby and Nick were just as clueless as Simon at this point. "Me and Garrett..." she started. "Are... Are engaged."
Abby gasped and squealed with delight, Nick doing the same thing in a manly manner. Simon smiled widely and clapped his hands together. "Oh my God! Leah, I am so happy for you. So happy for the two of you!" he cried.
"How long?" Simon asked.
"You might be mad, but it's been for awhile." Garrett said honestly. "Leah wanted to tell you both once the wedding got closer."
"Who said we'd be mad?" Nick asked. "Just means less time to waste waiting for Leah in a wedding dress."
Leah gave Nick a middle finger as Abby grabbed her wrist from cross the table. "Let me see the rock! Let me see the rock! Let me see the rock!"
Leah chuckled and she pulled her wrist free, showing Abby he opposite hand with the engagement ring on it. It was silver with two small navy blue diamonds and a large navy blue one on it in the middle. "Holy shit, Garrett." Nick said, admiring the ring along with Simon and Abby. "This ring is amazing."
"And expensive." Simon commented. "How much did you spend on it?"
"Price doesn't matter when it comes to my Leah."
"$9,000." Leah whispered to Simon. Simon laughed at the two lovers. Abby smiled at the two.
"You both are adorable. I can't wait to see your wedding." Nick said.
Leah blushed and quickly turned to Simon. "So enough about us. "Tell us Spier, how are you and Bram doing lately?"
Simon blushed, thinking back to the event that had happened last night to the two. "Everything is perfect between us." he responded.
Nick gave Simon a sly wink. Nick knew Simon and Bram's secret. He knew all about the superhero job and he had promised his best friend that he would keep it that way. But there something about that wink between the two that made Simon raise an eyebrow in concern. But before he could ask a question, a waiter came around the corner with food stacked in his little silver tray. His friends must have ordered his usual for him and all his worry about Nick's strange wink went away. He smiled and focused on his friends, his food and his new life that was coming ahead of him.
Bram was called in. But it wasn't be a superhero. Oh no, not this time.
Bram was a person that did anything for the ones that he loved. Literally anything all. Bram standing near a glass case, tapping his fingers patiently waiting for someone to come over and give him what he had paid for. It wasn't long, as a Spanish woman with dyed aquamarine hair came from behind the counter with a tiny red bag in her hands. She had a wide smile on her face, despite her crooked front teeth. "Here you are." she said, handing the bag to Bram.
Bram smiled back at her and took the bag. "Thank you so much."
"She's going to love it, it's a beautiful ring." she added, wiping some frizz from out of her face
Bram chuckled. "It's not for a her." he said.
The woman gave a silent gasp. "Oh sorry."
"It's okay. It happens. Have a nice day."
"You too." the woman called back waving as Bram left the jewelry store. Bram smiled with the bag in his hands. He knew that the timing was perfect. He was so happy. He was going to do it. He was going to propose to the one and only love of his life Simon Spier. Simon was the one thing in Bram's life that he couldn't live without. He knew that he wanted to have Simon as his husband on the day he asked Simon to move in with him. Bram walked out of the jewelry store and into the rest of the mall. He was so prepared to ask Simon to marry him.
Bram started to walk off from the store to get to the elevators that took him to the parking lot and he could drive back home. As he was walking, swinging the bag in his hand with excitement, he heard some people start to murmur and talk in commotion. Bram raised and eyebrow and turned to where they were talking. A lot of people were surrounded by a television, watching what seemed to be a breaking news report. Bram listened in.
"Creek Bank Penitentiary was attacked earlier today Frank." one of the women reporting said. "From what we've been told, one of their prisoners, Cal Price, had managed to escape and he burned down half of the prison. Authorities are looking for him as we speak-"
Bram's heart stopped. He tried to close his eyes and tell himself that it wasn't true and that he was still asleep. That he was dreaming. But he wasn't. This was real. Cal had escaped. Cal escaped prison. Bram's hand curled into a fist with the bag still in his hand. It couldn't be true.
"After having the authorities look inside Mr. Price's cell, we found something either carved or burned into his dead cellmate."
The shot changed to a man, dead and bloody on the floor. Everyone gasped, including Bram. Bram bit his lip in anger. The man was shirtless and burned onto his chest was one word. Well, not a word. A name. Simon. Simon's name was burned onto this dead man's chest. Bram ran away from the crowd and ran into the parking lot towards his car. He threw his bag inside and closed the door. He looked around quickly and flew up into the air, pulling off his normal clothes to reveal his white Savior costume and mask. Bram flew as fast as he could towards Creek Bank Penitentiary. He landed down right in front of a bunch of reporters and police officers. No one stopped him as he approached the warden of the prison. Everyone kind of expected for him to come. He always came when there were problems, big or small, in Shady Creek.
Savior approached the warden, who had a burn on his left temple. "What do you know?" the warden asked him.
"I know that he's dangerous." Savior responded. "Now my turn to ask a question. What do you know about Cal Price?"
"He's crazy. The entire time here in the prison, he was screaming out because he wanted revenge against someone named Bean... Bran... Boom..."
Bram kept his name to himself and nodded. "I'll see what I can find out of this... Bean?"
"He also used to cry out for someone. Claiming that he loved a man named Simon." the warden said. "The same Simon that he kidnapped almost five years ago."
"We're going to have to keep an eye on him. Thank you warden, I'll find him."
Bram turned to leave, but the warden grabbed his shoulder, trying to get his attention. "You make sure that that Simon kid stays safe." he said.
Bram flew up into the air. He needed to get to his Simon. Keep him safe.
