Jeff looked at the black polish chipping it from his nails as he waited in silence for hunter and Matt to return glancing occasionally at Shawn. He finally sighed and stood began to pace. Shawn watched him for a few moments before speaking up. "They are fine Jeff its Matt and Hunter I know very few people that will mess with both of them when they form a united front." Jeff stopped and glared over at him.
"Look I would prefer if you not speak I currently am not very fond of you in fact I kind of don't trust you as far as I can throw you which isn't very far. What part of please don't tell anyone didn't you get? Was it the please or the anyone?" Jeff spun so his back was to Shawn and continued to pace.
"Okay can we not be childish for one minute Jeff. I had to tell someone I didn't mean to tell Matt he overheard us talking. However I told Hunter because I was worried about your safety not only you hurting yourself but Chris taking advantage of the situation and thinking that he could get away with attacking you again because you were to afraid to tell anyone. I'm sorry you feel hurt and betrayed by me but in the long run its going to make things better I promise you that Jeff. Hell already Hunter is back which is what you have wanted forever now isn't it." Jeff turned and looked at Shawn taking a deep breath he flopped down onto the bed beside of him placing his head on Shawn's shoulder.
"Don't call me childish, I hate when people say that about me just because I have a different way of looking at the world doesn't mean I am childish. Hunter only wants to be with me because he feels sorry for me now. Can't dump the poor guy for cheating when he was raped. Besides Matt and him hate each other and Matty will never let it happen so why get my hopes up." Shawn ran his fingers through Jeff's hair trying to find the right words to be supportive.
"Okay Skittles last I knew you were a grown man and maybe it is time you made Matt realize that and stand up for yourself. If he really loves you and respects you, than he will be happy that you have Hunter back. If he chooses not to support you than perhaps you need to reevaluate your relationship with Matt he is your brother not your keeper. Hunter has been looking to find a way to forgive you from day one he was miserable without you trust me as his best friend I am well aware that the man can't live without you. He might put up a good front but all I ever heard when we were alone was how much he missed you and how despite everything he still loved you. When you said that Hunter doesn't do jealousy you were right yet I have the bruise on my jaw to prove that over you he gets very jealous. So if you truly want Hunter back in your life and love him then don't push him away or allow your brother to do so." Jeff chewed on his bottom lip contemplating what Shawn had said.
"Will you help me Shawn?" Shawn cocked his head wondering what he would agree too by saying yes.
"With what Jeff?"
"Help me keep Matt in check, distract him so I can figure everything out with Hunter. I am going to need breathing space because after all of this the overprotective jerk is going to e suffocating. Hunter and I need time to figure out if after everything we can heal from all of this. I need time to try to fix the cracks in my life since Chris caused an explosion. Hunter's right I am broken right now and if Matt is constantly up my ass all the time I'm not sure I am going to be able to heal. You are also right in the fact that he needs to accept my decisions but right now I really need him in my life so I don't think giving him an ultimatum is in my best interest right now." Shawn rubbed his forehead agreeing to keep Matt distracted could backfire on him but if he was a true friend to hunter and Jeff than he needed to allow them time together so he reluctantly nodded hoping he wouldn't regret his decision. As they sat there together both lost in their own thoughts the bedroom door opened Jeff looked up and sprung from the bed throwing his arms around Hunter as Matt looked on with a frown.
Matt glanced at Shawn and smiled to himself the look on Shawn's face was pained and the jealousy very apparent for a few moments before Shawn composed himself. It was perfect he just had to encourage Shawn to go after his brother he'd kill two birds with one stone break up Hunter and Jeff and hurt Hunter by losing his best friend. Matt decided he needed to put his plan into action very soon.
Thanks to everyone who is reading this and my other stories I am so sorry it has taken me forever to update life has been very crazy and my beta was out of the country lucky her. Anyways I hope you enjoyed and I will update again very soon. Feedback is great so please review!