THE CALM BEFORE THE STORM…CHAPTER 2

The First Storm:

I wanted this to actually be a Blake/Tori fic but after writing the first chapter and this one I just couldn't bear to tear Tori and Hunter apart. So this is gonna remain a Hunter/Tori fic. But I'm think that maybe…just maybe Tori and Blake will give into their feelings for each other…Leading to an affair…

We'll see……….

Blake Bradley was the happiest guy on Earth. Or so he thought as he got off his plane. He was going to be reunited with his family and friends. He told his brother yesterday that his plane would only land at night. He decided that what his friends needed was a good surprise. So after a last minute decision he took and mid-night flight back home. He decided that Hunter should he the first one to be surprised, he knew his brother hated surprises. The total opposite of him.

Blake was also pleased that he could finally tell Tori how he really felt about her and maybe there was the chance that what they had between them would lead to more.

So early in the morning Blake took a cab to Hunter's apartment. He didn't have to worry about entering since Hunter had mailed him a key to the place. Careful to not make any noise Blake slowly unlock the door and entered the apartment. He knew that Hunter NEVER got up before 9 so he headed to the bedroom to give his bro a wake up call. Little did he know that it was he who was going to get a wake up call and not to mention the shock of his life.

At the same time in Hunter's room just before Blake enters:

Hunter watched as Tori stirred in his arms. She was even more beautiful in the early rays of the sun that were coming in through his window. He kissed her lightly, "Morning beautiful." Tori smiled as Hunter reached to tuck a loose strand of hair behind her ear. Last night had been wonderful, proving that she had made the right decision by choosing Hunter.

"Backatcha.."

" Hey! I'm heartbreakingly handsome! Not beautiful." He teased before sealing the morning greeting with a kiss full of passion.

A shock gasp from the doorway made them break apart.

As Hunter was on top of her Tori could not see who it was. She assumed it was Shane or Dustin but the sudden rigidness of Hunter's body told her otherwise. As Hunter moved off her she saw who it was and felt her heart stop.

Standing in the bedroom doorway was Blake. A very angry looking Blake.

Blake:

Blake narrowed his eyes at the shocking sight in front of him. His brother and best friend, in bed with the woman he loved. He was seething with anger. He knew the two of them would want to explain but he also knew that explanations did not go well with him when he was angry. And right now he was more than angry.

His anger got the better of him, " Fuck you! You two deserve each other." He turned to Tori " Bitch"

Giving the two of them one last look of hatred he ninja streaked out of there.

Hunter and Tori were still absorbing the fact that Blake had saw the two of them together as they got dressed. Hunter was fuming. He was furious at what his brother had said. He looked at Tori, "Tor, I know he hurt you but I have to find him. Not only to beat the crap outta him but Blake does not do well on his own when he's angry."

Tori looked into Hunter's worried face and said " Don't worry. We'll find him and we'll explain to him. I call you if I see him" She gave him a quick kiss and took her keys and left.

Without hesitation, Hunter left the apartment and streaked to the one place he knew Blake would be at whenever he was mad. The Lake.

At the lake Blake sat on a boulder going over what he saw. His brother and the girl he loved. Though technically he had never told Tori how he felt, so he had no right to be mad. But Hunter knew. Hunter knew how he felt about the water ninja and yet he was still in bed with her. That was what made him mad.

Just then Hunter appeared by his side.

'Speak of the devil…' thought Blake.

He gave Hunter his coldest stare and in his harshest voice " What the hell do you want."

"To explain."

"OK. Explain. Explain to me WHY I walked in on YOU, my BROTHER, and TORI in bed? Even AFTER I told you how I felt about her! Explain that to me. Come on! I'm waiting! Explain to me why my brother was screwing the girl I loved!!"

Blake was now standing and facing Hunter face-to-face shaking with rage, Hunter however appeared calm although there was a glint of anger in his brown eyes.

"First of all Blake shut up and listen. You told me you loved Tori 5 years ago. A lot happens in 5 years. Did you know you broke Tori's heart when you left without saying anything to her. DO NOT interrupt me!" Hunter was now letting the anger he felt seep into his voice. "Did you know that she spent the whole year moping because you left without a word even though it was obvious how you felt about her. It took her a year to get over you and move on. While you were busy racing across the world without even bothering to call I was here, taking care of Tori. Tori and I got together two years ago. We love each other. I knew in my heart that she still had feelings for you. So yesterday after I told Tori you were coming back I asked her if she wanted a shot with you. She chose me. Me Blake. Look, you're by brother and will always be. But you can't just walk out of all our lives and step back in 5 years later and expect everything to be as it was when you left. Things change! Situations change! People change! You had no right to speak to her that way. Or me for that matter. We didn't do anything wrong Blake. It was you. You made the mistake 5 years ago when you left without a word."

With that Hunter ninja streaked out of there leaving Blake to ponder over his hurtful yet true and insightful words.