Wow, okay I finished one story so thought I'd work on this one a bit. Any reading love K2? I know I do, I love all three guys so much and it'd bother me if any of them got lost or hurt.
Kevin couldn't keep a lead on his younger brothers. Joe grabbed Nick's hand and the two ran together determined to catch their brother.
Kevin tore down the street and glanced back and cursed. 'How stupid are you Kevin? You need to get away now' he scolded.
He quickened his pace and his brothers did too. "Stop Kevin! Just stop please!" Joe and Nick screamed but it didn't seem to make a difference.
"Why do you hate us so much" Joe muttered as he gripped Nick's hand as the sidewalks became busier.
The three boys dodged people, items and dogs left and right like it was a game. A game Joe Lucas was determined to win.
They three ran for about five blocks before all three's legs felt like they were on fire but no one was backing down.
That is till Kevin tripped on his shoelace. He fell to his knees and was about to get up when he was thrown to his back. Joe let go of Nick and tackled Kevin.
Nick went to his knees grateful the chase was over. He panted as he watched Joe and Kevin struggle.
Joe had pushed Kevin's side making him fall over. Then he sat on his chest and pinned his arms down.
"Get off me Joseph" Kevin yelled and Joe shook his head.
"That didn't work when I was a toddler and it really won't work now, these people aren't our parents" Joe said with a cocky grin.
Kevin struggled and Joe struggled back. This went on for a few moments before Kevin gave up.
"Okay, fine, you win Joe…I won't run, just let me up, people are staring" he said. Joe cautiously stood and helped Kevin up.
Kevin stretched his body out. Joe just stared at him his feelings all mixed up.
"You have a lot of explaining to do Kevin Percy" he said after a moment.
Kevin started to nod as a smaller body began hugging him. "I'm just glad I finally found the real you" Nick said.
Joe could see Nick was all sweaty and still breathing heavy. "You okay Nicky?" he asked and Nick nodded letting go of Kevin.
He took a deep breath and tried to act normal
"Yeah" he said but his voice was a bit wavered like he was having trouble breathing.
"Are you sure?" Joe asked and Nick nodded. "Yes Joseph" he snapped.
"Dude…" Kevin whistled. Nick shrugged. "Well he bugs me…I have to go to the bathroom" he said and ran off to a wall.
"That's the eighth time today" Joe said shaking his head. "Really? Joe, this all doesn't seem normal for him" Kevin remarked.
Joe glared at him. "What do you know Kevin? You ditched us for three months, you have no say in how we act" he snapped.
'Or maybe it is normal' Kevin told himself. Nick soon came back and Kevin looked him up and down to be sure.
"Come on…I have to see something" he said. He took Nick's arm and led him down the street looking for a shop with a restroom.
Half a block down was an ice-cream parlor and three went inside. Kevin ordered ice-cream sundaes for them all and told Joe to wait at the table.
Kevin took Nick to the bathroom and found it was empty. He took him to the biggest stall and asked him to take off his shirt.
"Why?" Nick asked.
"Humor me little brother" Kevin answered. Nick stared at him curiously but then obeyed not wanting to upset his brother any more.
Kevin gasped. "wait here" he said and ran out. He came back a few seconds later with Joe and locked the three in the stall.
"What's happened to him Joe? He's rail thin" he asked and Joe shrugged.
"I don't know, he's always grouchy so we leave him alone and when we do see him, he's running for the bathroom" Joe said.
Nick put his shirt back on and both looked at Kevin. "Am I okay?" Nick asked and Kevin shrugged.
"I think we should get you to a hospital as soon as possible" he answered.
Nick shook his head. "Not today, we have a show" he said.
"Your health is more important"
"What do you care about my health? You ditched us for three months, you don't know anything, I'm fine" Nick said and stormed out of the restroom and sat in front of his ice-cream.
"I'm just trying to help" Kevin snapped back sitting beside him.
"Why?" Nick asked.
Kevin scoffed. "Oh well maybe because you two chased me five blocks" he said.
"Maybe we shouldn't have bothered" Joe answered as he sat next to Nick's other side.
Kevin nodded. "Maybe your right" he said and took out a ten. "Here's my cut of the sundaes" he said and turned to leave.
Nick gasped. "No! Don't leave again Kevin" he whined and grabbed his arm.
Kevin turned back to him. "I thought you didn't want me around" he said and Nick shook his head.
"Not true, I just don't want you to tell me I'm really sick or something, I already lost someone I love so much for three months, I don't need a doctor telling me I can't even go on stage again" he cried.
Kevin went to his knees and touched Nick's forehead. "You seem warm" he said and Nick shook his head.
"No, I really am fine…" he protested but then a wave of dizziness came over him and he fell onto Kevin.
"Nick!" Joe and Kevin cried. Kevin pushed his little brother off but held him on his lap supporting him.
"Okay…I'll go but only…only if you promise to come with me Kevin…I need you and Joe with me" Nick stuttered giving in.
Kevin nodded. "Sure, can you walk now or do you need me to carry you?" he asked and Nick tried to walk but faltered.
Kevin took him onto his back and Nick closed his eyes feeling safe. "I'm glad you're back" he whispered.
Kevin nodded and Joe paid for the ice-cream and the three left. Joe then realized he and Nick were almost an hour late to meet Tom and Sandy.
"We're so dead" he said and Kevin shook his head. "I'll cover for you both" he promised and Joe smiled at him.
"You will?"
Kevin nodded. "I owe you that and so much more Joey….I thought…." he said and faltered.
"What Kev? Did you really think you were unneeded or unloved?" Nick asked and Kevin shrugged.
"I don't know little brother…I can't even remember why I ran off, seemed like the thing to do back then, I was so mad and hurt and I don't know why" he answered.
Nick and Joe shared a look. "Well it doesn't matter now, you're back and soon we'll be doing the shows as a trio" Nick said.
"Yeah…right after your released from the hospital" Kevin agreed and Nick scowled.
"Stupid hospital…" he muttered.
"I know Nicky, but you may be in trouble and I rather not take a chance, I promise I won't leave again if you promise me you'll go and be a brave boy" he said and nick nodded.
"Okay, for you Kevin, I will" he said.
"What about me? I'm worried too" Joe pouted.
"Really Joe? So you do think something is wrong?" Nick asked and Joe shrugged.
"As Kev said, better safe than sorry little bro" he said and then patted Nick's hand.
"Don't worry, let's just hurry and see mom and dad before they get really worried" Joe added and they hurried down to the meeting spot.
When they were close, Kevin put Nick down as he could walk again and they greeted Tom and Sandy. Kevin hid a few feet away by the side of the garden.
"You two are in big trouble" Tom scolded and Joe nodded. "I know dad but I have a good explanation, it started with chasing a pretty girl and getting her phone number then as we got off the train we met another person" he said.
"How many girls are that important that you have to scare us?" Sandy cut in and Nick shook his head.
"First part is Joe's stupidity, at train you can blame me mom see I found someone we all know" he said.
Kevin came out and both parents gasped. "Hi mom and dad" he said sheepishly.
Joe took Frankie and both parents ran and hugged Kevin.
"My baby boy, you're okay" Sandy cried and Kevin nodded.
"Yeah but can we talk at the hospital…I'm worried about Nick, something is very wrong" he asked.
Nick nodded. "They…they think I'm sick or something and Kevin and I made a pact…he'll stay if I go" he said.
Kevin nodded. "But our show?" Tom said and Kevin patted his shoulder.
"it has to be cancelled dad, I don't want nick to get worse" he said and Tom nodded.
The show was postponed instead and the word was to be spread. The family took a cab and got Nick to the hospital and waited for him to be examined.