Crossing Bridges: Reasons
By: M14Mouse
Summary: Theo just wants to throw up his arms and say today is a holiday. Too bad his brother and Jarrod just don't like each other.
Sibling Love Theme: 25. Protect
"Do you want the good news or bad news first?" Theo said as he carefully checked Luan's hand.
"Bad news first…then the good news will cheer me up," Luan said as he shifted his weight around in the seat.
"Bad news is that you won't be able to use your hand in a few days. That means no guitar or punching people. Good news…nothing is broken. So there will be no trip to the hospital to cut it off"
"Bro…I haven't fallen for that since I was eight."
A small smile played on his face.
"And yet…you fell for it every time."
"Because you were so serious when you said it!"
He laughed softly as his brother grinned sheepishly.
"You are going to need some ice when we get back to JKP."
"Don't you guys have an ice machine here? Wait…does this place even have electricity?"
"Yes, we have electricity. We aren't bad."
"BRO, you guys live like monks!"
"Do not."
"Do too."
"Not."
"Do."
He huffed in frustration and took a seat across from him.
"You know for someone who is in trouble….you sure are avoiding it. Why did you punch Jarrod?"
Luan looked down at his hand. He shifted from side to side.
"Lu?"
"Dude, how can you live this guy?! I mean didn't he try to kill you?"
He sighed softly and stared at him.
"Yes, he did but his body was taken over by Dai Shi."
"Bro…I don't by that. I mean…some part of him had to have liked it."
He took at deep breath. He had no clue why Luan is being this way. To honest, he didn't trust Jarrod at first either. Lily always said he had trust issues. It was…hard. It wasn't easy growing up as short as he was. He was a prefect target for bullies. That is why he took up martial arts to protect himself. Maybe, he ended up protecting himself too well.
"Probably…but there is always a part of you that craves that power."
Luan gave him a look.
"Don't look at me like that. You know what I am saying is true."
He sighed softly. He never thought he would have to say this…Lu was the more sociable twin.
"I'm not asking you to be friends with him. Just no more fighting. You are a guest but Casey tends to be overprotective of Jarrod and Camille."
He saw a shadow crossed his brother's face.
"Sure…dude…I will promise to be good."
He sighed. He knew that he should have taken a vacation day today.
-JFJF-
RJ noticed something was up the minute that everyone entered the shop. The tension was thick in the air. No one was talking. He noticed that Lily and Theo were standing in between Luan and Jarrod. Camille kept shooting dirt looks at Luan. Jarrod kept looking between Theo and Luan if he was trying figure out something.
Oh, he didn't miss the fact that Jarrod was rubbing his nose every once in a while and Luan was holding his hand.
"Why don't I start up some pizzas?" He said as he turned and headed back into the kitchen. He started counting down from ten but he reached eight, Casey and Theo entered the kitchen.
"Did he tell you why he punched Jarrod like that?" Casey asked.
"Vaguely…he is being stubborn," Theo said with a sigh.
"I thought you were the stubborn one."
"Hardly. Lu didn't talk to me for four years."
Casey winced slightly.
"Okay…that sucks. What do you think we should do about it?"
"I'm taking Lu on a tour of the city. Hopefully, I can have them adjust to each other before Lu leaves. But I am open for any ideas," Theo said with the wave of his hand.
Casey looked over at him. He thought for a moment.
"Racketball," He said.
"Racketball?" Theo blinked.
"Yes….Great stress relief…and they could beat each up with balls instead of fists"
Theo scratched his head and smiled.
"Well…I'm willing to try anything at this point."
"Even Racketball?" Casey said amusedly.
"Like Casey said it is better than for them to beat up each with their fists even if my bets are on Jarrod."
"Point taken."
End of Reasons
Next Chapter: When In Doubt…
A/N: I have to Junsea Peterson for reviewing this fic. I am soo glad you are enjoying it. Anyway, read and review if you wish.
