"Blood On The Ground" – Part 2

Summary and additional notes in part 1.

Author's Note: Thanks for the reviews. They are much appreciated!

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6 Days Earlier….

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Drew grimaced as he walked with his brother towards school. Their mother had just dropped them off, bringing an end to the most awkward morning ever. The tension had been so thick he doubted even the sharpest knife could have cut through it. He knew what happened. They all knew what happened yesterday. His mother's crying had thoroughly shocked him. He felt she severely overreacted when he learned the reason why.

"Was it really that bad?" Drew blurted out. His younger brother stared at him. Adam looked like hell. Not surprising given he had been up all night. "Fine, nevermind," Drew relented.

Adam sighed heavily. He hated thinking about yesterday. It was painful, yet it was all he could think about. "Yes, Andrew. It was."

"Okay, okay!" Drew responded. After a moment he added, "I still think mom was wrong."

"As do I," Adam said with a wry smile. He cursed his luck. If she had walked in on him and Fiona ten minutes earlier or ten minutes later it wouldn't have been so damn embarrassing. But no, she had to come in when they were right in the middle of things. Her reaction had gutted him. "I doubt she would have reacted the same way to walking in on you."

Drew snorted. He didn't even want to think about that! But as much as he wished things were different, he knew his brother was right. The way his mom cried had scared them both. He thought someone in the family had died. He supposed in a way that's what happened. Adam murdered Gracie in his mother's eyes forever.

"Well, we won't find that out, will we? I know how to lock my door!" he teased.

Despite his melancholy mood, Adam let out a laugh. "I'll give you that. But in my defense, no one was supposed to be home!"

Drew laughed and threw an arm around his brother. "You've got to plan for the unexpected!"

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He hated seeing her so upset.

He thought he had it rough this morning but he could tell she had been crying. He walked over to Fiona's locker and pulled her into a hug.

"It's going to be okay," Adam assured his girlfriend as he smoothed his hand in circles on her back. Fiona sighed at the soothing motion and leaned further into their embrace. She rested her head on his shoulder.

Yesterday had been the most embarrassing moment of her life. She had been completely naked and moaning when her boyfriend's mother walked in. She didn't think she could face the woman ever again. She wasn't one to burst into tears at school, but when she opened her locker and saw a photo of her and Adam in happier times she lost it.

Owen Milligan narrowed his eyes when he spotted the couple. He was so sick of Adam Torres' smug face. He still wasn't sure how he managed to win Fiona back. He wasn't even a guy! There could only be one explanation.

"Dykes!" he sneered as he walked by. He smiled seeing the expression falter on Adam's face.

Fiona felt Adam stiffen and then pull away. He turned in Owen's direction. "Adam, don't," she told him in a warning tone. She didn't want him to do anything rash. She could tell he was upset by the comment the bully had made.

Adam tried to quell his anger but he couldn't. After all the crap he was going through Owen's remark rubbed him the wrong way. He snapped.

Fiona reached out for Adam's hand, but it was no use. In seconds he had caught up to Owen.

"Do you get off on being an ignorant shit?" he yelled at the older boy.

Owen turned on his heel. "What did you say?"

Bystanders in the hall paused and watched the unfolding scene.

Adam let out a hollow laugh. "Oh, you're offended? You just called me and my girlfriend a slur and you're offended by being called out for being the asshole that you are?" He was boiling in anger.

Owen was stunned by his audacity. "What are you PMS-ing?" he snorted. "Don't test me freak."

"Or what?" Adam challenged. He took a step forward. "You'll throw me through a door again?"

Owen bristled.

"Is that how you prove you're a man?" Adam questioned. His words were laced with venom.

"That's rich coming from you. I'm all man and you're missing parts," Owen fired back.

Adam clinched his fists.

"Adam," Fiona called. They both looked at her. "He's not worth it. Let's just go," she pleaded. When Adam was pushed, he usually pushed back. She was worried this time because Owen wasn't one to back down.

Adam smirked at Owen. "I'm doing just fine, bro. I don't see any girls interested in you."

Owen looked at him dangerously. "Shut up you dickless freak!"

Adam smiled to himself. He actually had Owen on the defensive. "Guess I struck a nerve…"

A few people in the crowd began to laugh. This caused the older boy to snap. He took a step forward and threw punch aimed at Adam's jaw. On instinct, the younger boy quickly stepped aside, avoiding the hit. The momentum from the missed swing distracted Owen and Adam took the opportunity to punch him in the gut. Hard. Owen reeled over in pain.

It all happened so quickly, the onlookers were stunned.

Fiona covered her mouth with her hands. Adam stood over Owen, still glaring at him.

"You're gonna regret that!" Owen croaked, as he held his stomach. The younger boy was stronger than he looked. It didn't matter. He was convinced the only reason he was halfway to the floor was because Adam took a cheap shot.

"You want to hit me? I'm right here!" Adam taunted him. He readied himself in a fighting stance as the older boy lunged towards him. Suddenly there was lots of shouting and he felt hands pulling him away. Before he knew it, there were several people in between him and Owen, stopping the two from fighting.

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tbc

A/N: From here on out, the chapter names denote the day it takes place. To clarify, this particular chapter took place 6 days before the opening chapter, as noted in bold.