A/N: Okay, there is no way I can get away with this three times. I mean, this will be the forth My Soul to Take story. But… I cannot help myself. I'm always thinking about what to write next about this movie simply because there are so many possibilities. That and I want Fan Fiction to create a new category for this movie. I know that not many people liked it, but I did and for the sake of those who enjoyed it like I did, I shall continue to write fictions on this movie until it has its own section in the movie department.

So, onto more important matters: I want to thank the three people, bless their hearts, who have reviewed my recent My Soul to Take stories. Thank you, Athena Puget, RACCOONtyranny, and Ningyoo for taking the time to read and review my stories. I greatly appreciate all the support you give me, and I shall never tire of your reviews. I appreciate each and everyone and I hope I continue to live up to your expectations. Also, to Ningyoo, it's not that hard for me to write about murder and such things; I'm a Criminal Justice major so I'm used to talking and writing about such things at this point in time. Thank you though for your concerns.

Alright, this story is a Brandon/Bug story. I don't know if I'll make this a multi-chapter story or not. I've been thinking about it, so I just might… Anyway, I do not own so don't sue me. It is boy on boy, so if you don't like then don't read this. Thank you. R&R. Enjoy!

Soft Little Secrets

Fang wasn't an idiot nor was she as blind and self-centered as everyone thought she was. No, she kept herself vigil and guarded and constantly keeping watch on those who surrounded her. So, it was only natural that she would begin to notice the looks, the glances, and the longing in Brandon's eyes every single time he looked at Bug.

And of course, Bug never noticed. He was too busy trying to keep himself from getting hit or assaulted even worse than usual. Her little brother, the miracle child, was too air-headed and spaced out to even notice that Brandon went easier on him than anyone else. Nor did he notice that Brandon took out his jealousy on Alex, Bug's best friend.

Yes, she noticed the way Brandon would change whenever he was around the blonde boy. It was a subtle change, but she still noticed it. Only her though; no one else seemed to realize that Brandon wasn't quite the stud that everyone thought he was. Especially clueless, innocent Bug.

Which is why she did her best to keep those two as far apart as possible. While she couldn't physically keep them apart, Fang did her best to keep them from becoming friends, or more. That was why the 'point system' was created; so that Brandon would have to bully Bug and Alex by punching and tormenting them. And everyone went by her rules, so when she gave Brittany the orders, Brittany would call and tell Brandon how hard to hit her brother and his stupid friend. Granted, Brandon had always been a bit of a bully, but it got worse upon entering high school and the creation of her point system.

Even though the Riverton Seven were birth mates, they weren't all close. Brittany and Brandon were in Fang's little clique, Penelope went off on her own and became a religious freak, and Bug, Alex, Jerome, and Jay formed their own small, nerdy group. But she couldn't deny that there was a special bond between the seven of them. So although there was a social rift between Bug and Brandon, there was also a bond there that Fang had to keep a close watch on.

And despite what everyone thought about her – not that she cared what others thought – she did love her brother and she wanted to protect him. Although his innocence about their….lineage annoyed her to no end, Fang kind of liked that quality about him. No one was like Bug that was for sure, especially Brittany. How could the blonde girl be innocent when she was in Fang's group? But it was that innocence, that child-like quality, that made Fang want to keep Brandon from Bug.

Fang knew what Brandon was like; even though the jock had secret feelings for Bug, that didn't stop him from sleeping around. Hell, he even got a goody-goody Christian girl knocked up! While the brunette did have a lot of decent qualities, that didn't change what he was or what he did. And deep in her heart she knew that if they ever got together Brandon would break Bug's heart. Brandon wasn't one for long-term relationships or for to be with just one girl for even a small period of time. So why would a relationship with Bug be any different?

It was one day during lunch that she finally confronted him about it. The fifteen year old jock was a bit shocked at her viciousness, but she didn't really care. Fang had him cornered in an empty hallway, and he was sweating like the pig that he was.

"I know, Brandon." Her voice was calm and low, but the icy hint to it made him cringe and try to back away even more, though he didn't get very far.

"W-what are you talkin' about, Fang?" The fear in his voice almost made her smile. Almost.

"I know about your secret crush on Bug. And if you were smart, you'd stay away from him." He didn't meet her eyes as he mumbled something that she couldn't quite hear.

"Come again, Brandon? What was that?"

"I said, I already told him about it."

"What?" As if it were on its own accord, her right hand reached out and took hold of Brandon's throat, applying as much pressure as it could. Her glare was enough to make a lesser make wet himself, and she looked every bit like the gothic princess that she truly was.

"Why would you do that? Do you want to die, Brandon?"

"N-no! But I couldn't… couldn't wait any… longer." His breath came out in sharp, suppressed gasps and he could barely even talk. Fang applied some more pressure before she left go, allowing Brandon to slump onto the cold tile floor of the school hallway. She thought for a second, her back facing the brunette jock, before she turned back around, a frightful expression on her face.

"Why couldn't you wait? What made you approach him?" He coughed a little before he stood up and panted, leaning on the wall for support. After a few minutes, Brandon was finally able to talk.

"I noticed… I noticed that he was starting to check me out. You know, like… Like I check him out…." Fang knew that this was awkward for him, but that only made her feel a bit better.

"And what all did you say?" He was still panting slightly, obviously stunned at being caught off guard, and by a girl nonetheless.

"I just… told him that I liked him… Like how a guy likes a girl."

"And?" She wasn't letting up, not with something as important as this.

"And he… he blushed and told me…" He paused which made Fang glare at him even more so than she was already.

"What did he tell you, Brandon?"

"He told me that he liked me too!" The silence that resonated was deafening. With wide, shocked eyes, Fang stared at Brandon. He just said that…Bug liked him back, right? Which only meant that Bug had been looking at Brandon as well. Suddenly, she felt so stupid and blind sighted. She had been so focused on Brandon and on keeping him from Bug that she failed to keep an eye out on Bug and wondering if he was returning the glances and looks.

God, how could she have been so stupid?

Well, it didn't matter. Fang was still going to keep them apart, even if she had to resort to blackmail or humiliation. She didn't care if Maye would get angry if she severely hurt Bug so long as it kept the two apart. But before that, she was going to make sure that Bug knew that a relationship with Brandon was completely out of the question. With a heavy heart and a distracted mind, Fang turned towards the lunchroom, stopping so that she stood beside Brandon.

"I will say this once, and only once: stay away from my brother, Brandon. Do I make myself clear?" Her voice was still that calm, steady, and icy tone that it was when she first confronted him, and she was thankful for that. She thought her voice would quiver with shock and fear and anger, but it remained faithful as always.

Fang didn't even wait for a verbal answer nor did she bother to look at the jock. Instead, she walked into the lunchroom and thought about what she would say upon confronting her little brother when he got home.