This chapter was kinda sad to write. :( I don't like making Mello the bad guy but it must be done! LOL, Anyways, I hope you enjoy! Please leave a review.
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Nobody hurts me like you do
Nobody knows me as well as you
I'm staring out into the blue
I'm sorting files of what we knew
My future's lost - My future's torn
My disappointment knows it all
I'm stuck - I'm locked - I'm paralyzed
The gate is closed - I'm left outside
Heaven is wrapped in chains
I wanna get in - you won't let
Heaven is wrapped in chains
And I just cannot find the key
Behind those walls - behind those gates
Gardens so pure and lights so great
Am I too high - a step too low?
I played the role you told me so
I'm stuck - I'm locked - I'm paralyzed
The gate is closed - I'm left outside- Heaven is wrapped in chains
I wanna get in - you won't let me
Heaven is wrapped in chains
And I just cannot find the key
And in time I will try to find the right time
At least it helps to comprehend
Oh silence my best friend
Heaven is wrapped in chains
I wanna get in - you won't let me
Heaven is wrapped in chains
And I just cannot find the key.
"Heaven Is Wrapped In Chains" by Cinema Bizarre
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Mello yawned as he sat up. The analog clock hung high on the far wall of his room read 7:30. He stretched a little before getting out of bed and getting dressed in his usual black attire. He glanced at the calendar on his nightstand. It was Valentine's Day. 'Oh joy...hey maybe Matt will leave me alone today. And maybe we'll get chocolate!' He smiled at his thoughts.
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Matt jumped out of his bed as soon as he woke up. "Brant wake up!"
The now 15-year-old groaned as he slowly sat up. "What's wrong?"
"It's Valentine's Day!"
"Huh? What's so special about it?" The older questioned groggily.
"I'm gunna make something awesome for Mello and then we'll be best friends!"
Brant sighed softly. "Why bother?"
Matt pouted. "Because he's awesome and I really like him!"
'This won't end well...' Brant thought. "What are you going to give him?"
"Um...a picture! I'll draw him a picture." Matt got Brant's sketchbook and colored pencils off of his shelf.
"I'll be back in a few. Be good okay?"
"Right!" The redhead sat on his bed and started drawing.
Brant left the room and walked down the hall to one of the boys' bathrooms.
When he returned, now showered and dressed in sweatpants and a baggy orange t-shirt, Matt was putting the finishing touches on his picture.
"I'm done! Look!" The redhead held up the picture for Brant to see. There was a yellow and a red blob connected by a cream colored line. The bottom of the paper was scribbled in with a clue colored pencil, the middle was green, and the bottom was blue with some poorly drawn clouds scattered here and there. "What is it?"
Matt pointed to the yellow blob and then the red in turn. "That's Mello, and that's me. We're holding hands and looking at a lake. Isn't it pretty?!"
Brant smiled. 'It's not very good but it's sweet.' he thought to himself. "Yeah it's great."
"Imma go give it to him!" Matt ran out of the room.
A slight uncomfortable feeling of dread settled in Brant's belly. "I have a bad feeling about this..." He got up from his bed and left the room.
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Mello walked down the hall to his room happily munching on some chocolate. Since it was Valentine's Day the cafeteria was offering it. Today had started out awesome; chocolate and so far no Matt.
"Mellow Yellow!"
"Damn...3,2,1." Mello was tackled to the floor in a hug.
"I missed you Mellow Yellow! I haven't seen you in forever!"
"Get off of me! And don't call me that!" The blonde snapped and shoved him off. "What the hell do you want?" The chocolate he had been eating was now smooshed on the floor. This made Mello even pissier than usual.
Matt smiled unaware that Mello was out for blood after the destruction of his chocolate. "I wanted to give you a picture I drew for you!" He gave his paper to the blonde.
Mello looked it over and then looked back at Matt. "What the crap is this supposed to be?"
"It's me and you holding hands at a lake. Do you like it?" Matt was practically bouncing with excitement awaiting Mello's praise and maybe, just maybe, a willing hug.
"It sucks." Mello crumpled it up and threw it on the ground. He turned and started walking away.
Matt quickly picked up the paper, and followed after him. "Wh-what do you mean? I-I worked hard on it!"
Mello turned and glared at him. "It looks like you spent 2 seconds on it! Now go away and leave me alone!"
The redhead looked like he was about to cry. He grabbed Mello's arm. "B-but I thought we were best friends..."
The blonde slapped his hand away. "No we aren't!"
"B-but...Why Mellow Yellow...?"
"Mi...Hel! Mellow Yellow! Mellow Yellow!" Lucy called to him as she tried to get his attention.
Lucy's face flashed in Mello's mind. He growled and his vision turned red, as he shoved Matt backwards into the wall. "I told you to never call me THAT!"
Matt whimpered and stayed still, frozen in place by the scary and murderous look in Mello's eyes. "S-sorry!"
"Shut up!" Mello grabbed his hair and slammed his face into the wall, before throwing him on the floor. He kicked the redhead repeatedly anywhere he could reach. "Why" kick "Won't you" kick "Leave me" kick "ALONE?!" Mello yelled as he continued.
Matt whimpered and cried as he curled into a ball to protect his belly.
"You don't play right!" Zach complained. Slap "Get" punch "Up" kick "And run!"
Bits and pieces of his time in the orphanage came back to him and it was even more painful than Mello's kicks.
Mello aimed a kick at his arm but Matt moved and the kick hit him in the side, hard. A cracking sound was heard.
Matt started to scream but it wasn't from the pain of the broken rib. "Go away!", "I hate you!", "Leave me alone!". Phrases like that in Mello's voice echoed around in his head. It felt like the walls were closing in on him and he couldn't catch his breath. Tears slid down Matt's face as he screamed. 'Why...?'
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Brant had been looking for Matt. He wasn't in the commons or the dining hall. A scream sounded from the dorm hall on the west side. 'MATT!' Brant took off running.
"Shut up you twit!" Mello was so absorbed in his thoughts and in his rage induced haze that he didn't hear the approaching footsteps.
"Bastard!" A fist connected with his face, sending him flying backwards. Brant rubbed his knuckles and moved over to Matt. He slowly held a hand out to him. Matt stopped screaming and looked at him.
Brant smiled a little and brushed some hair out of Matt's face. "You're okay now Matty."
Matt flinched and crawled away from Brant.
Said boy took a step towards the retreating redhead. "M-Matt?"
Matt screamed again and covered his face with his arms.
Brant turned to Mello as two orderlies and Casey appeared on scene. "I'll kill you!" He ran at Mello but was stopped by an orderly. The other one got Mello. Mello stayed still in his arms, feeling numb, whereas Brant fought and struggled to get free. They had to sedate him.
Casey approached Matt. "It's okay Matt." she cooed softly.
The redhead jumped into her arms sobbing and shaking. "M-Mel...Z-Z...mnr..." he trailed off with a whimper as he buried his face in Casey's neck.
She sighed, tears silently slipping down her face, "Take Brant to the hospital wing and see if Dr. Wine is available to speak with Mello." The two orderlies nodded and walked off.
Casey held Matt until he fell asleep in her arms. "I'm sorry Matt... I hope you'll bounce back from this one too..." She stood up holding the light boy in her arms and carried him to the hospital wing. She laid Matt on one of the beds. Casey kissed his forehead. "Sleep well, Mail."
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Sorry for any grammar/spelling mistakes :(